Local teen designers faced off in a “Project Runway” fashion competition last month at the Pomonok branch of the Queens Library.
Fifteen runway hopefuls, between 10 and 17 years old, took on the task of creating the most stylish woman’s outfit out of men’s clothing. Their handpicked models hit the catwalk in their creations, library officials said.
Queens librarian Frances Grossman said she came up with the idea of recreating the popular television show after local teens begged for a library program centered around fashion.
Grossman, 26, said she called The Weinstein Company, which co-produces “Project Runway,” for permission to use the name of the show. They gave approval, as well as prizes, fabric, embellishments, tailoring supplies, sponsors for the contest and the theme song for the show.
Alyssa Sadofsky, 16, won first place with model Corine Houngninou, 10. They were given $100 gift certificates to MOOD Designer Fabrics and two tickets to the “Project Runway” season 11 finals, held in Manhattan during Fashion Week this spring. Runners-up, designer Katelyn Dougherty and model Victoria Woelfle, went home with a “Project Runway” DVD game.
The judges were Brooklyn fashion designer Michelle McGoldrick, jewelry store manager Madeline Roth, art therapist Meredith Farrell and interior designer and fashion blogger Dahlia Jacob.
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