Visitors to the Dragon Fest in Chinatown last weekend were treated to an unusual runway fashion show and contest. What made it unusual? All materials used to create the designs were required to be recycled. The preparation for the show started at the Northwest Asian Weekly office, where it turned into a circus with makeup sessions, practice runway walks, and model fittings. Out of the many entries received, there ended up being 26 finalists. First place received $250, second place $150, and everyone received a goody bag. But according to Honorable Mention awardee Evergreen Chinese Church: “Process is more important than the reward.” (end)
Photos by George Liu/NWAW
Contestants on the runway stage
Winners
First prize — Team of designer and model Julie Stone and Karissa Lew
Honorable mentions
Emcees Thu Ngo and Gary Tang
Judges: Michelle Metzler of Waste Management, Sheryl Shapiro of Seattle Public Utilities, and Anna Hau of Global Travel
Event volunteer Daniel Nguyen
Zaida Quimby’s jewelry design
MingHui Brookins’s design
Anise Khou’s design
Anna Shi-Ming and Isabel Sanchez’s design
Event volunteer Max Chan
Laura Wong’s design
Bo Choi’s design
The Dragon Fest 2015
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