‘Project Runway’ winner at N. Plainfield fashion show

“Project Runway”-winning fashion designer Dom Streater will be a special guest at The Project Fabricland Fashion Show at 2 p.m. on May 1 at North Plainfield High School Auditorium, 34 Wilson Ave.

She will lend support to young fashion designers ages 12 to 18 participating in the fairytale-themed design challenge.

“It means a lot to me to be able to be part of this wonderful event,” Streater said. “I believe it’s important to teach our youth the art of sewing. Good luck designers! I can’t wait to see you strut your garments on the runway on May 1.”

Winners of the 2015 Project Fabricland Fashion Show model their custom garments. The BERNINA-sponsored contest will return May 1 to North Plainfield High School. (Photo: ~Courtesy of BERNNA)

Judges are Linda O’Shea, professor and interior design program coordinator at Robert Busch School of Design at Kean University; Brielle McCormick, a Project Fabricland winner and assistant designer of handbags at COACH, and custom long prom dresses maker George Diaz. They will award 23 top winners by age group based on inspiration, overall appearance, quality of sewing, fit, use of fabrics and trims, and the design of their inspiration board. All designer inspiration boards will be displayed at the entrance for family and friends to enjoy.

Tickets are $12 to benefit the North Plainfield Memorial Library.

Streater won season 12 of “Project ‘Runway” in 2013. She will meet, talk, and take photos with the student designers and give out prize bags from sponsor BERNINA of America, a manufacturer of sewing, embroidery and quilting machines whose dealers include Fabricland in North Plainfield.

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