Project Funway is a fashion show where the designers are asked to make outfits out of anything but fabric. Over the past 14 years, the event has evolved and each year brings in eye-popping designs. From outfits made out of duct tape to hockey sticks, silverware to pickleball nets, you never know what people will come up with but it is always amazing and jaw-dropping. This fabric-less fashion show benefits the Education Foundation of Eagle County (EFEC). The mission of this grassroots nonprofit is to support local students and teachers, filling a gap created by a shortage of funding.
Henley Brown and the I, Pray, Ski outfit during Project Funway Saturday in Vail. This year’s event was held at the Grand Hyatt while Dobson Ice Arena is being remodeled. Brown took second in the teen category, with first going to Jackson Rose and Lily Blankenship.Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily
Izzie Patterson models the Life Eternal outfit during Project Funway Saturday in Vail. In the adult category, designer Vivi Marquez and model Pamela León took first, Doe Browning, Colin Meiring, Jackson Rose and Lily Blakenship took second and Charis Patterson third.Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily
Cameron Taylor rocks the Straight from the Trash outfit during Project Funway Saturday in Vail. Taylor took third in the teen category.Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily
The youth and teens take their final walk on stage during Project Funway Saturday in Vail. In the youth category, Ximena Cruz took first, Rosie Daly took second and Stein Williams took third.Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily
Julia Vlaar greets the crowd in The Daedal Dance of the Dragon outfit during Project Funway in Vail. It was the event’s 15th year.Chris Dillmann/Vail Daily
