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Area fashion designers are wanted to show off their creativity in the upcoming Couture for a Cause fashion show and contest.

This one won't be like most area fashion shows. Instead, ME-3, a Wake County non-profit that promotes volunteerism and good works, will pair local designers with participating partner charities (including AniMall, Artspace, Boys and Girls Club and Inter-Faith Food Shuttle). Then designers will create an outfit that embodies the mission, brand and overall spirit of the charitable cause.

Sounds like fun, huh?

Judges will decide who wins, and the winner gets $250.

Even if you aren't a designer, plan to be at the event Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. at Sitti in downtown Raleigh. (Full and fair disclosure ... hubby is an owner of Sitti but he's not involved in the event.) You'll get to see all the charity-inspired outfits on the runway.

Want to sign up? Hit the ME-3 Web site here to find out more. Applications are due Aug. 27 by mail or e-mail. Designers will be notified by Sept. 1.

Have questions? Contact Corie Lambdin at corie@me-3.org.

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About the blogger

Samantha Smith has been covering fashion for the N&O for four years. She came to the paper in 1999 and was the retail reporter before taking on the fashion beat.

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