Liris Crosse in Conversation
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About this event
It’s a fashion-forward evening at the Walters Art Museum! Project Runway model and Baltimore native Liris Crosse joins Caprece Ann Jackson, Baltimore fashion ambassador and leading sustainable fashion program producer, and John-John Williams IV, an award-winning journalist and fashion luminary, for a conversation on inclusive fashion and Liris’ pioneering work to push curvy models into the industry’s mainstream.
After their talk, take your style savvy to Make & Mingle ! Join a team to create and compete in a DIY fashion runway show. Attendees can also meet Liris and see the photography installation documenting Fashion Remix, a competition where local designers take inspiration from the museum’s historic collection.
About the Speaker
Liris Crosse, dubbed “The Body” and “The Naomi Campbell of Plus,” is a pioneering model and actress who has helped bring curvy and Black women into mainstream fashion. Featured in Vogue , Essence , and Vibe , Liris won the model competition on Project Runway Season 16 and returned for Season 22. Her acting credits include Law & Order: Organized Crime , The Wire , and The Best Man . Through her modeling bootcamps and bestselling book, Make The World Your Runway , Liris empowers women worldwide.
Location
Centre Street Building, Graham Auditorium, 600 North Charles Street, Marketing Department, Baltimore
Listed by Walters Art Museum. Details can change — check the official page before you go.