Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Liris Crosse in Conversation
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.
