Oct 16 2009
HighBall Designer Spotlight: Kevin Kerr
Kevin Kerr is more than just a local Columbus designer involved in this year’s High Ball Halloween Couture Fashion Showdown. Kevin is the winner of 2008’s HighBall designer competition. His gorgeous Winter Queen costume wowed the judges and stole the show. What’s he planning for 2009?
Kevin Kerr’s 2008 High Ball Couture Fashion Showdown Winning Design.
For this year’s runway collection…
His inspirations stem from 1960’s models and actresses: Twiggy, Jean Shrimpton, Veruschka. Kerr’s garments are simple pieces with oversized handmade mod jewelry. Researching fashion and old magazines helped Kerr with his 1960’s inspired theme. “I think these looks might be the next big thing,” Kerr said. 
For his Couture Costume…
All Kerr will reveal is: “The piece will be something exotic, bird like. I am currently searching for fabrics. It’s a work in progress!”
Hmmm. Sounds mysterious!
We asked Kevin what he is most excited about for High Ball and he responded: “The creativity is incredible. People who aren’t professionals come up with amazing things! It is so fun to walk around and look at everyone’s creations.”
Check out Kevin’s creations at HighBall Halloween’s, Saturday, October 31st. The Costume Couture Fashion Showdown begins at 8pm on the Costume Specialties runway at 4th Ave and High Street under the Short North arches. See you there.
