Oct 13 2009
Second Annual HighBall Halloween Welcomes “Project Runway” Fashionista
Rising Star Althea Harper Will Hit the Runway with Original Designs and Help Judge Costume Contest
Dayton-born clothing designer Althea Harper was drawn to fashion at an early age. And on Saturday, October 31, this 24-year-old “Project Runway 6” contestant will be drawn back to Ohio as celebrity judge and featureddesigner for Columbus’ second annual HighBall Halloween.
This fashion-focused extravaganza will feature an 80-foot runway, professional models, live entertainment and a costume competition for fashion designers. Adults, children and pets will also compete for prizes, bragging rights and a moment in the spotlight. The theme for this year’s festival is “Cirque.”
A Young Designer Hits her Stride
Althea Harper is no stranger to visionary fashion design. “As a student, Althea was always thinking way beyond her skill set and pushing herself,” recalls Margie Voelker-Ferrier, professor and coordinator at University ofCincinnati (College of Design Art Architecture and Planning). “I think Althea has a beautiful aesthetic … she always makes women feel beautiful and elegant.”
The Project Runway judges clearly share Voelker-Ferrier’s view. As of this writing, Harper has edged out nineother contestants to reach Round 9 of the show. She’s won one of the weekly challenges, and she’s never been among the bottom three.
High-Powered Judges at HighBall Halloween ‘09
This year, Harper and her former professor will join a roster of industry professionals to help judge yourHalloween costume at the HighBall Halloween Costume Contest.
Do you have what it takes to make the HighBall runway?
Thousands will try. 40 will make it. One will win HighBall Costume of the Year. Come at 9:30 and show
Contest categories are:
- Best Celebrity Lookalike (sponsored by the Arena Grand Movie Theatre)
- Cirque Fantasy
- Best Tag Team (for teams of two or more people)
- Best King and Queen (drag, that is!)
- Simply Fabulous!
For more information about the costume contest, HighBall Halloween, and Althea Harper, visit HighBallHalloween.com.
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October 20th, 2010 at 4:13 am
every girl on Project Runway is damn hot and pretty*,”
October 24th, 2010 at 1:41 pm
the host of Project Runway is also very good in presenting this show, the contestants have lots of potential too and are pretty**’
December 21st, 2010 at 11:56 am
when it comes to tv fashion shows, i really love Project Runway because it shows some new talents in the fashion industry ..-