Thank you to all who joined us at ALTBALL 2026 to MAKE SOME BEAUTIFUL NOISE.
Some nights, fashion isn't just fashion—it's a manifesto. Thank you to everyone who showed up and showed out at ALTBALL: ICON, channeling the fearless spirit of icons past and present who have used fashion as an instrument of rebellion, identity, and liberation.
To our designers, models, and performers: you didn't just interpret the theme, you became it. To our sponsors, volunteers, and vendors: your generosity is what let the vision come to life. This was a true collaboration… the kind that only happens when a whole community decides to show up for something bigger than itself.
That's the spirit ALTBALL exists to create. DOORWAYS' work—keeping families housed, offering stability when it's needed most—happens because communities like ours choose to show up again and again, not just on the night of the show. As you're able, we hope you’ve been inspired to make a donation to support DOORWAYS' mission year-round.
See you in 2027.
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DESIGNERS
AN INCREDIBLE SET OF ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS HAVE COME TOGETHER TO BRING THEIR DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES TO THE ALTBALL RUNWAY
ALEXANDRA MARIE
ARIEAL LYNNORE
B2FLY
Brazilian Baroness
Brock & Tyra
Callieco Couture
Clé Collections
Crispinmulatto
Elisa Pritchett
Faheem Rahman
Felia Davenport
Garçon De Coquille
MAANG by Yasi Fayal
Mariel a la mode
Maxine roeder
Michael Drummond
Michele Siler
MO Coyotes
Olivia Radle
Paulie Gibson
Saint Patrik
Shamaica Chanel
Shanna Britta
SMI
StXr
Sugasoul
Umi dreami
Zari Black
SPECIAL GUESTS
UTICA QUEEN / ETHAN MUNDT
We're thrilled that Utica Queen—drag icon, couture designer, and one of the most creative forces in fashion right now—will be joining us for ALTBALL 2026 to deliver an out-of-this-world showcase.
From her unforgettable run on RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 to her current turn on Project Runway Season 21, Utica has built a reputation for designs that are theatrical, boundary-pushing, and completely her own. She's shown at DragCon, been featured in Vogue, and held a solo exhibition at the Rochester Art Center—all while touring the world and partnering with brands like Corona and Singer Sewing Company.
Theatricality, artistry, heart and a whole lot of nerve? That's ALTBALL energy.
See Utica’s work at uticaqueen.com and @queenutica
LADY STOUT
We're fired up that Lady Stout is bringing her iconic energy and massive vocals to ALTBALL 2026: ICON.
STOUT has shared legendary stages with some of music's biggest names—Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, Childish Gambino—and performed at the Grammys, the Billboard Music Awards, and on Oprah. Now she commands her own spotlight, channeling rock, jazz, gospel, and R&B into something completely electric. In a show celebrating the artists who turned music and fashion into acts of rebellion and liberation, STOUT's raw talent and undeniable presence are exactly what this night calls for.
Get ready for a performance you won't forget.
Follow STOUT @ladystout_
JUDGES
ALTBALL IS PRIMARILY A CREATIVE SHOWCASE—BUT IT IS A BALL. OUR AMAZING SET OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY JUDGES WILL ENSURE THAT RUNWAY EXCELLENCE IS INDEED CELEBRATED.
MANUEL GARCIA
ANDRE MIZRAHI
KATIE MAY
OUR PARTNERS
ALTBALL IS MADE POSSIBLE BY AN INCREDIBLE SET OF SPONSORS AND PARTNERS HELPING MOVE OUR COMMUNITY FORWARD
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPONSOR OR CREATIVE PARTNER? EMAIL OUR TEAM TO DISCUSS
SPONSORS
KIM BOULDIN-JONES & MIKE REARDON
Mr. S. Michael Scott
PARTNERS
FOR NEARLY FOUR DECADES DOORWAYS HAS PROVIDED clients HOUSING, HEALTH & HOPE
DOORWAYS, based in St. Louis, is dedicated to providing housing and supportive services for those in our community affected by HIV. Founded in 1988 as an interfaith organization offering hospice care at the height of the AIDS crisis, DOORWAYS’ programs have expanded to six platforms of housing services. Today, they serve over 3,500 individuals each year with emergency housing and supportive services across the St. Louis metro and MO/IL communities.
Their Annual Impact Report and other information outlining their work and impact can be found at doorwayshousing.org
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