For a few months, Anthony Williams was judged weekly for his fashion designs on the reality show “Project Runway.”  This weekend he will actually be one of the judges himself for the Simon Fashion Bow Wow, part of the Simon Fashion Now weekend event at Lenox.

Anthony Williams on a new runway

The Bow Wow is a design competition featuring six students from Bauder College’s fashion design program. The six students will design clothing for local media celebrities as well as adoptable dogs from Atlanta Pet Rescue, a non-profit, no-kill animal shelter.

Williams is excited about serving as a celebrity judge for the runway show, especially so soon after the conclusion of “Project Runway,” where the quick-witted contestant – eliminated but then given the chance to return — finished fifth in the series.

The openly gay Williams is proud to be an Atlantan and says when he was asked to participate in Bow Wow, he jumped at the opportunity.

“I live in Atlanta, and that is where I want to be,” he says. “I am looking forward to doing this.”

Williams admits he enjoyed being part of “Runway” and loves meeting fans at functions such as these.  The event is free and open to the public.

Simon Fashion Bow Wow
Friday, April 30, 7:30 p.m.
Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
404-233-7575, www.simon.com