After six episodes we have come down to the first team challenge. Here's were the fashion designers become, "resentful or friendly" towards one another. Their complicated personalities come into play and towards one another besides it past the halfway point. The show started with 16 fashion designers now we down to 10.
In this challenge the designers must sketch and pitch two ideas, both in blue, to an Executive from Macy's Inc. The winning designer will receive "immunity" and their dress design placed in all Macy's stores. Finally a challenge worth recognition where their own fashion design would be seen by thousands of people who will visit Macy's stores.
However, they must pitch a favorable design to be chosen and selected as team leader. Two designs are needed from each team so the other person helps the team leader win and stay alive in the selection process.
Irina wowed the Macy's Inc. Executive with her vision for two looks, the first look was a two-tone blue and white print dress, sleeveless dark blue v-shaped top, which looked sensational on Katie. Katie's hair was pulled back into a ponytail, she carried a small matching clutch and open toed heels.
However, Gordano complained throughout this challenge that she did not have any input into her design. Irina complained that she would rather do the entire design herself and hates telling people what to do.
Gordano which was Irina's team mate designed a light blue with puffed short sleeved v-shaped blouse, solid blue skirt, waist was cinched tight. Accessories included bangles and a larger clutch purse and black heels. Matar looked stunning all-around and her hair was pulled back in a long beautiful ponytail.
Team mates Carol and Althea designed two different outfits. Carol designed this gorgeous off setting, light blue and dark blue dress with a very short and very sheik matching blue scarf which looked awesome on model Ebony. With bright red sexy heels added to the overall effect.
Althea designed this very beautiful blue long sleeve suit and matching skirt. The jacket was short and flared out to the sides giving it a very feminine look. The chest line came to a "V" exposing the grayish camersole underneath. Model Tara looked sensational as her was pulled back and parted to the side leaving the back of her hair full and lots of body. For accessories she carried a small matching blue colored clutch and open toed "x" shaped high heeled sandals completed her look.
One other look I liked was Sherin whose blue and black colored tunic blouse with black leggings was beautiful and look spectacular on model Vanessa. A beautiful neckline with oddies of creative stitching that allowed the blouse to "flow" over Vanessa's shoulders, her hair was pulled back in to a cute bun. I loved the tunic belt shape that came down and the leggings looked awesome and matched her open topped heels.
The winner was designer Irina with her design that Matar had on. Out of the four teams Louise had to leave because Nicholas won the previous week and won immunity, otherwise he might have been sent home also. Or maybe they just wanted to put a scare into him for more greatness.
We also heard from Epperson and Christopher, whose emotions got the best of him and I believe saved himself from being eliminated while emotionless Louise was removed from the fashion line-up and the competition. The judges comments about their designs can be ruthless and they don't hold back anything, especially Michael Korr's, LOL.
All the remaining designs can be found on Project Runway's offical web site including web blog, Tim's Take, and more fashion news. Whose your favorite designer so far? My guess it could be Irina or even Gordano...Christopher is very emotional and puts a lot of heart and soul, into his work. Maybe it's just too early to tell at this point...What about Logan, Heather and Carol, (she looked so cute in her hair curlers, LOL).
What great challenge does the Project Runway Team have for us next time?
