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Project Runway Season Six: Episode Eight

"Divorcee Wedding Challenge"

Our fashion heroes's challenge is to redesign a young woman's former wedding gown and create a hip, new, and sexy outfit incorporating their wedding dress into the design. The remaining 9 fashion designers randomly selected the 9 divorces whose range of wedding gowns ranged from a lot of material.

What was exciting to see was nine beautiful and gorgeous former wedding brides and their wedding gowns. Some of these beautiful designs ranged from full figured, strapless, large trains with covered the entire room, some had appliques, lace and some just tight with not a lot of material to work with. The best comment I head from one of the female designers was Irina who said that, "transforming a wedding gown into another design by moving forward  felt very empowering!"

So after meeting with the divorcees, our designers set out to design something they would like to wear, some even brought sketches of what their dress should look like. Then off to "Mood's" with a budget of $25 and limit of 2 yards of fabric because the essence of the challenge was to use the wedding gown/dress as the core of their new transformation design.

Most of the designer's dyed their torn apart wedding material. Some even used the lining and appliques. What I didn't care for was the designers attitudes  lying on air to the clients. Telling them you will look beautiful and gorgeous yet knowing that their designs were just to get them past this challenge onto the next one. Was that part of the show, making fun of the divorcees' lack of fashion sense?

Sherin created a new design of the wedding material by stitching a Cris cross swirled pattern in blue lace, very short sleeveless dress that drew your attention to the blue ribbon tied up front and around the back of Robin's back and their ribbon tails hanging long. Accessories included blue and white bangles. Matching blue high heels and a small colorful feather in her coiffed black hair.




Althea made this care free blue and white dress, it had that care free look." that Marlyn was all smiles about. The blue colored neckline was very flattering that showed off her full figure, short sleeves were in white, vertical lines drew your attention to her "V" shaped chest area. I even loved her handbag  and her tan colored heels. Plus her hair was styled so carefree and natural full body Black trim along the dress's hemline. I love this dress and how Marlyn came down the runway, amazing gorgeous. I wonder how a woman this beautiful is divorced, as do the others?


 


Gordana made this sensational "winning" elegant, very flattering, edgy silver dress. It was sleeveless, halter style the herringbone lined design was made from the wedding dress's lining. It started from the back and the lines went all around to the front then made a star burst pattern all in different directions onto the bottom hem of the dress. Beautifully tailored for Annie to wear right off the show. Annie's hair was styled full bodied and care free, black hip boots added to the effect along with black bangles. She owned that piece on the runway as Michael Korr's mentioned.

 

Irina made this gorgeous copper dye colored dress, which the judges loved. Some of the comments were, "very impressive," loved how you shed the wedding dress skin," "the color of the dress made it look very expensive to make, "" she owned it!" Heidi Klum, who always looks gorgeous but this week especially with her outfit and beaded jeweled necklace, "unbelievable; fantastic job!" So why didn't Irina win again this week? Was it they didn't want her to have three wins and give some one else a chance?




This week the men failed to even pass the test of creating something like a wedding dress into another piece of clothing, is it taboo when men think of weddings that they fall apart? Epperson missed the concept and was sent home. Logan decided to make what the client wanted and failed miserably at it. Christopher made the "worst dress list" as Michael Korr's commented, "space metallic bubble dress." So my question is what do the ladies who watching themselves on TV see this and think, "what do I do with this cut up wedding dress and the designers assigned to it, destroyed it! Who will be the final four or three designers for fashion week? Who is your favorite designer. I am routing for Irina, she seems to know what she's doing more so than the others, but Gordana is clever too.

The remaining designs from this episode of Project Runway can be found on their official web site

Project Runway: Season Six: Episode Seven

"The Sky is the Limit"

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?

Season Finale: Three Women to Compete at Bryant Park.

On Wednesday evening the second part of “The Finale” had our three beautiful women fashion designers working on their final alterations of their eleven designs to show at Bryant Park. I was amazed at how much preparation that goes into the fashion designer’s clothe and model preparation. Everything from choosing the right woman to model her particular outfit, to what make-up and hairstyle that the model is wearing to the final fitting. Korto, had to make two brand new pieces because of Heidi Klum’s comment about her wedding gown and bridesmaids dress. I can’t imagine what pressure Korto was under that week when she had the eight weeks prior to make her other nine pieces. She appears to be the hardest working designer on the show. I still remember how she crafted an entire wearable outfit completely out of seatbelt straps! Amazing!

Not every designer can win Project Runway so when it came down to the final judging Leanne was chosen. She won because as Nina Garcia stated, I love the way you showed your (expertise) your collection included, pants, shorts, dresses, skirts, jackets, gowns, blouses…” Heidi Klum was concerned that Leanne would be known as the “petal lady,” and I am surprised Leanne didn’t respond back to her stating, “this is just one collection where I incorporated my “wave” design, not petals, and when I create more collections I will use other unique designs in my creations you can be sure of that, as demonstrated in my past work!”

Like in this high puffed wave pattern collar and bright white shorts looked amazing.

One of my favorite looks from Leanne’s collection this simple white/blue halter top with the wave pattern dress. The white belt just pulls in the centerline of her design, gorgeous!

Leanne shows great expertise with fabric in this beautiful “wispy” pattern gown and strapless bustier re top. I also love how the front of the gown has a piece of fabric drawing your attention as a slit evening gown.

This halter-topped tea colored wave skirt design, (that flows and sways on the runway floor) and her unique sleeveless top and once more the white belt which draws your attention to the centerline made her model appear gorgeous.

Kenley showed that even though she is an awesome designer, with her painted dresses in her “Fairy Land” theme proved that she wanted to win even when she had lost. Her “I should have won” comments proved nothing short of being a sore loser finishing in third place. Alas, I loved her wedding gown design, with a high two-tiered feathered puffed flared white bottom and lovely sleeveless top, the model looked like a lovely white dove with a matching hat. She gave the appearance of “floating” down the runway with her lovely walk.

Kenley can hand paint and this lovely off-white hand painted flowered print dress was no exception. The print design had leaves and flowers on a log stem going up to the model’s head topped off with a red feather bloom.

One of my favorites from Kenley’s collection was this hand-painted print dress. The model looked like a “work-of art” as she moved along the runway. I especially loved the puffed shoulders and pencil thin dress design. However, I believe this was design was one in question of the judges and “suspect copying someone’s” else design, which may have caused her low placing in the finale. Even Tim Gunn mentioned the judge’s remark prior, so why didn’t she make additional dress and replace this one so the judges would have the nothing negative to comment her on. She is a fabulous designer but she needs to “grow up” a bit. One remark when Project Runway has “volunteers” for each designer and she stated, “no one touches my designs but me!” OK, so be it.

But love her or hate her you have to admire her design ability to take this hand painted sleeveless print dress with flowers on one side and purple waves a beautiful display on her model. The wisp of green stems on top of her hair just added to the whole work of art.

In this design of a black and unique haltered mini skirt, with another red skirt with bird tracks and on the opposite side black stripes made an impressive and beautiful design for Kenley’s fashion model. I noticed the baby blue belt and wisp of blue in the models’ hair as a final touch. She looks gorgeous walking down the runway floor.

I just loved this long flowing evening gown that Korto made with its African heritage beaded strap design. The colors of the strap were just a beautiful as the evening gown. The gown itself shimmered this bright green “glow” as the model walked down the runway flow, she looked gorgeous indeed!

Each designer had very unique and beautifully colored designs. Like this tinted yellow pleated dress with unique sleeveless straps that gave the illusion of a hot summer day as her model held a waving green and matching yellow fan, loved it!

Was Korto robbed? This evening gown is one of my favorites of Kenley’s collection. I love the sleek body glove blue green color with her gorgeous beaded jeweled necklace. Her model’s hair was so beautiful and she gave just a potty smile that just melted my love and admiration of her design, just simply gorgeous!

Another of my favorites from Korto is this green flowered printed dress with its wide yellow belt design and yellow straps outlining the whole top with four strands of beaded jewels hanging down that looked like berries from each flower. It was stunning on her runway model.

Korto made this “Peter Pan” colored green micro mini skirt. The beaded jeweled necklace was stunning. I loved the unique short sleeve design which the entire looked envisioned to me, “power of being a woman.” Simply amazing and beautiful.

Korto herself thought she should have won. The judge’s decision came for each designer as they made final comments. They thought Korto’s jeweled embellishments were “too much” as was even stated by Tim Gunn. Nevertheless, Korto kept to her original plan and just changed two designs, keeping her jewels as a sign of her mark. I have to disagree with some of the judges as in my opinion the beaded jewels added to the design. Maybe they expected Korto to use only “Blue Fly” accessories instead of her own beautiful craftsmanship? Who knows because the fans gave high marks to Korto who didn’t appear to lose by much.

Overall, it was a beautiful show that Project Runway continues to keep putting on season after season. I enjoyed the behind the scenes look and overall finished project. The remaining designs of each designer and other photos can be seen here

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Episode Thirteen: Finale Part 1

This week’s challenge for the four remaining contestants was to travel back home, and with a budget of $8,000 create 10 looks including one wedding gown that reflects the fashion designer’s style and reflective of their own collection.

It was also a chance for Tim Gunn to visit each and everyone of the designers in their hometown and see what inspiration each of them used for their collections. He has to be the most friendliest host I ever seen and he shows so much compassion for his work as a mentor for the designers, he’s amazing!

In Little Rock, Arizona, Korto used nature with ethnic beading that was very sophisticated, her wedding dress was non-traditional and the rest of her collection used traditional snakeskin materials, (and more beadwork.) Her beautiful little girl ‘Aleese’ stole the show and for the entertainment portion of the visit, Korto played African drum music with her brother for Tim and the rest of her family.

Next up was a trip to Portland, Oregon. Tim visited Leanne who lives with her boyfriend Nathan, and both Leanne and Tim went for a bike ride on a bicycle-built-for-two. They arrived at a waterfront near Bora Park where Leanne mentioned that when she came back home, she sketched all day to inspire her “unique wave pattern” design which flips and flips and will be used in all her designs. She knew at age 12 when she was designed her own ballet costumes that she would work in a creative field. Tim also suggested that the wedding dress may appear “too white” and should be dyed a “tea color” to achieve cohesiveness with the rest of her collection. So Leanne took his advice and will dye her wedding dress. I bet she was glad she listened to Tim’s advice.

Next, Tim visited Jerell in Los Angeles, CA. and mentioned that Jerell’s wedding dress may be using too many elements and that he wanted to make the wedding gown, “believable” and give it more stability. It appeared that he ignored that advice.

Jerell talked about his father, whom he loves so much and become very emotional. All the remaining designers are not afraid to show such emotion for their work, you can really tell from this that they show true passion and this is so refreshing to see…His father was at work that day and never had a chance to meet Tim. Jerell’s father drive a tractor trailer truck so his family would never see him for weeks, all so he could provide the best possible provisions for his family.

Finally, the last designer on his trip was Kenley, who lives in Brooklyn, NY and mentioned that her grandmother passed away two months ago. Which would make it during the competition and she never mentioned it on the previous shows, why didn’t she?

Her color palette was “Alice in Wonderland” and she actually “painted on the fabrics” which created this gorgeous design effect. Kenley uses ropes work which at first Tim had a concern as “ropes? strangulation? maybe death?..do you want to give that impression of death for the wedding gown?” Nevertheless, once he saw the wedding gown he told Kenley that it was a “spectacular” wedding dress and Kenley was beaming with enthusiasm and praise. The wedding dress was like a “fantasy come true” with it’s feathery design and bubble look.

Now, the designers arrive six days before Bryant Park and all seems to be forgiven, Kenley wants to stop the fighting among all the designers and that was a great gesture on her part. She has me as her biggest fan now and I think it will be up to her and Leanne for the winner overall.

However….One more final challenge, the designers have to create a “bridesmaid’s dress” in just one and a half days to accompany their already made wedding gown, which was a shock to most of the designers but they all figured they came this far one more challenge would be it. So off to Mood’s with a small budget to choose material for their final creation, a bridesmaids dress.

Kenley’s Blue Bridesmaids dress was a gorgeous blue and looked super on model Shannone.

Korto used a unique beadwork design which was fabulous on her model Polina.

Leanne used a green leaf design with her wave pattern on model Tia which was stunning for the bridesmaids dress.

Jerell made this darkish green bridesmaids dress for his model Alex.

...and now the judging begins and the biggest shock I heard was that Heidi Klum told Korto, “I would not wear that bridal gown!” Which was like for me, “how would she even want to show that on Bryant Park with her collection now? “Too many elements…too much detailing…the wedding dress was “too much overworking” and the bridesmaids dress was “too much under worked” for Michael Korrs’ taste. (again, Tim Gun, didn’t he try to explain that fact to her in Arizona?)

Nevertheless, both Nina and Michael both loved Leanne’s (and Kenley’s design,) sheik, beautifully crafted, interesting fabric designs, loved the inspiration of waves for Leanne using her engineering and architectural design skills;

...and for Kenley, Michael Korrs told her, “I knew one her model turned the corner it’s was a Kenley design!” Crazy good! Beautifully done! and all the judges at the end was saying what a collection she will display on Bryant Park they can’t wait to see it.

The final judging sent Jerell home, his wedding gown was a “bit messy” he went hog wild with jewels and too many garnishments (didn’t Tim warn him of this at his visit?) The gray color fabric he chooses looked dirty for Nina’s taste.

For more information and a look at the final designer’s complete collection use this link

The final episode is next week which should be really good as all the past designers who were eliminated talk about their most memorable moments on the past season, who was the fan’s favorite and the final run way shows. Plus, the winner is picked live next week…

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Episode 12: "Nature Calls-Designers use nature for their inspiration"

Tim Gunn and Revlon Make-up Artist Collier Strong

Our “fearless four” remaining designers were told by the always fashionable Heidi Klum (I don’t think I have ever seen her in the same outfit twice, have you?) that only “three of you will be presenting at Bryant Park.” So, off the designers go with Tim Gunn to a road trip which leads them to the beautiful NY Botanical Garden and they meet up with L’Oreal artist Collier Strong who gives them all their next assignment. “Take pictures of the beautiful botanical gardens flowers and design an evening gown using the beautiful flowers and scenery as your inspiration”(that expresses the theme of “nature.”)

So for one hour the four designers take hundreds of pictures of lavender flowers, roses, yellow and beautiful pattern of leaves. As a floral designer myself, I was in heaven with the scenery and some day I have to visit the NY Botanical Gardens, I just have to see this place.

The designers returned back to Parson’s studio, they have 30 minutes to choose one photo to use as their design, a budget of $250 and the remainder of the day and the next to design and create a evening gown.

One of the unusual things that happened is Kenley left her “tool” at Mod Fabric shop and no one would let her use theirs. The three designers separated themselves from Kenley and I never have seen this kind of attitude before in all the years of watching Project Runway. Sure, some of the designers in the past have had problems with each other but I never seen this kind of “catty” unflattering, unprofessional spirit on the show. It was very distracting and uncalled for.

Jerell’s inspiration was a group of purple and maroon roses and created this gorgeous copper colored bustier evening gown, that had a low flowered bust line and the gown split like an angle which had a red colored piece.

I just loved how he made the gown very form fitting to model Nicole and her hair and make-up were superb and amazing and won this challenge with the entire package.

Leanne designed this lovely and very feminine lavender evening gown with an interesting ruffled swaged piece that roped around and down behind the back of the dress. The evening gown was sleeveless, with a layered look that draped right down to the floor. It looked smashing on model Tia who had her hair up in a beautiful up do.

Kenley mad this beautiful pinkish purple sleeveless evening gown and what made it unusual was a series of purple and blue colored pedals. Model Topaico wore a beautiful high up-do and she was gorgeous walking down the runway in front of the judges.

Korto used an orange flower for her inspiration and made this very beautiful and glamorous sleeveless and low cut bust line evening gown. The gown had beautiful swirls of orange and red patterns. It look spectacular on Model Katrina.

Judges (and fans of the designers) Michael Korrs, Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia and Tim Gunn (their designer guru)

Guest Judge Georgina Chapon, co-founder and designer for Marchesa also present. Georgina’s Marchesa evening gown designs are unmatched amazingly gorgeous to look at and I highly recommend her web site and her slideshow.

Tonight, what made the entire show was the caring and showing of emotional tears from all four designers. You could see it all in their faces, they all wanted to go to Bryant Park. The judges tore apart their lovely creations with remarks as, “unfinished” “messy” “piece was hacking”“went too far.” Nevertheless, Michael Korrs said something profound which I never realized in every season I have watched the show. He said, “We are your biggest fans, we want you to succeed…if we didn’t;t think you were any good you would not be standing here…”

Why do they have to ask the question of the designers,”If you were picked as the winner which two designers would you take with you to Bryant Park?” I hate that question being asked and tonight each designer shunned Kenley and Kenley shunned Korto.

So, now all four designers get to go home a create a collection on their own and return back where they will be judged and Heidi warned them again, “only three will compete at Bryant Park.” I believe they did this for two reasons, they could not decide on a designer to be let go and all four judges were curious what each designer would create as a collection and bring it back. That was cool!

Something to consider: Is this just drama as it was last year when all four judges presented their entire collections and yes, one did go home and was out of the competition by selecting one of their best outfits to be judged by the panel of judges. He still presented on Bryant Park during Fashion Week. the drama and more photographs are available on Project Runway Season Five

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Episode 11: Rock N' Roll Runway

Well, last night’s episode of Project Runway was a first. Okay LL Cool J. was on the show as guest judge and launching his new album and clothing line. The challenge was to make a design for another designer in the group. So Tim Gunn picks out who will be designing for who and what form of music the theme of each design will be.

The challenge:

So each designer has a hour consultation with their fellow designer and client and go shopping with a budget of $150 and a day and 1/2 for design work and make-up at the Tresses Fashion and Make-up Studio.

I was disappointed at how Jerrell and Korto? are giving bad information to Kenley and Suede when they make their designs telling them when asked if the design is good or not, when it isn’t. There is much at stake in these final episodes with five designers and Suede for the third time on the chopping block, this time with Kenley was given the “old heave ho” by Heidi Klum.

I was also concerned for Heidi Klum this week because I heard that she was injured while presenting the Emmy Awards. I know that last night’s show was taped ahead of time but the live finale is coming up shortly. My best wishes for Heidi’s safe recovery.

Here’s how it went down: Jerell makes a fashion design for Kenley and the theme is “Pop Music.”

Jerell’s design should have won, the judges loved it, it was “sexy”, pop rock, Nina loved Kenley’s hair, mini shorts and see thru silky top. LL cool J. Loved it too! I see him in the finals and his collection would be amazing to see.

Kenley makes a design for Leanne and the music theme is “Hip Hop.”

Kenley first comment when Leanne hits the runway floor is, “Leanne isn’t “hip hop” blaming someone else for her lack of expertise, did she even try and coach Leanne before hand? All the other designers made compliments about their own work. Kenley had all sots of problems including the “unflattering pants” that didn’t fit Leanne. She even complained to Nina which I believe gave her the edge over Suede in the final cut, because Nina made a comment, “she was confused” and I think the designers may want to see what she can create at Bryant Park. I am sorry for Kenley fans but she acts more like a “cry baby” then a fashion designer, I love how she designs women’s dresses and she could specialize in them but I don’t see her making the next cut for Bryant Park unless the judges allow four designers for the finale like they did two seasons ago, I believe that’s what they are going to do like last year, have four designers show their collections and the judges vote on the last two for the third spot on the Runway Show at Bryant Park.

Plus, disrespecting Tim Gunn and telling the fans that “he doesn’t know what “Hip Hop” is, I think cost her allot, it was rude and I never seen another designer on all the seasons of Project Runway, (sure they have made awesome impersonations of him and he loved the joke) and sure some have stated that they didn’t want to use his advice but to be so rude right to his face, it was sad to see.

Leanne make a fashion statement for Korto and the theme is “country music.”

Sorry Leanne, this was not “country music” I would have dressed Korto in a traditional plaid country skirt, not a long dress, tall cowboy hat, I would have picked up some six guns and a gun holster at the fabric store or asked Tim if he could find some for the design. Maybe the purple color top I would have left because I loved the colors but I am disappointed at how “out-of-touch” some of these fashion designers are with traditional or non-traditional designs. Why didn’t she get it? I love her past work but another flop like this and Leanne would have been gone, and I want her to make Bryant Park because I can’t wait to see what she can do with a complete collection of fashions.

Korto makes a winning design for Suede and the theme is “Punk Rock.”

Korto nails the challenge as LL Cool J. commented and sealed her victory. She seemed to be the only one who really made an effort in her design for Suede. She bleached the pants, chains attached to the shirt, bleached the boots, eye shadow, punk rock hair, “he looked like Marilyn Mason” as Nina Garcia stated. She went over the top and the design were better than Jerell’s I have to admit.

Suede’s design for Jerell was “too safe” no transformation as Heidi Klum stated, it needed more accessories, more uumph! The vest, pants? Aerosmith?

Where was the guitar, or the tall hat? Or the fur vest, or something else? Three times on the final pair cost him the exit door. It’s was disappointing because Suede was unique, when he started in the beginning I was hoping he would make it all the way; however making the final five is not an easy feat for any runway designer, so I give him all the credit in the world. He seemed to stall in the last three episodes and I predict you will see Suede in the future, I believe maybe something is bothering him now and in a couple of years he will soar like an eagle. Who knows what the future holds for Suede? Tonight was a great show and waht a concept, making a design for another designer, I just wished it was a different theme and maybe the result would have been totally different.

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Episode Eight: Hot Streaks!

Anyone who knows anything about professional baseball and the Boston Red Sox knows about the “hot streak” second baseman Dustin Pedroia is having, leading both the American and National League is hits.

Anyone who knows anything about the fashion industry knows about the famous legendary designer Diane Von Fustenberg and her incredible fashion runway shows. Pictured below with Tim Gunn in the canter and guest judge Fern Mallis, from IMG.

So our gallant crew of eager designers had an opportunity of a lifetime, create an outfit, based on Diane’s sketchbook design, for her Fall Collection and the look sold exclusively to all American Express card holders worldwide. She told the designers it should be something, “Marlene Dietrich from the 1930-40’s the look should resemble a woman traveling like a spy from Berlin-Shanghai-and back to NY.

The nine remaining designers had 15 minutes to “visit” the exclusive sample room of Diane’s and take any material they wanted to create the look of a young fashion designer’s lifetime. They had 10 hours left on the first day to work and create a “layered look” to please her on the runway showing the next day.

Kenley decided to just forget about the layered look entirely and make one amazing and gorgeous multi-colored reddish print with a black collar and black trim on the bottom of the dress. One of guest judges mentioned that Kenley could have hit a “home run” if she had included two more pieces for a “layered look,” that both Heidi and Diane were looking for. But Diane gave her credit for her skill and craftsmanship of the garnet.

Joe decided to make a hooded shawl, red pinkish top but the judges commented on it’s poor design, much too Shanghai and he was lucky to stay this week. Stella went too “Transylvanian” in her cape design as Michael Korrs commented and was sent home.

Jerell made this funky jacket, top and mini skirt design which had model look lovely with her air force hat.

Korto came through this week with a gorgeous black and white swirled print, Diane commented on the choice of a yellow dress and Katrina’s little jacket which was both, “beautiful and captivating” as the judges mentioned during the questions after the runway show.

I mentioned hot streaks, so now Leanne fresh from last week’s win, she has immunity, she doesn’t just want to slide into the competition, no way. She goes for it and creates the ultimate show stopper which the judges raved about. A slinky relaxed, long black gown with ruffles in the back, exquisitely made, very sheik and I loved the cute very feminine short taupe jacket which resembled a British Raincoat worn by the detectives at Scotland Yard.

Two wins in a row, can she go for the magic three, no other designer has ever done that before. I hope she keeps the hot streak alive!

The remaining fashion designs not shown here can be found on the Project Runway Web Site

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Episode Seven: "Fashion that drives you"

I apologize for the lateness in reporting my reviews so I will start with episode seven and work back from there.

This week the remaining ten designers had a very unusual innovative challenge; make an outfit out of recycled automobile parts from the Saturn Hybrid vehicles.

The designers found themselves on the roof of a building, a group of new hybrids were on the pad, the designers had four (4) minutes to take what they want, place it in a metal shopping cart and wheel the parts away.

I saw seat belts, carburetors, mat covers, dashboard and headlight parts, air filters, designers were breaking things to make them fit right.

Two obstacles came up during this episode. Kenley’s model dropped out of the competition so her original design for her runway model had to be altered. Nevertheless, she did it and made a amazing car filter dress which looked sensational on her model Germane.

The other problem I saw was that the pressure (and criticisms) of Keith’s designs just got to him and as Michael Korrs told him, “everyone will make a judgment on no matter what you make, so you just take it and move on (or something to that effect). Problem being he was rude, crude and make the other designers nervous with his “chip on my shoulder attitude.” His unfinished garment cost him from being on next week’s show and given the traditional “Auf Weidersehen” from Heidi.

Also, asking his model Alyssa not to sit down (which she did) causing him to get really upset and rework his skirt didn’t help. Why didn’t he make the outfit so she could sit down in the first place?

Anyway, did you see what Korto did for her model’s outfit on Katrina? She took seat belts and weave them into a incredible wearable, and gorgeous silver and light brown checkerboard coat. It looked so good Guest Judge Stylist Rachel Zoe, wanted to buy the garment off of Katrina’s back, LOL.

For me the show stopper, and just as I expected, the winning outfit came from Leanne. A black and “feathered white” bustier re cocktail dress made from recycled car seats. She rolled them up and sewed them on in such a way that looked gorgeous on model Karalyn, I even loved the feathered look of her hairstyle that just made the look. I am amazed at how the hair styles make such a dramatic difference in the model’s looks on the runway, awesome!

Other sensational outfits were from Jerell, who made a resin molded futuristic styled dress that would have made the top three except of the amazing work of the other designers.

and Terri’s model Xareira looked “super hot” in her cries cross black top and gorgeous leather “biker” pants. Xareira is such a beautiful and gorgeous model! <3 <3 <3

Overall, the judges were impressed on the craftmanship and workmanship of the garmets the designers made. I have not heard that kind of discussion before usually it’s more like, “I am dissapointed this week.” or “they need to stop slacking or playing it safe.”

As far as for the final three or four for fashion week, I see Leanne, Korto, Suede, Terri and possibly Jerell however, any of the designers could falter or come up with some exceptional work. I was really impressed with Korto’s coat and Leane’s cocktail dress this week.

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Week Three: "The Photo in NYC Challenge: A Night on the Town"

I have seen this challenge before in past seasons so why didn’t the remaining designers expect this one? Well, maybe some did and others didn’t but it curious to see how they interpret from something as simple as a photograph they took.

It started with a celebration the night before at the Atlas Apartments with the partying ending at 1:00 AM.
The next day, Tim Gunn waked them up and with umbrellas and poncho board a NYC Double Decker bus. Split up into teams of 2-3 the remaining designers are left at different spots around NYC with a digital to take pictures that capture “A Night on the Town” and taking one photo, make an outfit for the runway show.

The Budget of just $100, hour to take pictures, and the prize would be “Immunity” for the next challenge.
This would also be the very first time the designers get to choose their own fabrics!

The fashion group’s envy is starting to come out more and more as designers are critiquing each other’s work. Suede wants to make a shirt dress, Leanne makes a gorgeous skirt design, Stella creates a leather masterpiece. A sudden shock as Keith’s model Runa can’t model for this challenge, so he has to adjust the dress for his new model. Daniel is panicking “where’s the scissors?” and Jennifer is freaking out trying to finish her design.

Here are my choices for designs this week-

Blayne made this beautiful multi-colored number with looked dynamite on Polina

Jerell made this incredibly beautiful two layered teal green evening gown with looked amazing on model Nicole.

Kenley won this week with her multi-colored long sleeved top with swirled designs, and the skirt was angled so the design came down the skirt but slanted a beautiful shade of purple/blue. Michael Korrs made a comment about the purple side and how it “bubbled out” but model’s curves were gorgeous right down to her lovely green colored flats. The remaining judges including Guest Judge “Sandra Bernard” complimented her design, as “very 80’s” “artistic” and Nina Garcia said it was “adorable”

Leanne who was almost eliminated last week came up with this gorgeous skirt design which looked like “spirals” going around the skirt with a black top that had the judges amazed with comments like, “Impeccably made, skirt top matched perfectly.

Stella made this simple silver vest jean ensemble that look good on model

However, Terri designed this “bluish colored multi- design tunic top with black pants that Sandra Bernard commented , “I wrote fierce, sexy and in control” which finished in third place this week.

Overall, I was really disappointed in Keith’s design, as Michael Korrs’ described as “roll of toilet paper becoming unraveled… others mentioned…uneven, not polished…and it was suppose to look like a magazine?”

I will let you be the judge as Keith finished in the bottom three this week.

The remaining designer’s creations can be seen here on Project Runway Episode Three

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Episode Two: "The Runway Models Do the Shopping This Time!'

As Tim Gunn stated “A runway first, this time the models will go shopping for materials to make a cocktail dress…” So, we have another challenge where the Fashion Designers are left to make something that the ladies bring back, with their budget of $75 and 30 minutes to shop. This has been two weeks where all the designers have not even seen a fabric store, LOL. Some did very well and some…well…not so well. Nevertheless, the more innovative ones made the best outfits.

The winner of this week’s challenge would have their cocktail dress featured and sold by Bluefly.com who also lists fashions by designers: Michael Korrs, Vera Wang, Nicole Miller, etc.

The designers anxiously awaited what their models would bring back in which they could work from. I thought this was a neat challenge; Not only fun for the models but here the ‘most innovative designers’ could really show their stuff. Natalie Portman, was the guest judge for this week and she provided some great feedback for the final judging.

Emily made this cocktail dress design which featured a small white top with a black colored ‘flowing mini skirt’ that looked charming on model Leslie.

Jerell made a very interesting design, a baby blue cocktail dress but the halter top came up and separated into two panels across the bust line of model Nicole’s neck, the skirt had a streams like fringe and looked lovely on her. Keith made a gorgeous looking yellow colored bubble dress that the bottom and sides formed a “S Weave pattern” that seemed to caress Runa, as she looks exceptionally beautiful.

Second place winner of this week’s competition was Kenley with this “sleek sophisticated” white gold colored dress. Judge Michael Korrs remarked about the black waist belt that drew the attention and made the design appears slimmer. However, what I really loved was the way the “high ruffled” collar just came up to Shamone’s spiked hair that finished the entire look, she looked dazzling!

The biggest surprise for me was Stella who finished third and I loved her gorgeous white “shimmery” gold dress, with just one long sleeve in a “micro” mini skirt. I also noticed how Kendall wore her hair, falling on the same side as the long sleeve. Which made her bare shoulder more visible and more and sexy. This was one of my favorites! What a Hugh differenc from making a dress out of a garbage bag.

Nevertheless, here comes Suede who dazzled all the judges, including Natalie Portman,(who would told him she would love to wear his design.) Suede created this unique red and white “multi-stripped” dress with a “tutu” type bottom, the lacing in between gave it a finer look. The judges remarked on the craftsmanship and time it took to cut each strip and sew them on the cocktail dress. Model Tia looked amazingly beautiful as the strips wrapped around her with splatters of red mixed in with the white fabric.

It would appear Suede, with his thin Mohawk, seems to be stealing the show. I can’t understand why he makes Daniel’s bed for him because as he talks in the third person, “Suede makes Daniel bed because he’s Suede’s buddy…” He is one of the designers to watch. Kenley, Daniel, Jerell, and Stella may be finalists when all of this is over.

Leane with her bronze “Peter Pan Petaled” dress as Judge Nina Garcia called it, ”...had so much going on, but she could not put the finished piece together…” and was paired for the final cut with Wesley who had a really crazy- looking and unfinished design that Heidi gave him the Audi vor to end the show.

All the remaining designs not shown here can be viewed on Bravo’s Project Runway Season Five

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