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Project Runway All-Stars Episode 4

This week each all-star chose a gelato flavor and they had to design a tasteful dress based on that flavor. The twist? They had to do it in 6 hours. Diane Von Furstenberg was the guest judge, along with Miranda Kerr (who would wear the winners dress).

Winner: Michael Costello

I like the dress but I thought it was just OK, nothing new or innovative. I felt like I’ve seen this dress before. Not a huge fan of the color as well. I’m also not a huge fan of a front slit.

Loser: April Johnston

This one saddened me because April has always been one of my favorites and I felt she was unfairly sent home seeing as her dress wasn’t as bad as some of the others. This is actually one of my favorites. I agree the bodice isn’t constructed the best and the back was too short but otherwise, it’s a good dress.

Favorites: Aside from April’s, here’s some more of my favorite looks.

Anthony Williams. I never saw his season but from what he’s done thus far, I really like his stuff. The judges didn’t like the top half of the dress or the back but I liked this dress. I agree that the first ruffle does make it look messy but otherwise, I like the design.

Austin Scarlett. The dress is pretty, safe, expected, but still on the better half of the dresses.

Jerell Scott. I love this look! She looks like a gorgeous Rodarte/ Ke$ha warrior. Even Diane liked this look. This is the first time EVER I’ve liked something he’s done.

Rami Kashou. Initially I thought it looked messy and thrown together but when you really look at it, the placement of the fabrics are very deliberate and chic and very Rodarte.

Mondo Guerra. I liked the look and the unexpected use of fabrics but I agree with Anthony when he said “Mondo’s making a caftan. It’s cute but I made one in college!” I keep expecting the amazing things he did on his season and keep coming back disappointed.

Project Runway All-Stars Episode 3

This weeks challenge was to design a cocktail look for one of fashions most influential people. If you’re like me, your mind was racing. Victoria Beckham? Daphne Guinness? Anna Dello Russo? Lady Gaga? No. Miss Piggy. Throughout the episode, everyone (especially Austin) acted like they were making a dress for Anna Wintour, perish the thought. It’s a fucking felt pig! They all ran around finding fabrics that complemented Piggy’s pink hue and Michael even asked her out. I found it a bit cliche that many people chose to put her in pink though. The winning dress was to be worn by Piggy in The Muppet Movie.

Winner: Michael Costello

I really love this dress! I hate the headpiece though. It looks like a reject model for a planetarium located across the street from the Bath Haus of Gaga. I love the pattern of the dress and the looped detail on the front.

Loser: Gordana Gehlhausen

I didn’t see her season but this season, she did not impress me one bit. This dress is really cute BUT as the judges said, it’s not something Miss Piggy would wear. I like the sheer flowiness of it (HATE the color) and the underarm chain detail.

Favorites: Aside from Michael’s, I liked

Anthony Williams. I really really really liked this dress and I was surprised it wasn’t in the Top 3 but I guess at this point, feathers have become fashion clique. (I’m one to talk as my latest collection has feathers in it) I loved the juxtaposition of feathers and sheer stripes.

April Johnson. See, another feather dress that made it by as safe. I like this dress but I think there’s something a little bit off about the cut.

Jerell Scott and Kara Janx. Didn’t love these. Didn’t hate these. I thought they were OK but I included them because they were still on the higher scored dresses for me.

Project Runway All-Stars Episode 1

   So if you aren’t watching Project Runway All-Stars, don’t worry you’re not missing much. Most of the all-stars, I don’t think are all-stars and if this all-star season is anything like America’s Next Top Models was, I’ll be watching with my bored face on. I miss the original judges (even though I idolize Georgina Chapman, designer for Marchesa, she comes off a little boring) (And I didn’t know who Angela Lindvall was before watching this, who also comes off as boring) and Tim Gunn (now replaced by Elle magazine editor-in-chief Joanna Coles).

   The first episode was about the designers going to a 99 cent store and using unusual materials to make outfits to accompany dresses that the designers brought with them.

Winner: Rami Kashou

I completely AGREE! I LOVE this outfit, made out of plastic laundry bags. So inspiring and original!

Loser: Elisa Jimenez

I actually don’t think this was that bad! Compared to Sweet P’s dress, Elisa should have stayed. She’s not my favorite person and I think the spitting thing is gross, but I think her outfit had more personality than Sweet P (the other girl in the Bottom 2).

Favorites: Aside from Rami’s (who was my top for the night), these are my other 3 favorites.

Mondo Guerra. Runner-up.

April Johnston and Michael Costello (respectively) who both used mops. Loved them both just wished that the top of Michael’s was more filled out and April’s reminds me of:

by Alexander McQueen.

And this one by Austin Scarlett.

Stay tuned for Episode 2 next.