PROJECT RUNWAY ALL-STARS FINALE: MICHAEL
I wasn’t crazy about Michael’s collection. It’s not that it was a bad collection by any means but it was a little too commercial and too already done. He didn’t give us anything new. Yes, his pieces were pretty but I felt like I’d seen them on a DVF or Michael Kors runway already and I was really rooting for him. I did love the vests he put on the models and the safari theme. I also loved the different animal prints he used.
PROJECT RUNWAY ALL-STARS FINALE: AUSTIN
My other favorite collection. I liked Austin’s showmanship and detail but, compared to Mondo’s collection, his was completely unsellable. The detail and work that went into is collection in such a short amount of time is amazing. I don’t get why he did the wedding dress in the end because it didn’t seem like his story had anything to do with a wedding. I agree he had too many ideas in one collection but there were alot of pieces I really liked. He seemed really bitter that he lost on the After The Runway, almost as if he didn’t want to be there. Poor Austin.
PROJECT RUNWAY ALL-STARS FINALE: MONDO
So Mondo was the winner of Project Runway All-Stars and I’m happy for him. I feel like his story’s come full circle as he was robbed of the win of his own season. I was conflicted because I didn’t know if I wanted Mondo or Austin to win. Mondo’s collection was very edgy and creative and, of course, jam packed with prints. I agree with the judges that Mondo has a tendency to add embellishment that makes things look slightly childish. I wasn’t as crazy about his fabric choices as I was with the finale from his season but he’s always been one of my favs so good for him!
This weeks challenge called for the designers to make a ready-to-wear dresses to be sold at Nanette Lepores store using her textiles for charity. Not my favorite episode and to be honest none of them wowed me. And I didn’t like any of the models styling. So this post will probably be short.
(From L to R)
Michael- I liked this but we’ve seen this from him before so it was kind of boring and expected. Wasn’t crazy about the print, but I didn’t hate it. I didn’t think this design was very commercial though. The slit in the front was fine and gave just the right amount of sex appeal but the open back was too much and everyone can’t pull that off.
Kenley- (Loser) FINALLY! After weeks of saying it, Kenley finally got sent home. Of course she did the same silhouette and the same dress. This time she used a print that when sewn looked disconcerting. I found this dress also boring and expected. Not sad to see her go.
Mondo- (Winner) I think Mondo’s was the most different out of all of the designs but it’s not my favorite. I don’t mind mixing patterns but to me, this outfit looked like a big eyesore. There’s a lot going on. I would’ve liked this dress better if the ruffle wasn’t at the bottom, there were fewer colors and if he had belted it.
Austin- The instant he said swing coat, I checked out. The coat when belted looked fine, nothing spectacular but the judges said exactly what I said when he said he was making a swing coat, that it looked a little old. I need Austin to step it up a little bit more. There’s ways of being modern while being vintage.
So the prediction I made towards the beginning came true, the final 3 are Austin, Mondo, and Michael. I could’ve saved myself 10 weeks of nonsense since from the beginning, they’ve showed the most promise. Can’t wait to see next week’s Battle of the Queens. And it will be great because they all give us something different. Mondo will give us edgy and chic, Austin will show classic and sophisticated, and Michael will serve up sex and drapery. Can’t wait!
Sorry this one is so late but I was away this weekend.
So this weeks challenge, the designers had to make an avant garde garment made with lights. Pharrell Williams was the guest judge and the winner of this challenge would have their garment worn by one of Pharrell’s artists. This weeks drama was Michael Costello didn’t have a clue what to do and we learn that Austin’s mom (who looks like his sister) is having really bad financial problems. I liked every dress this week but that doesn’t mean they were without their issues.
(From L to R)
Kenley-The first outfit of hers I actually like! I still want her to go home but I thought this was a great dress. I also loved the fact she made the plaid pattern on the dress out of neon tape. I also loved her styling.
Austin- (Winner)I agree that Austin’s win was deserved. The concept of his dress was that he wanted it to look like space and the Heavens, and I think it turned out great. I loved the fact he didn’t fold and use neons like everyone else but I do agree that in the light, the lights on the dress look thrown on and not very pretty.
Mondo-The first word that comes to mind is safe. The dress wasn’t terrible but it wasn’t great and it wasn’t terribly avant garde. I know Mondo can do sooo much better.
Jerell- (Loser)I agree that out of the 5, his was the worst but it wasn’t horrible. I liked the corset and neckpiece but I agree it looked so much better when he shortened the dress and I agree the glasses and mouth light were unnecessary.
Michael-Even though it was in the Bottom 2, I liked this Ninja inspired outfit. I wish those flashing lights weren’t on the inside of the shoulders and the tape wrapped around the arms was atrocious but the dress itself was good and reminded me of that one dress McQueen had that glowed in the dark.
Overall, it’s shaping up that the Final 3 will be the 3 I predicted from the start- Austin, Michael, and Mondo. So let’s hope Kenley goes home next week. I have a felling they’re gonna rig it so she stays and Michael goes because they’ll think they need a woman in the finale and Austin and Mondo are too strong of designers to get rid of.
And for the hell of it, hottie Pharrell Williams….shirtless.
