Make Me Beautiful

Spoiler Alert: For those Project Runway fans who have still not watched the finale yet, STOP scrolling, because today I am going to ramble on and on about it. So don’t say I didn’t warn you!
I felt that the talent this season was definitely unprecedented. Most of the designers from the beginning have been good at what they do and stayed pretty consistent throughout. I bet the judges had a hard time each challenge trying to decide the winner- I know I did! The one little glitch for me was that the entertainment value this season was a bit low, a few times, I admit, I even dosed off while watching it on my bed. I think it is because the challenges are starting to get a bit dull and more importantly as Tim pointed out in an interview, the designers this season were all very focused with their work and had a healthy dose of respect for each other and therefore there was not a lot of drama. Oh well, put that way, I guess it cannot be helped.

And the winner this season is… Christian! No surprise there really. He’s always been my favourite designer (and the audiences as well!). He consistently produced fierce outfits that were innovative, refreshing, stylish and very flattering to the body. Plus, he was the most vibrant, energetic and confident character in the show. His overconfidence and bitchy blunt comments actually endeared him to me more! Besides, underneath that facade, we can all see his fierce passion for fashion, which he obviously has a talent for. And isn’t that what counts?

So, lets start the show!

Christian
Christian’s collection was inspired by the romantic gothic. I thought the collection was chic, powerful, innovative and dramatic. Just what one would expect from Christian! Every piece was a very strong look. The dramatic overflowing top cinched at the wrists and waist, paired with skinny pants created a strong silhouette. The only thing was that I thought he repeated this silhouette a bit too much and it got slightly repetitive, especially with the monotonous black color scheme going on.

That is why it was good to see some beige here. It went really well with the look. And the beige overflowing neck piece Tim was worrying about before turned out great (right)!
I thought this outfit (left) looked exactly what I imagined the three musketeers would wear (down to the hat!). But I can appreciate the workmanship here. And the contrast created here (right) by pairing this soft flowing chiffon skirt with this structured (is it leather?) shirt is striking.

I love this two toned dress here (left). But I’m not so sure about this second piece….. she looks like a very elegantly shaped vulture……I guess feathers is an acquired taste.

All in all I thought Christian put on a great show. It had flare and drama, which I appreciated. Wearability-wise though, this collection is definitely not something that makes me want to reach into my screen and grab these outfits off the models for myself. As Victoria Beckham said, these clothes were very her. And I’m afraid that my taste of clothing does not run paraellel to her’s.

Jillian
My taste definitely runs alongside Jillian’s taste though. Besides a few pieces which I thought were a bit disjointed, I really liked her collection inspired by the Master of Argonauts. It was very detailed oriented, feminine and very wearable.
I wear these straight off the runway!

She just does trench coats SO well! And I love how she always puts a colorful lining inside.
And these dresses are just GORGEOUS. I want them! The blue velvet is elegant, slinky and sexy. And the black one is innovative, fun and flirty.

But yes, I can see what the judges mean by color scheme.
Though I LOVED these two looks. Very power woman.

His evening dresses were just divine. Love the criss cross weaving detail. And you should see that dress (right), jacket off!

Random Thoughts I was surprised to see Victoria Beckham as the guest judge for the finale. For one thing, I wouldn’t describe her as a Style & Pop icon. Pop icon yes, but style… I think it depends. She has a very unique taste that walks a thin line between a hit or miss. Also, I thought that for the finale, it was more appropriate to simply have the regular judges since they knew the contestants best (a la ANTM). Lucky for Christian though, the two of them definitely clicked!
Chris’s final pieces was very dramatic and very Chris. I thought it was very clever of him to use human hair and made it not even LOOK like human hair. But at the end of the day…. that is just too creepy *shiver*!

Like Victorya for example. She was brilliant and I totally thought that she’d make it to the final 3! I loved her sense of aesthetics. I’d have even bought that outfit she designed for Steve and Barry’s (right) if it was not sold out so quickly! Just ONE small mistake with a denim trench coat……

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First we brought you this Louis Feraud Haute Couture … now we have a gorgeous Valentino from the 1980s, a voluminous satin ballgown with a faux-button bustier and swashbuckling fuchsia sash at the waist. It’s a loud piece, to be sure, but nothing in comparison to the unsigned sample pictured below it. (We think it could be Guy Larouche!) It’s a completely outlandish party dress with bow patterned balloon skirt and a striped bustier. It’s perfect for a fashion eccentric or a party girl with a sense of humor!

Valentino Boutique Black & White Satin Bustier Dress with Fuchsia Sash, c. 1980s. Fits a contemporary size 2 to narrow 4.

Unsigned Design Sample (Possibly Guy Larouche), Black & White Satin Party Dress with Balloon Skirt, c. 1980s. Fits a size 0 to narrow 2.

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