Project Runway S06E14: Season 6 FINALE
Posted by KAT in Project RunwayNovember 20th, 2009, 10:52 AM
Thank goodness it’s finally over! Last night marked the Season 6 finale of Project Runway, and I think we’re all glad to see it go.
No specific drama went down (besides Tim Gunn getting flustered that the show was running late!), and all three designers took the stage at Bryant Park without a hitch.
Althea was up first, arriving on the runway in Uggs (wtf?!). Her designs were inspired by sci-fi movies of the ’50s and ’60s, and as they were presented, it wasn’t entirely evident why. It was a bunch of the same thing over and over again: headbands, big shoulders, sweaters belted around the middle, and slouchy harem pants.
It was Carol Hannah next, with a collection inspired by fairy tales and such. We saw bunch of colorful dresses with a lot of volume, a lot of satin, a lot of movement. Nice stuff, but nothing really popped out at me - besides maybe the upside-down pyramid gown. As usual, everything looked extremely well-made.
Irina was last, with designs inspired by being a tough lady in New York City. As expected, her models walked out entirely dressed in black. There were many accessories - bags, belts, etc.- and almost every model had a sort of equestrian hat on. Everything looked impeccably tailored, but sort of repetitive.
Our judges, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, and International Herald Tribune fashion editor Suzy Menkes were impressed with all. They liked Althea’s translation of what she saw in the streets onto the runway, loved Carol Hannah’s use of color, and thought Irina’s “armor” looks were edgy and they loved her t-shirts.
So who was our winner? It’s Mean-a Irina FTW! The judges were in awe of her use of accessories and the cohesiveness of her collection. BORING!
Basically, they just picked the contestant whose designs most resembled those of Christian Siriano. NEXT!
Project Runway Season 7, don’t disappoint me. We only have to wait until January, people.
Auf wiedersehen!
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