Previously on Project Runway: The designers gave members of the Project Runway crew a makeover.
Hey guys! Welcome to this week's Project Runway Recap Review! We are getting closer and closer to fashion week each episode and the competition is getting tight. At this point, any of the designers could go home. Last week was packed with drama...but...its a new week, and a fresh slate, so lets get started.
Challenge: The five remaining designers will make an outfit inspired by the New York City bridges (Queensborough, Brooklyn, Manhattan). The designers were assigned a bridge from the black bag of doom. Each designer created a textile with a 3-D printer that they had to incorporate into their garment. This is an Avant Garde challenge.
Thoughts In The Workroom: I'm not so sure what I think about 3-D printers...comment down below and let me know what you think about them (in general, not just in fashion). Candice made a good choice not using black again this week. Designers who use the same color every week often get nailed for it at this point in the competition if they do not switch it up. Candice hit it on the money, Kelly is killing it! Intrigued by Ashley's pants.
Guest Judge: Mel B.
Ashley (Manhattan): Ashley picked a blue, see through polka-dot fabric in conjunction with a blue solid fabric. She created a high-waisted pant that fit like a glove. These pants were awesome. The pants had the polka-dots on the side, and the opaque fabric in the center. The shirt featured the same technique and had a zipper up the front. The cape was from the same opaque blue on the shoulders and a sheer blue on the bottom. Ashley placed her 3-D detailing on the top panel of her cape. Although I liked the pants, I did not feel like this look was very Avant Garde. This challenge is hard because you need to walk that fine line between Avant Garde and Costume. To me, this look was a bit too superhero with the cape. However, the cape did walk great on the runway.
Edmond (Manhattan): Okay, first of all I loved that Edmond went over to the girls room and made them breakfast. Every guy should do that! Edmond printed a square textile with his name in the center. I thought that this was an interesting interpretation of the 3-D element. Why not put your brand into your garment? Edmond also did not glue the print into the fabric, he printed it on mesh and sewed it in, which was really stepping it up. His dress was an all black dress. Edmond put a lot of work into this outfit. However, it was a bit simple for the Avant Garde challenge in my opinion. Heidi loved this look and even said she would wear it. The front of the top was an "X" with a low cut neckline. The back was high cut with cut outs near the shoulders. The bottom featured a sheer panel on the bottom and some sculpted detailing. He also made a matching veil.
Candice (Queensborough): Candice used red for the bodice of her dress. The dress was mermaid style, with a sweetheart neckline and had red and black paneling on the bottom . Candice created several 3-D patterns and put them in all of the right places. Her placement of the 3-D textiles really flattered the model's body. I think she did an amazing job this week. The judges always love when the designer uses the challenge to highlight the model's figure. (And, who doesn't want a garment that makes their body look awesome?) Candice was very inspired by this challenge because her father builds bridges. Her inspiration absolutely came through. The judges were split on this look. Heidi loved it and applauded her placement of the 3-D printing. Nina thought it had a Spanish influence that did not really match the challenge. Zach was impressed with her for making that dress with so little time.
Merline (Queensborough): Merline loved her look this week. The top was a high neck tank, and the bottom featured structured paneling. She used her 3-D printing to create a detail on the top. The outfit was made entirely out of a shimmery brown. Although the look was structured, it still had an element of simplicity to it. I thought that the placement of the 3-D printing was good for the look. However, the peeks on the skirt felt like they were not as sharp as they could have been The judges thought that her look was a bit safe and unreconstructed. Merline's ideas are always there, she just really needed to create something that was perfectly sewed this week.
Kelly (Brooklyn): Kelly did an outstanding job, as usual. Mel B was right, she really took a risk and it worked. The top of her dress had two panels down the front that were laced up. The panels were also laced on the side, which Nina applauded. She created a Victorian style skirt, with a short cut out in the front and the back. She placed her 3-D printing on the belt. To top this look off, Kelly used the most awesome fabric ever. The fabric was a golden brown brick pattern and the lacing was the same golden brown. Zach described it as faux crocodile. This was the most Avant Grade on the runway. Not only did this dress tell the story of the bridge, but it was just impeccably made and honestly so refreshing. Designers often struggle with creating enough drama on the runway during the Avant Garde challenge. Kelly did not struggle one bit. She really brought this challenge to life.
Alright, that is all for this week. Very good runway and I'm looking forward to the semi-final next week!
xoxo
Hey guys! Welcome to this week's Project Runway Recap Review! We are getting closer and closer to fashion week each episode and the competition is getting tight. At this point, any of the designers could go home. Last week was packed with drama...but...its a new week, and a fresh slate, so lets get started.
Challenge: The five remaining designers will make an outfit inspired by the New York City bridges (Queensborough, Brooklyn, Manhattan). The designers were assigned a bridge from the black bag of doom. Each designer created a textile with a 3-D printer that they had to incorporate into their garment. This is an Avant Garde challenge.
Thoughts In The Workroom: I'm not so sure what I think about 3-D printers...comment down below and let me know what you think about them (in general, not just in fashion). Candice made a good choice not using black again this week. Designers who use the same color every week often get nailed for it at this point in the competition if they do not switch it up. Candice hit it on the money, Kelly is killing it! Intrigued by Ashley's pants.
Guest Judge: Mel B.
Ashley (Manhattan): Ashley picked a blue, see through polka-dot fabric in conjunction with a blue solid fabric. She created a high-waisted pant that fit like a glove. These pants were awesome. The pants had the polka-dots on the side, and the opaque fabric in the center. The shirt featured the same technique and had a zipper up the front. The cape was from the same opaque blue on the shoulders and a sheer blue on the bottom. Ashley placed her 3-D detailing on the top panel of her cape. Although I liked the pants, I did not feel like this look was very Avant Garde. This challenge is hard because you need to walk that fine line between Avant Garde and Costume. To me, this look was a bit too superhero with the cape. However, the cape did walk great on the runway.
Edmond (Manhattan): Okay, first of all I loved that Edmond went over to the girls room and made them breakfast. Every guy should do that! Edmond printed a square textile with his name in the center. I thought that this was an interesting interpretation of the 3-D element. Why not put your brand into your garment? Edmond also did not glue the print into the fabric, he printed it on mesh and sewed it in, which was really stepping it up. His dress was an all black dress. Edmond put a lot of work into this outfit. However, it was a bit simple for the Avant Garde challenge in my opinion. Heidi loved this look and even said she would wear it. The front of the top was an "X" with a low cut neckline. The back was high cut with cut outs near the shoulders. The bottom featured a sheer panel on the bottom and some sculpted detailing. He also made a matching veil.
Candice (Queensborough): Candice used red for the bodice of her dress. The dress was mermaid style, with a sweetheart neckline and had red and black paneling on the bottom . Candice created several 3-D patterns and put them in all of the right places. Her placement of the 3-D textiles really flattered the model's body. I think she did an amazing job this week. The judges always love when the designer uses the challenge to highlight the model's figure. (And, who doesn't want a garment that makes their body look awesome?) Candice was very inspired by this challenge because her father builds bridges. Her inspiration absolutely came through. The judges were split on this look. Heidi loved it and applauded her placement of the 3-D printing. Nina thought it had a Spanish influence that did not really match the challenge. Zach was impressed with her for making that dress with so little time.
Merline (Queensborough): Merline loved her look this week. The top was a high neck tank, and the bottom featured structured paneling. She used her 3-D printing to create a detail on the top. The outfit was made entirely out of a shimmery brown. Although the look was structured, it still had an element of simplicity to it. I thought that the placement of the 3-D printing was good for the look. However, the peeks on the skirt felt like they were not as sharp as they could have been The judges thought that her look was a bit safe and unreconstructed. Merline's ideas are always there, she just really needed to create something that was perfectly sewed this week.
Kelly (Brooklyn): Kelly did an outstanding job, as usual. Mel B was right, she really took a risk and it worked. The top of her dress had two panels down the front that were laced up. The panels were also laced on the side, which Nina applauded. She created a Victorian style skirt, with a short cut out in the front and the back. She placed her 3-D printing on the belt. To top this look off, Kelly used the most awesome fabric ever. The fabric was a golden brown brick pattern and the lacing was the same golden brown. Zach described it as faux crocodile. This was the most Avant Grade on the runway. Not only did this dress tell the story of the bridge, but it was just impeccably made and honestly so refreshing. Designers often struggle with creating enough drama on the runway during the Avant Garde challenge. Kelly did not struggle one bit. She really brought this challenge to life.
Alright, that is all for this week. Very good runway and I'm looking forward to the semi-final next week!
xoxo
I think 3D printers are really cool and I wish i had one! And i think the judges got this one right on both ends.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment! I agree, the judges made the right choice this week.
Delete3-D printing is amazing especially in medical applications.
ReplyDeleteCheck out this YouTube Ted X talk by some friends of mine at:
http://vidomni.com/watch/7CmqNpCofc8
Michael Balzer wanted to help his wife's surgeons to have a model of her brain in order to give the least invasive surgery to remove a tumor behind one of her eyes. It worked and she was back to work into weeks. This information is so important that should, in the rare event, that someone you love needs a complicated surgery, you will have the knowdedge to request a 3-D model printed from an MRI to allow to the surgeons to practice on before surgery. truly this is groundbreaking State of the art's information.
Thank you for your comment! I will be sure to check out the video.
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