In the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway, the designers were asked to create a look for PR judge and Fashion Director of Marie Claire magazine Nina Garcia. Nina made it clear that she didn’t like loud prints, lots of volume, or too much color in her fashion choices. She also wanted a look that would transition from her work day to evening, when she might have industry meetings or events to attend. I selected Justine as my model because she has features and coloring similar to Nina Garcia’s.
I chose to create separates for Nina, because she seems to appreciate their versatility. I picked a chocolate silk for Justine’s slacks.
For the jacket, I chose a print that I thought was muted enough to add interest without putting Nina off. The jacket is trimmed with power-color-red braid and finished with red-bead buttons.
This is one of my favorite of Mattel’s shoe designs–a style that works for day and night. The gold and red compliment the colors of Justine’s jacket and jewelry.
Removing the jacket transitions this to an evening look.
A gold taffeta top and a sheer red belt make Justine shimmer.
The stone on the necklace I designed adds to Justine’s touches of red from head to toe.
A delicious silhouette for nighttime.
See you next time on the runway!
The fabric for Justine’s jacket was a gift from Marika. The fabric used for the runway was a gift from Lindsey.
Previously this season:
9:3 Go Big Or Go Home
9:2 My Pet Project
9:1 Come As You Are
so are you going to post this to Nina?
I think Nina may have enough on her hands.
tweet it to her!
Even as petite as she is, it won’t fit her.
This is better than almost anything on the show this week. I was thoroughly unimpressed. This is very classy and thus very Nina-esque. I also love the red trim, the shoes and the belt!! You definitely use the Piperline wall well!!
Thanks!
So far there’s not a single designer who has really wowed me with work, though several of them have likable personalities. I hope this season gets better.
I’m liking Anthony better than most of them. I also like Anya. But their work is not near what some of the past designers have done.
Yeah–nothing is standing out. I think Laura’s good–and underestimated. But the way in other seasons you can quickly get to recognize a designer’s style and vision–not happening here so far.
I keep forgetting what time and channel PR is on. So your designs are always better than what I would see there. Outstanding work this week.
Thanks, Rob! It’s sort of the fascist approach to fashion. If you’re the only one, you’re the best.
Beautiful design and I agree you should tweet it to Nina. She would love it! The pieces are fabulous & your accessories are spot on. And I’m always amazed by the Barbie- scale prints…
Thanks, Debbie. I still want to use some fabric you sent me, but the right design just hasn’t come up yet. It will!
I could definitely see Nina rocking this!
Thank you. You know, when PR first began, I wasn’t a Nina fan. Now she cracks me up. In fact, she probably won me over the time she said “shiny, tight, and short is the quickest way to look cheap” after sitting next to Heidi for all those runway challenges.