On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars, the designers were challenged to use lighting technology to create an avant garde design. After visiting the Barbizon Lights and Special Effects Shop and Mood, where they purchased lights, fluorescent tapes, and other reflective materials and fabrics, the lighting they chose had to be incorporated into their looks. Their models then walked a runway illuminated by black lights.
Draculana’s shiny black hair with its glittery pink strands made her a natural for this challenge.
I created a drop waist gown of patterned cotton for the foundation of my look.
This is one of my favorite silhouettes.
I added a sheer overskirt of glittered gray organza.
Room lighting turned off.
Dress lighting turned on.
The black light on the runway turns the organza and cotton a bold pink and makes the star designs on the dress brilliant white.
Don’t forget the shoes!
We’ll see you next time on the runway!
Organza was a donation from Lynne. Earrings designed by me were a gift from Lindsey. Thanks a million to the guys at Houston’s Light Bulbs Unlimited for their assistance with this challenge. My limited photography skills don’t do justice to the lighting effects. Check out their web site for your lighting needs; they work with people all over the country!
Draculana is joined by her sister Draculaura, who’s wearing Week 1’s design. To get a closer look at all this season’s looks:
Week 8: O! Say, Can You Sew?
Week 7: Puttin’ On the Glitz
Week 6: Fashion Faceoff
Week 5: Clothes Off Your Back
Week 4: Good Taste Tastes Good
Week 3: Patterning for Piggy
Week 2: A Night at the Opera
Week 1: Unconventional Challenge
I like that dress!! I have to ask, what color of lights did you use? They look like some purple lights that I have … fun design, and I thought it was a fun challenge.
Thanks! They’re just clear/white lights. I think it’s the effect of the black light on the fabric, turning it pink, that makes the lights look like they have color.
Oh–and I thought it was a fun challenge, too.
Caitlin loves that you’re doing Monster High dolls and looks forward to seeing what you’ve done in the near future. She also wants to know if you’d post her photos of her dolls on your site here. She knows I do, but would like you to do it also.
I would be more than happy to post her photos on my blog. I look forward to her work, too.
I really like this look!! The lit up look is spectacular, but even the prelit look is fabulous. For that matter I like the beginning gown before ya even added the organza! And yes…never forget the shoes!! 🙂
Thanks, Gary! I liked the original gown, too, and almost didn’t want to add all the other stuff.
With or without lights, this set is a major WOW!
Thank you very much!
I really love that dress. I had to go back to see what you made for the other weeks, all are great! So fun. Any opinions on who is going to win it all? I was hoping for Rami but then, well, you know 🙁
Thanks very much! I was disappointed, too, because I think Rami left too soon. His designs were better than some who stayed longer.
My favorites are Mondo and Austin. Kenley’s been a little one-note, though her personality is much improved from her season. I like Michael as a person, but I’m not sure he’s as talented as Mondo and Austin. Mondo’s designs always interest me, and Austin usually creates looks with a little drama. I can’t pick between those two.
LOVE this!
Thank you so much!