To kick off its tenth season, Lifetime’s Project Runway put on a fashion show in Times Square. The sixteen designers had to send the show one look each that they felt represented their points of view. After arriving in New York, the designers had one day to create a companion piece that should look like it was part of the same collection.
I decided to go with one of my more glamorous former looks. This blue velvet evening gown enhanced with sequined-flowers was modeled by Noelle in Fall 2010. I created the straps from cobalt blue beads.
The new strapless piece uses the same silhouette and also has a slit up the back, but it’s a spring-friendly gown in lighter-weight, beaded, onyx Dupioni silk.
I couldn’t make it to Times Square, but my model Elke steps onto the Runway Monday set with confidence.
A look at the fabric in natural light.
I also designed Elke’s crystal necklace.
Red-carpet ready for the cameras.
Visitors to the workroom thought Elke looked a lot like PR host Heidi Klum. Here, she poses with mentor Tim Gunn and Heidi so you can see they’re three different blond(e)s.
Hope you’ve enjoyed my Season 10 debut. See you next time on the Runway!
Fabric from High Fashion. Tim Gunn gift of Marika. Necklace beads gift of Mary.
1. Tim is no doll . he is a bobblehead.
2.Elkie, while very nice – is no Heidi.
3. LOVE THE DRESS! Although the blue sparkle is my favorite.
1. I took the word “doll” out.
2. It’s Elke. You make her sound like an animal! A little, cuddly animal…
3. Thanks!
Since my cable company changed all channel numbers from two to three digits last month I haven’t been able to find Lifetime. So I missed the first episode. Thanks to your link I was able to see this season’s designers. I wouldn’t say weird, but they do have a certain uniqueness. Love the new gown. And Marika, Tim Gunn is no bobblehead
… even though he is one.
Thanks very much. And I hope you find Lifetime soon.
Great Look, Becky!! They definitely look like they came from the same collection. Thoughts on the opener? I already despise the kid from Louisville & Chris is my early fave.
Thanks very much, Gary.
Which one is from Louisville? Is it Gunnar?
I haven’t disagreed with either of the eliminations, so far. I definitely have my personality likes and dislikes! Some of the designers are fun and interesting, but their designs haven’t dazzled me. Then some designs have been gorgeous but I think their creators are a little…hmmm…not people I’d want to be with in a room full of sharp objects.
But I think it’s all going to be good TV!