On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway, the designers were divided into teams of five and six and asked to create a cohesive collection (of five and six designs, respectively). The winning looks would be featured in an editorial layout in Marie Claire At Work magazine, a new publication meant to showcase strong, powerful, and sophisticated women who embody fashion in the workplace. The designers also had to set up a photo shoot using office props. I’m a team of only one, so I decided to create a three-look collection. Since the designs were meant to be fashionable but also work in the real world, I decided to pair two textiles not usually seen together: dupioni silk and jersey.
First up: model Jennifer in a youthful interpretation of silver and navy. Shoes by Mattel; necklace by Becks.
In a more casual workday look, Ronnie in mocha and sage. Shoes by Mattel; earrings and belt by Becks.
And finally, Sonia in shades of blue modeling the tattered look I enjoy creating. Shoes and earrings by Mattel.
My staged office photo:
Hope you’ve enjoyed the looks. See you next time on the runway!
To see previous challenges from this season:
Episode 4: Women On the Go (PR 10:4)
Episode 3: Welcome Back (or not) to the Runway (PR 10:3)
Episode 2: Candy Couture
Episode 1: A Times Square Anniversary Party
They’re making silk so affordable these days. Looks good! 😉
Thank you!
That line was in my brain the entire time I was sewing. I’m so glad we immortalized That Real-Life Dreadful Woman’s bad behavior in It Had to Be You.
BTW, do you remember Bathtub and Bonbons Sonia from Apple? I thought of her when I named the doll.
Very nice collection! I like Jennifer’s look best!
Thank you very much, Gary. =)
Brilliant designs, as always, but I am really wowed by Sonia’s blouse! The texture, and I think contrast, of the neat braiding & the loose edges is fantastic!
Thank you so much, Debbie! =)
You do have an advantage being a team of one … you don’t have to work with any of the crazies who are the current PR designers.
Just with the voices in my head! And the very vocal voice that yelps every time I stab myself with a needle or pin, which I did repeatedly on these designs. I don’t know why.
I would wear Sonia’s look in a heartbeat. Head- to- tiny little toe gorgeous!
Thank you very much–and thanks for stopping by and commenting. =)