On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway, the designers had to take to the streets of Manhattan to raise money by selling T-shirts they’d created, or even charging for fashion advice or doing alterations, so they could buy supplies for the new challenge.
The money they raised determined their budget. Once they gave Tim Gunn their totals, he instructed them to pick out fabric and supplies at Mood to create two cohesive fall looks, at least one piece of which had to be outer wear.
I created my first look using black and blue houndstooth embellished with neon buttons. This houndstooth is a perfect fabric for fall because it’s made of 100 percent cotton.
Valerie models the playful dress on the runway.
The dress combines elements of a shirtwaist, shift, and coat dress and is finished off with neon tights to make the buttons pop even more.
Ann models my second look that uses a more traditional houndstooth fabric.
I used a single black button on the houndstooth swing coat, and designed it with three-quarter-length sleeves to make it younger and provide a touch of color from the sleeves of the dress.
The dress under the coat is a soft green corduroy, perfect for fall.
I also made the leather belt. The purse is from Mattel. The boots were the gift of Mark G. Harris.
This dress is one of my favorite silhouettes both front and back.
Before Ann could leave the runway, Heidi decided she wanted another look at the coat.
Heidi: I would buy this coat right now!
Maybe later, Heidi. See you next time on the runway!
To see previous challenges from this season:
Episode 7: Oh My Lord and Taylor (PR 10:7)
Episode 6: Fix My Friend (PR 10:6)
Episode 5: It’s My Way On the Runway (PR 10:5)
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
Roll Tide!
Is that the spontaneous reaction to houndstooth? Lynne told me the dress should be crimson.
Right on with the green dress and the coat!
Thank you so much, kind sir! =)
Both are great, but I love everything about the second look!!
Thanks very much, Gary. Were you able to go to NOLA?
No, we waited until Friday morning to make a decision and the B&B still had no power at 9:30 a.m., so we stayed in Nashville for the weekend. We are hoping to plan a trip during my Fall Break and hope for Decadence next year. Thanks for asking.
I’m sorry it didn’t work out. Last night I dreamed you were in NOLA but had to leave early, so I must have suspected as much.
Hope the fall break works out. =)