Runway Monday All Stars: You’ve Got Male

On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars, the designers were asked to create a look for their models that played with the fashion-forward theme of androgyny. The look should combine masculine and feminine characteristics. The design should also push the boundaries and be avant garde. After beginning work on their new looks, the designers were given a twist. They had to create a companion piece to their look for a male model.

I chose to feature Monsters Gil Webber and Threaderella Frankie Stein for this challenge. With all those gills and fins, Gil looks a little androgynous anyway, and Frankie’s just a great monster to create for because she can wear anything.

On trend for fall: bold prints and sweater tights for women and men.

Both models’ shoes are from Mattel. The sweater tights were repurposed from a pair of Tom’s worn socks, and I chose them deliberately because they offer a contrasting pattern to the looks’ fabrics.

For Frankie, I created a tunic dress with a reptile pattern that could just as easily be a shirt on the male model. The bell sleeves, constructed from a glittery crepe chiffon, are removable. In addition, I used the chiffon to make a man’s tie to enhance her dress.

The clunky boots add to the boyish silhouette.

For Gil, I created a belted coat that would look just as good on a woman as it does on him. I chose a leopard print in the same color palette as Frankie’s design. Beneath the coat, his tank shirt uses the same glittery crepe chiffon I used for Frankie’s sleeves and tie. A woman would look great in this top, too.

Here’s Gil without the coat, beanie, and sunglasses.

With adjustments for size, either of my models could wear either look.

Hope you enjoyed a little autumnal androgyny. See you next time on the runway!

To see previous designs on All Stars Season 2:
Episode 4: Made in the USA Today
Episode 3: Up Your Aerosol
Episode 2: Put On Your Dancing Shoes
Episode 1: Redemption on the Runway