On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars, the designers were challenged to create a red carpet gown using only green, eco-friendly fabrics and materials. They were given Air Dye Fabrics to choose from. In addition, they could recycle some of the trims they’d used on previous challenges to enhance their designs.
I haven’t used any trims this season to add to this week’s design, nor do I have access to Air Dye Fabrics. Since I wanted to follow the challenge guidelines as best I could, I went to Houston’s High Fashion fabric store and was directed to the eco-friendly fabric section. There were no prints to choose from, but I found a coral bamboo voile that I really liked. I chose Monster High’s Ghoulia Yelps to be the model for this challenge, because I think she has a Grace Kelly regal quality–perfect for the red carpet!
First, I went with a ball gown silhouette.
I did actually iron this fabric, but the additional work I did on the bodice while it was on Ghoulia left it wrinkled again. This green-friendly voile is a lot like linen, but it’s a great fabric for any season–cool in summer, warm in fall.
I picked up a small piece of matching trim at High Fashion, with beautiful beading and some rhinestones to add that star sparkle.
A closer look at the back. I love the princess effect at the collar.
Ghoulia’s eyeshadow was perfect for the coral fabric.
Shoes by Mattel, of course.
Though lightweight, the fabric holds its shape very well. It would be lovely at any formal red carpet event. Or perfect for any princess waiting to have her hand kissed.
Hope you’ve enjoyed my eco-friendly design with a touch of glamor. See you next time on the runway!
To see previous designs on All Stars Season 2:
Episode 5: You’ve Got Male
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
Very nice and sexy, too! Missed last Thursday’s broadcast because of a cable problem which was probably caused by a sugar high in the transmission lines caused by the glut of holiday reruns.
Thanks very much.
I’ve probably had that same kind of sugar high in my transmission lines, but mine was caused by sentimental writing. 😉
Yeah, that always gets to me too.
I don’t know if it’s good or bad.
I wish there had been a print at High Fashion. I’m surprised you didn’t make your own print, since that’s kind of your signature thing now. Regardless, this is very chic, very artistic, and I love the collar.
Thank you. =)
Hmmm, I wonder if there’s a “make your own fabric” challenge coming this season. There are still seven designers left, so maybe when there are fewer?
I like the coral! The trim is beautiful.
Thanks so much!
Holy cat that is gorgeous! The way you created and shaped the bodice & neckline out of the trim is really beautiful. I think that is something that on a real red carpet would end up on the top 5 best list!
Thanks very much! That trim was so gorgeous I barely had to do anything.
The color–perfect!
The ballgown silhouette–perfect!!
The back of that collar–beyond perfect!!
Thanks for all the praise. This may be my favorite of my designs for this season–but the trim’s doing most of the work for me.