This blog entry has modified photos and text from a previously published blog entry.
On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars, the designers were faced with the unconventional materials challenge. They were taken to a Christmas store and given a budget. One of the rules of the challenge was that the final design couldn’t look Christmasy.
I went to the 99 Cent store and found this stocking:
I decided to stay with the green color palette with my choice of a Monster High model, Venus McFlytrap. I designed a strapless, body-hugging dress using the stocking fabric with the satin finish.
I used the felt back of the stocking to create a double-breasted jacket for the dress.
Venus is ready for a holiday party without looking like a Christmas tree. The shoes are by Mattel, of course.
Hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s look. See you next time on the runway!
To see previous designs on All Stars Season 2:
Episode 6: Green Dress for the Red Carpet
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
Having mini-sized models gives you an advantage over the TV designers when it comes to using weird materials. Great job!
That’s exactly what I said to Tom and Tim when we were watching the show that night!
Thanks very much.
The only way this would be better if there were flies on it
I don’t want to see Venus eat flies. Seriously.
Thanks!
I like the way the buttons match her shoes and hair.
Thank you!
The felt jacket is my favorite part of this great design.
Thank you, Gary. So speaking of price point (as in another design’s post), I’d say that ninety-nine cents is a steal for the rest of us. Of course, I’m not factoring in my labor…