On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars, the designers were asked to create a ready-to-wear look using fabrics from designer Elie Tahari’s collection. Tahari acted as this week’s guest judge and mentor, and the winner’s design would be manufactured, featured, and sold in Elie Tahari’s stores and online.
The model I chose for this challenge is the all black and white version of Frankie Stein. Of course, I didn’t have any of Tahari’s textiles, but I did have a lovely piece of rust-colored dupioni silk. When I averaged the cost of my supplies, I’m sure I brought the design in at a price point that would be profitable for retail sale.
The look is actually separates: a blouse and a skirt.
Although Frankie comes with her own nuts and bolts jewelry, I added a necklace that I designed to compliment her look.
Frankie’s shoes are by Mattel. I added stripes of satin ribbon to provide some interest near the hemline.
Frankie is ready to wear her new outfit immediately! Hope you’ve enjoyed the challege. See you next time on the runway!
To see previous designs on All Stars Season 2:
Episode 8: Flapper Fashion Face-Off
Episode 7: An Unconventional Nightmare Before Christmas
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
I like this one. I especially like the color in contrast to black-and-white.
I never got the “ready-to-wear look” concept. Does that include jeans that have been purposefully ripped and mutilated before I get to do so in them? 🙂
(I have sensitivities to dyes and a thrilling episode with tie-dye shirt to prove it. So, to me, nothing I wear is off-the-shelf; I wash clothes before I wear them at least twice. Once upon a childhood, one of the ways stores would discourage shoplifting was by using itching powder.)
Eep to the itching powder–and to dye sensibilities!
Thanks for the words of praise. Isn’t it crazy how we pay to wear clothes that are pre-distressed? Funny world…
I like that the price was $500 – 700 — who is ready to wear with that price … and Uli got screwed.
But let’s talk about your dress- I love it! And the doll is gorgeous, the black and white is amazing!
Thank you! I think this doll is so cool. Thank goodness she’s the only one they produced in black and white. There is no more budget for dolls.
I said the exact same thing to Cary about the price point, Marika!
The same people who made the past year the most profitable one in its 100-year history for Rolls Royce automobiles–that price point is a steal for them!
Lovely colour.
Thank you. I just love that type of silk, too, which was introduced to me by Mark G. Harris.
I particularly love that skirt!!!! And like, Mark, I like the color.
Thank you very much, Gary.