On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars, the remaining contestants were asked to create looks for popular style vloggers that incorporated Pantone’s 2014 Color of the Year: Radiant Orchid. In addition, their designs needed to include an element that the designers believed would be a fashion trend in 2014.
One thing I don’t need hanging around my workroom in the week before Christmas is a vlogger. Fortunately, I have an inspiring model in Twyla, because if anyone understands the importance of purple, she does. As for my fashion trend, I know that 2014 is the year of prints, and I say it’s the year of geometric prints. (Apparently, the designers at Alexander McQueen agree with me. Score!)
My look begins with a floor-length coat made of a fabric that not only illustrates my design trend but uses Radiant Orchid as one of the colors.
Beneath the coat, I went full-on Radiant Orchid with a shimmering mermaid gown.
Twyla shows off Mattel’s vibrant heels.
Twyla is ready to begin her purple reign! Hope you’ve enjoyed the look. See you next time on the runway!
Previous looks from this season:
Week 7: As Sewn On TV
Week 6: Marge Madness
Week 5: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Week 4: Get Back to Class!
Week 3: There Are No Bad Cocktails, Just Bad Designers
Week 2: Bitten by the Fashion Bug
Week 1: You Got Punked
Well you certainly used more orchid than Christopher “it’s not a compliment” Palu. I really wanted Nina to slap some ears back and get thesse designers in line. I like Vicktor more than Chris — I really wish Christopher and his seaweed would have left.
I like Viktor a lot, too. And I LOVE Nina. That expression on her face!
I really like Christopher and thus I am glad he stayed, but I also HATE when they barely do the actual challenge, so I did think Victor stuck closer to the color part of the challenge, but the judges were right that he simply combined two timeless trends rather than forecasting one for 2014.
It’s hard for me when I really like the designers beyond what they create. I like Viktor and everyone who’s left, so from here on out, every elimination will make me a little sad, so I have to base it entirely on what they design.
Fortunately, I fell asleep during the previous week PRAS rerun and slept through the entire new episode. So I didn’t have to yawn through radiant orchid. Orchid is not my fav color. So while I liked your designs, I would have loved them with a different color palate.
Thanks! I love any variation of purple and green together, so I liked being able to use this doll with the orchid.
I would never have guessed that under that coat, she wore that gown. I really like the coat; I’m not too fond of orchid color. I do like the gown’s color (back view) with her hair color.
Thanks! Who knew so many people were anti orchid?
Maybe orchid is out of season? Give it a few, and I’m sure it will be the new rage :).
It is Pantone’s 2014 Color of the Year. =)
I love this week – one of your best ever! And I like the color/s!!
Thanks very much, Helen! Purple and green are one of my favorite combinations.
Cool coat, and even cooler dress! I love purple in any shade, so this color worked for me!
Thanks, Gary. As you know, I love purple and green together.
Wonderful colours. I like Alexander McQueen. Shame my wallet doesn’t.
For real! I love looking at fashion, but I definitely don’t have the figure or the income for it.