Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?
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We won!
Summer and I won the second week’s challenge of LJ Runway Monday! I’d like to thank judges Michelle Hors, Miranda Priestly, and TJBTimmy, boss-of-us Heidi Gunn, the other designers, Mattel Top Model Figarunt for behaving so badly, Mattel Top Model Nikki for breaking her hip, and all the people who read and commented.
I’m that much closer to the $100,000!
What? There’s no money involved?
Dang.
Figaro models Mark G. Harris‘s design.
Nikki models Timothy J. Lambert‘s design.
In our other lives, we are all writers.
You can read what the judges had to say right here.
LJ Runway Monday Challenge, Week 2
(I can do that, too, Mark G. Harris.)
This week on Bravo, the Project Runway designers were challenged to design a cocktail dress with their models as their clients. Their task was to use green textiles; that is, textiles that are environmentally responsible: no synthetics, no poisonous dyes and that, when appropriate, were organically-grown. The other part of the challenge was that the models, not the designers, went to Mood to pick out the fabrics. EEK!
If you think the PR designers were a little freaked, imagine the reactions of the Runway Monday designers, Mark G. Harris, Teej, and me–our models are made of PLASTIC. What do they know about green?
My fears seemed justified when Summer presented me with:
dark green satin and a bundle of raffia ribbon. RAFFIA?
I could have thrown the raffia in the trash, but since Summer picked it and I was designing for her, I simply considered it another part of my challenge. I envisioned her attending a Manhattan cocktail party hosted by Al “King of Green” Gore and his wife, Tipper, to honor several dignitaries from Madagascar, the Philippines, Cameroon, and Nigeria, where the raffia palm grows and is an important part of the countries’ cultures.
When Summer mentioned Grace Kelly as one of her fashion icons, I knew immediately how I wanted to dress her. Her instinct about fabric color that would contrast with yet complement her hair and skin was good. My design evokes 1940s understated glamor with its scooped neck, cap sleeves, and peplum waist over a three-paneled pencil skirt. Using the organic raffia ribbon–with a little drama in the back–to cinch the waist and to accent Summer’s shoes brings the design a twenty-first century global sensibility.
Teaser Two
This week’s photos for Runway Monday will be posted sometime after midnight. Y’all ready for an outtake?
Teaser
Overheard in the workroom:
Summer: Satin is my favorite fabric.
Becks: Satin’s not a fabric, it’s a weave.
Summer: Like Figaro’s hair?
Becks: You could weave Figaro’s hair into satin. You can also weave satin from silk or wool–
Summer: No wool. Wool makes me itch. That’s not wool satin, is it? I’ll start scratching on the runway.
Becks: (eyeshift) So what do you want in a design?
Summer: Elegance. Sophistication.
Becks: Who do those words call to mind? Who did you think of when you picked these fabrics?
Summer: Grace Kelly. I love Grace Kelly.
Becks: (mutters) Because raffia just screams Grace Kelly…
I’m concerned.
The judges have made their decision
In the Runway Monday challenge, the winner is announced right here. Hint: It wasn’t my design that won. But I’m fine with that. I enjoyed your comments and what the judges had to say. Plus I liked the other two designs. I’m glad I don’t have to vote. Thanks to the judges–“Miranda,” “Michelle,” and Mary, for their hard work, and to Marika for putting it all together. (What is this M theme?)
I’m looking forward to this week’s challenge. I had no idea this would be as much fun as it is.
Runway Monday, Challenge 1
In the first Project Runway challenge, the designers had to take their materials from a grocery store and use innovation and creativity in their designs. The Runway Monday designers
Everyone is encouraged to comment with snark or praise–your choice–and I will respond to all comments. The judges will make their decision on Marika’s journal sometime Monday. Thanks!
Word
If you ever feel yourself tiring of Project Runway, my advice is buy yourself a Barbie doll and design for her according to the challenges. You watch the show in an entirely different way.
Coming Up: LJ Runway Monday
Hello, readers. I’m Mattel Top Model Summer, and I’ll be appearing on this LJ every Monday over the next few weeks. Maybe you’ve heard of the fashion reality show Project Runway, which begins its fifth season tonight (9/8 Central) on Bravo. With the help of Becky (or “Becks” as she’s frequently called, not to be confused with the Becks who married Posh Spice), I’ll be part of the LJ Runway challenge described in this announcement from LJ’s own Marika “Heidi Gunn” NOLA.
Becks will be my designer as we complete each week’s Project Runway challenge. You don’t have to watch Bravo’s show to enjoy Becks’s unequaled sense of fashion or what she calls my FEARLESS runway attitude. You can even be a celebrity judge one week (find out how to apply from Marika’s post, linked above).
Oh, there are some other designers, too–this guy and this guy, along with two additional Mattel Top Models. There’ve been rumors that you may see some of the workroom tensions and model drama on days other than Monday. That’s why the Clorox Wipes in the workroom are as big as the designers’ egos–things may get messy.
See you on Runway Mondays!
Summer working it for Mark G. Harris
Dear Mark G. Harris:
I understand you made disparaging comments about my wedding ensemble. My dear close personal friend, Fashion Expert Nina Garcia, suggested that I send you a few photos from my portfolio. She also wanted me to remind you that a fabulous new season of Project Runway begins Wednesday, July 16 at 9 p.m./8 central. That’s a new time, so don’t miss it!
In case you hadn’t heard, my dear close personal friend, Fashion Expert Nina Garcia, is no longer at Elle magazine! She begins her new job as fashion director at Marie Claire in September.
Ciao!
Summer
Mattel Top Model