The challenge for week five of Bravo TV’s Project Runway was to find a design that would take Brooke Shields’ character, Wendy Healy, of NBC’s Lipstick Jungle, from being a high-powered movie executive by day, to socializing with her husband at night.
LJ Runway Monday’s Heidi Gunn gave designers Timothy J. Lambert, Mark G. Harris, and me–Becks!–the same challenge. And now the judges will decide…
The length of Summer’s blue silk skirt seems strictly office. It’s softened by her silky top, which stays on the safe side of provocative with the crossed pattern of its sheer satin straps.
Detail of the front.
Summer needs to walk briskly into a boardroom and take charge. To enable her to do that in a pencil skirt, rather than just put a slit up the back seam, I used a kick pleat: ease of movement without being too racy for the office.
Again, the severity of the business cut is softened by the feminine top–which will be what draws the eye when Summer goes out after work.
Detail of the back.
She can bring home the bacon…
And of course, I’d never forget the all-important Shoe Shot.
You can see Timothy’s design here and Mark’s design here. Throughout Monday, you can read what the judges are saying about each design on Heidi Gunn’s post. You’re welcome to comment in any of those places; however, the designers can’t answer on Heidi’s post (Shhhh, we’re pretending we’re sequestered backstage and can’t hear the judges snarking about us!).
Did you miss my other designs?
Week 4: Olympic Gold
Week 3: New Orleans Inspiration
Week 2: Going Green I won!
Week 1: Grocery Store
I would like to see a close up of the front of the dress… specifically the pink straps please
Thank you, that’s what I needed!
You’re welcome.
That’s a sweet top. As always, love the shoes!
Merci, kind sir. I’m sitting here gnashing my teeth about a certain LBD.
I love it. You should have this one ‘sewn’ up. Pun intended.
Thank you, but holy seam ripper, did you see how elegant Nikki and Figaraunch are dressed? Fantastic! I’m glad I’m not a judge!
This is one of your best. The top is killer. That skirt gives the top a sweet edge… and that kick pleat! I bet there are 3rd-year students at F.I.T. who can’t do one, let alone do one on that minute scale, where every potential flaw (yours if flawless) is magnified.
Thank you. You are too kind. No, trust me. You are TOO KIND.
Oh my God!! Hi!!! Hi, Summer!! I miss you!!! I, like, TiVo’d you the other night when you were on America’s Got Talent when you tried to add 2 + 2, and the show went into overtime, and personally I think they were, like, ultra rude not letting you finish. Call me!!!
Did you hook up with that homeless guy from the bench yet?
Oh my God, like, he wasn’t there when I got there… all I saw was, like, your phone number and “PLEASE CALL ME I’M SO LONELY PLEASE PLEASE!!” scratched on the bench.
The kickpleat…nice touch! And I LOVE how you never forget the shoes!
Thank you. I hope the shoes survive the season, after all I’ve put them through.
Just use that as an excuse to buy more. LOL
I love it. This is my favorite of yours thus far. Ooh La La!
JM is here for the weekend and he says “Bonjour.”
Bonjour, JM! (Is he still there? Does he love the new place?)
Thank you for the compliments to the design. You can borrow it, but you have to promise not to stretch the shoes. 😉
The top is stunning. And of course your shoes are Sarah Jessica Parker worthy (as always!)
Thank you. I am compelled to do something to the shoes now, or else my design seems unfinished.
of course your shoes are Sarah Jessica Parker worthy (as always!)
Interesting that you took that as a compliment.
I would like to see a close up of the pleat in the back.
Well??
Becky is out getting programs printed, having her car serviced, etc., getting ready for her mother’s memorial service. She should be back soon.
Give her a hug for me. (I’ll smack that bitch Miranda around….)
Tell her to let us know if she needs anything tonight. We’re happy to help out.
Sorry–by the time I got back, the winner had been announced anyway. I’m afraid I couldn’t have obliged in any case, because of a tragic trip Summer took to the Houston Zoo. THE DINGO ATE HER SKIRT.
Oh, I’m sorry, Miranda–mocking that line might make YOU a little edgy.
HA!
BWA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!