For their final collections on Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars, the designers were given four days to create five looks in a cohesive collection. They were later presented a twist: a sixth look using scrap materials from one of their previous designs from the season.
For my final collection, I looked to the past and some of the glamorous screen legends of the 1930s and 1940s. After studying many photos of them, I chose one look from each star to be modified for a Monster High teen. I wasn’t trying to replicate a dress exactly, but to re-create a look appropriate for my model. I hope you enjoy my collection, Homage!
First up, Lagoona Blue pays homage to Carole Lombard.
This is also the design that uses fabric from a past challenge, Week 2’s A Night at the Opera. The A-line underdress uses the same purple fabric. The embellished lace overdress is made of fabric from Houston’s fantastic High Fashion.
Electra (renamed from a modified Abbey Bominable doll) pays homage to Gene Tierney in gold-embellished ivory velvet, also from High Fashion.
My youngest model, Howleen Wolf, pays homage to Betty Grable.
From the back. This fabric is a gift from Debbie C.
I made a slip of the same fabric and used a shrug for more modesty since Howleen is only a youngster.
Because I already used one Clawdeen Wolf as a model this season, this second doll has been renamed Leah Wolf. She’s paying homage to Hedy Lamarr.
Ophelia (renamed from a modified Abbey Bominable doll) is paying homage to Rita Hayworth.
Front and side views of the dress. The blue satin is a gift from Lynne.
Back view of the dress.
For the final look, Frankie Stein pays homage to Vivien Leigh.
The original Victor Stiebel gown was magenta with a turquoise ruffle, but I changed the colors for Frankie using green velvet from High Fashion and lavender silk for the ruffle.
All the jewelry was designed by me. All the shoes are by Mattel. I hope you’ve enjoyed the collection and feel as if you’ve been brushed by the stardust of these amazing Hollywood legends. The Monsters were happy to help.
Thanks for checking in every week to see my designs for the Project Runway All Stars challenges and for your comments. Maybe we’ll see you again on the runway this summer!
To see each previous week’s designs, please click on the links below.
Week 10: Let’s Get Down to Business
Week 9: When I Get My Dress in Lights
Week 8: O! Say, Can You Sew?
Week 7: Puttin’ On the Glitz
Week 6: Fashion Faceoff
Week 5: Clothes Off Your Back
Week 4: Good Taste Tastes Good
Week 3: Patterning for Piggy
Week 2: A Night at the Opera
Week 1: Unconventional Challenge
Oh course my favorite was from Gone With the Wind, although Carol Lombard was a close 2nd. This was a great idea! I love that you used the Monster Dolls, added a little more fun! As for PR Allstars, glad the winner won -but it would have been nicer if he hadn’t whined so much and made himself so unlikable this time around … also Michael C designs for the real housewives I think.
I don’t mean to correct you, because I appreciate your praise, but the dress pictured isn’t from Gone With The Wind. It’s Vivien Leigh’s dress modified in green velvet and lavender. I mention this because (1) it’s not easy to find her in couture not related to one of her iconic looks for her roles, and (2) I would never attempt a knock-off of Scarlett O’Hara’s green velvet dress when Carol Burnett already did it so well that nothing else can ever measure up.
I was really pleased with the All Stars winner, though I like all three of the finalists and their collections.
Of the three finalists, I was happy it was Mondo, although it was OBVIOUS Austin was not (which kinda made it even better that Mondo won). LOL I still wish Rami had gone further.
Did you watch the show after the show? Austin was barely able to suppress his feelings. They are just two different kinds of designers.
Oh yeah!! It was killing him.
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y ! ! !
Thank you!
Happy Birthday again! Thought you needed a second one to go with your evening attire.
It’s the perfect accessory. Thanks!
oh brother, “awaiting moderation”. As if ***I*** would post something obscene???
I think it only does that the first time a comment is posted under a particular name or email address, as a spam filter. Once I approve it the first time, if you use the same combo in the future, comments should post immediately. Unless you do as my brother does, and entertain me with new names and email addresses that I usually end up having to Google.
I LOVE your inspiration idea!!!! These are all great, but the Carole Lombard look is my favorite. That purple is gorgeous and I like the lines of it. The Hedy Lamarr look is a close second, though. I have really enjoyed your work this season. There were times when you did better looks than anyone on the show.
Finally, Happy Birthday!! Hope it was fabulous!!!!
Thank you very much for the praise. I really love how the Carole Lombard dress turned out, too. I’m glad you enjoyed the little Monsters. =)
Thanks for the birthday wishes. Happy birthday to your brother, too. =)
I love Leah Wolf paying homage to Hedy Lamarr.
I see from the other comments that someone had a birthday. I hope you had a happy birthday!
Thank you very much. I did have a good day–but they’re all good in some way or another.
My gosh, Hedy Lamarr was gorgeous. I don’t think I realized that until I saw so many photos of her.