On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway, the designers went to Radio City Music Hall, where they were treated to a performance by The Rockettes. Their challenge: to design a new costume for The Rockettes to wear during an upcoming appearance. The look had to have appeal both close up and far away from the stage, be durable enough for a dancer, and be appropriate for appearances that would include children.
Pamela is the perfect model for this challenge and my choice of silver for the design. I wanted an outfit that would be shiny, eye-catching, and fall somewhere between a costume suitable for a ballerina and an ice skater.
The way these sequins seem to be always in motion is not as apparent in photographs, but they catch and reflect all movement and light in a dramatic way.
The straps are silver sequins, as are Pamela’s earrings.
The black mesh bodice has barely discernible sequins on the reverse side, to mimic the skirt without turning the costume into sequin overkill.
Mattel designed the perfect shoes for the costume.
Hope the design makes you feel like kicking up your heels. See you next time on the runway!
Skirt fabric gift of Rhonda and Lindsey. Bodice fabric provided by Timothy J. Lambert.
To see previous challenges from this season:
Episode 9: It’s All About Me (PR 10:9)
Episode 8: Starving Artist (PR 10:8)
Episode 7: Oh My Lord and Taylor (PR 10:7)
Episode 6: Fix My Friend (PR 10:6)
Episode 5: It’s My Way On the Runway (PR 10:5)
Episode 4: Women On the Go (PR 10:4)
Episode 3: Welcome Back (or not) to the Runway (PR 10:3)
Episode 2: Candy Couture
Episode 1: A Times Square Anniversary Party
And away we go! Pamela is dressed to kick up a storm.
BTW, did you know the Rockettes originated in Saint Louis? In 1925 a 16-member dance line called the MISSOURI ROCKETS was formed to dance before the feature film at the Missouri Theater on Grand Avenue. Seven years later the group’s performance at the opening night of Radio City Music Hall led to a permanent engagement and a name change to the Rockettes. Not to worry, the Missouri Theater isn’t here anymore either.
New York stole your Rockettes! Who knew?!?
Sequins and disco balls! Mesmerizing and dazzling.
You’re putting on a Qiana shirt and gold chains right now, aren’t you?!?
bah doooooooo!!!
(Actually, I’m not really fond of gold. I like silver and stainless colors more. The closest I got to wearing a gold-like color necklace was one made of sandal wood beads I bought in support of visiting Tibet monks at Virginia Tech.)
I’m pretty sure no matter which–gold or silver–you prefer, disco is all in the attitude. Party on!
Love it as always!! I especially like the skirt!
Thank you, Gary. Rhonda and Lindsey had to dash out on Craft Night for photo shoot props, spotted that fabric, and brought it back to me. Lucky find!