Runway Monday: In a Place Far, Far Away (PR 10:12)

On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway, the designers were taken to Oheka Castle in Long Island to get inspiration for the avant-garde look that would be their last challenge before showing at Fashion Week. I couldn’t go to Oheka Castle, but I did take my inspiration from a princess and a castle: the movie Snow White and the Huntsman. I loved the variations of gray and silver of the sets and the costumes in the movie, as well as the combination of soft and hard textures in the outfits worn by Kristen Stewart.

Debby was the backer who provided the fabric for this challenge, and I chose one of my favorite models, Shannon, to walk the runway.

The knit fabric of the dress is a mix of textures and patterns.

The single touch of color is provided by a ruby pendant, reminiscent of the movie’s drops of blood that give Snow White her red lips.

The tattered princess look is one of my favorites to design. The metallic strips at the hemline mimic the color and shine of chain mail. The slight ruching below the hips, though not as obvious in the photos, provides additional dramatic texture to the length of the dress.