On the most recent episode of Project Runway All Stars, the designers were asked to compete in teams to create a female look and a menswear look. Their designs were inspired by the wardrobe on Lifetime’s December miniseries about Bonnie and Clyde. Though their looks were to borrow elements of the 1930s era, they were told to update them for a contemporary runway and not to create costumes.
I looked around and…there was no one to be on a team with me. So I opted out of the menswear part of the challenge–though I did choose Frankie Stein as my model, and Frankie’s an androgynous name. Good enough!
I chose blue wool houndstooth for a masculine element, and white satin for the softer part of my design.
The collar on the satin part of the shirt is trimmed with frayed wool. The cloche hat is timeless.
The shorts make the look younger and more appropriate for Frankie.
Mattel’s shoes are an updated nod to a bygone era.
Lawbreaker? More of a heartbreaker.
Hope you’ve enjoyed this week’s look. See you next time on the runway!
Previous looks from this season:
Week 4: Get Back to Class!
Week 3: There Are No Bad Cocktails, Just Bad Designers
Week 2: Bitten by the Fashion Bug
Week 1: You Got Punked