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Project Runway Season 5 and the Winner is…
Tonight’s finale featured a few things we expected - a tearful designer or two, a not so surprise judge, a caustic Kenley and something we didn’t expect - A pooping dog
Since the finale was taped in September, video and photos have been floating around on the internet, so, there weren’t too many surprises in terms of the collections presented in the show.
I did have to wonder what Korto was thinking… making two new peices for the runway show. I can’t imagine the pressure of trying to make two new pieces while trying to organize a show.
One of the best parts of the finale is watching all of the behind the scenes drama unfolding before the show begins.
Kenley continued to dismiss Tim Gunn’s feedback. I’ll bet she was second guessing that decision when she learned that Tim was one of the judges.
Leanne’s behind the scene challenge focused on one of her models bringing a dog to the fitting. Of course, it had to do its business and the model managed to clean it up wearing a floor length gown - good work!
The runway show.
Leanne was up first. Her work was bold and had clearly had strong European, Asian and 50s influences… My least favorite pieces were this green high collared dress and the oversized - tulle and ruffled skirt. Her wedding dress design grew on me.
Next up - Korto - She dedicated her collection to her family. Her fabrics were silky and shimmery, yet somehow a little less than I expected from her. Her strongest piece, even though traditional in style, was the wedding gown. The fabric of the outfit she was wearing would have made a great beginning of another.
Finally, Leanne
Her collection was influenced by water, was the most out there of the three collections. Fresh and flowing - all in a subtle and subdued palette… Very elegant and modern. The wedding gown was believable yet fresh in an unexpected way. I think my earlier thoughts are correct… I think she won!
An interesting part of the show is yet to come - the judges comments. This will be the first time we hear Tim’s thoughts from the judges chair.
Judges comments about the designers -
Kenley -
Michael - Loved the painting
Tim - Have a point of view
Nina - The only dress reminds me of another designer…
Korto -
Michael - Loved the inspiration
Nina - Effortlessly cohesive
Tim - Hit a bulls-eye
Leanne -
Michael - The workmanship look divine
Nina - Loved the variety
Tim - Smashing - smart- fantastic look
From the judges comments - I’d say Leanne is the winner… let’s see. One clue, is that the judges didn’t take too long to deliberate this season
First to go… Kenley… So that just leaves Korto and Leanne… And the winner is… Leanne!
I think the judges got it right! Congrats to Leanne!
Here’s a link to photos from this season.
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