Friday, March 7, 2008

Project Runway Finale

The season finale of Project Runway was everything I hoped it would be.  There were tears, freak-outs, laughs, group hugs, unnecessary (yet totally acceptable) uses of the word "fierce," confrontations, and gays.  Oh, and there was some great fashion, too.  Watching the three designers' collections go down the runway in Bryant Park gave me the feeling of a proud father; I've watched these three talented people progress and learn how to make the judges (and the public) happy.  It was great.

Jillian was chosen to show her collection first.  Her's was the most diverse collection, showcasing her ability to produce pants, jackets, gowns, etc.  A lot lof her looks seem to be inspired by horseback riding; something about the fit of many of her pants brought this to mind.  Jillian's collection was dominated by a beautiful color palate of deep browns and excellent fabric choices.

Next up was Rami, the Israeli hottie.  His first look--a floor length gown--was awesome; exactly what you should start a collection with.  Each look is stunning and shows his trademark style of draping without being monotonous.  The last four dresses to come down the runway made me gasp--each one was more incredible and totally flawless than the last.

Finally, Fierce Christian showed us his over-the-top collection.  He may have overused black, but there is absolutely no question that he is an incredibly talented (young) designer.  His eye for detail shines through each piece and everything looks like it was made for the runways of Paris or Milan.  Fierce.

After seeing their collections, I kind of shifted my allegiances and was rooting for Rami.  Something about his collection just made me stop and say "wow!"  Jillian was eliminated first, followed by Rami, leaving Christian as the winner of Project Runway.  Congrats!  A new car, a spread in a magazine, and $100,000.  That's fierce.

Here are a few great Christian quotes from this final episode...

"I need fierce tallness and walks for days."
--On what types of models he was looking for.

"Gorge.  5'10".  Love"
--On finding the perfect model.

"Look fabulous.  Be really skinny.  Don't eat."
--Giving advice to one of his models before the show.

"Hello!  Did you have a doubt?"
--Upon winning!

"I am taking, like, a vaca.  I need a breaky break."
--Explaining what he's gonna do next.


What a season it was!  So much drama, both good and bad.  Can't wait for next time!

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