An aside here: Isn't this the model who tripped on Kara Saun's too-long hem last year?
What is her name?
Next - how about KARA?!?! What a surprise! Of all the collections, hers is the one that I can actually picture my daughter (age 20, dancer in NYC) wearing. This collection is young and hip and okay URBAN even though I think that adjective has been way overused. Yes, I can see that the hats remind us of Jay McCarroll. And the tiered dress a little. But look at the rest - nothing like Jay or anyone else. Look at those colors! And that fabric. I love the way this looks like a real collection with elements that cross over from one design to the next and yet every single outfit is fresh and unique. If I were a magazine editor I would put this dress on the cover: What a beauty!
How is it that a man as young as Daniel Vosovic has the maturity to create a collection that could easily be compared to Calvin Klein or Ralph Lauren? I love this white coat. Look at the collar. At first glance, Daniel's collection might seem safe or unexciting, but look more closely. I think the judges might see some real invention here and genuine class. Congratulations, Daniel.
Chloe's collection was the biggest surprise to me. Some of the pieces seem retro 80's and I'm not sure if that was what she was going for. I'm not crazy about the shiny fabrics (the mauve and the gold). IMHO her prints aren't very youthful either. So, no matter how skillful or interesting a particular design is - this can not overcome it's execution in a less-than-ideal fabric. Throughout the season Chloe has shown elegance, restraint and good taste. She obviously has great skill and experience. I don't know what she was striving for here - It just doesn't seem like Chloe. I'll be anxious to see this collection in motion because I'm sure I am missing something. Of course I LOVE Grace!
ETA: Many many people have Chloe to WIN this. Others have Daniel. So, I have to give the producers credit for keeping things lively!
These are just my initial impressions. I'm sure I'll feel differently after seeing the show. Can't wait for that!
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The model that tripped in Kara Saun's dress was Leticia Birkheur(sp?). That's not the same model :-)
I liked the pictures I saw of Chloe's designs. And, I have to say that I'm disappointed to hear you say that her line wasn't "youthful" enough, as if that is a negative. WOW!! I know that the fashion industry is obsessed with youth. As long as we accept that as if it's a law of nature, it will remain that way. I love some of the youthful things as well. But I know I can't wear them. Even if they would fit :)), they look ridiculous on a more mature woman. There are styles that do look fabulous on older women but there is soooo little to chose from.
I could go on and on, but I'll get off my soapbox now......
I think a lot of Kara's collection looks messy. All those tiers of fabric just makes it look haphazardly constructed and makes the girls look like pillows.
I was very surprised by Santino's collection. It was so much better than what he did during PR.
Kara has some beautiful designs, but her collection did not seem cohesive.
I was very disappointed by Chloe's designs. There were dresses in it that looked like they were made by the other designers on the show. There was one that very much like something Daniel F would have made, something that looked like it was designed by Santino, something that looked like it was designed by Nick.
Daniel V's designs were classic and beautiful.
oh yeah, i forgot to mention -- during daniel's showing, rebecca (his model, and personally my favorite on the show), tripped on her train hem on the walk back up the runway. it was gasp-worthy for a millisecond, but whatever... the skirt was long and fluid and we all know how easy a heel can get caught in the mess...
btw, my alltime favorite piece from daniel is the nicky hilton dress, with the bold graphic print, with the confident strut of rebecca. it's definitely up there on my all-time fav PR outfit. that modern sass was definitely dearly missed in his final collection.
thanks for your fav pics, laura! i'm sure the judges will never cease to surprise us on their scrutiny and praises!
btw, apparently the empire waistline is back with a vengeance. a lot of pregnant-looking silhouettes on the runway, including baby phat, cynthia steffe, narcisco rodriguez, nanette lepore, reem acra, and the prominent bump at marc jacobs.
i tried to find instances of puffed sleeves a la chloe, and could only find more demure versions at jill stuart and alice roi. chloe's got the handle on that one! :)
I'm pretty sure that is Eden in the seafoam green top and plaid jacket and baby blue legs..... I can't believe I just described an outfit like that....
I'm still sticking with Kara and Santino. Kara for her use of color and flow. And fun. Santino's was just so much better and more reigned in than what he did on the show. Perhaps he just did that FOR the show?
Still a bit yawny on Daniels, though willing to admit that perhaps they're growing on me a tad. I just don't think there's anything, like, all that innovative about his stuff, from what I can see in these photos.
Chloe's, well... I just can't get over that Pepto-pink, pouf-sleeved, oversized monstrosity. Talk about Dynasty!
Laura, I've seen some speculation on other sites that Kara was the decoy based upon the fact that she used only one of the models from the show.
Personally, I can't tell. I think the collections all looked worthy of fashion week.
For what it's worth, I think all the designers where channeling a little bit of Jean Muir in some of their designs -- her designs were feminine in a very elegant way, so I mean that in a good way. I still have to say, though, that' I'm underwhelmed by Chloe's final designs and impressed with Kara's -- relative to each's performance during PR2.
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