This season of Project Runway has been full of great challenges: the red carpet look, pregnancy chic, eye catching look for an industry party, and on and on. Nothing like the Saturn car parts challenge of last season. So, why are the designers playing it so safe. Every other season, the designers have been champing at the bit for a chance to express themselves in a full-on gown. Now, they have been given the opportunity several times, and I haven't seen anything too exciting.
On Thrusday, the contestants were honored to design for Christina Aguilera in the tradition of Bob Mackie.
First, lets look at Bob Mackie's style.
Next, lets look at Ms. Aguilera's style.
I cut off her head, because I wanted to show those great shoes. After a quick Google image search for Ms. Aguilera, I conclude that she has rather simple tastes. Most photos show her in very revealing outfits, but they are largely solid colors, neutrals, small patterns, and a lot of skin. Skin seems to be her signature. So, given this challenge of marrying the King of Sequins, with the fleshy simple style of the star, what did the Project Runway designers come up with?
4 of the 8 remaining designers gave us floor sweeping yardage. And I mean yardage...
This pic is of model Ebony in Shirin's losing design. All in all, the designs were disappointing. Not one designer gave us headwear...which is a big part of Bob Mackie's aesthetic. Nicolas, Irina and Logan at least gave us some leg, of which we know Ms. Aguilera is a big fan. I think Nicolas should have won. He isn't my favorite designer, but I think he most closely met the challenge. His dress was appropriate, well made and stylish. It embodied three important qualities: it harkened to Bob Mackie's aesthetic, while still representing Nicolas's style, and it would flatter the wearer: one petite mega voice with a shimmy that should be seen for miles. So, designers, listen up. Be brave.
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