Project Runway: October 2010

Last night on Project Runway, Michael Kors expressed his misgivings about "the circus” coming to town while critiquing pieces from Mondo Guerra’s Fashion Week collection.

I, meanwhile, am praying that Mondo pulls out all the theatrical stops! Before I go any further, though, I should announce right now that Mondo is, in fact, my style soul mate.


Aww, just look at that bow-tie

His aesthetic is a mix of all the ideological things that interest me in general. It's hedonism meets mod meets gothic-lite meets a plethora of other influences that I would draw upon if I had an ounce of designing ability in me.

I love the buoyant color of this top paired with the dark skirt, for example. And the surprising use of yellow around the skirt's waist, just stunning:



Admittedly, his pieces are able to stand alone, without all the accessories he usually uses (but at least they're all adorable accessories).


How his clothes make my heart feel

Gretchen Jones' minimalist, "granola" perspective also intrigues me. When she was describing the approach she took to her collection (a nod to "outdoors" cultures all over the world), I thought, "Oh geez, here we go with the animal prints." So far though, I haven't seen anything eye-roll worthy or obvious from her. I think she's on the verge of single-handedly reviving 70s flare pants.


A piece from her 2010 Fashion Week collection

Last night Kors complained that her work wasn't high end enough or "granola deluxe." I can't really imagine how "granola deluxe" is supposed to look (sounds like a nasty flavor of ice cream to me), but the green sackcloth dress she showed yesterday represents her point of view perfectly (if only she'd made a romper!).

I'm sure I know who will win, but I must say that I equally adore what I've seen of both designer's collections. Each is refreshing as well as derivative in the best of ways. I'm so excited for the finale!

Who are you rooting for this season?
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