Ew, ick, and double EW. Last night’s winner in the Project Runway finale was the ego-maniac Christian Siriano. He beat Jillian Lewis out to make it to the final 2 with Rami Kashou and ended up as the youngest winner of Project Runway.
So that means I guess that looking like an ostrich will be BIG this fall.
However, it WAS nice to see some humility coming through, he truly was a basket of nerves, my word I think the man is even human. His thoughts on the final?
“I was just competing with really amazing designers. I mean, Jillian and Rami are really amazing designers. They are so talented, it was scary. I didn’t know what the judges would want, it was scary, but it worked out.”
Well yes, I guess for HIM it did since he won the show.
As a result, Christian is receiving kudos from all over the industry, most notably Victoria Beckham who appeared on last night’s show as a special guest judge. Christian walked away with a brand new car, and a $100 K prize as well as some serious industry notoriety, which is probably worth more than the previous 2 combined. His future? Some charity work, and his next line.
It’s make it or break it time on Project Runway. Jillian Lewis, Rami Kashou, and Christian Siriano are going head to head to head to battle it out to see who gets crowned winner of this season’s Project Runway. Before you dial in to the big finale, here is a sneak peek at the collections they showed just a few short weeks ago at New York’s Fashion Week in Bryant Park. Who do you think should take home the title.
Our first runner up is the ego-maniac Christian Siriano with his impressive imagination *cough* ego, construction that goes beyond impeccable, and his excessive use of the word “fierce”. Oh, have I mentioned the ego? Equally impressive. He stands a good shot here, which only means, he’s in the Top Three and it’s anyone’s game. (It doesn’t mean he’s actually won yet *cough ego*) He’s already been referred to as a ‘fashion prodigy’ (vis a vis Tim Gunn) and his collections are a little outside the box, outlandish, but have this creative romance meets warrior vibe. What do you think? If the contest was being based on ego, which sadly for him it is not, he’d have it in the bag. I’m surprised they managed to squeeze his whole head into Bryant Park to be honest. Ok, I’m supposed to be impartial and I’ve officially said too much. IF he wins, I just hope they give him a big fat piece of Humble Pie in his prize package. But who knows, have a look at his collection and make your own judgement.
Then we have the only lady in this season’s Top Three, lovely Jillian Lewis. Screw impartial, this is where my money is, as her pieces are things I could actually see myself wearing. And in Ready-To-Wear, this is what the designers need to be doing. I love love love the gown with the teensy belt. So innovative! She is the consummate perfectionist on this season, and has exhibited a flawless attention to detail which you can see in her collection here. Her dress she made out of Twizzlers is yet another example of how her creative genius works. She’s got a good shot as well. She was flattered by Michael Kors in terms of ‘wearability’ and ‘flattery to a woman’s figure’. Huh. Not too shabby to get compliments from Mr. Kors. I’ll take it.
Next up is Rami Kashou. Not sure exactly why he is in the Top Three, I have my own thoughts on who else SHOULD be there, but I don’t produce the show, so my opinion doesn’t matter. But you know every reality show has a finalist at the end that everyone questions. That’s our Rami. He did surprise at Bryant Park tho. You all know him from his pieces that are allllllll about the draping. His goddess style gowns have been winning the judges over all season long, but as the season dragged on, familiarity became a big complaint here as one goddess gown began to look like another. My favorite from this collection is the drapey black and gray strapless gown. So cute. He is probably the least likely to win in my opinion, though any one of them can take it at this point. Nina Garcia complemented him last week for stepping outside his draping comfort zone and focusing more on heavy construction.
Who do you think is going to take it? It’s anyone’s game here, really. Either way, no matter what happens, these are some pretty solid designers that will be around for a while. Project Runway and a Bryant Park showing alone are all they need to get the career mojo going.
Ew, ick, and double EW. Last night’s winner in the Project Runway finale was the ego-maniac Christian Siriano. He beat Jillian Lewis out to make it to the final 2 with Rami Kashou and ended up as the youngest winner of Project Runway.
