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| The contestants were presented with a group of five different body modification pieces in an artistic setting. The assignment - make clothing that is five minutes in the future fashion forward and that will spotlight your specific body modification. Much easier said than done. |
The concept was a world where body modification was part of fashion. The designers worked in teams of three to have a cohesive collection featuring three individual looks that showcased the body mod. There were five different body modifications - chest feathers, back serrated waves, shoulder horns, a lighted necklace that I thought a bit less edgy than the rest, and an around-the-neck ruffle. Teams were randomly assigned via a new button bag.
Here's the fashion - winners and losers only. If you want to see all of the fashion, here's a link to a good blog with solid photographs of each look. There were some interesting things in this 2-day challenge, but gaps in skill certainly came to the front as well.
The winners and losers couldn't have been farther apart. What saved the winners from crashing was the skill of Sebastian. Although Tessa took over the group and directed it, it was his sewing and construction skills that saved the team and brought them to the win. Having a strong personality (Tessa) to direct the team was also crucial to their success, although a pain to live through.
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| Designer Afa Ah Loo from Sanoa came very close to winning this episode. His pants were piped, incredibly well sewn, and he did a stunning job covering her shoes. The neck ruffle was still allowed to be a star element. |
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| Sebastian Grey from Columbia designed this outstanding dress. With each bias-cut wavy panel attached to perfectly-sewn tulle, it looked as if each piece of the dress was suspended in air and it moved beautifully. |
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| Tessa Clark was last week's winner and had immunity this week. She loved her piece. The skirt was her concept, but she had Sebastian cut it for her because she couldn't actually construct the drape. Sebastian also made the handbag for her - in two hours! So, basically, Tessa actually constructed the top - the weakest part of the outfit. I love that skirt and want one! |
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| Frankie Lewis did a quick last-minute change and sewed together this leather sheath dress with bolero jacket. You can barely see the chest feather modification. |
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| The original idea was textual differences between the leather and this shimmery material. This design by Kovid Kapoor was an epic fail. Once again, the chest feathers are almost invisible. |
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| Renee Hill chose dark colors for her fitted pant and short 'jacket'. The feathers are somewhat visible here, but the jacket was designed more like a straight-jacket with no easy way in or out. Rather torturous. |
I think it's fairly evident who was on top and who on the bottom, but here's who actually won and lost. In the winning group, Sebastian won the episode with that fabulous paneled dress. Tessa was on the bottom in that group, but was still safe. In the losing group, Renee was safe and it came to a decision between Kovid and Frankie. Frankie was sent home. It was week two and she was in the bottom both times, so yes. It was the totally right decision.
Sebastian is a design powerhouse. I'm looking forward to seeing what he'll do in future weeks. There are certainly many other designers in the Workroom who won't have much left in their creative wells. I'm looking forward to the next train-wreck of an elimination in Week 3.
Have a wonderful Friday. My eyebrow tattoo from yesterday is totally fabulous and I'll see what I can do for a photo down the line here. I have a month before my next appointment so I have time before I take a pic. I'll be back tomorrow, so hang tight, be kind, and think fashion today.
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