Christian ROCKS!!! Project Runway (Season 4) [Mike Teavee]

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Let's be honest, I'm just one fat helpless addict of reality shows.

Project Runway Season 4 definitely knocks everybody’s socks off. Though I had to admit my love for Chris' bizarre tastes (even he really was over his top in the final collection that some pieces were actually very very costumey) over Rami's more classy, wearable seams; Rami did manage to put together a collection of well-executed women’s wear – like he said, a collection which celebrates feminity.

BUT the winner is – Christian Siriano!


Christian has been my favorite since day 1 of the competition, his first look reminds me of the Vivienne Westwood silhouette (be it the plaids or the uneven construction or the earthy tone). He is the one and only one who had consistently showed a strong statement of who he is as a designer through pieces in the season.

My personal choice of style is usually more the “less is more” school; yet the vision that Christian reflected is very compelling, it's always loud and strong and provocative. The point here though is – of course we lead a life in reality wearing everyday nothing dramatic, at the bottom of our heart however there for good is some kind of fantasy where the passion lies, and Christian is just that fabulous in realizing the sparks and dreams and dared to rock the world by revealing what it is within all of us.


Isn't fashion about fantasy, about flight of the imagination baby?!


Rami surely is a miracle draping artist who constantly create delicate art pieces, only he's too safe and I can't see him fitting into the history of fashion with a groundbreaking piece. Jillian is my second favorite in the show who kept bringing in impressive, surprising pieces (including some funky capes, trench coats that I absolutely would be thrilled to wear) yet she definitely needs to work on building up a unique and consistent trademark style as a designer; as for the moment though, she is only putting together a fun wardrobe which lacks cohesion and carries no brand identity.

I can see Rami working for Oscar de la Renta and Jillian working for Burberry Prorsum. But Christian! I like quoting Michael Kors' saying in the eleventh episode "he understands how to make clothes that are emotional in a fashion show that can be taken apart and work in real life" isn't that a clever learn from Alexander McQueen? He is so all-rounded, be it outfit for a wrestling diva or an Avant-Garde piece or a huge makeover with an outdated outfit… he immediately got a perfect idea of what works and what doesn't in split seconds! It is this versatility that makes him such a star!

Only his collection in the final episode resembles an established high fashion brand runway show (despite the fact that it reminds me of the recent seasons of Balenciaga… also a bit of Miu Miu / Prada…). However cocky and arrogant he might be, he never looks stupid or sick for his pride comes from the confidence (which is very understandable), even his fellow designers genuinely appreciate his talent, and that’s all it takes to the crown (plus, he is SO FREAKING YOUNG!!!).


On the designers' daily wear

My favorite would be Kit's sweet punk / Lolita looks; her shiny blonde hair and ribbon accessories make her impeccably adorable. Having noticed her carrying around a Vivienne Westwood bag most of the time, to me her style has been very Japanese “Kawaii” – which in fact is quite hard to strike a balance especially when you are no longer 18, but then her delivery is just right to the point.


Carmen's hairstyle is edgy and eye-catching, as an ex-model, I like that unique style of hers.











In real life however, Christian's look would be the closest to mine – for I bloody LOVE waistcoat, necklaces, cowboy boots, skinny jeans and colors sooooooooooooooooooo much! Kevin’s rock star look’s also my favorite (it was heartbreaking for him to be sent home so early!).


What I don't really get yet would be (1) how on earth can Jillian run in those 6-inch high heels all day long (she looks fantastically chic and elegant though)? (2) how come Ricky always look like a gay stripper in the hats he designed for himself?


Background Music: Hated Because Of Great Qualities – Blonde Redhead