ANIKANIK || onebighappymess

I’ve been religiously downloading every episode of Project Runway season 5 ever since it came out, and now it’s down to the last episode: the Bryant Park runway show, where the last three designers will compete to be Project Runway’s top fashion designer.

I like Leanne’s collection, I think it’s very cohesive, and her clothes are always very architectural yet still has a sense of softness and fluidity.  She revealed during episode 13 that she was inspired by waves and water, hence she chose only two colors for her clothes: aqua and cream. Her collection evokes sophistication and modernity. I think she has a very strong chance of winning this season because she has consistently impressed the judges with her works, and let’s face it, she’s clearly the crowd favorite.

However, I LOVE Kenley’s work. I ‘ve always loved her daring use of colors, print, and fabric throughout the show and now, in her final collection. If you’ve been watching the show this season, you’ll know that she heavily draws inspiration from the 40’s and 50’s era. She actually looks like a pinup girl herself with the way she dresses and styles her hair. She’s quite unpopular with her fellow designers, especially during the last few episodes, because of her smug and rude attitude to everyone including the judges. She snaps at Heidi and Michael after being criticized and becomes very defensive. But even if the show portrayed Kenley like this, for some reason I wasn’t turned off, unlike Wendy Pepper from the first season whom the viewers love to hate.

Kenley has a very strong personality and point of view, and she translates that to her clothes. Her collection’s theme is “Alice in Wonderland”. I think despite the use of vintage silhouettes it’s still very whimsical and fun.  Although Leanne is the crowd favorite I’m rooting for Kenley to win.

The biggest disappointment this season would have to be Korto. Her collection is a tragic downfall from her impressive works in the show (some of which have won for various challenges) . She said her inspiration is “Africa” but aside from the big and heavy beaded necklaces, there really is nothing grandstanding about her work. She used blah colors and familiar “been there, done that” silhouettes. I particularly hate the gold-brownish wedding gown with the neverending pleats in the final challenge (which I failed to include in the picture).

I’m still waiting for the final episode to see who’ll win the fifth season. I’ve only looked at the BravoTV site to view the collection but the winner is yet to be announced. I haven’t googled it either (no spoilers please). I can’t wait! I hope Kenley wins. :)