Let me start this with a couple of apologizes.  One, I’m sorry for the quality of the images.  When we attended the event we were unable to take our own photos, which is understandable given that they didn’t want anything to leak.  However Arena haven’t made available any of the shots that were taken on the night, despite requests, so I’ve had to resort to screen captures from the video on their website. Two, this is an image heavy post so I hope you don’t have a slow internet connection.  And lastly, I’m about to be very opinionated.

I wrote back in August about Alivicwil and I traveling to be a part of Project Runway Australia.  On the night five designers showcased their final runway creations; Ivana, Mark, Lauren, William and Anthony.  It’s a shame that they didn’t show all collections as they provided a great context for how outstanding the final three were, and it also show cased Mark in a way that the series didn’t show him.

I managed to take notes throughout the event, and so I thought I would share them in the format that got me there in the first place – Twitter

My thoughts on Ivana‘s collection in Twitter format:

• Who the hell cut her hair?  Did she go to Anthony’s barber?
• Rocker Chic
• Who knew cape’s were back… Has she not seen The Incredibles?

• It looks like a giant oil slick…
• That dress is very Lady Ga-Ga meets Kylie.  Image this as a short dress in black…

• Mixture of textures.  Inclusion of plaid is great.
• This is Victorian Steam Punk Noir
• These looks like they came from Doctor Who!

My thoughts on Mark‘s collection in Twitter format:

• Mark in person is like a little wizard in person. Just want to gobble him up!
• Finally some colour!
• The blue colour is amazing! I love it.
• The second dress is DIVINE!
• A catsuit! Meow!
• His clothes are so flattering.

Now on to the final three.  I’d also like to go on record here as saying I picked the final three based on the catwalk shows.  I’m the only one that’s going to care about that… but I just wanted to point it out… my brilliance… just saying… *grin*

My thoughts on Lauren‘s collection in Twitter format:

• Lauren is stunning.  The show didn’t do her justice.  Stunning, and small.
• She needs colour in this collection.
• Those hats look like florist ribbon.
• Dress #6 is lovely.
• Oh Max Factor what have you done?!?!  Black lips are never attractive!
• Unless you’re a clown, tightrope walker or juggler stripe pants are not attractive!
• Some items give the appearance of poor tailoring.
• Chain mail is from Mitre 10 challenge.
• None of these models can walk in a straight line.
• I love the jacket.
• Black is such an easy choice. Colour is brave.
• Music is a good choice.
• Last dress is a nice concept dress – shame the model couldn’t walk in it.

My thoughts on William‘s collection in Twitter format:

• He’s so wonderful.  Can I take him home with me?
• Fashion = fun! Yes it does!
• South American influence.  This should be awesome!
• That skirt is OMG wonderful.  I love the print.
• Mustard and red *swoon*
• The jacket reminds me a little of Chanel…
• PRINT AND COLOUR – he’s my hero!
• Eiffel Tower detail from Peter Alexander Challenge.
• Cate Blanchett from Aviator
• The hair is whimsical.
• Jewelery is STUNNING! I want!
• Pink dress is very 1920s
• Another catsuit. I see the beginnings of a trend.
• Where’s Miss J when you need him? These models are crap!
• His last model looks like she’s been smacked with the dumb stick!
• It’s like Monastery Chic crossed with Madonna’s Like a Virgin.

My thoughts on Anthony‘s collection in Twitter format:

• What the hell is that on his head?
• It’s stunned shocked silence.

• I wanna run my hands through that fringe!
• Two men – nice change.
• What is she wearing on her head? Why is she being silenced by a rose?
• The detail on the back of that jacket… it looks like a present bow.
• The midnight blue is wonderful.
• Nice knickers!
• I love the shoes… I don’t know why, but I do.
• The construction is outstanding.
• The clippers are cutting edge! (Pun very much intended!)
• Is she wearing a chux on her head?
• The music combined with colour is more like a funeral.
• Scored on the shock value, failed on the fashion value.

Watching the show on television it provided a much more detailed view on some items.  It also gave insight into the selection process of the items shown.  Ultimately all the designers put together amazing shows.  I wish William had won, but I understand the decision to give it to Anthony.  Do I think people spend too much time making fashion an intellectual study when it’s really about eye pleasing, yes.  But that’s their want.  I like looking at pretty things, and this certainly gave me the experience I craved.  I’m going to miss my Wednesday night tweet and critique.  Thank you Project Runway!

You can see the final episode here -> click!