Monday, July 24, 2006
Non-print design craziness
So, I've had a chance to slow down over the weekend, and decided to spend my new-found free time commenting on clothing design.
Miss Universe
First, without any critique, I would like to present for your pleasure the 2006 Miss Universe National Costumes: Hey, don't laugh--it's their heritage.
MISS USA
MISS ALBANIA
MISS LATVIA
MISS JAPAN
and my personal favorite...
MISS GERMANY
Project Runway
As most of my friends know, I love Project Runway. I have a huge respect for people who can not only come up with interesting designs, but then take that idea and transform it into a 3-D, wearable product people can use.
A new season has just started up, and I've already picked my two favorites.
Michael.
had the most beautiful dress made entirely out of coffee filters! Alas, I can't find a picture on the web. It was white, short, and the filters were frilly shells moving as the model walked, it was FABULOUS.
My other favorite is Katheryn.
She really hasn't done anything yet, but I do love her attitude. We'll see if her designs can live up to her adorable look.
Someone I really dispize is Vincent. Here's his first dress, it looks like a kindergardener's art project, from the horrible hat, to the bizzaire pockets that DONT go with the outfit. I hated the cut of the dress, and just him in general, I have a feeling he's on drugs or something. After two episodes, I've decided he's just one of those 'artists' that is so completely wrapped up in his craft, he doesn't even realize what he's creating is horrible crap.
Here was his first creation, completely with hideous hat:
HERE's what he did for the second challenge, which was a beauty pagent gown. I HATE the way this looks, it doesn't fit the model right, it looks like a dumb little prom dress you'd find at Macy's and the sleeves are just hideous.
I realize I'm being mean here, but I have been searching blogs all afternoon for these photos, and their cattiness is rubbing off on me. Tune in each week, I'll try to critique designs on the show to mix up my design posts.
Miss Universe
First, without any critique, I would like to present for your pleasure the 2006 Miss Universe National Costumes: Hey, don't laugh--it's their heritage.
MISS USA
MISS ALBANIA
MISS LATVIA
MISS JAPAN
and my personal favorite...
MISS GERMANY
Project Runway
As most of my friends know, I love Project Runway. I have a huge respect for people who can not only come up with interesting designs, but then take that idea and transform it into a 3-D, wearable product people can use.
A new season has just started up, and I've already picked my two favorites.
Michael.
had the most beautiful dress made entirely out of coffee filters! Alas, I can't find a picture on the web. It was white, short, and the filters were frilly shells moving as the model walked, it was FABULOUS.My other favorite is Katheryn.
She really hasn't done anything yet, but I do love her attitude. We'll see if her designs can live up to her adorable look.Someone I really dispize is Vincent. Here's his first dress, it looks like a kindergardener's art project, from the horrible hat, to the bizzaire pockets that DONT go with the outfit. I hated the cut of the dress, and just him in general, I have a feeling he's on drugs or something. After two episodes, I've decided he's just one of those 'artists' that is so completely wrapped up in his craft, he doesn't even realize what he's creating is horrible crap.
Here was his first creation, completely with hideous hat:
HERE's what he did for the second challenge, which was a beauty pagent gown. I HATE the way this looks, it doesn't fit the model right, it looks like a dumb little prom dress you'd find at Macy's and the sleeves are just hideous.
I realize I'm being mean here, but I have been searching blogs all afternoon for these photos, and their cattiness is rubbing off on me. Tune in each week, I'll try to critique designs on the show to mix up my design posts.
