Project Runway - Finale

For the last episode of Project Runway Season Five, the three finalists presented their ten piece collections at Bryant Park. The show was filmed over a month ago, during New York Fashion Week, but the results have been kept pretty hush hush! There were several firsts for Project Runway this season: Tim Gunn was the third judge and all three finalists were women! The fabulous Tim Gunn was initially reluctant to participate as a judge, but decided to put his relationship with the designers aside and give it a try. Click here to read his thoughts on the finale and being a Project Runway judge! His question and answers with readers are quite amusing too. It was clear that the real competition was between Korto and Leanne but I really wasn't sure who they were going to give it to. I chose several of my favorite pieces from each designer's collection. What did you think? Whose collection did you like best?

Leanne-Winner!
Inspiration-Waves
Leanne definitely deserved to win Project Runway this season. She has been consistent throughout the season. She has worked hard and acknowledges constructive criticism. Many of her pieces were actually made out of environmentally friendly fabrics. The judges were a little bit concerned that she might not be able to top the "petal" look in the future, but her collection was certainly the most innovative and inspiring.

Korto

Inspiration-Nature
Her collection was magnificent. It could be marketed and would appeal to many different sizes and ages. Korto also incorporated elements from her African heritage. She used a vibrant color pattern and accessorized many of her garments with gorgeous jewelry and paper fans. In the last three days, Korto decided to create two brand new looks for her collection. Definitely a feat!

Kenley

Inspiration-Fairy Tales, Tug Boats?
Well as much as I can't stand Kenley, her collection was solid. When the judges commented on the similarities between her collection and Balenciaga's; she stated that she didn't see any similarities. I don't buy it! I admire the fact that she is self taught, but I find it hard to believe that she doesn't keep up with the current work of designers!! I think she was shocked to find out that Tim Gunn was going to be judging her work. They didn't seem to have the best relationship. In other words..she didn't respond well to constructive criticism and was often defensive, rude and disrespectful to Tim. She does have a future in fashion, she just needs an attitude check and to quote Michael Kors "a fashion history course."