Tim walks away, subtly raising an eyebrow. He tells her her decision is her responsibility. Behind his back, Kenley makes a face and rolls her eyes. Tim reaches Korto’s work table. Korto has decided to remove her bridesmaid dress, but wants to keep the wedding dress. However, she and Tim recall Heidi’s distaste for it. Tim tells her to think about it. Leanne is having trouble deciding which piece to edit out. She says her least favorite piece is still unfinished. That seems like two reasons to jettison it. However, the outfit is also the only pair of pants in her collection. Tim encourages its inclusion.
Kenley informs Tim she will put the wedding dress last in the runway show after all. She’ll put Topacio in something else. Tim blows her a kiss. The importance is because each designer’s “signature model” will be the one standing before the judges with them after the shows. So whichever garment that model wears on the runway will be the piece judges consider during their final deliberations. It could matter little, or it could be the thing that pushes someone to or from the win. Korto makes a decision, too: She will create two new looks for her runway show. From scratch. “I don’t want to go home thinking woulda coulda shoulda” she explains.
The three women go to Parsons to consult with L’Oreal makeup artist Collier Strong. Korto tells him her palette was inspired by nature. Collier plans ‘earth tones’ for the models’ makeup. Kenley asks Collier for “cherry red, almost pink lips” and vlogs that she wants a “really fresh” look for her show. Leanne breaks out the W word once more, telling Collier “my inspiration was waves.” She wants a modern look. All three like what Collier comes up with for their models. The designers also confer with Tresemme for hair styles; the women are happy with the plans.
After the final model fittings, Tim returns to the Bluefly.com space and tells the three women they will show in this order: Kenley, Korto, Leanne. Then, he gives them a pep talk. “You are going to Bryant Park. You’re going to be on the biggest fashion stage in the world. I am just so incredibly proud. Whatever the outcome is tomorrow, the outcome is.” And — group hug! Tim asks them for one and they rush in, giggling. It’s nice that they ended the ‘night before the show’ on such an up note. Thanks to the indomitable style of Tim Gunn, of course.
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