Leanne’s model, hair waved in a blond Marcel, slinks down the runway in a beautifully draped evening gown. At the end of the runway, the model shrugs off the ‘shrunken’ taupe trench coat, to reveal the silk gown’s stunning, plunging, v-shaped decolletage. The gown’s silhouette is very 1930s. Other than the color, which was not popular then, this could be a Jean Harlow gown. It could certainly also add glamour to a gorgeous foreign spy, such as Dietrich’s in Foreign Affair. As the model leaves, we see a ruffle going vertically from the hem to the waist, in back. The bodice is covered in back, and the gown is sleeveless, of course. The trench coat seems unnecessary but did not detract from the gown overall. It may not have added but it did not detract. One can perhaps imagine Leanne’s imaginary spy coming in from the cold. Leanne’s voiceover says she is “happy overall” with this.
Terri’s model Xaviera struts down the runway next and as always, sells the heck outta this outfit. Terri has made a high waisted, form fitting houndstooth pant, a bold-printed top with large bow at the neck, and a fabulously tailored dark long coat. Diane’s eyes widen and she sits forward in her chair. Terri’s voiceover predicts she will make the ‘top three'.
Jerell’s model and creation is out next. She looks a bit like a glittering stewardess. The model wears a strange hat, a tight skirt, a broad-shouldered suit jacket, and a glittering gold blouse or scarf underneath it all. There is a bright blue plastic belt. Her hair and makeup are unflattering. The bad stylistic choices may cost him points. Jerell’s hopeful voiceover, “Diane can really use this in her collection” narrates a quick glimpse of the famous designer’s utterly confused, disgusted facial expression. (Cruel juxtaposition, editors.) She crinkles her nose as if she smelled something awful. Well ... is Kors still “farty” from two seasons ago?
Korto’s evening ensemble appears next. She has sewn that bright yellow fabric underneath, at the top and the hem. It gives the impression a bright yellow silk slip is layered beneath the black and white geometric print gown. She has topped it all with a black shrug jacket. Blayne’s very strange design is next. Well, he took a risk, I guess. The pants are ‘bloomer’ like, and have large polka dots. The jacket is glittery. There is an ascot or some such in a boldly colored print underneath. My best guess at Ms. von Furstenberg’s facial reaction is - she isn’t sure whether to love or to hate it. Blayne - in the audience with two strips of fabric wound around his greasy-looking hair, says in voiceover that Diane was giving him the “googly eye” earlier, because “she loves a tan.” Okay, Blayne, now you just sound delusional.
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