This is the third time in Season 4 that you have won. You made your client happy when you made over her favorite outfit and you thrilled Nina and the other judges with the avant-garde gown. This week you created a complex garment based upon a painting that was artfully executed and masterfully styled. Throughout the season you have demonstrated a clear point of view and your finale collection was selected as the most likely to win and most deserving of the win by our readers (click here). You provoke discussion and you leave us always curious to see your next work and those are attributes that any designer would long to have. Cheers, Christian!
You got a second chance and you have repeatedly proven that you were worthy of that honor. Your outfit in the Hershey's challenge was graphic and wearable. Your collaboration with Christian produced one of the best garments ever produced in this series. This week you took it to a new level by openly embracing your love of leopard and your talent with costumes. The hoodie charmed Nina with the surprise of the glitter lining and the reveal of the woven strapping within. Your barely caged Diva channeled her inner-feline and roared her approval while the judges echoed that opinion, stating that it all looked expensive. Viva, Chris!
The tears for you this week were ones of happiness. Denim and lingerie seem polar opposites but you provided yourself equally adept at working in both milieus. The sun dress silhouette you created using curvy seams is feminine and the iconic button fly front placket would flatter a wide range of figures. The bodice showed your understanding of tailoring and the turned-down detail was suggestive but not vulgar. This dress is charming and one that many women would want in their wardrobes; how fortunate for them that your reward this week is that Levi's will sell a limited edition of this dress and that proceeds will benefit YouthAIDS. Good show, Ricky!
Team Star has disbanded and 'Ferosh' has emerged like a butterfly from its chrysalis. You got your confidence back this week as you spread your wings to give avant-garde couture a new definition. One would think that a dress composed of 45 yards of organza would translate to a meringue but your gown was a visual confection that managed to be edgy, compelling and chic. That frock was a masterpiece and Nina's expression clearly communicated that she was thrilled you took such risks. Then for your ready-to-wear interpretation you showed the ability to deftly edit and distill the details. Team Fierce was a collaborative tour de force and you literally elevated fashion to new heights. McQueen and Westwood would be proud of their fierce apprentice. Bravo, Christian!
You created a dress that sparkled in the eyes of guest judge Gilles Mendel. Nina loved the Royal Blue color. And despite being the last kid picked on the playground, you provided your client Jessica a winner that she walked with grace and confidence down the runway.
Congratulations Victorya on becoming the second two-time winner of Season 4!
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You were the first contestant this season to win two challenges but the silhouettes that brought your victories were from opposite ends of the design spectrum. While your first goddess gown was about fluidity and draping, this frock was an architectural, flirty confection. The bodice was a construction tour de force that kept our eye moving to the sexy back details that shouted, "Yummy!" You made Peppermint Patty wrappers seem like the next wardrobe must-have, paper and foil the new silk. This dress made us all feel like kids in the couture candy store and sated our satorial sweet tooth. Well done, Rami!
