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Style At the Project Runway Fashion Show

posted at 2/13/2008 12:27 PM EST

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Suzanne_Damato

First post: 5/7/2007
Last post: 4/2/2008
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Last week's Project Runway fashion show presented new styles on and off the runway. What do you think of these looks we spotted in the front row?

(AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

Now, obviously Heidi Klum could make a potato sack look like the height of fashion. But I can't help thinking that her ensemble falls a bit short in the style department. I love the shoes and denim, but her shirt is too short -- the proportion's off with those skinny jeans. Not to mention, its so-1980s spangles are better suited to a "Golden Girls" reunion than New York Fashion Week.

(AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

Padma Lakshmi is another genetic lottery winner whose outfit doesn't do her considerable beauty justice. Head-to-toe white is lovely with her skin tone, but that skirt looks like it got caught in her garbage disposal. I much prefer the sophisticated, unfussy ensembles Lakshmi sports as a "Top Chef" judge.

(AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

Count on two fashion-industry pros to go the understated route. Designer Michael Kors sports a black blazer and blue jeans. I wish his look were a little more exciting -- maybe a patterned collared shirt instead of that black crewneck? -- but every piece fits him well and I'm sure the quality is outstanding. Elle editor Nina Garcia's dress isn't a perfect fit, but I do love the hue on her -- and I want that chic little serpent bracelet.

What do you think of these looks?

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whoa

posted at 2/14/2008 12:58 PM EST

rupertornelius

First post: 2/9/2008
Last post: 12/20/2008
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H.K. obviously enjoys her braindead life -you can tell by the cheeks- though aren't jeans non-fashion? P.L. looks like she's just seen Salman Rushdie; the third photo is like so what.

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In neutral

posted at 2/15/2008 7:28 PM EST

msspinach

First post: 12/8/2007
Last post: 3/31/2008
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There's just something about all these outfits that is a little too blah for my taste. All three of these women are just so gorgeous -- so when that isn't coming across, you've got to blame the outfit for being off. (Tho poor P.L. is also suffering from some bad photo timing. There weren't any pix of her smiling?)

Where's a pop of color when you need one? Nina G. look *amazing* in bright yellow at the Gucci gala -- this neutral look (along with P.L.'s) is just a little too washed out. I'm not sure I'm feeling Heidi's 80s-wash jeans, but the bright yellow shoes are a nice touch.

I think Michael Kors has just given up and sticks to this uniform nowadays. Yes, of a t-shirt and a blazer. And to think, he's heralded as a barometer of good taste! If my boyfriend ever put this on, I'd laugh myself silly. : )

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Re: In neutral

posted at 2/17/2008 12:37 AM EST

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Suzanne_Damato

First post: 5/7/2007
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There's just something about all these outfits that is a little too blah for my taste. All three of these women are just so gorgeous -- so when that isn't coming across, you've got to blame the outfit for being off. (Tho poor P.L. is also suffering from some bad photo timing. There weren't any pix of her smiling?) Where's a pop of color when you need one? Nina G. look *amazing* in bright yellow at the Gucci gala -- this neutral look (along with P.L.'s) is just a little too washed out. I'm not sure I'm feeling Heidi's 80s-wash jeans, but the bright yellow shoes are a nice touch. I think Michael Kors has just given up and sticks to this uniform nowadays. Yes, of a t-shirt and a blazer. And to think, he's heralded as a barometer of good taste! If my boyfriend ever put this on, I'd laugh myself silly. : )
Posted by msspinach

Poor Padma -- she didn't look terribly happy in any of the photos I saw. Perhaps she was (understandably) appalled to be photographed while wearing such a ghastly ensemble. Who knows? I just calls 'em like I sees 'em.

As for Nina, I must say that I thoroughly disagree about her Gucci gala dress. That color would have been astonishing on, say, Liya Kebede. But on the lovely Ms. Garcia's complexion it was a fabulous idea that didn't quite work.

I think we can agree on Mr. Kors's beyond-bland ensemble, though. Just because one designs covetable clothes doesn't mean one has great -- or should I say, any -- personal style. Two entirely different skill sets. He's certainly not the only designer (or stylist, or fashion editor) guilty of this, however.