2/3 - Project Runway 19 FINALE Discussion

I too liked Coral’s collection but knew Chantel would win. I definitely didn’t like the dress she wore and Christian wanted in the collection.

Chasity’s was least favourite. The ruffles and all those beads.

Kristina’s stuff was very pretty but wouldn’t wear it. I too don’t have the shape. The model had the board done pat , must have one…lol it was kind of creepy. Yes to the bra!

Shantal likes that wave . Maybe the snake pattern looked better in person.

Coral’s colourful coat was my favourite .

Over all this was a good runway. I think Christian really helped them to tellling Shantel to lower the pant leg, order of them coming down the run way.

What will I watch Thursday night now…lol

It was good. The collections were so different. I really think Christian made the mentor job his own after starting out in Tim's shadow. I thought he became more helpful as he became freer to offer actual suggestions as to changes they could make.

Did anybody ever hear why Elaine was not there?

I liked all of the collections including Chastity's. It's true that it was costumy, but I think she's very talented. I'm glad Tommy Hilfiger suggested dressing celebrities. I could see her being the next Bob Mackee. That bodysuit was amazing!

I'm glad Shantall won, but I would have been happy with Coral, too. That final look, including the headpiece, was divine! She deserved the standing ovation!

Amazon did not make the finale episode available until today--Saturday.


All of the girls did such a wonderful job. No let downs


Kristina--I am glad she made a bra for that girl. That would have been so so so so bad if she had not.
Her collection was thoughtfully beautiful. I like the pink jacket outfit.  The hoverboard outfit was good.
She appeared to float like a queen.  I was looking at her face more than I was the outfit.

Chastity--Several diva moment outfits. For the girly girl. Maybe some non-evening wear could
have helped her. I know they like to see what a women could wear for all types of occasions.

Corale--I would have preferred the last outfit to not have that head piece. I was young in the 70s.
Macrame is for hanging plant holders. That being said, her outfits were beautiful. Watching it
two times, the only women's outfit I can remember is the colorful one I wanted the headpiece to be removed
from.  The leading male outfit was really impressive and strong.  She could probably get rich on
doing menswear.  The mens coat in something other than leather would be magnificent.  

Shantall--Chastity's was my favorite finale collection; but Shantall is my favorite to win based
on the whole season.  I would have like to have seen one or two outfits that were more fitted, not baggy.

I was so disappointed in Shantel's original Easter egg color when Christian visited her at home. All that work and the color was cheap looking. So glad she went with the rich gray. Pastels are hard to work with unless you are doing a spring-time chiffon outfit.

That colorful jack Coral created was my favorite piece of NYFW. I personally loved Coral’s entire collection the best, but after the judge’s discussion about whose pieces are more marketable, I agreed with Shantall’s win.

When I first saw Shantall’s pastel yellow look during Christian’s visit, I thought “Bad mistake. Gray’s a better compliment for that red.”  I guess she heard me. 

I liked Kristina’s prints more than the judges, even the celery look. So flowy. My favorite of Kristina’s looks was the outfit that she wore. I thought the hoverboard was a mistake, though.

Chastity’s looks were pretty but not suited for NYFW. I agree with Hilfiger who said she’d be good designing stage performing garments for the stars. Hers was my least favorite collection. I would have liked it better if she would have added some interesting pops of color. Purple and black didn’t translate into strength for me. Her designs were well constructed, but it looked a little dark and depressing after a while.

This was a tough runway because everyone in the finale was so talented. I loved the attention to detail. Loved all the zippers and beading and macramé and prints. This was one of their best finale’s, imo.

I liked what Kristina wore, too, Joseph!

Elaine had COVID and was quarantined during NYFW, she posted. I think that is such a shame, since Tommy seemed to alter the direction of the deliberations. I'd be very interested in how things would've turned out with Elaine there.

I loved so many things Shantall did all season, some of the most gorgeous things! But that finale collection was mostly horrible. the dress she wore herself looked extremely matronly. Christian even referred to her clothes as "stuffy" in the fittings. Yuck. I liked one pair of pants I saw, and that was it. Hers was the collection I was most excited to see, since she had made such beautiful clothes during the season, and I knew she was the favorite, so I was extremely disappointed when I saw what she did. And what she wore! ugh.

Coral should have won. She got the standing ovation from her peers, did what Christian advised, and it all looked amazing. The menswear look was cool! I loved so much of her collection, and can't believe she never won in any episode all season. She was so sweet, too.

Kristina and Chasity also had many great looks in the finale! I was pleasantly surprised with some of Chasity's, because I thought she should have been eliminated a lot earlier, but I like her, and am glad she got the chance to show. Kristina's poppy print was so pretty! I'm also glad the French nipples didn't make their appearance on the runway.

They are all very talented designers, and I enjoyed most of the finale (minus Tommy). Shantall deserves the win only for all the successful looks she had during the regular episodes, not for this collection; she's definitely not the worst winner they've ever crowned on this show. (Gretchen?)

Christian really impresses me, and he's perfect for this role, since he's ACTIVELY involved in the business. He's successful and current, not to mention hilarious and fun.

I really liked Christian as their mentor.  He gave good advice and most of them paid attention.  He's funny too, in his own way.

I’m only part way through the finale, but it seems that Kristina needs to broaden her mind as to what can be sexy.

It was a good finale. I thought they all did a good job, and I’m happy for the winner.

I did miss Elaine. Not quite the same with Tommy filling in.

I did not know that Elaine had Covid--and she's pregnant.

I think Christian does a fabulous job on this show! And I hope that Karlie Kloss comes back to join him.

Loved the finale!

You can also see Christian's NYFW spring/summer collection on YouTube.

I agree, however I was referring that Making The Cut not being renewed. 

That's sad that Making the Cut didn't get renewed.

I do like the current Project Runway team, though. Heidi has long since begun to get in my nerves.