Project Runway: All-Stars

View Date: 8/20/09

Designers: Jeffrey Sebelia, Daniel Vosovic, Korto Momolu, Uli Herzner, Chris March, Mychael Knight, Sweet P Vaughn, Santino Rice

Challenge: The designers were given their challenge while having a champagne toast with Heidi and Tim. They were required to create a mini collection of three looks that represent who they are today. One of the looks must be red carpet worthy, and the designers have a budget of $1200 to work with and 45 minutes to shop. The next twist from Tim Gunn was that the red carpet look was to be designed for Nicole Kidman's upcoming movie premiere.

I must say, Santino may be more obnoxious this time around than he was originally.

Tim then announced a dinner celebration for the designers the night before the runway show, but then found some more time for them to work the next day. Turns out, the designers got an extra day to work, but they also needed to make another look. The designers were given the task to create a look using the items surrounding them in the dining room. That way, they don't forget how to create designs from unusual materials. However, 25% of the new look could come from fabrics from their previous looks.

Santino's collection was very much him. Lots of sparkle, almost everything fitting like a very tight glove. Mychael's collection was quite varied, but included many bright colors and textural design.

Uli's collection showed a very different style than what she showed us previously, not using any very bright prints and having a lot more structure. Korto used striking colors and unique shapes. Chris's designs were rather dark and used the same fabric in all of his pieces except his restaurant piece. They were probably the weakest of the night. Daniel's collection was nothing like the others, with a very athletic feel but some very poorly fitted clothes. Jeffrey used some great style techniques and fabrics for his dresses, but also showed an absolutely horrific pantsuit. Sweet P used a muted color scheme for her very feminine collection.

Mychael, Santino, Uli, and Jeffrey had the lowest scores and were dismissed first. Amazingly, Chris survived to the top four, which was a surprise even to him. The judges really liked his sportswear look, and complemented him on maturing. Daniel was commended for his red carpet look as well as his use of separates. The judges had nothing but good things to say for Korto. She continued to do what she does best: dress women to look their absolute best. Sweet P's outfits were noted to be very her, although some did look homemade.

The top two comes down to Korto and Daniel. Korto should win, but Daniel's pieces were very nice. Of course, that meant Daniel won, and Korto was delegated to second yet again. I think it might be that Korto is so incredibly consistent. Other designers have the night of their lives during a final round against her, so even though her clothes are consistently better and more well made, the other designer surprises the judges and wins.

10 words or less: Congratulations Daniel, but Korto was totally robbed.