This is the garment that sent Lenon home on Project Runway NZ. Photo / Supplied
This is the garment that sent Lenon home on Project Runway NZ. Photo / Supplied
Last week we endured a fruitful display of soda-inspired cocktail frocks – this week, the designers were challenged to make a 'contemporary streetwear' outfit and dispatched to Auckland's Sylvia Park to get the ball rolling.
The Project Runway NZ designers chose one item from a store to "randomly integrate" intotheir creation – but were blindsided when they were forced to swap them with another contestant.
Armed with $200 bucks each and 30 minutes to choose fabric – it was game on!
Jumpsuit enthusiast Misty threw some shade in the cutting room saying "I feel like everyone is doing jumpsuits" to Lenon who then fired back: "I'm not doing a jumpsuit, I'm doing a dungaree."
He then clarified: "A dungaree is not a jumpsuit… I want to make something both men and women can wear."
I AM DOING A DUNGA-REEEE.
Southland rugby player Massey looked stressed during his behind-the-scenes interviews but still rocked a staunch Christ College rugby shirt.
He said he was super anxious leading up to runway day.
When you have to hem a skirt at 4pm but have footy with the boys at 6pm.
Just before the designers and their models hit the runway, retail assistant Jess tried to force herself through her own garment when she realised her neck hole was far too small.
PUSH JESS! PUSH!
Maybe she should have opted for a C-section?
THE RUNWAY:
Lenon just can't get enough of plaid and decided NZ and the judges really need more tartan in their lives.
This time, the poor model was engulfed in a double hooded, err… situation.
There was plenty of drama and a theatrical feel about it, but it's best described as a demogorgon from Stranger Things.
A demogorgon from Stranger Things and Lenon's hooded plaid situation.
Massey stepped up his game this week and showed off his zip-off neoprene cape that actually transforms into an epic off-the-shoulder top.
"I can see this on a Jil Sander kind of cat walk – I really like it!" said Georgia.
Yes Massey, the judges are digging this look.
Purple-locked Camille had a meltdown on the runway and Georgia helped her regroup by giving her a tissue, while Benny assured her that "fashion is an emotional game."
Camille sheds a few damp tears.
Last week's winner Benjamin (who had immunity) got some excellent feedback again when he told the judges he had a particular French muse in mind when he designed his ensemble.
"I like the idea he was thinking of a character when he made it, a woman that he saw," said Benny.
"I think it's the most fresh and modern and current beauty look on the runway today," added Sally Ann.
WINNERS & LOSERS:
When Massey – who was in the bottom two last week - heard the news he had won this week, he keeled over in happiness – but also looked somewhat pained.
"I cannot believe I won!" he exclaimed.
Ouch. Winning hurts.
Meanwhile, the gender-fluid fun-loving Lenon was clearly upset as he exited the runway.
"I know I could have done more. I had lots more to offer," said the 22-year-old from Timaru.
"It's not the end of me, it's just a new beginning of a new chapter of my life."
