We've chipped our Chanel red polish, by biting our nails, in anticipation of last night's season finale of Bravo TV's Project Runway. Would our girl Korto win? Would Kenley stop whining and being rude? And most importantly would Leanne fix her hair? Add some highlights, let it down, your a pretty girl, Leanne! But I digressed.
So, last night there were a few first and last moments for Project Runway. This was the last time Project Runway would air on Bravo TV, they will move to the Lifetime Network next season. And this was the first time that the final three designers have all been women, as well as Tim Gunn's first time being a judge, (oh, how delightful), due to a last minute cancellation by Jennifer Lopez.
These last three super girls, designed distinctive collections reflecting their own personalities. Leanne created a very structured, aesthetic which, showed off her precision-tailoring skills, but she was also able to create movement in her collection, since she was inspired by the ocean waves. Kenley's collection was whimsical and fun, a look any retro girl or Alice in Wonderland obsessed fan would love to wear.
Leanne
Kenley
For this Style Spotter, Korto's line was the most elegant and stayed true to her African roots by combining vibrant fabric and an ethnic sensible with her use of stones and stitching. You could wear any of Korto's designs to a cocktail event, or red carpet arrival or just because you want to look exceptionally fierce and pretty that day.
Korto walks the runway with her daughter
What the judges appreciated most, besides Korto's strong fashion point-of-view, was the fact that her clothing could be worn well by most body types. The judges loved the line, but was afraid Korto's designs were a tad bit over-done. And although Korto came in second place on the show, Leanne was last night's Project Runway winner, Korto is this Style Spotter's Best Reality Show Designer winner. Do we all agree?
Here are a few of Korto's pieces from Bryant Park during the season finale.











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By: andrea' on 10/16/2008 5:22PM
Sista Korto, You have a true style for the everyday Sista's all around the WORLD. I would Rock everything you've designed through the show. Sista Korto I have a vision to share with you. Please contact me at wealthbuilder4u@yahoo.com. Your little lady was a breath of fresh air coming down that run way! Thank you for sharing her with us! I loved your collection the best. It was very hard to choose a winner. I felt that there was four winner. Jarrell should have been their with you all as well! Smooches, Andrea'
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By: Celestine on 10/16/2008 6:26PM
Korto was my pick to win. I didn't see her designs has overworked. Beautiful collection one that many women would wear. Korto will have an amazing career.
Wish her and the other women all the best. Wonderful showing.
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By: honestrepublican on 10/16/2008 6:28PM
DUH- WHATS UP WITH THA KID ?
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By: Ayo on 10/16/2008 6:43PM
I think Korto should have won.I felt that they really did not give her a good chance, SHE'S HOTTT!!!! WITH HER DESIGNS!
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By: URSoGauche on 10/16/2008 6:52PM
from honestrepublican:
1. DUH- WHATS UP WITH THA KID ?
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That's Korto's daughter, you nimrod. If you bothered to read the caption, you'd see that. When the designers take their final walk, many of them take their kids from in the audience to walk along with them. As Korto said that her collection was dedicated to her daughter, I'm sure she felt compelled to have her by her side.
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By: "Ms Tell It Like It IZ" on 10/16/2008 9:14PM
Hey honestrepublican 2, "What's up with you"? What's up with your language"? You don't need to be on this blog if you don't have anything intelligent to say! Now, I'm being HONEST! I love her fashions! I would love to go to one of her shows one day. You go "Korto". Your daughter is so cute!
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By: "Ms. Tell It Like IZ" on 10/16/2008 9:18PM
Hey honestrepublican 2, "What's up with you"? What's up with your language"? You don't need to be on this blog if you don't have anything intelligent to say! Now, I'm being HONEST! I love her fashions! I would love to go to one of her shows one day. You go "Korto". Your daughter is so cute!
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By: Jenny on 10/16/2008 10:11PM
I think Korto should of won, I'm sure she will blow up and make it big and i would definitely buy some of the outfits from her line.
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By: Kelley on 10/16/2008 10:36PM
Although i loved leannes line Kortos was tha best!!!!!!!
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By: Charlene on 10/17/2008 12:44AM
What was the song playing durings Korto's runway show? Someone on youtube said it was by Fela Kuti but they didn't know which song and he has over 70 albums so I cant find it.
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