PROJECT RUNWAY.....Season 19 Project Runway: Episode 10 Real Housewives Challenge: Photo Recap!

 Glam Housewives--(L to R) Luann de Lesseps (Real Housewives of New York City), Gizelle Bryant (Real Housewives of Potomac), Dr. Wendy Osefo (Real Housewives of Potomac) in designs from (L to R) Shantall Lacayo, Aaron Michael and Kristina Kharlashkina--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

For the 10th Episode of Season 19 Bravo's "Project Runway", the challenge was the "Real Client" Challenge--where the designers have to work with "real" clients (as opposed to designing for their models) and create an original design. This time, their clients were some of the fabulous women of the "Real Housewives" franchise...

Real Fabulous Clients--Mentor Christian Siriano introduces the "Real Housewives" clients to the "Project Runway" Designers--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

They were Gina Kirschenheiter and Shannon Beador of "The Real Housewives of  Orange County", Gizelle Bryant, Dr. Wendy Osefo, and "Grande Dame" Karen Huger of "The Real Housewives of Potomac", and Leah McSweeney and Luann de Lesseps from "The Real Housewives of New York City". 

Behind the Scenes--Christian Siriano with the "Real Housewives" clients and the Designers, onstage--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

Sushi and Wine, VIP Lounge--The set-up in the very special "Lounge" for the "Real Housewives" clients--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

The Design Challenge was to create the "ultimate" Reunion Look for the Housewives, with the designers making sure to take note of their client's wishes and demands, as well as staying true to their own design aesthetic...Here are Behind-The-Scenes photos I took as a Consulting Producer from the Episode...

Workroom Photos, after the First Day:

(L to R) Design for Dr. Wendy Osefo from Kristina Kharlashkina, design for Luann de Lesseps from Shantall Lacayo--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

(L to R) Design for Karen Huger by Chasity Sereal, design for Leah McSweeney from Coral Castillo--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

(L to R) Jacket and muslin skirt for Gina Kirschenheiter by Anna Yinan Zhou, bustier for Gizelle Bryant by Aaron Michael, design for Shannon Beador by Bones Jones--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

Day of Runway--The Finalized Designs:

Countess Couture--Luann de Lesseps in one shoulder navy blue tuxedo bustier dress design from Shantall Lacayo--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

Pretty in Pink--Gizelle Bryant in bubblegum pink one-shoulder bustier pantsuit design by Aaron Michael--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

Cocktail Chic--Shannon Beador in a feathered sequined black dress by Bones Jones--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

Grande Dame Red Carpet--Karen Huger in a black sequined gown by Chasity Sereal--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

"Nude" Beauty--Leah McSweeney in nude-colored gown with scroll-like trim detail, by Coral Castillo--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

Fuchsia Pantsuit Glam--Dr. Wendy Osefo in a fuchsia-colored bustier-and-wide leg pant design, by Kristina Kharlashkina--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

Pagoda Style--Gina Kirschenheiter in a pagoda shoulder jacquard and satin design, by Anna Yina Zhou--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

Backstage, Before The Runway:

Getting ready for the Runway--The "Real Housewives" in their "Project Runway" designs--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

Runway Shots:

Shannon Beador from "The Real Housewives of Orange County" in design from Bones Jones--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

Leah McSweeney from "the Real Housewives of New York City" in design by Coral Castillo--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

Karen Huger from "The Real Housewives of Potomac" in design by Chasity Sereal--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

Luann de Lesseps from "the Real Housewives of New York City" in design (that WON!) from Shantall Lacayo--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge

Countess Winner--Luann de Lesseps in Makeup and Hair, wearing the soon-to-be Winning Design from Shantall Lacayo--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge