PROJECT RUNWAY.....Season 19 Project Runway: Episode 8 "Couch Couture" - Photo Recap!

Relax Style-- Models (L to R) Sarah Victoria, Mimi Tao, and DD Smith in designs from Kristina Kharlashkina, Octavio Aguilar, and Chasity Sereal--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

Continuing with my "Project Runway" BLOG for this 19th Season of the show, it's time for my "Photo Recap" from Episode 8. The 8th episode, entitled "Couch Couture", involved designing an outfit for these post-COVID fashion times...in other words: Comfy style. Think athleisure, joggers, relaxed stay-at-home fashion but yes, more "upgraded", since after all, this is "Project Runway". 

Chic PJ's--Models (L to R) DD and Sarah Victoria in designs from Chasity Sereal and Kristina Kharlashkina--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

In the past 2 years since the pandemic, many people have been discussing the supposed end of Dressing Up, and the rise of "Pajama Style"...so it made perfect sense to have a challenge around this. 

Nick Verreos, Geoffrey Mac, and David Paul, on the set of Season 19 "Project Runway" at the Brooklyn Navy Yard 

A bonus to this challenge was that last year's winner of "Project Runway" designer Geoffrey Mac, came on the set to visit with the designers--along with the AMAZING Cyndi Lauper. While working as Consulting Producers, David and I were so excited to be reunited with Geoffrey and get to say "Hello!" (and gossip, of course).

And now, time for all the photos I took of the designs from this Episode:

Group 1:

(L to R) Models Yuen, Sarah Victoria, Mimi, and DD, in designs from Anna Yinan Zhou, Kristina Kharlashkina, Octavio Aguilar, and Chasity Sereal--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

Nightgown Style--Model Yuen in silk satin ensemble from Anna Yinan Zhou--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

Resort Lounge--Model Sarah Victoria in satin printed-and-solid look, with a bandana and matching cup holder (!) from Kristina Khrlashkina (her design was the WINNER!)--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

Club Hoodie--Model Mimi in a silver oversized hoodie and lingerie design from Octavio Aguilar--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

Harem Lounge--Model DD in ivory-creme knit harem jogger pants, crop-top and oversized cardigan, from Chasity Sereal--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

Group 2:

(L to R) Models Cassandra, Luz, and Grace, in designs from Bones Jones, Shantall Lacayo, and Coral Castillo--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

A Night Out...in Bed--Model Cassandra in a salmon-colored satin top and pajama pants, from Bonbes Jones--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

Custom-printed Comfy--Model Luz in printed design from Shantall Lacayo--You can see a close-up detail shot of the custom print she made and brought to the show--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

Disco Gal--Model Grace in sequined outfit with macrame details, from Coral Castillo--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

Group 3:

(L to R) Models Dariana, Rachel, and Jessica, in designs from Zayden Skipper, Prajje Oscar Jean-Baptiste, and Aaron Michael--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

A "Nude" Look--Model Rachel in long-line top and pants with naked woman print, from Prajje Oscar Jean-Baptiste--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

Relaxed Street--Model Jessica in a cardigan, drawstring palazzo pants and crop top, from Aaron Michael--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

Puffer Time--Model Dariana in nylon puffer jacket (with boucle lining), and grey knit Ponte turtleneck top & pants, from Zayden Skipper (he was eliminated as a result of this look)--Episode 8 "Couch Couture", Season 19 Project Runway

That's a Comfy Wrap!--Nick Verreos, Geoffrey Mac, David Paul, and our little dog Benny (he was a bit camera shy)!!!