PROJECT RUNWAY.....Behind The Scenes of the "Dapper Dan"-Inspired Episode 5 Challenge

Fab Streetwear--Models (L to R) Asia, Aviana and Nora Sommerkamp in Dapper Dan-inspired designs from "Project Runway" Season 17 designers Venny Etienne, Bishme Cromartie and Renee Hill--Bravo's Project Runway Season 17, Brooklyn NY

Last week was Episode 5 of Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17. The Challenge was to design and create a look exemplifying "Luxury Streetwear" inspired by the one-and-only Dapper Dan! The designers visited his Harlem Atelier and got his words of wisdom about the industry, his passion and his influence on streetwear style. As a Consulting Producer on this season, I got the chance to work behind-the-scenes during the episode...

Mood Shopper--Nick Verreos at Mood Fabrics NYC

 Brocades, Jacquards, Silk Twills...Dapper Dan Inspired Chic--Fabrics from Mood Fabrics NYC

And while the designers were out visiting his famed Harlem Design Studio, I was tasked to find Dapper Dan-inspired fabrics at Mood Fabrics NYC, that they would hopefully use for their designs during the challenge.

Here are my Behind-the-Scenes photos of meeting THE MAN...and much more:

 The Man, The Legend--Nick Verreos and David Paul, backstage at "Project Runway" Season 17 with Dapper Dan--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

Dapper Dan and Christian Siriano taking a look at the designer's Last Looks before the Runway Show--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

 The Runway--Model Aviana in design from Bishme Cromartie--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

 Winning Look--Model Aviana in outfit designed by Bishme Cromartie--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

 Logo Mania--Bishme Cromartie's design featured embroidered lettering of the designer's initials as well as the neighborhood he is from in Baltimore, Ohio--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

 Luxe-Street Model--Close-up of Model Aviana's styling and makeup--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

Model Nora in design from Renee Hill--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

 Model Asia in design from Venny Etienne--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

 Model Mimi Tao in design from Garo Sparo--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

Model Thijin Bol in design from Hester Sunshine--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

Model Sarah Victoria in design from Tessa Clark--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

 Model Paula Nieto in design from Sonia Kasparian--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

 Model Yuen in design from Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

Model Lexi in design from Rakan Shams Aldeen--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

Model Kate in design from Jamall Osterholm--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

Eliminated Look--Model Carmen in design from Kovid Kapoor--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Brooklyn NY

Last Look--Models in designs from Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 designs