PROJECT RUNWAY.....Behind The Scenes of "Elegance Is The New Black" Episode 7 Challenge

An Elegant Line Up--Models backstage in looks from Season 17 "Project Runway" Designers (L to R) Bishme Cromartie, Jamall Osterholm, Venny Etienne, Hester Sunshine and Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Episode 7, Brooklyn New York

In Episode 7 of Bravo TV's "Project Runway" Season 17, the remaining designers were challenged to create a look that "redefined" what Elegance is--the challenge was entitled "Elegance Is The New Black" and was inspired by items in Brandon Maxwell clear Acrylic Bags. The bags contained items from sequined headphones, limes, vintage hairbrush/comb/mirror, fake dollar bills, and a perfume bottle. Some of the looks lived up to the "Elegant" theme and some...not so mucheey. As a Consultant Producer on the Season, I was backstage ready to capture photos that we needed get to make sure we got the designer's/contestants looks...but also (I didn't know it then!), I could use here in my BLOG!
Here are some of the photos:

Gowns, Dresses and Sportswear--Models in designs from Season 17 "Project Runway" Designers (L to R) Lela Orr, Sonia Kasparian, Renee Hill, Garo Sparo and Tessa Clark--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Episode 7, Brooklyn New York

Winning Elegance--Colombian Model Paula Nieto wearing strapless design in velvet-and-satin plaid from Jamall Osteholm inspired by a perfume bottle--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Episode 7, Brooklyn New York

Fuchsia Chic--Model Thijin Bol in pink-and-red tuxedo striped sheath dress design from Venny Etienne inspired by Rose Champagne Bottle--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Episode 7, Brooklyn New York

Pink Suiting--Model Mimi Tao in pink twill pants-and-sleeveless jacket-vest and silk satin camisole top from Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey inspired by orchids---Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Episode 7, Brooklyn New York

Black-and-White Goddess--Model Yuen Sze Jia in black-and-white gown from Lela Orr inspired by white porcelain statue--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17, Brooklyn New York

Flou Et Tailleur--Model Sonia Trzewikowska in printed satin blouse and asymmetrical trumpet skirt from Bishme Cromartie inspired by a Mannequin Hand with Jewelry--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17, Brooklyn New York

Pasties Apple Green--Model Sarah Victoria in green taffeta "pick-up" long skirt and mesh illusion top with pasties and cuffs, designed by Hester Sunshine inspired by feathers--Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17, Brooklyn New York