Hooves on the Turf

I wasn’t excited about a single designer last season, but the show returns to New York this time (no more crappy Los Angeles), and I was immediately inspired by several designers. Here’s an introduction to my favorite four.

#1 Maya Luz the punk rock kickass

Maya Luz photos by Conor Doherty.

What she made on the show was my favorite:

I want to buy this dress. Everything about it is perfect and elegant.

#2 Amy Sarabi, the other punk rock kickass

I am in love with these, especially the mushroom motif.

What she made on the show was my third favorite:

I wasn’t a big fan of this. A lot of people have made this skirt before, though this pattern gives it a punch. The challenge was to make something that was representative of the designer’s signature style, and I don’t think she quite did that, because the samples of her other work are way more impressive. Maybe she’s just warming up.

#3 Jay Nicolas Sario the craftsman

I couldn’t dig up a website or a past collection elsewhere, but it seems Filipinos everywhere are thrilled to have one of their own on the show for the first time.
Love the jacket on the left, hate the dress on the right.

What he made on the show was my second favorite:

I’m not 100% sure about the bunch in the middle, but overall it’s a classy outfit.

#4 Janeane Marie Ceccanti the whiny

She has an annoying personality. There wasn’t a single interview bit where she wasn’t crying and making embarrassingly dramatic statements. I’m sure Portland is embarrassed. But her clothes are pretty, elegant and understated; great for everyday wear.

What she made on the show:

I didn’t like this very much but I’m willing to accept that she had trouble with her first dress (which she scrapped) and started work on this very late. I’d wear the top but hate the skirt. I don’t think she’ll get very far.