Spoiler Alert: Shop Project Runway Winners Collection.

If you don't want to know who won stop reading now. Here's something to keep you occupied.

The rest of you know that Leanne drove off into the sunset with her Saturn hybrid and $100K smackeroos - seemingly on her way to fashion design domination. Surprise, surprise.

She was a pretty clear favorite so the whole show was a bit anti-climactic to tell the truth but I am happy for her and look forward to seeing how she grows as a designer. On to the important news: you can now bid on all of the finalist's collections. In my previous post I said that one of Leanne's creations would top my list of must-haves. After last night? Uh-uh.

Korto & Kenley both hit it out of the park with their collections. Sure Leanne's were beautifully constructed but the colors were just eh and unless you are a size 0 would look pretty horrendous on most. K's & K's collections, on the other hand, showed more color, originality, and spirit. The two designs above have my name written all over them.

Agree, disagree? Let's hear it...and don't even think of outbidding me on these.

Who Are You Marc Jacobs Spring 2009?

I'm prepared to lose some street cred for the following comments but I can't help but be puzzled by a designer who, in the same show, presented:




and:




(photos via Style.com)


The first two "Mary Poppins Goes To Dubai" looks were a scary reminder of that PR Little Bo Peep disaster from a short while ago, while the latter two look perfectly chic and pulled together.

Please don't misunderstand me, I love a little quirk. Make that a whole lotta quirk:



Love the I Dream Of Jeannie pants, wacky little gold & turquoise safety pin, and all:



BUT since nobody rocks harem pants quite like Barbara Eden, and lurex & plaid combos remind me of Halloweens gone by, I'll stick to classic pieces that I will wear year after year -- sorry Marc.

Trends Report: Fall 2008 Preview

It's shaping up to be an exciting season. Take a peak at some of the trends that are in store:




First on my Fall Must-Have list? A wildly feminine shift dress. This one from Proenza Schouler would do just nicely:



Check it out, now available at Bergdorf Goodman.

What's first on your Fall Must-Have list?