Project Runway to Realway, Episode 2 - Candy Couture

Hi everyone! Welcome to the second edition of Project Runway to Realway! This past episode introduced the famous unconventional challenge, which I was surprised to see them do so early in the season. For this challenge the designers were asked to create a look using candy from Dylan's Candy Bar.

I thought the initial ideas from most of the designers were very interesting and I was excited to see how they would turn out. Some of them were a bit disappointing, but some definitely had a wow factor. So lets get to it, episode 2's top three designs and how you can recreate these sickeningly sweet looks, candy not required.

Ven, the winner of the unconventional challenge, created his look by crushing different colors of rock candy and using black licorice to create a stained glass effect. Though I'm not the biggest fan of Ven's attitude (is it just me or does he seem really arrogant?), this is a pretty sweet dress. Recreate it by using the same pastel color pallet with black accents.

Gunnar created his look using black and pina colada licorice and the wrappings of little chocolates on the peplum to create a Chanel-esque design. I had a really hard time trying to recreate this one, haha! I was trying to focus on finding a big checkered print like the one Gunnar created, but it just was not happening, lol, so I went with this pretty little gingham print instead. On another note, can someone explain to me why Gunnar and Chris hate each other so much? Part of me thinks it's just for the show and ratings cause it seems that's all they talk about in the workroom, can people really dislike each other that much upon just meeting?

Last, but certainly not least, Sonjia! I loved this look and personally think she should've won this challenge as she used a variety of candies and created something beautiful and interesting (I'm, again, just not a big fan of Ven). I love the different shades of blue and how she placed the gummy sharks. As Nina Garcia mentioned, everything looks impeccably made, this was definitely Candy Couture.

And there you have Episode 2! Check out the rest of the designs here. I hope everyone had a great weekend! Thanks for reading and Happy Monday!

'Till Next Time...