Project Runway posed an interesting challenge for their designers: create a piece based off of the four natural elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) I’m no fashion designer, but after having a bit of exposure with watching fashion shows and creating a “collection” for Jam Asia this year, I had some ideas of how I would have done the challenge.

Fire – I would have played with the idea of going literal with fire mixing the blues with yellows of a flame. The piece would be a sleek and form fitting dress.

Water – I do like the idea of using an animal as inspiration, but I probably would have gone with a clam. Work one of those really ruffled collars representing the shell of the clam and then make the rest of the dress a very flowy light blue dress. Possibly play with the hair (since this was supposed to be associated with Garnier) and turn it into a pearl.

Earth – After being confused by Mila’s execution, I realized that gemstones count as “earth” I would play with a black dress with a cool rooted gold design representing the idea of mining a vein of gold.

Air – I mentioned this on my post, but I really like the idea of doing a toxic gas. A free flowing, very open bottom, and corseted top. This idea of the smoke crawling across the lands. I guess kinda trench warfare/ World War 1-esque.

I guess it would just be easy to coast, but I think the exposure of the show would speak for itself. I wouldn’t want to have the high scores until near the end of the season. While everyone else is drained of creativity, I decide to unleash some extra energy. Then again that’s probably the same technique I would have with Survivor (pair up with someone, have paired decisions, move around the tribe when needed, make bold moves post merge).