Power play.
For this challenge, the designers will combine fashion with technology. The designers meet Robin Hunicke, Mitu Khandaker, and Nina Freeman. Robin is a co-founder of Funomena and was a leading designer on the Sims franchise. Mitu is a professor, NYU Game Center. Nina is a video game designer. These ladies are influential! (YAS queens!)
Day One
The Challenge
Karlie informs the designers that this will be a two-day challenge, and that the designers need to create female video game characters. The designers split up into smaller groups so each group is led by either Robin, Mitu, or Nina. Then, the designers meet Christian Siriano at the fabric store, Mood. The designers have a budget of $300 to spend on fabric and 30 minutes to shop.
Tessa is going for a "miller's daughter" appeal for her look. It is going to have "an apron-styled" waist. This time, Rakan is going to step out of his comfort zone with his fabrics. A lot of designers are using red fabric, and Venny is trying to find a new color so his look can stand out. Venny is currently over budget, so he needs to pick and choose his battles with the fabrics he will use for his look.
The Workroom
The designers meet with graphic designers to create digital sketches of their looks. Venny's look is inspired by the church he goes to. The character Lela is making her look for is a "kick-ass female warrior ninja". Lela played video games with her all-boy cousins. Her character will conquer the crazy winds and storms. Meanwhile, Sonia's character has the power to "withdraw the sting of bad memories". Sebastian's character is the "Goddess of the Moon". The dress for Sebastian's character will have the code that will be used to build the game. Tessa is making a bag of flour for her character's look.
Christian checks up on the progress the designers are making so far with their looks. Bishme's character is the "Queen of Hearts". Bishme is creating a heart-shaped neckline for his character's dress. According to Bishme, the Queen of Heart stabs her fiancé because he is the one who killed her father. (Woah, deep). Jamall's character is femme fatale-James Bond-esque. Jamall is going back to his tailoring skills and is creating a suit for his look. Christian is a bit concerned because he thinks Jamall's look needs some pizzazz for being a black suit. Hester's character is a "star jumping lady of sorts". Hester is planning on making a jetpack for her character to go along with her character. Garo's character is a "fashion editrix" = fashion editor and a dominatrix. Garo will accessorize his look with shudder-shades and a whip. Venny's character is the "Savior of the World".
Day Two
The Workroom
It's a day two of the challenge. After a little rest, the designers scurry to their stations as soon as the get to the workroom. Tessa has tunnel vision with everything she is working on. She is working on making the apron and the flour bag for her look. The models arrive for fittings, as there are 9 hours left until the runway. Venny is figuring out how to add some pizzazz for his look, especially because he went over the budget at Mood. Christian is worried about Jamall's look. On the other hand, Sonia is currently recreating the dress she is making by re-draping it. She is nervous that this "may be the look she goes home" from. (Uh oh, keeping working hard, girl.) The models finish up their fittings with the designers for the day. Hester is in the middle of creating the "sexy space cargo pants" for her look. Venny is adding more feathers to his look. Tessa describes Venny's look as "dated".
Lela receives the digital illustration of her look, and she is satisfied with it. The other designers see their digital illustrations. More designers are thrilled, but some need to make a few adjustments. Rakan calls his designer to inform her of the changes that need to be made for the digital illustration of his look. Sonia does the same because she had to redrape her dress. She is hoping for the best that her garment will work out and will look good on her model. Renee is finishing up the details of a belt she is making for her look. Rakan is nervous because he does not have a lot sewn yet for his look. He is not used to using stretchy fabrics, so this is a challenge for him. The marks Jamall made on his fabric for the suit disappear after he steams the fabric. After a long day, the designers board a ferry and head back to their penthouse.
Day Three
The Workroom
Alright, y'all. It is the last day of the video game-character look challenge, and the pressure is real. The models do their last minute fittings and head into hair & makeup while the designers make their last minute fixes to their looks.
Runway
Robin Hunicke is the guest judge for this challenge, and is there to witness the designers' looks walk down the runway.
Results
The following designers are safe and make it to the next round: Bishme, Lela, Renee, Sebastian, and Sonia.
Karlie and the judges choose the final six: Hester, Jamall, Venny, Rakan, Tessa, and Garo. Of that six, Jamall, Venny, and Rakan represent the bottom looks.
Hester is the winner of this challenge. Watch out other designers, Hester is definitely on the rise. Rakan is eliminated from the competition.
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