Expert panelist Erika Stanley has been a true style staple throughout our exclusive coverage of The Fashion Show. Week after week, we’ve called on her expert opinion to help us break down the drama, commentary and couture of each episode. Thus, you can probably understand why it saddens us to part (if only momentarily) with this chic investment. Read on to hear style expert Erika Stanley’s final thoughts on America’s vote and The Fashion Show season finale.
SO!: Were you surprised by anything any of contestants said during the reunion show?
I wasn’t surprised by anything said, but I was happy that Andrew spoke up and voiced how he felt about the elimination the week he was sent home. His dress, design and construction was much better than the dress that wasn’t eliminated on the chopping block, and I felt that it was important for him to get that off his chest and confront the judges with his thoughts. And I couldn’t possibly be surprised by anything Merlin said, because, like Isaac, I don’t understand a word he says!
This morning, SeenON! sat down to chat with Reco from The Fashion Show to get all the details about last week’s elimination and his final collection. Read on to see what the king of “runway sexy” had to say about who he hopes to dress in the future, his predictions for the winner and his success since the show.
SO!: The judges critiqued all the designers’ collections for flaws like over-complexity and fit. So why do you think you were ultimately chosen to be eliminated over the other designers?
I told James-Paul that it was going to be me. I was the fan favorite and I just knew that I was going to be eliminated. But I gave 110 percent - I gave it my all.
We just wrapped up our interview about The Fashion Show finale with incomparable fashion expert Erika Stanley of SNOB Style. The hot topics of discussion? Anna, Daniella, Reco and James-Paul, of course! Read on to see what she had to say about their final collections, and even find out who she voted for…
SO!:In the elimination last night, the designers were critiqued for various mistakes in their collections. Among these were over-complexity, fit, lack of hanger appeal and discontinuity. Which of these errors do you think is the most unforgivable?
Either fit or hanger appeal. No matter how beautiful a piece is, no one is going to buy it if it doesn’t fit right. The line’s not going to sell to consumers, and the buyers just aren’t going to buy it. Take jeans, for example. A lot of people are dropping money on designer jeans because they fit so well.
Miss last week’s episode of The Fashion Show? See the the highlights in our Fashion Show: Episode 110 photo gallery! And stay tuned - last week was the final elimination challenge before the big fashion show, which means tomorrow night the designers will be showcasing their final collections. We’re expecting fireworks!
This morning, SeenON! sat down to chat with expert panelist Erika Stanley of SNOB Style to talk The Fashion Show finals and fashion faux pas! From Johnny’s losing Lanvin replica to Daniella’s winning original, you better believe that this fashionista paid close attention to the details and offered plenty of industry insight. Read on as stylist Erika Stanley relates her excitement, mortification and predictions for the remaining designers!
SO!: Johnny tried to pass off his design as an original. How big of a faux pas is creating a “knock-off” in the fashion world?
ES: I feel sorry for him. He’s going to be branded as a designer that creates knock-offs. He made the exact replica in a different color. Designers are very protective over their work. The industry is very small and the industry talks. Johnny can’t sew, he can’t drape… it all leads me to wonder, what can he do? After this challenge, you can bet that he doesn’t have his investor anymore and should be looking for new career. He lacks experience and being a designer is all about originality and inspiration.
Ready for The Fashion Show? On tonight’s “Blood, Sweat and Sparkle” episode, the designers will take on their final Harper’s Bazaar mini challenge as they must create a beautifully draped dress using only one piece of silk charmeuse fabric and 12 pins! Oh yeah, and they only have 20 minutes. No pressure. In the runway challenge, crystals play a crucial role when the designers must create a sparkling red-carpet gown.
Editor in Chief of Harper’s Bazaar, Glenda Bailey, and notable celebrity designer Isabel Toledo guest star as judges in the final elimination before the remaining designers show their collections. Don’t miss it! Tune in to Bravo tonight at 10/9c.
Today, SeenON! caught up with the oh so adorable Erika Stanley of SNOB Style to dish about our favorite looks from The Fashion Show. But, as you know, it’s not all sugar and spice with this girl - she’s not afraid to tell it like it is! Read on as expert stylist Erika Stanley tells us what really should have been in the cards for this week’s episode.
SO!: Do you think Merlin’s fate would have changed had he drawn a different tarot card? Do you think the meaning behind his tarot card weighed into the judges’ decision?
ES: I don’t like Merlin, but I thought his interpretation of his card was really smart. His silhouette is perfect for someone who travels a lot – I can’t believe it even had a passport pocket! If he had drawn a different card, I think there would be a different story. And, yes, I think it’s really interesting that one of the two desingers that chose the “traveling” card left.
We just wrapped up our interview with designer Merlin from The Fashion Show and, boy, did he have a lot to say! During last night’s elimination, the judges criticized Merlin for being too ambitious in his “busy” design and, ultimately, they just weren’t buying his traveling sweat suit. The judges said bon voyage to Merlin, but he refuses to let the sun set on his dreams. Read on to hear Merlin’s point of view.
SO!: Do you think your fate in the competition would have changed had you drawn a different tarot card?
M: No. When I pulled that card, I knew I was out. I didn’t want to waste my energy trying to fight it. I accepted my fate. I believe in destiny - it is why I am here, in this country.
This week, SeenON! connected with acclaimed jewelry designer Lisa Freede to dish about design inspiration and get her expert opinion on episode 8 of Bravo’s The Fashion Show. And who better to delve into the details of this business than someone who is already a celebrity favorite in the world of fashion and accessories? Read on as Lisa tells us like it is… and was.
SO!: In this week’s Harper’s Bazaar mini-challenge, the designers were quizzed on their knowledge of the fashion greats. How important do you think it is to know the complete history of a business before trying to break into it?
LF: That is rule #1. You must know the history before entering any business.
Today SeenON! got our weekly fix of all thing fashion when we spoke with our Expert Panelist, Erika Stanley of SNOB Style. Of course we had to discuss Episode 108 of The Fashion Show, but we also made time to chat about the designers that are the most influential for Erika! Find out who below…
One, Althea Harper, was accused by season 6 winner Irina Shabayeva of copying her looks. The other, Carol Hannah Whitfield, had to battle a wicked flu to complete her collection and compete in the Fashion Week finale. Both designers, the second and … Read more
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One, Althea Harper, was accused by season 6 winner Irina Shabayeva of copying her looks. The other, Carol Hannah Whitfield, had to battle a wicked flu to complete her collection and compete in the Fashion Week finale. Both designers, the second and … 
