Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “I like this, but it needs a little work. I like the one-piece cut with side panels. I can see how that would be flattering. I am not a fan of the bow on the shoulder. It’s too much bulk. Maybe a silver or bamboo buckle would add visual interest [...]
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “I think this designer has a good eye and is creative and detail oriented with this particular design. I think as separates the design could be very wearable. I love the jacket!” – Erin Souder
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “This piece brings elegance to a rugged, but classic style. The color choices are good and I can see this being worn in a variety of settings.” – Julie
Judges’ Rating: 2/5
Judges Comments: “I think its a great idea to take something people wear that is normally boring and make it interesting. In this case I think it might have gotten too interesting too fast. If it was toned down it might be a bit sell-able but I think you are on the [...]
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “I think this is a very versatile piece. My one question is how big is it? It would be great to offer it in a little bit bigger of a size to accommodate for working women and all the items they need to tote around on a daily basis. The [...]
Judges’ Rating: 2/5
Judges’ Comments: “The print mixing and tailoring on this piece are fantastic.” – Julie
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “It is an interesting idea. Maybe it can be extended into other forms of jewelry, necklaces bracelets etc.” – Shirin Askari
Judges’ Rating: 5/5
Judges’ Comments: “I think this dress is absolutely perfect. It has a wonderful balance of newness and ingenuity in details with a classic fit. 3D embellishment has been such a big trend over the past couple of years, and is still in the market in a big way. This design moves on [...]
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “Nice detailed work. Great fit and finish on the pants and interesting detail on jacket. Overall very nice job!” – Shirin Askari
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “I think the design and execution are very professional and embody the theme as the designer has envisioned. Color, materials, and design are all cohesive and consistent.” – Erin Soulder
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “I would do one skirt with the suspenders and another with the cut-outs; not both together.” – Heidi Dillon
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “This design has a lot of elements that all work well together. Although the inspiration is 80′s the cut is modern and forward. The graffiti art almost looks floral from afar which is a really fun play on pattern. I like that the ground fabric is black and white – [...]
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “Not a design for everyone, but very fashion-forward and beautiful.” – Cynthia Smoot
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “This is the perfect sexy date night outfit. The revealing top is paired well with long sleeves and a black simple bodice.” – Julie
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “I love that the design is fresh, different, and new. I think the collar as an accessory trend is just at the beginning, so there is certainly a lot of opportunity for sales as this trend picks up.” – Erin Souder
Judges’ Rating: 5/5
Judges’ Comments: “Business in the front and a party in the back. I am crazy about this design. I LOVE how the back zipper can be worn at different heights to create multiple looks. That is something I have never seen and it’s brilliant. This is sexy without being slutty. And there [...]
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “Nice style and variation in white. Great construction. Would test out the grommets on the back bottom to see if they are uncomfortable when sitting. Good job!” – Shirin Askari
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “A cute summer dress for the 16-22 demo. I don’t love the color combination used here, but that could easily be fixed. The pins give this a bit of rock ‘n roll edge that young girls would love on a dress that’s still sweet enough for Moms to buy.” – [...]
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “From the drawing it looks like the dress could be quite beautiful. The tulle overlay gives the whole thing a bit if mystery.” – Heidi Dillon
Judges’ Rating: 5/5
Judges’ Comments: “Just BEAUTIFUL! I love the contrast in texture between the skirt, the torso and the collar/ belt detailing. This would be a stunning red carpet piece!” – Julie
Judges’ Rating: 2/5
Judges’ Comments: “Think the skirt is fun and interesting. Would like to see more focus on it with a cleaner top.” – Shirin Askari
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “There is a lot going on in this dress, but the color keeps some continuity. I like the biased hem and the use of different laces and trims.” – Erin Souder
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “I love this concept! I like that you’ve shown the back also that I can get an idea of the fit and function. I like the solid roll-out of colors that you used and think that this design would translate well to stores!” – Erin Souder
Judges’ Rating: 5/5
Judges’ Comments: “I love this! Very Eco-friendly (which retailers and customers would love) and you could make endless color combinations, making customers want to buy multiple pieces. In the description, it lists that the bracelets can be 24-32 beads. You’d have to come up with a standard size for mass retail sales.” [...]
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “Nice use of different materials (vinyl). Can see the inspiration in the piece. Could be more marketable if toned down a bit.” – Shirin Askari
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “The color combo of gold and teal is fantastic as is the brocade print. The slit adds a beautiful, sexy element. I would love if the top defined the waist a little more, but think that the placement of the line between the skirt and top makes the torso look [...]
Judges’ Rating: 5/5
Judges’ Comments: “I totally LOVE this dress. It is sexy hot without being overtly slutty or oversexed. I love the grommets. They give the dress a gritty, edgy feel that is awesome. My one criticism is that I do not think you need side cutouts on this design. I takes away from [...]
Judges’ Rating: 5/5
Judges’ Comments: “I like every detail of this beautiful clutch! I think it is very well designed, functional, and visually appealing. I think there is a lot of opportunity for various material usage and colors. I also think that the envelope trend is still new and there is potential for sales volume [...]
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “Like the shape of the jacket and the detail from the patchwork. To make it more sell-able it might have to be one or the other though…the patchwork or the shape. Overall its very fun and cute. Good job!” – Shirin Askari
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “It looks like a lot of creative thought and hard work went into creating this dress. The fit is cute and flirty, and the soda applique is a quirky contrast to the menswear stripes.” – Erin Soulder
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “Pros: I think the design is interesting and would turn heads (in a good way). Cons: The keyhole is a bit large for my taste. I’d like to see a bit more coverage of the breasts. I’d also like to see the legs cut a bit higher. Overall, an interesting design that [...]
Judges’ Rating: 2/5
Judges’ Comments: “I really love the tribal print selected and think it pairs well with the bright pink. However, I think that the black and white trim and zebra print really compete with the gorgeous tribal print. I’d suggest with sticking to one or two prints max. I’d also like to see [...]
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “Pretty dress. Could focus on dressier retailers other than J.Crew since it is a beaded gown.” – Shirin Askari
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “I am sucker for shiny things. She should take the black piping off the suit and make sure the bottom fits like a second skin. Also, the suit should be cut down about 1″ to expose the bellybutton.” – Heidi Dillon
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “I’m a little confused by this sketch. It’s difficult to tell how this multi-tiered bodice would translate to a real human. While I think it has some interesting elements, I’m not sure how I feel about the overall look.” – Cynthia Smoot
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “I really like this – simple, elegant, well tailored. It reminds me of a Jil Sander piece that I have in my wardrobe.” – Heidi Dillon
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “I like this, I don’t love it. I am a huge fan of evening bags and I like small bags that you can still fit the necessary “stuff” in. This bag, however, is a little sloppy for me.” – Cynthia Smoot
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “Interesting piece. Have a lot to choose in the inspiration as I never saw as many homeless people as when I was in LA! I think its great that you are thinking out of the box in the design but I have a feeling that the piece as a whole would [...]
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “I’m crazy about this dress. It’s very clean and classic with a touch of modernity. The rendering is beautifully executed.” – Heidi Dillon
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “I love the delicate print created by the use of tea and rust. Also love that the designer has used natural ingredients and I think this will be an important feature when marketing to target consumers. The modest, but sexy shape is also flattering without being too revealing. My one [...]
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “This looks complicated to get into and would give you bizarre tan lines. One of my life motto’s is KISS: Keep It Simple Stupid. When it comes to swimwear – you need to KISS.” – Cynthia Smoot
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “I think this dress is just fabulous! I love how the high neck balances the large bow in the back. The draping and folding around the front bodice are beautiful and well done! This was a great choice of color and fabric too for such a dramatic gown.” –
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “I think this design is really edgy and interesting. It’s new and fun, while relying on a tried and true sweetheart strapless fit to ground the overall design.” – Erin Souder
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “I think this dress has a lot of potential. I love how overt and fashion-forward the fringe is. It’s edgy, but the bottom of the dress is standard enough to balance it out in total.” – Erin Souder
Judges’ Rating: 5/5
Judges’ Comments: “I love this! I want this is my closet now! I think the proportions and functionality look great and the style is asian-inspired, but also has a lot of modern couture details. I think there are a lot of opportunities here with the fabric and color that could make this [...]
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “Love that you are experimenting with so many different techniques and details. I think if it was a bit toned down it would be very sell-able. Not crazy about the shape of the jacket but you are definitely on the right track with beautiful ideas. Great work!” –
Judges’ Rating: 2/5
Judges’ Comments: “I think the idea of this design is fun and inspired. I think there are a lot of different design elements that it could be a tough overall concept for the buyer.” – Erin Souder
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “This is a gorgeous dress that I can definitely see being influenced by Greta Garbo. I love the demure front, but more playful, sexy back. The fabric skims the body nicely on the back, but has a bit less form on the front. I’d love to see this offered in more [...]
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “There are some good elements here but a bit of editing would help. I LOVE the bodice. The rock n’ roll black leather with gold stud corset top is awesome and I can see how this would be a Prom favorite and give Dads across the country a heart-attack. I [...]
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “Although the sketch is good, there is little detail regarding the fabric, fit, or design elements in the dress. The inspiration is very thorough, but I wish the designer would have gone the next step and talked about the elements of the design.” – Erin Souder
Judges’ Rating: 3/5
Judges’ Comments: “I can definitely see this piece being worn in Miami and love the use of color. For presentation purposes, the bikini is gorgeous on its own and although the butterfly wings are beautiful, they are distracting from the bikini. I really like the collar of the bikini and the slit. [...]
Judges’ Rating: 4/5
Judges’ Comments: “Nice detailed work. Very Balmain Great job!” – Shirin Askari
