“Hi Designer, welcome back!”
“Hi Tim, it’s nice to be here.”
“Did you have a good show?”
“Yes, the Chicago International Miniature Show is fabulous! It’s amazing how all these people from all over the world come together year after year to share their passion for tiny details, and then disperse again back to their normal lives.”
“So much has happened since you’ve been gone. First of all, Seth Aaron Henderson won season 7 of Project Runway! As you know he’s from Vancouver, WA, just north of Portland, and I understand you have a friend who carries his line at a local boutique.”
“Yes, Anne Bocci has long been an appreciator of Seth Aaron’s work and has some of the actual one-of-a-kind pieces worn by his models at Bryant Park for sale in her beautiful shop! Take a look, it’s very exciting: www.annebocciboutique.com.”
“Wow…. and what have you been up to design-wise?”
“Well, I got lots of my new paper dolls packaged and made up in their little beds with templates and creative papers, and brought them with me to Chicago where they were a big hit!”
“I bet they were!”
“This Saturday I’ll bring them to Crafty Wonderland at the Convention Center in Portland along with our pop-up toys and cards and lamps and my new ribbon necklaces.”
“I hope you’re not too busy to pretend you’re on Project Runway.”
“Not at all! Now that I’m back I’ve had a look at The New York Times Magazine covers for April 12th and the 18th and I’m starting to think about what kind of clothing I’d like to make from them.”
“Great! I understand there was a Design magazine in there too.”
“Yes, my favorite!”
“Perhaps you should have a flip-through to see if you get any cool ideas.”
“Yes, I’d love to….. Here’s some yummy furniture from Milan.”
“I like this flower power…
and these pretty blue dishes…
and I totally LOVE these paper shoes by Emilie Roca and this Klimpt-like Munnu Gem Palace cuff.”
“These delicate mushroom layers are pretty inspirational too, I have to say…
and I’m amused by this fanciful bird-footed table by Meret Oppenheim.”
“Well Designer, it looks like you have a lot to think about.”
“Model, what were you doing while your designer was away?”
“I was practicing for a water ballet.”
“What? That’s a surprise! You are a woman of many talents!”
“Thank you Tim.”
“Why don’t you two go up on the roof where we’re having a little party this evening. You can have a chat about your looks for this week, and then I’ll see you on the runway.”
“Ok! Thanks Tim.”
“Wow, Designer, look at you!”
“I know, I didn’t want all this fabulous color to go to waste. My model wanted something clean and contemporary and I agreed that would be a nice foil for the other looks, but then I had all this leftover fabric and started thinking along the lines of something Manchurian.”
“Well, you certainly are showing a nice range.”
“Model, are you pleased with your outfit?”
“Yes, I like it and I like these slip-on sneakers with their rounded toes and flanged tongues.”
“Mmmmmm. They do look kind of snazzy.”
“I like how your water dress seems to float a bit and I like the reference to a swim cap.”
“Thank you, Nina.”
“Your lace dress is beautiful, very delicate. Does that gather into sort of cuffs at the ankles?”
“Yes Michael, I wanted it to be feminine but also encourage movement.”
“That’s unexpected, I like that you’ve controlled the layering so it’s feminine yet practical.”
“Good job, interesting work this time. We’ll see you next week.”
“Thank you Everyone!”
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I must say these are quite striking outfits! Lovely to see the water ballet!