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It was really no surprise that Christian Siriano, the fashion-savvy 21-year-old with a penchant for cockatoo-inspired hairdos and (over)using the word "fierce" would win the whole thing. Sirianio's designs were the most high-fashion throughout the entire season (puffy anything = high fashion) and let's face it, he made for good TV. In what was comparatively a lackluster season, last night's finale was still a must-watch. Christian, along with contestants Rami Kashou and Jillian Lewis, showed their lines at New York Fashion Week to a crowd of fashion industry leaders, celebs and past PR designers, including Philadelphia re-pat and season 1 winner Jay McCarroll. There was, as expected, behind-the-scenes bedlam including a panicked Jillian second-guessing her model choices and Christian's last-to-arrive model. The show, on the other hand, was anything but. Each designer had a very individual point of view that played to very different clientele. Jillian, who consistently made the most wearable clothes all season, showed the most accessible line. Her knit-wear looked the most ready for a spring collection. Rami, who managed to put his obsession for draping aside, made some truly outstanding clothing, particularly those last two dresses he sent down the runway. His attention to detail and surprises (the basket-weaved look was fantastic) made him a true contender against Christian, but his color choices were a bit of a mystery, especially to judge Michael Kors. Christian, who stayed true to his couture and over-the-top fashions, showed a line of mostly black, but all memorable pieces. The outcome was not much of a surprise, but the reaction was. Humble is not typically a word to describe Christian so to see him with a quivering lower lip and tears of joy was the most welcome surprise of the night. He can show emotion, even if it is only for a hot second. I even cried a little, but mostly it was at the thought of not seeing Tim Gunn for a few months.
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