Project Runway Winning Styles with Jack Georges Accessories

This week, the final episode of this season’s Project Runway will air and a winner will be named. To celebrate the unique works of the talented designers competing, we took some of their fashions and paired them with Jack Georges accessories to complete the look.  

In the first episode of the season, finalist Ashley Nell Tipton made it clear that she deserved to become a front-runner by designing a beautiful ensemble made from materials she found scattered throughout the Madison Square Garden arena. The result was a classic silhouette with a modern, artistic twist that would be best accented by our Chelsea Collection #5654 Diana Satchel in black. The handbag’s timeless shape and clean design complement the graphic elements of the outfit.  Together they would be picture perfect for an elegant Sunday brunch at the country club or at an art gallery opening. 

In the season’s third challenge, Ashley did it again… this time teaming up with fellow top three designer, Candice Cuoco, to create a Venetian-inspired look with pink bell bottoms, a pin-striped blouse with dramatic draping in the back, and a flowing floral-print jacket that wowed the judges.

With such a vivid story of color and pattern expressed by the outfit, it needs a smart, understated accessory to avoid creating a hot mess. To accomplish that, we would match the ensemble with our Milano collection #3722 Triple Gusset Continental. While available in nine different colors, our choice here would be the solid red leather to highlight the gorgeous red lining of the jacket while accenting the pink pants. The wallet adds much needed practicality with its scratch and stain resistant leather securing everything she would need for a night out.  

On every season of Project Runway, designers dread team challenges but during episode 5, a paintball fight pit the designers—split into two opposing teams—in a war to protect the fabric that they would use to make their group collection. Then came the twist… the designers were shocked to discover that their paint splattered battle clothes had to be used for the challenge instead of the fabric they fought to protect. With some interesting results on display, the judges’ favorite look was the one created by Edmond Newton.

With the rich blue accents on a crisp styled dress, Edmond Newton’s design fits beautifully with the Chelsea Collection #5885 Large Top Zip Handbag in Cobalt Blue. This shoulder bag would accentuate the paintball splattered blues on the white fabric. With the smaller version of this bag being on exhibit at the handbag museum in Chicago, its silhouette is already considered a work of art. It is designed for every day function, but is ideal for evenings out on the town. 

Titled “Crew’s All In,” Episode 10 paired the remaining designers with a member of Project Runway’s staff to design a look that would make her feel as comfortable in front of the camera as she does behind the scenes. Kelly’s contemporary leather overalls were the right balance of model Ashley’s everyday style and Kelly’s own funky, New York City aesthetic.

Women like Ashley want to be stylish but not at the expense of practicality. The outfit needs a small bag to carry her essentials. The SOHO collection #1835 is a chic option for a woman on the move, offering hands-free convenience in a soft, leather handbag backpack. With its classic style and soft construction, it’s a great everyday bag that will get her through the hustle and bustle while looking as good with Kelly’s design as it does with a pair of jeans and a t-shirt.

In the penultimate showdown, the four remaining designers flew to Los Angeles to draw inspiration for a red carpet look that would decide who would make it to the finale. After a gentle reminder by mentor Tim Gunn to let her true aesthetic shine through, Kelly Dempsey switched gears from a safe, traditional gown to this edgy and chic jumpsuit made from a unique textile that she created that secured her fourth win of the season.

Any celebrity wearing this stunning design on the red carpet will please her admirers with its bold, feminine style and its unexpected bareback design. This look needs the Chelsea Collection # 5724 Large Zip-Around Clutch in black. With its subtle, cross-grain Saffiano textured leather and clean silhouette, the clutch can be carried with or without its removable wrist strap but is sure to please with its excellent inside organization. So while it is a great accessory, worthy of a red carpet event, it’s truly functional for everyday use.

Jack Georges accessories are created to fit your lifestyle. Whether you’re runway ready or running errands, you'll love Jack Georges quality and style without sacrificing practicality and function!