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A Work of Art
Merlin describes working with Johnny, who he describes as "insecure."
June 19, 2009I call this week the sacrifice of fashion. The week before, they told us that only the uncultured and uneducated people represent 10% of the population and will be the ones that buy the trash of dreams. This week's Mini Challenge started by putting us into pairs to work together. I was paired with Johnny. The theme was to better or transform the "walk of shame" outfit into an outfit suitable for work. Johnny and I won!
For the final challenge we stayed in our same pairs and had to design an outfit for Isaac's line. Johnny is a good guy and very insecure of his talent; he limited his creativity because he didn't have the capacity to pick his vision like a designer would. He has an obsession for varied materials especially Lycra and Spandex and picked out felt for one of our pieces. Once we got to the fabric store, I didn't have a chance to discuss the theme of the project with him and before I knew it he came back with all sorts of fabric in his hands. I decided to let him pick the fabric and I would just make sure that the construction of the outfit would be good. I hoped this would show him it didn't matter what rank or economic status people were, what's important is the quality of the garment and how it's made.
I thought we would have won because of the quality and design. It was one of the most liked outfits, but in the end Anna and Haven won. Johnny said this was his concept and wish but if the reader looks at my site, they'll see that I have an entire collection called "Tita" of this wish that I made three years ago that is a better constructed. With respect to the jackets, it wouldn't have been half of the jacket Johnny had in mind if I hadn't transformed it into a work of art. Amen
love your designs! you are turely talented!
Merlin.
You are the most creative and talanted designer on the show.
Best to all!
I think Merlin and Johnny should have won also. But it does go to show you that construction is a big deal. Johnny can't sew and proved that long ago and Merlin can design and sew which I think make for a better designer. I think Merln has great concepts in design. I would like to see Reco and him at the end.
i kinda lik your stuff. your kinda odd to me though
Merlin, I think you are one of the best designers on the show.
The last challenge I felt should have been won by you and Johnnie.
I love the looks you have created, especially the mean girl look; I want the jacket and they are selling everything but.
I love your attitude. You make me laugh every episode. I admire your talent and love your style (most of the time).
HEy..>>
My HonDuran Buddy!...i was Actually choked when i saw the interviews at the beginning of the show and it said you were from Tegucigalpa.....i was born in Honduras but grew up here in the USA....but newys i have to say i'm not a fashionist but definitely love how you work and yes your crazy with all your colors, and styles but i love them definitely wish u all best of luck!!! keep it up and dont let no1 intimediate u!....
ps. also how can i find your "TITA" collection?
I hoped you and Johnny would have won. Both outfits were good looks it should had been a tie. You are doing great keep up the good work ..Xoxo -Jenn
I am so proud of you! Taking the team challenge to heart, you set aside your ego to create masterful patterns and execution to create Johnny's vision. That is what professional collaboration is all about. You should have won this week. Buena suerte!
Merlin, you are so talented, I notice that you wear alot of knit or crochet scarfs on the show, do you make them? I knit scarfs and shawls I would like to send you some samples if that's okay. Where do I send them to. Keep up the good work.
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