>> Tonight we've got the first
interview with
the Project Runway All Stars
winner.
>> We've got unseen moments,
lots of surprises, special
guests, as we celebrate with
Mondo the biggest prize in
Project Runway history.
>> You took it very hard.
You looked very emotional.
>> Oh, yeah, I was scared
[bleep]less.
>> That was one of my favorite
moments.
>> How did you even remember
that?
You vicious bitch.
>> She is still on the runway
explaining it right now.
>> Some people think you should
have won.
>> That really effed up my head.
>> I can't even look at Austin
while I talk.
He is so painted right now.
>> It can be lonely at the top.
>> What were the worst designs
of the season?
>> Tonight, on Project Runway
All Stars: After the runway...
Project Runway All Stars 1x05 After the Runway: All Sewn Up Original Air Date on March 22, 2012
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Welcome to the finale of
Project Runway All Stars:
After the runway.
I'm Isaac Mizrahi, and joining
me is Joanna Coles, the
editor-in-chief of Marie Claire
magazine and the fabulous
mentoress.
congratulating our winner of
Project Runway All Stars,
Mondo!
Great job, darling.
You're amazing.
>> Thank you, thank you.
>> Well-done, it was phenomenal.
>> Well deserved.
>> Phenomenal.
>> Well, Mondo, you've just
received the biggest prize in
Project Runway history: Over
$500,000 in cash and prizes,
a boutique at select
Neiman Marcus stores, and not
only your own spread in
Marie Claire, but also
a position as guest editor as
well.
>> A little later, Ken Downing
is gonna join us to kind of
explain the details of what that
means, to have your clothes in
Neiman Marcus.
But the big question right now
is, Mondo, what is it like to
win the biggest prize in
Project Runway history?
>> It's overwhelming right now,
you know?
It's still kind of sinking in.
You know, I called my mom right
after the runway, and I told her
that I won, and when I heard her
scream, that's when I knew it
was real.
>> So, Joanna, you're looking at
your new guest editor for
Marie Claire.
What should Mondo expect in his
future?
Is this gonna be like
the Devil Wears Prada?
>> You will be joining Nina
Garcia and her team.
You will be talking about the
trend and helping create stories
for the fashion world.
>> She's not the least
intimidating person in
the world.
Are you a little nervous about
this?
>> No, I'm so excited, I mean--
>> I would like to point out:
This is a skull.
This is actually made from the
shrunken head of a former
fashion editor at Marie Claire.
Just saying.
>> Some people think you should
have won on, what was it,
season eight, right?
And I have to say, um, I think
that you've come a long way
since then.
>> Thank you.
>> I want to look at--we have a
split screen of the two
collections: one from season
eight and one from this
Project Runway All Stars.
Let's have a look.
[Techno music]
♪ ♪
>> Mondo, when you're looking at
that, what differences do you
see?
>> I think I'm a little bit more
confident in what I'm able to
accomplish, not really paying
attention to what people are
saying or reading the blogs or
really letting all that other
stuff affect my creative
process.
>> You are not the only person
that needs to be congratulated
here.
Michael and Austin also did a
phenomenal job, and we
congratulate both of you.
>> I mean, we were blown away by
those three collections, and it
was one of the hardest
decisions.
And I know Georgina would
corroborate that, right?
We literally could not decide.
You were all winners.
And I'm not just saying that.
I mean, I've watched a lot of
Project Runway finales before.
That was amazing.
I was surprised by Michael's
collection.
Really surprised.
Because we were expecting--
I don't know what--
gowns or something.
And you gave us something so
kind of--what's the word?
Like, um, real.
[Techno music]
♪ ♪
>> When I did season eight, I
did all gowns.
So I really wanted to show the
world that I can do
ready-to-wear, because I get the
phone calls from tons of women:
"Do you make pants?
Do you make jackets?
Do you make other stuff?"
And I just wanted to show the
world, "yeah, I do."
>> I think we all remember that
moment when you were eliminated
in season eight.
You took it very hard.
You went out, you hit the wall.
>> Oh, yeah, I broke things.
>> You looked very emotional.
>> Aww.
[Sobbing] I can't.
I can't.
>> This year, you looked as if
you handled it much, much
better, frankly.
Yet it was a bigger loss, in a
sense.
Tell us about that.
>> It was a bigger loss, but,
you know, I had a lot of
expectations to live up to with
my family and my culture, you
know?
Like, they really set the bar
that, "if you don't do this,
then can you try something
else?"
But, you know, they saw
the progression.
>> Well, what do they want you
to go back and do--I mean, to go
under the hood of a car?
>> To them--yeah.
Maybe live a normal life, open
up a little coffee shop or
something like that.
But that was last year.
They got a wake-up call, and,
you know, they see that I'm
thriving, and they know that I
want to be a successful fashion
designer.
Now they're behind me 100%.
>> Well, you're always very
honest, Michael.
How disappointed were you?
>> I'm not gonna sit here and
say that I wasn't dying inside.
Like, I was crushed.
>> Was part of that because you
and Mondo are such good friends?
Was it hard to see, like, sort
of your best friend win
something that you wanted so
much?
>> A little bit, yeah.
It was hard.
Honestly, I would say, like, if
Austin won, I probably would
have been crushed a little bit
more.
>> Michael and I were like, "It
has to be either me or you."
Like, "We have to do this."
>> It's the bond, like, "It's
gotta be me and you."
We have to do this Thelma and
Louise style, you know?
>> Well, Austin, it sounds like
it was a bit lonely for you
in the final three.
>> I think it was, was it?
>> It can be lonely at the top
sometimes, but--
>> Or lonely in the top hat?
>> It's lonely in the--it can be
lonely in the top hat.
>> It's lonely everywhere.
>> What about yo Michael?
>> Both: What do you think of
Austin?
>> At first, I wanted to go in
and critique and say, "Oh, I
didn't like this, or I didn't
like that."
But then, when I see them come
down the runway, it just looked
really good.
[Techno music]
♪ ♪
I got Austin that night.
I got exactly what he was going
for.
I saw his vision, and it came
really clear.
>> That's really the main reason
I did do the show.
Really, for me, the most
important thing was always just
to share the joy and
the excitement of fashion and
beauty.
>> Well, Austin, for being truly
the most glamorous designer in
Project Runway history, we have
this fabulous basket from
L'Oreal.
>> Oh! Oh, my goodness gracious.
>> Full of fantastic products
that will keep you young and
beautiful forever.
>> Yay! Oh, wow!
>> And the color ribbon matches
the coat, it matches--
>> I love it.
I love this.
>> Austin, we didn't give you
the product so that you could
start using them now.
>> Yes, that is to be used in
the privacy of your own home.
>> No, no, no, no, no, no.
[Laughter]
I need--I think--
>> We've started something now.
We've started something.
Oh, I love that scent.
>> Ohh...Now I feel complete.
Is it okay?
>> It looks great.
>> It looks very good.
You guys really did have some
good times, didn't you?
Even Mondo.
>> Let's take a look at some of
the best moments on
Project Runway All Stars.
>> Project Runway All Stars.
>> Holy [bleep].
>> I wish to you lots of
success.
>> Your 99 ¢ unconventional
challenge starts now!
Now go!
>> [Squeals]
>> Crazy.
[Camera shutter clicking]
>> The challenge is a night at
the opera.
>> Kissy kissy, everyone.
This is the most garish,
outlandish, ridiculous thing
I have ever seen.
I love it!
The winning designer is Michael.
>> Congratulations, Michael.
>> Hiyah!
>> I need those shorts right off
your back.
Ladies, that's how you get
a man.
>> This is my edgy bitch look.
>> If a black person says that
you are loud, you are too loud.
>> [Laughs]
>> [Whispers] Broadway!
>> The winner will have his or
her design featured in the new
Broadway production of Godspell.
>> Mondo, congratulations.
>> Thank you.
>> It's Austin Scarlett.
>> Oh, did I say "starlet"?
>> I need to create a fantasy.
That's what motivates me in
my life.
>> You're a star, man.
>> Ohh, we made it.
Mwah.
>> Well, our other designers are
here to celebrate Mondo's win.
Welcome, all of you darlings.
>> Hello.
>> Thank you.
>> Those are a fantastic show.
I think you would be proud of
those shoes.
>> Did you do that?
>> I did these shoes myself,
actually.
>> Ooh, you did?
So how did you--what are these?
Let's just have a look 'cause
these really are spectacular.
>> And the strong thigh.
[Laughter]
>> That's the best bit of all.
So April and Anthony, you helped
for the final challenge.
What was it like seeing bits of
your work coming down the
runway?
>> First of all, I can't even
look at Austin while I talk.
He is so painted right now.
He is--I cannot compose myself.
You are painted, honey.
>> I'm not wearing anything.
>> He looks fabulous.
>> Yes, you are gorgeous.
>> This is my natural--
>> But I can't look at you right
now while I talk, um--
you know, I think we just came
in and helped with a little bit
of work, but to see how much
work that Austin, you know,
completed, was absolutely
amazing.
>> But you did the petals on the
gown, didn't you?
On the finale gown.
>> I did a lot of work.
I did the petals, I did--
[laughter]
>> April, what did you--
>> Um, I feel like what I
brought to Michael's
collection was doing that dress,
that structured dress with the
shoulders and all the seaming.
And I did the best that I could
to, um, stay within his vision
but bring this dress to life.
>> Kenley, Jerell, you guys
were at the show too, right?
I saw you there.
What was it like for you guys?
>> I am so proud of all three of
you, I mean, I think that you
stayed very true to your
aesthetics of who you are.
And you gave, like, some kickass
shows.
>> I would have worn a lot in
Mondo's collection.
Um, and I loved that lace dress.
>> Oh, yeah, that lace dress
was so cool.
>> That I--oh, can I have that?
>> Of course.
>> Seriously, I loved it.
I loved it.
But all the collections were
great.
>> Well, when we come back,
we'll have all those moments
you didn't see but wish you had.
>> What were the worst designs
of the season?
>> That was one of my favorite
moments.
>> How did you even remember
that?
>> My favorite designer on
Project Runway All Stars is
absolutely Mondo.
I think he's adorable.
I want to fold him up with his
short shorts and put him in my
pocket and take him out on the
town.
[Giggles]
>> Isaac, what's the one thing
you should spend money on to
have that overall great look?
>> It's two things.
>> Would it be this sweater?
>> You need to spend--no, no,
darling--you need to spend--
I think you need to spend a lot
of money on your hair.
Like, you can't spend enough
money on the color of your hair
and the way your hair is cut.
>> Oh.
>> And then shoes.
Hair and shoes.
Aneverything else sort of
works itself out.
>> Well, back to the season as a
whole.
There's something I'm curious
about.
Each of you, tell me, what was
your favorite design of the
entire season?
Michael.
>> My black opera gown.
>> Austin.
>> I guess my wedding gown.
>> Mondo.
>> The Broadway challenge.
I really like that.
>> Kenley.
>> I liked the lighting
challenge.
It was, like, crazy.
>> Anthony, what was your
favorite?
>> Um, my favorite was by far
the opera gown.
The opera challenge.
>> Darlings, here's the real
question that you want asked.
What were the worst designs of
the season?
>> Good evening.
[Laughter]
>> Oh, no!
>> I think Kara's pregnant
cupcake dress.
>> Gelato challenge, yeah.
I don't like--yeah.
>> I feel my personal worst was
the United Nations challenge.
>> The Seychelles flag was not
your best moment--agreed.
Mondo.
>> Uh...the terrycloth
washcloth.
>> [Gasps] You are horrible.
How did you even remember that?
>> Sweet pea, sweet pea.
>> You vicious bitch.
[Laughter]
Oh, my God, I tried to block
that out of my memory entirely.
>> It's back.
Sweet pea, sweet pea.
Within a dream.
Anthony, worst outfit.
>> I didn't like Michael
Costello's romper.
>> Okay.
>> It was kind of cute.
Come on, it was kind of cute.
>> Those shorts were better
really close-up than they were
far away, yes.
They were good shorts.
Okby, Jerell's back.
Jerell's remembered.
>> It would be Elisa's--
the wings with the graffiti.
The graffiti wings.
>> Right, with a story on--
and a story that you began
reading here and ended reading
here.
>> She's still on the runway
explaining it right now, okay?
[Laughter]
>> All right, enough of
the worst outfits.
We've had a lot of great judges.
Who were your favorite judges?
Mondo, favorite guest judge?
>> Diane.
>> I think it's beautiful.
I think it's beautifully draped.
Michael, you gotta call me after
the show.
[Laughter]
>> I love Diane von Furstenberg,
but I have to say it was very
cool to see Miss Piggy.
>> I'm not really sure if it's a
functional dress.
I mean, can you hula hoop in
that?
>> Jerell.
>> Catherine Malandrino.
>> Yeah, me too.
>> Her dress was amazing.
>> Thank you.
It's a dress I like very much.
>> I'm surprised none of you
said Pharrell.
Pharrell was my favorite.
>> It really is just like a
beautiful piece.
>> This is really exciting.
>> You're a star, man.
>> April, your favorite moment.
>> I think it was pretty
spectacular to me when you
flipped out at Mood about
the red--using red.
>> Lo and behold, [bleep]
April--she's making a red
dress.
It's driving me insane.
>> Who the [bleep] cares?
If you wanna do red, do [bleep]
red, like...
Who cares?
>> I didn't know you patented
the color.
[Laughter and groans]
That was one of my favorite
moments, seeing that unfold on
television.
>> Good evening.
>> Austin, I heard that you're
an expert at breaking sewing
machines.
Darling, why is that?
>> Really?
>> Busted.
>> Okay, now my bobbin totally
doesn't work.
>> [Bleep], the white woman is
flippin' out back there, honey.
>> Where's the screwdriver?
Stop it!
Why aren't these machines
working?
I express my frustration very
vocally in the workroom at--
directed at the sewing machine.
I see the sewing machine as
sort of a subservient object
to do my will, and if it doesn't
behave accordingly, I will...
>> Chastise it.
>> Chastise it, thank you.
Like, for example, on
the Broadway challenge, the one
sewing machine that I had been
working on the entire
competition had been removed.
And so at the last second,
I had to...
>> Oh, yeah.
>> Prepare a whole new machine,
which is not easy to get it all
threaded and ready and just all
tuned up to your personal
sewing preferences.
>> That's right.
>> Anthony, does Austin break
machines?
>> I don't know if he
necessarily breaks machines,
but he most definitely flips
out.
But always like a lady.
You never, you know.
You never stop being like--
[laughter]
>> Well, any other stories that
you're longing to tell us
that we missed?
>> Kara had this musical
interpretation that she did.
>> Oh, my gosh.
>> Of you--of the judges.
Like what her experience is like
being up there, you know?
And--and--and that was, like,
so funny.
>> Michael, you have the talent
of doing impersonations.
I mean--
>> Yes.
>> Do you have an impression of
moi?
>> I do.
>> Go.
Five, six, seven, eight.
>> [British accent] "Antony"...
>> Yes.
>> How close is this to being
considered as a bridesmaid's
dress?
>> That is not bad.
Is that was I sound like?
That is me with a bit of
Downton Abbey.
Michael, can you do
an impression of Kenley?
>> Yeah, of course I can.
>> Let's see it.
>> Oh, my gosh! Oh, here we go.
[Laughs] I've never seen this.
>> [High-pitched] Anthony!
Oh, my God, are you serious?
[Laughter]
I mean I love it.
It looks great. What--
>> The ironing board.
>> Stop it.
Do you love this?
>> You have another career.
If the fashion thing doesn't
work for you, you have another
career.
>> Oh, my God.
>> If this fashion thing don't
work out.
>> Anthony, what was your
favorite moment?
>> My favorite moment happened
off-camera.
Um, after my elimination, I went
upstairs and, um, I found Rami
actually very emotional
about my elimination.
And not that that made me
excited in any way, but it
allowed me to realize that
when the cameras are going,
there was really a true
connection and relationship that
was formed throughout this
process, and I really enjoyed
that.
>> Okay, well, we need to take
a short break, but when we come
back, we'll have some surprise
guests popping in, so come back.
>> Austin, I have practiced my
tears in the mirror if you win.
>> [Laughing] Shut up.
>> 'Cause I'm not gonna want
them to mess with my powder,
so I'm gonna tilt my face like
this and, [high-pitched] "Oh,
my God."
>> I do feel like, if her
challenge was to design a mod
dress for Miss Piggy and a '60s
muppets caper on a Vespa in
Italy, then it would be
fantastic.
>> It would be perfect.
>> But I think for a premiere
and for, you know, what--
>> That's a good idea for our
next movie.
>> Thank you, maybe we can
collaborate.
>> Nah, I don't think so.
>> She gon' shrug it out.
Mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, mm.
That was a once-in-a-lifetime
thing.
>> Welcome back to the finale of
Project Runway All Stars:
After the runway.
Well, Joanna, we have our
special guests here to tell
Mondo about what a remarkable
prize he's gonna get from
Neiman Marcus.
Ken Downing, Fashion Director of
Neiman Marcus.
Ken, having your own boutique in
Neiman Marcus is such an amazing
opportunity for any designer,
right?
I mean, let alone someone as
young as Mondo.
What kind of clientele do you
think Mondo is going to attract
into the store?
>> Well, I have to tell you, our
customer is uber-fashionable.
And I know that she's been
watching
Project Runway All Stars.
I get more emails about
Project Runway All Stars
on my personal email than about
anything else that's happening
in the fashion world right now.
>> Mondo, what sort of woman do
you hope finds your merchandise
at Neiman Marcus?
>> Um, somebody that's
confident, you know, definitely
has an edge to her, but still
wants to look sophisticated
and put-together, you know.
A little refined with little bit
of quirkiness and wit about her.
Somebody that has that
confidence, you know?
>> Are you talking about me,
girl?
>> Yes, Jerell.
>> I'm your client, okay?
>> Make sure you cut something
in his size.
[Laughter]
>> How will the customer know
when the Mondo clothes have
arrived?
>> Oh, they're definitely going
to know.
Certainly there's going to be a
large campaign, a lot of
marketing, a lot of email
blasts.
And it's not just one boutique
either.
It's going to be in 42 stores
across the nation.
So we'll have several boutiques
across Neiman Marcus stores and
online, one of our biggest
stores of all, because it's open
24 hours a day.
>> So when can we expect to see
Mondo's designs in
the Neiman Marcus stores?
>> We're anticipating summer.
>> And, Mondo, how do you feel
just hearing Ken talking about
all these plans for your
designs?
>> Well, you know, this whole
process has just been so
exciting.
I'm definitely doing some
signature pieces in
the collection, so that's really
exciting to offer that,
because I've been asked for
those pieces, so...
It's gonna be a lot of fun.
>> It's been an amazing, amazing
season, you guys.
You know, thank you so much for
competing.
Congratulations to Mondo and to
the rest of you, just for
participating 'cause it was
really, really fabulous.
We wish you nothing but
the best.
>> And thank you, everyone,
for joining us on
Project Runway All Stars:
After the runway.
Good night, and again, we will
see you all soon.
>> Good night.
>> All: Good night.
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