Fortunately, at first blush things are promising. Reprising old favorites like the grocery-store challenge, with corn-husk sorcerer Austin Scarlett judging it, reminded us why we fell in love with the show in the first place.
I was particualrly pleased that there are 3 black designers on the show this season and felt it appropriate that I introduce them to you.
Jerell
Age: 28
From: Houston, Texas
Favorite designers:
Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, and Karl Lagerfield
Fashion Must: Great shoes
Biography: With a unique eye for details, Jerrell's designs are intricate and creative. Jerrell found his passion for fashion by way of modeling. The former model admits to not being able to afford "the cool stuff" in his early career, and so he taught himself how to make what he wanted to wear. He describes himself as eclectic and bold and wants to create pieces that express people's individualities. Inspired by life, Jerrell classifies his designs as "raw beauty."
Terri
Age: 39
From: Chicage, Illinois
Favorite Designers:
Jean-Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, and Cristobal Balenciaga
Fashion Must: Low-waist, bell-cut black pants
Biography: Terri is as a freelance stylist and designer from Chicago. She has worked as an assistant designer to Barbara Bates, a stylist and merchandiser for Nordstrom, and a regional visual manager for Levi's. This Midwestern girl has determination -- while attending Columbia College, she started her own fashion organization where any student could display and debut their designs in competitions, exhibitions, and an annual fashion show. She is currently working as a Victoria's Secret visual manager and would like to break out with her own designs. She has eclectic and funky styles that compliment her own unique personality. Karl Lagerfeld is Terri's biggest fashion inspiration.
Korto
Age: 33
From: Liberia
Education:
Fashion School in Ottawa, Canada
Favorite Designers:
Tracy Reese, Valentino, and Randolph Duke
Fashion Must:Great bag
Biography: Originally from Liberia, Korto moved to Canada to attend fashion school. After school, she moved outside of Little Rock, Arkansas, where she now resides with her husband and daughter. Drawing from her African roots, Korto infuses tribal details into her classic designs. She is inspired by rich fabrics and textures and says her designs are intended for real, full-figured women. In her spare time, Korto works as a freelance fashion photographer, dances in an African dance troupe and does an African dance troupe and does African hair braiding and makeup. She says her family considers her to be fun and easygoing.
