This is for the Birds
Project Runway Season 9 Episode 11 (10/06/11)
Recap
-The designers are split into pairs and must go head to head when creating two looks inspired by birds. The winner will receive a photo shoot for Marie Claire magazine and an additional $20,000 in cash.
-Hours before the end of the challenge they are told that they can only choose one of their two looks to head down the runway.
-Bert and Josh's bird is the parrot. Bert's dress looks like a generic super hero. Josh manages to edit appropriately. Josh wins.
-Anya and Laura's bird is the raven. Anya goes with a a beautiful, dramatic, and very structural look. Laura's look is more literal with skinny legs and feathers. Anya wins.
-Viktor and Kimberly's bird is the cockatoo. Viktor has a flowing gown with feathers. Kimberly's gown has a similar silhouette but has more of an edgy cut and no feathers. Kimberly wins.
-The guest judge is Francisco Costa from Calvin Klein.
-Anya wins the overall challenge and the $20,000 while Bert is sent home.