“I honestly believe everything happens for a reason,” Mondo said.
Now I truly feel like I’m supposed to be doing what I’m doing.” “And I certainly know that Mondo and I gave them hell. “My God, I needed this so bad, in so many different ways,” Gretchen said, in tears.
They said her collection was on-trend and sellable. “I don’t think it looked like a circus.” Did the right designer win?Īfter heated debate and what judges called the “toughest decision in Project Runway history,” Klum announced Gretchen as the winner of season eight Project Runway. “I personally would buy more pieces from Mondo,” said Simpson. Judges Klum and Simpson loved Mondo’s collection, however, Garcia and Kors thought it was too costume-like. Mondo, who many thought would win Project Runway, showcased his final collection of his signature bold prints and colors earning him the second place spot, while Andy South came in third. Gretchen Jones’ final collection consisted of bohemian designs with neutral shades that earned her high praise from judges Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, guest judge Jessica Simpson and Heidi Klum, who called her collection “polished.” Designer Gretchen Jones beat out Mondo Guerra and Andy South in last night’s finale of Project Runway, leaving many fans surprised.
