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Desperate Times
Angel talks about the shortcuts she took to finish her piece and the feeling of finally being accepted by the public.
May 28, 2009Today we presented our shoe-inspired looks to the judges. As always, I was pressed for time and rushed to get the sewing finished in time. I had to cut so many corners; leaving the inside seams unfinished, foregoing cuffs and a separate lapel on the skirt, and even gluing the buttons on at the last minute! I never would have dared to do that in the real world. Desperate times called for desperate measures. I couldn’t believe I was able to finish it on time! I had spent a good chunk of the previous evening trying to create a hand woven piece as an embellishment accent on the dress, but it was taking forever to make. In the end, I scrapped it and went with a simple white shirt dress with a touch of light blue satin around the waist.
My dress was essentially this: two button-down shirts connected at the hem with the upside -down one flipped and tied around the waist. I call it the Siamese twin shirt dress. It was exactly how I had envisioned it in my mind, and I was thrilled that it turned out so beautifully. My model Ross was so excited to wear it, and it showed in the way she carried herself in the dress. Each time I design a piece for a challenge, I approach it from the standpoint of what I, myself, want to explore. I wanted to create a dual-function piece.
My dress looking experimental and I never would have guessed that it would be chosen as an audience favorite pick. It was between my dress and Rico’s for audience fave, and Reco ended up receiving the honor. He really deserved it. He hadn’t won anything until then, despite sewing faster than anyone since the start of the competition. I saw the day as a big accomplishment for myself. Not only was I able to show everyone what I was capable of, I did it in a way that satisfied both my own design philosophy and the taste of the audience. Very rarely does that seem to happen with innovative fashion. Here, innovation and creativity were balanced in an American sportswear classic. I was so happy when George from Manolo Blahnick complimented me and said the shirt dress was one of the most difficult pieces to re-invent.
So far in this competition, I’ve felt that the audiences decisions were more mainstream while the judges picks were more fashion forward. It was great for me to have my designs acknowledged by the audience because it meant that it was both innovative and commercial, that it could be understood by all. I didn’t have to sell myself out to do it. As a designer, I felt that the public finally understood my designs.
Angel, please tell me how I can purchase the white shirt dress you made for this episode and on the finale of the show. I am very interested. Thanks!
I want and need that white t-shirt dress. Please sell it somewhere Angel or Bravo!
Hi, I think the design is a must have in every girl's closet, including mine ... I would need it in a few colors and texture of fabric. Waiting to purchase this dress.
Jiin
Because of the tremendous amount of interest from viewers, I am happy to announce that I am re-making the shirt dress!
It is now selling here on my website:
http://www.angelchang.com/site/diary/the-siamese-twin-shirt-dress/
Thanks so much for your support and for watching the show!
I loved Angel's white shirt dress and would be interested in purchasing one.
Hi Dawn,
Thank you for your interest in my shirt dress! I'm so glad everyone liked it! It is a great dress to have in time for the summer.
If you or anyone else would like to order one, please send your contact info and size to info@angelchang.com
Thanks!
Angel
Hey, I just wanna say: you really should have won that competition! I loved your designs so far, they are very unique and quite stunning. I liked it much more than Reco's, personally. I couldn't imagine seeing someone wearing his dress, seeing as the model looked half naked and spider-like. (D8). I don't know, maybe that was the point, but it kinda scared me, to be honest. And the other one's... Danielle's, I think... seemed too conventional. Yours looked friendly, inventive, functional, and all around great!
You seem nice, and cute and all, but don't be so modest! You're stuff is awesome, you should've expected its renown! Good luck! <3.
I just LOVVVVVEEEEE ur Siamese dress. I am just sad that I cant purchase it. It is the summer white dress I have been looking for because it is over the top. If they let you sell it PLEAse let me know.
Angel!!! i absolutly LOVE your shirt dress, i want it, and i want it now! You SO should've won! Not only is it an amazing design but its somthing people could ACTUALLY WEAR! dont get me wrong, all the other designs were cool, but could a teenager where them? no. could an average lady wear them? no. Honestly, if you wouldve won lik eyou deserved i wouldve bought it fright away and would be wearing it my next trip to the beach! But whens the next time in gonna where a blach puffball with a mask? my prom? I dont think sooo =D
I loved your little white shirt dress! It was awe-inspiring. My question though, is about your model. She walks like she has a stick up her butt. I've noticed this before in prior shows and I cannot believe she is actually a catwalking model. She walks with her shoulders hunched forward and like I said - walks like she has a stick straight up her bum! I don't get it. The judges are so critical - they should have gotten rid of her!
I want to buy her shirt dress it is wonderful.Is it sold somewhere.
HI. I used to live in Muncie as well. i knew your mother and father. My husband also taught in the Political Science department. I met all of your family when your father and mother hosted us at yourhouse. also at the restaurant that your mother had with your cousin, i believe. it is so great to see you have achieved so much. i would have expected as from from you all. is your sister playing the piano or vilin professinally? i woud love to hear what all are doing. are you parents still alive?
MaryLouise Baker
Angel, the shirt dress design was nice it was diffrent and it's good to have diffrent and unique ideas. Everyone won't look the same way as far as dressing. I design crocheted handbags and I make all my designs diffrent. I call them tube bags because they look like tubes ,right now I'm working on a black and zebra print. People love diffrent and unique.
Oh my did I love your piece today!? Your quite good at what you do and I would like to tell you I think your works stupendous and I would have loved to have bought the piece from today's show. But I am here to support you love always a
I hope you make it to the end of this
Khristiann
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