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Anna

Yay! Final four! I was pretty confident with my dress going into the elimination but still was unsure about how it would be received because of the boldness of it. The print and the bow and the back detail and the crystals, all together had potential to be totally horrific so I am thrilled that it all worked. The moment Isaac shook his finger at me and said “well done young lady,” I just couldn’t help but tear up and totally lose it. I am just overwhelmed and delighted to have such influential people say such nice things about my clothes and beyond that congratulate me on my confidence. The fact of the matter is that I am confident about my talent and the direction I am taking and it has take me 10 years and these few weeks to really let go of my fears about what people are going to think of me and just do what I love. I am amazed that my true instinct is actually doing what I am afraid of not doing-pleasing my audience.
Overall, I am incredibly pleased that I have stayed poised and calm and true to myself the entire time and as a result I have never been in the bottom. I have worked well with and connected with many people here. In the end, I am not focused on winning this competition as much as I am excited about really showing the world what it is that I can do. I am also confident that this competition is not about how big someone’s personality is but how much heart they put into the actual work. All people respond to that.

P.S. I was not offended that they said my dress could end up on the worst dressed list. The most attractive people in the world to me are the bravest. Who wants to look like someone else anyway? What not stand out!

Comments

75 Comments
07/31/2009 - 12:04am
Trish

Congratulations on winning, I voted for you literally after the show aired. Your collection was practical, fashionable and pretty. I am from Brooklyn, if I'm not mistaken I've probably seen you on the L, you have that Bedford ave. look.lol. (There are so many people with so many different fashion senses that get off that stop.) Congratulations.

07/27/2009 - 1:13pm
Mollie

Hey Anna! Congrats on winning The Fashion Show!! I loved your collection, you're so talented! Where can I buy the brown/beige leaf sweater? I absolutely adore it. Thanks!

07/26/2009 - 1:35pm
Color Fashnisto

Anna I am so happy that you won. Me personally I hate critics and I always feel they usually are frustrated that they couldn't do what you do or can't do what you do at all. Congratulations, you had the people who love fashion behind you. I fashion that has the whimsy of color in the creations. Also I don't feel a designer has to a have theme running through their designs. Each garment should be looked at as another moment of an artist "feeling" whatever evoked the design. You demonstrate this feeling well Anna. Congratulations again.

07/25/2009 - 7:50pm
Danielle

I am so glad you won! Will you make a kids line of clothes?I loved your flower dresses and your blue, green, and yellow dress from the finale 4! I am 10 years old. Bye

07/24/2009 - 6:59pm
Gus

Well done! A girl can dream, a girl can achieve!

-G

07/24/2009 - 5:03pm
Irene

How come I can't purchase the print dresses?????? I love what you do and I love the prints!

07/24/2009 - 3:18pm
Ashley

I watched last night & although your collection may not have been as "cohesive" as they wanted it to be it was still the most appealing to people who love fashion & even to people who know nothing about it..I really enjoyed it and I would wear everything, so I hope to see a website for new stuff soon.. congrats :D

07/24/2009 - 12:02pm
Nancy Mantrana

Anna,

You were great! Your collection was amazing and I would love to own every piece, unfortunately they aren't all on the shop page on bravo dot com... I want to own the elephant print dress and am going to buy the pink pleated dress but would love to as well own the accompanying beige/brown leaf sweater!! Can't wait to have a few of your pieces added to my closet!! Good luck and keep making beautiful clothes!!

-Nancy

07/24/2009 - 10:57am
ANNA

I HOPE YOU MAKE CLOTHES FOR PLUS SIZE WEMAN, WE LIKE TO LOOK GOOD TOO.

07/24/2009 - 9:23am
Katy d

CONGRATS!!!!! The 32976ers were for you all the way!

07/24/2009 - 8:58am
Viewer

Congratulations!! You certainly deserved to win!! You are the "Whole Package" .. you stayed focused, listened to every challenge and word from the judges, and made the most beautiful, wearable, impeccably designed and constructed clothes.. and.. you did not get involved in the "drama"/ cat fights, and you were kind to everyone.. Many people will want to work with you/buy from you.. I am sure that your family, students, and all in your life, are very proud of you. Best Wishes to you in the future.

07/24/2009 - 1:48am
Karie

ANNA!! I'm honestly so ecstatic you've won! You're absolutely brilliant! I loved everything you designed on this show and have even found you're website annabellnyc and fell in love with everything. Even the song that plays on the page and the poem. You have such an amazing style that fits well with young classy ladies. It's hip, shic, and f'ing cute!!! You're one hot child. hahaha much love and respect! Can't wait to see how epic you're gonna be in a couple months!!!!

07/24/2009 - 1:09am
Viewer

anaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa i fxxxxxxing love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i knw u were winning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07/23/2009 - 11:42pm
StephanieM

Anna, I love your very wearable designs and believe they are timeless and will always be in fashion- I want to buy some of your pieces and share them with my daughter when she grows up-Congratulations on all your hardwork.

07/23/2009 - 11:26pm
Viewer

Anna I love your work ! I have a question for you . I saw that you were using a knitting machine for one of your runway dresses .
Is the machine easy to use ? So glad you won the show ..Congrats

07/23/2009 - 11:03pm
JJH

is there any way to get a hold of the elephant print dress????
would love to own it! will it be up for sale on the site or can
i look elsewhere?

07/23/2009 - 10:12pm
Melyssa

I LOVE your collection!!! You are soooooo talented and I can't wait to see your designs out in stores! They are so womanly and classy. I've been voting for you from the beginning and SOOOO glad you won!!

07/23/2009 - 10:11pm
Keren

Congratulations - well deserved!

I want the elephant dress!!!

07/23/2009 - 10:10pm
Linda

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Please open a clothing shore in NYC where your art (designs) could be sold, and I could shop there.

07/23/2009 - 10:06pm
#1 fan

CONGRADS

07/23/2009 - 10:03pm
IL Guy

I am so glad you won the competition...your clothes were amazing and the pleated grey dress and the formal floral gown were simply to died for and I am a man.

07/23/2009 - 9:59pm
Sara

Congrats Anna! I love, love your designs!

07/23/2009 - 9:27pm
Viewer

as soon as i saw the gray pleated skirt in episode 2 i knew you were the designer to beat...you never disappointed!

07/23/2009 - 9:25pm
Linda

I love some of your dress designs, esp. with the 4-cups. You keep it up! Hopefully you establish a clothing empire in NYC so I could visit one of your stores whenever I visit NY. You rock!

07/23/2009 - 9:19pm
Teresa

Anna I have never voted for reality shows before but you caught my attention and I totally voted for you last week!!! Your entire collection was what women could and would wear. The collection made perfect sense and was stylishly innovative and fresh. The comments about the collection not being cohesive could have been better served with a different selection as they were presented down the runway. I totally got it and greatly appreciated the feminine qualities to it all.
Thank you for a great collection and I can only hope we will be able to purchase your clothing line in the future.
Don't forget the women on strict budgets, we like nice clothes also!

07/23/2009 - 9:07pm
Viewer

Hi Anna,

Your final collection was by far the best. Are you going to make your floral print swarovski dress available for sale? I have a benefit to go to and I think it would be perfect for end of the summer in NYC! Thanks!!

07/23/2009 - 12:36pm
miriam

Anna, you have such great craftsmanship!

07/22/2009 - 4:15pm
Bunnie

Anna, we voted for you! Great Good Luck and I pray you win and have a colourful, meaningful and prosperous career ahead!!!

P.S. I would wear your clothes. Especiall your "vagina dress". : )

07/20/2009 - 7:51pm
Viewerdianew

Anna, I wish all of your designs were on Bravo Shop rather than the winner's. I would buy your entire collection. Great, Colorful. and Fun. Good luck in the future and continue in the direction your going, it's fabulous!

07/20/2009 - 11:07am
Jedy

ANA YOU AR3 TH3 BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07/20/2009 - 11:07am
sarah

omg anna i love you! I am 12 years old and want to wear your designs you are awesome. I voted for you from the start, you and d. You deserve to win. I flipped when that judge said she was disappointed to see your fashions. win win win anna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07/19/2009 - 9:48pm
Katie W

LOVE LOVE LOVE your collection! I can't wait to buy any of your pieces, they are all wonderful. Congratulations on a job well done!

07/19/2009 - 5:49pm
JK

Where do I buy your designs?! LOVE THEM.

07/19/2009 - 2:32pm
Carole

I have to have the black dress with the red and pink stripes. Is it available?

07/17/2009 - 11:48pm
jwinla

You and your work have shown great grace and poise. I think you are going all the way.

07/17/2009 - 3:41pm
Mara

Anna!
Your work was lovely.
I would wear every single design in your collection.
Though I feel Daniella and JP are talented in "thinking outside the box", neither of their collections were practical enough for the masses.
I always say, "leave all the over-the-top stuff for the over-analyzed celebs."
You've created a collection that women of various sizes and styles will love and that is why you should win.
Wish you the best!

07/17/2009 - 3:29pm
Ardie

What a wonderful collection!!! It was cohesive in that every single piece is a knockout! People will want to wear your clothing, not just look at the pictures.

07/17/2009 - 3:12pm
irene-inc.

You are the best! Your collection is excellent!!!! You collection IS cohesive because it does relay the feeling of Bosch's painting.
Bravo!!!!
Great talent is rarely accompanied by a beautiful soul. You've got both.

07/17/2009 - 12:46pm
lockstress

Great job! I loved your collection. Very feminine and your construction was absolutely wonderful! Good luck to you!

07/17/2009 - 11:38am
Charlene

I hope you win. I loved your collection and the way you've carried yourself on the show. Good luck.

07/17/2009 - 10:26am
Fashion Fan

I REALLY believe that you will be the shows winner! John Paul has awesome designs but they are too avant garde for the masses. Danielle has a great line; BUT, Isaac is right! Her line doesn't have Mass appeal as well! You are the perfect combination of fashion and wearability! Love your lines, details, color combinations!

Truth is, All 4 of you will are top designers and will have AMAZING success!

07/17/2009 - 10:14am
Gigi

I loved your collection and I hope you win so I can buy your collections. Is there any way I can buy your flower dress as well?

07/17/2009 - 9:57am
Viewer

You rock! Your clothes all have season have been amazing....I voted for you!

07/17/2009 - 8:44am
lidia

i loved your clothes more and more withe every episode, and the final collection was just what totally put it over the top for me. this show is about clothes "that REAL people wear" and you are the definition of a designer who has truly taken the elite runway and brought it to the people. You have not only made the most beautiful clothes, but also the most "human" ones--they do inspire emotion, as you say.

I totally disagree with the pronouncement that your collection was not cohesive enough. REAL people would never put 'a collection" in their closet--they would want to wear different looks that had an aesthetic connection. you have certainly achieved that. i can't wait for you to open your store!!!!

07/17/2009 - 7:04am
Viewer

amazing job and amazing talent. i can't wait to see what you do from here on out!

07/17/2009 - 4:24am
Amber

Anna, your collection was amazing!!! I would wear every piece that you designed. I think it's about your audience/buyers being able to wear the clothes and not look crazy. I most likely wouldn't wear anyone else's collections that were on the runway tonight. I really hope that you win. Your collection tonight really changed my mind about you! I love it!!!

07/17/2009 - 1:54am
Yarnell

ANNA! Oh my gawd! I absolutely admire your work. You are truly focused, talented, and deserve to be in the top! I believe without a doubt you are a winner. Your collection did hang together! The color, aspect, and shapes stood out wonderfully! It's funny that these judges sit there looking like they shop in their grandmother's closet, and get any recognition at all. With the exception of Kelly and Isaac, I think you should not worry what these judges have to say, you have shown what you are made of, and you will go far beyond the stars! Keep your head up girl!

07/16/2009 - 10:00pm
Sherry

all the pleats look like the collection presented by Project Runway season 5 winner Lean's collection... talk about knockoffs.

07/16/2009 - 9:55pm
Viewer

Your collection looks a lot like Project Runway winner Leann Marshalls collection. Except for the colors you used, a lot of your clothes look like knockoffs from project runway.

07/16/2009 - 9:51pm
Not a Happy Fan

You said in Part I of the finale that your collection was composed of outfits you have done in the past...well other people have done them too. The flower prints are fabulous and love the way you create them. But the dress you chose to represent your whole collection is created with the same pleating that the winner of last season's Project Runway did. Stick to something original.

07/16/2009 - 9:36pm
diaz!

GIRL, GIRL, GIRL!!!!!!!!! I love every single piece of clothing. I'm so proud of you and need you to contact me quickly so that I can rock one of those amazing outfits while I'm singing onstage and for shoots as well. Thank you for blessing us all with you tremendous talent. Love it!

07/16/2009 - 8:21pm
Lauren

I'm so excited for the finale! Watching this show has inspired me to start creating jewelry again. I love your designs because they’re gutsy, bold and well made. You have a great knowledge of fashion history -- which, everyone can agree is so important for what you do. I want the winner to use that money for making me clothes to wear and I would love to see what else is up your sleeve! I took time off work so I wouldn't miss voting for you. Hope it’ll pay off. Good Luck, Anna!

07/15/2009 - 3:37pm
KarenB

Anna- Thanks for maintaining such quiet confidence in the face of the grandstanding of some of your less talented competitors. Your work has been consistently inventive and well executed and with your red carpet dress, you outdid yourself. I can't wait to see what you design for the final show. Best of luck and I'll certainly be voting for you!

07/13/2009 - 3:42pm
phan

I agree with all that you said.. You are a winner!! You have great talent, attention to detail, know what women want to wear and ...........you are pleasant to your colleagues. You are one of the only ones that does not criticize the others and take the flack/drama from the rest of the Divas there. Many people will want your designs and want to work with you. I really hope that YOU win it all.. because YOU have it all. you are the whole package!! Best wishes in the finale!!

07/12/2009 - 7:55pm
Viewer

You have won my vote! I think your designs are gorgeous. You take chances, which is what art is all about. In addition, you are unassuming and professional. Plus, you have an infectious smile.

07/12/2009 - 12:53am
Viewer

I always look forward to seeing what you design above everyone else. You know how to listen to yourself and follow your instincts really well, especially under all that pressure! It's really awe inspiring. Your bold evening dress was amazing! I thought it was by far sticking your neck way out there and thought it should've won.

07/11/2009 - 8:04pm
Lynda S.

Hey Anna!

I was sure that you'd make to this point in the game. In fact, I wished that I placed a wager on the final four because you all are the ones I believed would be there.

Your designs have been simultaneously understated and impressive. Great job so far...
Best of luck in the finale!

07/11/2009 - 12:19pm
Heather I.

Anna,
You've got my vote!!! I think you are the strongest, most inovative designer on the show. And what's more, you design for the real world. I could wear any of your designs off the runway. Good Luck!!! I'll be watching!

07/11/2009 - 10:15am
Marge

I love your designs as well...IMHO the contest is between you and Reco.

07/10/2009 - 7:23pm
Viewer

I enjoy watching you work, you are focused, well-mannered and professional. You show that a designer can be confident without being tacky and cocky. Thanks! :)

07/10/2009 - 4:41pm
c.c.

You're a great designer. I have a feeling you'll win and deserve it.

One tiny remark and I do mean this in the nicest possible way because I do want you to succeed. Do yourself a favor and get a tiny makeover. A new hairstyle would do wonders. I do think it's important to look successful and put together to be taken seriously.

Best of luck to you!

07/10/2009 - 1:50pm
Nicole

I think you are great. I love your designs. I especially like your winning dress from week nine. I would love to buy it but unfortunatly they don't actually sale it but a version of it and the version of it is all wrong, from the colors to the pattern. I want the exact look from the show. That dress was beautiful.

07/10/2009 - 1:26pm
Sonya

The final four should be: Anna, Reco, Daniella & Merlin...
in that order.

You have done a great job, but don't get too cocky. You have far more experience than these other kids, so you should shine out!

Please don't try to defend Johnny. He was wrong and you know it. I couldn't believe you were talking about you thought it was funny and trying to defend him. You are better than that.

I hope your final collection uses color and your pleating detail. I am looking forward to it. I am pulling for Reco, but I think that you have had a very solid run this season and I have appreciated your work.

07/10/2009 - 1:22pm
brigitte

Anna is very talented and classy. She is the one who always wears the best outfits as well. Her designs are feminine, fun and tasteful. She also seems to have such a nice personality, which will serve her well to work in the tough world of fashion. i hope that she wins.

07/10/2009 - 12:10pm
nunu

Anna, you are my favorite in this competition. I have loved all your creations so far. I also loved what you were wearing in the recent episode. Is the scarf one of your designs?

07/10/2009 - 10:19am
Marsha

Great job Anna! You were my favorite throughout the whole show.
Keep up the great work!

07/10/2009 - 9:53am
Kitti

I was worried about the dress for a second...but it looked really nice. And while it may wind up on a "worst dress list", being different is part of what you do. You are consistant, and you have come a long way. Good job girl!

07/10/2009 - 7:40am
Viewer

Anna, you are super super talented and I loved your dress. In fact, I thought it should have been the winner. You are low-key but consistant and after seeing your collection, you get my vote next week.

07/10/2009 - 3:42am
ECinCA

BRAVO TO YOU

Loved, loved your dress. When I saw the top I said, "oooh, pretty" and when I saw the bottom and the cut on the leg, I said, "woah!" What a great dress. You are consistently great and I could totally see you winning this thing. Great job, Anna.

07/10/2009 - 1:01am
Viewer

Congratulations on making the final four! Your designs really deserve praise I just can't help but think of how similar they look to Leanne Marshall's of Project Runway.

07/09/2009 - 11:28pm
charlie

you are right Anna, Your dress was elegant and different. It is something new. If people in the fashion world can't see it they are stuck in the pass. you are the best designer on that show. If i was a girl i would wear anything you put out. start making men clothes and you have a client.

07/09/2009 - 10:48pm
patty

I loved your gown. So bright and pretty! I could see Jennifer Aniston on the red carpet in that dress!!

07/09/2009 - 10:46pm
VictoriaJ

Anna-

I love love love your gigantic flower dress. At first, I could not invision it, but it is gorgeous!

07/09/2009 - 10:22pm
Barbara

It was fabulous, Anna. It was a really really tough choice between yours and Daniella's. I really enjoy your designs as innovative but still with a sense of that I could wear it. I think you are going to win the competition.

07/09/2009 - 10:08pm
Miranda

awww! You deserve some recognition. Anna, I think your are one of the strongest people in the competition, and I'm so glad you made it to the top! You are so nice, and calm unlike the other contestants. I can't wait to see your designs!

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