PROJECT RUNWAY.....Behind The Scenes of "Rocketman" Elton John Movie Challenge: BLOG!

Sequin Boys--Dazzling creations from Season 17 Bravo's "Project Runway" designers (L to R) Venny Etienne, Jamall Osterholm, Garo Sparo, Bishme Cromartie, Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey


Recently on the new-and-improved "Project Runway" on Bravo , the Challenge was to design and create looks inspired by the new movie "Rocketman" based on Elton John's life. The designers had to create a fashionable stage-worthy costume that would fit in perfectly with the movie and vibe THE MAN...THE LEGEND....Sir Elton John, and all his fabulousness. Being that it was a MENSWEAR challenge, male models were brought in to model the creations...






Follow The Yellow Brick Road--Costumes from "Rocketman" movie, by Costume Designer Julian Day--On the set of Season 17 "Project Runway" "Rocketman" Challenge, Brooklyn NY


The designers did a FANTASTIC job coming up with dazzling looks ranging from an "Intergalactic Sequined Rocketman", "Denim and Crystals Cowboy", "Avant-garde Zebra-printed High Fashion", to an angel-winged "Elvis"-like Stud...








Nick Verreos with Julian Day's Devil costume for "Rocketman" (lower photo of actor Taran Egerton in the costume)--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY


As a Consulting Producer on the show, I had the privilege of taking care of the amazing costumes from Costume Designer


First, here is Mr. Julian Day and his actual Costumes for the movie "Rocketman":




Day Dodgers--"Rocketman" Costume Designer Julian Day showing off his diamante-studded "Elton John Dodgers" onesie costume (it was SOOOOO HEAVY!!!) from the movie "Rokcetman"-- Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY





Devil Elvis-Elton--Devil Costume designed by Costume Designer Julian Day for "Rocketman" movie--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY





Pimp Elton--Fur Coat and Silk Shantung-and-Red Crystals Suit, by Julian Day, Costume Designer of "Rocketman" movie--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY





Piano Man--Piano-like fur coat and gold-and-black outfit, by Julian Day, Costume Designer of "Rocketman" movie--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY





Peacock Couture--Details of a sequin-and-leather trimmed bomber jacket--by "Rocketman" movie Costume Designer Julian Day--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY





Dandy Jackets--Jackets designed by Julian Day, Costume Designer of "Rocketman" movie-- Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY







Fab Shoes--Shoes designed by Julian Day, Costume Designer of "Rocketman" movie--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY


And now, my EXCLUSIVE Behind-The-Scenes Photos of the creations from the "Project Runway" designers:






Hot Boys--Models in designs by Season 17 "Project Runway" designers (L to R) Hester Sunshine, Bishme Cromartie and Tessa Clark--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY







Rocketman Winner--The winning design, worn by model and on the dress form, from Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Garo Sparo--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY





Helping Hands--Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Garo Sparo gets some glue gun assistance form fellow "Project Runway" designer Sonia Kasparian, backstage during the "Last Looks" pre-runway portion--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY









Denin, Fur and Sequins--"Pimp Cowboy" design from Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Bishme Cromartie (in lower photo, working on his design)--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY











Angel Elvis/Elton--Angel-and-Elvis-inspired design by Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey, worn by model--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY





Le Coq Chic--Avant-garde coat-dress design featuring sequined zebra "print" and coral colored feathers from Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Jamall Osterholm--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY







Turkey Boy--Turkey/Chicken-inspired design from Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Hester Sunshine--"Rocketman" Challenge Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY





Blue Boys--Models backstage in creations from Season 17 "Project Runway" designers (L to R) Venny Etienne and Lela Orr--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY





Hi Sailor--Design from Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Venny Etienne--"Rocketman" Challenge, Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY





Feathers and Fringe--Model in creation by Season 17 "Project Runway" designer Lea Orr--"Rocketman" Challenge (she was OUT as a result--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY





"Rocketman" Costume Designer Julian Day and the "Project Runway" judges Brandon Maxwell, Nina Garcia, Elaine Welteroth and Karlie Kloss--Bravo's Season 17 "Project Runway", Brooklyn NY