Heidi Klum is a woman of her word! At the Los Angeles premiere of the ballet-themed Natalie Portman film 'Black Swan,' designer Mondo Guerra's swan song creation -- a hotly debated polka-dot maxi-dress that he sent down the catwalk in the season 8 finale of 'Project Runway' -- stole the show on the red carpet.Heidi Klum, 37, slithered into Guerra's black and white design for the event at Grauman's Chinese Theater, and she was all smiles while flaunting the sexy open back and revised (now sleeveless) silhouette.
In the October season finale episode of 'Runway,' Klum was adamant about loving the flamboyant design and wanting to wear it. Her opinion was shared by Jessica Simpson, guest judge for the Fashion Week episode, who said she was "obsessed" with Mondo's dots.
Eventually, the panel came to a consensus as the two other judges, fashion insiders Michael Kors and Nina Garcia (who called Guerra's line "overwhelming") leaned toward championing the subtler collection of Gretchen Jones, a Portland designer with a much earthier style.
Mondo may be having the last laugh now. "As I was packing to come back to Denver my cell phone rang and a bright, cheery, 'Hello' greeted me, with a German accent," he tells People.com. "I wasn't sure who it was, but the next thing I knew, the voice on the other end was asking me, 'Do you have my dress?'"





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Mondo's looks were fresh and fashionable. Has Heidi worn grentchen's clothes yet?
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I agree love the dress...Mondo was the winner in my eyes...No use for Heidi..Or MicheaL Kors at all...Awesome collection Mondo..!!My boyfriend and i both think so ...He is almost 11year older than me .i met him via kissmilita ry.c ’o‘ma nice place for s'ee'king Army, Navy, Mari'nes, Air Force, Police Force and their admires.just love it
Heidi hasn't worn Gretchen's clothes yet, but the new manager wore one of her outfits to the Grand Opening of the new Dress Barn in that new strip mall just outside Paris, Texas.
Too bad she didn't stand up for him in the judging. Mondo was the winner, he is a designer. Gretchen belongs in long psychoanalysis. Her overgrown conceit about herself is really pathetic.
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Obviously you didn't watch the finale. Heidi and Jessica were adamant in supporting Mondo. Not for the first time, Micheal Kors brow beat the other judges into submission. Gretchen could have sent potato sacks down the runway and Micheal would have made sure she one. He has done this in past shows, he picks his favorite designer and no matter what he ensures they win.
Yeah you definitely didn't watch the finale. Heidi and Michael Kors almost came to blows. I've never seen anyone stand up to him like that before. She also had to fight Nina who I otherwise like. I wonder if you are aware that Heidi is executive producer and helped create Project Runway. She is very well entitled to her opinion and I don't see her 'overgrown conceit'.
Well, to be fair, it was Michael and Nina against Heidi and the idiot Jessica Flintstone. Jessica's opinion is crap, so Heidi was outnumbered. I hated Gretchen's stuff, but I'm not a fashion expert. Nina and Michael are (supposedly).
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That dress looked a lot better on the model who wore it on Project Runway...sorry Heidi.
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I believe it's the missing sleeves that make you feel that way. The dress is much more striking with the long sleeves. There's definitely nothing wrong with how the dress fits Heidi. Go Mondo and Michael C! I'd buy Michael C's clothes in a second if I had the money.
Yep. The sleeves made the dress. Just goes to show, a designer should stick to his vision and not listen to the critics. I wonder how long it's been since Kors actually designed a dress instead of just putting his name on the label.
I don't think Mondo sacrificed his vision by removing the sleeves. The dress is basically his design tailored to the customer's taste. Mondo is awesome and look at all of the exposure he's getting. I think this is great for him.
Heidi look great in Mondo's dress.
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I think they should have left the arms on, it made it more sophisticated. Heidi you wanted that dress and you got it. I think Mondo will go a long way and Heidi will push for him. Hope to see your clothes Mondo.
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love Mondo and all of his designs! Wish he had won instead of Gretchen. That was pretty cool of Heidi to wear his dress!
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Mondo was clearly the winner of this season's Project Runway. I do not think that I will watch the next season. Mondo was clearly robbed! Thumbs up to Heidi for supporting Mondo!
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Bravo for Heidi and Mondo. He was clearly the winner. His designs and flare for color were fantastic. Gretcen's clothes have all been seen before, in 1960....
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more like 1967...to see what women wore in 1960 watch "Mad Men" on AMC.
Swiss Cheese in Black and White: hideous...only a ditz like klump would dare wear such a travesty...
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