Yesterday I named the three fashion designers who made the Rollcall list.  To recap, the designers are:

• A. Donna Karan
• B. Michael Kors
• C. Jason Wu

Each has their own unique style.   Donna Karan reigns supreme with her incredible draping.  Michael Kors is a Master of the classic All-American look.  Jason Wu, a Prince who makes beautiful gowns fit for a ball.  All three are deserving of the first spot, but only one can win.

The analysis to choose the winner was ‘objectively subjective’, fashion will never be totally objective.  It’s about personal style and preference.

Often times your reaction to a collection comes from an emotional place.  You see it and for a moment your analytical skills are suspended.   Sometimes the most simplistic thoughts come to mind, like ‘pretty’.  It’s like getting a brain freeze upon seeing something beautiful.  Rationality usually returns within moments, but it’s often touch-and-go for a while.  The first few looks set the tone.

The Showdown contenders turned out to be the veterans, Donna Karan and Michael Kors.   It may not be so easy to remove the well-established designers from the throne.  Please view the fall 2009 collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

The winner is:

Donna Karan.  The intricacies of her cut, draping and sculpted shapes were that of an artist, that gave her the edge and the win.  Congratulations!