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Episode 12: Sunny

Posted at 11:46 15 April, 2009

Yesterday we found out about another challenge/thing to do. We had to prepare a presentation about my fashion line to the folks at Winners. This is to give us a taste of the mentorship program that they are providing. Like what we have to do isn’t enough……. Super stupid….what did I get myself into. I didn’t get started on it till after we came back from the work room. It was past twelve AM and all of us finally started on our presentations. Another arts and crafts / business thing to do. I didn’t want to do anything lame so we all spent the entire night and morning finishing our presentation boards. I only got 1.5 hours sleep, Jason 2 hours and Jessica none.

We did our presentation and I really tried to not fall asleep and present myself as serious, they gave us all some great feedback and I also got some great feedback that I’m considering….we’ll see…

As the day went on, jeff my helpful helper really went above and beyond in helping me finish my collection….sweet heart…. Oh jeff. Cheryl came by the work room and we did our fitting and she seemed like she liked my dress. I really hope she’s not just being nice…?! Later in the day, with jeff’s help I managed to finish quite early… can’t wait till tomorrow.

So it’s runway day and I’m super excited!!!! And I really can’t wait to get the show started. We went to Nathan Phillips Square to see the runway, and I totally miss seeing my stuff on the runway and being there made me a little bit sad…but happy at the same time!!!! Well we walked on to the runway and there was Evan Biddell, winner of last years PRC and he told us that he was going to be our guest judge… really cool since he knows what it’s like to do what we do and gone through. It was definitely a stressfull day. We had to get the models hair and make-up done and then dressed and then the show. But no…. not so easy.. the models took forever to get done… Jason and Jessica had their models dressed and ready and I only had 3 models done and it was literally 20 minutes before the show. I was ready to get stressed but I suppressed it. It was show time and my girls looked hot!!!! They couldn’t look sexier!!! and my s**t looked awesome in them!!! Super duper cool! I just couldn’t wait to see them on the runway. Nope I didn’t see them on the runway… really what I saw was tori walk on to the runway with the first garment and the last garment. When tori got off the runway, I had to quickly get her into her finale piece and really I missed the show, but I knew it was going well, cause I could hear the audience applause for every piece and that was wicked!!! I think that was a rare thing. In the end the model came back and said they loved it and felt good about it. NICE!

That wasn’t it, then we had to get judged and I felt really good. But I didn’t hold my breath…. Though I felt great anything can happen. I was nervous on runway!!! My heart was beating a mile a minute and I didn’t know what to think.. I played the scenario in my head but I had my line for losing which was “oh that sucks!....congrats…!” but I really didn’t prepare for a winning reaction…. The judges really reacted positively to the collection, I told them that it was based on Alexander the Great and I really want to do something that was totally me!!! And they really saw that. They love it and Iman said she already saw some pieces she wanted which was all of it… Nice! A part of me felt bad winning…. Because Jessica’s a wonderful person… my home-y!!! and a great talent… that girl is going somewhere!! She’s young and thirty for fashion and she’ll drink that big jug of fashion really soon…actually right now with a straw. Love that bi-o-tch!. Jason…..has a golden heart and the drive to sell his creations… he can sell anything with all his passion behind it.

The piece de résistance, was my mother and Kenny coming onto the show and the runway. They’ve been my support and every way. Mom and her traditional way of supporting me by keeping me modest and making me achieve more….plus her amazing beading she does for me. And Kenny.. my baby… there since the beginning and now… helping me get my collection on the runway… my rock. Really the best thing was to actually have Kenny and my mom interact… makes me really happy…tear. That’s another story… But I love them both!!! Sniff sniff. Now, what do I do…? get something to eat and some sleep….. and maybe tomorrow VAWK will wake up….. to a new name...

*sun

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Stargirl said: Congratulations Sunny!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 13:56

Mands said: Hurray!!!! Yay Sunny, I am so happy for you, you really deserved to win this competition, good luck with your future designing!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 14:16

Nadine said: What a marvelous collection you presented. Astonishing!!! The judges couldn't have picked a better designer to win this competition. Congratulations. I hope to hear your name pop-up in the fashion news from now on.

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 14:17

Tom said: You're the best Sunny. Congratulations!!!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 14:25

Jo said: Congrats, Sunny!!! You earned it!! But you really put me into a dilemma because I'm not a fan for animal parts, but I don't want you to lose! Luckily, the fact that those were vintage fur kinda reduces the guilt a bit for rooting for you. I really look forward to your future designs and wish you the best!!!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 14:26

Amaris said: CONGRATS Sunny!! Can't wait to see (hopefully) your new store in Toronto!!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 14:28

pikupink said: Congratulations, Sunny! As far as I'm concerned, there wasn't ever any doubt - we all knew you would take the prize - even from the very first episode! xoxo

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 14:34

Anne-Marie said: Your collection was astounding! LOVED the leather jacket with the fur sleeves. Congratulations! You were amazing through the whole show.

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 14:35

Chu said: CONGRATS Sunny! I knew you were the one to WIN Project Runway since the 1st Episode! True Talent you are! When they announced you as the WINNER I cried so HAPPY for you! xoxo

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 14:49

Lola said: I thought your "presentation" to Winners was hilarious.When you told that woman you thought your jacket should sell for $1975.00 I thought she was gonna take a dump right there. No wonder Vawk tanked dude.

You need to go out and do some research and see who you hang with. I think you need a huge dose of reality because if someone has 2 grand to burn on a jacket, I can think of dozens of others with a better cachet.

You dream to much Sunnyboy. Get a grip.

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 14:58

Kat said: Loved your collection Sunny. You were my favourite from the beginning of the show.
Please make your VAWK site easier to use, so I can better see the clothes. Please?
Good luck in the future.

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 15:03

Wayne Clark said: Congratulations Sunny! You absolutely deserved to win.

All the best for the future.

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 15:45

Kinnaree said: Congratulations, Sunny!
Our whole family were cheering for you from the beginning.
You have the whole package, great sawing skill, great design etc.
We are sure your mom is very proud of you.
Hope to see your works on the runway again soon.

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 15:50

Julie said: OMG I was at the show and totally fell in love with your collection. It was absolutley fantastic. So well crafted and constructed. Congratulations on a much deserved win! I can't to see you creations in the stores. Too bad I probably won't be able to afford them now that you are so famous.....

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 16:11

Wendy said: congrats Sunny !
I was rooting for you since the beginning (:

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 16:11

Angie said: I watched the episode last night and I just knew you were going to win when I saw your collection on the runway! It was absolutely amazing. I checked out your previous VAWK collections and they were definitely Sunny Fong. Congratulations!!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 16:20

Dave So said: Way to go man!!!! I know I facebooked you already, but just had to drop a comment here as well... You've done all your friends and family proud,and you've come a long way from producing and directing highschool assemblies, but I think even back then we were all able to see that you had your eyes set on big things and the ambition to go out and achieve them. Way to go!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 16:21

Dave So said: To Lola: $2000 for a high end fashion one of a kind jacket is probably a steal in the fashion world... I think the show put some unrealistic limitations on all of the contestants by saying that their clothing has to be of such a calibre that would sell at Winners (which means not couture in my opinion), but they would never allow the contestants to get away with designing clothing that you'd actually see in a store like Winners.

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 16:23

Kanthia said: Congratulations, Sunny! Your collection was astonishingly beautiful. I can't wait to start looking out for Vawk!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 17:04

Donna said: Congratulations Sunny! I've been for you since the beginning of season 2. You showed a ground-breaking, perfectly-created, amazingly beautiful collection. All the best in your career!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 17:20

TORI said: SUNNY IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU I KNEW FROM THE BEGINING YOU WHERE GOING TO WIN AND PLEASEEEE!! NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON FASHION U HAV SICK SKILLS

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 17:36

Yippee said: Congratulations! Your collection was stunning. I was rooting for Jessica too, but yours was definitely the top collection. You were a gentleman throughout and this can only help you as you (re)launch your line.

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 20:30

a fan said: GOOD JOB!
those clothes you made were fantastic! i dont anyone that WOULDNT want to wear them. I was litterally cheering at the tv when you won. All the best, keep up the good work!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 20:42

susi86 said: Sunny...you were amazing..cant wait to buy your line, congrats!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 20:42

Lesley said: You are amazing.

That is all.

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 20:47

Rabbit said: Loved you during every episode. I knew you would win!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 20:49

Marcia said: Sunny you were on a league of your own. Jessica was amazing but your collection was of high caliber. Very impressing. I hope you will be able to sell your collections in Montreal. I'm really looking forward on putting my fingers on some of those clothes you had in your collection.

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 21:10

Jodi said: Hey Sunny! Way to go. I knew you would win too. Your attention to detail and fine tailoring is inspiring! One question - as much as I liked the Jessica Biffi dress from episode 6, I loved yours more - I want one!!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 21:16

Jeff said: You're a superstar. Better get use to it. Congratulations on the win. Cheers

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 21:22

Pierrette said: I am so happy that you have won. I am so proud of you. Your work is unbelievable. You are talented and 100% dedicated. I am proud of our Canadian talent. Congratulations!!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 21:24

Sam said: Go Sunny Go!

I'd pay $5000 for that coat!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 21:53

Natalya said: Congratulations, Sunny! You are a wonderful designer and a great human being.
When the judges called you Sunny the Great playing on your Alexander the Great reference - I thought I had to tell you that in Russian - Sunny is often used as a diminutive name for Alexander, so you are literally Alexander/Sunny the Great!!!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 22:20

Drio said: way to go man...not a surprise, honestly,you were up there from that first military jacket,then all the winnings..well

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 22:40

Beatrice said: I'm so happy for you!!! I think you are so great and it was such a moment when your mom came out, I so cried!

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 22:57

What a thrill! said: Sunny, watching your collection was an unqualified thrill. So exciting, so sophisticated, so virtuosic in execution and pitch. Every piece communicated uniquely and stirringly. You have more than talent - you have power - great creative power and I join countless fans that will eagerly follow your career with anticipation. You are the best thing by far that I have seen on any Project Runways, anywhere. And I think you are today, right now, one of Canada's most important fashion talents. Congratulations, and thank you for the experience of that wonderful collection.

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 23:03

Sharma said: you are about the make me a very poor man... my wife is in love with your clothes...

Thanks

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 23:20

Stephen Wong said: Hey Sunny,
I loved your collection!!! Not only were the clothes themselves great, but the choice of models, accessories, hair and make-up,,,all great choices that made for a wonderful show overall...It's something that only very few Canadian designers have been able to do properly. Good On YOU!!
All the Best, Stephen

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 23:20

alexis said: CONGRATSSSSSSSS!! Best of luck in the future! <333333

Wednesday, 15 April 2009 23:25

jude said: congrats sun. so truly proud of you. All the best in your future endeavors.

Thursday, 16 April 2009 08:15

Alice said: your collection was beyond words!!! your the best OMG!!! the clothes, the models, the hair, make-up, the clothes, the clothes the clothes!!! PERFECTION!!! I am so OBSESSED with project runwayand I swear that i would've cried if you hadn't have won!!! the judges tried to downplay the obvious fact that you would win in episode 11 but, geez. you would have to be pretty stupid not to realize that SUNNY FONG was going to win PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA after the judges started talking about your collection. nothing negitive. not even neutral. ALL complements!!! I'm so happy for you!!! congrats SUNNY <3 <3 <3 !!! I would pay $5000 for anything you've designed!!! don't listen to the winners peoples that said that your collection was too much money!!! thats what high fashion is and if they can't handle the heat of the runway then maybe they should go in the kitchen where no one will find them because people in the fashion industry don't eat very much.

love <3 and support from,
@1!c3

Thursday, 16 April 2009 08:25

Lisa and AL said: Hey Sunny, congrats from Sudbury,ON. We have been watching you every Tuesday, cheering you on. We are so proud of you. We know how much this meant to you.Wishing you all the best. It's well deserved, good luck.
p.s say
"Hi" to Kenny for us.
Lots of Love .xx

Thursday, 16 April 2009 10:29

Colleen said: Knew you were a shoe in for winning. All the collections were awesome !!!

Thursday, 16 April 2009 15:11

romeo said: sunny, if you and I didn't already have boyfriends..... but what I'd love to know is the song you used for your final collection, what was that? and who is that? anybody know? anyway, congrats! you're the new sweetheart on the block.

Thursday, 16 April 2009 21:21

Alicia said: can't wait for your clothes to come into the market!!! LOVE YOU SUNNY YOU ARE MY FAVORITE & I LOVE JESSICA TOO hahah she is soo crazy i lover her for that and Sunny love your hair nice choicee!!

Thursday, 16 April 2009 23:49

Paula said: Good things happen to good people...Your clothes are as graceful; modest; elegant, as the man behind them;)Bravo!

Friday, 17 April 2009 10:23

Pauline said: Sonny if there were ever any doubts about your mother's love and approval it was etched on her face when you won...she was gleaming. If you were my son i would be soooo proud of you (and your partner) to have stuck with it.. in an industry that can claim you. Can't wait to buy your clothes..just say when and where!!!

Friday, 17 April 2009 13:10

congrats! said: you so deserved to win. your craftsmanship is top notch. good luck in the future.

Friday, 17 April 2009 14:04

chloe said: congrats! you are an amazing designer, for sure the best one all throughout the competition. you will do great in the future, and don't ever think about quitting fashion again, you will be throwing away an amazing talent!

Friday, 17 April 2009 18:16

harita said: congrats! you so deserved to win. I love your collections. However, can you design something for women in bigger sizes i.e. sizes 10 and up :)

Friday, 17 April 2009 21:55

Yonge/Bloor said: How they expect to find a top designer and then expect them to cheapen their designs to suit Winner's merchandise is beyond me. Way to stick to your guns about your product and not modify yourself for Winners.

Sunny, you will be going international with your talent. Paris, London, New York, Milan... I hope you get to represent Canada all over. I am so proud that our country is producing some real talent.

Finally, I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you being true to yourself. It must have been hard growing up in an Asian influenced upbringing while having such non-traditional values. I am glad this win has helped your career and bring your family together. Both aspects seem to mean equally as much to you. I am so happy for you through and through.

Friday, 17 April 2009 23:51

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