‘Masters of Sewing 6’ yesterday put the final touch on its edition, by crowning Ana the winner in a close duel against her partner Ángel. It was a very exciting final, but the judges opted for the apprentice’s proposal because of the elegance, risk, evolution and sophistication of her dress.
Ana raised the golden mannequin of ‘Masters of Couture 6’ before an average of 704,000 viewers and a 9.5% audience share. More than 2.9 million people watched some moment of last night’s grand final.
Exciting award ceremony, yesterday in the final
Ana is proclaimed winner
Ana, 23 years old, is from Barcelona and was the last to arrive at the workshop. She program by program, she has left her comfort zone and conquered the jury, being faithful to her style. She is hardworking, methodical and perfectionist. Although she is an industrial design engineer, she has found a way to express her creativity in fashion. Her dream is to travel the world on her motorcycle and dressed in clothes from her own brand.
In the final duel, Ana and Ángel made and designed two different and risky proposals for a red carpet. “We have seen you learn and strive every day and in every test, and, today, you have reached the summit. In this close final you make us feel very proud,” said an emotional Lorenzo Caprile. “With that desire and that ability to work, you are more than prepared to begin the adventure that life is going to offer you with many guarantees of success. You have the talent to develop a long career in the world of fashion,” Alejandro Palomo and María Escoté predicted. The jury had a hard time choosing, but the elegance, risk, evolution and sophistication of Ana’s proposal, which brought tailoring to Haute Couture, made them choose it.
Ana, fighting for the prize, yesterday in the final
Ana’s dress, made of luxurious black tweed with subtle metallic sheens, is a unique fusion of elegance and boldness. Inspired by the duality between the masculine and the feminine, she presents a silhouette that exudes power and empowerment. Her marked shoulders add a touch of glamour, while the tweed fabric provides a sense of timeless sophistication. The corsetry element at the waist, delicately crafted in guipure, offers a captivating contrast that enhances femininity with subtle sensuality. For its part, the thick and visible zipper on the back, in addition to adding a touch of rebellion, evokes Ana’s rocker and biker essence. “It is a statement of style, powerful and distinguished, perfect for a woman who aspires to stand out.” with confidence and elegance,” says the designer herself.
“We are not so used to seeing a red carpet proposal based on tailoring. It has a tinge of modernity that empowers women and brings together the best of what is masculine and feminine,” defended guest Inma Jiménez, director of Harper’s Bazaar and creative director of Hearst Spain. “Today it is not that you have left your comfort zone, it is that you have directly made it disappear. The best thing is that, in this process, you have not lost a bit of your personality. Quite the opposite. Your style comes out very reinforced after this impeccable and precious exercise in design and construction,” said Alejandro G. Palomo.
Ana will enjoy specialized training in Fashion Design at the Madrid Higher Fashion Center, of the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Furthermore, because she is the winner, she has received a cash prize of 50,000 euros and the golden mannequin of the program. The second place finisher, Ángel, will take a course to obtain the Vogue Diploma in Fashion Styling and Production, taught by Condé Nast College Spain, in collaboration with the Carlos III University of Madrid.
Ana and Ángel, yesterday in the final
Ángel surprised with a spectacular design and an important story
Ángel, a 33-year-old Sevillian, grew up among fabrics and threads with the teachings of his mother and grandmother. Sewing began as an escape valve for him from many problems and now it is his great passion, although in the workshop where he works he has to carry out administrative tasks, much to his chagrin. He is a tireless worker and the most requested apprentice by his colleagues. For six years he tried to enter ‘Masters of Sewing’ and in this edition he has become a finalist. “Today you have sewn with your heart, with your soul in your hand. Above all, you transmit a message of hope and improvement. You promised your grandmother and I assure you that today she will be very proud of you, as we are,” the judges congratulated her.
His proposal collects everything bad that happened to him in the past and, with it, creates something beautiful. It was based on “that child who went to bed many nights feeling alone,” explained Ángel, who “grew up with many insecurities, fears,” and life gave him setbacks, until, as an adult, he was dealt “the hardest blow.” hard, which is being diagnosed with something bad.” Ángel made a red dress, because it is his mother’s favorite color, with a hood and a long train, which represents everything bad that has happened to her in the past. In addition, he added an opening to the skirt, to give it a sexy touch. He used a natural silk mikado to achieve those large volumes. “It’s impressive everything you’ve managed to do in such a short time. It is a dress of tremendous magnitude. I love that there is all that history behind it and that it speaks so well about you. It is an impressive piece of work and it leaves us with our mouths open. You make our work worthwhile and make us feel proud to be here,” Palomo told him.
