Professionalista recognizes Mondo Guerra, one of the most talented designers on Season 8 of Project Runway. Not only is Mondo a monster diva and creative force winning several challenges, but he has displayed amazing growth as a professional and a man.
This week we learned that Mondo has been HIV positive for 10 years - a fact that he has kept to himself and from his family. He decided that he needed to open up to keep growing and shared this news on the runway. The challenge was to create your own fabric and then design a garment. M created a vibrant plus-sign-themed print that he made into eye-popping pants that I would NEVER wear but looked fabulous on the model, paired with a complementary print halter blouse, and a jacket.
Another way Mondo has shown personal growth is by changing his opinion of Michael C., one of the other designers who was initially disdained by all for both his design and demeanor. Mondohas apologized to Michael C., him know that he was wrong to make a snap judgment.
Go Mondo!
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