Oh my god I would LOVE a Project Runway oneshot with Kylo from the SWAR universe! Maybe it can be something he did before Rey met him and she finds out and begs him to show her a recording or something?? :)
It’s a dangerous game, Googling her boyfriend’s name. It’s not something she wants to do when she’s feeling low. And it’s certainly not something she wants to do when she’s slightly tipsy, which is now. In the low light of her apartment, she scrolls through article upon article. Some praise Kylo Ren, some hate him. Some go into his past, some over analyze his relationships, some are about her. She scrolls right past those, figuring if there was something horribly slanderous, Kylo would take care of it.
He always takes care of her, in any way she needs.
YouTube has grainy, rocky cellphone videos as well as high quality interviews. She watches him squirm when having to speak to reporters and press, answer tough questions about his personal life. For the most part, he avoids them, and she can understand why.
She’s maybe 6 pages in to the video site when she finds an older clip, maybe a few years old.
Kylo Ren Guest Judge Project Runway
“No fucking way,” she breathes, grinning as she clicks the video and waits for it to load, reaching for her wine in the meantime.
She will never understand the man’s capability of shutting someone’s entire life down in so few words and facial gestures. It hurts her heart, sometimes, to see him crush the dreams of a young designer, or even give a harsh critique to a seasoned one. The look on their faces is always difficult to see, and she bites her lip as he rips apart these young designers.
And then her heart tears in two as one of them starts crying.
A young man, probably not too far out of college or maybe even high school. Sure, the shape of the garment was awful, and it didn’t fit the model at all, but it wasn’t the worst she’s ever seen even on the runways. He obviously tried something else, and it didn’t work, and he had to use what material and time he had to create this. She watches as not only Kylo, but the other judges just tear him apart, and while he bites his lip and puts on a fierce face, the lights of the runway highlight the shine in his eyes.
“Could I?”
The camera goes to her boyfriend, and without being responded to, he’s standing, walking over to the runway and making the model turn. His fingers trace the seams of the outfit, and his brow furrows ever so slightly in the way that she recognizes as him thinking hard. It’s not so deep that it’s too noticeable, but she’s seen that look so many damn times now.
“This material is gorgeous, but notoriously difficult to work with. See how the threads pucker here?”
“Y-yes, sir.” The poor man looks like he’s about to have a heart attack, staring at Kylo in awe as he continues to feel the stitches.
“Unless you have worked with this material before, it’s going to look like shit. I’m guessing you haven’t worked it it before.”
“No, sir.” Rey’s heart cracks with the young designer’s voice.
“For a first time, it’s a decent job. I can notice it on her hips, but the rest of the dress it’s barely noticeable. This is a gorgeous piece of fabric, and incredibly challenging. That you picked it knowing that it would be difficult is impressive.”
She can see the shock on the designer’s face, and the designers next to him. Kylo returns to his seat without another word, and the show goes on.
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“You never told me you were on Project Runway.”
“The subject never came up,” Kylo replies, frowning as he looks up from his desk. She’s leaning against the doorway to his office, smiling as she watches him push his glasses back up his nose. “Why are you bringing it up?”
“You were nice to that one designer, the one who used the fabric but it bunched.”
“He had potential. Fashion is about risks. Sometimes they pay off, sometimes they don’t. In his case, I gave him the opportunity to resew a skirt in the same fabric, and it was on our August cover of that year.”
Her heart flipflops, and she stares at him, not bothering to hide the smile that’s crawling up her face. “So Satan has a soft side,” she croons.
“Not so loud, please,” Kylo mutters, and she grins as she walks over, her stilettos clicking on the hardwood floor of his office. After a quick glance outside, she bends, kissing the top of his head before dipping to kiss his cheek.
“Do we still have the skirt?”
“I think so, why do you ask?”
“The paparazzi have been voracious lately…”
REY KENOBI WEARS PAST PROJECT RUNWAY WINNER’S SKIRT OUT TO LUNCH WITH BOYFRIEND, GENERAL FASHION EDITOR IN CHIEF KYLO REN.
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Chapter 29 - return to new york.
Rey’s Airport Trench
Givenchy, Classic Trench Coat, Navy
Price: $3,375.00
Rey’s Workday Outfit
Theory, Admiral Crepe Blazer Dress, Black (White shown for back reference)
Price: $495.00
Valentino, Dollybow Leather Pumps, Black
Price: $895.00
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Chapter 27 - the last gala.
Rey’s necklace and shoes
Christian Louboutin, Decollete 554 Strass, Version Doudou
Price: $2,995.00
Tiffany, Tiffany Bow Necklace, Rose Gold
Price: $10,500
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Chapter 26: the last day.
Rey
Dress 1
Monique Lhuillier, Draped Tulle and Lace Gown, Dark Cherry
Price: $4,995.00
Dress 2
Cushnie et Ochs, Bea one-shoulder cutout silk crepe de chine gown, Poppy
Price: $1,995
Dress 3
Michelle Mason, Silk-satin wrap gown, Champagne
Price: $895
Final Dress
Gabriela Hearst, Louise herringbone silk-jacquard gown, Ivory
Price: $3,495
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Because instead of working on the new chapter like I should, I decided to play with the poster design I’ve been seeing fucking everywhere because I have no self control and wanted something a bit different.
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Chapter 25 - le jules verne.
Dress
Oscar de le Renta, Strapless Embellished Dress, Champagne
Price: $5,990.00
Coat
Burberry, 'Tempsford' Cashmere Wrap Trench Coat, White
Price: $2,595.00
Shoes
Christian Louboutin, So Kate, Gold
Price: $695.00
Clutch
Prada, Saffiano Metallic Lux Frame Clutch, Gold
Price: $1,390.00
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Chapter 8 - shopping spree.
Valentino, Flutter Sleeve Crepe Sheath Dress, Green Tea
Price: $1,196
Valentino, Raffia Fringe Trim Knit Dress, Black
Price: $1,770
Valentino, Crepe Couture Dress, Cream
Price: Unknown
Valentino, ‘Tango’ Pump
Price: Unknown
Agent Provocateur shapewear and Chanel bag featured in chapter no longer available.
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Hey I loveeeeee your fic SWAR, I made this for you inspired by the story. You’re an amazing author :)
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Oh my goodness, this is fucking stunning!! That top middle one with the legs, the bottom right with the tuxedo and close couple, the Eiffel Tower, they’re all so beautiful!! Not to mention you nailed the elegant aesthetic perfectly, I’m a total sucker for black and white, and I gasped in line at Disney when I got this submission! Thank you so, so much, and I’m so glad you were inspired by SWAR to make this beautiful piece! Gah, it’s so gorgeous, thank you thank you thank you!!
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Chapter 24 - louvre.
Michael Kors, Cashmere V-Neck Sweater, Black
Price: $995.00
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Chapter 24 - louvre.
Burberry, 'Peakhurst' Suede Biker Jacket with Removable Genuine Shearling Collar, Honey
Price: $2,795.00
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Chapter 23 - hux.
Dolce and Gabbana, Sweetheart Neckline Dress, Black
SS 2014
Price: Unkown
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Chapter 23 - hux.
Hux’s Suit
Gucci, Navy Monaco Slim-Fit Wool Suit, Navy
Price: $2,300
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Chapter 23 - hux.
Christian Louboutin, Tpoppins, Red
Price: $745.00
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Chapter 21 - chocolate.
Valentino, 'Mini Rockstud' Leather Tote, Water Rose
Price: $1,875.00
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Chapter 21 - chocolate.
Stella McCartney, Floral Embroidered Wool Blend Coat, Black
Price: $3,280.00
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