Houstonian wins Runway

Chloe Dao, local Houston designer and Lot 8 boutique owner has claimed the title as "Winner" of Season Two of Bravo's Project Runway! After runway shows displaying all three finalists collections, it was down to the judges and their thoughts. Although it was a close race, our girl came out on top as the best designer from the group of 16 selected from thousands. Chloe will receive some fabulous prizes along with catipulting her name into the national media. Needless to say after the decision came down she was in shock and struggling for words. However one thought came to mind. Earlier in the season she had been critized as being a great pattern maker, but an average designer. Following her win, she had to point out the obvious — that they were dead wrong. Chloe plans to stay in Houston to expand her store and design her own line. Houstonist can't wait to see the new digs ...