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  • Why did the judges criticize season 5 contestant Kenley's wedding dress?

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Published: Tuesday August 18, 2009 05:55 AM EDT

Correct Answer: They thought she ripped off another designer

The judges thought Kenley's feathered wedding gown was too similar to an Alexander McQueen gown. "It is a dead ringer," Nina Garcia said. While debating who should win, the judges also discussed how Kenley presented a line of painted-fabric dresses very similar to those in Balenciaga's collection, prompting Tim Gunn to say, "She needs to take a fashion history course, frankly." Kenley was auf'd, and tearfully protested, "No one likes to be called a copycat when they know that they're a true artist." Leanne went on to win the season.