The 27-year-old New York City based designer took home top honors on Thursday’s sixth season finale of Runway, praised for her “cohesive” and “modern” Fashion Week collection.

Shabayeva, who beat out finalists Althea Harper and Carol Hannah Whitfield, both 24, for this season’s title, was initially criticized for sending a collection of black and gray-colored items down the runway.

“I can’t believe it!” the newest Project Runway winner exclaimed, jumping into consultant Tim Gunn’s arms as he walked out to congratulate her at the end.

“I’m definitely proud of myself,” she said, giving props to her opponents. “I think this deserves a pat on the back, because I had some stiff competition.”

Shabayeva won  $100,000 and a spread in Marie Claire and a Paris vacation.

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