Saturday, December 31, 2005
WHAT? Not Everyone is a Project Runway Fan?!?!?
During our recent visit to New York I was determined to visit some Project Runway haunts. Of course I wanted to go to Mood Fabrics, Parsons, Atlas Apartments, and Bryant Park. Well, 90% of our trip was occupied with locating an apartment. We found ourselves at about 3:00 PM on the last day of our trip finally ready to do the "PR Tour." I decided to prioritize. Mood was essential. I thought we could walk in and find someone who worked there and ask to see "the striped fabric that Nick used on thhe Barbie challenge" or the "red fabric with the holes that Diana used for her hoodie." I was wrong.
Not one single person who was working at the store had any idea what we were asking for. We could find only one woman who had EVER watched the show. She "missed the episode" that I was asking about. One person remarked that "They film in here." Another - Todd - says he even had to sign a waiver because he was on camera cutting fabric but he STILL has never watched the show. I asked him if it was last season or this season and he said he didn't know. (Is there a gag order? Is he kidding me?)
Well, let me tell you. Mood is incredible. There are two floors of fabulous fabric. A third floor is being added for home decorating fabrics. Anything a designer could ever possibly want and more. I recall Andrae saying once that it was difficult to shop there because it was so overwhelming. I can understand. I didn't buy anything simply because I couldn't choose. We made nuisances of ourselves and left after about an hour. I could have stayed all day.
The photo is of me, Kaitlin and Todd.
Who Knew?
Here is an interesting article about Guadalupe Vidal. Apparently Lupe used parts of her shoes for the shoulders of this garment - and even her underwear elastic - which I can't quite identify. Her boyfriend placed the winning bid for her outfit. That's true love.
Edited to add: Okay I know the link requires a registration or something - sorry - here is a quote from the article:
Vidal packed two bags and flew to New York for the taping. For her first task, she had to turn the blah muslin into an ensemble that best represented her. The second challenge required contestants to take the clothes off their backs and create an outfit.
"I was jumping up and down. I thought it was genius," Vidal said. "Everyone was moaning about their lucky pants, heirloom this and that. But the outfit I had on cost me $15 at the thrift store."
And viewers didn't know this, but Vidal used everything she wore to create what looked like a shredded-ribbon mini dress fit for a Japanese anime character. She cut up her shoes to create the shoulder sleeve caps. She even used her underwear.
"I used the elastic as trim," she said, laughing. Her boyfriend, Nelson, wound up forking over $210 to buy the outfit from the "Project Runway" online auction because he didn't want anyone to have her underwear.
Robin Says it Well
I've read with great interest many blog entries, messages boards, etc. regarding the Lingerie Challenge. Mostly all of us say the same things and have reached the same conclusions. Some say it better than others. Here is an intelligent, well-thought-out article from Robin at Banter Basement. I think she says it particularly well.
"Project Runway-The Lingerie Challenge
Project Runway, while still compelling, was a disappointment this week. At the end of the lingerie challenge one of my favorites was ousted. That the decision to get rid of Daniel Franco seems to have been based on something other than good design seems a betrayal of the show's purpose. Daniel Franco's quiet personality, perfectionistic tendencies and issues with time management just didn't have the vibrance desired for reality television.
I haven't read anywhere that anyone thinks that Santino's hideous and ridiculous heidi-like with ruffles and tasteless adornments (Is that a codpiece on the panties?) designs and models made up to look like deer were anything but the ultimate in bad taste and utterly lacking in aesthetic appeal. Unfortunately, Santino's massively overblown ego and talent for saying catty and incomprehensibly arrogant, snarky remarks about other contestants makes better tv.
I think the producers underestimate what it is that makes the show compelling. I adore the show because I'm fascinated by the way these talented strangers interact with each other. I'm interested in their reaction to the stress of art on a deadline. I'm intrigued by their creative process. I love watching them design and seeing how differently the outcomes can be, based on the inner qualities and artistic vision of each designer. I don't need to see meltdowns every week to keep coming back. I do need to believe that the person who ultimately wins the competition was the most deserving. If the show isn't going to be about talent then I'll stop watching.
My disclaimer: I'm nowhere close to being an expert in fashion--it's way outside my knowledge base. I buy InStyle magazine and I used to watch Elsa Klench on CNN every Saturday years ago--that's it. In spite of those handicaps, I'm certainly aware that Daniel Franco's designs depended upon the same themes--contrasting colors/fabrics in the bodice, tailoring, etc, but so do Santino's! Those ruffles from his dress from episode one were an element in the lingerie and showed up in the Barbie outfit. Frankly, all the designers rely on known techniques and design elements. I've visited their websites and viewed the portfolios and collections some of them have. Nick and Chloe are repetitive too. Is this a bad thing? It need not be. Really, it's almost inevitable that they'd rely on design elements they've used before given the time element of the challenges. I mention this because I've heard Daniel F. criticised for being too samey-samey and I just think that's unfair.
On January 4th, I'll still be watching but perhaps my joy in the show will be tainted with cynicism. After all, Santino was told his designs were ugly and he had no integrity because he blamed Emmett. Daniel was told his designs were too similar although prettier, and that he was ethical for taking the blame. For Daniel to be ousted after that commentary makes you really wonder about the ethics and hypocrisy of the producers."
"Project Runway-The Lingerie Challenge
Project Runway, while still compelling, was a disappointment this week. At the end of the lingerie challenge one of my favorites was ousted. That the decision to get rid of Daniel Franco seems to have been based on something other than good design seems a betrayal of the show's purpose. Daniel Franco's quiet personality, perfectionistic tendencies and issues with time management just didn't have the vibrance desired for reality television.
I haven't read anywhere that anyone thinks that Santino's hideous and ridiculous heidi-like with ruffles and tasteless adornments (Is that a codpiece on the panties?) designs and models made up to look like deer were anything but the ultimate in bad taste and utterly lacking in aesthetic appeal. Unfortunately, Santino's massively overblown ego and talent for saying catty and incomprehensibly arrogant, snarky remarks about other contestants makes better tv.
I think the producers underestimate what it is that makes the show compelling. I adore the show because I'm fascinated by the way these talented strangers interact with each other. I'm interested in their reaction to the stress of art on a deadline. I'm intrigued by their creative process. I love watching them design and seeing how differently the outcomes can be, based on the inner qualities and artistic vision of each designer. I don't need to see meltdowns every week to keep coming back. I do need to believe that the person who ultimately wins the competition was the most deserving. If the show isn't going to be about talent then I'll stop watching.
My disclaimer: I'm nowhere close to being an expert in fashion--it's way outside my knowledge base. I buy InStyle magazine and I used to watch Elsa Klench on CNN every Saturday years ago--that's it. In spite of those handicaps, I'm certainly aware that Daniel Franco's designs depended upon the same themes--contrasting colors/fabrics in the bodice, tailoring, etc, but so do Santino's! Those ruffles from his dress from episode one were an element in the lingerie and showed up in the Barbie outfit. Frankly, all the designers rely on known techniques and design elements. I've visited their websites and viewed the portfolios and collections some of them have. Nick and Chloe are repetitive too. Is this a bad thing? It need not be. Really, it's almost inevitable that they'd rely on design elements they've used before given the time element of the challenges. I mention this because I've heard Daniel F. criticised for being too samey-samey and I just think that's unfair.
On January 4th, I'll still be watching but perhaps my joy in the show will be tainted with cynicism. After all, Santino was told his designs were ugly and he had no integrity because he blamed Emmett. Daniel was told his designs were too similar although prettier, and that he was ethical for taking the blame. For Daniel to be ousted after that commentary makes you really wonder about the ethics and hypocrisy of the producers."
Thanks everyone!
Well, now that I've had a chance to read through my e-mails and comments I want to thank everyone for keeping my blog going. Frankly, I never heard of Brittny Gastineau. After several of you mentioned her, I figured I'd better find out who she is. She must be REALLY IMPORTANT. The next Paris Hilton - WOW. You all are great. : )
I've received e-mails from Nick Verreos and Daniel Franco as well. Daniel was generous enough to send me some photos which I have permission to feature here. Trust me - these gentlemen are very judicious about what they say. No spoilers or even HINTS about what is to come -just kind and encouraging words. The model in the photo with Daniel and Nina is named Liz from New York Models. She's wearing one of Daniel's looks at the premiere party on December 7th. Thanks Daniel!
Friday, December 30, 2005
Gotta Love That Outcast!
Check out Karen Garrett's latest design challenge. It's reminiscent of the "Get Yourself in the Paper" challenge from last season. In my humble opinion, this is "wit" that doesn't cross over into "ridiculous." Keep it up, Karen - you rock!
Is This a "Socialite?"
Click
here for an E-online article declaring that Brittny Gastineau is "America's Next Paris Hilton." Hmmmmmm.....
Home Again - Now to Catch Up!
I have a lot to catch up on - look forward to a bunch of posts. First is this article about Chloe Dao. I'm worried about the possible implications of this quote..."Dao, owner of Lot 8 Boutique at 6127 Kirby, survived four cuts during the filming and says the experience proved to be a lot harder than she anticipated."
Never mind - Chloe's probably going to be around for quite a while!
Never mind - Chloe's probably going to be around for quite a while!
Sunday, December 25, 2005
Who Will It Be?
Okay, we know that the designers will be dressing a "Socialite" next week. Who will it be? Any opinions?
There's Something About Andrae
Did anyone else think it was surprising that Daniel V chose Andrae?
He could have chosen Nick or Chloe or anyone - he had first pick and he chose Andrae. I went back and had another look at Andrae's video and at his designs. Let examine them:
First - the muslin challenge - any designer who didn't dye the muslin just missed the mark. This outfit is nothing special.
Then, the meltdown outfit. Honestly I think Andrae had the right idea with this. He took the jacket and jeans and attempted to do something really challenging. He claims he intended to make something as different as it could be from how it started. The cheongsam (he called it something else - sorry I've forgotten.) was a good idea. Unfortunately the jacket and jeans that he started with were so shredded that he really didn't have enough solid fabric to properly execute this idea. So - good idea - but not really feasible with the materials at hand.
Then, the Orange Barbie outfit. Definitely not for My Scene Barbie, but look at the top - it's great. The skirt is more "couture" but still well-executed....if you like an orange puff-ball skirt....
Challenge #4 - His pitch to Heidi is "Tie me up, Tie me down." We get a glimpse of his sketch and he is a talented artist. There isn't enough to really see the proposal. Heidi doesn't choose him. So, he works on the winning collection - on a smooth cohesive team - and apparently held his emotions together. It's hard to say what exactly he contributed to the team. I checked to see which design he is credited with and it's the little bra/boy shorts number I have already posted below. Interestingly, it has the lowest bid on the PR auction for week four so far. No too impressive.
To me Andre looks pretty weak - so why did Daniel choose him? Are they just good friends? Does Andre have a lot of skills that we aren't shown? There must be something there. I checked out his video again and his designs - what we see of them in his "Little Studio Boutique" - are quite compelling. (A scarf out of vintage millinery veils - cool!) So will Andrae hit his stride next week? Or is he really not that great and Daniel V chose him out of friendship? Any opinions?
He could have chosen Nick or Chloe or anyone - he had first pick and he chose Andrae. I went back and had another look at Andrae's video and at his designs. Let examine them:
First - the muslin challenge - any designer who didn't dye the muslin just missed the mark. This outfit is nothing special.
Then, the meltdown outfit. Honestly I think Andrae had the right idea with this. He took the jacket and jeans and attempted to do something really challenging. He claims he intended to make something as different as it could be from how it started. The cheongsam (he called it something else - sorry I've forgotten.) was a good idea. Unfortunately the jacket and jeans that he started with were so shredded that he really didn't have enough solid fabric to properly execute this idea. So - good idea - but not really feasible with the materials at hand.
Then, the Orange Barbie outfit. Definitely not for My Scene Barbie, but look at the top - it's great. The skirt is more "couture" but still well-executed....if you like an orange puff-ball skirt....
Challenge #4 - His pitch to Heidi is "Tie me up, Tie me down." We get a glimpse of his sketch and he is a talented artist. There isn't enough to really see the proposal. Heidi doesn't choose him. So, he works on the winning collection - on a smooth cohesive team - and apparently held his emotions together. It's hard to say what exactly he contributed to the team. I checked to see which design he is credited with and it's the little bra/boy shorts number I have already posted below. Interestingly, it has the lowest bid on the PR auction for week four so far. No too impressive.
To me Andre looks pretty weak - so why did Daniel choose him? Are they just good friends? Does Andre have a lot of skills that we aren't shown? There must be something there. I checked out his video again and his designs - what we see of them in his "Little Studio Boutique" - are quite compelling. (A scarf out of vintage millinery veils - cool!) So will Andrae hit his stride next week? Or is he really not that great and Daniel V chose him out of friendship? Any opinions?
Episode Two Quote Quiz
As I reviewed this episode I was wondering how many times we had to hear about Kirsten's scarf. Can you guess? The scarf is clearly the star of the show. First we hear about the scarf as she gets dressed. Second we hear about it after she learns about the challenge and has to place her clothing in the sack. Later when she is working on the design we hear about it again. Again when she is defending her design on the runway and finally during her exit interview. I doubt there is any other item that gets as much mention as Kirsten's scarf. And you know I'll be keeping track. Obsessed?
Now on to the quiz:
These are not in sequence -
1. "After I heard from Tim, I didn't know what to take care of first."
2. "How can I take this and make it the absolute opposite of what it is now?"
3. "...well, that's kind of nervy..."
4. "Other people didn't take the time element into consideration."
5. "I really felt that I failed."
6. "This is going to be a really tight day"
7. "I know it's very bad...."
8. "It's par for the course for me to be a little nervous."
9. "She's dropped out, which isn't good."
10. "I don't need to hear all this."
11. "It was totally tacky."
12. "We thought that your taste level wasn't there."
13. "I just about peed in my pants."
14. "I want to be like Shakespeare."
15. "Tarah, my little Naomi Campbell, part two."
16. "It's a print of Rasputin, dude."
17. "That's not going to happen."
18. "I was like 'holy crap.'"
19. "At first I put on what was my old prom dress."
20. "We have to do a little makeover for Diana."
21. "I'm going to miss the coat a little bit."
22. "Hopefully there's a sink with soap."
23. "Poor girl, you've got nothing on."
24. "There's no material possession that I have that I wouldn't let go to gain more."
25. "I cut when I'm certain."
26. "Do you have a compass?"
27. "I always make my deadline."
28. "I went for that sort of very urban Oliver Twist hipster look."
29. "Mine doesn't have to be most brilliant. It just needs to be good enough to keep me hangin' in there."
30. "Lemme explain the scarf."
31. "I was bedraggled!"
Answers are in the comments section.
Now on to the quiz:
These are not in sequence -
1. "After I heard from Tim, I didn't know what to take care of first."
2. "How can I take this and make it the absolute opposite of what it is now?"
3. "...well, that's kind of nervy..."
4. "Other people didn't take the time element into consideration."
5. "I really felt that I failed."
6. "This is going to be a really tight day"
7. "I know it's very bad...."
8. "It's par for the course for me to be a little nervous."
9. "She's dropped out, which isn't good."
10. "I don't need to hear all this."
11. "It was totally tacky."
12. "We thought that your taste level wasn't there."
13. "I just about peed in my pants."
14. "I want to be like Shakespeare."
15. "Tarah, my little Naomi Campbell, part two."
16. "It's a print of Rasputin, dude."
17. "That's not going to happen."
18. "I was like 'holy crap.'"
19. "At first I put on what was my old prom dress."
20. "We have to do a little makeover for Diana."
21. "I'm going to miss the coat a little bit."
22. "Hopefully there's a sink with soap."
23. "Poor girl, you've got nothing on."
24. "There's no material possession that I have that I wouldn't let go to gain more."
25. "I cut when I'm certain."
26. "Do you have a compass?"
27. "I always make my deadline."
28. "I went for that sort of very urban Oliver Twist hipster look."
29. "Mine doesn't have to be most brilliant. It just needs to be good enough to keep me hangin' in there."
30. "Lemme explain the scarf."
31. "I was bedraggled!"
Answers are in the comments section.
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Okay Santino
We've all had a good laugh and we FULLY EXPECT you to redeem yourself - don't let us down.
Project Outcast
Karen Garrett is a fashion designer and artist. She is following along with the challenges on Project Runway. Here is her interpretation of the "six yards of muslin challenge."
Here is her Clothes Off Your Back before:
and after.
Visit Project Outcast to see more of Karen's designs.
What do you think?
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Who's Your Momma?
Momma Klu! That's who! (Inside joke - that's what my students call me...) Anyway - thank you to all who recognized that I predicted Daniel F to be "out" and Daniel V to be "in" this week. I also predicted correctly last week. I have no idea who to pick for the next challenge but I'll be watching carefully for clues. Right now I'm thinking either Emmett or Marla will be out - but I THINK I spotted Marla in a clip from a later challenge. So I'll probably go with Emmett. Even Tim admits in his podcast that Emmett isn't quite the patternmaker or sewer that this program requires.
I checked the PR website and sure enough they have credited me with my points. However I fully expect them to disappear by the next time I check. I'm sure I will once again have to re-register and start over at zero. Maybe I'll take a photo of the screen.... Oh well, it's just for fun anyway, right? It's not like I'm obsessed with the show or anything. Maybe I'll just write to the Bravo people for the fifth time..... : )
I checked the PR website and sure enough they have credited me with my points. However I fully expect them to disappear by the next time I check. I'm sure I will once again have to re-register and start over at zero. Maybe I'll take a photo of the screen.... Oh well, it's just for fun anyway, right? It's not like I'm obsessed with the show or anything. Maybe I'll just write to the Bravo people for the fifth time..... : )
Is This The Look You Were Going For, Santino?
It's $125.00 on Trashy.com.
Here is a
link. I just can't resist adding a part of the descriptive text:
"This will make you want to go to the Alps and yodel like our Heidi girl. Watch her blow her ram's horn in this suspender-style shorts set, and white cotton shirt with puff sleeves. Yode-lo-le-hi-hoo!"
Wanting To Send A Note To Daniel Franco?
Here is his e-mail address:
danielfranco@comcast.net
More Later!
danielfranco@comcast.net
More Later!
Professor Gunn's Vocabulary Lesson - Podcast #4
ne plus ultra
1.The highest point, as of excellence or achievement; the ultimate.
2.The most profound degree, as of a condition or quality.
"She's really the ne plus ultra of lingerie models and knows more than anyone."
unexpurgated
adj: not having material deleted;
"If I can just give my own unexpurgated view of things..."
1.The highest point, as of excellence or achievement; the ultimate.
2.The most profound degree, as of a condition or quality.
"She's really the ne plus ultra of lingerie models and knows more than anyone."
unexpurgated
adj: not having material deleted;
"If I can just give my own unexpurgated view of things..."
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
"Everybody Loves A Train Wreck."
Wow. The Barbie challenge was so great and this one was so bad. Am I watching the same show?
Santino's collection was horrendous! Are you serious? Laughable. "Hey Santino, Gepetto called, he wants his cuckoo clock girls back." I can't believe Santino survived. I posted on one of the boards that I believe the producers kept him for drama.
Remember when Austin made that horrible "wedding gown?" Well, somehow he survived. Of course, because he was a fan favorite and people were tuning in to see him. No matter how bad the dress was, he got a "pass." I think the same thing has happened to Santino. The producers know that he is entertaining and fans are enjoying watching him every week. People have more to say about him than anyone else. It's great to watch a giant unchecked ego. He is completely out of touch with reality.
Now that he has offended just about every contestant, every judge and most of the fans, things should get REALLY interesting. What will happen on January 4th? (Remember, there is no new episode next Wednesday - just reruns - then "Social Scene" on January 4th.)
Santino had better come up with an undisputably winning design. He is in for it. No more "passes."
"Everybody Loves A Train Wreck" Tim Gunn
It's an illness
I'm watching the Project Runway marathon hoping for a new commercial preview. Anyone else suffering from this?
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Thanks for caring, Esq.Lady!
I'm picking Daniel F to go and Daniel V to win. Here is my logic: I kind of started this on the thread below.
1. I don't think Santino's team will win - why would he be arguing if he wins?
2. I don't think Santino's team will lose - Santino and Nick on the same team is just not going to lose.
3. Kara is upset with Daniel F - later Daniel F is upset - They aren't going to win. They might lose.
4. We've seen the Lupe/Diana/Marla design. It's the thong and I don't think it's going to win.
5. So - even though I have no idea what this design looks like, I'm figuring the Andrae/Daniel V/Zulema team to win. I believe Daniel V is the leader because he is standing in the middle. I'm just guessing that the leaders are responsible for the win or the loss - so I'm picking Daniel V.
Now for the loser.
6. I definitely saw Diana in a preview for a later show. Her team won't lose. So Daniel F's team loses and since Daniel F (according to my previous assumptions) is the leader - he will take the fall.
ONLY GUESSING FOLKS - I have no inside knowledge. I just read all of the boards, all of the bios, etc. like anyone else can and try to come up with something.
Now won't it be fun to see how they decide the teams?
1. I don't think Santino's team will win - why would he be arguing if he wins?
2. I don't think Santino's team will lose - Santino and Nick on the same team is just not going to lose.
3. Kara is upset with Daniel F - later Daniel F is upset - They aren't going to win. They might lose.
4. We've seen the Lupe/Diana/Marla design. It's the thong and I don't think it's going to win.
5. So - even though I have no idea what this design looks like, I'm figuring the Andrae/Daniel V/Zulema team to win. I believe Daniel V is the leader because he is standing in the middle. I'm just guessing that the leaders are responsible for the win or the loss - so I'm picking Daniel V.
Now for the loser.
6. I definitely saw Diana in a preview for a later show. Her team won't lose. So Daniel F's team loses and since Daniel F (according to my previous assumptions) is the leader - he will take the fall.
ONLY GUESSING FOLKS - I have no inside knowledge. I just read all of the boards, all of the bios, etc. like anyone else can and try to come up with something.
Now won't it be fun to see how they decide the teams?
Grrrrrr....
When I try to log on to the "Fashion Face-off" game on the Project Runway Website - the site doesn't recognize me! Grrr.... It says I'm not registered. Grrrrr... When I enter my e-mail address and ask for my password I get the message that I am not registered and I am! The last time I checked I was greeted by name and told my score. Grrrr... So I wrote to Bravotv.com - no answer so far. Anyone else having this problem?
Finally I just re-registered. I was hoping for the message "You have already registered" - but no... I entered my picks for this week. Anyone interested in my choices?
Finally I just re-registered. I was hoping for the message "You have already registered" - but no... I entered my picks for this week. Anyone interested in my choices?
Monday, December 19, 2005
Character
You would have to believe that the producers of Project Runway will be looking for a designer with CHARACTER this time. They must be disappointed that Jay McCarroll "turned down" his mentorship with Banana Republic. There must be something pretty wild going on behind the scenes if Jay didn't even receive his $100,000 cash. Furthermore, he seems to offend every professional he comes in contact with. He rarely completes a sentence that doesn't have to be bleeped. Even in an interview where he has time to think about it he STIll swears. His attitude seems to be "Okay thanks Bravo, but I don't need you or your bleeping mentorship..."
I know everyone loves Jay. But if you examine his background and his habits, it was clear from the beginning that Jay was not exactly a "gentleman." He never pretended to be. He was perfectly honest from the start that he had worked in porn. This didn't seem to be a problem for the producers - they included it prominently in his bio and interviews. Also his smoking habit was featured in every episode. But all of these things speak to his character. {I haven't noticed any mention of cigarette smoking this season, have you? Maybe when the designers go out to party we'll see them smoking.) Anyway...
I'm not saying they were wrong to choose Jay - his designs at Fashion Week were completely fabulous. I'm just predicting that they will look closely at the character of the designers this season. I don't think they want to be humiliated again. We'll see....
I know everyone loves Jay. But if you examine his background and his habits, it was clear from the beginning that Jay was not exactly a "gentleman." He never pretended to be. He was perfectly honest from the start that he had worked in porn. This didn't seem to be a problem for the producers - they included it prominently in his bio and interviews. Also his smoking habit was featured in every episode. But all of these things speak to his character. {I haven't noticed any mention of cigarette smoking this season, have you? Maybe when the designers go out to party we'll see them smoking.) Anyway...
I'm not saying they were wrong to choose Jay - his designs at Fashion Week were completely fabulous. I'm just predicting that they will look closely at the character of the designers this season. I don't think they want to be humiliated again. We'll see....
Help! I'm stumped.
Oh, I was just so proud of myself for picking the correct winner and loser last week and now I'm completely stumped. For this week, here are my clues.....
First we have Santino arguing with Nina. This tells me that his team didn't win. We also have Daniel Franco crying and whining - and not in a good way. His team probably didn't win either. Maybe Daniel Franco is out this week. His sobbing in the previews might just be to mislead us though....
Anyway I'm figuring that the winner must be from one of the two remaining teams. That would be the Andrae/Daniel V/Zulema team or the Lupe/Diana/Marla team. Now, the Lupe/Diana/Marla team is the team working on the thong number which IMHO is pretty awful. I don't think this design will win. But what does the Andrae/Daniel V/Zulema team come up with? I don't know! And...apparently Kara has some experience with designing lingerie. Her "boy shorts" are for sale on the PR website. Is Daniel F's little outburst of emotion maybe because his team WINS? Hmmmmm.... I might have to have another look. Somehow I doubt it.
We also see a clip of Zulema asking for a "walk-off." Is this because her team wins this time and she gets first choice of the models next week? I don't think so because there aren't enough models on the catwalk. This must be from a later episode. I think this bit is a red herring. But I'm just guessing.
Well...onto the losers.... I'm pretty sure that if Santino's team loses it will be Emmett who bites the dust. Santino refers to him as "dead weight" after all... If Daniel Franco's team loses then I think it's him who leaves. Chloe is so competent and mature, I'm certain she won't do anything to let the team down. In fact I can't even imagine this team inventing a crappy design. The only problem could be that it isn't finished in time which would be Daniel's fault and Daniel will go.
I'm thinking that "team Zulema" will win. If so, then who will be declared the winner? How will they determine the winner? Will the leader be considered the winner? Is Daniel V the leader? He is standing in the center. Santino is in the center and speaking for his team. Daniel F is in the center and speaking for his team. So, does that mean that Daniel V is the team leader? And what the heck do they design? If you listen to Tim's podcast you'll hear that Zulema insists on working in the sewing room. (Where she can sabotage the machines by putting elastic thread in the bobbins and unthreading Marla's machine - JUST KIDDING OKAY CHILL OUT!)
So, perhaps this team works in the sewing room and this is why we don't have any hints of them in the background of any of the shots. Or do we? I'm going to have to watch this one more time.
Meanwhile...anybody wanna help me out with this? My head hurts!
First we have Santino arguing with Nina. This tells me that his team didn't win. We also have Daniel Franco crying and whining - and not in a good way. His team probably didn't win either. Maybe Daniel Franco is out this week. His sobbing in the previews might just be to mislead us though....
Anyway I'm figuring that the winner must be from one of the two remaining teams. That would be the Andrae/Daniel V/Zulema team or the Lupe/Diana/Marla team. Now, the Lupe/Diana/Marla team is the team working on the thong number which IMHO is pretty awful. I don't think this design will win. But what does the Andrae/Daniel V/Zulema team come up with? I don't know! And...apparently Kara has some experience with designing lingerie. Her "boy shorts" are for sale on the PR website. Is Daniel F's little outburst of emotion maybe because his team WINS? Hmmmmm.... I might have to have another look. Somehow I doubt it.
We also see a clip of Zulema asking for a "walk-off." Is this because her team wins this time and she gets first choice of the models next week? I don't think so because there aren't enough models on the catwalk. This must be from a later episode. I think this bit is a red herring. But I'm just guessing.
Well...onto the losers.... I'm pretty sure that if Santino's team loses it will be Emmett who bites the dust. Santino refers to him as "dead weight" after all... If Daniel Franco's team loses then I think it's him who leaves. Chloe is so competent and mature, I'm certain she won't do anything to let the team down. In fact I can't even imagine this team inventing a crappy design. The only problem could be that it isn't finished in time which would be Daniel's fault and Daniel will go.
I'm thinking that "team Zulema" will win. If so, then who will be declared the winner? How will they determine the winner? Will the leader be considered the winner? Is Daniel V the leader? He is standing in the center. Santino is in the center and speaking for his team. Daniel F is in the center and speaking for his team. So, does that mean that Daniel V is the team leader? And what the heck do they design? If you listen to Tim's podcast you'll hear that Zulema insists on working in the sewing room. (Where she can sabotage the machines by putting elastic thread in the bobbins and unthreading Marla's machine - JUST KIDDING OKAY CHILL OUT!)
So, perhaps this team works in the sewing room and this is why we don't have any hints of them in the background of any of the shots. Or do we? I'm going to have to watch this one more time.
Meanwhile...anybody wanna help me out with this? My head hurts!
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Thin Ice...
Episode #206 is called "On Thin Ice." Will the designers be working on a skating costume? Hmmmm... One designer seems to have talent for this look - will he still be around? We'll see.....
EDIT: I googled this photo of a vintage PJ after reading the comment from Irene Done. She was right!
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Only Two Left
I forgot to mention that I did pick up the "Project Runway" magazine at my local Banana Republic on Monday. I didn't see any on display so I asked at the chek-out counter and the salesperson told me that there were only two left.
I was a little disappointed in the publication. It's so thin! There's not too much new information in it either. But there was one feature that I thought was fun. There's a page with quotes from the series and then we are supposed to try to match them up with who said them. Of course, for a die-hard fan like me - they were super-simple.
So for fun - and for your amusement - and because I have GOT to get a life - I thought I'd make up a similar quiz for you!
For instance if I said "It's aesthetically not pleasing...." You'd answer "Nina Garcia." This quote comes from this week's promo. I'm going to start with quotes from the first show "Road to the Runway." These are pretty easy. Ready?
Here we go!
1. "I'm going to do whatever it takes to win."
2. "I like to do stuff with wearable computers."
3. "We are very entranced by you."
4. "I had this aura around me..."
5. "There's a website about my ass..." (note to self: find this!)
6. "I get all nervous, I'm like a spazz...."
7. "Can I hug y'all?"
8. "I have business-plan writers..."
9. "I call this the tornado print."
10. "There's going to be less talk of bliss, that's for sure."
11. "We have to caucus."
12. "Yeah, I got a haircut. I look like Bruce Lee."
13. "It's like, you know, "Smoke gets in your eyes" time..."
14. "I'm actually self-taught."
15. "Who's the mystery person?"
16. "....humbled through humiliation..."
17. "...muslin is unbleached cotton..."
18. "I like this. That'd make your boobs look big."
19. "My whole design thing is like sophisticated funk."
20. "Hours and hours, right?"
21. "I think I still have a little bit of time."
22. "Usually I use a lot of color."
23. "This GLOWING human being...."
24. "....and it has kind of an arty, organic feel..."
25. "How pretty are YOU?"
26. "I loved the way Claudia's hair was doing exactly what it was supposed to do."
27. "Fashion's full of people who kind of bounce in and bounce back."
28. "....this little doily effect in the back...."
29. "I did it in 8 hours."
30. "It doesn't neccessarily TAKE a week."
31. "You could find that dress...I don't know...on the back of a Rit dye box."
32. "I told you, no, I TOLD you...."
33. "There's a plan I know there is and I just gotta have faith and keep on truckin'"
The answers are in the comments. These are in sequence - next time I'll mix them up a little. I know these are too easy - but it's just for fun. Sorry I don't have any prizes!
I was a little disappointed in the publication. It's so thin! There's not too much new information in it either. But there was one feature that I thought was fun. There's a page with quotes from the series and then we are supposed to try to match them up with who said them. Of course, for a die-hard fan like me - they were super-simple.
So for fun - and for your amusement - and because I have GOT to get a life - I thought I'd make up a similar quiz for you!
For instance if I said "It's aesthetically not pleasing...." You'd answer "Nina Garcia." This quote comes from this week's promo. I'm going to start with quotes from the first show "Road to the Runway." These are pretty easy. Ready?
Here we go!
1. "I'm going to do whatever it takes to win."
2. "I like to do stuff with wearable computers."
3. "We are very entranced by you."
4. "I had this aura around me..."
5. "There's a website about my ass..." (note to self: find this!)
6. "I get all nervous, I'm like a spazz...."
7. "Can I hug y'all?"
8. "I have business-plan writers..."
9. "I call this the tornado print."
10. "There's going to be less talk of bliss, that's for sure."
11. "We have to caucus."
12. "Yeah, I got a haircut. I look like Bruce Lee."
13. "It's like, you know, "Smoke gets in your eyes" time..."
14. "I'm actually self-taught."
15. "Who's the mystery person?"
16. "....humbled through humiliation..."
17. "...muslin is unbleached cotton..."
18. "I like this. That'd make your boobs look big."
19. "My whole design thing is like sophisticated funk."
20. "Hours and hours, right?"
21. "I think I still have a little bit of time."
22. "Usually I use a lot of color."
23. "This GLOWING human being...."
24. "....and it has kind of an arty, organic feel..."
25. "How pretty are YOU?"
26. "I loved the way Claudia's hair was doing exactly what it was supposed to do."
27. "Fashion's full of people who kind of bounce in and bounce back."
28. "....this little doily effect in the back...."
29. "I did it in 8 hours."
30. "It doesn't neccessarily TAKE a week."
31. "You could find that dress...I don't know...on the back of a Rit dye box."
32. "I told you, no, I TOLD you...."
33. "There's a plan I know there is and I just gotta have faith and keep on truckin'"
The answers are in the comments. These are in sequence - next time I'll mix them up a little. I know these are too easy - but it's just for fun. Sorry I don't have any prizes!
Click Here...
...for 89 images of Austin Scarlett's Spring Collection. Yeah, I know they're small...
Friday, December 16, 2005
I spotted this...
...on the "Fans of Reality TV" message board:
Originally Posted by pagesix
'RUNWAY' JAY TURNS DOWN PRIZE
December 13, 2005 -- 'PROJECT Runway" winner Jay McCarroll says he turned his back on the reality show's $100,000 grand prize.
McCarroll, who beat out 11 other competitors last spring on Bravo's designing reality show, walked away from the dough and the chance to be mentored by Banana Republic designers.
McCarroll told the Washington Post that he couldn't discuss his reasons for shunning the cash — due to strict contractual stipulations — but didn't deny that he thought there were "too many strings" attached to the grand prize.
McCarroll will be the focus of a one-hour Bravo documentary, "Project Jay," which will premiere in February, showing his move to New York and his efforts to launch a clothing line. — Post TV Staff
Originally Posted by pagesix
'RUNWAY' JAY TURNS DOWN PRIZE
December 13, 2005 -- 'PROJECT Runway" winner Jay McCarroll says he turned his back on the reality show's $100,000 grand prize.
McCarroll, who beat out 11 other competitors last spring on Bravo's designing reality show, walked away from the dough and the chance to be mentored by Banana Republic designers.
McCarroll told the Washington Post that he couldn't discuss his reasons for shunning the cash — due to strict contractual stipulations — but didn't deny that he thought there were "too many strings" attached to the grand prize.
McCarroll will be the focus of a one-hour Bravo documentary, "Project Jay," which will premiere in February, showing his move to New York and his efforts to launch a clothing line. — Post TV Staff
Obsessed?
It's a problem.... This morning I went to the 10-second preview of next week's show and pressed play-pause-play-pause-play-pause to try to figure out what is going on. This is the "Team Lingerie" challenge. The teams are Emmett-Santino-Nick (We hear Santino referring to Emmett as "dead weight" I think....) then Chloe-Daniel F-Kara, then Andrae-Daniel V-Zulema, then Lupe-Diana-Marla.
The Santino team is working on something with a ruffled panty... Ahemm... rather sissy in my humble opinion.... We see another part of the ensemble in a brief glimpse on the mannequin.
The Diana team is working on the strappy thong number referred to in a previous post. They add some floaty-sleeve thing. Tim asks, "Is it I Dream of Jeanie?"
I am looking for more clues so I went back to last week's preview (obsessed?.)
I don't really see anything else that could be from the lingerie challenge so I don't know what the other teams have designed.
Is this the week for the smackdown between Santino and Nina? We hear Santino say "This came organically! I'm not copying anyone!" Does this mean that this team is the loser? Hmmmmm....
I was so proud of myself for correctly choosing last week's loser and winner. I entered my choices on the Bravo site and I see that I now have 60 points. But, this week I'm stumped. How will the loser be determined?
Wouldn't it be great if the LEADER of the losing team was eliminated? That would be the best. Earlier clips showed a whining Daniel Franco - maybe he is going to go. Also Marla is weak. I'm so disappointed in her lack of skills. How does she make her original garments if she doesn't really know how to drape?
Emmett is not getting a lot of airtime - is he just boring? Come on Emmett - you could be the "Dapper Gentlemen's Designer" on the show - please try to be more interesting - give us some fun sound bites! Be snotty. Be anything. But be SOMETHING!
Daniel V is really cute but none of his garments fit! You can almost forgive it in the first challenge - but a really intelligent designer would have taken into consideration the fact that since he didn't know the proportions of his model he shouldn't make a fitted garment and opt for a more "flowing" design..... For the second challenge, he made his jacket into a skirt and it looked like the "fly" was gaping. Very distracting... The purple dress in the third challenge was just meh.... Came on Daniel - you can do better than this...
I'm going to have to do a little more research before I make any predictions....any suggestions?
Later!
The Santino team is working on something with a ruffled panty... Ahemm... rather sissy in my humble opinion.... We see another part of the ensemble in a brief glimpse on the mannequin.
The Diana team is working on the strappy thong number referred to in a previous post. They add some floaty-sleeve thing. Tim asks, "Is it I Dream of Jeanie?"
I am looking for more clues so I went back to last week's preview (obsessed?.)
I don't really see anything else that could be from the lingerie challenge so I don't know what the other teams have designed.
Is this the week for the smackdown between Santino and Nina? We hear Santino say "This came organically! I'm not copying anyone!" Does this mean that this team is the loser? Hmmmmm....
I was so proud of myself for correctly choosing last week's loser and winner. I entered my choices on the Bravo site and I see that I now have 60 points. But, this week I'm stumped. How will the loser be determined?
Wouldn't it be great if the LEADER of the losing team was eliminated? That would be the best. Earlier clips showed a whining Daniel Franco - maybe he is going to go. Also Marla is weak. I'm so disappointed in her lack of skills. How does she make her original garments if she doesn't really know how to drape?
Emmett is not getting a lot of airtime - is he just boring? Come on Emmett - you could be the "Dapper Gentlemen's Designer" on the show - please try to be more interesting - give us some fun sound bites! Be snotty. Be anything. But be SOMETHING!
Daniel V is really cute but none of his garments fit! You can almost forgive it in the first challenge - but a really intelligent designer would have taken into consideration the fact that since he didn't know the proportions of his model he shouldn't make a fitted garment and opt for a more "flowing" design..... For the second challenge, he made his jacket into a skirt and it looked like the "fly" was gaping. Very distracting... The purple dress in the third challenge was just meh.... Came on Daniel - you can do better than this...
I'm going to have to do a little more research before I make any predictions....any suggestions?
Later!
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Another Great Episode!
I love this show! Nick is completely likeable. He is really sweet and talented. I'm sticking with my original choices of Nick, Santino and Chloe for the final three. These early standouts are just so far above the rest of the pack - I don't think any of the others have the combination of skills, talent and personality to make it to the end. Of course...anything is possible...
I loved Nick's dress. One thing that is certain in this season of the show is that the winners - so far - have been pretty obvious. Even in the previews, when I saw Nick's dress, I was like - "Show me more of THAT dress, please!"
Daniel Franco is looking like a one-trick-pony. His stuff is so dark - Dan listen to me - I'll tell you one more time - BRIGHTEN UP! This is Barbie! The bright stuff looks much better on tv anyway.
Does it bother anyone else when Heidi says to the models, "Models, this is also a competition for you as well." Isn't that redundant? Poor grammar? Yet, she says it every week like it's her latest trademarked phrase. "Models, this is also a competition for you" or "Models, this is a competition for you as well" would be better, right?
Speaking of models - Daniel Franco has probably the best model ever. She was holding on to those open waistband seams with beauty and poise and I'm sure that the judges never knew - phew!
Okay - I have a busy day - I'll post more tonight!
I loved Nick's dress. One thing that is certain in this season of the show is that the winners - so far - have been pretty obvious. Even in the previews, when I saw Nick's dress, I was like - "Show me more of THAT dress, please!"
Daniel Franco is looking like a one-trick-pony. His stuff is so dark - Dan listen to me - I'll tell you one more time - BRIGHTEN UP! This is Barbie! The bright stuff looks much better on tv anyway.
Does it bother anyone else when Heidi says to the models, "Models, this is also a competition for you as well." Isn't that redundant? Poor grammar? Yet, she says it every week like it's her latest trademarked phrase. "Models, this is also a competition for you" or "Models, this is a competition for you as well" would be better, right?
Speaking of models - Daniel Franco has probably the best model ever. She was holding on to those open waistband seams with beauty and poise and I'm sure that the judges never knew - phew!
Okay - I have a busy day - I'll post more tonight!
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
My Barbie
I was born in 1959 - exactly the same year as Barbie. My first Barbie actually had a bouffant.... but this is about the clothes.... I was obsessed with Barbie clothes. The real actual manufacured-by-Mattel genuine articles. NOT something your grandma crocheted for your Barbie - not something your mom sewed from a Simplicity pattern either. It had to have the label. And the accessories. And the shoes. And those genuine outfits were expensive!
It was a treat for me to go to downtown Ft. Lauderdale and to shop at Burdine's Department Store. They had a marvelous toy department with loads of Barbie gear. This was before Toys R Us. My mom would shop while I stayed in the Barbie dept. staring and longing for the outifts. Not the dolls. THE OUTFITS.
I would save up my allowance until I had enough. I recall that they were $3.95 each or $4.95 for the evening-type ensembles. You can not imagine how I would sweat over each decision. This was a lot of money for me.
I will never forget my favorite outfit. It's called "All That Jazz." It was glorious in its bright colors - a shot of metallic - a pleated skirt on the mini-dress - a coordinating coat. I paired it with go-go boots but they weren't really part of the original ensemble. I googled these images. And they illustrate this point: Girls don't really have refined taste.
No - girls want their Barbies to have all-out glamour and bright color and lots of details to stare at and enjoy. This isn't something a real person would wear. But Barbie.... Ah Barbie... She's a doll! She can wear ANYTHING!
EDIT - After reading the comment from moi;), I checked to see if I could find this outfit on eBay (and no, I don't want to buy it.) Sure enough - there it is! Buy it now for $225.00. This will probably beat out the final prices on several of the Project Runway designs this week....
Just Guessing of Course....
But after reading through several forums, blogs, websites and pausing and rewinding through the preview of tonight's episode about five times..... I think that maybe tonight's "Fashion Icon" is Barbie. As in Doll. As in "All Dolled Up" which is the title of this episode.
Next - I see a bathing suit in the preview. While I don't actually know if this is one of the designs from tonight episode - Barbie does look nice in a thong... or does she???? Do we really need to see another model's "booty" this week? Will there be side-by-side comparison booty photos tomorrow morning? Wait! That bathing suit looks an awful lot like Jay's bathing suit design from Season One..... Is this what prompts Tim to say something about a "copycat?" Hmmmmm..... We'll see...
Is tonight's challenge a "team" challenge? I see Zulema ordering someone around. Was it Kara? I can't recall.... anyway....why else would she be bossing anyone around? Are Santino and Emmett on the same team? How will they get along? How will they choose these teams? Oh the suspense.....
Also I see a large orange Puffball skirt. Kind of reminds me of a costume from Cirque du Soleil. What sort of challenge would result in this design? Is it even from tonight? Is this for Barbie? Hmmmmmm.... We'll see. Counting down the hours.... Isn't this fun?
Next - I see a bathing suit in the preview. While I don't actually know if this is one of the designs from tonight episode - Barbie does look nice in a thong... or does she???? Do we really need to see another model's "booty" this week? Will there be side-by-side comparison booty photos tomorrow morning? Wait! That bathing suit looks an awful lot like Jay's bathing suit design from Season One..... Is this what prompts Tim to say something about a "copycat?" Hmmmmm..... We'll see...
Is tonight's challenge a "team" challenge? I see Zulema ordering someone around. Was it Kara? I can't recall.... anyway....why else would she be bossing anyone around? Are Santino and Emmett on the same team? How will they get along? How will they choose these teams? Oh the suspense.....
Also I see a large orange Puffball skirt. Kind of reminds me of a costume from Cirque du Soleil. What sort of challenge would result in this design? Is it even from tonight? Is this for Barbie? Hmmmmmm.... We'll see. Counting down the hours.... Isn't this fun?
Project Runway 2 Fan Art T-Shirts
No - I am not responsible...Thanks to SillyMamma on the Twop Forum! There are more shirts at Cafe Press. Check them out!
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Time is running out!
Pursedeals has a Project Runway pool going. Can you pick the final three designers? Visit Pursedeals and scroll down to December 8th to enter your predictions. But hurry - pool closes tomorrow!
Here is a link to Kevin Johnn's Site
Even with my high-speed internet connection, I thought the designs were slow to load. Maybe I'm just impatient : ) His stuff looks great though. What do you think?
Precisely!
Here is a great quote from this news article about Project Runway.
"Somehow, though, Bravo's "Project Runway" has found a way to spark intense interest in the creative process, getting us hyped up over draping and sewing fabric, of all things. Every Wednesday at 10 p.m., the series transforms even the laziest dressers (guilty as charged) into fashion critics."
For the past few years it's been hard to find sewing classes in the schools. The Home Ec labs of the past have been replaced with computer labs. Young girls (and boys) have no idea how to sew. Classes are offered at retail sewing machine and fabric stores, but these are mostly geared to adult women. How does a creative young girl learn to sew? Her mom is too busy and not interested. Her grandmother might teach her how to quilt...or even to knit. She might teach her how to follow a pattern - but these girls want to create their own designs - or maybe to re-create a look they've seen in a magazine. Who is teaching them? Who is inspiring them? Where will they acquire the skills?
I've told this story before but this is what made me realize that it was important to teach sewing:
At my oldest son's high school graduation in 2000 I asked his friend, Jessica, what she was going to do next. She told me she was going to go to "FIDM in CALIFORNIA to become a FASHION DESIGNER!" Well, I was really impressed..... "Jessica! You SEW?!?!?" I asked. "No...." she frowned. It did not occur to her that sewing was a skill she might need in order to "become a fashion designer."
It was a great moment for me. I've been teaching sewing for free out of my house ever since. We start with easy fun projects like necktie skirts, bags and skirts from blue jeans and other "recycled projects" that don't require patterns. Then we move on to pajama pants, and circle skirts and gypsy skirts. You can see photos of my students on my other blog, Rick Rack Ruby.
Anyway, the BEST thing about Project Runway is that it shows the viewers what goes into designing and producing an outfit. These contestants are drafting patterns, draping, pinning, cutting and sewing. There are important skills here. Just "wanting to be a fashion designer" and having "ideas" is not enough.
Thank you Project Runway.
"Somehow, though, Bravo's "Project Runway" has found a way to spark intense interest in the creative process, getting us hyped up over draping and sewing fabric, of all things. Every Wednesday at 10 p.m., the series transforms even the laziest dressers (guilty as charged) into fashion critics."
For the past few years it's been hard to find sewing classes in the schools. The Home Ec labs of the past have been replaced with computer labs. Young girls (and boys) have no idea how to sew. Classes are offered at retail sewing machine and fabric stores, but these are mostly geared to adult women. How does a creative young girl learn to sew? Her mom is too busy and not interested. Her grandmother might teach her how to quilt...or even to knit. She might teach her how to follow a pattern - but these girls want to create their own designs - or maybe to re-create a look they've seen in a magazine. Who is teaching them? Who is inspiring them? Where will they acquire the skills?
I've told this story before but this is what made me realize that it was important to teach sewing:
At my oldest son's high school graduation in 2000 I asked his friend, Jessica, what she was going to do next. She told me she was going to go to "FIDM in CALIFORNIA to become a FASHION DESIGNER!" Well, I was really impressed..... "Jessica! You SEW?!?!?" I asked. "No...." she frowned. It did not occur to her that sewing was a skill she might need in order to "become a fashion designer."
It was a great moment for me. I've been teaching sewing for free out of my house ever since. We start with easy fun projects like necktie skirts, bags and skirts from blue jeans and other "recycled projects" that don't require patterns. Then we move on to pajama pants, and circle skirts and gypsy skirts. You can see photos of my students on my other blog, Rick Rack Ruby.
Anyway, the BEST thing about Project Runway is that it shows the viewers what goes into designing and producing an outfit. These contestants are drafting patterns, draping, pinning, cutting and sewing. There are important skills here. Just "wanting to be a fashion designer" and having "ideas" is not enough.
Thank you Project Runway.
Monday, December 12, 2005
Predictions?
The Project Runway Website has a contest where we can choose who be think will win and lose each week. I've chosen Nick to win and Raymundo to be "Out." I'm just guessing that since Nick is super-talented and fun - he is due for a win and I don't see Raymundo in any of the previews of upcoming shows. So, Who do you think will win this week? Who will go? Sadly, I don't see Daniel Franco in any of the previews either.... My January Elle had BETTER arrive today!
Saturday, December 10, 2005
Did You Know?
You can bid on the Project Runway fashions. These are the actual clothes featured in the challenges. It has been speculated that the reason that Kirsten didn't want to use her scarf was because she would have to give it up to the auction.
Just for fun I did a search on eBay for "Vintage Hermes Scarf" and there are currently 59 scarves up for auction. I'm sure there would have been a lot more if I had tried different parameters. Then I did a search for "Napoleon Scarf" and there are nine! All Hermes. I don't think it would have been very hard for Kirsten to replace her scarf.
Here is a link to a 2002 GenArt Fashion Show featuring Kirstens's bathing suit designs as well as an interview (about halfway through the clip.) Just click on the little movie camera icon in the window. Trust me, it works.
Just for fun I did a search on eBay for "Vintage Hermes Scarf" and there are currently 59 scarves up for auction. I'm sure there would have been a lot more if I had tried different parameters. Then I did a search for "Napoleon Scarf" and there are nine! All Hermes. I don't think it would have been very hard for Kirsten to replace her scarf.
Here is a link to a 2002 GenArt Fashion Show featuring Kirstens's bathing suit designs as well as an interview (about halfway through the clip.) Just click on the little movie camera icon in the window. Trust me, it works.
Child Prodigy!
I've listened to Zulema several times and each time, I'm like "What?..." Apparently Zulema has been sewing her own clothes - by hand - since she was five years old!
Yeah, right.
And where oh where is my January Elle? I see it in the stores, but as a subscriber, I'm supposed to get the Project Runway magazine bundled with the issue. Maybe it will arrive today!
Yeah, right.
And where oh where is my January Elle? I see it in the stores, but as a subscriber, I'm supposed to get the Project Runway magazine bundled with the issue. Maybe it will arrive today!
Friday, December 09, 2005
Click Here...
..and then scroll down looking for a window on the right. This is a video of a "Today Show" interview with Heidi Klum (whose name apparently rhymes with "plum" according to hostess...) regarding our favorite show. Some fun facts from the interview: The pink cupcake maternity dress worn by Heidi in episode one was designed by Kara Saun. Also, the only new designer that she mentions by name is.....Santino! I think he must be around for a while. Check it out!
Thursday, December 08, 2005
I've Done My Homework...
I've listened to Tim Gunn's podcasts, checked the message boards and watched both episodes. Here are my impressions:
The first show was wonderful. How awesome to finally have a challenge where the designers had an entire week to construct a garment. The results were telling. The labor and thought that went into Nick's garment and Santino's were obvious. Also, Emmitt looked like he put a lot of effort into his, but the fit wasn't right and they dress is altogether unflattering. It's kind of like a reconstruction of a cutwork tablecloth dyed pink. Meanwhile, some of the garments were rather amateurish and It's surprising that these designers even made it to the show.
I like Santino (my hero) and Chloe and Diana. I do not like Zulema. I hope she leaves soon! There's a word for her and it starts with a b - but it's not in my g-rated vocabulary. I was happy to see her humiliated HA HA! I loved Daniel V's video but his designs are not as interesting. Oh, I also like NICK! He's got the combination of great personality and talent that should take him far. Of course I like Marla too - I've got to root for a 51-year-old who's been sewing all of her life and finally got the big break - but her design in the 2nd episode was really really weak. She's got to improve if she wants to stay. We'll see.
My favorite part of the show had to be Andrae's meltdown. It was so awful - and yet kind of fake - I didn't see any actual tears, did you? I loved the way the camera cut to Santino's face.....
I also enjoyed watching Daniel Franco's face. He is completely transparent. So far his designs are rather dark - brighten up Daniel! Everyone is rooting for you! And thanks for leaving your bliss at home.
Please leave me some comments - thanks!
The first show was wonderful. How awesome to finally have a challenge where the designers had an entire week to construct a garment. The results were telling. The labor and thought that went into Nick's garment and Santino's were obvious. Also, Emmitt looked like he put a lot of effort into his, but the fit wasn't right and they dress is altogether unflattering. It's kind of like a reconstruction of a cutwork tablecloth dyed pink. Meanwhile, some of the garments were rather amateurish and It's surprising that these designers even made it to the show.
I like Santino (my hero) and Chloe and Diana. I do not like Zulema. I hope she leaves soon! There's a word for her and it starts with a b - but it's not in my g-rated vocabulary. I was happy to see her humiliated HA HA! I loved Daniel V's video but his designs are not as interesting. Oh, I also like NICK! He's got the combination of great personality and talent that should take him far. Of course I like Marla too - I've got to root for a 51-year-old who's been sewing all of her life and finally got the big break - but her design in the 2nd episode was really really weak. She's got to improve if she wants to stay. We'll see.
My favorite part of the show had to be Andrae's meltdown. It was so awful - and yet kind of fake - I didn't see any actual tears, did you? I loved the way the camera cut to Santino's face.....
I also enjoyed watching Daniel Franco's face. He is completely transparent. So far his designs are rather dark - brighten up Daniel! Everyone is rooting for you! And thanks for leaving your bliss at home.
Please leave me some comments - thanks!
Heaven!
At last! A very satisfying premiere to say the least! The show didn't even start until 11:00 pm here so I set the vcr and watched it this morning.
I still stand by Santino. It's so refreshing to hear his deep resonant voice. I think he's completely entertaining. More later!
I still stand by Santino. It's so refreshing to hear his deep resonant voice. I think he's completely entertaining. More later!
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
Thanks Santino!
Whenever I can locate any contact info for a Project Runway contestant I will e-mail them and mention my blog. They never write back. Except for Santino - who is now officially my favorite. I can't wait to see the show tomorrow to see what he comes up with!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)