RMSoho87
December 9, 2004 - 03:51 PM
In my honest opinion, let me first say that I am so gld they've finally made a reality tv show that interests me.
My opinions about the show are that for one, it's a great concept, and i like the way they come up with new ideas for elimination and judging.
My favorites so far are (as far as design goes) Austin, Jay, Nora and Robert.
On a side note....OMFG! Aghhh, Robert is so damn cute. (I'll leave it at that)
But yeah, so far, according to all around inventiveness and design skills, I'd vote Austin.
evie38
December 9, 2004 - 03:56 PM
OK, it's taken only 2 episodes and I'm totally hooked on this show.
Here's my humble opinion on certain designers...
LOVE Austin - he seems to be such a gentle soul, and I adore his design style - kind of classic Hollywood-elegant. I dug how he worked with his model in episode 2 so her movement on the runway showed the dress off to its best advantage. He operates with clear vision and good design sensibilities.
I also think Kara rocks, and believe that she and Austin will make it to the top 3. I thought her design in episode 1 was fun, funky, and she handled the "where's morgan?" crisis with a minimal amount of crapola (at least from what we saw). Her episode 2 design was unique and well planned - not sure I'd wear it, but it was a strong concept that was effectively realized.
Jay's a hoot - he's so out there as a person, and his designs have reflected that while being fresh and together at the same time. He also makes me laugh out loud.
I like Vanessa, Robert, and Alexandra, too - I actually liked the brown sock/hosiery outfit in episode 1 (Alexandra's, I think), even though her choice of material wasn't particularly innovative, but I thought the dress was cute and actually wearable. I also thought Vanessa's episode 1 garbage bag/netted laundry bag creation was appealing (the shredded bag looked like feathers, and the whole thing was quite couture, dahling), and I think showed how to make a garbage bag dress in contrast to what Daniel did. I also applauded Vanessa's concept in episode 2, but think the pregnancy pillow was too lumpy and didn't do her outfit any favors on the runway as a result.
Aaannnd, here we go - OK, I agree with what many have said about Starr and Wendy. I want to like Wendy, because I don't think she's without talent (candy bikini notwithstanding), but her focus on being conniving is a huge turn-off and frankly, she's not good enough at it to make it work for her. (Right or wrong about Vanessa's attitude in the episode 2 laundromat scene, Vanessa was right on the money about Wendy's evil plot to "interview" her in front of the camera.) I'm not even sure how Wendy expects to exploit others' weaknesses to her advantage (given the show's elimination format) when she can't get past her own and is so obsessed with what she perceives are her own shortcomings that I think she is her own worst enemy.
And hello, Starr, as much as she loves this work, does not belong on this show as far as skill in design and its realization are concerned. I think the only reason she made it through the first 2 episodes is because Daniel and Mario didn't work to their full potential on those challenges. I can't imagine that Starr will last much longer, but hey, there's no telling with reality TV.
I was surprised at first with Daniel's elimination - although I thought his episode 1 design was ugly with a capital UG - I see now after Mario's elimination that the first requirement of staying on the show will be to challenge oneself. And, although I really liked Mario's elegant 15-minute shower curtain evening gown (can this guy drape, or what!?), the "good enough, i'm done" trend continued for him with his second design. While I respect his "this is my art and I won't apologize for it" thing, he's certainly no design Mozart. He's got some chops, but, well, he's gone now, and there it is.
Enough from me already. Sorry this is so long! Can't wait for next Wednesday!
Auf Wiedersehen!
gabby
December 9, 2004 - 04:18 PM
You're absolutely correct... and the best part is that he is not hamming it up for the camera... that is him 100%
foley55
December 9, 2004 - 05:41 PM
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Alexandra, Austin, Daniel, Jay, Kara, Kevin, Mario, Nora, Robert, Starr, Vanessa, Wendy are all vying to be the winner. Who's your pick? Who do you dislike? Discuss that all here!
foley55
December 9, 2004 - 05:53 PM
We love Jesus, aka Jay! Jay IS Project Runway, fo shore!!!
Jay, you make Project Runway entertaining and educational and a minimal of a PG13 rating that is reality. Did not think for a second that you stole the black dye.
Kick serious butt, Jay!
foley55
gabby
December 9, 2004 - 06:22 PM
Jay's store is actually in Dallas, PA! Can you believe it... he is much too innovative to be working in PA... I really hope this is his big break!
NYstyle
December 9, 2004 - 06:28 PM
You can comment on what I am about to say all you want, but I find Jay to be offensive. From his language (no respect for others), to his actions (saying he is Jesus, when he obviously is not). This may be an act or the way he is, but from his introduction of coming from the porno industry, I am sure it is just the way he is.
glusmanpennock
December 9, 2004 - 06:47 PM
Hi everyone... If any of you who know Jay and know how to get in touch with him, would you contact me? I knew him in college and am proud to say that I knew how fantastic he was/is then. I co-produced a tv show for my college tv station and met him in the process. We ended up redirecting the whole show and ended up doing a whole segment just focussed on Jay and his amazing ability to turn thrift shop finds into runway worthy looks. Anyway, I re-watched the show (the one from 1996) tonight and it brought back some great memories, so I thought I'd see if anyone knew how to get in touch with him. Thanks!
magickdo13
December 9, 2004 - 08:39 PM
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Hi everyone... If any of you who know Jay and know how to get in touch with him, would you contact me? I knew him in college and am proud to say that I knew how fantastic he was/is then. I co-produced a tv show for my college tv station and met him in the process. We ended up redirecting the whole show and ended up doing a whole segment just focussed on Jay and his amazing ability to turn thrift shop finds into runway worthy looks. Anyway, I re-watched the show (the one from 1996) tonight and it brought back some great memories, so I thought I'd see if anyone knew how to get in touch with him. Thanks!
I am going home, to my mother's house for a few days next week before I fly out for christmas.. I was planning on either stopping by the store or calling his mom.. I could see about getting in touch with him. I still have the phone number (if they haven't changed it.. I know they haven't moved).
And yeah, Dallas PA.. HAHA.. you know lots of people here and there came from my area. LOL (even before "reality TV") Before he died, I worked with Jason Miller.. he was from my area too. It's weird.. Jerry Orback (or however you spell it).. the list can go on.
I'm just hoping Jay gets famouse enough to meet his most famouse celeb ever.. and maybe design her a shirt or something.
magickdo13
December 9, 2004 - 08:41 PM
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I'm just hoping Jay gets famouse enough to meet his most famouse celeb ever.. and maybe design her a shirt or something.
I meant to say favorite celeb.. it wouldn't let me edit.
annie_mcfashion
December 9, 2004 - 09:56 PM
gee thanks!
and i agree with you about wendy - i wish someone would tell her that this is not her last chance. that defeatist attitude corrupts. so what if you're not young as nora or as hot as rob, they don't have your life either. people don't value themselves sufficiently anymore. it's like kara said - if you don't believe, who else will? i'm glad vanessa didn't fall for wendy's crap. vanessa's a bit mature to try that on anyway. maybe someone young and dumb, but not a grown woman. wendy should be trying to garner support from vanessa, not manipulate her. anyway, i too cringed inside everytime wendy whined, because i think nothing's wrong w/ choosing a life of motherhood, and later following your dreams. i know many people who have done it and succeeded. i know many who've done it the other way around too - and had kids later.
wendy's acting like she's 99 on a respirator - she could go to parsons or fit right now, get some real skills, and still make her mark. yes it will be different from someone who starts young, struggles to make it, and may put family on hold, but that's the beauty of diversity in life - no set patterns (no pun intended). going for your dreams is such a good example to your kids wendy! continue in that vein and show them success in life's about what you put your mind to, not some futile race against a clock you have no control over.
everyone do the thing that makes you happy - whenever, whatever, wherever that is for YOU.
sorry - i promise not to get all dr. phil-ly again
AuntieKrabby
December 10, 2004 - 02:26 AM
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gee thanks!
and i agree with you about wendy - i wish someone would tell her that this is not her last chance. that defeatist attitude corrupts. so what if you're not young as nora or as hot as rob, they don't have your life either.
This is what bugs me about her too. She's what? 40? And she has this attitude that she's at the END of her career rather than the beginning.
Well, I don't know about you, but I'm pushing 50 and I'd rather NOT wear clothes designed by teens.
I see Wendy at the BEGINNING of her career and I wish she'd see it too!! Us baby boomers need all the 'fashion' help we can get! *smile*
Go Wendy Go!!
mickeyitaliano
December 10, 2004 - 07:26 AM
Yeah...Wendy is putting too much thought into getting into people's brains than putting some thought into her blah designs. Nora and Vanessa totally rock as both personalities and designers...Robert does have the looks but let's not deny him of his talent. Austin has proven he's a front runner and Kara may just give him a run for his money, that design totally deserved to win. My only comment on this past week, was the editing...They focussed on the losers (bottom three) right before they did the cut. And then when the judges chatted, Heidi was like, "Who do we hate?." What the hell was that. Regardless...I love this show.
atlathlete
December 10, 2004 - 07:57 AM
OK...First of all let me congratulate Bravo for continuing to blaze trails in broadcasting cutting edge innovative programming. Keep it commin. THis show is awesome. Austin is continuing to impress me with his designs. However...reading the messages that are posted I'm suprised that no one has recognized or said anything about Robert. HIs work seems to polished and creative..more so than most of the other designers. Did you guys see what he did with that cotton fabric this week. You could ahve easilly seen that design on the runways at fashion week in nyc. He's a good looking .talented, creative designer and i hope he goes far in this competiton. I'm looking forward to what he's going to do next!
Hannah_Lorrae
December 10, 2004 - 02:31 PM
I actually think all designers should have stayed on the show for ten episodes. Let the last three shows be about whittling down the competition. It's fashion - not sweat, rats, and gossip on Survivor. My heart broke for Jay when Mario left. I could see them going into business together someday.
trixie
December 10, 2004 - 05:43 PM
You all have posting tons of really interesting observations and insights that I’ve really enjoyed. Having this forum makes it more bearable to wait until next Wednesday’s episode!
I’ve written up my thoughts so far about each designer and now I’m going to torture you all by posting them. Starting with….
ALEXANDRA
I think her Episode 1 dress completely ignored the spirit of the challenge "innovation." She simply found the only actual fabric the store had to offer (nylons and socks) to make her not-very imaginative dress. It's incredibly low cut and short, but it looks like that's more due to a lack of material than her following a specific design vision. I do like the inside-out seaming. But on the whole, this dress has no movement and can be only be worn by a model or someone with a model's figure.
Her Episode 2 dress was a continuation of the same ruched-tube-dress theme. She had a lot more fabric though, and proper trimming, which I think she used really well. I bet this is a dress that looks much better in person - the low inverted V of the gold braid that defines the waist also makes the bosom area look rather bizarre on tv/web. I do think the color and design are a great answer to the "Envy" challenge.
As for her as a person obviously she’s gorgeous and beautifully dressed and groomed, as well as confident and poised. That’s great for relating to women at the same level, but can she design for and relate to the masses? (Maybe they aren’t her target market?)
trixie
December 10, 2004 - 05:44 PM
AUSTIN
I love that he abandoned his initial weaving he did with the corn/potato chip bags for the Episode 1 dress. Tim was right when he told Vanessa “sometimes you have to let (an awesome part of your design that isn’t complementing the whole) go.” That’s a brave thing to do. Austin’s corn dress had a sweet fairytale aspect to it, like a tiny maiden dressed in flowers and leaves. I thought it was dreamy, even though it did shrivel up!
I think his Episode 2 dress (next to Vanessa’s) was the most wearable of the lot. It was a brilliant take on “Envy.” But it was missing something. It was either too theatrical or not theatrical enough. ?
My guess is he’s the final winner. For one thing, the furniture ads that are shown with Project Runway mostly show him. I think that’s a big tip-off. By episode 2, it’s really clear that he’s immensely talented, passionate, and lives and breathes fashion. He’s got such a sweet nature – he reminds me of a shy deer tiptoeing through Disney’s Fantasia – that I think he would become a beloved figure in the fashion industry should he make it big.
trixie
December 10, 2004 - 05:45 PM
DANIEL
As I wrote in The Show board, in Episode 1, Daniel just didn't *get* the concept "innovation" at all - he was so wrapped up in showing off his usual tailoring and concepts and he had no regard for the materials he was working with. The challenge entirely escaped him!
I think he’s probably a terribly sweet person, but I did find his repetition of the Bliss theme to be pretty obnoxious. He seemed too focused on his own approach and perceptions (and utterly convinced he was not only right, but an utter genius) and not flexible or open enough to really invent, much less collaborate. I also think it was a mistake for him to pull his model aside during the Episode 1 cocktail party to get her measurements and then brush Tim aside in the design studio the next day. Ya gotta be pleasant to higher-ups and mix and mingle a LOT to make it in the fashion industry!
It would have been interesting to see more of his apparently self-absorbed theatrics in other episodes though.
trixie
December 10, 2004 - 05:46 PM
JAY
I think Jay’s first dress somewhat missed the point of “Innovation.” He seems pretty talented and I think he could have challenged himself by using more difficult materials. His dress was fun and marketable though. Unlike Star’s, it had a tight cohesive theme to it, with the shrug playing off beautifully against the foil.
I think his Episode 2 outfit was dead-on target for the “Envy” challenge. It was hilarious that he used the show’s models catty comments as inspiration. His technique (cutting/tying, etc.) perfectly suited the material. And I love the nod to 80’s/punk fashion. (Was there ever a more envy-soaked time in history than the 80’s?) The outfit was very marketable and wearable (I’d kill for one!) I really think he deserved much more appreciation for it than he got.
I love him as a person. He’s all out there. He’s very brave in being open about his inner self . He’s colorful and brash and completely entertaining.
trixie
December 10, 2004 - 05:47 PM
KARA
I think she really cheated by using paint instead of making a proper top for her Episode 1 dress. Sure designers sometimes do that in couture shows, but they are *established designers*, not starting out and trying to sell themselves. Without the heavy gold necklace to give the chest a feeling of being finished, the whole design would have fallen apart. That said, I’m amazed how luxe she managed to make cupcake tins, ribbon and feather dusters look! The textures are really sumptuous.
By Episode 2 I’m catching onto her vibe: non-existent or plunging necklines, complex construction, opulent details, etc. In a way I think she’s channeling a street-savvy Donnatella Versace.
I think her nickname “the professional” seems really fitting. She’s fairly calm even when her model flakes. But she’s also got a lot of warmth and spirit. Definitely a contender.
trixie
December 10, 2004 - 05:47 PM
KEVIN
I think the construction of his Episode 1 dress is absolutely brilliant, even if his choice of materials (shower curtain) was too safe. I’m really disturbed by the completely transparent back. How would this translate to the real world?
His Episode 2 dress continues the same gorgeous craftsmanship. It’s got beautiful details in the twists of fabric running along the open arm. I think the closed arm looks a bit *too* closed in comparison to the rest of the design, slicing it up a bit and showing a sliver of shoulder on that side might have worked better. And as the judges commented, the connection to “Envy” is not at all clear.
Kevin seems accomplished, shy, serious, and professional. I don’t have a strong take on him yet as a person. He doesn’t get much screen time!
trixie
December 10, 2004 - 05:48 PM
MARIO
I can see Mario designing for his own little shop somewhere on the coast and having a small private legion of devoted followers. I love his effortless, humorous approach, but he doesn’t seem serious or competitive or hungry enough to go big-time. Personality-wise, he seems like a total darling. Someone you would love to know and watch develop as a designer.
trixie
December 10, 2004 - 05:49 PM
NORA
Nora’s Episode 1 dress was a home run – truly innovative, creative, fun and wearable. She shows a strong personal design style in her two dresses. The play between opaque/sheer and matte/shiny along with a clean silhouette is evident in both. But there is something a bit dated – early 90’s minimalism maybe – about her first two dresses. I want to see something new and surprising from her.
I like her quiet confidence – at least she comes across that way. She seems solid for a 21 year old. And she has a strong design integrity, wearing designs very similar to her creations. Still, I want to see more from her, more boldness in design, more of her personality.
trixie
December 10, 2004 - 05:49 PM
ROBERT
It was hard to judge his abilities by dress #1. He used an odd pairing of materials for one thing – mop tops and tortillas. And then his use of the tortillas had no harmony with the material: he didn’t make use of the texture or surprise of the tortillas, he just used them as a surface to put the oddly contrasting colored dots and colored duct tape on. (Austin, on the other hand, designed his dress in a way that *enhanced* the inherent beauty of the corn husks.) I didn’t see a sense of design focus or theme in Robert’s dress at all.
His second outfit gets big points from me for its complexity and concept. How did he pull that intricate design off with a tube of cotton in less than 12 hours? And how funny – and appropriate – is his “penis envy” theme! I think this ensemble was a complete hit. But his style seems to vary so widely between the two he’s done; I’m not sure what to make of him.
I think he seems like a very interesting person. Certainly easy to look at and a bit charming to boot! He plays the angle of the woman-adorer (lusting after Olga, referring to a woman’s body as being “like sports cars: sleek, sexy and dangerous”) but does he *know* women and how they want to dress? I don’t think either of his first two designs are wearable except by well, models.
trixie
December 10, 2004 - 05:50 PM
STARR
This woman is so watchable, in the sense of a disastrous train wreck. I think the producers have her on the show simply for this reason. Her first two dresses are truly atrocious. I really thought her Episode 1 dress was an irredeemable nightmare, a laughable concoction that looked like a group of sugar-fueled 7th graders at a My Little Pony convention would come up with. (My apologies to 7th graders everywhere.) I have to say, I was in AWE when I saw her model strut that – thing – onto the runway. The hair, makeup, and spectacular model somehow managed to give the whole clownish shebang a bit of campy attitude. But not. In the end, those little colored snakey half spirals really did me in.
Starr’s second dress was back on track with her 40’s pre-war era wholesome pinup girl style (check out her portfolio.) And like her portfolio designs, it was just as costume-y. Honey, sew up some things for yourself and your friends on weekends, but please, don’t quit your day job.
I find it excruciating to watch the poor thing. She is a bundle of raw nerves, but something about her vulnerability leaves me pitiless instead of empathetic. I know I’m being cruel. So here’s a little wish for the best for her (in the field of Law.)
trixie
December 10, 2004 - 05:51 PM
VANESSA
I was amazed at the transformation Vanessa achieved with her dress in the first episode. I thought it was about 10:30 or 11 pm before the midnight deadline when she had the top of her dress just a naked black fishnet (actually a laundry bag) and the bottom full of ribbon-tied trash bag bits. I think this is when Tim told Vanessa “sometimes you have to let (an awesome part of your design that isn’t complementing the whole) go.” And somehow between then and the runway judging she pulled off a pretty awesome dress. (Maybe during the 3 hour delay waiting for Kara’s model the next morning?) Is it just me, or has she got a touch of Vivian Westwood/Betsey Johnson going there?
I really like her second dress. I think touching on the concept of “Maternity Envy” was a clever way to fulfill the design challenge plus the dress is beautiful, modern and infinitely wearable. It’s a shame that the stylist didn’t put a rounder, higher pillow underneath – the rectangular shape of the regular bed pillow really distorted the dress’ shape and intention.
I love her as a person. She’s mature enough to be complex, and still has playfulness about her. She reminds me of Donna Karen in the sense that she’s a “real woman” (eg: not Alexandra!) who can understand how real women want to dress. Witness her agony in the first episode when she lamented “I’m sharing a flat with Ms. Venezuela and Audrey Hepburn!” And she doesn’t take any crap from Wendy!
trixie
December 10, 2004 - 05:51 PM
WENDY
If Starr is the dysfunctional Glenda the Good Witch, Wendy has got to be the green faced wicked witch of the West. But let’s talk about dress #1.
What dress?
I give no points for using difficult (impossible) materials and ending up with no dress – to me that’s equally as bad as using a super easy material (shower curtain) and ending up with a completely predictable, safe dress (Mario’s).
Wendy’s Episode 2 dress has the same distressing cleavage pinch you find in cheaper bikini tops as the first “dress” had. Is anything less flattering to the female body? Right.
I don’t want to talk about her dresses because I don’t think she’s a designer. Not even in the running. She’s the show’s requisite “love to hate” bad guy. The Baby-Jane slashes of makeup she’s wearing in this site’s photos of her are evidence of this!
cherryberry
December 11, 2004 - 01:06 AM
Trixie, I love your observation and comment. Very solid and mature, bravo!
About Kevin. I can't speak for him but I do know him in person. He's like you said, shy, serious and has great technics. (though I found him a bit whiny and lack of consistency, sometimes flaky, in person--but that's a whole different story) He's well trained, has been around in fashion for a long time which makes him a very skillful technical designer, instead of a designer with vision. He can executive an outfit very well but he lacks of the sparkling personality (hence, understandably, didn't score enough screen time)and shall I say, balls, as a designer, to think out of the box, much less to create something unorthodox in the way Nora or Austin approached theirs.
I hope I make sense. He's indeed a nice guy, a bit on the sheepy, mousy side but nevertheless nice. But I honestly don't foresee his huge success, despite his mature skill. Sometimes those who make it big are those who are gusty and daring, with enough talent to back themselves up.--Kevin just doesn't have that It factor.
Sazerac
December 11, 2004 - 01:28 PM
Austin has IT. His creativity is simply inspirational. Give the man a show of his own!
ThomsTeddyBear
December 11, 2004 - 02:08 PM
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I am totally disappointed with Wendy. Being similar to her, I felt betrayed by her duplicity. I am about her age and everybody's big sis/surrogate mom. I would never use that to hurt or get ahead. Someone who is truly talented and confident wouldn't reduce herself to such sh__tyness.
I'm boards back and catching up on reading posts but this post has expressed my feelings too. When Wendy told the cameras how she was scheming to get ahead, I was flabergasted! She's the den-mom, how could she! I'm not far from her age and a mother - have sometimes been called a den-mother. With people trusting you in that way, I really don't see how she could think that a show based on creativity will move you ahead by backstabbing - drama or not.
Good posts here, I'm enjoying the read. GO AUSTIN!!
TTB
suicidemartini
December 11, 2004 - 03:22 PM
Oh man, I know! Win or lose (though I doubt it!), I would still be interested in finding out what happens to him! He's wonderful I had the pleasure of meeting him and he is such a doll.
Joanne
December 11, 2004 - 03:55 PM
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VANESSA
I was amazed at the transformation Vanessa achieved with her dress in the first episode. I thought it was about 10:30 or 11 pm before the midnight deadline when she had the top of her dress just a naked black fishnet (actually a laundry bag) and the bottom full of ribbon-tied trash bag bits. I think this is when Tim told Vanessa “sometimes you have to let (an awesome part of your design that isn’t complementing the whole) go.” And somehow between then and the runway judging she pulled off a pretty awesome dress. (Maybe during the 3 hour delay waiting for Kara’s model the next morning?) Is it just me, or has she got a touch of Vivian Westwood/Betsey Johnson going there?
I really like her second dress. I think touching on the concept of “Maternity Envy” was a clever way to fulfill the design challenge plus the dress is beautiful, modern and infinitely wearable. It’s a shame that the stylist didn’t put a rounder, higher pillow underneath – the rectangular shape of the regular bed pillow really distorted the dress’ shape and intention.
I love her as a person. She’s mature enough to be complex, and still has playfulness about her. She reminds me of Donna Karen in the sense that she’s a “real woman” (eg: not Alexandra!) who can understand how real women want to dress. Witness her agony in the first episode when she lamented “I’m sharing a flat with Ms. Venezuela and Audrey Hepburn!” And she doesn’t take any crap from Wendy!
Trixie, may i just say a fabulous description of the wonderful Vanessa. She is so sharp and witty. Her designs show class unlike (and im sorry to say it) Alexandra, Wendy, Kevin and Starr!
I rank them as my favs:
1. Vanessa
2. Nora
3. Austin
4. Kara
5. Robert
6. Jay
and to be honest i couldnt give a monkeys about the rest!!!
Vanessa to win! U go girl!!!
BrendaSews
December 11, 2004 - 05:36 PM
Tell me more!
BrendaSews
December 11, 2004 - 05:42 PM
Well, that is great. I know what you mean.
jescci
December 11, 2004 - 07:48 PM
Was hoping someone would answer - or try to answer - an earlier question about Robert's Penis Envy design. How did he acheive such rich color dipping cotton into a bucket of Rit Dye and water? How did he manage the clean tight pinstipes and piping? Did he dye a spearate batch of cotton yellow, cut into strips and so it in place?
Austin is a unique and facinating individual. Loved the corn husk design. He did not take the easy way out with that one - he used real food. I wonder if the drying out and shrivelling up of the husks worked out to be a happy accident. It added a pleated look to the design. My only fear with regard to his style: perhaps a little too theatrical. That is his current profession. Hope it doesn't spill too much into his work.
DotCrazy
December 11, 2004 - 09:58 PM
JAY = FANTASTIC!!!!! We love you Jay!!!
<3 a true Dallas native. lol!!!
salimon
December 12, 2004 - 09:29 PM
style has nothing to do with where you shop or the labels you wear. You should know that if you are a creative individual.
salimon
December 12, 2004 - 09:32 PM
Mario should not have been kicked off. I actually think he was alot better than most there.I think his latest design was way too short but other than that i think it was a cool concept. You only have a few people judging each time, so alot of this contest is about LUCK.Wendy and Star need to go, their attitudes are bad and their designs are very mediocre.
salimon
December 12, 2004 - 09:46 PM
Jay needs to be kicked off. He is more talk than walk. His superqueen attitude hasn't been earned and I am sure it will be devistating when he shut down on the show and doesn't win. His designs are boring. Seen it all before.
salimon
December 12, 2004 - 09:49 PM
Heidi Klum was an idiot for saying" who do we hate?" Really, she actually sucks as a host. Her voice is annoying and her personality is cheesy.
Joanne
December 13, 2004 - 08:24 AM
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Jay needs to be kicked off. He is more talk than walk. His superqueen attitude hasn't been earned and I am sure it will be devistating when he shut down on the show and doesn't win. His designs are boring. Seen it all before.
I couldnt agree more with u actually!! He is all mouth and i feel an element of falseness when watching him.
Changing the subject a bit.....Who on earth is going to be in the final three????? I personally think there are only five real potential candidates.
1. Austin
2. Kara
But who will be the third: Vanessa, Nora, Robert?????
Of course i want vanessa!!!!
What do u all think???
riof
December 13, 2004 - 11:48 AM
....wouldn't you think if these people were good designers they would wear their designs on the show....I only saw the British one with her t-shirt promoting her ( very smart of her but don't you think people don't want a British person winning and being promoted as a hot "American" designer....
riof
December 13, 2004 - 11:56 AM
.....some of these people are not that creative and need classes to improve their skills....Wendy is one of them....the judges have already pointed that out...she seems to just be on the show for entertainment...the lawyer also needs classes ....some of these people really have fashion design skills and have the past training...I think it is sad the stereotype of the homosexual male as fashion designer is being played out also...there are hundreds of males who are not homosexual that design fashion....also it seems interesting that a model is hosting a contest for fashion....seems Patricia Field or Mr. Kors would have been a more appropriate host....what do you think
riof
December 13, 2004 - 12:00 PM
.....do you really see someone from Great Britain winning and being marketed as the next great "American" designer....I'm speaking of Vanessa
riof
December 13, 2004 - 12:04 PM
....are you tired of the stereotype of the homosexual male fashion designer
riof
December 13, 2004 - 12:17 PM
.....that's just looks....he doesn't seem to have the skills of a YSL....look at his personal portfolio....I think he is just playing on the stereotype of the "gay male fashion designer"....you still need great skills....I think Kara, Vanessa, and a few of the others can blow him out the water....what do you think?
salimon
December 13, 2004 - 12:39 PM
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....are you tired of the stereotype of the homosexual male fashion designer
yes, i am. There are plenty on very creative females that can stand up to the gay male designer anyday.I think in the fashion industry you do have an advantage if you are a gay male, but the end result is all that matters and speaks for itself.
Hannah_Lorrae
December 13, 2004 - 12:58 PM
I loved both of Nora's dresses. I especially liked the little bondage touch on the white dress. She has a good sense of who she is and what she's about first; then she takes an imaginative look at what the challenge is.
Joanne
December 13, 2004 - 01:42 PM
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.....do you really see someone from Great Britain winning and being marketed as the next great "American" designer....I'm speaking of Vanessa
I find your comment quite annoying. Who cares if she's British, she's has an American citizenship. Afterall, for example, Arnold ( cant spell his name...TERMINATOR) has been hailed and elected as an 'American' polititian when he's Austrian!!!
I feel that this country is becoming far too patriotic!
IF VANESSA IS THE MOST TALENTED CANDIDATE THEN SHE DESERVES TO WIN!!!!!!!
Joanne
December 13, 2004 - 01:47 PM
Actually...i apologise for making the comment that this country is too patriotic.....It was a generalisation and it was wrong of me. Sorry!!