BravoBoardBoss
February 9, 2005 - 06:40 PM
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BBoardBoss, is there any contact info available that we can use to get in touch with Austin's management?
Sorry, no contact info is available except what the designers themselves wish to post on their websites (those that have them).
lisakaz
February 9, 2005 - 06:49 PM
Thanks for posting. If you hear that Kara's site is up and/or if Austin gets a site, please do keep us informed.
lk
lisakaz
February 9, 2005 - 07:58 PM
Thanks to some useful tidbits, Tim told me everything I needed to know. First, I can't figure out how Nancy O'Dell got such bad taste. Second, I wonder how Tim can claim that Cruella's thievery didn't matter. IF Nancy's choice was at all influenced by color (if that influenced Kara's initial choice), then it did matter. Third, I'd like to congratulate the early voters on this site who picked a far different result that Nancy or the judges.
Now for my poison pen letter about this travesty.
lk
birdaileen
February 9, 2005 - 08:00 PM
first off-- anyone else having a really hard time logging into these boards????
second, ugh even though i knew it was gonna happen, i still feel sick. wendy... the winner???? come ON! I feel so bad for Nancy O'Dell, the poor woman obviously should never dress herself...
i liked austin's gown. a lot. i didn't life kara's (bollywood much?) or jay's (a little off)... but wendy's looked like she hacked up a muppet.
and besides, lets talk designer. you entrust your IMAGE to a designer... is WENDY the person you want in charge of your IMAGE??
cant wait for the confrontations of next week. what was with austin in the pirate hat? lol
birdaileen
February 9, 2005 - 08:08 PM
do you think jay was helped or hurt by kara's (well-intentioned) advice?
lisakaz
February 9, 2005 - 08:13 PM
Nancy must not choose her own clothes. The top wasn't great and the whole thing wasn't good. Kors nailed it again. I can't wait till the other designers vent. There was a teaser on next week when Nora says the others felt sorry for Cruella since she wasn't that good. They really dump on Cruella. I wish they had done in months ago, however. Kara shoulda pulled that witch's hair out.
lk
ThomsTeddyBear
February 9, 2005 - 08:14 PM
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BBoardBoss, is there any contact info available that we can use to get in touch with Austin's management?
Sorry, no contact info is available except what the designers themselves wish to post on their websites (those that have them).
Thank you for answering, BBoardBoss
licoricepirate
February 9, 2005 - 08:15 PM
::::..::SOB::::..:: a-a-auustinnnn .. .guhhhhhh ... *sniff*
..ok. i'm good.
CON-tinue...
Grist
February 9, 2005 - 08:16 PM
YOu gotta be kidding. Kara and Jay ganging up on her made me root for her. Kara is an arrogant a$$ and I hope she screws up royally on the fashion week project. She deserves it. And I think she will. The only design that was clearly the winner was the postal worker's one, and frankly it looked like something I might have been able to get off of the ready-to-wear racks. Jay's dress was horrible before and after Kara messed with it (was she really trying to do him a favor? Methinks she was trying to remove competition ala Weakest Link). He's a fool if he thinks she is ANYBODY's friend. What was so wrong about Wendy choosing the same fabric? She didn't even use it that I could see. And Wendy had someone else HELP her choose her color. Not that anyone has squatters rights to orange for God's sake.
I have not liked one of Austin's creations. I believe he was the one who should have been eliminated. But I wish it had been Kara.
Googie
sassychic
February 9, 2005 - 08:17 PM
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first off-- anyone else having a really hard time logging into these boards????
second, ugh even though i knew it was gonna happen, i still feel sick. wendy... the winner???? come ON! I feel so bad for Nancy O'Dell, the poor woman obviously should never dress herself...
i liked austin's gown. a lot. i didn't life kara's (bollywood much?) or jay's (a little off)... but wendy's looked like she hacked up a muppet.
and besides, lets talk designer. you entrust your IMAGE to a designer... is WENDY the person you want in charge of your IMAGE??
cant wait for the confrontations of next week. what was with austin in the pirate hat? lol
Yes, I've had a horrible time getting on.
Agree about Wendy's dress winning. It was not good! It was unfinished in places. Watch the close up.
Kara's would've been better had she left off the pants, Jay's would've won had he done a plunge line, Austins was pretty and even Nancy said if it was pulled back to the sides it would work! She hated Wendy's feather's. Any would've have worked if she tweaked it and that was the consensus of the panal.
Would like to see next weeks show only to see if they'll confront Wendy. Wonder if that is who Heidi said walked out and they didn't know why...sounded like there was going to be q and a after that.
longhornlui
February 9, 2005 - 08:19 PM
I am pissed! I cannot believe they let Austin go! He and Kara Saun are my favorite designers and he should have definitely been given a chance at fashion week. With this and the completely terrible atrophy of the Queer Eye shows Bravo is really playing with fire. I don't think they need the gay community turning their backs on them. Especially with the upstart of purely gay networks.
As for the comment about him being too obsessed with couture...
Isn't this a reality show about high fashion designers and runway models? Is couture something out of the question? Oh wait, that's because Michael Kors said that, and he "designs" ready-to-wear at discounted prices. What a role model!
So this show has been officially removed from my TiVo season pass list. And I thought this was the one show that was run with a true meritocracy, but in fact it's just like every other likewarm Bravo show.
Bethsoda
February 9, 2005 - 08:25 PM
I really dislike Wendy - I don't appreciate her personality but I also don't think she is a good designer - even her bananna republic dress...it was well executed but boring.
The best match for bannana republic and the deserved winner is obviously Kara Saun - she is versitile and talented and tough and weet all at the same time.
I never thought in the beginning that I would like Jay as a designer - but now I think he's amazing. Not a good match for bannana republic, but I think he will be a great success as an independent designer.
Austin - I almost cried when they eliminated him, for Wendy, no less. Still he handled it very well and he showed tremendous integrity. I also appreciated how kind the judges were to him, really letting him know that it is not him or his designs really, just the way the game is played. I personally think Austin should design wedding dresses as well as gowns and such. I LOVE vera wang, and I really think that he could easily work his way to vera wang status. If I had any money and/or was getting married anytime soon I would have him design my wedding dress in a heartbeat.
I am VERY sad that he is gone but I am sure that this show will bring him at least some success and recognition - Austin you are loved, for your attitide, you personality, for the inspiration you give to others, and for you beautiful designs. I know you will be a success and I wish you the best of luck. And, although you will probably never see this post, when it does come time for me to choose my wedding dress, I will seek you out wherever you are - and, I swear, I will let you be Austin Scarlett with your design - even for something as personal as that.
birdaileen
February 9, 2005 - 08:25 PM
one thing i also would have liked to see was what happened when heidi dropped the bomb that in fact, ALL FOUR would show at fashion week???
it would have been nice to have that explained-- especially as far as what types or resources austin was given and if he was allowed the same liberties as the other three.
sassychic
February 9, 2005 - 08:26 PM
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do you think jay was helped or hurt by kara's (well-intentioned) advice?
Yes, I think she did help Jay. Even Jay had to admit it would've been worse without her help. The problem with the design was the top itself. As stated in the show, had he given it a deep plunge line or something a little more sexy, he probably would've won.
birdaileen
February 9, 2005 - 08:29 PM
wow, beth... eloquent and kind. i hope he sees that post. you should send it to him if and when we ever get contact info for him.
sera_tonin
February 9, 2005 - 08:30 PM
I think if Jay had ditched the belt his dress would have been ten times better. Wendy's dress adorable? Only if you wanted to look like Big Bird's slutty little sister.
anOutsider
February 9, 2005 - 08:30 PM
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I cannot believe that Wendy just grabbed Kara's bolt of fabric off her table , bought it and used it . NOT only very rude ( that's our Wendy ! ) but Wendy should be disqualified for that .
This episode was insane! I am really happy for the judges - they finally received what they deserved: all the dresses except Jay's skirt were inappropriate. But it was not the designers fault: they all wanted to stay, and after so many strange eliminations, Kara and Jay were afraid to be truly themselves; Austin thought that forgetting again the exact challenge would not harm him; and finally Wendy played dirty as usual: this time for a surprising win. I never thought that Nancy O'Dell wanted to be awarded the worst dressed person of the season. ;P
iowahousewife
February 9, 2005 - 08:33 PM
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I cannot believe that Wendy just grabbed Kara's bolt of fabric off her table , bought it and used it . NOT only very rude ( that's our Wendy ! ) but Wendy should be disqualified for that .
AND THEN to top it all off, how many times did Wendy gripe that Kara was messing with her.... All of the sudden, Wendy starts something and then backs off to play the poor me, I don't deserve this....
The designers had way too much patience with her tonight. I can't believe they tried to include her in the group hand thing. Rob about made me puke hugging her so damn much at the end and poor Austin - did you see him fighting for air, trying to get her off of him when she was locked in her "Oh sweetie" hug before they left the runway. Did ya catch how many times she called him "sweetie?"
I'm with Jay........... (huge sigh, waving off tears) "I hate Wendy".
CANNOT even believe that dumb @ss Access Hollywood Bimbo wants to wear the orange feathered, Big birds lost cousin outfit! I didn't think Kara's needed tweeking at all! Also thought Jay's would look nice on her and Austins was beautiful.
Have to say - what a great guy Austin is. He has found his niche and knows what he wants to do - Go for it, Austin. He may not be in the top three, but he has his vision and is on his way. I wonder if Michael Kors will help him out. I really felt Kors wanted Wendy gone. Too bad.
birdaileen
February 9, 2005 - 08:34 PM
quote: Only if you wanted to look like Big Bird's slutty little sister.
ROFLMAO
LibraAngel1
February 9, 2005 - 08:36 PM
Bye Austin:( I really liked Austin but his need to stick to all things 'pretty' sadly let him down in the end. He wasn't as versatile enough.
Yet I still thought that out of the 4 he should have made Top 3 over Cruella 'cockroach' Pepper. Wendy just isn't a very good designer to me. I also of course don't care for her antics. <--I'll just stop there.
Kara's design was nice, but she really should have lost the pants.
Jay's skirt was nice but the top just didn't look very good.
*sigh* I'm just glad that Kara & Jay are going to Fashion Week. But I am sick that Wendy has made it this far. I can't wait for next week when she gets confronted.
sassychic
February 9, 2005 - 08:36 PM
Can't blame Kara for being arrogant after all Wendy has done and the atmosphere she created, people don't trust her. After a while it wears on a person. As for Jay, Jay admitted that Kara helped or it would've had an "80's prom" look. The design of the top was the problem with the skirt, even Tim said so. By your comments, you happen to like Wendy and don't like anyone else. almost sounds like Wendy talking. to each their own..
fieryredfairy
February 9, 2005 - 08:39 PM
I can't believe wendy is in and austin is out, wendy design are so dull and when i was in art school i did all these different out of the box, and the judges kept picking these little tweek designs.
peggyau7
February 9, 2005 - 08:39 PM
I totally agree with you!!! Austin had the flair and design to win this. Wendy Witch should have been out in week 1 with her candy costume. But have heart, next week's previews look good. All the designers come back and rank on Wendy and she gets up and leaves. If she quits, does Austin get the spot? Let's hope. Maybe the judges were right that Austin had tunnel vision with his designs, but what a beautiful vision! What did Wendy Have? I'll take tunnell vision over no vision. If anyone hears of a Austin Scarlett or Kara Saun or Jay website let me know. I would like to follow them.(peggyau7@aol.com) Also we should all e-mail Nancy at Access Hollywood and tell her what we think of her taste.
ThomsTeddyBear
February 9, 2005 - 08:40 PM
I'm sick. I'm so sick. I'm so sick I could puke. And if I EVER see Wendy's hideous feather concoction I surely will! Was this O'Dell (Odell, whatever) person out of her mind?! Was she hit by a brick before she entered the building? Was she REALLY into that "hacked up muppet"?! If THAT piece of [BLEEP] is high fashion, then I'm glad I'm not in the business!
Kara - the dress was gorgeous! She didn't need the pants with it though. I was begging her to leave the pants behind.
Jay - Loved the skirt and I thought the top looked very nice with the fabric Kara recommended!
Austin - LOVED LOVED LOVED IT!! Kors said he's seen it before - I've seen long and flowy but I haven't seen it made like that! And if you wanted "Grammy" O'Dell/Odell, just tweak the flow back a bit and show the skirt! DUH! That's alright though, 'cause you know what? He was born Austin Scarlett and he's going to bring beauty into this world!...whether the ugly (as in attitude) people like it or not!
Wendy - Is Tim friggin' kidding me?? Adorable??!! Oh someone DEFINITELY hit him in the head with a brick because he lost his mind!!
I'll be watching the Q&A (I LOVE the outfit Austin appears in!) but later for the FW 2 hour finale.
birdaileen
February 9, 2005 - 08:41 PM
classic lines from tonight (feel free to add):
JAY: (sigh) I hate Wendy!
JAY: (to Julia, when having a hard time zipping the dress) Did you eat today?
ROB: When they saw me, you could tell on their faces it was like looking at gold.
KARA: People who need to sabotage other people can't rely on their own talent.
and for the bitchiness factor
WENDY: I love seeing people squirm. I could stay there forever.
WENDY: I want to win just so I can see Karasaun in my rearview mirror.
feel free to correct (i know some are slightly different wording, but i cant remember exactly =] ) and add...
lisakaz
February 9, 2005 - 08:44 PM
My guess is that they didn't say it until later. I figured that Austin didn't fully have his heart into showing and/or his resources (time/money/etc.) might have been less, hence the lack of enthusiasm over his collection. They didn't want him showing up the final 3, though it seems he did better than Cruella, even if she had more resources. I hope Austin's talent is spotted by someone, though, despite his problems. I kinda figured that he woulda had a stronger showing if he were one of the final 3. That's why in the end I knew he was out. CNN and the Daily News just underscored it.
I still want that grey dress! And I think given a customer who responds to what he can do, he would make a much better wedding dress. I just gotta land me a groom...lol.
lk
birdaileen
February 9, 2005 - 08:45 PM
quote: Was she hit by a brick before she entered the building?
LOL, she mustve been
polaris
February 9, 2005 - 08:46 PM
This is the first and last post I’ll make, but in the event that someone affiliated with the show actually reads these, I wanted to offer a comment: I find that Austin Scarlett’s work on this show has really influenced my own sensibility, my desire to cut through the faux-edgy hackery in the magazines and get down to why fashion can be aspirational. The guy is just astonishingly talented and individualized, with sensitive instincts for why women want to dress up and what effect they wish to create through their clothes. I’ve marveled throughout at the sexiness, charm and fluidity of his designs and the eccentric wit behind them (too bad the judges never seemed to credit the latter). We’d be without a lot of great art if creative people compromised their instincts to please a broad market. Austin may not design roomy postal uniforms, but I know he’ll achieve great things as a designer. It’s unfortunate for the show that it took such a huge hit in the credibility department tonight.
JustTzujIt
February 9, 2005 - 08:50 PM
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do you think jay was helped or hurt by kara's (well-intentioned) advice?
Definitely helped. Remember, when she was all, "oh jay you used the dreaded hot pink!" or something of the like, and it was actually going to be that color until he covered it with the ruby-red.
Aside from that: I am infuriated. "Now don't think your past wins will get you anywhere" when even though they have ALWAYS judged on a cumulative score. That is total bs. They were planning on dumping Austin all along; I can tell because they said that.
But think of it this way: Austin got to show his designs at fashion week, just like the other three. He wouldn't have won because he doesn't fit within the "BR" mold (Hey BR how about YOU break out of your BLAND mold!) but there's one thing actually giving him a head-start ahead any of the final three: he already has a REAL job. That is if that lady-that-i-don't-watch-on-tv wasn't joking, he is going to design her Oscar dress.
There you have it, ladies and gentlemen. Good will always triumph in the end!
lisakaz
February 9, 2005 - 08:53 PM
I sure hope Michael Kors sees the talent and thinks he can smooth over Austin's stubborn spots. I know I coulda tweaked Austin's outfit for the "edge" they wanted. It wouldn't have been hard. Cruella is so fake. I'm glad I missed that.
I think Kors "gets" Austin and probably believes he could offer him the kind of filling out Austin needs to be at least a bit more versatile or "edgy" when it's appropriate. I'm surprised Austin didn't learn any of that from Jay. Geez, if you put Austin's top half on Jay's bottom half, you'd have one wickedly cool item. Austin just needs to grow and the right place to do it. I think Kors could be a real good fit. Let's hope some designer house snaps him up.
If any of them read our comments, they should know Austin has a bit of a following here and people who would be more than open to something with his name on the label. I would hope that says something.
lk
jmfitz619
February 9, 2005 - 08:54 PM
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Austin - I almost cried when they eliminated him, for Wendy, no less. Still he handled it very well and he showed tremendous integrity. I also appreciated how kind the judges were to him, really letting him know that it is not him or his designs really, just the way the game is played. I personally think Austin should design wedding dresses as well as gowns and such. I LOVE vera wang, and I really think that he could easily work his way to vera wang status. If I had any money and/or was getting married anytime soon I would have him design my wedding dress in a heartbeat.
I am VERY sad that he is gone but I am sure that this show will bring him at least some success and recognition - Austin you are loved, for your attitide, you personality, for the inspiration you give to others, and for you beautiful designs. I know you will be a success and I wish you the best of luck. And, although you will probably never see this post, when it does come time for me to choose my wedding dress, I will seek you out wherever you are - and, I swear, I will let you be Austin Scarlett with your design - even for something as personal as that.
Beth, I couldn't agree more. I actually got tears when he was alone on the runway, not just because of the elimination (which was criminal), but because for the past three months, he has stayed true to his vision, turned out consistently good work, if not always on point. Above all, Fashion PArty notwithstanding, he was a true gentleman. Out of all of the eliminations, he was far and away the most gracious, eloquent, and respectful. Even his "You haven't heard the last of Austin Scarlett" didn't ring of defeat or arrogance. It was just a statement of fact, a fact which the judges agreed. Am I the only one who actually think they really wanted him to stay? I thought Michael Kors was going to start crying.
A lot of posts have said he will go far. The man is only in his early twetnties, and hasn't even hit his stride. Can you all imagine what he's going to turn out when he has a few more years under his belt?
By the way, look at the clip for next week's show. Looks like he was wearing something like one of his Fashon Week outfits. Perhaps they'll reveal he was invited and he got his consolation prize?
strangedaze
February 9, 2005 - 08:55 PM
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YOu gotta be kidding. Kara and Jay ganging up on her made me root for her. Kara is an arrogant a$$ and I hope she screws up royally on the fashion week project. She deserves it. And I think she will. The only design that was clearly the winner was the postal worker's one, and frankly it looked like something I might have been able to get off of the ready-to-wear racks. Jay's dress was horrible before and after Kara messed with it (was she really trying to do him a favor? Methinks she was trying to remove competition ala Weakest Link). He's a fool if he thinks she is ANYBODY's friend. What was so wrong about Wendy choosing the same fabric? She didn't even use it that I could see. And Wendy had someone else HELP her choose her color. Not that anyone has squatters rights to orange for God's sake.
I have not liked one of Austin's creations. I believe he was the one who should have been eliminated. But I wish it had been Kara.
Googie
I agree. I have been rooting for Wendy since the wedding dress episode. Whoever said she seems to be the intelligent one of the group, I have to agree; she's very articulate, especially when contrasted to some of the asinine things that come out of Rob's mouth. And I think that's part of the reason why there's such a backlash against her on this board -- people are always threatened by intelligent, loner types. She definitely dances to the beat of her own drum, and I admire her for speaking the truth when she had the opportunity to do so. I predicted that she would be in the final three and that one-trick-Austin would be cut, and so it is. She's far more flexible than he is, and that versatility makes her the stronger designer.
ThomsTeddyBear
February 9, 2005 - 08:59 PM
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Also we should all e-mail Nancy at Access Hollywood and tell her what we think of her taste.
I think you're emailing Ms. Whoever-that-was at Access Hollywood is a GREAT idea!
JustTzujIt
February 9, 2005 - 09:01 PM
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Austin - I almost cried when they eliminated him, for Wendy, no less. Still he handled it very well and he showed tremendous integrity. I also appreciated how kind the judges were to him, really letting him know that it is not him or his designs really, just the way the game is played. I personally think Austin should design wedding dresses as well as gowns and such. I LOVE vera wang, and I really think that he could easily work his way to vera wang status. If I had any money and/or was getting married anytime soon I would have him design my wedding dress in a heartbeat.
I am VERY sad that he is gone but I am sure that this show will bring him at least some success and recognition - Austin you are loved, for your attitide, you personality, for the inspiration you give to others, and for you beautiful designs. I know you will be a success and I wish you the best of luck. And, although you will probably never see this post, when it does come time for me to choose my wedding dress, I will seek you out wherever you are - and, I swear, I will let you be Austin Scarlett with your design - even for something as personal as that.
*dabs eyes with nonexistent hankerchief* That was the most beautiful post I've ever read! *applause* I agree, when I want my wedding dress to be made, I will FIND HIM, dangit! Well also because I love him as a person, but his designs are so beautiful, elegant, and everything I find myself dreaming of being during the long hours of the day... and in ten years or so, I know he will be up for the job of fulfilling my dream!
psyche
February 9, 2005 - 09:01 PM
THOMS--I am sick right along with you, and worst of all, I didn't even get to see the BLEEPING crapload of an episode because I had to develop stinkin' photos in a dark room and I am ready to CRY....
Austin's dress looks GORGEOUS.
Wendy's looks like a piece feathered poop. Yes, a muppet. Yes, badly made--TIM'S TAKE HAS GONE BEYOND RECALL--HE PRAISES WENDY. PRAISES!!!! Definite brick maiming has taken place. Ew, I'm so angry--seething!!!
Austin, we all love you--I love you!!!!!!!
DAMN THIS SHOW! .....My heart is seriously broken for him:(
Friffery....pifffery....poop!!! That's all I can say.....
DexCee
February 9, 2005 - 09:02 PM
That notalentassclowncockroach continues to live. When she stole Kara's bolt of fabric, she sort of secured her place in the final three. Think about it - the color of the fabric was NEARLY IDENTICAL TO THE COLOR OF THE TOP Nancy was wearing when the designers interviewed her.
Q. When all four Grammy outfits are lined up on the runway - which design do you think, regardless of style, will catch the client's eye?
A. Of course the design that's made in a color you already know the client likes.
I'm almost positive had she been able to use that specific fabric, Kara would have won the challenge. And if she had, the judges would have been able to get rid of Wendy, who had the weakest design in their eyes (not including Ditz Odell).
And did anyone else notice that Wendy's top also had a NEARLY IDENTICAL BUSTLINE to that same top of Nancy's???
How was that creative at all??? Wendy basically won by tricking Nancy into thinking she liked the top/outfit.
OF COURSE SHE DID - SHE HAD ALREADY BOUGHT IT.
Ugh.
lisakaz
February 9, 2005 - 09:02 PM
Austin was asked to design an Oscar dress? I missed this. GREAT! I just wanna hear Michael Kors or someone like that has hired him. He needs mentoring to bend him toward versatility (the cornhusk dress wound up having some because it dried out; he has to be able to duplicate it when it's useful and see that it's pretty in its own way). He's good w/o it but he'll be great with that tool in his arsenal.
lk
winnie
February 9, 2005 - 09:05 PM
I, too, hope someone from the show reads these posts. Why on earth would the judges hand over such a major decision to a second-tier TV personality who has no reputation as a fashionplate or trend-setter? I was blown away. While the pseudo-thoughtful justifications for eliminations have seemed capricious and arbitrary up to this point, at least they've been justifying good decisions. But to let Nancy O'Dell choose one of the final three! I just can't believe they were stupid enough to put Wendy in the finals. Not only a ridiculous move in terms of credibility, as someone else mentioned, but an even more stupid move in terms of audience retention. I may or may not continue to watch. I just can't stand watching that mean cow steal Austin's place under the tents.
Shula763
February 9, 2005 - 09:20 PM
I, too, can't believe that Wendy was chosen over Austin. He has always shown a bravery in being true to his artform and visions, and then on top of that, he executes them well. I thought this show was about couture and innovation, and not about designing things just for marketability. I've loved almost everything that Austin has done with the exception of the wedding dress and the Postal uniform (but even THAT was distinctive and well done). I loved the floral party dress, corn husk dress, and of course, the bathing suit.
Kara Saun...what can I say except where can I get her clothes? She designs with motion in mind...the Postal pants made me salivate...did you see how they moved? They were gorgeous. I loved her bathing suit most of all, and dreamt of finding something like it; you could really make an entrance with those fringes (!) contrasting with the femininity of the sheer floral fabric. And her wedding dress was absolutely stunning; again, the way it flowed and hugged her model's body almost made me want to get married just to wear a dress like that. This past week, I think that if she had taken the red carpet outfit to a true "Bollywood" level by making the pants more like leggings, the proportions would have been better. They were a little long and wide for a dress that delicate. Or she could have kept the pants wide (shortened them just a touch so that the break was better) and made the dress more into a shorter tunic, that would have worked.
I love Jay's designs as well (the Art Deco dress was my favorite of his), and I love how funny and real he is. He's another one who always executes his designs well, although tonight, he should have made the top more sexy, either a plunging neckline or maybe a cutaway halter? The skirt was killer.
I don't like to make this competition about personalities, but it does factor in. Kara Saun seems like a lovely person, very kind and caring and true to her beliefs. I loved Kevin's gentleness. Austin -- I would LOVE to have him as my friend as I absolutely adore original people, and for that reason I would also love hanging out with Jay. Nora...maybe in 20 years she'll reach a certain maturity. Robert was charming and funny. But WENDY....she is the only one who has always been jealous, conniving, scheming, mind-banging, mean, smirking at others, someone who gets pleasure out of seeing others get eliminated. To me, that signals that she has zero talent. Someone posted on here that she knows Wendy personally and that she's a "nice" person. Nice people don't laugh at others, nor do they use the F word constantly, nor put on phony crying histrionics. She's the worst kind of competitor because she doesn't care about the best designer winning, she thinks it's about the best SCHEMER winning, that if she can play enough headgames with people that she'll get over. I'm positive that Tim helped her as much as he did this week and last, just to keep her on the show in order to keep controversy going. Both times she was headed toward disaster and surefire elimination, and he saved her. She has no sense of style, color, movement, innovation, talent, and most of all no sense of decency.
instyle
February 9, 2005 - 09:21 PM
As an "intelligent loner" my reply is that we "intelligent loners" are also capable of being stylish. I don't watch reality TV, I think the pettiness and drama are the worst part of Project Runway, but I had hoped that it would actually be judged based on talent... until tonight's episode. Obviously from your comments, you're all about the drama. Why should some TV reporter have so much influence on the final decision? She obviously cannot dress herself as evidenced by what she wore last year. Once again she'll go to the Grammys poorly dressed and BRAVO just took a huge hit to their credibility for this show. I think they made a very poor decision in the way they decided the final three. None of the other judges would have picked the dress Nancy did as the winner. It's very unfortunate for the show.
EPACHECO
February 9, 2005 - 09:22 PM
Wendy shows a lack of skills as a fashion designer, probably she is skilled as a sample maker but not as a designer. I see no articulate conversations from her, you would spect more from some one who is 40 years old....no style (personal and as a designer) she jumped from jungle/unfinish to corsette/dated to obnoxius/bird garments....and by the way, she can have a better make up, a better hair and better sense of style for her sneakers!
Last but not least, she shows no sense for team work.
Enjoy the tents know but face the criticism later!
instyle
February 9, 2005 - 09:29 PM
As an "intelligent loner" my reply is that we "intelligent loners" are also capable of being stylish and recognizing talent. I don't watch reality TV, I think the pettiness and drama are the worst part of Project Runway, but I had hoped that it would actually be judged based on talent... until tonight's episode. Why should some TV reporter have so much influence on the final decision? She obviously can not dress herself as evidenced by what she wore last year. Once again she'll go to the Grammys poorly dressed and BRAVO just took a huge hit to their credibility for this show. I think they made a very poor decision in the way they decided the final three. None of the other judges would have picked the dress Nancy did as the winner. It's very unfortunate for the show.
lisakaz
February 9, 2005 - 09:42 PM
Wow. Maybe the producers partially realized their stupidity. I didn't know Kors was so upset. I hope he ponies up a job if he really meant it.
lk
instyle
February 9, 2005 - 09:56 PM
I so agree with you. Not Austin!!! How could they pick Nancy as a judge for the final challenge? Come on - we all saw what she wore last year for the Grammys - it looked like something a college kid would wear. She obviously has no taste and just picked the Wendy thing because she liked the top. Needless to say she could have bought that top off the rack at KMart! I think what she really picked was the "young look" of the model. She equates youth with being hip. Austin's outfit with some tweaks would have been fabulous. I also could envision Kara's or Jay's being really awesome. If it hadn't been for Tim's input, Wendy's would have been the same old crazy, ugly stuff she always designs. BRAVO should be embarrassed at the poor design of the final judging and their selection of Nancy as a judge. I know Kara, Jay, and Austin will go far. I would love to follow all three and hope information on web sites, etc. will be forthcoming from Bravo. I think Austin is incredibly talented, as well as gracious, I would certainly love to have an Austin Scarlet design!
Morgasmo
February 9, 2005 - 10:05 PM
Austin needed to be more flexible IF he wanted to win this competition. He was given a lot of guidelines and he didn't follow them. His dress WAS the prettiest of the 4 tho. It just wasn't the right dress. He had a nice classy speech at the end. I think he will have success down the road even if (as I've said all along) his clothes are not my cup of tea.
I don't think the show will lose much credibility, unless Wendy wins the whole thing. The chances of that are about the same as the chance of Nancy O'Dell being the newest anchor on 20/20. Kara will win, happy shiny people holding hands.
Jay's dress was hideous, as much as it pains me to say so. Kara's would have won if it wasn't for those stupid pants. Wendy's dress was ok, I suppose.
Looking fwd to the reunion...now I'm guessing those people who object to Wendy still being in the running for the drama factor will NOT be watching the reunion? After all, that will be all about the drama.
Chinchilla3
February 9, 2005 - 10:09 PM
First off, I would like to say YAY FOR WENDY! The dress she designed was beautifully done and was very fun. The colors were great and it looked great on her model. I could also picture it looking great on Nancy, and it seemed very Grammy-interviewer like (the interviewers always wear that kind of "look at me, I'm entertaining AND professional" type stuff), though Nancy said she would probably alter some things. I think she did a great job and rightfully won this challenge.
Jay's outfit I liked alot. I'm glad Kara made the recommendation for him to change his fabric. I could totally see some pop alternative rocker like Amy Lee wearing that dress to the Grammy's.
Kara's outfit, sorry to say, was not attractive. It ended up looking very costumey. I could not see anyone wearing that at the Grammy's.
And then there was Austin. His dress was just a little too much and I don't think that anyone would wear that to the Grammy's. I think it would have definitely worked on a runway in a private show once he is established, but for this challenge it was a no-no. I think it would have been alot better if there was a little less going on with the top of the dress and if the bottom was pulled back. Also, there were too many purples. Martinique can usually pull off colors other people can't, but this dress looked awful on her. I just could not see Nancy O'Dell in this dress at all. I do respect that he did not back down even though he clearly knew (and was told, I think?) that the dress was too much, and I definitely think he will be something big one day.
As far as the next episode, it seems like they are really gonna try to rip Wendy a new one! I always hate it when people go on these shows and come away bitter and betrayed even though they knew going in it was a competition. Hopefully it all ends well enough, though. :/
lisakaz
February 9, 2005 - 10:32 PM
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Wendy shows a lack of skills as a fashion designer, probably she is skilled as a sample maker but not as a designer. I see no articulate conversations from her, you would spect more from some one who is 40 years old....no style (personal and as a designer) she jumped from jungle/unfinish to corsette/dated to obnoxius/bird garments....and by the way, she can have a better make up, a better hair and better sense of style for her sneakers!
Last but not least, she shows no sense for team work.
Enjoy the tents know but face the criticism later!
I totally agree. And on behalf (if I can speak for them) the intelligent 30-something women of this world, Cruella is far from intelligent and I am far from jealous. As I mentioned before, I have filed for a PhD. My IQ is above 140, too. Cruella reminds me more of my old band director who had this quote in his music room: "It is a wretched taste to be satified with mediocrity when the excellent lies before us!" That's Cruella.
lk
instyle
February 9, 2005 - 10:34 PM
That is a great idea. I hope someone will post the email address for Nancy and Access Hollywood.
I hope she keeps the feathers on the skirt - it will look great on the "Worst Dressed" List.
deachick
February 9, 2005 - 10:35 PM
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Also we should all e-mail Nancy at Access Hollywood and tell her what we think of her taste.
I think you're emailing Ms. Whoever-that-was at Access Hollywood is a GREAT idea!
I went direct to her website (http://www.nancyodell.com/)from her blurb on the access hollywood site, as there was no email address listed on it. I hope she gets inundated with mail!!
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dumb
February 9, 2005 - 10:42 PM
I haven’t read any posts, but I do have to say I agree with the decision of tonight episode. From the long shot I had the feeling that it was going to be Austin or Kara…Wendy did have the best dress tonight, I even doubted for a minute that it might be Jay, whom I live dearly….but it was who I thought it was and rightly so…..