violin
January 7, 2005 - 06:41 PM
I loved Austin's design this week! It was completely historical, pertaining to the 18th Century, with the corset and bow. That is the gown I dream of. But I can see, however, how it did not quite fit what Sarah desired.
Every design of Austin's I am in awe of. He seems to draw historical aspects, femininity, and an aura of sensuality to his attire without marring them with a sluttish look. Some have been saying his style is too "theatre" or "costumey" but I feel that he should not be condemned for his unique style. There should be more clothes out there that appear as romantic and historical as Austin's designs. I don't think Austin's most recent design should be labeled too costumey because, after all, they were designing for a music video, which should allow the designers more room for liberation.
As for Austin's bawling session, I think he was just caught up in his emotions and wrought with guilt. I don't think Austin is a scheming, insensitive man in any way. Or I could just be yet another victim of clever editing that clouds the true character of people.
J_London
January 7, 2005 - 07:01 PM
I think Austin is the best on Project Runway. He shows the most passion and vision, and he is so damn good! If I were ever walking the red carpet and needed a dress, I would go to him in a heartbeat! Not to mention purchase anything in stores. He just blows me away week after week and I can't see what he designs next. Austin is fantastic.
rockyhorror
January 7, 2005 - 08:05 PM
I have to disagree. Austin said from the beginning that he didn't really feel comfortable being in "charge" of his fellow designers. He voted truthfully, Vanessa was the weakest of the three for this challenge, I loved her to death and was sad to see her go, but Wendy didn't really do anything to make Austin vote for her. As for his crying, I would cry too if I had to vote for the weakest team member as well, even if he/she was more likeable than the other choice.
rockyhorror
January 7, 2005 - 08:16 PM
BRAVO! I couldn't have put it better. No one says anything about Jay's reactions, but when Austin cries everyone jumps all over him. Haven't any of you that critisize Austin so much for voting for Vanessa and crying afterward ever had to make a difficult decision? or possibly regretted that decision?
GypsyMoongal
January 7, 2005 - 08:44 PM
Hey ! Just wanted people to know that I wrote to Vanessa via her website in Houston ( I still can't believe they booted her this week ).... and she was extremely nice and thoughtful to write back ( considering she didn't know me from Adam ). She also sent me a link to some photos -- and I thought I would share the link:
http://clients.clearnoodle.com/vanessariley/runway/
ElJay_B
January 7, 2005 - 09:43 PM
It's really hard to judge which designer really had what it takes based on these few challenges, so i swung by some of their websites to look at their own personal designs, thanks to tvtome.com
Wendy (www.wendypepper.com) - After seeing her site, i have to say i dislike her more. She is milking this Project Runway thing WAAAY too hard...her site opens up to her description of the latest episode and her design for it. Her other designs are ok, some are really beautiful, and some are horrid. her portfolio doesn't scream next big designer to me. as for the challenges, i thought her candy bikini and envy gown were awful, and the black BR dress was uninspiring.
Daniel (www.danielfranco.com) - clothing is really nice...somewhat of a shame we didnt get to see more of his work on the show. of course as it was shown, he likes to play up to the camera...the first page of his site has half a dozen pics of HIM and not his clothes...slightly annoying. trash bag dress from week one was SO unattractive on the model!
Starr (www.stellamariecouture.com) - *sigh*...i want to root for Starr ( i love the underdogs), but the clothes on this site seem WAY to over the top...she goes for this cracker jack/sailor theme in all the designs she shows, to the point of being costumes rather than clothes...the IDEA of it is interesting, but i think the producers may have picked her for her story moreso than her designs. I did like her BR dress tho...i think she was one of the few designers who seemed to stay true to their own style for that challenge.
Vanessa (www.vanessariley.com) - WOW! bummed she got the boot (she was one of my top pics), but by looking at her numerous collections, maybe she doesnt even NEED this show! The clothes are (for the most part) like modern reinterpretations of vctorian or edwardian pieces...basically go see them for urself, theyre AMAZING! very impressive for a girl who says she cant sew...on the show, i was amazed by ALL of her work, particularly the innovation dress, which came out VERY couture, and the BR dress was stunning on the model.
Jay (www.jaymccarroll.com) - been a fan of jay since the beginning, and his website just proves why. clothes are young, funky, and totally rock and roll!! i just love his style...hope he goes far! his rock-n-roll outfit was THE BEST of the group (what was sara hudson thinking???) and his BR dress was a work of art.
not much else for the rest of the contestants. I did come across on this article (http://www.ifac.edu/news_detail.asp?nid=865) which shows a design of alexandra's, and describes a major award she won while in school. i'm not all that impressed by it tho, but it does show that maybe she really does have what it takes.
anyway, who i think(hope) will make it to fashion week:
1. Kara
2. Jay
3. (what once was Vanessa)...perhaps Kevin
SeptemberRain
January 7, 2005 - 10:17 PM
Cool! Thanks for the Web site addresses. I'm going to check them out.
I just thought I'd throw in my 2 cent's worth about the designers:
Austin -- I think he is a good designer. I liked his first three designs very much. The fourth was just plain bad -- not what the client wanted, not rock-n-roll, not even classy. Also, while I like him in general, I do not agree with everyone who thinks he is incredibly good-looking. He is scrawny and his facial features are not attractive. His arms are not buff -- they are like toothpicks.
Nora -- Can't stand her. Her tantrum in episode #4 was the last straw for me. She is a selfish little snot, and she didn't even have the taste to try to hide it. Her designs have been fairly good so far, but her personality will be her downfall.
Kevin -- His last design was just plain hideous. The color was awful, and it looked like something out of the 80s that had been stuffed in a box for 20 years, rewashed too many times and thrown on the model. What was up with the skirt sticking out so awkwardly? It was lumpy! His first design was also bad. That big poofy wad of fabric in the front just looked disgusting. I see very little talent in him at all.
Vanessa -- She is very talented. I think she will go far despite being kicked off the show.
Starr -- Bad designs, bad emotional state. She deserved to go.
Jay -- His designs have been consistently good. He's fairly easy-going, and he gets the work done.
Robert -- His designs have been ok. But I don't think he's as good-looking as a lot of people on here do.
Kara -- Consistently good designs. Hardworker. Seems very nice -- attractive physically and personality-wise.
Wendy -- I don't really have an opinion about her. I don't think she's a contender.
Alexandra -- Her designs have been too similar. She shows little originality. Her third design didn't look like a party dress to me -- it looked like a dress someone would wear to the grocery store.
Daniel -- He's gone -- and deserved to be gone as far as I'm concerned.
Mario -- I really liked his first design. I thought it was beautiful even though it was only a shower curtain. His second design was crap.
My picks for the final three are: Kara, Jay and Austin
hiyall
January 8, 2005 - 12:13 AM
I just want to say, I LOVED Kara's design for the BR challenge. It was a beautiful, feminine, sensual dress - and would frankly look awsome on my body. Thus, I want it on my body!!! Kara, please produce and offer that dress. I'm your first customer. Its delicious. I want it, want it, want it!! Thanks to all the wonderful designers for the inspiration provided on this show
Loomchick
January 8, 2005 - 09:53 AM
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Vanessa (www.vanessariley.com) - WOW! bummed she got the boot (she was one of my top pics), but by looking at her numerous collections, maybe she doesnt even NEED this show!
This is probably the biggest reason it doesn't bother me that Vanessa was let go . . . As I have stated before, I thought this show was for emerging designers . . . Vanessa seems fairly accomplished . . . winning the Project Runway design competition may not have been a good opportunity for her . . . it may have placed her in an environment where she would have had to reign in her creativity and conform to another's idea of style.
One of Vanessa's last comments was that people wouldn't get the opportunity to see her styles . . . well, this show may have given her some visibility for her to continue on her own.
Good luck, Vanessa!
paillette
January 8, 2005 - 09:55 AM
Thanks to ElJay_B for posting all the websites of the designers. I already had visited Vanessa's, since she was my fave all along, but it was fun to get a link to the others.
I must say, I enjoyed Wendy's take on the individual episodes. You criticise her for "milking" it, but you have to actually click on the link to get to all the Project Runway stuff.
Reading it all made me understand and like Wendy a little more. I think she defends her Envy design pretty well, and I respect her for standing by it. It also was fun to read what she was thinking about episode 4, given that she declined to air her opinions on camera.
Quite frankly, I think many of you are too hard on Wendy. Sure, she has some rough spots, and I don't think she has the talent of, say, Kara... but c'mon, she's not the witch she's been painted as.
The one I most want to see go now is Nora. She didn't do herself any favors with that challenge.
paillette
January 8, 2005 - 10:20 AM
Vladi
January 8, 2005 - 10:21 AM
Hi everybody!
First of all - have to say it - great show!
About the designers - my favorite one personality wise has to be Robert. The facts that he is the most attractive of all the male designers, and that he is russian like me, are not the main here. I sense that he is a very nice and interesting guy, and I would love to meet him one day.
In terms of being a good designer, and having an interesting vision - I have to pick my girls - Nora and Alexandra. Their outfits are the examples of true innovation and creativity, and are - very important - wearable!
Jay really surprised me with his amazing work during the Banana Republic challenge!
Also like Kara's and Austin's work.
Dislikes - have to say Kevin and Wendy (for the fact that they do not really fit in the group, and do not strike me as team players). Not so crazy about their designs either.
TaraMoon
January 8, 2005 - 12:48 PM
I previously said that this will come down to raw talent and the ability to function under stress. I still hold that position but, after giving it more thought, I think there is a third component. The producers of this program don't care about fashion design. Their objective is audience. In order to build and maintain an audience, they need drama. Almost certainly, that, along with talent, played a factor in selection of the contestants and plays a factor in determining who is eliminated. The designers with distinctive personalities and conflicting personality styles will remain and those who lack distinctive personalities will be eliminated as the show goes on. Obviously, Austin and Jay have distinct -- and conflicting -- personalities. Austin represents sensitivity and gentility (ie. good). Jay is amoral comic relief. Add to that Wendy's representation of evil, which I predict will become more prominent with each episode. Nora is the brat. Kara is the professional. Robert is sex appeal (to straight women, of course).
Kevin has no definable personality and will be eliminated. The young blonde women with long hair also has no definable personality and will be eliminated. Kara's fate will rest on her ability to present a distinctive personality. Star was the sacrificial lamb. We felt for her in the first episode because we didn't want to watch her be traumatized. By the second episode we wanted her thrown out because we didn't want to watch her be traumatized.
I predict that because of his sex appeal and likeability, despite the fact that he can't compete in terms of design ability, Robert will last fairly long. When he goes it will be because of something done by Wendy, thus solidly cementing her persona of evil. Despite the fact that she can't compete with Austin and Jay in terms of design ability, Wendy will last until near the end -- because she creates drama.
At this point, I predict that the two remaining designers will be Austin and Jay.
One thing remains a mystery. Heidi Klum has the personality and delivery style of a dead carp. Why was she selected for her prominent role?
lilmiss23
January 8, 2005 - 12:56 PM
I Love NORA even if she sheds a few tears!
AuntieKrabby
January 8, 2005 - 01:49 PM
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I don't mean to be harsh or anything but i totally don't agree with your comment about austin!He didn't ask for comfort.I believe he was truely upset.I think that he thought that the decision to get rid of vanessa had something to do with what he said,when actually the Judges got rid of vanessa because she was stupid and said that she herself should be eliminated.Even if you are weak in sewing, why would you say that?,she should have known that when she said that she would be eliminated.Finally for the record i think austin is a truelly caring person.He had no reason to ask for her forgiveness cause he wasn't the one who kicked vanessa off.IT WAS THE JUDGES!!!He was just being honest. Anyone else agree with me?
I agree.
I think that what we saw were the editors cuts. They featured Austin's little crying jag and maybe Austin did offer his comfort and apologies to Vanessa but they never aired the clips.
We really do need to believe half of what we see and none of what we hear, as my dad used to say!!
Judging Austin with 1/2 the story isn't really fair. He is, I'll bet you, a truly caring person as you say. He seems the type to me. Whatever the case may be, I love his "character" on this series!!
AuntieKrabby
January 8, 2005 - 01:55 PM
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Nora. Maybe it was the stress but she was way to dramatic on the episode. "I'm too good for this"? EXCUSE ME! This is a chance of a lifetime, Michael Kors is to good for it, Tom Ford is to good for it, You my dear,need this oppurtunity! And the constant accusations of people stealing eachother's stuff is a little annoying. And in all fairness, she should have been the one to go. She kept backtalking and arguing with Kevin. Kevin was the head designer and she would have gotten fired if it was a real job. Don't get me wrong, I do think that she has great talent for being so young, but she could have done a better job in working with Kevin, instead of aganist him.
Far be it from me to point this out, but each one of these designers has already had their place in the spotlight, even the first ones eliminated have now been noticed.
You are correct, it's the chance of a lifetime and ALL of them will benefit!! They are On The Map now, so to speak!
AuntieKrabby
January 8, 2005 - 02:00 PM
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Hey ! Just wanted people to know that I wrote to Vanessa via her website in Houston ( I still can't believe they booted her this week ).... and she was extremely nice and thoughtful to write back ( considering she didn't know me from Adam ). She also sent me a link to some photos -- and I thought I would share the link:
http://clients.clearnoodle.com/vanessariley/runway/
Great pictures. Thank you ever so much for sharing them!!!
fashionicon143
January 8, 2005 - 02:26 PM
First off,
Taramoon, I COMPLETLEY AGREE! Well said.
In response to Auntie Krabby, you're right. They are on the map now, keyword being NOW, because of the show. So apparently she wasn't to good for it because now, more people know of her work because of Project Runway. I just think, given such an incredible oppurtunity, it just seemed a little ungrateful, that's all. Either way, I still think Nora is a great designer, and I wouldn't be surprised if she did get work after the show.
BTW, whoever said that Austin was a dead ringer for a young Yves Saint Laurent hit it right on the nail. The resemblence is uncanny!
Vladi
January 8, 2005 - 02:40 PM
Hey guys!
Do you think there is a place for some romance on 'Project Runway'? If so - which of the designers (models) are most likely to form a 'runway couple'?
sleeponneedles
January 8, 2005 - 02:52 PM
I was disappointed that Wendy was chosen to stay in the last episode. She treats the challenges like she has to win votes from her competitors. She should be focusing on her designs and creating some real clothes instead of forming aliances and 'using people to her advantage'. She always seems to be putting on an act for the cameras, and making situations so dramatic. The judges are the only people she needs to impress, and they only judge the garments that the designers create. Wendy, maybe you should reconsider your career as a fashion designer, you might be more cut out for an actress on survivor.
ThomsTeddyBear
January 8, 2005 - 02:52 PM
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I don't blame Austin, I blame the judges.
4. Jay's team's outfit really was the best (sorry, had to put that in there)
Jay's outfit was DEFINTIELY the best. I was stunned when they called his team forward and then told them all to leave.
But there's a gap in your logic about Austin. If the judges (or producers) were entirely responsible for Vanessa's elimination, then why did he react so strongly? If we take his outburst seriously (which I don't) then clearly he himself felt that his choice of Vanessa was the deciding element.
No flaw, there's another area here - and I've said it a hundred times I know, but it's important...it's "feeling". Man does not live by logic alone - well hopefully not, that would be sad! You've got to throw feeling/emotion into the mix to be a well-rounded human being...no matter what the game is.
Yes Austin felt guilty, but it was for something that was not his fault. The judges weren't going by who got how many votes against them or they would have stated that in the end like they did with the other episodes like the auction. They percieved Vanessa's admission of truth as weakness, pure and simple, and in that they made the mistake of taking her out.
The guilt-game plays with everyone every now and then. I feel guilty about my baby brother but there was nothing I could do. Every now and then it's, "What if I had done this, what if I had done that". And that's all I can do. It's the same for Austin, the "what if's" go through your head when it wasn't your fault and there's nothing you can do.
JustTzujIt
January 8, 2005 - 02:53 PM
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Does he go and hug her? NO
Does he ask for her forgiveness or understanding? NO
Does he even say goodbye to her? NO
Instead, he asks for comfort and attention from the others when Vanessa is still stunned and trying to come to grips with what has just happened.
Just because Austin doesn't let the camera see his conniving, like Wendy, doesn't mean he ain't cold. Wake up people.
I don't mean to be harsh or anything but i totally don't agree with your comment about austin!He didn't ask for comfort.I believe he was truely upset.I think that he thought that the decision to get rid of vanessa had something to do with what he said,when actually the Judges got rid of vanessa because she was stupid and said that she herself should be eliminated.Even if you are weak in sewing, why would you say that?,she should have known that when she said that she would be eliminated.Finally for the record i think austin is a truelly caring person.He had no reason to ask for her forgiveness cause he wasn't the one who kicked vanessa off.IT WAS THE JUDGES!!!He was just being honest. Anyone else agree with me?
I agree. Austin is my favorite, and second, it wasn't his OR the judges fault. It was Vanessa's, because as much of a dear she is, she voted HERSELF out and that definitely had some influence on the judges.
Second, I think it was horrible that between a whiner, finger-pointer and a hot-tempered five-year old or a nice, sweet, self-deprecating lady that the latter has to be voted off. I want Nora OUT, NOW!
sleeponneedles
January 8, 2005 - 02:54 PM
I like nora as well, and her first design was my favorite after Austin's corn husk dress. Her white dress for the second challenge was disappointingly simple, and i feel like she is a little bit inexperienced, but I hope she goes far.
sleeponneedles
January 8, 2005 - 03:05 PM
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Clearly, she's a backstabbing [expletive deleted], which she demonstrated when she named Austin, totally without justification, as the weakest member of her team. None of the designers, at least none with any sense of self-preservation, will trust her again.
If Austin can tailor his designs more to the design challenge instead of always going retro (which he does beautifully), I predict he will prevail.
I completely agree about Wendy. She treats the show like survivor, relying on aliances and backstabbing (which are both close to useless considering the fact that a panel of judges get to choose who goes and stays) instead of relying on talent. The only challenge in which she impressed the judges was the third BR challenge. In that episode, she created a plain and uninventive black tube dress. I think she completely lacks talent and creativity.
About Austin, I certainly hope so! His designs are beautiful and flattering, as well as exquisitly made. I'm behind him all the way.
sleeponneedles
January 8, 2005 - 03:08 PM
I thought it was out of line to kick off Vanessa last week. I thought she was very talented, at least a lot more than Wendy. Her accent was cool too.
ThomsTeddyBear
January 8, 2005 - 03:17 PM
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http://clients.clearnoodle.com/vanessariley/runway/
Woo! Mario and Austin making out!
SQEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! There is a pic there of Austin done up that is GORGEOUS!!! Not gorgeous enough to take me away from my hubby Thom but GORGEOUS nonetheless!! Thank you, Vanessa!
designerfan
January 8, 2005 - 04:23 PM
Ya Mario was hot~ robert seems a little chezzy!
We think Kevin is pretty dam cute! I like how he was shy during the first episodes, and now his personality really comes out! He makes for a great designer, He seems real, and not some kind of [censored] going on all the time.... very talented!! my moneys on Kevin!
and hes a hottie!
paillette
January 8, 2005 - 04:43 PM
I guess I'm president (in fact, the sole member) of the Anti-Austin club. Oh well... I've always believed in having the strength of one's convictions.
I stand by my dislike: I just don't care for his frilly design aesthetic, and after his behavior in episode 4 I also began to tire of his oh-so-carefully-constructed personality. His self-presentation is just too staged, from the sobs to the maquillage.
Maybe he'll surprise me and someday design something sleek.
sonofabitch
January 8, 2005 - 05:15 PM
ok, so I can't figure out how to just post something without responding - so I chose your email - don't feel too bad - nothing personal - but c'mon guys - Jay is the next Alexander McQueen - ya'll better recognize!
Even Michael Kors and the head of the Parson's Team have commented on his work - it's not only a great design, but it's technically superior - there is craftmanship there people - plus he's hillarious - He's is clearly the best designer in all respects.
Austin, I agree is doing some interesting things, but pay attention, he takes it too far and needs to draw on his inspiration less literally - again a comment by MK - Nora has got to go, LAME
Wendy P. is so random - what world does she live in
watch for Jay ya'll he's the shiznite!
He needs to put some mobetter stuff on Bravo.com to sell
i'm out
ThomsTeddyBear
January 8, 2005 - 06:31 PM
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I guess I'm president (in fact, the sole member) of the Anti-Austin club. Oh well... I've always believed in having the strength of one's convictions.
There's nothing wrong with that, I stand by you for standing by your convictions ...even if I do disagree with you
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I stand by my dislike: I just don't care for his frilly design aesthetic, and after his behavior in episode 4 I also began to tire of his oh-so-carefully-constructed personality. His self-presentation is just too staged, from the sobs to the maquillage.
Well admittedly, victorian style and romance pieces are not for everyone. Nothing wrong with that either; there's alot of other styles to enjoy. As for his personality, I think it's naturally him combined with the teasing he described in school. It's not uncommon for someone to change part of their personality to a kind of defense mode when placed in that environment and to keep it throughout their life.
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Maybe he'll surprise me and someday design something sleek.
Like that envy dress...oooooo....I WANT THAT DRESS!!!
wait, I can't fit it...
I WANT THAT DRESS SO I CAN JUST LOOK AT IT!!!
Later
TTB
designerfan
January 8, 2005 - 06:41 PM
I also agree I Like for the (TOP 3)
1) Kevin
2) Austin
3) Kara
designerfan
January 8, 2005 - 06:42 PM
Poster: caelli21
Subject: Re: The Designers
I think Austin, Kevin, and Kara will be the three designers that will be competing in the New York's Fall Fashion Week.
IloveAustinmore
January 8, 2005 - 07:06 PM
Perhaps Austin apologized and said goodbye to Vanessa and it wasn't shown on camera or they edited out. There are probably hours not shown to us to fill only an hour time slot. Who knows. I don't think he's cold. I think he has EXTREMELY high expectations for himself which sometimes leads to "hysteria". Well at least that's the case for my friends in the arts.
Istya
January 8, 2005 - 07:27 PM
I think Kevin lacks the strong personality/style that it takes to be a designer. You have to have some sort of "signature;" Austin is retro, Jay is punk, and Kara is classy. I think Kevin is often bland, which is why I can't see him making it to the final three.
designerfan
January 8, 2005 - 08:39 PM
Not true about Kevin! He is consistent with his looks. Austin is good but his looks are all over the place, and Kara looks like a costume type designer and comes off tacky at times too. Were talking about designers that design fashion, not costumes if it was a costume show I would give her the points over Kevin. But it’s a designer’s job to design, and sell ideas in clothing design as well as provide real clothing, Consistent clothing, this is where I see Kevin so much better then Kara and Austin.
As for jay I’m not sure he is much more then a side show, though that banana dress was nice. But hated the tinfoil, and the rag he made for the cotton episode, oh ya didn’t he use feathers one it? ya i remember that was pretty tacky!
He’s just loud! And kind of ugly at times.
Don’t forget its design we are judging, not a comedy show. Right? Tell me if I’m wrong?
6ft3LEGEND_2K5
January 8, 2005 - 08:41 PM
I JUST saw Daniel Franco's site ( saw it in another post by a member in here ) - and his skills are on point- thaT RED SUIT- totally blazin' ! - B-D . . . wonder why he was let go from the show ? hmm . . .hey readers fellow members, I got an idea- let's find out who's what in here . . .
We can network amongst each other since all of us are fashion mavericks - ( by the way, when's the 2005 Fashion Awards coming on . . ??? )
Ok Readers- send me a pm - I wanna know how many of us in here are :
* Fashion DESIGNERS ??
* Fashion Design STUDENTS ??
* Fashion Design VETERANS ??
* Professional Fashion Design ILLUSTRATORS ??
* Amateur Fashion Designers SEEKING THE ONE BIG BREAK ?
I'll be waiting !!
loonaloo
January 8, 2005 - 11:14 PM
Ewwww. I wish he would get a haircut and a real job. The kid is TOO cool.
lilmiss23
January 9, 2005 - 07:47 AM
She does have a lot of potential. As far as being talented, she is far beyond her years. No matter what she may do in the heat of the moment, I will always be partial to her! Plus, she's a cutie!!
corprip
January 9, 2005 - 08:08 AM
I'm shocked at all the gratuitous, blinding Austin worship going on here. Once Nora, Alexandra, Wendy, and Robert are eliminated, the next one will be Austin because he is a costume designer, not a fashion designer. He has been stuck in a rut since the Banana Republic challenge and now he's on a train ride down to the bottom where Starr and Daniel are.
The Top 3 are:
1. Jay-- the most creative, versatile, and unique of the designers.
2. Kara-- clearly one of the most skilled and professional.
3. Kevin-- he'll squeak by with passable mediocre designs, but in the end his talent exceeds most of the others I haven't put in my Top 3.
Austin's emotions and heavy reliance on theatrics will do him in. Nora is already tying the rope to her own suicide. Robert is sooo close to getting eliminated by default of not having won anything yet, nor has he really won any praise for any of his designs. Alexandra is a one-trick pony, and pretty soon her limitations will be pushed to the limit and she's gone.
ThomsTeddyBear
January 9, 2005 - 08:11 AM
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I JUST saw Daniel Franco's site ( saw it in another post by a member in here ) - and his skills are on point- thaT RED SUIT- totally blazin' ! - B-D . . . wonder why he was let go from the show ? hmm . . .hey readers fellow members, I got an idea- let's find out who's what in here . . .
We can network amongst each other since all of us are fashion mavericks - ( by the way, when's the 2005 Fashion Awards coming on . . ??? )
Ok Readers- send me a pm - I wanna know how many of us in here are :
* Fashion DESIGNERS ??
* Fashion Design STUDENTS ??
* Fashion Design VETERANS ??
* Professional Fashion Design ILLUSTRATORS ??
* Amateur Fashion Designers SEEKING THE ONE BIG BREAK ?
I'll be waiting !!
Pm's don't work here. I can tell you that I am none of what you categorized up there, but that doesn't matter - I'm a real woman and a real consumer Do have sewing in my blood - grandmother made and sold hats, mom sewed clothes for us kids, and I always sewed together my daughter's halloween costumes. My best?...her kindergartern halloween outfit - white satin with lace trim and zippered back. Stayed up 'til 2am finishing it but she was gorgeous in it and she got alot of compliments. I have no ambition to be in the clothing business though, I just want to buy what I like.
For formal affairs - Austin
For concerts - Jay
For everyday - none
All the clothes are "wearable" but none of them are for everyday so far. I just can't see taking the bus to grocery shop or working on my car in anything they've done yet. That's not a bad thing, not complaining...I like saving nice clothes for nice events.
ThomsTeddyBear
January 9, 2005 - 08:26 AM
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I'm shocked at all the gratuitous, blinding Austin worship going on here. Once Nora, Alexandra, Wendy, and Robert are eliminated, the next one will be Austin because he is a costume designer, not a fashion designer. He has been stuck in a rut since the Banana Republic challenge and now he's on a train ride down to the bottom where Starr and Daniel are.
Here's some sunglasses, you're going to need them because it'll go from blinding to glaring when he makes top 3 - which he will!
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Kevin will be gone soon - his bare-back shower curtain outfit was not cool and his envy dress did not make anyone envious. His BR dress was WAY better than Wendy's but his rock dress was not the best on that girl even if Austin's was off the mark and Jay's should have won. I like Kevin, he's cute and soft-spoken, but he'll be gone.
corprip
January 9, 2005 - 08:40 AM
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Kevin will be gone soon - his bare-back shower curtain outfit was not cool and his envy dress did not make anyone envious. His BR dress was WAY better than Wendy's but his rock dress was not the best on that girl even if Austin's was off the mark and Jay's should have won. I like Kevin, he's cute and soft-spoken, but he'll be gone.
But Kevin has never lost (Austin has the distinction of being the only designer who has). Kevin hasn't even been in the bottom of any of the competitions. Austin has-- twice now. The odds are stacking up against the Golden Boy.
paillette
January 9, 2005 - 09:23 AM
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I'm shocked at all the gratuitous, blinding Austin worship going on here. ... He has been stuck in a rut since the Banana Republic challenge and now he's on a train ride down to the bottom where Starr and Daniel are.
Yes, Austin needs to do something that seems fresh and modern, and SOON. Something without ruffles, bows, flowers, and hearts... Everything he makes is drippingly saccharine.
However, I do believe that Austin probably will stay in for quite some time, for a simple reason. When network developers pitch reality shows, they already have personality types they want to cast. Clearly Austin was cast to fulfill a sort of "diva" personality, and he gets a huge amount of camera time because of it. Whatever the merits, or lack thereof, of his future designs, they'll keep him around because he's such an intrinsic part of the on-air dynamic they've developed thus far. And even I will concede that the guy can cut and sew, even though I would NEVER be caught dead in anything he designs. Gacch!
If someone ever gives me an original Austin Scarlett, I'll trade to someone here for a Vanessa Riley in an instant. Deal?
I think it's a choice between Jay and Kara for my two top picks. Jay really surprises me every week, which is something I really like. But Kara also intrigues me, so I'm waiting to see where they both go from here.
ThomsTeddyBear
January 9, 2005 - 10:37 AM
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Kevin will be gone soon - his bare-back shower curtain outfit was not cool and his envy dress did not make anyone envious. His BR dress was WAY better than Wendy's but his rock dress was not the best on that girl even if Austin's was off the mark and Jay's should have won. I like Kevin, he's cute and soft-spoken, but he'll be gone.
But Kevin has never lost (Austin has the distinction of being the only designer who has). Kevin hasn't even been in the bottom of any of the competitions. Austin has-- twice now. The odds are stacking up against the Golden Boy.
Austin lost and came out on the bottom only once, despite people trying to bump it to twice, and that one time was the rock competition - an event no one was surprised by. His work and his clothes still ride high - Kevin rides the middle line. Even though Kevin was chosen by that girl, the real winner was Jay so truthfully, Kevin didn't win that event.
He makes nice clothes, but if I'm looking to feel completely feminine and beautiful, then I would wear an Austin Scarlett original in a half-sec over any of the other designers. He incorporates yesterday into today and, maybe it's the victorian spirit in me, but I'd rather be backday unique than cookie-cutter today.
paillette
January 9, 2005 - 10:41 AM
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Kevin hasn't even been in the bottom of any of the competitions. Austin has-- twice now. The odds are stacking up against the Golden Boy.
Austin lost and came out on the bottom only once, despite people trying to bump it to twice, and that one time was the rock competition
He also was in the bottom group in the BR challenge, so that's twice.
ThomsTeddyBear
January 9, 2005 - 10:46 AM
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Kevin hasn't even been in the bottom of any of the competitions. Austin has-- twice now. The odds are stacking up against the Golden Boy.
Austin lost and came out on the bottom only once, despite people trying to bump it to twice, and that one time was the rock competition
He also was in the bottom group in the BR challenge, so that's twice.
The bottom people are kept on stage and told why they are in the bottom then they pick the one(s) who are still in. He wasn't in that group - that's once.
fashionflop
January 9, 2005 - 11:06 AM
Nora was my fave with the lawn chair dress, but now she just annoys the crap outta me. She'll be a successful designer for sure one day, as will Vanessa, who shouldn't have gotten the boot. But Nora, young or not, is just too immature to take the top prize. She would be a tyrant of a boss or bawling her head off. Kevin handled it so much better than I would have. I would agree with the earlier poster and told her to run with scissors.
paillette
January 9, 2005 - 11:11 AM
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The bottom people are kept on stage and told why they are in the bottom then they pick the one(s) who are still in. He wasn't in that group - that's once.
As with everything you and I discuss, I doubt I can change your mind once you've made it up.
But for the benefit of discussion: Usually 6 people are kept on stage: 3 best/3 worst. Then there is 1 winner/1 loser, leaving 2 "runners up" apiece in the best and worst categories. All these "runners-up" get to stay "in" -- only the absolute lowest score, loser actually leaves. But that doesn't change the fact that 2 people who get to stay were placed in the "worst" category - and that's where Austin was in the BR challenge.
With all the negative things the judges said about Austin's dress that day -- however much you may disagree -- it was quite clear that he was in the "worst" group. The best group was Wendy (winner), with runner-up Jay, & Alexandra. The worst group was Starr (loser) with runners-up Austin and Robert.
corprip
January 9, 2005 - 11:34 AM
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The bottom people are kept on stage and told why they are in the bottom then they pick the one(s) who are still in. He wasn't in that group - that's once.
As with everything you and I discuss, I doubt I can change your mind once you've made it up.
But for the benefit of discussion: Usually 6 people are kept on stage: 3 best/3 worst. Then there is 1 winner/1 loser, leaving 2 "runners up" apiece in the best and worst categories. All these "runners-up" get to stay "in" -- only the absolute lowest score, loser actually leaves. But that doesn't change the fact that 2 people who get to stay were placed in the "worst" category - and that's where Austin was in the BR challenge.
With all the negative things the judges said about Austin's dress that day -- however much you may disagree -- it was quite clear that he was in the "worst" group. The best group was Wendy (winner), with runner-up Jay, & Alexandra. The worst group was Starr (loser) with runners-up Austin and Robert.
I guess you could say, for once in his life, Austin was the top among the bottoms.
ThomsTeddyBear
January 9, 2005 - 12:04 PM
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The bottom people are kept on stage and told why they are in the bottom then they pick the one(s) who are still in. He wasn't in that group - that's once.
As with everything you and I discuss, I doubt I can change your mind once you've made it up.
No you won't but I suspect the same of you so at least we're on level ground
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But for the benefit of discussion: Usually 6 people are kept on stage: 3 best/3 worst. Then there is 1 winner/1 loser, leaving 2 "runners up" apiece in the best and worst categories. All these "runners-up" get to stay "in" -- only the absolute lowest score, loser actually leaves. But that doesn't change the fact that 2 people who get to stay were placed in the "worst" category - and that's where Austin was in the BR challenge.
With all the negative things the judges said about Austin's dress that day -- however much you may disagree -- it was quite clear that he was in the "worst" group. The best group was Wendy (winner), with runner-up Jay, & Alexandra. The worst group was Starr (loser) with runners-up Austin and Robert.
Ok, here it is via ACTUAL VIDEO TAPE in the order they were sent off stage:
Challenge 1 - Innovation:
1. Vanessa, 2. Nora, 3. Wendy, 4. Austin (winner)
Judges said they felt these were two weakest - 5. Starr, 6. Daniel (out)
Challenge 2 - Envy:
1. Robert, 2. Starr, 3. Kara (winner)
Judges felt these were the three weakest - 4. Nora, 5. Wendy, 6. Mario (out)
Challenge 3 - Banana Republic:
1. Jay, 2. Austin, 3. Wendy (winner), 4. Alexandra
Judges said they felt these were the two weakest - 5. Robert, 6. Starr (out)
Challenge 4 - Rock-n-Roll:
1. Kevin (winner), 2. Wendy, 3. Alexandra, 4. Austin
Judges said these were the two weakest contestans - 5. Nora, 6. Vanessa (out)
Don't hate, don't hate...just throw roses. HEY!...who threw that tomato!