I wonder if more people will use this room in the upcoming season of PR than the last. It looked like a lot of folks didn't make the move over from Bravo to Lifetime. Or was it move from NY to LA?
Just read that this season was filmed in September-October 2008 and when the designers showed at Fashion Week in February 2009, they weren't identified or introduced because the season hadn't even begun to be aired. That would be disappointing, to have a runway show & not even have your name attached to your collection.
I was surprised they eliminated the crazy girl over the guy with no dress. She was good at least for entertainment value, while he didn't even make a wearable outfit.
- Shannon Jiménez
I agree, Shannon. It was probably based on the portfolio he & she showed & they saw more potential in his work for future competitions.
- Liz
I haven't been since it just seemed like a cheap stand-in for Runway. Is it worth it? Are the designers any good?
- Shannon Jiménez
The designers are comparable to what you'd see on Project Runway, some are better, IMO. The difference is the judging. They have an audience composed of people who work in fashion in NYC and they vote on the entries to pick the top 2 and bottom 2. Then a panel of 4 (Kelly Rowland, Isaac Mizrahi, Fern Mallis [who organizes Fashion Week] and a guest judge) pick the winning and losing designer.
- Liz
The Guest Judge is really ruining it. American Idol Bitch Judge!
- Victor Ryden 美久太阿
Just saw a Bravo commercial for a PR clone for...makeup design! First clothing design, then food, hair and interior design and now competitive makeup? They should really move on to some other artistic areas. Maybe competitive bookbinding? Computer hacking? Dog grooming? Hedge trimming? Mixtapes?
So, what did you think of X winning Project Runway? I won't post any spoilers but I will say that I thought Kenley's collection was hit or miss, Korto's was colorful & vibrant but had a lot of short dresses and Leanne's was the most cohesive as a collection but her theme became predictable.
And I thought the judges were very kind and more flattering than usual. They either liked these collections more than in past seasons or they are mellowing.
- Liz
Hiding eyes, it's only 7:15 in LA, no details please....
- Victor Ryden 美久太阿
I agree with everything you said, Liz. I was happy that Leanne won, though. In the end I liked hers the best and she has been the most consistent throughout the season.
- Shannon Jiménez
i cannot believe i watched the last episode and totally stopped paying attention before the end.
- Krista K
How can you judge a fashion collection wearing sunglasses, no wonder he picked those boring clothes with no color, that all looked alike!
- Victor Ryden 美久太阿
Except for Chloe's collection, I think we should be able to predict future winners from now on...whoever has the most consistent, original collection with a variety of kinds of pieces. It doesn't matter whether it is wearable or whether anyone would actually buy it. Creative over commercial.
A singular vision with all of the pieces in the collection fitting together, that seems to be more important than having a collection full of highs & lows. What seems repetitive in design to us seems cohesive to the judges.
- Liz
"NYPost.com's Jarett Wieselman got the low-down on the tension between "Project Runway" winner Leanne and her nemesis Kenley. (NYPost.com) "
- Steve Isaacs
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soooo.... kenley still hasn't been sent home? theyre "intrigued" by what her show might be like?? she makes ill-fitting garments, uses the same old lady shower curtain fabrics, and has become master of one thing: ironic hipster "quirky" 50's dresses. i have no desire to see her show. bad season
She's stupid for always jumping at the judges with an attitude--the important people in the competition who decide her fate . . . Oh my life was hard...i can't help being defensive because i always had to fight... this isn't easy. really? and totally loved that fabric from last episode!! mmm purple scales
- Krista K
She's got a bad attitude. I can't stand listening to her. "It's not supposed to be elegant Heidi". And she never takes Tim's advice.
- Benjamin Golub
She mellowed out this week and was even nice to everyone, and had good designs.
- Victor Ryden 美久太阿
I can't believe that Kenley is in the Final 3 and Jerrell was cut (even though the final 6 all showed at Bryant Park). I wasn't a Jerrell fan & I like Korto but her dress was the worst. It sucked though giving them that extra, last minute bridesmaid's dress challenge when they all had work to do on their collections. Like they needed the extra...
Plus, this way I got two out of three of my first-episode finalist predictions right :) I had Kenley, Korto, and Suede... not too bad, though last season I got all three right!
- Shannon Jiménez
Also, I agree with you, Trish. I think they kept Korto on the based on the strength of her previous designs.
- Shannon Jiménez
Korto's dress was shockingly bad. I couldn't wrap my head around what was going on up top - no shape, at all. That said, everything but the middle of Jerrell's dress was a mess. While I agree that Korto's past work influenced their decision, you also saw nothing new or different from Jerrell on the runway. It was another sparkly, overworked outfit. If I was a judge, I wouldn't be compelled to see any more either. I think there's more of a surprise factor with Korto.
- Heather Cee