Meh is the only word that can describe my feelings about Project Runway this season. I only kind of like some of the designers. There's nothing great about it. The annoyingness of a few of the designers outweighs my kind of like for the others.
The designers I like at this point are Kenley (she has cute personal style, and overall, has done the best work so far), Terri (consistently underrated I think), Korto...and that's it. I did like Wesley. I think he would have done some good work, but he majorly messed up in the green challenge. P.S. Natalie Portman as a guest judge=zzzzzz snoozefest.
Suede needs to go away. Far far away. He is obnoxious. I am still fuming mad about him winning a few weeks ago with that ass outfit that looked like a cherry pie on crack.
They chose THIS to manufacture for bluefly.com? WTF? I think the judges were smoking extra crack that day.
Kenley's was the only one in the top 3 that was decent.
BTdubs, I have to say it right now...she has the BEST model, Shannone. This girl has got attitude and I like it.
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So this week I was not excited for the challenge for various reasons.
1. While I do feel that they are important, I don't care about the summer olympics. I have no desire to watch any of the events. I do feel that it is important to support your country, root for them, etc...but I just can never watch them. I get so bored. The only olympic event that I even care about is figure skating. Because I am secretly a gay man. And I love Sasha Cohen. Like LOVE. She is amazing. I loved the challenge in season 2 when she came on.
2. Apolo Ohno is annoying. And WTF does he have to do with fashion??? Not one thing.
3. Basically I was annoyed because I didn't want to see this challenge. Little did I know that a vast majority of the designers would not grasp the concept of designing for ATHLETES.
Ok. So here's my thoughts.
Terri. I thought this was the winner. That scarf is amazing. The jacket seems so classic Americana but with a twist. The pants have a divine fit. The only thing that's wrong is the tube top sits really low. Its just odd and gives her wonky boobs.
Suede. Meh. Its not terrible. I hate the skirt. It looks like one of those cheap costumes you can get at party city. The top is uneven and it bothers me. Not appropriate for the olympics. Just kinda bleh.
Stella. Ok. I get why the losing designer was kicked off this week. Totally deserved. BUT OMG THIS WAS WORSE. How the hell is this supposed to represent the USA or the olympics? Its not even attractive. How was this not in the bottom 3? The judges didn't say anything about it???? I guess its more appropriate than the cocktail dresses in the bottom 3...but COME ON. Stella should not be on the show. I don't see any innovation or talent. They put her in the top 3 in the green challenge...wtf??? That outfit was TRASH. Also, she is annoying.
Leanne. I'm starting to warm up to her. She is from Portland after all. I like the collar. Not the most innovative design up there, but it was appropriate, it had class and it was semi interesting.
Korto...the winner! I liked this one. I ABSOLUTELY agreed with Korto and Terri being the top 2. Although Terri should have won. I don't like the vest, but it works. I give her the most credit for the fit and execution of those pants. She made linen pants look completely tailored. And for that alone she deserved credit. Every time I see people wear linen, it is completely wrinkled and can look sloppy. KUDOS for these pants!!!
Although, if you were an athlete with ANY defined muscles, these pants would not work. Still, I like Korto's aesthetic and I like her personality. She's got attitude with the talent to back it up.
Kenley. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this. Its so not appropriate for the Olympics, but I LOVE. I think I just love her style. I want that skirt ASAP. See what I mean about that model? LOVE HER.
Kelli. Again, I really like this. It is more appropriate for the Olympians, but it wasn't the best. I really love retro clothes, so of course I love this 40s throw back. Love the bow.
Keith. Don't like. Don't HATE. But I definitely don't even like it. Didn't he already make that skirt in the first challenge? Ok, I take it back. I do hate this. Also, I want to like him because I saw how sensitive he was to one of the models in some unseen footage from ep. 1. But seriously, he's kind of douchey. And the rat tail NEEDS to go. ASAP.
Joe. Its definitely the most obvious. I hate the skort. And I hate how long it is in the front. But it has great details (LOVE LOVE LOVE the red and blue zipper), but I wouldn't have picked this for the win.
Jerell. I kind of like him. He's bitchy in a fun way. I feel like we could be friends. If he wore a real shirt (I'm tired of seeing his sternum). This is completely inappropriate for an olympian. Seriously. Tim Gunn got it completely right when he said this was Lucy Ricardo. Which is probably why I like it. Its completely wrong for the challenge, but completely right for me to look at. I watched A LOT of I Love Lucy the past few days when I was at the beach with my best friend. Excessive amounts. I love love love I Love Lucy.
Jennifer...got the boot. Its cute in a Sunday brunch kinda way. But come on...this was just messed up. Also, that fabric on the skirt is heinous. It reminds me of Troop Beverly Hills, when they go to Giorgio...
That movie is about 150 different kinds of awesome.
Daniel...wtf? This is so not appropriate. I don't believe your LAME excuse of not having seen the opening ceremonies. I haven't either and I still know that this is wrong. Bad choice of fabric. Royal blue looks purple under those lights. He should have known that. If this was sewn better, it could have been cute in a costumey way...like in a revival of Guys and Dolls...I could see Adelaide wearing this...but not for this challenge.
Blayne. Why and how does he even exist? The "tanorexic" comments weren't even funny. His skin makes me sad. He looks like a 35 year old handbag, and he is 23. And he is SO ANNOYING. He is stuck in this 80s rut...and while I LOVE THE 80s, this is not good 80s.
Its so Xanadu. And not knowing about Sgt. Pepper is just, I, I can't even put it into words. Ok. I can. Even if you have no idea who that is, you still don't disrespect the Beatles by saying "I just don't do the Beatles. I mean, I liked "Across the Universe" and it was all Beatles but other people sang it. I mean maybe I like the Beatles but maybe a bit more progressive and to the now. Sorry Ringo". FUCK. YOU. BLAYNE. Have some respect. Or better yet, don't comment on your stupidity....
So that's my wrap up for this week. Still not loving this season.
