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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, August 16, 2006 - 9:32 pm
Tell me more, please, about tonight's episode and who's off the show...I can't access cable for a day or so....
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, August 16, 2006 - 10:08 pm
Beth -- here's the run-down. The contestants were loaded into the van and driven to Newark, NJ; there they stood in front of a loading dock door for their next challenge. When it opened, it was a recycling center ... they could create any type of outfit, but they had to use recycled materials, and the materials had to fit into the two bins they were given. Next they were taken to another store (looked like a hobby place) and given $25 to spend on more supplies. The hardest part, at least from their comments, was the lack of time. They returned to the work room at 2:00 PM and they only had until midnight to create their outfit. Kayne struggled -- and ended up tossing his original skirt after Tim said it looked like a craft show entry. His new skirt he personally described as a "fairy skirt" because it had silver "leaves" around it. Alison also struggled. She had used colored paper to create these strips that she was going to use for the skirt (very cool combos), but when she tried to sew them, it just didn't work. She ended up using some kind of paper in a poofy skirt. It was not flattering, and she knew it. Laura did a "Laura" dress -- high waist, white, v-neck, and the skirt on the back said "for nuts only" (it was originally a peanut sack). It was understated, elegant and fit well. Jeffrey actually did really well. He used various papers (extremely hard to describe) to create a skirt that looked like it had a belt and a striped top. He painted strips and the belt onto the dress in yellows, blues, and greens for a really gorgeous combination. It was unique, looked like a real dress and just worked well. Vince's dress was hideous. It was white, long and had hardly any movement at all. He wanted it 'artsy' so it had confetti and other scraps of paper glued to it. Many of the "other" things stuck out FROM the dress, and the model could hardly walk in the darn thing. Robert made a silver dress that was fitted at the top and had a flouncy little bottom. It wasn't particularly outstanding, but it kept him safe. Uli -- hmmm, can't for the life of me remember her dress! Sorry! Michael's winning creation had a white skirt, cream colored top (no idea what type of materials he used) and a plastic shawl. It looked like an actual outfit and fit beautifully. It was actually hard to tell that he hadn't used regular material for the outfit. Laura and Vince were snarky to each other at the end, even when Alison came back to say her goodbyes -- Kayle finally reminded them they needed to help Alison say goodbye and told them to lay off for a while. Hope that helps tide you over until you can see the show. 
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 2:10 am
ditto everything Teach said!
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 3:53 am
I tried to post earlier, and it wouldn't take the message! Hope it will now! Thanks so much Teach, great accounting! I am sorry to see Alison go--I really wished she had won the doggie contest!
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 4:42 am
It was SO UNFAIR for Alison to have gone - at least the monochrome look was flattering as opposed to Kayne's outfit which was just horrible. And I just HATED that they said "especially as a WOMAN you should have known better", like it would have been understandable for a man! TOTALLY SEXIST! She has had some great outfits and gets blown out of the contest because of a less than one day challenge involving recyclables? Just WRONG!
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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 5:31 am
I was sad to see Alison go, too...but was glad Kayne stayed. I don't understand why Angela wasn't at the bottom, as she created another monstrosity. I think Vincent's falls into that category as well. I'd have had Vincent and Angela in the bottom 2. And, I also hate that "as a woman" stuff. They are all designing for women, doesn't matter what their gender is...she shouldn't be held to a higher standard, just the same standard. Was glad to see Robert in the middle this week(would have preferred him in the top, but I was just glad to see him safe). I actually loved his dress. It was just beautifully shaped, beautifully made. I'm glad he didn't bore them this week! Boy, Laura seems to have problems with people, huh? Kayne & Robert were snarking on her big time while they were eating dinner, then she and Kayne get into it before the runway show, then she starts up with Vincent after the show. I don't know if Vincent said anything to precipitate her little outburst, if he did, we didn't see it. From what we saw, she just started in on his design. It was nice that Michael won, but I preferred Jeffrey's dress. I just think he went too far with painting it. The top looked amazing when Tim did his walkthrough, but Jeffrey painted it after that, and I think it lost something. I did LOVE Michael's bustier top, but didn't care much for the wrap or skirt. I do get why the judges thought it was better, because her really had a concept behind it...but still, if I had to wear one, Jeffrey's actually looked wearable. (I just updated my blog for this week's ep.)
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Zummat
Member
01-31-2006
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 5:32 am
If I remember correctly, Uli's dress had a white top and foil combined with something turquoise braided into strips for the skirt. I too am sorry that Allison is gone. Vincent's dress was just horrible. I look at these garments as if they were real clothes and could you function in them. How the heck could you even think of sitting down in Vincent's dress? Plus it was just plain ugly. You can see Jeffrey seething. He's living his worst nightmare. Michael wins again and Laura gets adoration from the judges. I personally like Laura's and Michael's designs the best. I like clean and not frilly clothes.
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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 5:39 am
Uli's dress was quite lovely. I loved the skirt from it. I believe it was made from paper and mylar:

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Jan
Moderator
08-01-2000
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 8:54 am
Cdbga , when I couldn't get into TVCH this AM to see who won, I thought "I wonder if Cdbga has updated her site yet" and you had!!!!!! Thanks so much for all the great info. I am glad i bookmarked your blog   
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 3:05 pm
From the still photos I've seen, I love Uli's and love Jeffrey's and don't really see why Michael won (his still doesn't look like a "real" dress to me) and why Alison was sent home (instead of Vincent).
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 3:08 pm
I like Vincent quite a lot. I am also glad to see they have "older" contestants.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 3:51 pm
From Tim's blog... Alison is OUT. This was a tragic outcome. Alison created her entire look out of plain, flat pages of manila paper. How much duller could materials get? But her design was an origami and sculptural masterpiece in my opinion. Foolish me, I thought she could win. Neither of us anticipated that the asymmetry of the design would bug the judges. However, she and I both anticipated that the bulkiness of the pleated corset would add more girth to her already-plus-size model. That was her death knell. Chacun ¨¤ son go¨³t. It¡¯s a matter of taste. Alison, we will miss you more than I can adequately express. In the end, Vincent is Vincent and there¡¯s no stopping him nor advising him. His look was god-awful in my opinion. And his model could barely walk the runway in his preposterous creation. But I guess Vincent has the last laugh; he¡¯s still in. WHY? http://www.bravotv.com/blog/timstake/2006/08/waste_not_want_not.php?page=4
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Jandy
Member
07-08-2005
| Thursday, August 17, 2006 - 4:54 pm
i love, love Laura's clothes. i wish i could wear the things she wears herself.
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Cdbga
Member
10-04-2004
| Friday, August 18, 2006 - 3:22 am
Beth, Michael's outfit looked much better on the show than in the pictures I've seen. I didn't like the plastic wrap at all, but the top was beautiful. I think he really won it with his presentation, though...he talked about thinking of each of the materials he used as a different fabric (the plastic as organza, the material for the top as taffeta, and the skirt material as linen). It really came across as something he'd thought a lot about...and you know Nina's most common compliment is "He/She really thought about it". I wouldn't have picked him as the winner, but I can see why the judges were swayed his way. Also, how gross was Vincent with all his "that got me off" & "that turns me on" stuff about his design? Uggghhhh!
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Tuzza
Member
08-19-2005
| Friday, August 18, 2006 - 5:20 pm
LOL On the whole "that turns me on" Vincent stuff.... My boyfriend came over and he wanted to watch some sporting thing. I wanted to watch Project Runway...so I got to watch but when Vincent was saying all that stuff, my boyfriend said, "you have to be kidding me, I gave up baseball for you to watch Project Pornway." He was right, I was totally creeped out by Vincent.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 8:47 am
Vincent is a hoot but I thought he should have been the one that was out of style.
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, August 20, 2006 - 1:51 pm
Vincent - UGH If Kayne has defended his dress as his "vision" he might have faired better. Instead, he was just making excuses and that shows in how the judges felt. Maybe because Vincent was so passionate about his garbage paper that is why he stayed and Alison went? Vincent needs to go soon but I'm afraid he might have a mental breakdown. 'squeek'
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, August 21, 2006 - 9:06 pm
I truly do think that Heidi had a point... how could a female designer do that to a female? Although I loved the way she constructed her outfit, it really did make her model look horrible. And the hair! Ohmy! Michael knows how to sell his designs. Both of the last two times the judges commented on how well he "presented." Vincent... truly, that man scares the heck outta me. That "turns me on" stuff really and truly was creepy, and his dress was downright awful. I felt sorry for his model -- trying to "glide" down the runway. I liked Laura's dress, but I think she's too "one note." Her designs are nice and simple, but they are ALL the same -- nice and simple. Poor Kayne. That dress was an abomination. I almost liked the long skirt better... at least it would've belled out somewhat and wouldn't have looked so busy. Jeffry... is he the one with the painted blue/yellow dress? I liked the design, but hated the colors. A bit too "dirty" for my liking. The movement of the dress down the runway was awesome, though. It did look like a real dress, and not something made outta recycleables. Uli's dress was interesting. It did kinda look like a cocktail dress until you looked closely and saw what it was made of. As far as the rest? I can't remember any of 'em, so they must've been unimpressive! 
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 6:08 am
Since Bravo sits silently on the judging panel Vincent's personality played a part in their decision. This show has integrity and does not steer the judging, as we see in other shows, but there is an entertainment element at play and production does have a vote. Alison was very conservative and quiet. One may argue that Chloe was not a stand out in this department but she had some snap to her. Michael has taught us that presentation is key. The others are not picking up on this because they are not privy to the judges comments, of course. His skirt was way too stiff to take top honors but he won anyway! Uli and Jeff had more wearable creations. Laura is quickly fulfilling the one note slot. I do think she is a contender for the final 3 though. She is outspoken and creating friction already, always a good quality for longevity and she is skilled. Tim will probably push her outside of her upper east side, socialite box. She would offer a good contrast in fashion week to the bolder designers, whoever they may be. Michael has winner written all over him. I was surprised to see that only Jeff used color. I thought he was a shoo in for that reason alone. They loved that Daniel was the only one who used flowers on his dress in the garden comp last season. I don't think Kayne can go the distance. When designing a gown he is right there in his comfort zone but one step outside of it and he falters. I am surprised to see Robert be so conservative coming from Barbie design. It is early still but I don't see a strong personality among them. Vincent is quirky and Jeff has some edges but there is no stand out. I am not sure this show can ever top season one. It remains my favorite and always will no matter who they have, however. The icon show was probably the best out of all seasons as far as having the most appealing and creative outfits.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 6:00 am
I love Uli and Laura's designs. Laura has such classic lines in her work. Uli brings tasteful creativity to everything.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 12:00 pm
I probably like Uli the best overall; I think she should have won this last time, if not Jeffrey. My favorites are Uli, Kayne, Jeffrey is growing on me, and Robert I like so much as a person, I just want to see more from him as a designer. Jury is out for me on Michael (I DIDN'T like this last design, except for the top!), and Laura is middle of the road, never goofs, but always plays it "safe" (she looked for a material this last time that was "most like fabric", ie the peanut sack). Also, did anyone find it ironic that after criticizing Angela's "granny circles" so many times, Laura put something similar on the belt of that peanut sack outfit!!?? (although it was a nice accent).
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Darrellh
Member
07-21-2004
| Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 8:30 pm
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 8:38 pm
So sad to see Robert go, just about the nicest guy on the show! But when I heard them say "boring" one more time, I was worried. When I saw Robert and Jeffrey standing alone, I was afraid it would be Robert. Boy, Jeffrey blew it BIG TIME, both in design and in customer satisfaction! Went back down a notch or two in my estimation. I still see Uli as the abolutely most consistent...I think she is the only one who hasn't "slipped" at least once. Was surprised that Vincent won tonight, but thought he actually deserved it! It's interesting that when working with other designers, he doesn't seem to colaborate well, but when collaborating with a customer, it really worked.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 9:51 pm
Agree Beth. I was sad to see Robert go, and I haven't figured out why Laura isn't getting the same criticism about "boring." She seems very much a one-trick pony, regardless of whether or not that "trick" fits the woman. Even though it's obvious Jeffrey has overcome some tremendous hurdles to get where he is, his absolute lack of respect was NOT acceptable behavior. You don't have to like someone or even agree with them to be polite. Uli's outfit, once again, was fantastic! I love how she took into account the customer's taste, her own love of patterns AND the design that would be most flattering to her model. Kayne's outfit, IMHO, was cute. I sorta' understand the judges' complaints, but I thought she looked adorable and the colors worked so well w/her complexion. Vince's dress WAS nice. It wasn't what I would have picked for first place, but it certainly was in the top. I'd have loved to have seen Michael's reversible dressed in the reverse as well (not sure how a model could pull THAT off! LOL). Angela's fringy design did NOTHING for me. The color was flat (and it appeared the black of the top didn't even match the black of the bottom -- which I didn't know was possible), and the little pants underneath were NOT age appropriate at all. I don't think it was necessarily the worst, but I thought Robert's had more "punch" because of the color. Another great show. This is certainly a talented bunch, so despite the low-key nature of most of them (they seem to all truly be friends w/each other -- with a couple minor exceptions), I still enjoy watching their creativity.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 10:07 pm
Jeffery should have gone tonight, if only for the way he treated his client. How many clients in the real world are going to sit meekly by and let him tell them he doesn't care what they like, only what the judges like, and that he'll make what he wants and she'll wear it. I'd have told him to stuff that dress in a place inappropriate to say out loud and told him to find another damn model. He's now down at the bottom of my list with Laura and her snobbish attitude towards dogs. Neither one of them can leave fast enough for me. I liked this challenge. But I wish they'd have all had to try and design for plus sized women. I didn't like how the designers who picked first all picked the slimmer models first. It was rather obvious none of them wanted to design for the larger woman. Some even said as much out loud.
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