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Stacey718995
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07-05-2007

Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 1:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stacey718995 a private message Print Post    
I didn't really like any of them except (and I am embarrassed about it because I can't stand the guy) I really liked Johnny's skirt. I didn't like the blue belt but the skirt was cute and summery. I would have worn it

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 1:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
I think the idea of wearable clothing is subjective. When PR does those stupid designs using kitchenware or horticultural items, that is undeniably unwearable. The Fashion Show has designs of somewhat dubious taste, but at least they are made of fabric and won't need mowing after a couple weeks.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 1:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
I thought that at the beginning of the season they mentioned that this is a contest to make real clothing for real people and really buyers will be at the fashion shows.

I always thought that PR was a bit more avantguard in their challenges. And I thought FS was trying to set themselves apart from PR by making more wearable clothing.

I think I still like FS more than the rest of you ;).

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Thursday, July 02, 2009 - 4:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
The show's grown on me, Lilfair. I think if they ditched Kelly for someone else, and allowed Isaac to be more his own personality (at least what I've seen of him on some talk shows, etc.) it would be better. There's just a vibe I get that I don't like and it comes from mostly Kelly. I think that's why PR just feels a whole lot more "warm" to me than this show.

Stacy, I loved Johnny's skirt (not the top so much). I thought it was really cute and was something I would even wear.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, July 03, 2009 - 8:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
This show is definitely about wearable fashion, since the winning designer's design is up for sale on Bravo. That part of the show is what I like best about this vs PR.

That said, however, I'm not sure the contestants are really qualified. Some of them can't sew, some of them can't complete an outfit within the allotted time, and some of them simply can't design (although most of 'em are already gone).

Ritfie
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05-09-2006

Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ritfie a private message Print Post    
I, for one, love to shop in bins! I would wear Merlin's outfit, but I was over him when he started in on trashing the other designers. It seemed inconsistent of the judges to say a woman's legs and knees would have to be great to wear Merlin's outfit and yet think Anna's dress would be fine. Anna's model looked way out of proportion. And I'd look dumpy in Reco's outfit. But there are all different body types out there so, of course, most people won't agree with me.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 10:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Merlin's attitude, from the start, has irritated me. I finally watched this episode and was glad he left. And by the way, a maxi skirt (that is too long for you) is NOT a kilt!!!!

I loved Anna's outfit and totally could see the both the tarot card and her vision in it. Not sure it was truly wearable, but it was really pretty. And the top of the dress was perfection! (The entire thing, actually, was really well made and fit her model as it should. Unlike many of the others.)

While Reco's outfit was pretty, I did not see the tarot reading in it, nor did I see the card. All I saw was Reco. And I think that's why Anna won this challenge.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 2:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Isabel Toledo is a guest judge on tonight's show! I lurve her.

Kellsma
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08-28-2002

Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 3:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kellsma a private message Print Post    
Can't wait to see who does the "knock off". Apparently it is quite a scandal.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 3:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
No! A scandal on a reality show? :-)

Cathie
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08-16-2000

Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 8:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cathie a private message Print Post    
I didn't know that we get to vote for the winner--yea!

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 8:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Finally - it was about 3 weeks too late to cut geisha guy. He acted just like my HS kids do when they are caught red-handed, and how dumb did he look denying it when he KNOWS he's being videotaped???

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 9:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
I guessed it would be Johnny; he was way too late in leaving. I actually wish they had let BOTH Johnny and James Paul go tonight; it would have been an interesting twist and very appropriate.

I really would prefer Merlin still in and James Paul out; other than that I am satisfied with the finalists.

I know we keep saying this, but I was so frustrated again with Isaac assessing things in the workroom. All he seems to do is say "interesting" and frown--and critique things that turn out to be good (like the gray dress). Tim Gunn always seems to have pointed comments that turn out to be right-on. Isaac in the workroom is my LEAST favorite part of the show, along with him muttering with Kelly in the hallway afterwards: "Interesting. Can't wait to see it." ad nauseum.

Panda
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07-15-2005

Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 9:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
I agree Beth, both JP and Johnny leaving would have been fine with me!

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 9:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
If PR had been on first (rather than starting in August), I don't think I could have stomached this show. No Tim, no Heidi, no - well, not much - talent.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 10:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
I wonder how much Isaac says to the designers that the producers just don't show. I *hope* it's more than he says on the show, and I'm thinking it has to be because the conversations, especially tonight, had a really stilted air to them.

I totally agreed with the judges tonight--both of the top two dresses were great and both of the bottom two were horrors. And, like the rest of you, I think JP and Johnny both could have gone home tonight and I wouldn't have cared. What a waste of Isabel Toledo, though.

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Friday, July 10, 2009 - 1:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
I just saw an ad for the final Fashion Show, and we only get to vote on THREE of the finalists. Before we vote, the judges will eliminate the bottom of the 4 finalists. All the more reason, I wish James Paul had gone THIS week.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, July 10, 2009 - 6:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Isaac in the workroom is mostly useless. He comes in about a half hour before they are to be done, so any comments he makes really can't be addressed (even if they wanted to).

I've not been much impressed with Johnny OR John Paul, and both could've gone and I'd have been OK with that.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Friday, July 10, 2009 - 7:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
I agree with you who have said that both Johnny and James-Paul should have been eliminated. I know what Johnny did was a huge no-no. But, I have not liked one thing that James-Paul has designed. Not one. I liked Merlin's designs better.

And, agreed about how Isaac and Kelly chit chat about the designers outside the room. It reminds me of mean girls in middle school. They aren't helpful at all with the designers.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, July 10, 2009 - 4:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I agreed with the judges, too... the top dresses. I would totally buy and wear 'em both! The bottom two dresses were just gawdawful. Reco's was very middle of the road and I probably would never be caught dead in it (I don't think it was all that flattering, and wouldn't you be able to see her vajayjay under the short part?).

I really wish James Paul had gone also (I actually called him by the wrong name above). And while Johnny may not have "intentionally" knocked off the Lanvin dress, he sure did a pretty close imitation of it. It was way more than an homage or inspiration.

I hope Daniella or Anna win. I've been mostly impressed with most of their stuff the entire season.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Friday, July 10, 2009 - 7:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
I would have given Johnny at least some benefit of the doubt except that he said Lanvin while he was sketching (and they showed it twice to be sure we saw it - once in the normal chronological spot, and again when Reco was givin' him heck).

Stacey718995
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07-05-2007

Friday, July 10, 2009 - 8:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Stacey718995 a private message Print Post    
I want Anna to win. Daniella is as consistent as Anna but she just irks me. If she was the only one with talent; I would suck it up and say of course she should win, but Anna is very good and she is nice on top of it.

I will say this week Daniella's dress was gorgeous.

The rest of them I don't care about or for.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Saturday, July 11, 2009 - 6:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I was glad Daniella stuck with her own vision. That grey was beautiful, especially with the way she did the crystals. It was a perfect evening dress. And I loved it! (I also loved it because the one should that was open is the one for which I haven't had ANY surgeries, so I could hide the seven little scars and show off my good shoulder! :-))

I think Danielle's also was most original. While I loved the print of Anna's, the cups in the back were last week's, and showed slightly less imagination.

BTW, did anyone else think that a cocktail length dress does NOT an evening dress make? Johnny should've gone just on that. It was not an evening dress in the purest sense of the word.

Sammi
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03-31-2008

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 - 12:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sammi a private message Print Post    
I can't wait for Project Runway to start. They just seem so much more finished and at least all those contestants know how to sew. Johnny didn't know what he was doing with the sewing machine.

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 8:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
I am so miffed that the did this "We're going to eliminate one before you can vote"--
and then they go and eliminate RECO!!
He was actually the one I was going to vote for!
(based on his collection).

I am not sure whether to vote or not.
I thought they should have eliminate James Paul,
or Daniella (because of the fit, or lack thereof, of her trousers).

I am just not happy with this show.
Can't wait for project runway.