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Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Friday, October 22, 2010 - 7:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Kohls does not equal granola.

Carlpsmom
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01-03-2004

Friday, October 22, 2010 - 8:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Carlpsmom a private message Print Post    
Kohls is not high fashion or haute couture, but someone should let Vera Wang and Dana Buchman know it is not good enough for designers.
OK, I know maybe I should not be irritated by this, but I was. Oh well, I like my "style" or lack thereof.

Panda
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07-15-2005

Friday, October 22, 2010 - 9:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
<<<<< likes to shop at Kohl's!!!! East coast here and you know that "east coast girls are hip"...LOL

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Friday, October 22, 2010 - 4:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
BTW, did anyone think NGFDMCM looked like she was with child last night? Don't get me wrong, she still looked lovely, but I thought her torso region looked like she was pregnant. I wonder how old she is, anyhow.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Friday, October 22, 2010 - 4:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
A few random thoughts:

* As a human being, I did feel badly for Gretchen's story. Also as a human being, I thought her collection was completely butt-ugly and Western Holly Hobby. And I agree with Costacat - those tights she was wearing? Baby poo toffee.

* I was also completely surprised by the house Andy grew up in. Not because of the house itself -- I've seen many houses like it in Asia and even Hawaii -- but because Andy apparently never "complained" about his non-privileged upbringing, and seemed to be completely at home in NYC. He seems to have taken strength from his background, and is proud of it. I'm just recently getting to that point in my own life, too, where I celebrate my background, instead of feel embarassed by it. (Yes, I just pulled a Grandpa Gunn and made it all about me).

* I never shopped at Kohl's until recently. After DH did a photo shoot for some of their clothes (I saw the photos and liked the look of the stuff, and he was raving), I went and bought a bunch of stuff. I have a Simply Vera jacket that I get compliments on from the richest of Beverly Hills richies. I paid $59 bucks for it.

* From the pics of the runway shows, I think Mondo should win. I wouldn't wear any of his outfits, mind you, but I found it most captivating. (Interestingly, the designer this year whose designs most matched my personal style was April's -- though no, I don't wear bloomer pants)

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Friday, October 22, 2010 - 4:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Nina is indeed pregnant.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, October 22, 2010 - 6:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
LOL West Coast here and not at all hip but I do shop at Kohl's (just yesterday, in fact).. not that I consider it high fashion but that's fine too.

Like both Mondo and Alex.

I was amazed by the tights outfit and at least one other that Gretchen wore on the runway in this last show. Eeek.

But then all the Hansel and Gretel hairstyles kind of go with her crunchy granola (or.. love it.. Holly Hobbie) looks.

Oh Yankee! I'm sure I know the jacket you got!! They didn't have my size so I missed out on that.. I just bet it was that jacket and it is very cool and certainly would look good on you! Jealous. I have quite a few of the Simply Vera Vera Wang items. I did get this rain jacket of hers last year and at a great sale price and wasn't sure if I'd wear it until we had all those crazy rainstorms early this year and I swear I get compliments on it everywhere. Funny.

I had read somewhere that Nina was pregnant.. wonder if they will incorporate it into a season as they did with Heidi's.. though it would be scary to design for Nina, I would think.

Peeper
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06-14-2004

Friday, October 22, 2010 - 7:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Peeper a private message Print Post    
I was so disappointed by last nights show. After all the bullying he went through I was so hoping that Michael C would make the finale. Although I don't think his collection would bring him a win, it was definitely better than Gretchen's.

PR may have jumped the shark this season. The poor decisions of the judges and the gang mentality cruelty by the contestants, made this a very unentertaining show to me. Jessica Simpson as a guest judge for the finale???

The only hope I have is that Gretchen's clothes will be embarrassing to PR and the producers at the finale. The worst to walk down the runway ever.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Friday, October 22, 2010 - 7:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Tish, she is 43. And a half.

Gemma120in2002
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07-05-2003

Friday, October 22, 2010 - 7:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gemma120in2002 a private message Print Post    
I wake up at 4am during the week so that my mind has enough time to kick into gear for my day. Friday mornings I usually sit and watch Project Runway with my hair standing on end all over my head, holding a steaming cup of coffee, and I get my snark on. This morning I really loved the show, because we got to see the dresstestants outside of the competition, and for the first time, I felt like I was seeing more than just shallow window dressing for the show. Gretchen, who is my least favorite this year, seems to have grown a great deal because of the hardships she's gone through, and because of the feedback she'd probably gotten from people by the time that visit was filmed. She seemed genuine and thoughtful instead of self aggrandizing and vindictive. She had what seemed like genuine compassion for Michael C.

Michael C. made me cry this morning. I don't think that he was show boating or throwing any kind of fit because of anger or ugliness. I think he was so deeply invested in being successful that when he didn't make the final three he was completely crushed. He, more than any other contestant this year, has had to not only suffer the criticism of the judges, but he had to suffer cruel and unfair bullying and ostracism at the hands of his fellow competitors. Between Ivy and Gretchen, there was a campaign of what had to be lies leveled against him that turned the others against him as well. This is a reality show. If he had cheated with double-sided tape, or if he had told people not to put buttons in Ivy's bowl, it would have been on tape. Reality shows live for that kind of controversial crap. They even got the Karma needle flying into Ivy's eye for crying out loud.

Michael C. didn't thank them for the opportunity, and he didn't congratulate the finalists at that moment because it was the final blow, and he just couldn't take it. Gretchen and Ivy couldn't even take constructive criticism, what would they have done had they been treated they way they treated Michael C.

Mondo became Michael C's biggest ally and advocate after he worked with him. Michael C. isn't a martyr because he didn't take all of the crap they tried to shovel down his throat like it was a gift from on high. He rolled his eyes and he spoke his mind because that was the only place he was able to have a voice. He would suggest an idea during that hideous group challenge, and he was dismissed as though he was the town idiot they mistakenly selected instead of the gifted one they meant to call.

I wanted Michael C. to be in the final 3, and I hate that he didn't make it. I think that he will be in demand for the effortless designs he does so well.

I hope Mondo wins. He's the most creative and talented person this year, and he has earned the win.

Andy has really grown, and he paid attention to the judges. That gorgeous little black dress he designed for the last competition immediately made me think of Robert Palmer's "Addicted To Love" girls.

Gretchen still has ugly clothes, but SHE doesn't seem to be as ugly as she was before. That was good to see.

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Friday, October 22, 2010 - 7:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
I thought Tim Gunn's comment to Michael Costello was interesting: that the decision was based on the judges' "whim". Is there a blog entry somewhere with Tim's thoughts on that final judging?

During the watching of the show, I seriously wondered if they would let all four go through. In fact, I was hoping so, especially when I saw Andy and Michael as last on the runway.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Friday, October 22, 2010 - 9:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Michael was robbed, he should have won over Gretchen. I cant wait for the reunion, I am hoping to hear he went on to great things and his parents are supportive.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 1:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
gracias for the info re: NGFDMCM. She really looks great, pregnant or not. She's one of those people whose age is hard to figure out for me. On the one hand, I could imagine her being in her mid-30s because she looks damn good, but on the other hand I can imagine her being 50 and "well-preserved." Plus, she's been a big deal in fashion mags since this series started (back then, she was NGFDEM, I think) that it would make total sense that she would be a bit older.

I totally love Nina, especially her comment to Gretchen: "Well, it didn't pique MY interest!"

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
The problem I had with Michael's look is that they were of a style that didn't actually look 'sewn.' The others have complained that he doesn't know how to sew, so I thought that may have been why he didn't go forward.

Laneesmom
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05-12-2005

Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 5:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Laneesmom a private message Print Post    
Gretchen's looks......bbbllllleeeeccchhhhhh!

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Saturday, October 23, 2010 - 6:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Oh, Tisha, YES!! I totally loved Nina's retort to Gretchen.. no interest, not even picqued.. we know Nina is not the reason Gretchen went to final three. (Heidi.. for sure)

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 7:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
The thing about Michael's breakdown was that it was very genuine. There was real pain in his face and in his whole body. And as someone said, it was not the pain of losing, it was the pain of not proving to his parents that he was "good enough."

Amd we do not know for sure that he did not thank the judges. It was not shown, but they don't always show everything. And after he pulled himself together, he made it clear to the other contestants that he was happy for them. He even apologized for "ruining" their celebration.

I just hope that after they saw the show, they will realize that they must support him in whatever HE wants, not what they want for him.

I too, felt that Michael was cheated. I have never understood the love the judges had for Gretchen. To me her clothes look like something you would find at the Salvation Army. I am sorry, but it just not look new and fresh, and especially not young as the judges always seem to want. How she won is a mystery to me. One of the judges said her clothes looked cheap and another said they did not excite her. Just who liked them?

I think Gretchen made it in because the producers were not ready to let her go just yet. She provides too much drama. And remember in the small print, it says the producers have a say in decisions.

At least they got the top one right. Mondo should win this thing. If he doesn't, I may give up on this show completely.

Watching2
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07-07-2001

Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 7:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Watching2 a private message Print Post    
Hopefully, Michael C. found some customers or someone who wanted to support him in the fashion industry since while he was an official finalist, he did get to show his line.

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 8:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
I found a Michael Costello website at
http://michaelcostellocouture.com/
but there's not too much content there.

Also found his Facebook page, but again, not much recent activity.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, October 24, 2010 - 9:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Allietex, Heidi did like (so she said) Gretchen's stuff. I think that is why she is in final three.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, October 25, 2010 - 3:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Until the finale, I think the contestants are barred from posting much anywhere. So I wouldn't be surprised that you wouldn't find much current content anywhere.

Until this season, I really liked Heidi and her sense of style. But seeing how much she always liked Gretchen's monstrosities, and what her own line looks like on Amazon, I really have to question her "taste level" (to quote the judges).

Ocean_islands
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09-07-2000

Monday, October 25, 2010 - 1:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ocean_islands a private message Print Post    
Mondo's clothes in general are clown clothes. Clowns need to wear something, it's true -- but he is very overrated. Obviously it's just the drama factor playing in.

Gretchen is kooky, but judges love that. Michael made just one mistake -- having everything the same color. Andy has grown the most and it would be great if he took it down, but Mondo is definitely going to win. It's very predictable.

Nerovh
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06-12-2005

Monday, October 25, 2010 - 2:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nerovh a private message Print Post    
There are several of Mondo's pieces that I would definitely wear, I don't consider them "clown" clothes. Yes, he can be over-the-top now and then, but I think he is learning to edit himself and a lot of his stuff is really nice.

Lakecat
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10-01-2006

Monday, October 25, 2010 - 3:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lakecat a private message Print Post    
The way Mondo mixes his patterns and colors are interesting and unique, but I dont really find the design of his clothes anything out of the ordinary.Id like Andy to win too.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 12:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Project Rungay on Michael's Collection: link

They declare it very "Palm Springs." No mention of Vegas.