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Nerovh
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06-12-2005

Friday, August 20, 2010 - 10:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nerovh a private message Print Post    
I didn't think it was a "spoiler" to tell who won after the east coast show is over? I hope not, because I think I've come here right after the show and commented about it before. Is that all right?

Kappy
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06-28-2002

Friday, August 20, 2010 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kappy a private message Print Post    
I think you're right, Nero. It's not a spoiler once the show has aired.

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Friday, August 20, 2010 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
It isn't a spoiler after the show aired, and it's in Costa's post...

Scout
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01-20-2005

Friday, August 20, 2010 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scout a private message Print Post    
This was one of those episodes where I felt like I was seeing something completely different than the judges. I don't think I agreed with them about anything.

I wasn't at all fond of the orchid hat that Kristin got stuck with. I could see why she struggled.
I loved Christopher's dress - I don't see what it was that they disliked so much. The color and style looked like it went perfectly with his hat.

Actually, my favorite outfit was Gretchen's, and even though her ego needs to take a hit, I thought her design matched with the hat beautifully. I was surprised they didn't comment on hers at all.

I never understand why they consider certain garments "original". They loved Michael C's and it seems like we've seen that dress many times.

Cassanova's dress did look straight out of the 80's, but he does seem to have some great sewing skills.

Mondo's pants outfit seemed bizarre and Andy's "Queen Elizabeth" outfit was horrible. Good thing he had immunity.

I thought AJ's polka dot dress was pretty striking and really went well with the hat.

Nerovh
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06-12-2005

Friday, August 20, 2010 - 2:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nerovh a private message Print Post    
Ok, I just have to say this. I know that this hat designer is talented, but I thought it was kind of funny that he was saying he didn't "get" Valerie's outfit, because I don't "get" a lot of his hats. I like hats, but some of them look like they are just over-the-top just for the sake of being over-the-top. I mean, it seems like he could put a toaster or a turd on a stick on somebody's head, and people would oooh and aaah over it.

Marameko
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07-15-2002

Friday, August 20, 2010 - 3:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marameko a private message Print Post    
Nervoh you are oh so correct ! Those hats were just plain weird.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Friday, August 20, 2010 - 4:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
I'm with you Nerohv and Mara - those hats were hideous!!!! I can't imagine women paying a lot of money for those hats, because you couldn't pay ME to wear those hats.

Jezzedout
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09-07-2006

Friday, August 20, 2010 - 6:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jezzedout a private message Print Post    
Hi all! Just watched the episode and here's my recap. I'm going to post photos of all the designs this week for easy reference.

Michael Costello's winning design


I can see what the judges were saying about the shimmer of the fabric being a nice match for the vibrant color of the hat, and I really liked this dress from the waist up. I'm not a big fan of the varied hemline he went with, but that's me. I'm surprised it was worthy of the win though only because I liked Michael Drummond's design a lot more. That said, on the basis of last week when I thought Michael Costello was robbed of the win that he should have been awarded for his lovely evening gown, I'm okay with his win this week.

Michael Drummond's design


I thought this was spectacular! I loved the neckline, the silhouette, the color choices and the styling. The model looked lovely. I thought this should have won.

Valerie's design


I don't dislike Valerie's dress, but I thought the hat/mask cried out for something more dramatic and elegant.

Gretchen's design


I still think Gretchen needs to focus on herself and not everyone else, but with that said, I actually liked her design.

Andy's design


I REALLY liked Andy's design. Very dramatic and the model really worked it.

Casanova's design


Yes, perhaps a bit dated, but he executed it really well.

Ivy's design


I thought Ivy's design was elegant. Loved the top! Sweet. But... I didn't realize the hat was so pink until I saw it come down the runway, and because of that it seemed like a disconnect between the hat and the outfit. I really like what I've seen from Ivy so far, curious to see more.

Peach's design


I thought her dress was adorable! Perhaps just a tad too small for the model, but really lovely. However... I'm not sure I see the connection between the hat and the dress. The hat is so dramatic and seems to call for something darker and edgier.

Mondo's design


There's something about Mondo that I really like. I would never, ever wear an outfit like this one, but I admire the artistry in the design and appreciated the playfulness of the moustache. Go Mondo!

AJ's design


I didn't care for the lace sash or the lace layer visible under the hem, but I like this dress otherwise. Glad Tim scolded AJ for his polka dots being out of alignment!

Chris's design


I absolutely loved this design from above the belt. The neckline, in my opinion, perfectly suited the hat. That said, the belt and everything below it confused me. It just seemed mismatched. Still, I'm interested to see what Chris will do next week. Glad he wasn't eliminated.

April's design


I didn't think April's design was as bad as all that. Yes, the shorts were poorly executed, but I liked the top and thought it connected with the hat. I did get April's vision of futuristic resort wear. I'm glad she wasn't eliminated because in my opinion the worst design was...

Kristin's design


Yep, four weeks in a row Kristin failed to impress me. I may disagree with a few of the judges opinions but not regarding Kristin. She was absolutely my pick for elimination.

Regarding the designers talking smack in the green room... I think we are seeing more of it this season because the episodes are expanded to 90 mins. I'm sure the previous season's designers did it too, there just wasn't enough time in the episodes to show it to us.

Rslover
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11-19-2002

Friday, August 20, 2010 - 9:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rslover a private message Print Post    
ITA it was time for Kristin to go but OMG Mondo's outfit looked like a clown outfit to me. Peach does everything in pink or is it peach? Outfit wasn't bad but thought it did not go with the hat at all. I liked MC's dress too, but I usually like when things match. Looks like his head is getting blown up, along with Gretchen. Liked MD's outfit though the top reminded me of corrugated cardboard.

Scout
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01-20-2005

Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 6:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scout a private message Print Post    
Rslover - You're right, I thought Peach's dress was pretty cute until I saw it paired up with the hat.
It doesn't seem to take a whole lot before it does go to their heads, does it?

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 6:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
Jezze - so glad you were willing to do the shots again!!

I realy enjoy the show - but I dont need to hear the designer talk - I'm sure they get some prodding with the producers to - "for ratings sakes"!!

oh and I"m thinking no matter which hat Kristen would've gotten, she would've been eliminated because that design could've gone with the mask "hat" or any of them - it wasnt flattering from what I've seen

Reader234
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08-13-2000

Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 7:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Reader234 a private message Print Post    
Hah - Mondo's design was a "mens' wear" that's why he wanted the mustache? That was weird!!

Konamouse
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07-16-2001

Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 8:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
I love the expanded format. We're seeing more of the personalities of the designers.


Pamy
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01-02-2002

Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 11:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I literally LOL after Michael was named winner and Ivy said ? they didnt even blur her mouth hahaaaa

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 6:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
I so wish Ivy was gone for that hideous vest and shorts outfit.

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 6:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
And I loved Tim calling out "Team Luxe" and the puppet master Gretchen!

Nerovh
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06-12-2005

Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 6:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nerovh a private message Print Post    
Gretchen was driving the bus, but they were all on it except Michael C. That was one of the weirdest judging sessions ever, does Gretchen EVER SHUT UP? I would not have had a problem at all with her going home tonight. I actually thought Ivy deserved to go over AJ for that hideous outfit, but I guess a whole hideous outfit is better than just one hideous piece to the judges.

I'm tired of Casanova. I don't really see that his outfit tonight was that great and his dramatics are getting on my nerves.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 9:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
I loved Tim Gunn going off on Gretchen. She was just awful tonight.

Sanfranjoshfan
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09-17-2000

Friday, August 27, 2010 - 12:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sanfranjoshfan a private message Print Post    
I actually applauded when Tim referred to Gretchen as a "manipulating bully"!

Mr Gunn, the most polite, kind, and supportive member of the Project Runway team showed he has a lot more than style..he's got balls!

Way to go, TIM!
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It's about time Gretchen was taken down a peg or three. She manipulated her entire team into "sticking together" and refusing to name names.....and then she calls out Michael! Of course, Gretchen was the one who took charge and decided who would do what and how they would do it, making her the one responsible for a fashion line that was basically the worst of the best and the best of the worst because it was "design by committee". Way to suck the originality out of the line, Gretch!

And to top it off, the judges trying to get something, anything out of the designers was hilarious! I though Michael Kors was going to go up and smack 'em. LOL

The best of all was her defense - "I loved our line!" followed by, "Our line was garbage!" immediately after she heard what the judges thought of it.

Man, the girl was back peddling so fast, I thought they were gonna to go back in time!

Scout
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01-20-2005

Friday, August 27, 2010 - 9:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scout a private message Print Post    
Good to see Gretchen taken down a peg. Talk about control freak - not only did she manipulate her team into doing exactly what she wanted, she actually believed she could dictate the guidelines the judges should follow on how to judge them.
I had mixed feelings about what Tim said. On the one hand, I totally agree that she bullied the others on the team, on the other hand, they certainly capitulated to whatever she said very quickly. They weren't even trying to stand up for themselves.
I knew Gretchen would be crying the first time someone said something to her. She had to come down hard, though, as high up as she'd put herself. Her behavior on the runway was embarrassing.

Team Luxe's designs were really bad - almost every single one was ill-fitting, which is really weird since they kept saying how important tailoring was in men's wear.
For me, the worst outfit was the Maude vest with the shorts. Valerie's pretty lucky she didn't go.

Was very happy for Peach. Love it when the underdogs do well - especially after getting picked last in the challenge. I don't really like Cassanova's dramatics, but I loved his outfit. He's someone who really does know how to tailor well.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Friday, August 27, 2010 - 9:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I was shocked at Tim! LOL he's getting more fiesty in his old age. love it! I felt sorry for Michael. YAH for Casanova's model, what a sweetheart. Ivy's DRs crack me up.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Friday, August 27, 2010 - 10:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
You know it's something when Tim goes off on everyone. And Gretchen acting like she was so hurt by it all. Right! I saw her throwing everyone under the bus as soon as she asked everyone if they should stand up there together or not.

Marameko
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07-15-2002

Friday, August 27, 2010 - 10:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marameko a private message Print Post    
I am so glad Tim called them out.Casanova did a great job and I am sure his confidence has been given a major boost.

Rslover
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11-19-2002

Friday, August 27, 2010 - 2:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rslover a private message Print Post    
Ditto on Gretchen and what Tim did. Surprise surprise..I actually liked Casanova's outfit. Finally, Peach used another color!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Friday, August 27, 2010 - 4:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Man Gretchen drives me insane. Glad the judges seem to have caught on to her talking out of both sides of her mouth (as well as out her a$$). Loved how Michael said G had too much to say!!

And yes, she did boss everyone around!!

Based on what he produced (ONE piece that was bad...), I would say AJ should be the one to go. (Oh, cool, I am watching it online and see that he is the one who went!)

WHOA on Tim's words at the end. *almost* felt bad for Gretchen! But agree 100% with Tim!!