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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, August 27, 2010 - 8:48 pm
OH yeah, Sanfran, I was literally clapping when Tim referred to Gretchen in that way!! I really didn't feel for Gretchen.. she is a real piece of work, that one. Props to Tim Gunn!
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 8:59 am
I missed it this week ~ Can't wait to see the replay! I can't help but feel that this is a much cattier group then in the past for even Tim to get upset about it.
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Bombaycat
Member
07-21-2007
| Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 10:23 am
Something tells me Tim witnessed a whole lot more in that workroom than what was shown on tv. I have a feeling it took every ounce of self control he had to keep from saying those things prior to judging. Kudos to Mr. Gunn. I sure hope Gretchen goes soon cause I'd hate to see/hear her if she makes the final 3.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 10:34 am
I dont know why but I didnt dislike Gretchen as much this ep as before. I was impressed she did take ownership for the poor styling. I am curious to see if she starts to be more humble as weeks go by.
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Jezzedout
Member
09-07-2006
| Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 10:36 am
Hi all, Had a busy day yesterday so didn’t see the episode until this morning. Here’s the recap of designs for this week. THE WINNING TEAM -- TEAM MILITARY & LACE CASANOVA
Yay for Casanova for having the winning design! I agree with his teammates, the judges, and anyone else who loved the fit of the pants. I loved this outfit. PEACH
Yay for Peach! I’m not necessarily fond of the turquoise color of the skirt, but with that said, I think this is a beautifully constructed outfit and I absolutely love the neckline. So happy to see Peach stretching outside of her comfort zone and getting recognized for it. APRIL
It’s not necessarily something I’d wear, but still, I really liked April’s design. It fit the model beautifully and I think it looks young and hip. VALERIE
Again not something I’d wear, but I really liked Valerie’s design. It’s hip but very wearable. MONDO
I like Mondo more and more each week. Glad to see he’s hanging in and being true to his aesthetic. His outfit this week looks fun, comfortable and very hip. Go Mondo!! MICHAEL D
Probably my least fav on the winning team, simply because there’s too much going on. My own tastes are more classic with clean lines and minimal embellishments. Nonetheless, I have to say it fit the model perfectly and was really well made. THE LOSING TEAM -- TEAM LUXE Forgive me for dancing on their grave a little bit – I just can’t resist. I agree with everyone else who was happy to see Gretchen chopped down a few notches by the judges and Tim. She set herself up for it and has no one to blame but herself. The only thing that would have been sweeter is if they would have eliminated Gretchen since “there was a little piece of me in every look.” And speaking of Gretchen... did anyone else feel like her crying on the runway was kind of fake? I heard her voice quiver and saw her scrunch her face but I never saw any tears. To use Tim's word, it seemed like more of Gretchen trying to "manipulate" the situation to her favor. Agree with the judges that “fit” was a problem on almost all of the designs, and I thought the judges hit the nail on the head when they described the collection as “flat.” I actually like long vests and jackets, but the "grandpa vest" from Ivy’s design was flat and boring in my opinion. And what was with Ivy this week? If Gretchen is the Queen, Ivy is the Queen B*itch. I absolutely disagree that Michael Costello was the worst in the group. I actually really liked the top he made for Christopher’s look, and while I’m not a big fan of cowl necks, I would take Michael’s top from Gretchen’s outfit over AJ’s "oversized blouse" any day of the week. I actually like oversized blouses for casual comfort, but AJ’s blouse was a "hot mess" and completely unflattering. In my mind, the judges did the right thing eliminating AJ for that blouse. MICHAEL C
CHRIS
IVY
ANDY
GRETCHEN
AJ

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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 12:57 pm
I don't understand the put down of Michael C from the others. So far I've only seen the runway for this week and just from viewing that, I liked his outfit the best or maybe it's just that I have a thing for jackets. I can easily see why Peach might not win in the end but from the first week, I have adored her little dresses. If I were in high school, I would so want to wear them! 
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 5:56 pm
And from the previews, it looks like this week's drama is going to carry forward into the next challenge - I like it!!!! 
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Saturday, August 28, 2010 - 10:14 pm
Just got done watching the judging portion and wow, what a group those egos are! The judges point out the two worst pieces done by AJ and Ivy and they all start bringing everything back to being Michael C.'s fault. Even if the guy didn't do much, that's no excuse for the horrendous outfits the others made. And no way did Ivy spend half a day on his piece. Has she fainted yet? I hope it's coming soon! Ugg, I hate it when yucky people mess up my favorite show! Be gone yucky people (Gretchen, Ivy, Andy) - be gone! 
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 11:25 am
I just watched this week's show. I really think Grandpa Gunn was out of line with his lecture of Team Luxe: who the hell is he to object to a team standing together? Besides, Grandpa Gunn has shown that, at least since he went to Liz Claibourne (probably a perfect pairing of consultant and company), his taste has grown increasingly sketchy and his interactions with the designers is not what it once was. Last season, he repeatedly insulted Emilio--who repeatedly won--and this season he has endorsed questionable looks, including one that got a designer kicked off the first week. And I won't even start with that plaid tie he was wearing this week--but needless to say, it looks like Gunn's lecture has poisoned the relationships between designers, which may be just what the show wants. It creates "DRAMA!" For the record, that was the wort shade of "camel" I have ever seen. It was sort of shameful, though, that Michael C decided to design a cowl neck dress and then didn't know how to construct a cowl neck. LOL. Personally, I hated Peach's little ensemble but, if that team had lost, it would have been because of two factors: the sequencing of the collection and those hideous leggings Mondo used.
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 12:53 pm
From the portfolio sketches, it looked like Michael C had drawn a long coat with no cowl-collared blouse underneath and I remember a long coat being on his dress form at one point. I still don't get whose idea the cowl collar was. I don't think it would have mattered what Mike C did at that point, they would have berated it. I loved it when the judges berated Ivy's outfit and she still found a way to blame it all on Michael. Did Michael design it for her or sew it for her? Nope. Your outfit sucked, Ivy! I thought Tim Gunn was reacting to everything including what he had seen going on in the workroom. I had no problems at all with his words to team Luxe. I thought he was quite restrained considering their behavior. I love that the judges now see their true colors. I liked Mondo's top but the leggin's did kill it overall for me.
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 1:58 pm
Kappy I totally agree with you on Tim;their behavior was awful and I truly hope Gretchen goes soon.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 4:07 pm
Kappy, ITA.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 5:09 pm
I think Tim was spot on - and I'm betting Michael C appreciated his comments after the browbeating he'd just taken at the entire team's hands - led by none other than Gretchen herself (we have to stand together - NOT!).
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 5:59 pm
... and another thing about them throwing Michael C. under the bus. Wasn't his outfit only two pieces, but Gretchen had them designing 21 pieces? They could NOT have possibly spent that much time on his dress and jacket.
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Thursday, September 02, 2010 - 7:16 pm
I don't particularly care for Mike C's taste but I'm with the judges that he obviously does know how to sew. Mondo deserved 2nd place. Sad to see Peach go but not surprised. She is a sweetheart. Too bad the nasty ones didn't learn a thing or two from her in how to treat others. Speaking of the nasty ones, the pack is growing. I think back to elementary school when teachers and principals separated kids like this so they wouldn't bully one lone child. Ugly ugly ugly. And their clothes honestly aren't much better.

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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, September 02, 2010 - 8:49 pm
Michael C. said that in front of all of you, Gretchen, because Ivy said in front of all of you that he told people not to vote for her. I never heard that, did anyone else? Ivy should think twice before talking about someone's character.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Thursday, September 02, 2010 - 8:55 pm
So Michael C won and Peach left? We had a torrential downpour the last 5 minutes of the show, so I saw the judges' comments but not the outcome! I thought Mondo might take it, but nice to see Gretchen's comments are still being shown to be inaccurate about his abilities. She and Ivy both acted like they knew so much more than the judges - puhlease!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, September 02, 2010 - 9:37 pm
Teach, yes, Michael C won and Peach was out.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Thursday, September 02, 2010 - 9:39 pm
What was worse was their reactions to Michael C winning. I've never seen such unwarranted arrogance! They could at least "try" to be somewhat gracious since they're on TV. I can't wait to see Gretchen knocked down a peg or ten! I couldn't believe how the majority of them behaved. They all should be sent packing!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, September 02, 2010 - 9:41 pm
I know! He comes in all happy and the only one who's decent is Casanova. Then Mondo comes in and they are all happy asking him questions. It's ridiculous.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, September 03, 2010 - 3:13 am
I actually loved all three of the top three dresses last night.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Friday, September 03, 2010 - 4:27 am
The mean girls Gretchen, Ivy, Andy aren't making any points with tptb. It's unlikely that any of them would get help or other work from Bravo. No one wants to work with whiners or cry babies. Plus bashing Michael C basically is saying that the judges don't have a clue about constructing, sewing or fashion....that can't sit well with them. Heidi, particularly, isn't taking the bashing of Michael very well.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, September 03, 2010 - 4:47 am
I LOVED that Michael C won!! hahahahaa Im enjoying this season so much. Peach is probably one of the most gracious losers they ever had. I wish her all the best
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Friday, September 03, 2010 - 6:18 am
I know Pamy - I was so sad that it was Peach that left, yes her dress was bottom 3 - but she was the calm one of this bunch and I had hoped they would keep her till a few of the other "bad" designers were weeded out - she came so close to being safe last week!! (add to the fact she is from Lake Forest IL - a short ten min ride from my suburb! Lake Forest is a high end place to live - $$$$) Michael C reminds me of that one girl that "spit" marked her fabrics! He's not as crazy in the head - but he has made compensations for the lack of technical side of designing - and he does have a good vision - I wont judge the "mean girls" Since this is the first time we're seeing behind the scenes, I'm sure there have been others just as bad -
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Friday, September 03, 2010 - 6:42 am
They're grown-ups. I have no problem judging their judgemental behavior. Even the judges and Tim Gunn are reacting to this group's meanies. As Lilfair said, it's unlikely any of them will get help or other work from Bravo. The last person I remember being so mean was Santino but he was surrounded by so many nice people in his season that it filtered out.
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