Curt Jerome Wild Posted October 20, 2010 #2126 Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) What do you all think now that you look back on their Challenges as a whole? Would you change your placement or rankings? Any outfits you forgot that you liked? Anything that you'd love for a cruise? Edited October 20, 2010 by Curt Jerome Wild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmatty Posted October 20, 2010 #2127 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Thank you for that awesome recap CJW! I had forgotten how much I had liked some of the designs, particularly those that ended up in the "unremarkable" or safe category. Sometimes I think the better designs go by unnoticed because the producers or judges are looking for some drama. In any event, I think Casanova was unduly aufed in the Resort Wear challenge..... maybe it's because I am over 40 but I liked his design, and I think the judges were completely out of touch with the typical resort client. I mean think about who you see at resorts- not many women in their 20's because, let's face it, they are not the ones with the money. (Celebrities notwithstanding, of course.) I honestly don't know where the Michael C drama came from.... all of a sudden in the hat challenge his win sparked a lot of resentment, yet no one was upset over Gretchen's second win in a row for making plumber's coveralls. Often it makes me wonder if some of the pettiness between designers isn't artificial or somehow amplified by the producers, but of course we will never know, although TG on more than one occasion has publicly expressed his distaste for some of the problems this season. The whole "cheating" nonsense should have been a non-starter, seeing as how the tape wrappers were found in the ladies room which tends to suggest the model was using them on her own. In any event, I agree with you that Gretchen is overrated and I am really hoping that Michael C goes to Fashion Week instead of her... Gretchen's been a big snooze over the past month and I think, like Valerie, she lost steam after the first few challenges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyroad Posted October 20, 2010 #2128 Share Posted October 20, 2010 (edited) Hey everyone!I'm pulling through in the "home stretch" here... I think it tells a major story, when you really look at everyone's work throughout the season. I'm judging this based on their creativity within the actual Challenge - so thumbs up is great for the challenge, thumbs up with smile is great for the challenge and good design as well (and vice-versa for the thumbs down). More comments later, but for now I wanted to post these so you at least have two full days and a week to really re-think the season... I'm not going to waste time on everybody, as it just isn't worth it... So, you get the top five! i just want too say '' what an adorable baby. she is so cute and i want to give her alot of hugs and kisses. you are '' not '' to proud i am sure ;) Edited October 20, 2010 by dustyroad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted October 20, 2010 #2129 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Curt, thanks for posting the recaps. I didn't realize, until you showed all of April's designs, how one-note she really was. I think we all tend to look at the designs compared only with the other designers and think "Oh, that's an original take!" rather than comparing them with her own work and thinking, "Hmmm.....didn't we see that two weeks ago....?" Also made me realize that Michael C. really is better than I was giving him credit for. Something about his attitude on the show, I think (maybe a certain insecurity) leads you to discount him. I think the other designers sensed this and that's why they made him the scapegoat for the season. Finally, I think Mondo's show will be really fun to watch on the runway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBunny Posted October 20, 2010 #2130 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Welcome back, Curt! And what a lovely addition to your life! Congratulations! Mondo first. Anything else is just wrong. But, that could happen. I'm still griped about Gordana. Michael second -- I was liking a lot of his stuff through the season but with everyone else dissing him, I figured "what do I know?" Thanks for the recap, Curt, to show who he is. I rather like April. If I was my former body, I would totally want to wear her clothes. However, I'm only picking her for 3rd because I cheated and looked at the runway pictures. Quite the change. And, I still like her. Gretchen last. Like maybe 7th? LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLLund Posted October 20, 2010 #2131 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Curt .. she just gets cuter and cuter !! Nice to see your review. I completely agree on Mondo .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted October 21, 2010 #2132 Share Posted October 21, 2010 So gotta echo on the comments about the cutest princess on the West Coast!:D And CJW, you are so totally spot on. Lurv me some Mondo and definitely think Michael C deserves 2nd, after that ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted October 21, 2010 #2133 Share Posted October 21, 2010 For all you project runway fans, here's a great spoof http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/10/20/little-kids-reenact-project-runway/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjmatty Posted October 21, 2010 #2134 Share Posted October 21, 2010 For all you project runway fans, here's a great spoof http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/10/20/little-kids-reenact-project-runway/ Wow... I am impressed the kids knew their lines! Here is my favorite spoof- and another good one, from SNL- http://www.tressugar.com/SNL-Spoofs-Project-Runway-1106986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted October 22, 2010 #2135 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Disagree totally with the decision of who is out. Felt like Gretchen and Andy's looks were TERRIBLE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted October 22, 2010 #2136 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Color me disappointed. Michael C. shot himself in the foot. But I thought his stuff looked overdone even when Tim was looking at it. It's almost like he was (badly) channeling Laura Bennet. I think he is very insecure -- did anyone notice how he kept listening so intently and nervously in the workroom while Tim critiqued everyone else? Perhaps he really couldn't have handled being the winner..... Andy and Gretchen both left me underwhelmed. I sure hope they can pull out a little more of a "show" for the actual runway show. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted October 22, 2010 #2137 Share Posted October 22, 2010 I am VERY disappointed.:( I think it was ORANGE MAN who said Gretchen's clothes did not look expensive, not that there's anything wrong with the granola look....just don't think they're "sponge worthy".;):p:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLLund Posted October 22, 2010 #2138 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Tough episode to watch .. I don't remember ever seeing anyone crumble quite like that .. and it is too bad because I really liked two out of three of his looks this time. The feathers were cringe inducing when they made that skinny model look large. Gretchen's looks were just blah to me.. and not really anything new. Heidi may have said "why not" to the back of her "eleventh" look .. but I can think of a whole lot of reasons why not ... I liked Andy's green dress (if it had about 3 more inches on the bottom) and I actually thought the romper was kind of fun.. but the bikini .... not so much. Not sure I agree with Heidi that Mondo's polka dot dress was sophisticated but I thought it was fun ..and could be worn on a cruise .. just picture it with bright red or yellow accessories. His other looks were cute but not really as interesting as I was expecting. Still he hasn't shown anything that makes me think he won't win this. I also wanted to comment on the head pieces. Andy had some fabulous ones on his work table when Tim visited .. and then he chose those for the runway .. think Andy think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5326jan Posted October 22, 2010 #2139 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Gretchen's looks were just blah to me.. and not really anything new. Heidi may have said "why not" to the back of her "eleventh" look .. but I can think of a whole lot of reasons why not ... Didn't it remind you of the canvas bag that goes behind carriage horses to catch the manure? :eek: That was the first thing I thought of when she turned around!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBunny Posted October 23, 2010 #2140 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I was so sad for Michael. At least he really did get to show his line... like others... at fashion week. So my #2 (Michael) and # 3(April - haha on me -- I picked her for 3 AFTER she was auf'd) Sadly, no matter how much I shouted at the TV, the out come was what it was. Sigh:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNLisa Posted October 23, 2010 #2141 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Ugh, we had the worst reception during the initial airing, so I taped the later one, but I haven't had time to watch it yet. Of course I slugged through the bad reception and saw most of the episode. I have to say that I wasn't impressed by any of the final four collections. A good collection can be inspiring and amazing, something you just want to look at again and again. I didn't feel that way with any of them. That said, I think Mondo has the most potential to do a collection like that, just not this season. 5326Jan, I didn't like that particular dress that Gretchen made, the back flip looked weird and silly, but now that you mention it, I can see what you mean and I doubt I'll ever be able to look at that dress the same way again. :p I think it is hard on the designers to go through this process. They get good criticism and it helps them to look at their work with new eyes. However, most of them are slightly thrown off of their own creative voice in the process. It takes time to find their balance again. Sometimes the time between taping the regular episodes and the fashion weeks is enough for the contestants, but sometimes it is not. for this group, I think they could have done with another three to six months...course then it wouldn't be much of a contest. To be honest, I'm always hoping for another Jay McCarroll. I loved his PR collection! So amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Jerome Wild Posted October 29, 2010 #2142 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I thought I'd post these collages, so you can look back and see for your comments later after the show... My favorite, but I can't tell if I'm just influenced because I like his personality better than the other remaining two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Jerome Wild Posted October 29, 2010 #2143 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I actually like this, and the colors... There are several items that Mrs. CJW would wear - so there you go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Jerome Wild Posted October 29, 2010 #2144 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Better than expected, but a little tame at the same time... But who knows with some of the non-sensical judging this year...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Jerome Wild Posted October 29, 2010 #2145 Share Posted October 29, 2010 And I have to post this, just in honor of Michael C... It's not perfect, but there's a lot I love here That top that is paired with the pants is phenomenal His evening gowns are beautiful And I love the colors... And before the show - while I like her line of shoes and purses (they're fun) - Jessica Simpson is continually on the worst dressed lists all over the Hollywood Industry. She dresses alternatively as a tramp, or a frump... She has a very short, stocky, hugely boobalicious body (she looks like she'll fall over at any moment from being so top heavy) - so I don't know what the point of her "judgment" is going to be... She's a very, very nice girl - but seriously worst final judge ever! Oi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Jerome Wild Posted October 29, 2010 #2146 Share Posted October 29, 2010 And here's The B in contrasting complimentary prints in an homage to Mondo: Just sending some good luck out there for him to win... ginfers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted October 29, 2010 #2147 Share Posted October 29, 2010 And before the show - while I like her line of shoes and purses (they're fun) - Jessica Simpson is continually on the worst dressed lists all over the Hollywood Industry.She dresses alternatively as a tramp, or a frump... She has a very short, stocky, hugely boobalicious body (she looks like she'll fall over at any moment from being so top heavy) - so I don't know what the point of her "judgment" is going to be... She's a very, very nice girl - but seriously worst final judge ever! Oi! Thanks for the warning about JS being the guest judge. Can't stand her so will keep the mute button at the ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted October 29, 2010 #2148 Share Posted October 29, 2010 And here's The B in contrasting complimentary prints in an homage to Mondo: Just sending some good luck out there for him to win... ginfers crossed She wears them so well!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNLisa Posted October 29, 2010 #2149 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Thanks so much for the collages! That really is helpful! I can't wait to see the actual shows. It is such an exciting moment for the contestants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted October 29, 2010 #2150 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Oh boy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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