Well, it’s finally over.
Show begins with Laura and Jeff verbally duking it out about his uber-steroid induced extreme sewing skills. Tim informs Jeff that the receipts for the “bubble shorts” are missing. So Jeff begins creating a kicky denim skirt as a possible replacement.
Tim has everyone “gather ‘round” to discuss the concerns of “outsourced construction”. After a thorough investigation and fine-toothing Jeff’s receipts, producers and Tim are “confident Jeff did the work himself so he’s still in”. Jeff gets his usual hug from Uli. Tim goes on to say that Jeff has to remove the shorts as there is no receipt for the pleating and he went over-budget by $227.00 so he will have to remove something from the collection to balance it out as well and the judges will have to be informed. Jeff decides to ditch the scary blonde wigs and use some leather pants he just “happened to forget he brought along” as a replacement for the shorts.
Laura graciously tells Jeff “meet you on the runway”, shakes his hand, and kisses the air next to his cheek. She states “she never meant for him to get disqualified”, she just wanted her concerns noted and investigated.
Next segment is more of the designers justifying their existences, their collections, and why they should win. Blah Blah Blah… just show the clothes already.
Tim gets all vehklempt during the “last gather ‘round” and tells the designers “they are all winners no matter the outcome”.
Bryant Park at 4:00am. Shots of Laura in a short flirty black booty dress and practicing her pregnant supermodel runway walk. Designers rushing around getting their clothes, models, hair, faces, accessories, and last minute whatevers done. Shots of family members, previous designers (tell me who wanted to see Vincent again? Not me.), and some celebs.
Heidi, the ringmaster in a horrendous tentlike outfit starts the show.
First Jeff. His line lost cohesiveness for me after the red polka dots stopped. I didn’t like his stuff. I didn’t see anything I would wear or what his point was. Sorry.
Next Uli. Her line was shown to some serious “whafa” music. She seemed to be enamored with keyhole cleavage and naked backs. Not so many prints. I really didn’t like her line either. Nothing I’d buy.
Third Laura. She quipped she “always wanted to make it big in the fashion world. I got big (meaning her bun in the oven) and I’m in the fashion world”. I thought her line was luxurious and all of it flattering. I LOVED the fringy dress – how flirty, flattering, and fun! I liked it!
Last Michael. All I saw was a blur of shiny satins and big tight waist-cinching belts.
Shots of who liked who – celebs, bigwigs, and previous designers all had comments.
Judging:
Laura’s review: MK said the collection looked like it was worth $30,000 instead of the $8,000 the designers were given to spend and it was meticulously made. Nina asked Laura why she stayed with what she’s already shown them and asked “is she creative, an innovator?” Fern said it was fine to be so focused, one gets more mileage out of black dresses, and the line was extraordinary. Heidi stated "if you had a Laura dress, you’d have it forever".
Michael’s review: Fern felt Michael didn’t live up to the hype and while she liked some pieces there were others that were disappointing. MK said Michael’s volume was turned so far up that it was too much and his taste was questionable. Nina thought he showed a wide range and an outfit for any day possible. Heidi thought he was off and the line was strange.
Jeff’s reviews: Fern saw “all the beautiful details, lots of ideas", and his strength is to be funky and sporty. MK thought Jeff showed an outfit for every juncture of a woman’s life (going to a party, the movies, on a day, stay at home, etc). Heidi brought up the fact he was over-budget and stated he was the most innovative. Nina just reiterated that Jeff has a definite point of view.
Uli’s reviews: Nina stated the clothes were terrific, they will sell, and women will like and buy them. Heidi wanted to wear them all and said Uli had variety. MK felt Uli’s color choice was not cohesive but women would want to be put in her clothes. Fern expressed the resort market is a big market right now and she likes Uli’s orientation.
Fern states all four designers will have a career in fashion.
Decision: Michael needs time to grow = Out. Laura is too limited but the collection was exquisitely crafted = Out. More Uli hugging Jeff. Stop already!! UGH!! Uli pushed herself and made a collection women would wear but = Out. Jeff had innovation, cohesion, and he showed a wide range = IN = Winner.
I have to admit. I felt deflated after watching this last PR show of the season. Not sure exactly why, but I have a feeling it involves an unpleasant personality winning a big talent contest. Granted, some of the best people in their fields are not all that pleasant, but… Oh screw it. I wanted Laura to win. I loved her stuff.
Show begins with Laura and Jeff verbally duking it out about his uber-steroid induced extreme sewing skills. Tim informs Jeff that the receipts for the “bubble shorts” are missing. So Jeff begins creating a kicky denim skirt as a possible replacement.
Tim has everyone “gather ‘round” to discuss the concerns of “outsourced construction”. After a thorough investigation and fine-toothing Jeff’s receipts, producers and Tim are “confident Jeff did the work himself so he’s still in”. Jeff gets his usual hug from Uli. Tim goes on to say that Jeff has to remove the shorts as there is no receipt for the pleating and he went over-budget by $227.00 so he will have to remove something from the collection to balance it out as well and the judges will have to be informed. Jeff decides to ditch the scary blonde wigs and use some leather pants he just “happened to forget he brought along” as a replacement for the shorts.
Laura graciously tells Jeff “meet you on the runway”, shakes his hand, and kisses the air next to his cheek. She states “she never meant for him to get disqualified”, she just wanted her concerns noted and investigated.
Next segment is more of the designers justifying their existences, their collections, and why they should win. Blah Blah Blah… just show the clothes already.
Tim gets all vehklempt during the “last gather ‘round” and tells the designers “they are all winners no matter the outcome”.
Bryant Park at 4:00am. Shots of Laura in a short flirty black booty dress and practicing her pregnant supermodel runway walk. Designers rushing around getting their clothes, models, hair, faces, accessories, and last minute whatevers done. Shots of family members, previous designers (tell me who wanted to see Vincent again? Not me.), and some celebs.
Heidi, the ringmaster in a horrendous tentlike outfit starts the show.
First Jeff. His line lost cohesiveness for me after the red polka dots stopped. I didn’t like his stuff. I didn’t see anything I would wear or what his point was. Sorry.
Next Uli. Her line was shown to some serious “whafa” music. She seemed to be enamored with keyhole cleavage and naked backs. Not so many prints. I really didn’t like her line either. Nothing I’d buy.
Third Laura. She quipped she “always wanted to make it big in the fashion world. I got big (meaning her bun in the oven) and I’m in the fashion world”. I thought her line was luxurious and all of it flattering. I LOVED the fringy dress – how flirty, flattering, and fun! I liked it!
Last Michael. All I saw was a blur of shiny satins and big tight waist-cinching belts.
Shots of who liked who – celebs, bigwigs, and previous designers all had comments.
Judging:
Laura’s review: MK said the collection looked like it was worth $30,000 instead of the $8,000 the designers were given to spend and it was meticulously made. Nina asked Laura why she stayed with what she’s already shown them and asked “is she creative, an innovator?” Fern said it was fine to be so focused, one gets more mileage out of black dresses, and the line was extraordinary. Heidi stated "if you had a Laura dress, you’d have it forever".
Michael’s review: Fern felt Michael didn’t live up to the hype and while she liked some pieces there were others that were disappointing. MK said Michael’s volume was turned so far up that it was too much and his taste was questionable. Nina thought he showed a wide range and an outfit for any day possible. Heidi thought he was off and the line was strange.
Jeff’s reviews: Fern saw “all the beautiful details, lots of ideas", and his strength is to be funky and sporty. MK thought Jeff showed an outfit for every juncture of a woman’s life (going to a party, the movies, on a day, stay at home, etc). Heidi brought up the fact he was over-budget and stated he was the most innovative. Nina just reiterated that Jeff has a definite point of view.
Uli’s reviews: Nina stated the clothes were terrific, they will sell, and women will like and buy them. Heidi wanted to wear them all and said Uli had variety. MK felt Uli’s color choice was not cohesive but women would want to be put in her clothes. Fern expressed the resort market is a big market right now and she likes Uli’s orientation.
Fern states all four designers will have a career in fashion.
Decision: Michael needs time to grow = Out. Laura is too limited but the collection was exquisitely crafted = Out. More Uli hugging Jeff. Stop already!! UGH!! Uli pushed herself and made a collection women would wear but = Out. Jeff had innovation, cohesion, and he showed a wide range = IN = Winner.
I have to admit. I felt deflated after watching this last PR show of the season. Not sure exactly why, but I have a feeling it involves an unpleasant personality winning a big talent contest. Granted, some of the best people in their fields are not all that pleasant, but… Oh screw it. I wanted Laura to win. I loved her stuff.
3 comments:
I loved runway one and loved Jay winning. Runway two was only good when the guys sang "we hardly knew you Daniel Franco" and what's her name won. Runway three was sad. and in the end we didn't care who won because they could all sew but it wasn't fashion. runway four has to be very good or it will auf the entire show.
Topchef--finally someone cut into their fingers. and we have another mad scientist who thinks it can cook.
I wanted Laura to win too and frankly find it a bit ridiculous that she didn't. She wants to design evening wear - that's her thing. So she designed a line of evening wear that every judge admitted was stylish, exquisitely crafted, and very wearable, yet she doesn't win because she didn't show enough range. Why should she design mediocre sportswear when her heart isn't in it? Bah! Humbug!
I didn't like Laura's designs- she basically designed the same dress over and over. I think she only won the one challenge she did win was because the judges knew she was going to fashion week, and they didn't want another Wendy "Winless" Pepper going there.
My favorite designer of the season was Michael, but I knew pretty early on he wouldn't win at fashion week- he's great at designing when he's told what to design, but given free reign he seems a bit lost. Once he finds his voice, he'll be great.
Jeffrey was a complete d*ck, and his clothes were horrible. He should have been eliminated two weeks ago, so that only the top three showed, like in previous seasons. Besides- he's already got his own fashion line. I thought this show was to help out newbies.
Uli was good- I think her clothes were the best of the four. I have no idea why the judges picked Jeffrey over her.
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