This week's challenge was devised by none other that Christian Siriano. The designers were tasked with making their runway look from a single (enormous) bolt of red polyester fabric. A one-day challenge. Ha, at first I wrote "one-hour challenge." I think they did that as a tie-breaker a few years ago, no?
Brittany told an intense story about having a stroke on an airplane and being paralyzed on the right side, and how her Peleton fitness rehab inspired her to become an activewear designer.. Wowie wow! I'm so jaded, I pictured her telling that story in the mirror a few times before the season started.
Oh YES Miss Korto! Her look was inspired by the woven seat belt dress she did in her first season, one of the greatest outfits ever seen on Project Runway (and ironically is was not the winner that week).
Christian was skeptical about Anna's ruffle situation and so was I. Kayne cracked me up by doing a bit where he called up Anna on the phone and told her that the ruffle thing was over and she had done it two challenges ago. So there!
My guest commentators Statler and Waldorf were on fire this week! Statler had comments about what the designers were wearing:
Statler: Korto. I love her. “I’m a queen. Queens don’t carry stuff”. Same girl, same. And that tee shirt. I had to look up the meaning of AHT AHT. Apparently means “no no” in Ebonics. I’m super curious if it’s in reference to a specific thing. Anna’s black outfit that she wore….what’s with the black homage to Laura Ingalls Wilder? And is it me or was Hester wearing a beach coverup to the runway show?
How cute! Christian gave the designers a little boost by taking them clothes shopping for themselves at a boutique down the street, on his dime, courtesy of (product placement) Wells Fargo. Rami's green jacket was the winner for me. Sign that over to me, thank you.
Statler: Shopping spree. Does anyone really think that Christian actually paid for all that? I wish we could’ve actually seeing more of that. I would love to see them helping each other try on clothes and determine their own styles.
I've never understood how they do what's announced as a one-day challenge, and yet they're doing more work the next day. Does that mean a 24-hour challenge? Could someone please explain this to me.
Before we get to the runway, Statler had a few interesting general comments:
Statler: Why do they time their sketching? I mean…..what does it matter if they sketch longer and have less time to sew?
Also….I am not a fan of Christian. I find his comments like “I’m gonna murder you” to be borderline offensive. Find another phrase dude.
Guest judge: Lena Waithe. Love her ribbed pink and orange argyle outfit, such a divine mix of classic American sportswear and just plain FLY. Another set of garments I want for myself. But orange isn't the best color for me, could I please see it in blue and green? Thank you.
Oh ouch, Miss Nina was "alarmed!" She said, "I guess you all turned into drapers and minimalists." Which she capped off with a full on Miranda "Devil Wears Prada" Priestly frosty frozen face.
TOP THREE
I wasn't wild for Brittany's look at first, I thought it looked overworked. i like the topstitching though and the judges were into the Sporty Spice vibe. And the more I looked at it (and honestly, hearing the judges's more informed opinions) brought me on board.
Anna was shocked that she was in the top and so was I. Brendan called her out for repeating a technique. I thought it was too sci fi. Korto, in the green room, went OFF! She said it was insulting, that a designer would be allowed to repeat herself.
Waldorf: Anna and the god awful repeat look! How was that in the top??? I haven’t seen that much tasteless ribbon since my grandmother filled her Christmas candy bowl.
Kara Saun's look had so much attitude and it looked great with the fabric. Elaine loved that suited the "statuesque" quality of her model. Kara Saun was so cute, she was doing what Elaine called an "elevator pitch" to Lena.
BOTTOM THREE
I thought Rami's look was dull. Elaine said it didn't flatter her body. Lena thought that if the zipper was so prominently featured it should have been a more chunky zipper. I can see that.
Hester said she wanted to set herself apart and yes, she did. Not in a good way. It was so badly constructed. Lena thought it could have used some editing. Yes ma'am. But bless Elaine, she said it wasn't boring! She said the problem might have been with the fabric and not with Hester's talent. But isn't part of talent knowing the best design for the fabric you have to use...?
Waldorf: Not only was the overall look horrible, but what was up with the crotch? And why did Nina not mention it. That crotch could receive a grant for economic development.
I was shocked that Fabio was in the bottom, his look was one of my favorites. He shoud have been in the top instead of Anna! I thought it was gorgeous, chic and effortless.
Ouch, in the green room Korto sort of attacked Anna. That was hard to see.
I was pleased that Brittany was the winner. That look was fierce. And whew, Hester was sent home. Her outfit was clearly the loser of the day, as much as Elaine wanted to see it in a dark club with a disco ball. I want to quote whatt Hester said word for word, because it was so ridiculous. "I don't really know if being on the bottom one time for a fabric you're not really used to is grounds for elimination." Well YEAH. Does she not understand the concept of being JUDGED by the JUDGES and, cause and effect, going home?
Oh, more petty ugliness directed to Anna. Starting with Kayne. I like that Anna stood up for herself and that Kara Saun tearfully asked that people not bring negativity into the competition. Amen to that.
Waldorf: The attack by some of the others on Anna was unjustified. She did not choose to be in the top, and even she thought that she was going home. This challenge brought out the Nellie Olesen in a few of these people. And like Nellie covered in horse poop, it was not a good look for anyone.
One last thought from Waldorf: How did we get two Little House on the Prairie comments this week. So random…
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