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Project Runway: Recycling Saturn
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The high: Could someone really be named Ratbones?
The low: We felt guilty choosing fashion over politics.
OK, I absolutely hated the idea of this automotive challenge, but I thought it really showed the innovation that these designers are capable of. None of the designs, except for one or two, looked like it was even made from Saturn parts. The only thing that was uninteresting was the complete lack of color; maybe somebody could have experimented with brights in some way. Then again, maybe Banana Republic will buy some of those designs as is.
Right: Leanne’s leather: Would you drive this dress? (Photo: Bravotv.com)
In a way, recycling Saturn also reminded me of the grocery store challenge, where everybody used tablecloths and the designs ended up looking kind of similar. Seat belts, in this case, are the new tablecloth.
The winner: Leanne. An overdue win, though I thought she borrowed the silhouette from Kenley’s Episode 3 dress (the turquoise nightmare with the hip pouf, which, by the way, also won).
The loser: Keith. He lost because he tried to manipulate the competition by playing to what he thought the judges wanted. The back of the dress was messy, and what’s the point of a skirt if you can’t move around in it?
Plus, Keith’s little runway rant probably cemented his exit. Still, it was a close call for Stella, who may be on borrowed time, entertaining though she is.
Anybody been to the Michael Kors Lifestyle store in Lenox Square? It opened Aug. 21 with his clean-looking, very American, MILF-y designs.
The last word: Wackadoodle.
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By j
August 28, 2008 7:43 AM | Link to this
yawn…..
By sullivan
August 28, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this
What about that ‘Wackadoodle’ accent from the Saturn Rep?
By Jess
August 28, 2008 10:09 AM | Link to this
There is no way that the show last night deserves a yawn! I enjoyed it, I think that Kato or the other top guy should have won. I did NOT like Leanne’s silouette. The pouffy hips are ridiculous. But I will say that it looked impeccably sewn.
By BJ
August 28, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this
Keith was such a cry baby last night! I was glad to see him go!
By FAITH DAWSON
August 28, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this
There’s a story about Michael Kors in Thursday’s New York Times. Here’s the link to it. (Let me know if it doesn’t work.)
By lisa
August 28, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this
Poor Keith, he really melted down under all the pressure. I feel bad that he believes his only option is to return to Utah. He seemed so paralyzed. Is Utah that awful?
By Icallitlikeitseeit
August 28, 2008 11:32 AM | Link to this
I’m so happy they did the right thing and got rid of Keith - not sure what was worse - his designs or his attitude.
By Naffy
August 28, 2008 2:42 PM | Link to this
Somebody please let Terry win a challenge, geezus.
By Naffy
August 28, 2008 2:46 PM | Link to this
Somebody please let Terry win a challenge, geezus.
By PRFann
August 28, 2008 5:14 PM | Link to this
I thought it was an interesting challenge and am glad that Keith (the right person) was sent home. However, I have one comment about Korto. Has anyone else noticed that she has made the same basic shape (big arms, high colors) at least 2 times now? Any other designer would have been scolded (think Rami with the draping last season), but she is constantly praised for the same look. Where is the innovation?
By mothgirl
August 28, 2008 5:38 PM | Link to this
Phew. All my most annoying designers are gone now. I kind of liked Keith’s work a lot of the time, but his personality made me cringe.
Am I the only one who’s actually come to like the tanorexic and the biker chick?
As for the designs, I was…well, totally uninterested. I own a Saturn. Its greatest attribute is that it’s efficient. But it’s really, really, really uncomfortable. And so did every design look last night.
By lisa
August 28, 2008 10:11 PM | Link to this
Mothgirl-I like tanorexic too! He is so sweet. I love how oblivious he is sometimes, stuff just rolls off his back. And do you remember how great Stella was during her team challenge with Jerrell a couple of episodes ago? She worked really hard and supported him. I was impressed.
By The Real PR Fan
August 28, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this
Keith: Santino without the talent. Buh to the bye. Stella: Phew. Close call. Kick it up a notch. Leeanne: I was so wrong about you. Keep that up. Terri: When will she win? Hmmm. Korto: Still going strong. Jerell: Busy, but fun and almost as good as Leeanne’s. Another one who’s surprising me. Kenley: Yawn. Face it: You’re not as good as your snark. That said, no one’s repeated in winning a challenge, making this the most balanced group on PR to day. No stunners, but a lot of solid designers. (I had Keith making the final three I think, so take all this with a grain of salt.) It’s getting veddy, veddy interesting.
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