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September 17, 2008

'Project Runway': Pinstriped Joe, it's time to go!

After writing a quick recap of last week's show earlier today, my little iBook somehow didn't save the file. I hope it doesn't happen right now. The What's Your Sign? episode last week eliminated Terri and Blayne-licious. See pictures from the episode here, and see the fashions here. (You could also Google the Bryant Park photos -- six designers showed -- but I don't want to know anything.)  All I can say is that I am so OVER over-confident Kenley. Does anyone else feel the same way?

Tonight, Kenley starts off by saying that she doesn't understand why she was in the bottom three during the last challenge and that she will stay true to her instincts. Dear God. If I was working with MICHAEL KORS, I would listen to him.


Mothers come out on stage. Are they the contestants' moms? Nope. Leanimal doesn't want to design an "old-lady outfit," so she's pleased. These random mothers' daughters, who are recent college grads, are actually here for a makeover to help them transition into the new world. (Fun!) Leanne then says her model looks like she's 12. Umm ... so do you, Leanne.

Kenley LOVES her client. She's going to make her a 40s-50s outfit! Nothing like trying new things. Jerell likes his client because she's lanky and awkward like him. Suede is not happy that his client wants pants. At Mood, he finds a Pucci-esque print in purple. Yikes. Pucci is awesome. Suede making something Pucci-like? Yikes. Joe is going for a suit. Again, yikes.

We hear a bit about the designers' first jobs. Joe worked for Gucci; Jerell was employed by McDonalds.

During the first fitting, Jerell's client says she likes his creation so far, but Suede's client isn't too happy. It looks too professional. Joe's client, Laura, doesn't like the pin-striped fabric Joe picked out. Holly's mother says that Leanne's dress makes her daughter look flat-chested. The mom is called the Hedda Lettuce of this challenge (she had many, many opinions). Leanne's going to start over. "One sexy teacher dress coming up!" she says.

The contestants make fun of Joe's "Nancy Reagan"-like business suit. As they head out for the night.

Second fitting sans moms! Leanne's redone the top of her dress, and Holly is happy. Suede's made that Pucci dress, and his pants-loving contestant apparently likes it. Jeanie, lead stylist for TREsemme, comes in to talk about the hair part of the makeover. There's a bonus: The winning look (and girl!) will go in a TREsemme ad in Elle magazine.

Tim heads in to check in on the outfits. The only issues he has with Suede's outfit are the sleeves' length and the pockets. (I have more issues than those!) But Tim says Joe's outfit says "lawyer, banker, not graphic designer." Joe's not concerned. I would be. The outfit is boring. Tim thinks Jerell's outfit is stunning. Kenley says Tim doesn't understand her as a designer! Wah! She's not going to listen to his suggestion to make the tulle shorter!

Joe in pinstripes dresses his client in pinstripes. The girls get their hair chopped and colored. Makeup goes on. The female contestants think Suede is going home. Kenley thinks he's a "poser." Jerell thinks his dress is so "1992." I don't HATE it, but I can definitely can see it on the rack at RAVE.

The moms line the runway. The guest judge is designer Cynthia Rowley. There aren't any outfits I'm crazy about. I like Jerell's best. It's pretty, and the model looks like a new girl. No doubt he's going to win. At this stage in the game, I wish there were clothes that I adored. All of the outfits are critiqued at the same time. Best? Kenley, Korto (no surprise there) and Jerell. Heidi Klum notes Kenley found a little mini-me. Nina thinks it's cute, and Cynthia likes the belt. Michael Kors says it's the right dress for the right job (her client is a buyer). As the judges talk about Joe's cliched outfit, Kenley and her client LAUGH. She did find a (rude) mini-me! Michael likes Korto's outfit for Megan. It's fun and young yet professional. The jacket is well-tailored and goes over a green-print dress. The judges don't love Leanne's jacket; they note later that it looks old-fashioned. When Holly takes off the jacket, the judges are relieved. It's a cute-ish dress but ultimately too stuffy. Jerell's silky-looking dress is fabulous. All thumbs are up. Suede's outfit gets trashed. Nina says she doesn't like the jacket with the dress, and "that's the tip of the iceberg. I will say no more." Ooh! Why use more words when you can see them here.

Winner? I called it. Jerell. (By the way, does anyone know what was on his head?) It's his second win in a row. Heidi says Joe aged a girl 20 years. Suede's outfit was "overworked" and "completely impractical." But Joe and his pinstripes are out. He doesn't think he deserves to leave. C'est la vie.

Up next week: Kenley is still a know-it-all. Jerell thinks about sabotaging Suede. I'm intrigued. And LL Cool J is the guest judge!

 

 

Posted by Carla Correa at 10:29 PM | | Comments (6)
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Ugh, Kenley needs to get over herself. I can't believe she even put a feather in her mini-me's hair!

I'm almost surprised they didn't get rid of Joe and Suede, but that suit really was the worst. His client looked a million times more fashion forward in her before picture!

I had the season marathon on in background today, and man, I had forgotten how totally delusional Jerry was about his serial-killer outfit in the first challenge.

Jerrel's outfit was great, but I want Korto to make that green dress for me!

I so wanted Suede to go home (yes he is quite the poser), but when I saw Joe's outfit come down the runway I knew instantly he would be auf'd. It was so poorly made and it really did age his client.

My favorite designer this season is definitely Korto. She is consistently in the top 3 and I think she has been overlooked as winner in more than a few challenges, especially for the exquisite coat she made in the Saturn challenge. I am confident that she will be one of the final 3.

LOVED Heidi's green one shoulder dress last night... who makes it and where can i get one??!!

Jerell was wearing a "hat" that he designed for his outfit. I don't know why the client didn't have it on (and I'm glad she didn't). My guess is she wisely refused to wear it. They probably left for the judging and she refused it on the way.

Why did they keep Kenley when they let the blonde chick from Columbus go a few weeks back? Kenley is soo one note!
Heidi's dress was fabulous and like one that the winner designed a few seasons back (I think she was Scandanavian and lived in Miami?) -- I know I've seen that twisted one-shoulder job in an earlier season; I just can't remember which one.

Heidi's dress definitely reminded me of something that either Uli (Miami designer a few seasons back) or Rami (last season) would make.

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