tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post5452178376344516710..comments2024-03-28T15:05:08.604-04:00Comments on Beau Baby: What Did We Learn From Project Runway This Week? Season 13, Episode 7Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942455468832787000noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-79406772323047598332014-09-09T22:17:05.135-04:002014-09-09T22:17:05.135-04:00I have to admit, I can't remember any of Fade&...I have to admit, I can't remember any of Fade's designs, and my strongest impressions of him are his terrible t-shirts and the awful clothes he puts on himself. He might be a great designer, but I would have to remember something he's made to determine that. <br /><br />I really liked Sean's look, it looked very influenced by the clover dress with the velvet on the bottom, but I think it simply lacked the 'je ne sais quoi" to push it over the edge. The judges constantly say that they want to see something new and exciting, but if someone ever gets really avant garde they reject it. What they really want is a fantastic design, well executed. And that's what Korina had this week. <br /><br />Just goes to show, you can buy all the patterns you like, but take a model, throw some very forgiving fabric on her, make it perfectly figure hugging, and you have yourself a great dress. It really does help to start with a model body though. For others, your mileage may vary.Ms. McCallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190263303526887994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-8926402859821373702014-09-09T16:57:33.580-04:002014-09-09T16:57:33.580-04:00They at least got the winner right this week and I...They at least got the winner right this week and I love Tim more every season. I wish he had been one of my instructors in design school (not to say I didn't have some good ones). <br /><br />Still waiting for a win for one of "my boys." I'm a huge fan of both Kini and Fade. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035060448234611911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-19860057710614106422014-09-08T18:08:06.796-04:002014-09-08T18:08:06.796-04:00ALEXANDER. That slack jaw...my husband alternates ...ALEXANDER. That slack jaw...my husband alternates between calling him Macklemore and a meth head...Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942455468832787000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-80957667289728547522014-09-08T18:06:40.781-04:002014-09-08T18:06:40.781-04:00Total Kim K. Total Kim K. Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942455468832787000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-36367561697582581062014-09-08T18:06:19.375-04:002014-09-08T18:06:19.375-04:00THAT is such a good point. THAT is such a good point. Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942455468832787000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-44640564834019091992014-09-07T22:03:41.900-04:002014-09-07T22:03:41.900-04:00i like Zac's construction critique too but if ... i like Zac's construction critique too but if they are going to really make construction nd issue, they need to give the designers a little bit more time. A Gala outfit in just a few hours???? No wayRegenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07305723527884801037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-25022407309928205712014-09-07T16:40:43.294-04:002014-09-07T16:40:43.294-04:00I am glad Tim brought back Char. I didn't thi...I am glad Tim brought back Char. I didn't think the last episode was her time to leave. I am fine with Korina's win since it was so dramatic although I felt that Sean should have won but I guess they didn't want to give him a 3rd win in a row. He made a beautiful dress which showcased the jewels beautifully and tastefully.Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-60889444319470296782014-09-07T14:46:18.594-04:002014-09-07T14:46:18.594-04:00Kini's look... yuck! It's very Kim K to me...Kini's look... yuck! It's very Kim K to me, which is NEVER a good thing. But I'll cut him some slack because one "meh" project after weeks of stellar construction is still pretty great. I really liked Korina's look, but, like you, I'm not rooting for her because she's so mean. And I'm looking forward to seeing what else Sean comes up with. He seems to really know how to highlight and flatter the female form, unlike Alexander, who... just doesn't. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-86815600101067883522014-09-07T12:08:01.824-04:002014-09-07T12:08:01.824-04:00Yes! Salty pancakes can be yours too with that fr...Yes! Salty pancakes can be yours too with that fridge!!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-2822817793539150332014-09-07T10:31:41.145-04:002014-09-07T10:31:41.145-04:00Hi Suzanne...
I love your Project Runway episode d...Hi Suzanne...<br />I love your Project Runway episode discussions, so let me put my two cents in on this one. I almost cried when Tim used his save to bring back Char....it was a warm, moving moment. Proof that the show's judges get it wrong some time (er, correction.... a lotta the time.)<br />I, too, am tired of Amanda's designs and her ability to 'create' the story of her inspiration. The judges are buying it, because they continue to praise her and move her forward in the competition; but, her esthetic is not my cup of tea. She got by this past week because she threw a belt on the sheer coat and was able to gather the excess fabric in the back under the belt. I am continually surprised by the designers lack of knowledge of the textiles they choose. Many eliminations are caused because of the wrong choice of fabric for the design. <br />I feel Kini is the star this season, although he struggled this past week with his choice of fabric. Neoprene is a textile that need not be finished in the same way as other textiles, but the designers soon discover there are other drawbacks. Kini discovered the others in this episode.<br />I hate that the judges considered Korina the winner. Her model had to hold the coat in the front so it would fall correctly, and the seams on her sleeve cap were incorrectly turned toward the neckline. I do think she could have chosen some sort of closure to bring the coat front together and she could have designed a dress neckline that did not 'crunch' under the necklace it was supposed to highlight.<br />I am not impressed with Sandhya....her ethnic influence on her choices do not appeal to me. All of the fiddly treatment for trimming on her dresses is not impressive to me.<br />I liked Sean's design for the jewelry he chose, but they could not give him the win for the third week in a row, could they? Besides, it was not a new design, and one we've seen before, right?<br />If Alexander continues to hang his mouth open in all scenes except when he is being judged and could be sent home, I will vote him off myself. What....can he consciously breathe through his nose???? <br />I am impressed with Fade (shouldn't it pronounced Fah-Day?). He has his own aesthetic and can put his ideas into the design. Isn't that the proof of real designer?<br />Most of all, this year is the first time I truly appreciate Zac Posen's sharp construction critique. I looked him up, and because he has personal knowledge of sewing, he can see and bring to the front the sewing and construction shortfalls of the designers. I love that he can see the pins left in the garments and the fact that some dresses are sewn on the models. That's a keen eye for fashion the show sorely needed with the exit of my other favorite, Michael Kors.<br />I would have given my eye teeth to see the exhibit the designers visited at the Met. A few bloggers have discussed its worth and commented on the videos that revealed the dresses construction. Well worth the admission.<br />Love reading all the comments. I'll be watching next week with all of you!greytonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011928850908138108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-64794169296904200582014-09-07T07:55:42.824-04:002014-09-07T07:55:42.824-04:00Sean's was incredible, but I think it lacked t...Sean's was incredible, but I think it lacked the "something we haven't seen before" factor the judges are looking for. Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942455468832787000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-54796475344620261472014-09-07T07:54:58.431-04:002014-09-07T07:54:58.431-04:00Yeah, I think he might have a meltdown soon if the...Yeah, I think he might have a meltdown soon if they don't throw him a bone!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942455468832787000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-34253898116657810412014-09-07T07:54:34.122-04:002014-09-07T07:54:34.122-04:00OK, I'm imagining going ot the ladies room at ...OK, I'm imagining going ot the ladies room at this gala in that jumpsuit and overdress. The entire mess would be mopping the bathroom floor. Yuck!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942455468832787000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-70039545786557648912014-09-07T07:53:49.756-04:002014-09-07T07:53:49.756-04:00Ha! Is that one of the ads that plays during proje...Ha! Is that one of the ads that plays during project runway? Where the dad and kids make salty pancakes?Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942455468832787000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-49951718657572869862014-09-07T07:53:13.494-04:002014-09-07T07:53:13.494-04:00Yes, me too. I am hot all the time anytime. I coul...Yes, me too. I am hot all the time anytime. I could only wear Neoprene on a cold rainy day!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942455468832787000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-81656253796615909482014-09-07T03:25:47.111-04:002014-09-07T03:25:47.111-04:00Random thoughts in no particular order....
The fu...Random thoughts in no particular order....<br /><br />The funny thing is, this week I felt Sean really deserved this win - his look was elegant, and it highlighted the jewelry. Korina's look was my second favorite (I think she had the more modern looking jewelry, and could therefore be more edgy in her design, and she showcased it well), so I am ok with her winning this one.<br /><br />Kini - no, not everything works well in neoprene. I liked the idea for this design, but the execution was not good. I'm glad he stayed though.<br /><br />Char - so excited she is back! I really liked some of her earlier designs, so I'm looking forward to seeing what she can do the rest of the season.<br /><br />Wish we could have seen more of the exhibit, also, I may have drooled a little bit.<br /><br />Amanda - Sean's face says it all. Truly. There is nothing else to say.T. Sedaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684101466551796470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-2000481187910655082014-09-07T01:14:34.834-04:002014-09-07T01:14:34.834-04:00I was wondering about that neoprene. Wouldn't ...I was wondering about that neoprene. Wouldn't it make you very sweating without an ocean around you? I prefer the upholstered look. Poor Kini. They have passed him over for a win so long I think he 's losing his cool.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751989453706523363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-64293435897584896402014-09-07T00:45:19.374-04:002014-09-07T00:45:19.374-04:00well, i learned that there really isn't anythi...well, i learned that there really isn't anything new. we've seen all these designs before....it's fabric and little things that make it a stand out.<br />Amanda????? I have no idea why each season the judges just lllooovvveeee them a catsuit. Have they tried to go to the bathroom in a catsuit??? and that sheer "coat".......they reamed her for that same thing. and messy peplums...i don't get it. at. all.<br />Regenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07305723527884801037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-55044759617888978452014-09-06T21:48:15.363-04:002014-09-06T21:48:15.363-04:00What I learned is I think I finally "get"...What I learned is I think I finally "get" what that crazy refrigerator is for. It's for home chefs who peruse the ingredients in their fridge (without letting all the cold air out) like seamsters peruse their fabric stashes, right? I only cook out of necessity and never lovingly look at the contents of my refrigerator, but I think I can see the appeal for a home chef who enjoys contemplating the contents of her fridge, dreaming up new recipes and the like.<br /><br />What that fridge, or Red Robin, or Lexus, or even Saturn of years past has to do with PR....I still haven't figured that out yetKylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-6671006737716309312014-09-06T21:26:41.703-04:002014-09-06T21:26:41.703-04:00Too bootyish! HAHAHAHAHA!
I liked Kinis idea but ...Too bootyish! HAHAHAHAHA!<br /><br />I liked Kinis idea but obviously poorly executed. I thought of the top 3, Korina deserved the win. I do not like anything Sandhya does. I'm not as crazy about Fade as others seem to be. <br /><br />I refuse to hop on the neoprene train. I'm sure it'll make me melt. SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5695034534740404365.post-84410320530353823152014-09-06T21:02:47.783-04:002014-09-06T21:02:47.783-04:00Seriously, who is Amanda blowing? She is a one tr...Seriously, who is Amanda blowing? She is a one trick pony, and that pony is FUGLY.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313044329120669289noreply@blogger.com