Project Runway 3

[diamondsnake]

As for last week's episode, I felt so bad for Alison's model. Tim Gunn called her "Large". Heidi called her "Plus Size" and a "Fat Minney Mouse". I hope she doesn't take it personally.

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

I'm actually on Jeffery's side. He had the worst model and she was way too serious and was being a cry baby through the whole process. Angela clearly didn't fall too far from the tree. That whole family is wack! Yes, Jeffery was kind of mean, but I think Angela's Mother was trying to sabatoge the outfit. I am sure Angela informed her how much she hated Jeff.

what you been smokin? she seemed very polite to me and was just voicing her concerns/opinions. he, on the other hand, seemed to be a total jerk from the get go. no matter what she said, he should have been respectful. everyone in that room was probably tense because they were worried about how their moms were going to be treated. I don't think she was trying to sabotage the outfit at all. when he said I don't really appreciate you standing here and how you like the sound of that - and that tone he used, was that really necessary? it's just stupid.

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

but there is something about him that I like.

think about it, cause I'd like to know.

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

As for last week's episode, I felt so bad for Alison's model. Tim Gunn called her "Large". Heidi called her "Plus Size" and a "Fat Minney Mouse". I hope she doesn't take it personally.

I'm confused. you feel sympathy for last week's "large" model, but you say Jeffrey had the worst model (Angela's mom) this week.

I'm not trying to rip on you, just curious.

[diamondsnake]

Well, because I think Alison's model was beautiful, but Angela's Mom wasn't. Not because she was large (there were much bigger women in the room) I just thought she wasn't that pretty. I mean, there was a reason she was picked last.

And, I didn't like Jeff either. I just liked Angela's mom even less.

[JazmenFlowers]

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

Well, because I think Alison's model was beautiful, but Angela's Mom wasn't. Not because she was large (there were much bigger women in the room) I just thought she wasn't that pretty. I mean, there was a reason she was picked last.

And, I didn't like Jeff either. I just liked Angela's mom even less.

ahhh. I see.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

jeffery is an idiot..

[diamondsnake]

One last comment about this episode: I thought it was completely unfair that Michael got a really thin, young model. She was a complete fish out of water since most of the models were over 50 and at least 30 pounds overweight. It gave Michael an unfair advantage. That is probably why he didn't win. His dress was well made, but it would have been to unfair to let him win when he had clearly the most model-like model.

[JazmenFlowers]

I don't know if I agree totally, but it was "unfair" that he wasn't AS challenged as the others...

[BTFLCHLD]

I personally think it is total-BS the issue between model-thin and super-size. Right away they were discussing moo-moos, etc. A true designer can design for any woman not make crap unflattering designs due to an extra 100 pds and 100 in. Michael's dress would have looked just as well in/on a larger size. Maybe. I would imagine it certainly is easier to design for someone model-thin but I find it hard to believe a pattern can not be cut larger nor a style other than "drape" be created.

And, I am of the opinion that it wasn't angela's mom out to sabatoge jeffery, but jeffery out to sabatoge mom. That design wouldn't have looked good on a size 0.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

I personally think it is total-BS the issue between model-thin and super-size. Right away they were discussing moo-moos, etc. A true designer can design for any woman not make crap unflattering designs due to an extra 100 pds and 100 in. Michael's dress would have looked just as well in/on a larger size. Maybe. I would imagine it certainly is easier to design for someone model-thin but I find it hard to believe a pattern can not be cut larger nor a style other than "drape" be created.

And, I am of the opinion that it wasn't angela's mom out to sabatoge jeffery, but jeffery out to sabatoge mom. That design wouldn't have looked good on a size 0.

Preach it, sistah!

[mikeschmike]

Originally Posted by diamondsnake

One last comment about this episode: I thought it was completely unfair that Michael got a really thin, young model. She was a complete fish out of water since most of the models were over 50 and at least 30 pounds overweight. It gave Michael an unfair advantage. That is probably why he didn't win. His dress was well made, but it would have been to unfair to let him win when he had clearly the most model-like model.

Vincent's model had model proportions as well.

[mikeschmike]

Nick from season two had this to say over at people.com:

Episode Seven
My sadness from Alison's untimely departure last week quickly dissolved into happiness when I discovered this week's challenge: Heidi, who thankfully changed out of her Stevie Nicks dress from the previous episode, tells the designers that they'll be creating an outfit for the everyday woman. To everyone's jaw-dropping surprise, that everyday woman turns out to be the designers' respective mothers or sisters. I am sure that the Runway set must have looked like a scene from Steel Magnolias with all the tears that were flowing. And, of course, there was a twist to the challenge: The designers couldn't pick their respective relatives.

But the best surprise was saved for Laura's mother, who found out while having champagne with Michael Kors and his mom that she was going to be a grandmother – for a SIXTH time! Get her another bottle of champagne, QUICKLY! Laura informed her shocked mother that she got the news after starting Project Runway. (Was the crew giving out free E.P.T. exams as a perk? All I got was a loofah and some extra Tresemmé gel!)

Back at the workroom, the designers got down to business creating outfits for their non-size-2 clients. (It's interesting to note that nobody picked the plus-size ladies first.) They quickly realized that this was going to be a challenging task on several levels. First, they had to hone their private client skills quickly. Second, there were no size 14 forms to assist them in their draping. And the designers had to balance satisfying their client while remaining true to their individual design aesthetic.


Almost all the designers worked harmoniously with their client, except for Jeffrey. It was heart-wrenching to see Angela's mom be demeaned and insulted by the egomaniacal Jeffrey. Let me say this once: Jeffrey needs therapy and lots of it. As a son who loves his mother and respects all mothers, I was appalled. I was surprised that his cruise-hopping mom did not slap him upside his head for disrespecting Angela's mother. He's lucky that his model was not my mom, Raquel. Don't mess with a Latina: She would have kicked his pierced-and-tattooed head from Parsons to Brooklyn!

On the runway, the results were mixed. My favorite was Uli's design for Kayne's mom. However, it was Vincent's tailored suit-dress with a contrasting Revere collar for Uli's mother that won over the judges. For a minute there, I thought my TiVo had gone into German simulcast mode when the two Heidis (Uli's mom and Klum) began chatting away!

The bottom-two designers were Robert and Jeffrey. Jeffrey missed the mark altogether by not listening to Angela's mom, belittling her and ultimately creating an outfit that she would never wear. But, according to the judges, he had a "point of view" and "vision" and therefore he stayed. I disagree with their assessment: A strong point of view is not an excuse to give Jeffrey a pass, especially if it was – let's face it – an ugly point of view.

Consequently, it was Robert's simple (read: BORING) outfit for Vincent's sister that got the lowest votes. I think that viewers are now going to move on from the Alison Should Have Stayed League and join a new cause: Mothers Against Jeffrey. Sign me up!

[diamondsnake]

Originally Posted by mikeschmike

Vincent's model had model proportions as well.

Oh, right. And he won! Go figure! But I was proud of my boy Vincent. I've been rooting for him since the begining. I almost felt like it was a victory for me.

I always root for the underdog...

[diamondsnake]

Is Kayne's Mom so cute? She was working it! Same with Uli's Mom.

[diamondsnake]

Okay, clearly I am the only one watching Project Runway anymore. But, I will continue to talk to myself....

Go Vincent! He made it another week. I actually really liked his outfit for himself. It was simple and cool and "bacis black". I loved it!

Kayne: Oh my! Laura took the words out of my mouth. "I love him, but he is sooo tacky!" That about sums it up. What was he thinking? Is that something that he would actually wear?

Laura: You could actually tell she was pregnant! I didn't realize she would be "showing" so soon. Her garment was very nice. Like Vincent's, it was very classic and basic and perfect for any country she jet-setted to.

Michael: Didn't like it that much. It's not my style.

Uli: Loved it! It was very "Uli". I think it was nice and colorful.

Jeffrey: He was getting on my last nerve! He needs to shut up about Angela's Mom. Yes, her mom was annoying and a cry baby. But enough is enough! He should at least respect Angela enough to stop saying those things right in front of her. His outfit didn't do anything for me either.

Angela: Wow! What a mistake. I am so glad she is gone! I did not like her and she had no taste. Who puts two big flowers on their ass? LOL! Adios Angela.

Has anyone else noticed that the only person that has not won a challenge is Laura? I am thinking that she is too classic and basic to ever really win a challenge. She makes beautiful garments. But, they are never creative enough to actually win.

As far as the Paris thing was concerned, I thought it was a tad too gimicky. I hope they are back in New York next week. I think they will be based on the preview.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Originally Posted by JazmenFlowers

fringe on a damn dress? layered fringe?

i thought you liked stevie nicks..