Project Runway 4

I feel like each season's group of designers gets progressively chosen more for their "character" potential. Their experience and resumes keep getting more impressive, but I don't feel like the clothes or creativity levels get more impressive.

I like the show because of the creative aspect, not their overly hyped dramas and hope they don't ruin it by making it just another "reality" show.

My favorites are Rami (he won the challenge), Kevin (the thick-bearded guy), Chris (leopard print lover) and Victorya (really pretty Korean).

I thought Elisa should've been auf'd. She's a weird one. I can't wait until next week!

I agree on all counts. I think I would have liked Simone. I do agree tho that the jacket really didn't go with the dress. Too bad it was so poorly made. The front of Elisa's dress was pretty but hated the dragon tail.
Is Kevin the only straight male?

For some reason, I kinda like Christian and I think his hair is cool. I had a haircut very similar in the 80's. He'll make things very interesting.

when you click on kevin, you get victorya

That's weird! Maybe he had a sex change? Here is some local news about PR....Only fitting that crazy girl is form Texas. ;-)

In between taking shots every time someone referred to themselves as "fierce" and shaking our fist at the skinny-and-hateable-but-totally-lovable Heidi Klum, Laura K. and I noticed something very early on in last night's first episode of Project Runway, season four: Elisa, our Dallas girl (she's a graduate of the Arts Magnet High School of Visual and Performing Arts) is a total nutcase. But?no surprise here?this is probably why she wasn't voted off last night after creating clearly the most horrifying dress of the evening.
Follow the jump for more info and an update on how our other contestant, Marion, fared in the first show (hint: He wasn't even close to an auffing). Photos courtesy of Bravotv.com.

The eyebrow raise began when she rubbed her fabric around in the grass at Bryant Park to get a natural grass stain on it. Then, she continued the crazy by sewing together approx. 10 feet of fabric, in all different colors, and affixing it to the back of her dress so it would flow behind the model in some sort of organic and earthy way. Then she went to take a nap (?). Well, it didn't work, and the model tripped and Elisa was sent to the bottom two. She was saved by the lethal combination of poor construction and boring color scheme of Simone's dress. But here's the craziest part: according to her bio, her clothing has appeared in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Elle, just to name a few. And Steph says the construction of the dress itself shows the girl can show. So, maybe she will be around for a while.
Dallas' other contestant, Marion Lee (otherwise pre-PR as Jeffery Lee), flew under the radar last night, which is always a good thing. Weird that he referred to the amazing Urban Flower/Grange Hall (he's co-owner) as a "boutique," and then, "a flower shop," since they don't sell clothing and sell much more than flowers. But I've met him several times and he is a very sweet, humble person so hopefully he will go far in the competition.

To Project Runway Fans:

HELP I MISSED IT Weds Night and I dont have TIVO---when are the repeat showings!!!!

To Project Runway Fans:

HELP I MISSED IT Weds Night and I dont have TIVO---when are the repeat showings!!!!

Tonight. I think it reruns before Tim Gunns show. I feel ya. I have missed ANTM for weeks because my old VCR broke and I don't have TIVO.

5pm and 8pm tonight. Luckily they rerun it a LOT!

I agree on all counts. I think I would have liked Simone. I do agree tho that the jacket really didn't go with the dress. Too bad it was so poorly made. The front of Elisa's dress was pretty but hated the dragon tail.
Is Kevin the only straight male?

For some reason, I kinda like Christian and I think his hair is cool. I had a haircut very similar in the 80's. He'll make things very interesting.

Me too. I haven't actually found him to be anymore annoying than the others. He's just a little different.

I liked the peacock dress from the front too, but the back was disastrous. She's too much.

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Tonight. I think it reruns before Tim Gunns show. I feel ya. I have missed ANTM for weeks because my old VCR broke and I don't have TIVO.

Sorry Cheering.

Cattywampus= best word ever Dune AHH!

I love it too...This is my Mother's word for anything she deems as "not squared up to the world" ... aesthically, structurally, ethically, or otherwise!

Kitty: who has given you cut and paste lessons? Or, who is posting under your name?
Dune-AHH: I grew up with my mom saying cattywampus, too! Do you have an Alabama mama?
Lynne: You can watch ANTM on your computer! No need for Tivo or a VCR. I call computer TV-watching poor man's Tivo.
OL: I love that you had Christian's haircut. That tells me a lot about you (all good). I still think he's whiny and full of himself, though.

Hey pea...I got me some skillz! In fact, I may learn how to post images and pictures next.

Ok - Sold the house and in the interim I am living in a friends townhouse on the lake - they don't have bravo - I can't find it on the internet - where can I get my PR4 fix?

Ok - Sold the house and in the interim I am living in a friends townhouse on the lake - they don't have bravo - I can't find it on the internet - where can I get my PR4 fix?

Beachlover2!! I would never have taken you for a PR kind of girl!
(Congratulations too, by the way!!!!!)

Kitty: who has given you cut and paste lessons? Or, who is posting under your name?
Dune-AHH: I grew up with my mom saying cattywampus, too! Do you have an Alabama mama?
Lynne: You can watch ANTM on your computer! No need for Tivo or a VCR. I call computer TV-watching poor man's Tivo.
OL: I love that you had Christian's haircut. That tells me a lot about you (all good). I still think he's whiny and full of himself, though.

Nope...Kansas mama. I have found many similarities between rural Kanasas and the south.

Beachlover2!! I would never have taken you for a PR kind of girl!
(Congratulations too, by the way!!!!!)

Oh JR - If you only knew...30 years ago I was living in Wyoming and was a seamstress - sewing wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses for a living. Now I don't even own a sewing machine.

Oh JR - If you only knew...30 years ago I was living in Wyoming and was a seamstress - sewing wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses for a living. Now I don't even own a sewing machine.

That's wild! So you have a sense of what they were going thru this last episode with the menswear construction. I thought that was a true "make or break" design challenge.

I just didn't understand why they were all so freaked out by "menswear".

Obviously some of the details/fit/patterns would be different, but seriously, they're aspiring fashion designers and they've never altered a piece of men's clothing or designed/made anything for them or the men in their life?

I just didn't understand why they were all so freaked out by "menswear".

Obviously some of the details/fit/patterns would be different, but seriously, they're aspiring fashion designers and they've never altered a piece of men's clothing or designed/made anything for them or the men in their life?

because I believe (but I could be wrong ) menswear is some of the most difficult clothing to construct. It's one thing to create a draped and free-flowing dress compared to a well constructed suit. I see exactly why they'd be panicked.

JR


Didn't see it - because I don't have Bravo right now - but you are right about menswear. Don't you know Wyoming is the fashion capital of the world

Hey - it was a way to make a living while staying at home with my baby son. I actually enjoyed it for a few years.

A suit is definitely more work then a drapey dress, but they were acting like they had been asked to reinvent the wheel.

My thought was that a jacket, blouse, or pair of trousers has the same number of pieces & sewing whether it is on a man or woman.

Steven made a nicely tailored suit in the first challenge, little twerp boy or "azriel" made an ugly complicated & tailored jacket in both of the first 2 episodes and they had less time and $ for both of those challenges.

I would have loved to see some hilarious creatvity too. I bet Tiki is a good enough sport that he'd have sported a kilt etc.

It all looks hard to me. I made curtains for my daughters classroom. But that was "see spot run" sewing. There was no waist band, sleeves or button holes in my her little curtains. I admire anyone that can create, sew and then wear it.

Just a reminder that it's on tonight after the LONG holiday break! I can't even remember who is still remaining.
Mr. JR has asked me each Wed. night if PR is on! :funn:

Just a reminder that it's on tonight after the LONG holiday break! I can't even remember who is still remaining.
Mr. JR has asked me each Wed. night if PR is on! :funn:

YEA!!!!! Thanks for the reminder!!!!!Just in time.

Okay I have to say it this was the ultimate Drag Queen challenge tonight.

Alas, I already miss Steven, he had such a dry, whiney sense of humor. But, he created about the worse dress this season....

Last night's show--a lot of fun! My other favorite, Miss P, is now holding on by a thread.....