So … we’re getting down to the wire on Project Runway and altho the Season 5 Finale Fashion Show took place at The Tent in Bryant Park at New York Fashion Week last Friday, we the TV viewing audience still have a competition to get thru before we find out who is this year’s winner:
Last night’s ep featured a challenge where the designers had to create an entire make-over outfit for a recent college graduate so that they can venture out into the world to find their first jobs. Not only did the designers have to please their college graduate clients but they also had to please the clients’ mothers as well. After the jump, find out who was in, who was out and who managed to successfully design a new make-over look for their client in the episode titled Transformation …
OK … it must be said, shouted from the rooftops even, that my boy Joe from Detroit was ROBBED on last night’s ep of Project Runway. I absolutely knew that he was going to get the axe by how heavily they were focusing on him and his personal life … I was hoping against hope that Suede would be the one to get auf’ed from the competition but, sadly, he managed to squeeze thru and live to see another competition. Boo.
Don’t get me wrong … Joe‘s outfit was hideous and poorly constructed. It was so fug, so out of date that it gave the judges the opportunity to pull him from the competition, in my opinion, a bit too soon. I think it’s very clear that Joe is a very talented designer but I think his problem was more a matter of judgment and sometimes taste. I agree, a suit does not necessarily equal professional. Had he gone with a print other than pinstripe (and crafted a much more flattering top, btw) he could’ve totally pulled off his look. I’m sorry, tho, but Suede‘s outfit was worse in my opinion. Those sleeves? Lord! That jacket was something that Paula Abdul would’ve worn back in 1991 (HERE‘s proof). In the end, tho, I hated all of the final looks … Korto‘s was the one I liked the best, I guess, even tho I really didn’t care for the keyhole in the jacket. Kenley is so overdue for a hearty slap in the face. She has become beyond annoying … bitchy and childish, she totally irritates the crap out of me. I hope someone puts her in her place soon cuz I’m so over her already. Next week’s preview makes it seem that she dares to talk shizz about Tim Gunn?! Oh no, I won’t stand for it. I hope Tim punches her in the neck if she dares to talk back to his face. I liked that all the designers shared personal photos of themselves for the ep (except for Suede that is). They all looked so cute and innocent … especially Jerell. I didn’t love this ep but it was a’ight … well, except for the part where Joe got eliminated. I’m gonna hafta pour out a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer on the pavement for my fallen Detroit homie … I’ll miss him.
AND, since the top 6 designers showed collections at the Season 5 Finale Fashion Show last weekend (even tho we don’t know who the top 3 in competition for the final prize are), click HERE for video of the collection that Joe showed at Bryant Park last Friday. I only watched the video myself after I learned he was eliminated from competition … I liked his collection, it looked cohesive and very cool. What did y’all think of Joe‘s collection and last night’s ep overall?
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Thank God Joe is gone. Ugh horrible things he has made. I am not sure what happened with LeAnn last night, she has been making some good stuff lately. Hopefully she steps it back up. :)
I used to love Kenley, now its painful to watch her and her attitude.
Go Korto, Jerell and LeAnn!
I was bummed Joe was kicked off, but for me he wasn’t consistent throughout the whole competition..I like Kenley’s designs but I hate that I’m really disliking her attitude! I really want to keep liking her but she’s making it very difficult..Though, in her defense, when it showed her and her mini-me laughing on the runway, it looked TOTALLY edited..I doubt she was laughing at that time..These reality shows do that all the time..
I didn’t get to watch the show last night.
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I did catch that Joe left though. In my opinion, it was overdue. But he went out with grace and class and I totally dug that. Good for him. I did look at his collection. It didn’t overall blow my mind but he had some pretty hot pieces! Glad he got to show, period.
Kenley, Kenley, Kenley. What a f*cktard. I’m so over her. I hate myself for cheating, but I did. I looked at ALL the final collections. And I hate to say it but her collection…..looked the best. Trust me, I hate myself for admitting that. I’m going to go poke my eyes out now.
I LOVE kenley! She just needs to control her laughter. Don’t even get me started on how easy it is to make her look as bad as they’re making it out to be. Reality t.v. didn’t just start yesterday friends, we know this, it’s called a “bitch edit”. Joe was there WAY too long. He and Stella should start a Fug Clothing Line together. I hope the final 3 are Kenley, Suede and that quiet girl!
I missed the episode. Is that Amanda Lorber from the MTV show The Paper? I love her!
Sorry Trent, but Joe was LONG overdue! I didn’t think he had personality and he didn’t have anything anywhere remotely new or innovative to show, the entire show. I do agree that Suede had the FUGlier outfit, though it was what his client thought was hot, and Joe’s girl OBVIOUSLY hated her look. I am a bit peeved that Suede is still there though! WTF up with that?! Suede hasn’t made a decent outfit since the Natalie Portman Challenge. I blame Kenley’s bitchy, sucky ass unprofessional attitude to her unfortunate Aquarius sun sign (I usually don’t like aquarius women) but I do like her designs and her taste. Jerrel’s look was beautiful, I think he hit it out of the park, as well as Korto’s look. LeAnne’s was boring, but I still love her. I stand by my prediction that Korto and LeAnne will be two of the final three, with Kenley and Jerrel cat fighting it out for third place.
ps. I didn’t like Joe’s collection either, I mean AMERICANA? Seriously? I did like that one black leather bustier, that was hot, but other then that….
i’m so disappointed in Kenley. i used to ADORE her. she was my favorite in the beginning. i thought her style was awesome and her designs were amazing… but now i just can’t see past her.. and her EGO. she’s so into herself it’s getting ridiculous, and honestly can’t take criticism and thinks she REALLY knows what shes talking about. puh-lease… if she really WAS that good, then she wouldn’t need this competition to jump start her career. she needs to shut up for a second and LISTEN. i cant wait for next week’s ep. it looks like they finally put her in her place! sheesh.
I’m so over Kenley. I mean based on looks during the season opening, I was rooting for her. She looked like someone who’s style was a nice blend of vintage meets modern. Now all I can see is this nasty attitude. I can’t wait until the reunion ep when when get to see Tim’s reaction to some of her “confessionals” where she basically said she doesn’t listen to Tim at all. I really want someone to bitch slap her.
I felt bad for Leanne. I thought her usually creative vision was lost on this challenge because of her “clients.” I can’t imagine anyone wanting their child taught by someone who wanted to accentuate their chest.
When it came down to it…I did want Joe to go. At least Suede’s client LIKED her outfit. And I hate that the judges didn’t even ask her opinion. I don’t by any means like Suede and the jacket was FUG but the client liked it and that’s what mattered.
Joe’s collection didn’t suck though. Perhaps he just doesn’t do well in a high paced challenge fashion universe.
I totally think Joe needed to go. He was out of touch with current fashion and had nothing new to offer. Looking at his collection definitely proofs it because it is FUG! As for Kenley, she has GOT to go! I’m sooooo over her and her attitude, and her tulle.
Kenley gets told off next week???? I am NOT missing that!!!!
okay so suede NEEEEDS to go!!!! seriously, the third person name-calling is so beyond out of his league!!! and WTF was that jacket! im sorry, it was something the poor thing could have purchased on the fall clearance rack in Sears- he clearly lacks taste!
Can I just say, that as someone who is 22 and getting into the professional world, I wouldn’t wear most of these outfits? I love to make my outfits as cute as possible and add personality to them, but do any of these designers realize that in a professional job (office work, teaching, etc) your skirt can’t really be more than 3 or 4 inches above the knee? All I’m saying is that we can still have style without the shorter skirt. I love short skirts but I wear them on the weekends. – D
kenley… her voice makes my ears bleed. self absorbed egotistical little girl. And why is Korto being overlooked each week? She is fabulous every single week.
Joe’s collection sucked.
i agree with diana. i am a 21 year old recent college grad looking for a job and some of those outfits could not be worn to interviews or to work with the skirts so short. i think leanne and jerell’s were the only two that actually had the purpose of the challenge in mind. i would argue that joe did as well, but his garment, unfortunately, turned out frumpy-looking.
I liked Joe’s collection, but Leanne’s was my favorite!!!!! I thought Suede’s was awful and I was disappointed by Kuoto’s (sp?). Jerell’s was good and Joe had some good pieces, especially the red skirt and bustier, but Leanne’s was amazing. You can check out all the designs on NYMag.com
1) I was sad to see Joe leave, however I was underwhelmed by his collection in that video
2) Suede has been growing on me… he is annoying with the 3rd person talk, but I can tell he’s a really nice guy and not a bastard.
3) Kenley, however, is a total C-unit and although I used to totally be rooting for her I hope she gets humiliated by Nina Garcia and sent on her way.
I felt like nobody brought their A game this episode :(
1.) I’ve long been a Joe fan so I was disappointed to see him go. His outfit was awful but I really wish he wasn’t eliminated. :(
2.) I’ve also been a fan of Jerrel for a long time and I really liked his outfit so I’m delighted to see him win again. :)
3.) Why isn’t Suede gone yet?? I don’t understand it – he’s not that good of a designer. I don’t think I’ve ever really liked anything he’s designed.
4.) Poor Leanne. I love her but she made a dud this week. She’s a great designer so it’s sad to see her flunk like this.
5.) Korto – another favourite of mine – made a great outfit. Like you, Trent – I’d have preferred the jacket without the keyhole but it was great.
6.) Kenley, Kenley, Kenley… I dislike her intensely. She’s been grating on my nerves since week 1 and it’s just getting worse. Hopefully the judges and Tim (my glorious Tim!!) will kick her ass out of the competition next week.
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Leanne – Korto – Jerrel — my dreamy final 3!
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Tim Gunn rocks. End of! ;-)