As true afficionados of all things Project Runway, it's interesting to note the patterns that seem to play out every season. When the number of designers get whittled down to the point that there are only two goals left: to make it to the final 4 and then to make it to the final 3, all the drama and personality conflicts seem to just melt away and what we're left with are four or five really talented people, secure in the knowledge that they're really talented and sharing in a camaraderie that overcomes prior clashes or differences in style and personality.
(Wendy Pepper is of course the exception here, but since she's going to have to bear the mantle of being the biggest bitch the show's ever seen for years to come, we think it's safe to say she's the exception that proves the rule.)
You couldn't find four more different people than Uli, Laura, Michael, and Jeffrey and yet, as seems to almost always be the case at this point, the four of them seem relaxed with each other and to genuinely enjoy each other's company.
We're not so naive as to think that they're all BFF's now, but the way they're so relaxed and even intimate with each other is both refreshing and a joy to watch.
When we think of past seasons at this point, we think of Kara Saun trying to help Jay out with his Nancy O'Dell dress, or Kara hustling to help Chloe finish her plant dress even though Kara's own garment wasn't complete, or the tears shed over Nick's auf'ing and the anger over Austin's, or even Daniel V. having a heart-to-heart with the other designers about his recent coming-out.
Oh sure, the bitchery always comes back with the reunion show and Bryant Park, but it's nice after 10 or so weeks of manufactured drama to just watch the remaining designers, all of whom have strong fan followings at this point (again, disregard La Pepper), laugh and joke and help each other out, forgetting for a moment that they're supposed to be Backstabbing Bitches of Fashion.
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"When we think of past seasons at this point, we think of Kara Saun trying to help Jay out with his Nancy O'Dell dress, or Kara hustling to help Chloe finish her plant dress even though Kara's own garment wasn't complete, or the tears shed over Nick's auf'ing and the anger over Austin's, or even Daniel V. having a heart-to-heart with the other designers about his recent coming-out."
I have tears in my eyes as I read your post. I know, I'm silly that way. What a GREAT post, guys!
As someone said here before, you guys can joke, rip, compliment, etc...like nobody else. I can't wait for tonight's episode.
I liked Wendy Pepper. I thought it was appalling when someone drew on her daughter's picture. Did they ever find out who did that?
And that bitch Kara making her wait in the elevator even though she had so much work to do - I'd have LEFT girlfriend at the hotel and made the van driver take me at the *second* that van was supposed to have left.
I always privately hoped she was the one who got Kara busted for those shoes - that was SUCH blatant cheating, she should have been AUF'ED right there at OFW!
Anne
Add Santino to that list that has Wendy Pepper on it. If she is the biggest bitch, he is the biggest bastard. Has anyone read Andy Cohen's blog from yesterday and today?
His 15 minutes need to be up. NOW.
They are definitely talented and have their unique styles. Regardless of who wins, they will all be very successful in their lives.
I'm just hoping Allison and Bradley smoked a giant spliff before the reunion. I would love it if they break out a can of Pringles during the show.
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Am I the only person who liked Wendy Papper and thought Kara Saun was two faced?
"I liked Wendy Pepper. I thought it was appalling when someone drew on her daughter's picture. Did they ever find out who did that? "
I'd bet any amount of moolah that LaPepper drew on her own duaghter's picture herself so she could play head games on the others by accusing THEM of doing it. (Not to mention getting attention and playing the victim).
--Gotham Tomato
And another thing:
If LaPepper is the biggest bitch, then Jeffrey is the biggest ASS. I don't think he's any better, nor anymore talented, than the Wendinator.
These episodes are definitely the best. The plant episode last season was GREAT! I loved being able to see a lot more of that extra footage of them bonding on Bravo.com...in fact, all that bonus footage from all seasons is fun! (When are they going to start releasing this show on DVD, by the way? With all sorts of fun extras! Are you drooling just thinking about it?) These last episodes are actually interesting, as opposed to the "manufactured drama" of the early episodes that the PRGayBoys were talking about. That was particularly evident this season with instigators like Jeffrey. (LOVE that you call him an angry little peanut, PRGayBoys!)
I never got to watch season 1 all the way through, but I definitely did NOT like Wendy Pepper. And Kara Saun, well, she's just a cheater. Trying to pass off those shoes as cheaper than they actually were. Sneaky little design diva :P
I can't wait for the reunion show tonight!
I love this post - it's all warm and fuzzy. I cannot wait until tonight's show and wish I were watching it with you guys.
I could never figure out the whole Kara Saun/Dollhouse shoe thing. Those shoes were available for about $90/pair at Zappos.com - granted, that's not $5 (that was a shameful moment for sure) but it's not $500 either. And yes, The Pepper was the biggest two-faced witch the show has seen to date. I think she drew on her own daughter's picture to gain sympathy. She was on PR, lost weight, had plastic surgery, got a divorce and has been on several other reality shows. I think she likes publicity more than she likes designing clothes.
someone should get a memo to Laura, that those shoes are not flattering on someone her height!
Gigi, believe it or not, Pepper had a new line of clothes this year. And they are every bit as awful (actually, I think worse) then anything she did on PR.
YOU GUYS TOTALLY ROCK...you've taken a blog to a totally new level in its entertainment value...thank you.
Final toughts on S3, they all have their POV, but none really stands out. I do love the "elegance" that Laura brings back to fashion, Michael's eye for "getting the look nailed", Uli's flow for making fashion feel "free," and little peanut's "piss and vinegar" approach in dealing with others.
S2...I was cheering for both Daniel V and Cloe (fellow FIT alums). Cloe's "technical" skills won me over (that Dynasty Collection didn't), but little Dorm Monitor Dan brought the NY Style, he's just a little stud. Santino, well he brought the drama, like Little Peanut.
S1 Wendy was a bitch, Kara San delivered like a "pro," and Jay brought a more modern look to the Amish in Penn. I swear I've seen his look in finer horse and buggy communities.
But in all seasons, the one who one my heart was Nick, we're in great shape as an industry if fine gentlemen like him (and silver fox Timmy) are educating our fashion stars of tomorrow. This blog has been a true highlight of S3...Go Laura you salty and sultry fashion princess, for tomorrow you will be a queen!
What a great compliment...LOL
XXXOO to the Rungay Boys!!!
What I like is that it's clear that there's no one else who can quite understand the whole experience that they'be gone through and what it's taken to get to that stage. No matter what their differences, they're all part of a very exclusive club and that makes for intimacy and understanding. (Even when you want to strangle each other!)
I'd be willing to bet money that it was Morgan, the drama llama model of Season 1 who drew on Wendy's picture, because I think it happened right about at that time. I was waiting to see if there was secret camera footage that was going to come out about who did it, but alas, no.
Why the hell is everyone talking about Wendy? because she calculated it that way. Gosh, if I were her kid, I would wear a moustache as well.
She sucked. I auditioned for these people and all they want is drama.
What makes good tellie.
In the end, it came down to 4 talented designers. Thank God. Robert was fun but boring, Kayne (my God) is so bedazzled. Poor Allison got cut short, and Bradley smoked his desire away with his High Times aesthetic.
Do you realize what it's like to get a callback?
You wait on line for like 6 hours to get a 4 minute interview.
In the words of Tim Gunn: Make it work.
Goddamn Nancy O'Dell and that awful orange parakeet outfit she picked for the Grammy's...to think that Wendy Pooper made it to fashion week and not Austin!
As my Aunt Yetta would say, "Oy, what a fakakta shande!"
Oh, and did anyone notice Keith looking all emaciated and sweaty-slimey in the previews?
Hmm, maybe he's just upset that Sudafed is now behind the counter and he can't stockpile it for his meth lab.
Oh well, guess it's back to coke for PR's favorite cheat!
oh, i feel all warm and oozy inside :-)
wendy pepper . . . i didn't see the first season. guess i need to go back.
What would we do without you guys?
Well and amusingly said. (BTW, Kevin Johnn eventually copped to drawing on Wendy's daughter's picture. Kara Saun was great, but she cheated and she totally dissed everyone's collection but Michael's. Sorry honey.) Jay remains the only visionary to come out of the show. And probably the last since he proved a bit difficult to handle, much less market.
This time for the remaining designers seems sort of like Senior Week in High School. The end is near. You realize you won't see these people too much anymore. And suddenly you can let go of a lot of your petty jealousies and resentments and enjoy time with people you formerly ignored or thought you hated. (Can you tell I was a nerdy dork in HS who didn't start to connect with many people in my class until the tail end of it all?)
How do you guys feel about
cooking? Will you be here for
the Top Chef series?
We will go thru serious
withdrawl if you aren't!
You set the perfect stage for tonite's episode - love your blog.
(Jeffrey was still an asshole in the last episode though)
HOLD THE PHONE! Just read on Yahoo! some scuttlebutt regarding Laura accusing Jefferey of hiring outside help to put his collection together! This could be b.s. to create buzz for the show. Just wondering. Anyone know anything? I think Jefferey is an ass, but I don't think he'd cheat.
Wendy Pepper also won the Banana Republic challenge. Her dress was produced for sale.
Kara Saun designed lovely clothing but was less than nice for much of the season. For me, it was her attitude about the shoes that was awful; she had an incredible sense of entitlement.
Vantine
The Final Four seemed very chummy and relaxed with each other when they were on the Today Show this morning. Jeffrey and Laura sat next to each other, and there didn't seem to be any tension. Jeffrey was even asked about the cheating allegation, and he pretty much laughed and said "You'll have to wait and see what happens."
I loved the last show because they did seem to be having fun (in spite of the pressure). One of my favorite exchanges was between Uli and Laura:
Uli: Laura, are you tired of beading?
Laura: I'm tired of living!
Loved Jeffrey modeling Uli's dress, first when he protested that it would make him look fat and then when he said "I feel so pretty".
It was just a nice show, and, sappy me, I was glad that they all made it as finalists.
And, yes, PLEASE do think of something to carry us through till the next season of PR. Top Chef would be great. The Office? House? Nip/Tuck?
Oh that you boys had been doing this for season 1. Sigh. I came away from that seeing Wendy as a manipulative, two faced, crybaby bitch. Who can forget those first episodes with her bad hair and cartoon like makeup, masquerading as her "style." I can only imagine your comments.
All of you, PRgayboys and posters to this blog alike, have really made this season of PR the most enjoyable. Cheers!
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All of you, PRgayboys and posters to this blog alike, have really made this season of PR the most enjoyable."
I have to agree. That's one of the great things about this blog - the commenters. They're funny and witty.
It's always a fabulous party here.
I have to agree. That's one of the great things about this blog - the commenters. They're funny and witty.
Sing it, Sister!
Hey, this is kinda off the subject, but was there ever any official word on how Guadalupe was spazzed out of her mind on the reunion show last season? What's the PRG Boys take on that? I mean, I know she was intoxicated beyond belief, but I was appalled that Bravo let them hit what apparently was an open bar before filming. When she babbled her way through that question, every viewer was cringing. And god knows I'm Tim Gunn's #1 fan, but I thought it was cruel for to him to rather contemptuously call what she said "bullshit" on national tv when she was obviously drunk off her ass on alcohol provided for, nay, pushed on her by Bravo.
I LOVED SANTINO he was Great, he will Thrive and survive. He's tough and I liked that, he told the truth sometimes and so what. I still liked him.
I must say famous designers who are working sometimes have real b#tchy personalities. All the stores care about is if their clothes sell, it has nothing to do with their personality. One 70's designer used to have famous guest over and he'd be dressed in total drag, wearing his gowns,he'd throw temper tantrums if people didn't want to go to Studio 54 that night. He is one of the most successful designers in fashion history.
Wendy Pepper > Kara Saun.
As much as some hate Wendy Pepper, Kara Saun, to me, was worse. Pepper knew the grave she was digging herself into, and I respect that. Defacing her daughter was off-limits (as how the mother/sisters this season should have been).
Kara Saun was the much bigger jackass, and had the worse garments; regardless of how the show tried to portray the two. Oh, and she blatently tried to cheat too.
But, really, Jay won; and rightfully so. Jay is better than both of them.
you're right about that - they all do seem to be so friendly and kind to each other now.
Reading your blog entry here made me again with that the show was 5 hours long - not 1 - and we could just endlessly watch them in a terrarium.
Okay When did this show become about choosing the person with the nicest personality to win. I thought it was about Who is the Best Designer....or am I mistaken.
They included a Miss Congeniality Prize this year, which is nice, that way it can stay about who is the best designer with the clearest point of view, not who Has the best Personality.
That said.....
I still want Michael to Win.
He did do hoochie clothes though, but he is great when guided by the gentle hand of Tim Gunn.
I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Santino because of "Where's Andrae?".
I love things like that. It shows that they care about the other designers. They can't not have a bond after spending all that time together.
Awwwww!
Almost everytime a Celebrity came into judge, they Loved Santino...Iman,Diana Von Furstenburg,Nicki Hilton...and a male Judge designer liked his point of view. They didn't always pick him to win that Challenge but they liked him, those people know the Real World of Fashion....for the most part,it's not all about being nice!!!!
when season 3 ends, i want to totally hear you guys take on season 1 (aka the best season EVER) and season 2. seriously. season 3 has been pretty mundane compared to the previous two seasons.
I love it that you Boys, with all your Bitchery, can see this. I don't think people really NEED the drama or WANT the drama and can enjoy the comrarderie (sp?) as you said. I know I do. I love seeing those little random acts of kindness they hand to each other from time to time as you pointed out here. It's heartwarming.
AND with that being said, I totally agree about Wendy Pepper. Believe it or not, i didn't watch PR until the second season so had to rent the entire 1st season on Netflix and I'm telling you, that woman utterly nauseated me. Every. single. thing. about. her.
That kind of drama or conflict was NOT appealing or fun. It was repulsive.
I'm remembering a piece of advice they were all given in Season 2. You have to be a nice person or something to that affect. Creativity and skill with full on deviousness and nastiness and souless plotting I, at least hope, will not get a person far in any industry.
Great entry. :)
You guys started my day with a fuzzy wuzzy feeling. There's no denying the talent of the final four. And the extra video of Laura helping Jeffrey with his newspaper dress is worth a look-see.
It's been said there's symbolic reflection of modes of Life in the designers left, and who could argue:
--Michael... Hip/Hop Life
--Jeffery... Hard Rock Life
--Uli... Hippy Life
...?
Looks about right... so that leaves Laura. I'm hoping she'll win it, because my read is that hers is not opposed to the modes listed but instead transcends:
Laura...Larger Than Life.
"Am I the only person who liked Wendy Papper and thought Kara Saun was two faced?"
I hope so. "Two faced." It's a TV show. Get real.
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