You can watch a video of his collection with commentary by Newsday fashion writer Anne Bratskeir here.
Now, what can we say as an introduction? We're going to have to cop to something right away: for the most part, we didn't like this collection. There were a handful of looks that we liked and even a couple that we loved, but overall, we found it dreary and heavy and not at all modern. Rami says he was inspired by Joan of Arc and the end result of that was clothing that looked like armor - heavy and movement-restricting. The judges were dead on when they said he has problems with colors as the ones he chose didn't look current or even pretty. It's nice that he didn't drape everything but the end result pointed out that Rami's problem isn't draping, it's his excessive detailing, of which draping is only one aspect. As we said before, Rami likes fabric and he likes to make fabric do tricks for him, but he doesn't seem to understand the concept of restraint at all.
One other point: we thought the styling was awful. That tight single braid look was unattractive, the makeup was bleh and the shoes and bags looked out of style. Plus, what was with the big Wonder Woman bracelets most of the models were wearing?
Anyway, let's start the show. Brace yourself, bitches. We're gonna be harsh here, but the collection got much better in the second half.
This seems like a strange choice for opening look. It's not what we could consider a head-turner by any stretch of the imagination. Nice color, nice silhouette, but the detailing is way too much. We don't like the way it bunches around the waist nor do we like the tight hem at the bottom. We mostly like the top, especially the sleeves, but we're wondering what the point is to that half-collar.
Another strange choice because this is in a slightly different shade than the previous blue dress. It doesn't draw a comparison to it so much as it points out the differences. We don't like the length of that skirt. It just doesn't look all that modern to us. The detailing on the jacket is nice though. Overall, it looks a little dated to us.
We've already said that we love this dress. We're on record as saying that we're not huge fans of excessive draping, but the way he used the fabric to create color blocking through draping is pretty amazing. The only criticism is that once again, the skirt is too bulky in the wrong places and isn't particularly flattering to the female form.
Holy cow, we do not like this look at ALL. There's so much look here that it's hard to know where to start. Those pants are hideous both in shape and in color. They're too long, they bunch up in weird places and the pockets stick out. And that top is just, well...over the top - and not in a good way. That vest-like detail makes her boobs look big and saggy and since she's a model, we can assume that they are neither. Those sleeves look ridiculous and we wonder if she can even lift her arms in them. Overall, it's an unattractive and overworked look.
Similar to the first blue dress, but slightly better because it's not so overworked, although we're liking those sleeves less and less each time we look at them. The color is kind of dreary and not very modern and once again, he's using a tight hem, which gives the skirt a balloony effect. And why is it getting caught in her crotch like that?
That's a cute skirt. Sure, it probably has too many details on it, but at least none of them obscure her form or worse, work against it. That top is awful. Ugly fabric. And once again, way too heavy and overworked with far too many details. All too often with Rami's clothes, it looks like it would be very difficult to move in them.
Stay tuned for Part 2, but in the mean time, you can get a closer look at some of these pieces in the slide show:
All those intense colors & heavy fabrics reminded me immediately of Chloe Dao's collection, which I didn't care for, either. Rami's been criticized a lot for his designs being matronly, etc. . . and while I thought that was a bit unfair in regards to his PR challenge designs, it was sadly true here. There's just something that's not fresh about these designs, and it doesn't matter if his target customer is a very grown up woman. Something was just off.
I keep trying to imagine his 'customer' and all I see is my NYC grandmother who used to be one of those infamous lunching ladies. Ten years ago she would have snatched these up!
For someone who brags about how he knows what women like, and loves to dress and celebrate the female form, he puts a lot of stuff around our hips, exactly where we don't want it. Thos rosettes on the hips of the last black dress in his collection are hideous. A prime example that he doesn't know when to stop.
Big Wonderwoman bracelets - THE accessory with which to deflect criticism about the outfit you are wearing. Seems like an essential with this collection.
I couldn't believe he chose that first dress to be the first piece. It also had that sort of "sparta flap" like he used on his denim dress from the challenges. The blue suit - can you say Ally McBeal? I was kind of horrified.
His show got better in the second half, but I can't wait to see what you say about those other pants, the black ones. My jaw dropped.
Oh - I'm so relieved. I kept thinking I was the only one who didn't like this and kept wondering what I was missing. I did like some pieces toward the end of the show but these early ones. I really don't like little, close round necklines so those dresses really didn't do it for me.
I did come around to finding Rami more human and enjoyable to watch by the end of the show...but much of this collection was frustrating.
And the models look positively dour which made the clothes look even sadder. Christian's models were a bit happier with a jounce in their step and a more relaxed expression.
Question: why did he choose to put Sam in that black and red nondescript two-piece number? Shouldn't your main model be in your signature look? If Sam had been in the black gown the judging might have been a bit less critical.
Big Wonderwoman bracelets - THE accessory with which to deflect criticism about the outfit you are wearing. Seems like an essential with this collection.
Good one, bg!
Also, a while ago somebody commented here wondering if Rami was color-blind. Good call. Maybe if he'd used different colors he'd have swayed Nina toward a win.
(Unlikely, but I'm still shocked that he lost to Christian, what with all the Judge Love that Rami got all season.)
I do like the colors, but I think the images on your post epitomize why it is so difficult to admire or criticize some of these colors. If you look at the side-by-side stills of the fourth, fifth and sixth looks, each garment appears to be two different colors! The images on the right have a very purplish cast, which is unattractive, while those on the left appear to be a very lovely cerise.
Winged Sheep said, "Shouldn't your main model be in your signature look? If Sam had been in the black gown the judging might have been a bit less critical."
I noticed that, too, with all 3 designers. In the past, haven't the designers usually put "their" model in the final piece? This year none of them did.
Yes, the entire color story looked dated-- black, white, red/fuchsia and teal? Hello, 1987. No one missed you.
And yes, for someone who talks so much about loving women, he certainly widens the hip area way too often. People keep saying Christian's pants wouldn't look good on anyone who wasn't a size two, but would Rami's dresses, especially those two satiny balloony ones? Or that black and white top that made even model-boobs look saggy?
Did he try too hard to stay away from evening wear? A lot of his collection looked like it was trying to hard to be commercial ready-to-wear.
On the styling, I must comment on what looked like those headbands that people (but not me) put on their girl babies so that others will know it's a girl. Every time I saw one of those come down the runway I was distracted from the clothes. I guess that's one way to counteract the emphasis on the hips in his looks.
hate HATE HATED Rami's collection. I am still stunned at how god-awful hideous it was given the fact that he is clearly so talented. How did the creative mind behind that Peppermint Patty wrapper dress end up sending this crap down the runway in Bryant Park? IMHO, this is the greatest disappointment in PR history.
where are all of the Rami defenders now, I wonder? Every time someone has criticized his collection on other posts, people would usually rush to his defense and say, "Rami should have won!"
I don't get it. I really didn't like his collection. I think he's good at a few techniques but he doesn't have the same level of taste as Christian or Jillian. Are these people defending Rami just because he's hot or because he's so stuck on himself?
With all of that said, I think Jillian *could* have won, though I'm glad Christian won because he will probably ultimately make the most of it and turn it into a huge career. That boy has talent and he'll go very, very far.
God, thought I was going crazy with all the people here and elsewhere talking about how Rami's was the most wearable collection. I kept thinking, really? REALLY? None of these looks were particularly figure-flattering--I'd have picked maybe one or two out of the second half to wear--and many of them were pretty dated.
That third look reminds me of when I was about 8 years old, and wanted to dress like Jeannie (as in, I Dream of). I would put my bikini bath suit on over my balloony pajamas. It looked kinda like the top of look 3.
But the whole collection looks like he threw everything at it. Looking at how overworked it is, it makes me wonder if he actually listened to the criticisms too much, and so tried too hard to demonstrate what he can do & was thinking about the judges' whims instead of the women who would wear the clothes. And yes, the color was awful.
This collection should not have been rated over Jillian's.
What I don't understand is why so many people in attendance at the show were picking Rami for the win. Was it "forest for the trees" syndrome, ie - they were so wowed by the workmanship of the details that they failed to see the whole look?
I really agree with you, boys, on your critique, especially the styling. That hair just bugged. And I have to just say it -- get it off my chest, as it were -- that boob-pimping vest or whatever you want to call it? Story of O. And that's all I'm going to say about that.
At the end of season 2, my daughter and her friends had a viewing party at my house. When Chloe's model walked down the runway in the mauve wool tafetta (??) gown, my daughter ran upstairs and donned the mauve tafetta gown I wore to my sister-in-law's wedding in 1984. Puffed sleeves, high ruched collar...and now we're hit once again with 1980's clothing and colors via Rami's collection. And the judges rightly gave the win to the young up-and-coming designer. Makes me think all the more that Daniel V was ROBBED.
I agree with all your criticism and praise. This collection, with two exceptions (the color blocked draped dress and the weaved evening gown near the end), left me emotionless and tired. So tired, in fact, that I can't seem to summon the energy to figure out why, or to even care.
That third look looks too much like she went to the ladies and got part of her hem stuck in her pantyhose. I don't know why, but I can't get that out of my head when I see that dress. I hated his collection, and am STILL trying to figure out why Jillian was eliminated first.
you are right on, boys! those first couple of dresses look like over-embellished sacks, all she needs for the red pant/blouse outfit it to exchange the pants for a dirndle and she's ready to head to oktoberfest (austian milkmaid anyone?); the hair styling was seriously fug.
what really makes me angry is that the judges apparently gave him higher marks than jillian -- i LOVED her collection. i think all of the rami love throughout the season is why -- they probably wanted to give him the win, but couldn't with that collection... what a rip-off...
The pants with the dot shirt and vest? When I saw it on the runway, my immediate reaction was, "This is why it was a lonely goatherd." I agree with everything you say.
I wasn't a Rami fan from day one. All the fawning about his designs was really bewildering. I kept looking and relooking to see what I wasn't seeing. But I never saw it.
What I did see from the finale is that Rami can knock out a stunning gown. I think that's his strength and he knows it.
Good for him that there are clients out there waiting to buy. I'm sure he'll do great.
again, dead-on. thanks for that. there seemed to be a lot of people all over the place (mostly anonymous in nature) that were championing this collection. I was much more impressed with Jillian's, and everyone here seems to agree.
What's interesting is that in the first of the 2 pictures for each look, the colour is distorted by some sort of photoshopping. The second picture of each look is the true colour. I think it should be noted that his colour story was more of a matronly blue/purple, rather than the vibrant blue and red that the first pictures show. That being said, I think the collection looks much better in the red and blue, as opposed to his actual purple and blue.
The lighting in some of those pictures is weird! It makes the colors in the side by sides look totally different. For example the red skirt: in one picture it looks red, in the other it looks almost burgundy. Was it the lighting or the cameras or what?
Not crazy about the clothes. I would have picked Rami to "auf" first before Jillian based on these outfits alone.
I wasn't big on the "Rami Love" except for the shots of him in a towel, he is talented but somehow he kept missing the mark by just a little.
Not seeing much Rami love here. I didn't much care for the first two pieces. And I agree that the second one is kind of Allie McBeal, but the detail on the back of the jacket is exquisite. I liked that he used a print for the draped day dress and blouse that he paired with pants. I would really like to see what he could do with a stripe or plaid, even a light weight flannel tartan. I thought the fuschia skirt and black blouse were super cute. I also liked the hair ornaments, but felt they could have been more diamentional and extreme for the runway. I think his target customer is not so much old, but is more into quality and workmanship over novelty and the next new thing. So he was probably not such a great reality show contestant, but I did enjoy watching him work every week. He took a huge risk just being on the show, he had a lot to lose. So I hope it pays off for him in the form of getting someone to invest in his buisness.
An old boss of mine was famous for his breezy style with clients and was fond of telling us (mere) employees "Never let them see you sweat."
Rami, darlin; we're seeing you sweat here. Just because you have the talent to create such intricate weaving, draping and pleating that doesn't mean you should splatter every garment with dozens of details. Less would have had more impact! You needed to give a lot more consideration to silhouette and color; detail just can't make up for that. You also failed to effectively use surprise; imagine the impact of a plain, clean coat opened at the end of the runway to expose an amazing detail on the dress underneath or in the lining.
As for the folks who favored Jillian's collection over Rami's, I sorry to say I didn't really like either. Just sayin...
Eh! Whatever. I just don't get the drama last week from our beloved blogger community. Rami was not robbed. He was lucky to be there. The first half is FUG (except for the black and white drape which looked TOTALLY OUT OF PLACE).
I agree with TLO on Rami's collection in almost everything, but personally I have to admit I like the black and red combination. But the blue or whatever color he used was hideous. I thought the handbags were awful!! why having them? I wonder if Tim saw them, because he could have criticized them as he did with Daniel V's, they didn't help at all with the outfits, they were a big distraction IMHO. the crotch problem was probably because of the tafetta fabric getting stuck to the pantyhose, horrible! how come he didn't see that when he fitted the model, didn't he make her walk with the dress??? yes, the details and craft he can do with the fabrics are fantastic, but overall it doesn't make for very appealing looks, case of too much of a good thing...
His whole collection was a huge yawn. It didn't help that the music was a dirge and the models moved so slowly. To think Chris got the boot for this! -Wimple
I think his target customer is not so much old, but is more into quality and workmanship over novelty and the next new thing.
Betsy Bloomingdale and Nancy Reagan.
I liked the black/red outfits, but that may just be because I was so starved for color by then. The red was a particularly luscious red, too -- not some orangey, pinky or purpley red.
mommyca said: the crotch problem was probably because of the tafetta fabric getting stuck to the pantyhose, horrible! how come he didn't see that when he fitted the model, didn't he make her walk with the dress???
Ye Olde static cling.
I'm shocked that none of the stylists, or even models, knew the age-old trick of using a few passes of hairspray on the model's pantyhose/thighs ...would have killed that problem.
All I can say, TLo, is please get out of my head! I can't disagree with a single thing you said and that may be a first.
I also find it interesting that most of the Rami fans seem to have flown the coop. I never did understand why anyone thought this was a winning collection. Or even second place.
I would guess that many of his supporters have moved on to other things. One cannot change the winner - and there are other things going on in the world. I only caught the Rami article because I followed a link to the Case Clothed item while taking a late lunch.
I feel his colors and fabrics(and Chloes) reflect,in part, a different perspective and ethnicity. I like them and certainly find them far more appealing than a march of ecru and black.
Teal looks better on far more woman than ecru. But people react to colors differently and tastes vary.
I do feel that both Rami and Chloe do indeed understand how to design for woman. Their runway looks were not necessarily meant to be worn "as is" and would be modified for actual customers. They are just not over the top costumes.
I know this has been said elsewhere (TVw/oPity methinks), but is there a chance that Rami, growing up in the Middle East, has a completely different perception of colors than Americans? He obviously is attracted to solid, saturated colors and he is fond of earth tones (even his Brady Bunch blue and cranberry are relatively natural looking).
Everybody seems to be ready to jump up and say Rami has color issues ... but this comes from some subjective perspective too (that same that rewards Christian's black/brown/beige) which knows more about what it doesn't like than what it likes.
So while I wasn't crazy about Rami's color story, they really served as blank palates to display his detailed fabric work. (I want to see more draped prints, a Rami/Uli unification maybe.)
I found Rami's collection quite disappointing, mainly due to the promise that one draped color-blocked dress showed. The hugely overdone jacket that he used in the walk-off with Chris and then took out of his final collection was an omen his collection was NOT that good.
I'm curious, though...last year, with the whole Laura/Jeffrey dust-up over receipts and staying under budget, etc, why was there none of that at all this season? Did Rami use such economical materials as to make an excess of looks that he could shop from to create his final collection?
Perhaps Rami's color sense comes from his ethnicity, but it's supposed to be the next great American designer, and as such, should reflect an American sensibility.
Same might be said for PPS's whole Euro-trash 80's looking collection, but that's for another post.
Re colors: I don't think it's the colors themselves that are problematic. It think it's the combination of heavy (or heavy-looking), shiny fabrics and great big blocks of saturated color. Those colors might have been lovely, if used more judiciously, or seen in lighter fabrics.
I could not disagree more. Rami's collection is magnificent and beautiful, and again - a full "collection."
I'm not going to comment too much hear, as I cannot even see some of the points made.
I find the sleeves extraordinarily interesting, especially on the black and white polka dot shirt. He added volume in a draped and layered technique, as apposed to adding volume to a sleeve the way we've seen it done one million times before - especially in every single puffy sleeve from Christian. Rami's sleeve is unique, truly his own and very intriguing.
Also, the black fabric called 'ugly' here w/ the pretty skirt, is the same exact black fabric Nina praised in her blog - calling it beautiful and smart, and that is made black look fluid and like water.
This is the reason I like your blog so much. Since I am not a fashion expert at all I find your critiques very informative. When I saw the second look I liked it a lot, I thought it was very chic and loved the back of the jacket. Then here you say is dated and the skirt is too short. I am learning so much from you guys. Thank you!
Man should stick with the evening gowns, some of which were really lovely. A couple of the shorter dresses are ok too, but I really don't like those rounded-sleeve dresses. His separates pretty much suck. I have to believe that the judges put him in second place because of the evening gowns, but I thought he deserved a distant third.
I was the one who first opined that Rami is color-blind, weeks ago, and this string of yuck only supports my suspicions. And I hated, HATED the Bayrische fraulein look, which NO woman outside of a few Muenchen damen in alternate trachten mode would wear unless forced.
This collection, seen individually and viewed as long as one wishes (rather than the speedy run-by that the televised program deigns to give us), really should not have gotten 2nd place. Bueller-Bot 3000, you wuz robbed, girl.
"Kevin said... How can fans of the collection post here? It's not so welcoming after all."
Unfair and untrue. TLo never refrained anyone from expressing their opinions about any of one of the designers or designs even if they don't agree with them and vice versa.
Instead of whining about why Christian won, you would think Jillian would be uber pissed that THIS collection scored higher than hers with the judges. Of course, she (like Nina) was constantly fawning over Rami. I bet she couldn't bring herself to criticize him.
I thought Sewing Siren was just inquiring whether the poster usmcsgtftl is or was in the Marines, which would be totally unoffensive, non? Or perhaps longing for a Marine?
I think he's a designer of incredible talent. While there were thing I didn't like in the collection, I admire the workmanship and daring.
The stuff around the hips and the faux-football shoulders don't even work on the skinny models. I think if he dressed up women up in these, at best we'd have a runway gladiator team!
As a concept, as a knock off of Joan of Arc, it works. For clothing? Think not.
Colors... Someone said these muted deep colors might be cultural. I'm not so sure. It has the feeling of a circus. Altogether it's a dark and heavy collection.
I thought Sewing Siren was just inquiring whether the poster usmcsgtftl is or was in the Marines, which would be totally unoffensive, non? Or perhaps longing for a Marine?
Calm down or at least post with a name. ________
ditto that. It was obvious to me. usmc=United States Marine Corps sgt=sergeant ftl= his/her initials?
phew...some people get their butt up on their shoulders so easily. __________
back to Rami.
I loathed the braided skull-cap styling. Lovely, young models made to look like they have greasy, braided bread-sticks glue-gunned to their foreheads. yuckity-yuck.
The coffin-draping sleeves on the cobalt and red dresses was very Alexis Carrington/Dynasty-era.
I did like: the red skirt with folded satin edging and the jacket on the second outfit -- the draping actually works for me in that piece.
Seems like the judges place too much emphasis on cohesiveness in the collection.
I agree that Jillian's looks were far more attractive, even if the collection was a bit disjointed.
Regardless, all three have talent, strengths and weaknesses. Jillian is the most commercial, but that is unsurprising since she worked for ralph lauren.
I think all three designers overdesigned, but I think they were all trying to go for the wow factor. I was pretty impressed with all three collections... but I find Rami's kinda odd and unfeminine.
Jillian's had a sophisticated girliness that I loved. However, christian just pulled out all the stops and created a draw dropping, perfectly executed collection.
Anyway, I'll discuss more about jillian when Tlo rip her collection.
I didn't fully realize how ugly this collection was until now. Rami loves to say he designs clothes for real women, but what real women wants extra bulk around her hips?
"Anonymous said... Instead of whining about why Christian won, you would think Jillian would be uber pissed that THIS collection scored higher than hers with the judges."
That's true. She should've been second place not third.
Not really a fan of this collection. I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that every single pair of pants fit poorly and gave his models camel toe. Not cute!
Do that second outfit in a dark purple wool crepe and it's a dead ringer for the outfit my mom wore to my wedding 20 years ago. Michael Kors was right early on in the competition -- dated and MOB.
bitchesdye said... Perhaps Rami's color sense comes from his ethnicity, but it's supposed to be the next great American designer, and as such, should reflect an American sensibility.
Um, excuse me? So then we shouldn't have allowed Uli in either? Bravo doesn't say PR is specifically for American sensibilities, it's about fashion, which does not have borders. Not necessarily defending the color choice (love it or hate it, fine by me), but if he thought that was where fashion needed to go, then that's fine. This isn't about America, it's about fashion.
And yes, I can see why some of the Rami supporters don't bother commenting anymore, because there has been some fairly vicious stuff said about him and those who support him on these boards. Some of which was deserved, some not, but hey, it wouldn't be the Internet without pointless bickering .
how interesting.. maybe Nymag.com is the better expert since they voted 3 of Rami's looks as part of the 100 most fabulous looks from Fall runway.. That shows how bias the boys are with their opinion.. In the end their opinion (since they actually work in teh industry) would gain much more credit than a bunch of bored at work/ home group of people who have nothing better to do with their lives than to knock a subject that most are not experts about.. It is really entertaining..
It was very obvious that Nina and Heidi loved it.. as a matter of fact aside from the colors.. he got the best review out of all of them, there is a lot to be said in that..
I think the blogs can be fun, but the negativity can be so unhealthy. I wonder if some of it is prejudice? Which would be even stranger coming from a gay blogsite, as gay's are so prejudiced against. I mean this from the heart: I have a book for some people on here to read. "The Velvet Rage" by Alan Downs, a gay psychiatrist. It's talks about why so many gay men are so angry, hypersensitive and judgmental. I read it and it's fantastic. I recommend it.
I suspect I'll get: Oh so not fierce, die trannie die! But maybe if one person looks it up it would be worth it.
anonymous said: For someone who brags about how he knows what women like, and loves to dress and celebrate the female form, he puts a lot of stuff around our hips, exactly where we don't want it.
What about the shoes...were they all Bluefly? (Did all the designers use Bluefly shoes this season? I seem to recall a scene where they're digging through boxes...)
how interesting.. maybe Nymag.com is the better expert since they voted 3 of Rami's looks as part of the 100 most fabulous looks from Fall runway.. That shows how bias the boys are with their opinion.. In the end their opinion (since they actually work in teh industry) would gain much more credit than a bunch of bored at work/ home group of people who have nothing better to do with their lives than to knock a subject that most are not experts about.. It is really entertaining.."
Actually Rami, only TWO of your looks made that list and neither of them appear in this post.
By the way, THREE of Chris's looks made that list.
I just saw a commercial for the Ellen show noting that Princess Puffysleeves will be a guest today. I wonder if she will ask PPS about his SNL portrayal...
I think the blogs can be fun, but the negativity can be so unhealthy. I wonder if some of it is prejudice? Which would be even stranger coming from a gay blogsite, as gay's are so prejudiced against. I mean this from the heart: I have a book for some people on here to read. "The Velvet Rage" by Alan Downs, a gay psychiatrist. It's talks about why so many gay men are so angry, hypersensitive and judgmental. I read it and it's fantastic. I recommend it.
I suspect I'll get: Oh so not fierce, die trannie die! But maybe if one person looks it up it would be worth it."
HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Oh, the Rami-ites are out in force now! "Velvet Rage?!?!" HAHAHAHA!!! You girls SLAY me!
I am so glad Rami was on this season. He used some color in the collection, which, is sooo brave. And he has an aesthetic that suits my life, which is, that of a modern working woman/mom. It was a nice balance to the Christians, and the Chris' [who, though I adored, did not make clothes I could wear unfortunately.] I miss the show already.
I think the blogs can be fun, but the negativity can be so unhealthy. I wonder if some of it is prejudice? Which would be even stranger coming from a gay blogsite, as gay's are so prejudiced against. I mean this from the heart: I have a book for some people on here to read. "The Velvet Rage" by Alan Downs, a gay psychiatrist. It's talks about why so many gay men are so angry, hypersensitive and judgmental. I read it and it's fantastic. I recommend it.
I suspect I'll get: Oh so not fierce, die trannie die! But maybe if one person looks it up it would be worth it.
Thank you, Rami!
Have you tried "Criticism Management: How to More Effectively Give, Receive, and Seek Criticism in Our Lives" by Randy Garner
or
"Working with the Self-Absorbed: How to Handle Narcissistic Personalities on the Job" by Nina W. Brown?
anonymous said: For someone who brags about how he knows what women like, and loves to dress and celebrate the female form, he puts a lot of stuff around our hips, exactly where we don't want it.
Maybe he is celebrating the way womens bodies *are*, as opposed to how we wish they were. ~~~~~~~~ I certainly disagree that he is self absorbed. He is very, very focused on what he does. Just because he is running a small buisness doesn't mean he is on easy street. Small business have to pay about 60% in taxes, in Cali it might be even more. I think he said at this point he is doing everything, even bookkeeping. So it's a real struggle. Like a said before he isn't really cut out for reality TV, but his work is closer to real couture than any of the others.
Rami is an amazing designer. I read he also designed all the handbags, but Bravo didn't show that because it would looked even more like Rami was the winner.
I also think Rami should have won.
BTW What's with the grammar lessons of here??? Who really cares?? It's a blog not a college course. Is "LOL" proper grammar? Get over it.
I love Rami as a person and as a designer. I find his collection interesting and beautiful. I also really like the deep red, especially with the black. Gorgeous!
The gowns are insanely fabulous. Haute Couture. Red Carpet. Oscars!
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the sleeves on the first dress bug the hell out of me. I'm not sure why, though. The collar, or almost-collar is definitely fug.
Totally agree on the red pant and blouse. What was he thinking?
All those intense colors & heavy fabrics reminded me immediately of Chloe Dao's collection, which I didn't care for, either. Rami's been criticized a lot for his designs being matronly, etc. . . and while I thought that was a bit unfair in regards to his PR challenge designs, it was sadly true here. There's just something that's not fresh about these designs, and it doesn't matter if his target customer is a very grown up woman. Something was just off.
Word to Rami...that blue dress puts bulk where it's least desirable. Nobody wants to swan around wearing what looks like a loaded diaper.
I keep trying to imagine his 'customer' and all I see is my NYC grandmother who used to be one of those infamous lunching ladies. Ten years ago she would have snatched these up!
For someone who brags about how he knows what women like, and loves to dress and celebrate the female form, he puts a lot of stuff around our hips, exactly where we don't want it. Thos rosettes on the hips of the last black dress in his collection are hideous. A prime example that he doesn't know when to stop.
Big Wonderwoman bracelets - THE accessory with which to deflect criticism about the outfit you are wearing. Seems like an essential with this collection.
I couldn't believe he chose that first dress to be the first piece. It also had that sort of "sparta flap" like he used on his denim dress from the challenges. The blue suit - can you say Ally McBeal? I was kind of horrified.
His show got better in the second half, but I can't wait to see what you say about those other pants, the black ones. My jaw dropped.
Oh - I'm so relieved. I kept thinking I was the only one who didn't like this and kept wondering what I was missing. I did like some pieces toward the end of the show but these early ones. I really don't like little, close round necklines so those dresses really didn't do it for me.
I did come around to finding Rami more human and enjoyable to watch by the end of the show...but much of this collection was frustrating.
Nel
Prezactly, soul sisters
Really disliked the first half too. I hated what the Tresemme guy did to every model's hair. UGH. FUG.
Chloe used the teal color but other than that, I don't see much resemblance between this collection and hers.
Ms. Sangrail, I was about to say something about the "poopy diaper" look when I saw your comment.
And the models look positively dour which made the clothes look even sadder. Christian's models were a bit happier with a jounce in their step and a more relaxed expression.
Question: why did he choose to put Sam in that black and red nondescript two-piece number? Shouldn't your main model be in your signature look? If Sam had been in the black gown the judging might have been a bit less critical.
Big Wonderwoman bracelets - THE accessory with which to deflect criticism about the outfit you are wearing. Seems like an essential with this collection.
Good one, bg!
Also, a while ago somebody commented here wondering if Rami was color-blind. Good call. Maybe if he'd used different colors he'd have swayed Nina toward a win.
(Unlikely, but I'm still shocked that he lost to Christian, what with all the Judge Love that Rami got all season.)
I do like the colors, but I think the images on your post epitomize why it is so difficult to admire or criticize some of these colors. If you look at the side-by-side stills of the fourth, fifth and sixth looks, each garment appears to be two different colors! The images on the right have a very purplish cast, which is unattractive, while those on the left appear to be a very lovely cerise.
Winged Sheep said, "Shouldn't your main model be in your signature look? If Sam had been in the black gown the judging might have been a bit less critical."
I noticed that, too, with all 3 designers. In the past, haven't the designers usually put "their" model in the final piece? This year none of them did.
Yes, the entire color story looked dated-- black, white, red/fuchsia and teal? Hello, 1987. No one missed you.
And yes, for someone who talks so much about loving women, he certainly widens the hip area way too often. People keep saying Christian's pants wouldn't look good on anyone who wasn't a size two, but would Rami's dresses, especially those two satiny balloony ones? Or that black and white top that made even model-boobs look saggy?
Did he try too hard to stay away from evening wear? A lot of his collection looked like it was trying to hard to be commercial ready-to-wear.
On the styling, I must comment on what looked like those headbands that people (but not me) put on their girl babies so that others will know it's a girl. Every time I saw one of those come down the runway I was distracted from the clothes. I guess that's one way to counteract the emphasis on the hips in his looks.
Thank goodness you brough up those amazon bracelets. They added a slightly too costumey element-especially on that gold gown in the 2nd half.
Frank
hate HATE HATED Rami's collection. I am still stunned at how god-awful hideous it was given the fact that he is clearly so talented. How did the creative mind behind that Peppermint Patty wrapper dress end up sending this crap down the runway in Bryant Park? IMHO, this is the greatest disappointment in PR history.
where are all of the Rami defenders now, I wonder? Every time someone has criticized his collection on other posts, people would usually rush to his defense and say, "Rami should have won!"
I don't get it. I really didn't like his collection. I think he's good at a few techniques but he doesn't have the same level of taste as Christian or Jillian. Are these people defending Rami just because he's hot or because he's so stuck on himself?
With all of that said, I think Jillian *could* have won, though I'm glad Christian won because he will probably ultimately make the most of it and turn it into a huge career. That boy has talent and he'll go very, very far.
(P.S. First post - love the blog!)
I can understand and appreciate Christian's win; however, I'm still trying to reconcile how Rami's collection was better than Jillian's?!?
M.
God, thought I was going crazy with all the people here and elsewhere talking about how Rami's was the most wearable collection. I kept thinking, really? REALLY? None of these looks were particularly figure-flattering--I'd have picked maybe one or two out of the second half to wear--and many of them were pretty dated.
That third look reminds me of when I was about 8 years old, and wanted to dress like Jeannie (as in, I Dream of). I would put my bikini bath suit on over my balloony pajamas. It looked kinda like the top of look 3.
But the whole collection looks like he threw everything at it. Looking at how overworked it is, it makes me wonder if he actually listened to the criticisms too much, and so tried too hard to demonstrate what he can do & was thinking about the judges' whims instead of the women who would wear the clothes. And yes, the color was awful.
This collection should not have been rated over Jillian's.
--GothamTomato
What I don't understand is why so many people in attendance at the show were picking Rami for the win. Was it "forest for the trees" syndrome, ie - they were so wowed by the workmanship of the details that they failed to see the whole look?
I really agree with you, boys, on your critique, especially the styling. That hair just bugged. And I have to just say it -- get it off my chest, as it were -- that boob-pimping vest or whatever you want to call it? Story of O. And that's all I'm going to say about that.
At the end of season 2, my daughter and her friends had a viewing party at my house. When Chloe's model walked down the runway in the mauve wool tafetta (??) gown, my daughter ran upstairs and donned the mauve tafetta gown I wore to my sister-in-law's wedding in 1984. Puffed sleeves, high ruched collar...and now we're hit once again with 1980's clothing and colors via Rami's collection. And the judges rightly gave the win to the young up-and-coming designer. Makes me think all the more that Daniel V was ROBBED.
I agree with all your criticism and praise. This collection, with two exceptions (the color blocked draped dress and the weaved evening gown near the end), left me emotionless and tired. So tired, in fact, that I can't seem to summon the energy to figure out why, or to even care.
Why on earth did Rami choose to send down that blue mini-choir robe as his first look? No no no...
That third look looks too much like she went to the ladies and got part of her hem stuck in her pantyhose. I don't know why, but I can't get that out of my head when I see that dress. I hated his collection, and am STILL trying to figure out why Jillian was eliminated first.
you are right on, boys! those first couple of dresses look like over-embellished sacks, all she needs for the red pant/blouse outfit it to exchange the pants for a dirndle and she's ready to head to oktoberfest (austian milkmaid anyone?); the hair styling was seriously fug.
what really makes me angry is that the judges apparently gave him higher marks than jillian -- i LOVED her collection. i think all of the rami love throughout the season is why -- they probably wanted to give him the win, but couldn't with that collection... what a rip-off...
The pants with the dot shirt and vest? When I saw it on the runway, my immediate reaction was, "This is why it was a lonely goatherd." I agree with everything you say.
I wasn't a Rami fan from day one. All the fawning about his designs was really bewildering. I kept looking and relooking to see what I wasn't seeing. But I never saw it.
What I did see from the finale is that Rami can knock out a stunning gown. I think that's his strength and he knows it.
Good for him that there are clients out there waiting to buy. I'm sure he'll do great.
GT - Hilarious genie pants story.
again, dead-on. thanks for that. there seemed to be a lot of people all over the place (mostly anonymous in nature) that were championing this collection. I was much more impressed with Jillian's, and everyone here seems to agree.
Rami is very talented, but what the heck is up with this collection?
Unfortunate use of color, heavy detailing, unflattering fit. It all adds up to: Yuck.
At least he lost the gold realtor jacket...
Gorgeous said: "This is why it was a lonely goatherd."
Haha!! On top of that, the vesty thing reminded me of those holsters detectives wear under their suit jackets.
Gotham said, "it makes me wonder if he actually listened to the criticisms too much, and so tried too hard. . ."
That's what I'm thinking. Though a lot of the design elements you see in his BP collection show up in the designs on his website.
What's interesting is that in the first of the 2 pictures for each look, the colour is distorted by some sort of photoshopping. The second picture of each look is the true colour. I think it should be noted that his colour story was more of a matronly blue/purple, rather than the vibrant blue and red that the first pictures show. That being said, I think the collection looks much better in the red and blue, as opposed to his actual purple and blue.
Other than the opening look, I hate all of them, including the draped dress. i just hate that fabric he used. Why not something brighter? Why gray?
omg, I agree with you boyz 100%. Rami's clothes always make women look too hippy for my taste.
And the colours are just ass. He used the same couch fabric as Chloe, I'm sure of it.
The lighting in some of those pictures is weird! It makes the colors in the side by sides look totally different. For example the red skirt: in one picture it looks red, in the other it looks almost burgundy. Was it the lighting or the cameras or what?
Not crazy about the clothes. I would have picked Rami to "auf" first before Jillian based on these outfits alone.
I wasn't big on the "Rami Love" except for the shots of him in a towel, he is talented but somehow he kept missing the mark by just a little.
Not seeing much Rami love here. I didn't much care for the first two pieces. And I agree that the second one is kind of Allie McBeal, but the detail on the back of the jacket is exquisite. I liked that he used a print for the draped day dress and blouse that he paired with pants. I would really like to see what he could do with a stripe or plaid, even a light weight flannel tartan. I thought the fuschia skirt and black blouse were super cute. I also liked the hair ornaments, but felt they could have been more diamentional and extreme for the runway.
I think his target customer is not so much old, but is more into quality and workmanship over novelty and the next new thing. So he was probably not such a great reality show contestant, but I did enjoy watching him work every week. He took a huge risk just being on the show, he had a lot to lose. So I hope it pays off for him in the form of getting someone to invest in his buisness.
Folks -
An old boss of mine was famous for his breezy style with clients and was fond of telling us (mere) employees "Never let them see you sweat."
Rami, darlin; we're seeing you sweat here. Just because you have the talent to create such intricate weaving, draping and pleating that doesn't mean you should splatter every garment with dozens of details. Less would have had more impact! You needed to give a lot more consideration to silhouette and color; detail just can't make up for that. You also failed to effectively use surprise; imagine the impact of a plain, clean coat opened at the end of the runway to expose an amazing detail on the dress underneath or in the lining.
As for the folks who favored Jillian's collection over Rami's, I sorry to say I didn't really like either. Just sayin...
I liked his collection a lot. I really loved the second blue look, I think it looked classy (even with the shorter skirt).
Eh! Whatever. I just don't get the drama last week from our beloved blogger community. Rami was not robbed. He was lucky to be there. The first half is FUG (except for the black and white drape which looked TOTALLY OUT OF PLACE).
UGH
I agree with TLO on Rami's collection in almost everything, but personally I have to admit I like the black and red combination. But the blue or whatever color he used was hideous.
I thought the handbags were awful!! why having them? I wonder if Tim saw them, because he could have criticized them as he did with Daniel V's, they didn't help at all with the outfits, they were a big distraction IMHO.
the crotch problem was probably because of the tafetta fabric getting stuck to the pantyhose, horrible! how come he didn't see that when he fitted the model, didn't he make her walk with the dress???
yes, the details and craft he can do with the fabrics are fantastic, but overall it doesn't make for very appealing looks, case of too much of a good thing...
His whole collection was a huge yawn. It didn't help that the music was a dirge and the models moved so slowly. To think Chris got the boot for this!
-Wimple
I think his target customer is not so much old, but is more into quality and workmanship over novelty and the next new thing.
Betsy Bloomingdale and Nancy Reagan.
I liked the black/red outfits, but that may just be because I was so starved for color by then. The red was a particularly luscious red, too -- not some orangey, pinky or purpley red.
on the blue dress that panel on the abdomen looks like a big maxi pad that rode up too far and stuck.geeze its hideous
What a shame he didn't just say "what the hell" and slam 12 evening gowns down that runway.
I guess "cerebral" is another word for "over-thought and over-worked and over-concerned-with-the-judges".
Shame because when he lightens up his gowns have lovely flow. His LA Fashion Week shows are much better than this.
-- desertwind
mommyca said:
the crotch problem was probably because of the tafetta fabric getting stuck to the pantyhose, horrible! how come he didn't see that when he fitted the model, didn't he make her walk with the dress???
Ye Olde static cling.
I'm shocked that none of the stylists, or even models, knew the age-old trick of using a few passes of hairspray on the model's pantyhose/thighs ...would have killed that problem.
Love it!
the music, the collection!
Kudos to Rami for having the piece selling for the top price so far at the auction of the final collections
BUT
I had to laugh when Heidi said she never saw that weaving before...
I guess she didn't see Project Runway Canada the way Rami obviously did. That weaving was Evan Biddell's (the winner) signature thing.
When I saw his collection I said to my friend, "It's like he designs everything for his mother."
there was just nothing exciting in his collection.
All I can say, TLo, is please get out of my head! I can't disagree with a single thing you said and that may be a first.
I also find it interesting that most of the Rami fans seem to have flown the coop. I never did understand why anyone thought this was a winning collection. Or even second place.
I HATED this collection *except* for the fuchsia skirt. It's all so dowdy and overworked. Nearly everything here could end up on GoFugYourself.com.
I seriously have to wonder if he is colorblind.
I would guess that many of his supporters have moved on to other things. One cannot change the winner - and there are other things going on in the world. I only caught the Rami article because I followed a link to the Case Clothed item while taking a late lunch.
I feel his colors and fabrics(and Chloes) reflect,in part, a different perspective and ethnicity. I like them and certainly find them far more appealing than a march of ecru and black.
Teal looks better on far more woman than ecru. But people react to colors differently and tastes vary.
I do feel that both Rami and Chloe do indeed understand how to design for woman. Their runway looks were not necessarily meant to be worn "as is" and would be modified for actual customers. They are just not over the top costumes.
I know this has been said elsewhere (TVw/oPity methinks), but is there a chance that Rami, growing up in the Middle East, has a completely different perception of colors than Americans? He obviously is attracted to solid, saturated colors and he is fond of earth tones (even his Brady Bunch blue and cranberry are relatively natural looking).
Everybody seems to be ready to jump up and say Rami has color issues ... but this comes from some subjective perspective too (that same that rewards Christian's black/brown/beige) which knows more about what it doesn't like than what it likes.
So while I wasn't crazy about Rami's color story, they really served as blank palates to display his detailed fabric work. (I want to see more draped prints, a Rami/Uli unification maybe.)
I found Rami's collection quite disappointing, mainly due to the promise that one draped color-blocked dress showed. The hugely overdone jacket that he used in the walk-off with Chris and then took out of his final collection was an omen his collection was NOT that good.
I'm curious, though...last year, with the whole Laura/Jeffrey dust-up over receipts and staying under budget, etc, why was there none of that at all this season? Did Rami use such economical materials as to make an excess of looks that he could shop from to create his final collection?
I agree with you guys 100% so far, that first half of his show was just fugly!
Kzspot
UsmcSgtFTL,
Do the words Devil Dog, Semper Fi, or Lock and Load, have any special meaning to you?
Perhaps Rami's color sense comes from his ethnicity, but it's supposed to be the next great American designer, and as such, should reflect an American sensibility.
Same might be said for PPS's whole Euro-trash 80's looking collection, but that's for another post.
Re colors: I don't think it's the colors themselves that are problematic. It think it's the combination of heavy (or heavy-looking), shiny fabrics and great big blocks of saturated color. Those colors might have been lovely, if used more judiciously, or seen in lighter fabrics.
Can;t you just picture him folding his napkin at a restaurant while waiting for his food? The man has an obsession. Now get naked, Rami!
Sewing Siren
Your comment is uncalled for in this forum
I could not disagree more.
Rami's collection is magnificent and beautiful, and again - a full "collection."
I'm not going to comment too much hear, as I cannot even see some of the points made.
I find the sleeves extraordinarily interesting, especially on the black and white polka dot shirt.
He added volume in a draped and layered technique, as apposed to adding volume to a sleeve the way we've seen it done one million times before - especially in every single puffy sleeve from Christian. Rami's sleeve is unique, truly his own and very intriguing.
Also, the black fabric called 'ugly' here w/ the pretty skirt, is the same exact black fabric Nina praised in her blog - calling it beautiful and smart, and that is made black look fluid and like water.
So let's agree to disagree.
Brian Place said...
where are all of the Rami defenders now, I wonder?
Ah Brian, you were the 19th post. Do you think Rami fans or everyone is sitting in front of the computer waiting to blog every minute?? LOL! :)
How can fans of the collection post here? It's not so welcoming after all.
I also disagree with the comments and thought Rami should have won.
But why rehash all that up again Brian??
This is the reason I like your blog so much. Since I am not a fashion expert at all I find your critiques very informative. When I saw the second look I liked it a lot, I thought it was very chic and loved the back of the jacket. Then here you say is dated and the skirt is too short. I am learning so much from you guys. Thank you!
Now, I second toddny: want to see Rami naked!
Christos
I liked Rami's colors ~ the teal, raspberry, gold and black.
I prefer Rami and Jillian's collections for that reason.
Better to use color's (even if it risk's someone personally not liking a particular color) than not to at all and play it safe with black and beige.
TH
Man should stick with the evening gowns, some of which were really lovely. A couple of the shorter dresses are ok too, but I really don't like those rounded-sleeve dresses. His separates pretty much suck. I have to believe that the judges put him in second place because of the evening gowns, but I thought he deserved a distant third.
I was the one who first opined that Rami is color-blind, weeks ago, and this string of yuck only supports my suspicions. And I hated, HATED the Bayrische fraulein look, which NO woman outside of a few Muenchen damen in alternate trachten mode would wear unless forced.
This collection, seen individually and viewed as long as one wishes (rather than the speedy run-by that the televised program deigns to give us), really should not have gotten 2nd place. Bueller-Bot 3000, you wuz robbed, girl.
All the best,
NDC
"Kevin said...
How can fans of the collection post here? It's not so welcoming after all."
Unfair and untrue. TLo never refrained anyone from expressing their opinions about any of one of the designers or designs even if they don't agree with them and vice versa.
The first part is really not his best work, I agree. His specialty is evening gowns.
Instead of whining about why Christian won, you would think Jillian would be uber pissed that THIS collection scored higher than hers with the judges. Of course, she (like Nina) was constantly fawning over Rami. I bet she couldn't bring herself to criticize him.
anonymous 5:57
I thought Sewing Siren was just inquiring whether the poster usmcsgtftl is or was in the Marines, which would be totally unoffensive, non? Or perhaps longing for a Marine?
Calm down or at least post with a name.
I think he's a designer of incredible talent. While there were thing I didn't like in the collection, I admire the workmanship and daring.
The stuff around the hips and the faux-football shoulders don't even work on the skinny models. I think if he dressed up women up in these, at best we'd have a runway gladiator team!
As a concept, as a knock off of Joan of Arc, it works. For clothing? Think not.
Colors... Someone said these muted deep colors might be cultural. I'm not so sure. It has the feeling of a circus. Altogether it's a dark and heavy collection.
I loved the antique lace gown. Beautiful.
another laura said...
to anonymous 5:57
I thought Sewing Siren was just inquiring whether the poster usmcsgtftl is or was in the Marines, which would be totally unoffensive, non? Or perhaps longing for a Marine?
Calm down or at least post with a name.
________
ditto that. It was obvious to me.
usmc=United States Marine Corps
sgt=sergeant
ftl= his/her initials?
phew...some people get their butt up on their shoulders so easily.
__________
back to Rami.
I loathed the braided skull-cap styling. Lovely, young models made to look like they have greasy, braided bread-sticks glue-gunned to their foreheads. yuckity-yuck.
The coffin-draping sleeves on the cobalt and red dresses was very Alexis Carrington/Dynasty-era.
I did like: the red skirt with folded satin edging and the jacket on the second outfit -- the draping actually works for me in that piece.
overall...meh. But I wish him well.
Anonymous said...
Sewing Siren
Your comment is uncalled for in this forum
I don't know why you think that.
Just giving a nod and wink to a friend.
Seems like the judges place too much emphasis on cohesiveness in the collection.
I agree that Jillian's looks were far more attractive, even if the collection was a bit disjointed.
Regardless, all three have talent, strengths and weaknesses. Jillian is the most commercial, but that is unsurprising since she worked for ralph lauren.
I think all three designers overdesigned, but I think they were all trying to go for the wow factor. I was pretty impressed with all three collections... but I find Rami's kinda odd and unfeminine.
Jillian's had a sophisticated girliness that I loved. However, christian just pulled out all the stops and created a draw dropping, perfectly executed collection.
Anyway, I'll discuss more about jillian when Tlo rip her collection.
aww guys I love my boyz collection.
rami knocked it out!
I love rami!
I didn't fully realize how ugly this collection was until now. Rami loves to say he designs clothes for real women, but what real women wants extra bulk around her hips?
"Anonymous said...
Instead of whining about why Christian won, you would think Jillian would be uber pissed that THIS collection scored higher than hers with the judges."
That's true. She should've been second place not third.
His palette is really dated and uninspiring.
Not really a fan of this collection. I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that every single pair of pants fit poorly and gave his models camel toe. Not cute!
Do that second outfit in a dark purple wool crepe and it's a dead ringer for the outfit my mom wore to my wedding 20 years ago. Michael Kors was right early on in the competition -- dated and MOB.
maybe I'm tacky, but I liked the red dress quite a bit.
I love the colors and it's not "red" darling...not at all :)
I love how Rami's stands behind his work and doesn't kiss ass. Perhaps that's why some people or bloggers...eh hem...don't like him. :)
Quite frankly it's why I love him and why he will make it gals!
I still believe Rami was the winner.
bitchesdye said...
Perhaps Rami's color sense comes from his ethnicity, but it's supposed to be the next great American designer, and as such, should reflect an American sensibility.
Um, excuse me? So then we shouldn't have allowed Uli in either? Bravo doesn't say PR is specifically for American sensibilities, it's about fashion, which does not have borders. Not necessarily defending the color choice (love it or hate it, fine by me), but if he thought that was where fashion needed to go, then that's fine. This isn't about America, it's about fashion.
And yes, I can see why some of the Rami supporters don't bother commenting anymore, because there has been some fairly vicious stuff said about him and those who support him on these boards. Some of which was deserved, some not, but hey, it wouldn't be the Internet without pointless bickering .
Rami should of been first, Jillian second place (yes you got that right) and Christian third.
Ugh, the black tights and pantyhose.
how interesting.. maybe Nymag.com is the better expert since they voted 3 of Rami's looks as part of the 100 most fabulous looks from Fall runway.. That shows how bias the boys are with their opinion.. In the end their opinion (since they actually work in teh industry) would gain much more credit than a bunch of bored at work/ home group of people who have nothing better to do with their lives than to knock a subject that most are not experts about..
It is really entertaining..
It was very obvious that Nina and Heidi loved it.. as a matter of fact aside from the colors.. he got the best review out of all of them, there is a lot to be said in that..
I think the blogs can be fun, but the negativity can be so unhealthy.
I wonder if some of it is prejudice? Which would be even stranger coming from a gay blogsite, as gay's are so prejudiced against.
I mean this from the heart: I have a book for some people on here to read. "The Velvet Rage" by Alan Downs, a gay psychiatrist. It's talks about why so many gay men are so angry, hypersensitive and judgmental. I read it and it's fantastic. I recommend it.
I suspect I'll get: Oh so not fierce, die trannie die! But maybe if one person looks it up it would be worth it.
Rami should of been first, Jillian second place (yes you got that right) and Christian third.
Christian should still be first. For Rami and Jillian, they can switch places.
anonymous said: For someone who brags about how he knows what women like, and loves to dress and celebrate the female form, he puts a lot of stuff around our hips, exactly where we don't want it.
Amen!
Were the pocketbooks Rami's own, or Bluefly?
What about the shoes...were they all Bluefly? (Did all the designers use Bluefly shoes this season? I seem to recall a scene where they're digging through boxes...)
- Ignatz
"anonymous said...
how interesting.. maybe Nymag.com is the better expert since they voted 3 of Rami's looks as part of the 100 most fabulous looks from Fall runway.. That shows how bias the boys are with their opinion.. In the end their opinion (since they actually work in teh industry) would gain much more credit than a bunch of bored at work/ home group of people who have nothing better to do with their lives than to knock a subject that most are not experts about..
It is really entertaining.."
Actually Rami, only TWO of your looks made that list and neither of them appear in this post.
By the way, THREE of Chris's looks made that list.
Heads up! Set the Tivo!
I just saw a commercial for the Ellen show noting that Princess Puffysleeves will be a guest today. I wonder if she will ask PPS about his SNL portrayal...
"kenny said...
I think the blogs can be fun, but the negativity can be so unhealthy.
I wonder if some of it is prejudice? Which would be even stranger coming from a gay blogsite, as gay's are so prejudiced against.
I mean this from the heart: I have a book for some people on here to read. "The Velvet Rage" by Alan Downs, a gay psychiatrist. It's talks about why so many gay men are so angry, hypersensitive and judgmental. I read it and it's fantastic. I recommend it.
I suspect I'll get: Oh so not fierce, die trannie die! But maybe if one person looks it up it would be worth it."
HAHAHAHAHA!!!! Oh, the Rami-ites are out in force now! "Velvet Rage?!?!" HAHAHAHA!!! You girls SLAY me!
I am so glad Rami was on this season. He used some color in the collection, which, is sooo brave. And he has an aesthetic that suits my life, which is, that of a modern working woman/mom. It was a nice balance to the Christians, and the Chris' [who, though I adored, did not make clothes I could wear unfortunately.] I miss the show already.
Thanks for the heads up about the nymag.com "Fabulous" article!
I'm so THRILLED that Chris was featured!!
-Ignatz
kenny said...
I think the blogs can be fun, but the negativity can be so unhealthy.
I wonder if some of it is prejudice? Which would be even stranger coming from a gay blogsite, as gay's are so prejudiced against.
I mean this from the heart: I have a book for some people on here to read. "The Velvet Rage" by Alan Downs, a gay psychiatrist. It's talks about why so many gay men are so angry, hypersensitive and judgmental. I read it and it's fantastic. I recommend it.
I suspect I'll get: Oh so not fierce, die trannie die! But maybe if one person looks it up it would be worth it.
Thank you, Rami!
Have you tried
"Criticism Management: How to More Effectively Give, Receive, and Seek Criticism in Our Lives" by Randy Garner
or
"Working with the Self-Absorbed: How to Handle Narcissistic Personalities on the Job" by Nina W. Brown?
They're very good.
anonymous said: For someone who brags about how he knows what women like, and loves to dress and celebrate the female form, he puts a lot of stuff around our hips, exactly where we don't want it.
Maybe he is celebrating the way womens bodies *are*, as opposed to how we wish they were.
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I certainly disagree that he is self absorbed. He is very, very focused on what he does. Just because he is running a small buisness doesn't mean he is on easy street. Small business have to pay about 60% in taxes, in Cali it might be even more. I think he said at this point he is doing everything, even bookkeeping. So it's a real struggle.
Like a said before he isn't really cut out for reality TV, but his work is closer to real couture than any of the others.
renee said...
Rami should of been first, Jillian second place (yes you got that right) and Christian third.
again: should HAVE!!! been....
and by the way: at least by the look of the first part: he SHOULDN'T HAVE...
Rami is an amazing designer.
I read he also designed all the handbags, but Bravo didn't show that because it would looked even more like Rami was the winner.
I also think Rami should have won.
BTW What's with the grammar lessons of here??? Who really cares?? It's a blog not a college course. Is "LOL" proper grammar? Get over it.
I love the teal and megenta.
Very pretty indeed.
Hugs and kisses to Rami xo
frank m. said...
Actually Rami, only TWO of your looks made that list and neither of them appear in this post.
Bless your heart. If you're going to do the ninja highkick have a leg to stand on.
There are 3 by Rami.
*short skirt blue suit (this post) ;)
*black gown
*my woven bodice fabulous gown. <3
Does Chris March read here?
Congrats!! on your three looks being included! :)
The macaroni shell sleeves on the red/blue tops make the model's arms look incredibly short and bizzare.
I love Rami as a person and as a designer.
I find his collection interesting and beautiful. I also really like the deep red, especially with the black. Gorgeous!
The gowns are insanely fabulous. Haute Couture. Red Carpet. Oscars!
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