We'd about had it with him last night. We usually only reserve this sentiment for the real villains and assholes on the show but we kept saying throughout the episode "He needs to just GO."
Which is a shame, because it's not like he's a bad guy and we think he's probably a decent designer, although that's really just supposition because we didn't see much evidence of it on the show. Bottom line: regardless of whatever talent he may possess, he was just all wrong for this venue and we were sick and tired of him whining about it.
And it wasn't just the whining. He's DELUSIONAL. He described Annida Greenkard's style as "aristocratic." What aristocracy would that be, Daniel? The stately court of the Bronx?
When a designer comes along and defiantly goes against the judges' expectations, like a Santino or a Jeffrey, we can at least respect that. "This is my style and I don't give a shit." That's all well and good and sometimes it even works, but that wasn't what Daniel was doing. He approached every challenge from his own narrow aesthetic and always seemed shocked that the judges didn't just fall down and praise his skill and taste. He never even recognized that he wasn't fulfilling the dictates of the challenge.
He actually argued FOR tastefullness and AGAINST anything showy or sparkly.
For a drag queen.
Named Annida Greenkard.
Like we said, delusional.
The dress isn't horrible. It's just dull and doesn't look like something a drag queen would wear.
The only thing remotely drag about it is the fabric, which borders on tacky.
Nothing wrong with that, of course. But why pick a loud, tacky fabric and then make a fairly understated dress out of it? No feathers, no sequins, no bling of any kind? Auf.
It was for the most part, nicely executed, though. But that's about the only compliment we can give it.
"If I was to do something that was sparkly I'd feel like I wanted to throw up looking at it."
Okay, then! Bye bye!
Ugh. Get over your supposed good taste, Daniel. We think the judges were largely of the same opinion as us. He was auf'd not just for this challenge, but for his past history and for his bad attitude. Not that he was nasty or anything. In fact, he was kind of sweet but he constantly gave off the air of being too good for the competition. It's one thing to be like that while producing stunning work, but almost everything he did was wrong in terms of the challenge.
We wish him well but we're not sorry to see him go.
"How familiar are you with the drag world? Have you ever been to a show?
I am actually quite familiar with the theatrical world and have created over-the-top outfits for showgirls, drag queens, and contortionists. I love creative performers and it's awesome when you can express your ideas in a fantasy environment. "
"Can you describe the collaboration?
The collaboration was a bit worrisome to me once I discussed my ideas with Annida. I presented some more extavagant ideas to the table like a lame crystal encrusted dress, a hairdo that would emulate a bird cage, and a dress that would be made entireley out of feathers. She was particularily set in a way of dressing and said that she loved Versace and Oscar de la Renta and so I really strived to please her with a look I felt would balance what we both wanted."
I never thought Daniel was a bad designer...just that he wasnt suited for the reality show. After the first challenge, he just seemed to be dragging along and it was only a matter of time before he finally got the axe.
I am glad he is gone. Not because I disliked him or thought he was a jerk. But mainly because he kept looking like a kicked puppy up on the walkway everytime he was in the auf-zone and that he needed to just be put out of his misery.
That said, I do wish him the best and hopefully he will get a chance to do a show that better showcases his talents.
well if he wanted something a little bit tasteful and drag, he should have done something similar to that sequined green dress Annida is wearing on the last picture...
Oh god, Annida looks GORGEOUS in that pic with Chris!
And yeah, Daniel...I mean, so many people are hyper-annoyed with Blane, but Daniel was more of pain for me..."Oh, my taste is high end...who wants to see something tacky and outrageous, My taste level is soooo high, I'm soooo sophisticated and tasteful, because I like high end couture". The boy was a broken record, and THEN his garments were consistently boring bordering on...yeah...TACKY. Get over yourself, son! I would have liked to see Hedda Lettuce rip into him.
So true. I agree with all of it. While Daniel was very smug about his "high-end" talent, I don't think he's a terrible person...just absolutely clueless. And I do kind of doubt his talent...the things he made looked old-fashioned and dowdy. He and Wesley deserve each other. They can sit around, holding hands, praising each other's week 'til the end of time. Buh-bye now.
Maybe it's because of how much everyone's been kicking him around (in excessively nasty ways), but I like Daniel and I do think Keith should have gone home last night. Ah well.
When Daniel said he didn't want to do shiny or sparkly or anything because it would be tacky, I said, "Hello, drag queen!" It so cracked me up when Nina said the same thing a minute later.
I also think the dress had fit issues. What is that unsightly bulge in the midsection?
I didn't hate him but I'm glad he's gone. Now I can get back to despising Blayne and Suede.
I would have been perfectly happy to see either Daniel or Keith hit the road.
I think the biggest sin might be making Annida's bosum look tacked on. and emphasized a little love handle action, which...really? Is there any woman alive who's down with that kind of action?
Daniel is talented, which is fortunate, because as time went on I began to think that he's sort of an idiot savant; really good at one thing (pretty, wearable dressy dresses) and just bewildered about everything else. It got to be sort of painful to watch.
Good luck to you, Daniel. In the real world, we need pretty dressy-dresses.
Oh, my sweet Daniel. Sigh. I'll miss you, but you certainly seem more relaxed now that you're off the show. You and Wesley were absolutely adorable on After the Sew! And I thought you did a great job on the dress, just not flashy enough for the queens, my dear. I though Keith should have gone for that pile of ripped up fabric he threw down the runway.
And they threw my other Daniel off on Shear Genius the same night! Oh, the horror! I was too depressed to sleep. I don't drink anymore, but I think I need one.
I'm so glad he was given the boot, because he REALLY needed to get over himself. He went on and on about his wonderful taste, but he didn't really show anything to back it up, which just made him more and more annoying.
I mean, I'd never though I say it, but he really needed to be more like Stella, because she can at least adjust her personal design style for what the challenge dictated.
But the episode was a blast, and my mom actually admitted that she loved drag queens and that she would like to see a drag show. And I was SO glad to see that we didn't get a whole lot of whining, saying "But I do high end FASHION, I don't do THIS".
It was his reaction of "Really?" when the judges were pointing out the problems with his work that said how out of his element he was on the runway and the show itself. It told me that he never should have been on the show from the beginning, and what was his point of wanting to be on it to begin with.
Has he never seen the show and the concept of working on your point of view within the confines of the challenges? It's clearly the whole way the competition works. I don't get what he missed if he's been watching the show.
I wonder if some of the designers have been thinking the show is just a way to get their name out there and think that by just doing what they normally do is going to win them the game on top of it all. By last nights show, I would say most of these delusional designers have been whittled out. Except for one last person who's on thin ice if you ask me.
His dress looked only good enough to serve in a drag show crowd scene. Toward the back of the stage.
Daniel didn't annoy me in that Vincent/Santino kind of way, but I think he only knows how to bring forth one kind of design aesthetic: pretty cocktail dresses.
Why do you sign up for PR if you aren't going to accept that your design boundaries are going to be stretched beyond breaking point at some time?
Even Stella at least tries to be flexible with her leathah and grommet stuff.
Clueless that boy is, absolutely clueless for this competition.
"Tlo said: He described Annida Greenkard's style as "aristocratic." What aristocracy would that be, Daniel? The stately court of the Bronx?"
HA! But you know, I'm thinking that when Ralph Lauren started out, he was EXACTLY like Daniel. Luckily for RL, he wasn't immortalized on tape making his first awkward steps to his asymilated fantasy world.
As for the dress; it looked like a Russian ice dancing costume.
On a different note: It is amazing how different he comes off in that NYPost tape interview along side Wesley. He's like a totally different (adorable) person.
Whoever said in a previous post that Daniel's dress made Annida look like Jon Leguizamo's(I know I spelled that wrong) character in Too Wong Foo...was spot on!!
That's the FIRST thing I thought of when I saw this zooming down the runway.
BTW, did anyone else feel like they were walking too fast down the runway? Might be the editing...
I am glad he is gone. Not because I disliked him or thought he was a jerk. But mainly because he kept looking like a kicked puppy up on the walkway everytime he was in the auf-zone and that he needed to just be put out of his misery.
Well said. This entire PR experience appeared painful to Daniel. He clearly wasn't having a good time, and come on, what could be more fun than a DRAG QUEEN challenge?
His pained expressions were sad to witness. He just had this look on his face like why am I here and what have I got myself into? Like a nervous breakdown about to happen and I didn't want to see that.
I'm glad it's over for him and he can pick up where he left off. Lessons learned, time to move on.
Well put. The thing that bugged me about Daniel was how sweaty and disheveled he always looked. He reminds me of some of the tweakers that hang out downtown. But a tasteful tweaker.
I still think a case could be made for Keith getting the auf. They both just keep making the same outfit, and at least Daniel's doesn't look like a shag rug that got caught in a lawnmower. Perhaps it just came down to who was more annoying on the runway.
I was surprised that Keith wasn't aufed, but then it would only have been a matter of time for Daniel anyway. The little flower never seemed to be able to grasp what was needed in any challenge. At least now he can see his cute boyfriend sooner rather than later.
"Get over yourself, son! I would have liked to see Hedda Lettuce rip into him."
THAT would have brought out some tears! Or Daniel, more true to form, simply would have floated along happily in his ever-present oblivion and later told the other designers that Hedda just lurved the dress. But I would have paid good money to see Hedda get her claws into him. I am glad that she ended up making nice and at least trying to flit down the runway or whatever she was doing.
People have mentioned the love handles issue with Daniel's dress, but no one has taken on the color. I think that the color was all wrong for poor Annida. It gave her skin an odd tone and made her look much older. I'm quite surprised that she didn't tear into Daniel for committing three out of the four unforgivable sins of any drag outfit: poochy tummy, aging, and boring. The other is, of course, being too butch.
Keith's outfit was horrendous, but it didn't add weight or age to his model. But he needs to get over his usual method of taping random bits of crap to his models and calling it an outfit.
NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I threw my hands over my face when she auf'ed him. I would much rather see 12 of his garments at BP than many of the remaining designers (including Joe). I think the dress would have been perfect with a little more bling. Like maybe those giant palette sequins in yellow and pink, fishnet stockings, a flashier fan, brighter jewels, and a mantela of dayglow lace.
I was surprised that Daniel didn't take the high-end couture drag queen. Poor Daniel. I loved the plastic cup dress, but the innovation/vision dried up (for me anyway) after that.
I have to say I hated Stella's outfit more than this one. I think if he had maybe done a removable and longer train and added a headdress it may have passed.
Also, this whole episode has me excited for Halloween. How great would a Chris March designed costume be ?
Yes, he just seemed very out of place. Nice guy, just not up to shape for this type of obstacle course. He seems like he's a loner and just not used to making quick changes in what he does.
He was probably relieved when his name was called.
It pains me that we had to lose another member of Team Gay, but oh, did Daniel need to just GO! Go, have a wonderful little romance with Wesley and leave the designing to the adults.
I get that his asthetic was not well suited to the show, but to be so completely freakin' CLUELESS challenge after challenge after challenge is just inexcusable. How many times can a designer refuse to listen to Tim Gunn and not learn anything? It seems like every challenge that Daniel screwed up (and I am not even talking about his undermining back-stabbing "I don't care" during the team challenge) Tim Gun pointed out EXACTLY what the judges would not like and Daniel refused to listen. I really think Keith was saved because they think (like Leanne) he is trainable. Daniel simply proved he was too stubborn.
I added my voice to the chorus of disgust around the land when Daniel said he didn't want the design to be "gaudy" - hello, it's drag! You can't be gaudy in drag, it isn't physically possible.
The thing is, the dress is a good foundation - match it with a sequined spanish shawl and some of the feathers that (Leanne?) used, and he'd have been safe.
I'm sort of sad about Daniel. He had this amazing opportunity, one that hundreds, nay, thousands of designers would kill for, and he did nothing with it!
He's not untalented, but he was completely oblivious to the character of the show and absolutely unable to tailor his work to the challenges presented. (Pun very much intended.)
I don't think there is anything wrong with Daniel describing Annida as "aristocratic." The problem was that his outfit didn't live up to that description. What he should have done was design a garment worthy of Spanish aristocracy, circa the eighteenth century. Now that would have been a good drag gown! Anyway, his dress was much better than Keith's, which looked moth-bitten, but fortunately for Keith Daniel's past came back to bite him.
Just thought it was interesting that in his exit interview he speaks highly of Kenley. I'm wondering to what extent the editing of last week's show was meant to make her laughter seem more insulting than it was.
I was glad to see him go, too. He was just so clueless; I wonder how successful he is going to be? Pretty cocktail dresses are nice but really lots of people make those. I think the reason he was eliminated instead of Keith was all his "but,but,but" stuff on the runway and as Michael Kors said, "lack of growth".
Poor Daniel...with his weird, head-jerking movements when he realized he was out, and his oh so awkward kiss with Heidi, and his "taste level" declarations...I felt all kinds of crunchy and sad for him last night. He was not right for the show. What made him try out?
Daniel was auf-ed due to this week and previous week's disasters, but Keith is next on the auf-fing train if he continues to taunt us all with "that's just another thing I can do with my fabric swatches" chic.
Another one who just refuses to hear what Tim Gunn is saying...when will they ever learn?
I was suprised that the elves did not dive into Kenley's little fit of laughter after the runway last week. Maybe it actually was the editing because Daniel was really friendly with her in the workroom at the first of the show this week.
This concoction looked like a banana daiquiri threw up on Annida. And while I absolutely hated the thing Keith did this week, this was certainly a well deserved and overdue auf.
Neither Daniel nor Keith looked like they were having much fun with this fun challenge, and look where they ended up. Both seemed to have an 'above it all' attitude.
And yes, Christie, I was shopping the LA garment district with a friend during prom season. Daniel's garment would've fit right in with many of the tacky gowns on the racks
My problem with Daniel's outfit is that it made Annida look like a man wearing a dress, not like the fabulous drag queen she is. Does that make sense? A drag queen is so much more than just a man in a dress...
Daniel never really got into the groove. He couldn't pull it all together when it counted most.
It's a shame he couldn't find something within each challenge to showcase his talents and allow him to rise above them, you know, to prove he was inspired in some manner.
This was, however, the only challenge where he didn't sound like he was coming apart at the seams. And maybe he should have. That calm was deadly and now he's gone.
Daniel was the definition of "delusional youth." He seems like one of those kids who always got a blue ribbon for participation, & rewarded for just showing up. A personality would have gotten him much further in the competition.
Poor Annida. She wanted Oscar De La Renta and got Oscar De Low Renta.
Halfway through last night's episode and halfway through my frosty glass of ale (I thought that would be a nice accompaniment...and I was right!) it dawned on me.
Daniel reminds me of "Daniel Tiger" from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. He was the timid little tiger cub that had to be talked into everything. That Daniel had lots of excuses too. I was always hoping that "Bob the Dog" would chase him into a tree or that "Speedy Delivery" would run him over.
Anyway, he dressed Annida up like a hippie chick last night. When Tim said he needed more, I started screaming "Go steal the ruffles off of Emily Brandle's auf dress!!!!"
Poor Daniel. I'm more sympathetic towards him than you guys are, I think, but he was a deer in the headlights for the entire show. That said, he clearly used fabric and colors that were outside of what he considers tasteful, and Keith's dress was just as boring, and a lot worse. But Daniel needed not to be on the show, so I guess last night was as good a time as any.
So glad to see Daniel go ... but the scene after that, with Keith practically sobbing on Daniel's shoulder. At first I thought - how touching! -- or was Keith crying because Michael Kors said his dress looked like a sad chicken?? OUCH!!
For all you naysayers who think Daniel was inacapable of doing a drag outfit, read his responses on the Burning Questions blog. He wanted to do something more over the top, but toned it down based on his client's wishes. This is one time he shouldn't have cowtowed to the client!
Can I come sit by you, Sewing Siren? I too think Daniel is a much more interesting and talented designer than many of those left. Nothing he's said or done or designed was as painful to watch as poor Miss Construed schlumping down the runway like a bird that flew into a sliding glass door and busted a wing. And Blayne doesn't even make bottom 3. He should have been gone, gone, gone.
So glad to see Daniel go ... but the scene after that, with Keith practically sobbing on Daniel's shoulder. At first I thought - how touching! -- or was Keith crying because Michael Kors said his dress looked like a sad chicken?? OUCH!!
I thought it was a combination of being freaked out from being in the bottom 2 and sad that Daniel was leaving. However, regardless of the reason, it's a little to tacky to bawl into the arms of the person who's actually going home. Get a grip, Daniel had more reason than you did Keith. Lame.
Did anybody see if Keith was crying during Daniel's exit? He basically had his head down the whole time while they were in the room before Tim came to tell him he had to pack his stuff.
It wasn't a BAD dress, for all that it was all you could find in a Jessica McClintlock store ten years ago. It just very much wasn't a drag queen dress. I'm just sorry that, for all the blood, sweat, and tears that came from his corner there were no real indications of what Daniel can do when he's in his element. It would have been nice to see ... but it's not like he wasn't given ample opportunities. So long puppy and good luck away from the lights and cameras of reality television!
On another topic, I NEED Annida's green dress. Absolutely fabulous.
I was a little concerned about Keith- he seemed more upset about Daniel leaving than Daniel himself. Though this almost medical detachment fits with Daniel's sad sack persona for the whole season...maybe Keith was just shocked by how close he camr to getting auf'ed himself?
This is the first time I have absolutely understood the judges' decision. Though I still think Terry and Korto should have gotten the first ever PR double-win. As good as Varla Jean looked, Joe really did make a halloween costume for one of his daughters. That jumpsuit was pure Sailor Moon.
I think that Daniel lacked personality - His voice is monotone and his emotions are flat. I almost fell asleep during his exit interview. He may have passion, but it really needs to come out!
i have to say, as much as i liked daniel at the beginning of the season, he did really wear me down with his constant whining and seeming incomprehension about the challenges and why he wasn't meeting them. he became so arrogant about his "impeccable taste" i wanted to scream.
i wish him well, but i'm actually relieved to see him go. he was so obviously uncomfortable with the whole show that it was best that they put him out of his misery.
Ugh. I'm glad he's gone. It got to the point where I wanted to smack the doe-eyed, deer-in-the-headlights Trustifarian look off of his face. I need to look at his audition reel again because the only bit of genius I saw from him was the Solo Cup dress.
Annida looked like a frat boy putting on a Nordstrom Rack prom dress for Halloween.
The best part was when Daniel said something about sequins were gaudy and would make him throw up and they cut to RuPaul and the shocked look on her face.
And actually I don't find it surprising that the gays had a tough time with the drag queens. From what I understand, gays and drag queens have kind of an adversarial relationship.
Rainwood said... Can I come sit by you, Sewing Siren?
Sure, but after you see my inner drag queen you might not want to.
I do feel a little bad for Daniel, because I think frequently they manipulate the edit of someone who is going to be Auf'ed, to make it look like the obvious choice. I hope the way he was portrayed on this program doen't hurt his career.
When the most extravagant thing about the look is the hair, you're in trouble....
"sigh" I just wish Daniel could have had more FUN!
And, I have to admit, I feel a little cheated - I thought we would see some of the aftermath from Kenley laughing at Daniel on the runway last week - ah well - time to move on...
Daniel exhibited the classic definition of insanity - doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result. I felt bad for him for a nano second because it is hard to be rejected, especially in a national forum, but he was so stunned that he was not going to be coddled through the process that I lost all sympathy. And based on his behavior last week, I wouldn't wish to work with Daniel in any capacity.
And the greatest shame, as someone else pointed out, is that he wasted a spectacular opportunity. Maybe he's in a position that he can afford to piss this away, but I can't help but think of the passed-over designers that would've embraced PR with gusto.
Daniel just couldn't relax --ever, and get into the fun of the projects.
Yeah, I saw Keith bawling at the end. And it wasn't because Daniel was leaving, but because he knew he had narrowly escaped elimination. (Sort of the same feeling I got when I lived through an earthquake crouching next to an earthen wall with a lady shouting to Allah next to me, and a sheep tethered on the other side).
I have to say that Korto is starting to wear on me. She doesn't wear stress very well. And Leanne appears to be spinning into a trajectory someplace far, far away.
Can anyone tell me what, exactly, is the function of a "cocktail dress"? People go to dinner or go clubbing or go to the theater, but does ANYone ever throw or go to a "cocktail party" any more?
Some of the afternoon awards shows feature knee-length dressy dresses but they are nothing like what Daniel has been producing. In LA you would *not* wear what Daniel produces to go dancing, and the only place I could see one of his flamenco dresses going would be to a South LA prom or one of the gay street fairs on Halloween.
I must lead a constricted life because I simply cannot come up with an occasion when I would go out shopping deliberately for one of Daniel's "high-end cocktail" dresses.
I think RuPaul saved Keith from eliminaion this week. Ru won't be there next week though. ;)
I'm in agreement with some of you who thought Daniel's dress could have been saved or would have been a good foundation for a better design.
When I first saw the fabric, it reminded me of a south Florida sunset and I thought how much better it might have been with sparkly blue lame and sequins along the bottom of the ruffles and train and maybe some 3D palm trees up top. I thought it would have fit the persona of Annida Greenkard better.
Maybe I've just been living in south Florida for too long?
I think everyone's being too hard on Daniel. After all, poor kid, the dingo ate his baby.
Still, while I agree with everything TLo say, I'd probably have auf'd Keith. When I think of the playing card dress from Daniel's pre-PR portfolio I wonder what the hell happened. He should have been able to do something spectacular. I wonder if he really did have in mind flashier designs that were vetoed by Annida, as he says in the quote.
I knew Daniel was auf the moment he was (paraphrasing) "Well, I could have done that, but it would have been gaudy."
I'm sorry. Drag is supposed to be gaudy. It's about adult men in little girl fanatasies of bright colors, shiny trinkets and "more is always more." No wonder Joe won. He went into it with the idea of making a a costume for his daughters. PERFECT mentality for drag.
Keith deserved to go on the merits of his crappy, crappy dress this week, but Daniel got the axe precisely because of his REPEATED failure to have a clue about what his job here was supposed to be. Keith knew, he just sucks at it. He gets another chance.
When Daniel totally blew off Tim's advice AGAIN I knew he was dead meat.
NahnCee said... Can anyone tell me what, exactly, is the function of a "cocktail dress"? People go to dinner or go clubbing or go to the theater, but does ANYone ever throw or go to a "cocktail party" any more?
Yes, NahnChee, they do. Often at my place (you're invited next Friday, if you're dying to visit the Heartland).
And apart from cocktail parties, "cocktail attire" still has very defined parameters.
i never could figure out if Daniel had ever seen Project Runway before. The point of the show isn't to stick to tasteful fancy dresses; it's to adapt to some weird-ass challenges that force you to make things you wouldn't normally make (like, for instance, a dress made out of plastic cups).
i saw a little snip of an interview with Daniel & Wesley, and Daniel said that after Wesley was auf'd, he (Daniel) was really sad and bereft. Maybe that accounts (partly) for Daniel's misery and failure? designers who refuse - and explicitly SAY out loud that they are refusing - to listen to Tim's advice really piss me off.
and I always loved Daniel Tiger, btw - I don't think he had excuses, he was just a scared little child of a puppet. THIS Daniel was just freaking clueless, or else self-destructive.
Why are people treating Daniel with kid gloves? He was a pompous dumbass who didn't belong on the show. He made a cocktail dress for the Olympic challenge and couldn't sew a half way decent pencil skirt. Then he had the nerve to say that he felt he was "somehow" disappointing judges on the show. Yeah right, they actually cared about you cultivating your poor little rich boy image. Seeing him go was the icing on the cake of one of the best PR shows ever. Joe had the best queen, a good outfit with some great accessories, and should have won. Terry and Korto did excellent work as well. Terry's was so original I wanted to cry. As a response to a poster who said that Terry looked like she would've cut someone with a razor when she lost... C'MON the woman had genuine disappointment on her face and righfully so, she made a fierce piece.
I have a feeling that he's a great designer, based on very little I've seen from his collections, but just not PR material. I just hope we don't end up with some "licious," "whackadoodle" and "leatha" BP collections. I'll be very disappointed. Hang in there, Judy Noodles!
"As a response to a poster who said that Terry looked like she would've cut someone with a razor when she lost... C'MON the woman had genuine disappointment on her face and righfully so, she made a fierce piece"
Yes, she looked PISSED. And she was probably even more pissed when she watched the show last night and saw how little air time she was given. Interestingly enough, one person who was not a fan of her outfit was Tim Gunn. See his comments on the Bravo website.
This is the only season that has no real breakaway talent at this point.The designers are not up to the usual quality that we have enjoyed previously. Can there be a non winner at Bryant Park this year? So far no one stands out.Sad.
YAWNNN on those interviews. Torturous. Daniel, take a valium. Seriously. Take 5. I think you're delusional in thinking that you can roll into a design career based on what you term are "high end looks." I just don't see it.
I agree with the aufing... but I really did not like Blayne's. I think jerrel was a bit unfairly criticized.
I did like Joe's the best, but gotta feel for terri. She's workin it every week and still hasn't won.
I think this challenge shows that she can be innovative... but is she bryant park material
From what I've seen, Keith, Leanne and Korto would have the most interesting collections. Everyone else will probably create nice collections, but would be safe. Jerrel is a wild card.
Awww, TLo, you missed some great screencaps of La Nina. She gave quite the eyeroll at "Well, I thought [prints and sequins] were too gaudy", and I know you boys could've put together quite the caption. As Tim said, "You guys are a bunch of slackers!" Well, at least outside of your day job. -Tom
On a totally different note, Daniel and Wesley are absolutely adorable in that video clip that you've linked to in the top left. I actually like Daniel after seeing how precious him and Wesley are with each other. <3
There's a red, ruffled dress in Oscar de la Renta's 2008 Spring collection that is short in the front and long in the back. The top is fitted with a deep vee with a wide, waist cumberbund and the bottom is completely ruffly.
I don't know how to post links, but this dress, it's design and color--perhaps that's what Annida had in mind when she mentioned de la Renta. She wanted some classic glamour.
That dress is very similar to what Daniel did, except it had richer fabric, in red, featured a deep vee neck and a cumberbund around the waste. Annida needed-a cumberbund. And a deeper color.
As for more outlandish designs, I could understand why Annida would have been suspicious about whether he could execute them. He doesn't exactly exude confidence when he talks to people.
I agree with those who posted saying that Daniel did not belong on PR5. I'm sure he's a perfectly nice human being and a decent designer, but he was most definitely reluctant to be there and no amount of editing can hide that fact. Every season there seems to be at least one designer playing the "fish outta water" and/or "I'm too good for this nonsense" role(s) on PR. Daniel was by far, the most blatant about his unwillingness to play the game. It's a shame because if he had lightened up a little personally, listened to the judges comments, had fun with some of the challenges and for gosh sake's, worked his impeccably good taste ass off, then maybe he could have gotten somewhere, like perhaps Bryant Park.
Don't worry, Sewing Siren. I don't scare easily. We can sit with Brooklyn Bomber in our fabulous cocktail wear next week and raise an eyebrow every time some tacky mess comes down the runway (which will probably be most of the time).
From what I've seen, Keith, Leanne and Korto would have the most interesting collections. Everyone else will probably create nice collections, but would be safe. Jerrel is a wild card.
Huh. I'd go for Leanne and Jerrell, and a toss-up between Terri and Korto (and maybe Suede as well) for the third spot. I find Terri's stuff wearable and very very sellable but just not as interesting.
For a little more insight on some of the things we've been discussing about Daniel, see his interview with People Magazine. http://tvwatch.people.com/2008/08/21/aufd-designer-daniel-the-motivation-died-a-little/#more-3151
Lovesmesomedaniel....interesting interview. I'm surprised Mr. High-End would deign to design something "affordable" and ready-to-wear, but stranger things have happened I suppose...
Nahncee asked Can anyone tell me what, exactly, is the function of a "cocktail dress"? People go to dinner or go clubbing or go to the theater, but does ANYone ever throw or go to a "cocktail party" any more?
Well, yes, there are things in Los Angeles where you'd wear a cocktail dress. For instance, tonight I'm going to hilarious an event and good lord... I'm wearing a cocktail dress and I've managed to pull together the fun shoes, jewelry and clutch. Oh yeow, I'm even having my freakin' hair done in an hour. Oh, crap. I even have to fill the car up with gasoline.
It's difficult here because everything appears to be "casual" and you're generally accepted wearing almost anything. I'm sure if I wanted I could wear the most basic Ralph Lauren tonight mit flip flops and it'd be fine.
so glad to see him go. he never listened to anything but the little voices inside his own head that told him how wonderful he is. there was never any proof of his supposed 'high fashion taste'.
im glad the judges finally put him out of his misery.
Is it just me or has Judy Noodles accidently, unintentionally come up with the buzz word of the season "barfalicious". It's been used by so many commenters and blogs in the less-than-24-hours its been out... PLEASE DISCUSS.
WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS SEASON....I AM RIPPING MY HAIR OUT!! Is it just me, or is this the least talented group of PR contestants ever? I see some talent peeking up each week, a great dress by Leanne on week 2, a lovely couple of outfits by Korto and Terry, surprisingly good (not great work by the Lethah Queen, Stellah, and probably the best stuff from Kenley. But even with some good work by these folks and others, no one is standing out as a real talent. Mortifyingly, Blayne is still around. Yes, Daniel was annoying, yes the dress was too "pretty" for a drag queen. But what the hell has Blayne done, but a colorful maxipad and some gay Jurassic Park animal with broken wings. The simple fact is the show wants him to be water-cooler-worthy, and he isn;t. He's TPT with a tan and probably a skateboard. Until Blayne is gone, Project Runway will continue to slide in its credibility, and its sliding faster every week.
re: Blayne-- remember how long Ricky stuck around last season, and Vincent the season before. And sometimes a clinker makes it all the way to Bryant Park... Wendy Pepper, I'm looking at you. So I'm not too worried about PRW's reputation due to Blayne's continued presence. It's all in the game.
I have a question that I know someone here will be able to answer. When is it correct protocol to call a drag queen "she" or "he"? Which pronoun does RuPaul use? It seems to vary person to person, but someone corrected me for saying "she" about RuPaul, emphasizing that RuPaul is a man, so it's wrong to use "she." Leaving me all ???
I agree, Blayne should have gone last night. His work is terrible and he is not even interesting...or cute! Wendy Pepper was such a bitch, the woman you love to hate. Ricky was always crying, but he was sweet and kinda hot in a short, rough way. Blayne belongs in Blaine Missouri, though he would never be part of the Talent Show, let alone Project Runway.
Re: "Barfalicious," as this season's new catchword.
usman, I looooved Judy's deadpan use of the word, "barfalicious" last night and plan to incorporate it into my own vocabulary...to a point. Because it's because I'm such a devout patron of the Church of Rungay, but I really haven't seen it used on any other boards, blogs, etc. However, I can safely say that most certainly NOT abuse usage of the word (although they really should put out their own "Rungay Thesaurus of Words, Phrases & Other Shit" because I've picked up A LOT from these boys, as well as the many fine posters on this fabulous blog).
Did anyone read Daniel's EW interview? He basically says that Annida hampered him by putting all kinds of restrictions on him. From her pictures, it certainly doesn't look like she would be that insistent on a subdued look. He also mentioned Lucky Cheng's.
I'm no expert (though I do seem to hang out with a lot of drag queens)for the pronoun thing, I think basic concept here is she is "she" when she is "dressed" and "he" when not.
BLAYNE SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN AUF'D what is the deal!?!?!!!!!!! he wasn't even in the bottom! sticking two triangles on the back of a girl and hanging ribbons off of her is not fashion.
Daniel's perpetual befuddled expression when anyone challenged his taste or design instincts just wore. Me. Out. I really couldn't get why Keith was all emotional; it looked almost like he and Daniel had a thing going, but I also wondered if it wasn't the flash of comprehension that he's more than likely next to earn the auf.
For everyone who naysays Daniel, at least he had a graceful exit interview. And I liked his interview in EW when they asked if Keith should have gone home instead of him. He seemed confused as if "why would you ask me that?" MUCH more graceful than Kelli and Emily, for sure.
I still really like Daniel and wish him all the best.
On "After the Sew", Daniel was asked about Kenley and her laughing at him last week and he said that she always laughed every time he talked, not just then. BUT there was one comment she made that was not very nice during an interview segment that she's been calling/texting him to apologize for, saying it was "editing". When Andy asked if he accepted her explanation, Daniel laughed, said he loved Kenley, and that he "just hopes that floral prints are in this year". LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
A couple of notes about daniel: 1. My best friend had that exact dress for her barbie and I coveted it. I thought it was chic and tasteful and beautiful... when I was 7. I think everything else there is to say about his work has been said 2. I started watching his exit interview, but it lasted so long and his whiny voice just droned on and on and on until finally I couldn't listen to it anymore.
F*ck good taste. Wrong copetition for that. This dress had NOTHING to do with drag queens. If you're going to do flamenco, for a DRAG Queen, you need maracas, preferably in hot gold. this was a prom dress. Didn't he LISTEN?
i really wanted to shake daniel after watching the exit interviews. "I don't understand why I was eliminated..." REALLY? Jesus, what is WRONG with this kid? someone clever here referred to him as some kind of idiot savant, and you know - maybe there's something to that....kid could not be more freaking oblivious and annoyingly clueless. he so completely did.not.get Project Runway. it's like someone complaining about overdrawing on a bank account and saying "but i still had blank checks left in my checkbook - i can't be overdrawn."
GET A CLUE! AAARRRGGGHHHHH!
(and to ~m: was that Barbie the "Peaches & Cream" barbie? cause i kind of see a resemblance there...)
NahnCee said... Can anyone tell me what, exactly, is the function of a "cocktail dress"? People go to dinner or go clubbing or go to the theater, but does ANYone ever throw or go to a "cocktail party" any more?
Yeah...WE need to bring back the magnificence of "the cocktail party", good call!
I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this here yet, but did Daniel's struggle with this outfit remind anyone else of Ricky and his "classy little A-line" for the wrestling challenge? It was the same strange insistence on designing something classy and elegant where the job totally didn't call for it. I felt like we were right there again.
Thank you Buddha. I don't think Daniel is a bad guy and while I don't see that much talent there, who knows, he's a young guy. But he was such a complete killjoy and such a whiny pain-in-the-ass. I think the judges probably had it with him just as much as I did. In all honesty Keith and Stella made uglier garments but Daniel's dismissal was just.
It's all in the details - maybe Daniel's dress would've looked a little better had the flower in Annida's hair been more of a match to the dress. There was just so much incongruity to the entire look. I feel bad for Annida because no one even looked at her - they only looked at that god-awful dress.
8/21/08, 11:36 AM
I couldn't have said it better myself!
Daniel just didn't get it, he never got it and he needed to go.
8/21/08, 11:37 AM
I sure when she put on her dress she was saying...
"Annida New Designer!!"
8/21/08, 11:41 AM
I never thought Daniel was a bad designer...just that he wasnt suited for the reality show. After the first challenge, he just seemed to be dragging along and it was only a matter of time before he finally got the axe.
I am glad he is gone. Not because I disliked him or thought he was a jerk. But mainly because he kept looking like a kicked puppy up on the walkway everytime he was in the auf-zone and that he needed to just be put out of his misery.
That said, I do wish him the best and hopefully he will get a chance to do a show that better showcases his talents.
8/21/08, 11:42 AM
well if he wanted something a little bit tasteful and drag, he should have done something similar to that sequined green dress Annida is wearing on the last picture...
8/21/08, 11:43 AM
Oh god, Annida looks GORGEOUS in that pic with Chris!
And yeah, Daniel...I mean, so many people are hyper-annoyed with Blane, but Daniel was more of pain for me..."Oh, my taste is high end...who wants to see something tacky and outrageous, My taste level is soooo high, I'm soooo sophisticated and tasteful, because I like high end couture". The boy was a broken record, and THEN his garments were consistently boring bordering on...yeah...TACKY. Get over yourself, son! I would have liked to see Hedda Lettuce rip into him.
8/21/08, 11:45 AM
Sorry, Daniel, but that looks like something Chichi Rodriguez would have worn when he was still a "Boy in a Dress".
He just did not seem to get it. At any time.
8/21/08, 11:47 AM
So true. I agree with all of it. While Daniel was very smug about his "high-end" talent, I don't think he's a terrible person...just absolutely clueless. And I do kind of doubt his talent...the things he made looked old-fashioned and dowdy. He and Wesley deserve each other. They can sit around, holding hands, praising each other's week 'til the end of time. Buh-bye now.
8/21/08, 11:48 AM
"He described Annida Greenkard's style as "aristocratic." What aristocracy would that be, Daniel? The stately court of the Bronx?"
Well, she is a queen
8/21/08, 11:48 AM
"I don't know why I was eliminated."
That's the problem right there. Daniel just doesn't operate in the same plane of reality as the rest of us.
8/21/08, 11:50 AM
Maybe it's because of how much everyone's been kicking him around (in excessively nasty ways), but I like Daniel and I do think Keith should have gone home last night. Ah well.
8/21/08, 11:56 AM
When Daniel said he didn't want to do shiny or sparkly or anything because it would be tacky, I said, "Hello, drag queen!" It so cracked me up when Nina said the same thing a minute later.
I also think the dress had fit issues. What is that unsightly bulge in the midsection?
I didn't hate him but I'm glad he's gone. Now I can get back to despising Blayne and Suede.
8/21/08, 11:56 AM
He made a bridesmaid's dress.
8/21/08, 11:56 AM
I would have been perfectly happy to see either Daniel or Keith hit the road.
I think the biggest sin might be making Annida's bosum look tacked on. and emphasized a little love handle action, which...really? Is there any woman alive who's down with that kind of action?
8/21/08, 11:58 AM
Daniel's dress looked like a prom dress you would find in LA's garment district...
8/21/08, 12:00 PM
Daniel is talented, which is fortunate, because as time went on I began to think that he's sort of an idiot savant; really good at one thing (pretty, wearable dressy dresses) and just bewildered about everything else. It got to be sort of painful to watch.
Good luck to you, Daniel. In the real world, we need pretty dressy-dresses.
8/21/08, 12:02 PM
Oh, my sweet Daniel. Sigh. I'll miss you, but you certainly seem more relaxed now that you're off the show. You and Wesley were absolutely adorable on After the Sew! And I thought you did a great job on the dress, just not flashy enough for the queens, my dear. I though Keith should have gone for that pile of ripped up fabric he threw down the runway.
And they threw my other Daniel off on Shear Genius the same night! Oh, the horror! I was too depressed to sleep. I don't drink anymore, but I think I need one.
8/21/08, 12:05 PM
I'm so glad he was given the boot, because he REALLY needed to get over himself. He went on and on about his wonderful taste, but he didn't really show anything to back it up, which just made him more and more annoying.
I mean, I'd never though I say it, but he really needed to be more like Stella, because she can at least adjust her personal design style for what the challenge dictated.
But the episode was a blast, and my mom actually admitted that she loved drag queens and that she would like to see a drag show. And I was SO glad to see that we didn't get a whole lot of whining, saying "But I do high end FASHION, I don't do THIS".
8/21/08, 12:06 PM
It was his reaction of "Really?" when the judges were pointing out the problems with his work that said how out of his element he was on the runway and the show itself. It told me that he never should have been on the show from the beginning, and what was his point of wanting to be on it to begin with.
Has he never seen the show and the concept of working on your point of view within the confines of the challenges? It's clearly the whole way the competition works. I don't get what he missed if he's been watching the show.
I wonder if some of the designers have been thinking the show is just a way to get their name out there and think that by just doing what they normally do is going to win them the game on top of it all. By last nights show, I would say most of these delusional designers have been whittled out. Except for one last person who's on thin ice if you ask me.
His dress looked only good enough to serve in a drag show crowd scene. Toward the back of the stage.
BrianB
8/21/08, 12:07 PM
That's a sad Chiquita Banana on the runway.
Bye bye Daniel! Give Wesley a big kiss for me.
8/21/08, 12:09 PM
"I don't know why I was eliminated."
Totally oblivious, that boy is.
Daniel didn't annoy me in that Vincent/Santino kind of way, but I think he only knows how to bring forth one kind of design aesthetic: pretty cocktail dresses.
Why do you sign up for PR if you aren't going to accept that your design boundaries are going to be stretched beyond breaking point at some time?
Even Stella at least tries to be flexible with her leathah and grommet stuff.
Clueless that boy is, absolutely clueless for this competition.
8/21/08, 12:10 PM
"Tlo said: He described Annida Greenkard's style as "aristocratic." What aristocracy would that be, Daniel? The stately court of the Bronx?"
HA! But you know, I'm thinking that when Ralph Lauren started out, he was EXACTLY like Daniel. Luckily for RL, he wasn't immortalized on tape making his first awkward steps to his asymilated fantasy world.
As for the dress; it looked like a Russian ice dancing costume.
--GothamTomato
8/21/08, 12:10 PM
Sorry, the C' post was mine!
C'est moi, c'est moi lola
8/21/08, 12:11 PM
On a different note: It is amazing how different he comes off in that NYPost tape interview along side Wesley. He's like a totally different (adorable) person.
--GothamTomato
8/21/08, 12:11 PM
Whoever said in a previous post that Daniel's dress made Annida look like Jon Leguizamo's(I know I spelled that wrong) character in Too Wong Foo...was spot on!!
That's the FIRST thing I thought of when I saw this zooming down the runway.
BTW, did anyone else feel like they were walking too fast down the runway? Might be the editing...
8/21/08, 12:13 PM
I am glad he is gone. Not because I disliked him or thought he was a jerk. But mainly because he kept looking like a kicked puppy up on the walkway everytime he was in the auf-zone and that he needed to just be put out of his misery.
Well said. This entire PR experience appeared painful to Daniel. He clearly wasn't having a good time, and come on, what could be more fun than a DRAG QUEEN challenge?
His pained expressions were sad to witness. He just had this look on his face like why am I here and what have I got myself into? Like a nervous breakdown about to happen and I didn't want to see that.
I'm glad it's over for him and he can pick up where he left off. Lessons learned, time to move on.
8/21/08, 12:13 PM
Well put. The thing that bugged me about Daniel was how sweaty and disheveled he always looked. He reminds me of some of the tweakers that hang out downtown. But a tasteful tweaker.
I still think a case could be made for Keith getting the auf. They both just keep making the same outfit, and at least Daniel's doesn't look like a shag rug that got caught in a lawnmower. Perhaps it just came down to who was more annoying on the runway.
8/21/08, 12:18 PM
I was surprised that Keith wasn't aufed, but then it would only have been a matter of time for Daniel anyway. The little flower never seemed to be able to grasp what was needed in any challenge. At least now he can see his cute boyfriend sooner rather than later.
8/21/08, 12:22 PM
By the way, over 510 comments on the TLoung post? Unbelievable, guys! That's so awesome.
Laura Bennett will be a judge in the next episode!! How fucking fabulous is that? You bitches knew about this, didn't you? Don't lie : )
8/21/08, 12:23 PM
daniel made me nervous. glad he is gone.
8/21/08, 12:25 PM
"ToddNY said...
By the way, over 510 comments on the TLoung post? Unbelievable, guys! That's so awesome.
Laura Bennett will be a judge in the next episode!! How fucking fabulous is that? You bitches knew about this, didn't you? Don't lie : )"
Well, DUH!
8/21/08, 12:25 PM
I know girls that would wear that dress for prom. Seriously.
Daniel was one of my favorites at the start of the season but his designs just failed to impress. Talk the talk and walk the walk please.
8/21/08, 12:26 PM
"Get over yourself, son! I would have liked to see Hedda Lettuce rip into him."
THAT would have brought out some tears! Or Daniel, more true to form, simply would have floated along happily in his ever-present oblivion and later told the other designers that Hedda just lurved the dress. But I would have paid good money to see Hedda get her claws into him. I am glad that she ended up making nice and at least trying to flit down the runway or whatever she was doing.
People have mentioned the love handles issue with Daniel's dress, but no one has taken on the color. I think that the color was all wrong for poor Annida. It gave her skin an odd tone and made her look much older. I'm quite surprised that she didn't tear into Daniel for committing three out of the four unforgivable sins of any drag outfit: poochy tummy, aging, and boring. The other is, of course, being too butch.
Keith's outfit was horrendous, but it didn't add weight or age to his model. But he needs to get over his usual method of taping random bits of crap to his models and calling it an outfit.
8/21/08, 12:30 PM
NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I threw my hands over my face when she auf'ed him. I would much rather see 12 of his garments at BP than many of the remaining designers (including Joe). I think the dress would have been perfect with a little more bling. Like maybe those giant palette sequins in yellow and pink, fishnet stockings, a flashier fan, brighter jewels, and a mantela of dayglow lace.
8/21/08, 12:30 PM
He was getting so annoying! He just needed to go and make his cocktail dresses without the constrictions of project runway.
8/21/08, 12:31 PM
I was surprised that Daniel didn't take the high-end couture drag queen.
Poor Daniel. I loved the plastic cup dress, but the innovation/vision dried up (for me anyway) after that.
8/21/08, 12:33 PM
I have to say I hated Stella's outfit more than this one. I think if he had maybe done a removable and longer train and added a headdress it may have passed.
Also, this whole episode has me excited for Halloween. How great would a Chris March designed costume be ?
8/21/08, 12:33 PM
Daniel was just a bad fit for PR. He seemed to be totally out of his element.
And, he didn't go home emptyhanded-he and Wesley make a very cute couple!
8/21/08, 12:36 PM
Yes, he just seemed very out of place. Nice guy, just not up to shape for this type of obstacle course. He seems like he's a loner and just not used to making quick changes in what he does.
He was probably relieved when his name was called.
Anyway, good luck Daniel.
8/21/08, 12:38 PM
It pains me that we had to lose another member of Team Gay, but oh, did Daniel need to just GO! Go, have a wonderful little romance with Wesley and leave the designing to the adults.
I get that his asthetic was not well suited to the show, but to be so completely freakin' CLUELESS challenge after challenge after challenge is just inexcusable. How many times can a designer refuse to listen to Tim Gunn and not learn anything? It seems like every challenge that Daniel screwed up (and I am not even talking about his undermining back-stabbing "I don't care" during the team challenge) Tim Gun pointed out EXACTLY what the judges would not like and Daniel refused to listen. I really think Keith was saved because they think (like Leanne) he is trainable. Daniel simply proved he was too stubborn.
I added my voice to the chorus of disgust around the land when Daniel said he didn't want the design to be "gaudy" - hello, it's drag! You can't be gaudy in drag, it isn't physically possible.
The thing is, the dress is a good foundation - match it with a sequined spanish shawl and some of the feathers that (Leanne?) used, and he'd have been safe.
8/21/08, 12:42 PM
I'm sort of sad about Daniel. He had this amazing opportunity, one that hundreds, nay, thousands of designers would kill for, and he did nothing with it!
He's not untalented, but he was completely oblivious to the character of the show and absolutely unable to tailor his work to the challenges presented. (Pun very much intended.)
8/21/08, 12:43 PM
I wish him the best, but he totally deserved it. I hope hope hope he watches reruns of this someday and winces every time he ignores Tim's advice.
I mean, it's TIM GUNN, and he just flat out ignores him. Almost every time.
That's how you knew he wasn't long for this show.
My picks for the final 3: Terri, Leanne, and Korto.
8/21/08, 12:47 PM
I don't think there is anything wrong with Daniel describing Annida as "aristocratic." The problem was that his outfit didn't live up to that description. What he should have done was design a garment worthy of Spanish aristocracy, circa the eighteenth century. Now that would have been a good drag gown!
Anyway, his dress was much better than Keith's, which looked moth-bitten, but fortunately for Keith Daniel's past came back to bite him.
8/21/08, 12:49 PM
Just thought it was interesting that in his exit interview he speaks highly of Kenley. I'm wondering to what extent the editing of last week's show was meant to make her laughter seem more insulting than it was.
8/21/08, 12:53 PM
There's no such thing as a tasteful drag queen?
Try Brini Maxwell. She's the very definition of tasteful.
But to be fair, she may be the only one.
8/21/08, 12:57 PM
I was glad to see him go, too. He was just so clueless; I wonder how successful he is going to be? Pretty cocktail dresses are nice but really lots of people make those. I think the reason he was eliminated instead of Keith was all his "but,but,but" stuff on the runway and as Michael Kors said, "lack of growth".
8/21/08, 12:58 PM
Poor Daniel...with his weird, head-jerking movements when he realized he was out, and his oh so awkward kiss with Heidi, and his "taste level" declarations...I felt all kinds of crunchy and sad for him last night. He was not right for the show. What made him try out?
8/21/08, 12:59 PM
Daniel was auf-ed due to this week and previous week's disasters, but Keith is next on the auf-fing train if he continues to taunt us all with "that's just another thing I can do with my fabric swatches" chic.
Another one who just refuses to hear what Tim Gunn is saying...when will they ever learn?
8/21/08, 12:59 PM
I was suprised that the elves did not dive into Kenley's little fit of laughter after the runway last week. Maybe it actually was the editing because Daniel was really friendly with her in the workroom at the first of the show this week.
This concoction looked like a banana daiquiri threw up on Annida. And while I absolutely hated the thing Keith did this week, this was certainly a well deserved and overdue auf.
8/21/08, 1:00 PM
Neither Daniel nor Keith looked like they were having much fun with this fun challenge, and look where they ended up. Both seemed to have an 'above it all' attitude.
And yes, Christie, I was shopping the LA garment district with a friend during prom season. Daniel's garment would've fit right in with many of the tacky gowns on the racks
8/21/08, 1:02 PM
My problem with Daniel's outfit is that it made Annida look like a man wearing a dress, not like the fabulous drag queen she is. Does that make sense? A drag queen is so much more than just a man in a dress...
8/21/08, 1:02 PM
Daniel never really got into the groove. He couldn't pull it all together when it counted most.
It's a shame he couldn't find something within each challenge to showcase his talents and allow him to rise above them, you know, to prove he was inspired in some manner.
This was, however, the only challenge where he didn't sound like he was coming apart at the seams. And maybe he should have. That calm was deadly and now he's gone.
Buh-bye, Daniel.
8/21/08, 1:03 PM
Daniel was the definition of "delusional youth." He seems like one of those kids who always got a blue ribbon for participation, & rewarded for just showing up. A personality would have gotten him much further in the competition.
8/21/08, 1:03 PM
Keith had better bring it next week, that's all. I suspect he'll step it up a little and at least slide through again.
8/21/08, 1:05 PM
herdgirl72 said...
BTW, did anyone else feel like they were walking too fast down the runway? Might be the editing...
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No. It's the fact that these are healthy, well-fed queens, not emaciated models.
And I'm pretty sure one of them was trying to race back to be with Tim....
8/21/08, 1:06 PM
Anon said: "he didn't go home emptyhanded - he and Wesley make a very cute couple!"
Yeah, maybe they'll come out with their own line: boring and boringer
8/21/08, 1:12 PM
Poor Annida. She wanted Oscar De La Renta and got Oscar De Low Renta.
Halfway through last night's episode and halfway through my frosty glass of ale (I thought that would be a nice accompaniment...and I was right!) it dawned on me.
Daniel reminds me of "Daniel Tiger" from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. He was the timid little tiger cub that had to be talked into everything. That Daniel had lots of excuses too. I was always hoping that "Bob the Dog" would chase him into a tree or that "Speedy Delivery" would run him over.
Anyway, he dressed Annida up like a hippie chick last night. When Tim said he needed more, I started screaming "Go steal the ruffles off of Emily Brandle's auf dress!!!!"
That was during my second frosty ale.
8/21/08, 1:13 PM
Poor Daniel. I'm more sympathetic towards him than you guys are, I think, but he was a deer in the headlights for the entire show. That said, he clearly used fabric and colors that were outside of what he considers tasteful, and Keith's dress was just as boring, and a lot worse. But Daniel needed not to be on the show, so I guess last night was as good a time as any.
8/21/08, 1:14 PM
So glad to see Daniel go ... but the scene after that, with Keith practically sobbing on Daniel's shoulder. At first I thought - how touching! -- or was Keith crying because Michael Kors said his dress looked like a sad chicken?? OUCH!!
8/21/08, 1:16 PM
He made a tacky prom dress. That was LAST season, whiner!
8/21/08, 1:17 PM
8/21/08, 1:18 PM
For all you naysayers who think Daniel was inacapable of doing a drag outfit, read his responses on the Burning Questions blog. He wanted to do something more over the top, but toned it down based on his client's wishes. This is one time he shouldn't have cowtowed to the client!
8/21/08, 1:19 PM
Can I come sit by you, Sewing Siren? I too think Daniel is a much more interesting and talented designer than many of those left. Nothing he's said or done or designed was as painful to watch as poor Miss Construed schlumping down the runway like a bird that flew into a sliding glass door and busted a wing. And Blayne doesn't even make bottom 3. He should have been gone, gone, gone.
So, bummer on this week's auf. At least for me.
8/21/08, 1:23 PM
He's totally delusional right to the end. At least he's consistent.
8/21/08, 1:23 PM
John said...
So glad to see Daniel go ... but the scene after that, with Keith practically sobbing on Daniel's shoulder. At first I thought - how touching! -- or was Keith crying because Michael Kors said his dress looked like a sad chicken?? OUCH!!
I thought it was a combination of being freaked out from being in the bottom 2 and sad that Daniel was leaving. However, regardless of the reason, it's a little to tacky to bawl into the arms of the person who's actually going home. Get a grip, Daniel had more reason than you did Keith. Lame.
8/21/08, 1:24 PM
Maybe Keith had the hots for Daniel . . .
8/21/08, 1:24 PM
Oops. *Daniel had more reason to cry than you did, Keith. Sorry.
8/21/08, 1:26 PM
Did anybody see if Keith was crying during Daniel's exit? He basically had his head down the whole time while they were in the room before Tim came to tell him he had to pack his stuff.
8/21/08, 1:26 PM
It wasn't a BAD dress, for all that it was all you could find in a Jessica McClintlock store ten years ago. It just very much wasn't a drag queen dress. I'm just sorry that, for all the blood, sweat, and tears that came from his corner there were no real indications of what Daniel can do when he's in his element. It would have been nice to see ... but it's not like he wasn't given ample opportunities. So long puppy and good luck away from the lights and cameras of reality television!
On another topic, I NEED Annida's green dress. Absolutely fabulous.
8/21/08, 1:27 PM
I was a little concerned about Keith- he seemed more upset about Daniel leaving than Daniel himself. Though this almost medical detachment fits with Daniel's sad sack persona for the whole season...maybe Keith was just shocked by how close he camr to getting auf'ed himself?
This is the first time I have absolutely understood the judges' decision. Though I still think Terry and Korto should have gotten the first ever PR double-win. As good as Varla Jean looked, Joe really did make a halloween costume for one of his daughters. That jumpsuit was pure Sailor Moon.
8/21/08, 1:28 PM
I think that Daniel lacked personality - His voice is monotone and his emotions are flat. I almost fell asleep during his exit interview. He may have passion, but it really needs to come out!
8/21/08, 1:29 PM
i have to say, as much as i liked daniel at the beginning of the season, he did really wear me down with his constant whining and seeming incomprehension about the challenges and why he wasn't meeting them. he became so arrogant about his "impeccable taste" i wanted to scream.
i wish him well, but i'm actually relieved to see him go. he was so obviously uncomfortable with the whole show that it was best that they put him out of his misery.
8/21/08, 1:38 PM
Ugh. I'm glad he's gone. It got to the point where I wanted to smack the doe-eyed, deer-in-the-headlights Trustifarian look off of his face. I need to look at his audition reel again because the only bit of genius I saw from him was the Solo Cup dress.
Annida looked like a frat boy putting on a Nordstrom Rack prom dress for Halloween.
The best part was when Daniel said something about sequins were gaudy and would make him throw up and they cut to RuPaul and the shocked look on her face.
And actually I don't find it surprising that the gays had a tough time with the drag queens. From what I understand, gays and drag queens have kind of an adversarial relationship.
8/21/08, 1:40 PM
Rainwood said...
Can I come sit by you, Sewing Siren?
Sure, but after you see my inner drag queen you might not want to.
I do feel a little bad for Daniel, because I think frequently they manipulate the edit of someone who is going to be Auf'ed, to make it look like the obvious choice. I hope the way he was portrayed on this program doen't hurt his career.
8/21/08, 1:41 PM
suzq said:
"Daniel reminds me of "Daniel Tiger" from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood."
Haha! Good one, especially the Speedy Delivery part!
8/21/08, 1:43 PM
I thought the worst dress wasn't even in the bottom three. Betty Page made a $19.99 K-Mart blue light special Cruella De Ville Halloween costume.
8/21/08, 1:47 PM
When the most extravagant thing about the look is the hair, you're in trouble....
"sigh" I just wish Daniel could have had more FUN!
And, I have to admit, I feel a little cheated - I thought we would see some of the aftermath from Kenley laughing at Daniel on the runway last week - ah well - time to move on...
Auntie L
8/21/08, 1:47 PM
:0) I liked keith's again.
Daniel was so wrong for this show.
I found it ironic that the women and a stright guy were in the top for a drag queen challenge.
8/21/08, 1:48 PM
TLO, where's the shear genius blog? I need to vent about my other Daniel . . .
8/21/08, 1:51 PM
Am I the only one who hated the fabric? It looks like a highlighter threw up on her...
Now the green dress she's wearing with Chris, love it! (Then again I do have a bias for a pretty green)
Also... I honestly don't find Daniel to be that tasteful. *le shrug*
8/21/08, 2:02 PM
Daniel exhibited the classic definition of insanity - doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result. I felt bad for him for a nano second because it is hard to be rejected, especially in a national forum, but he was so stunned that he was not going to be coddled through the process that I lost all sympathy. And based on his behavior last week, I wouldn't wish to work with Daniel in any capacity.
And the greatest shame, as someone else pointed out, is that he wasted a spectacular opportunity. Maybe he's in a position that he can afford to piss this away, but I can't help but think of the passed-over designers that would've embraced PR with gusto.
8/21/08, 2:04 PM
Daniel just couldn't relax --ever, and get into the fun of the projects.
Yeah, I saw Keith bawling at the end. And it wasn't because Daniel was leaving, but because he knew he had narrowly escaped elimination. (Sort of the same feeling I got when I lived through an earthquake crouching next to an earthen wall with a lady shouting to Allah next to me, and a sheep tethered on the other side).
I have to say that Korto is starting to wear on me. She doesn't wear stress very well. And Leanne appears to be spinning into a trajectory someplace far, far away.
8/21/08, 2:05 PM
Backstage, after Daniel was auf'd, where were Kenley, Stella, Suede, Leanne, and Blayne? They weren't there for the hugging. Was that editing?
8/21/08, 2:07 PM
Can anyone tell me what, exactly, is the function of a "cocktail dress"? People go to dinner or go clubbing or go to the theater, but does ANYone ever throw or go to a "cocktail party" any more?
Some of the afternoon awards shows feature knee-length dressy dresses but they are nothing like what Daniel has been producing. In LA you would *not* wear what Daniel produces to go dancing, and the only place I could see one of his flamenco dresses going would be to a South LA prom or one of the gay street fairs on Halloween.
I must lead a constricted life because I simply cannot come up with an occasion when I would go out shopping deliberately for one of Daniel's "high-end cocktail" dresses.
8/21/08, 2:08 PM
The sherbet tones of the dress were pretty but way too muted, Annida looked bulgy, and man, there just wasn't enough parade float to the whole outfit.
8/21/08, 2:28 PM
I think RuPaul saved Keith from eliminaion this week. Ru won't be there next week though. ;)
I'm in agreement with some of you who thought Daniel's dress could have been saved or would have been a good foundation for a better design.
When I first saw the fabric, it reminded me of a south Florida sunset and I thought how much better it might have been with sparkly blue lame and sequins along the bottom of the ruffles and train and maybe some 3D palm trees up top. I thought it would have fit the persona of Annida Greenkard better.
Maybe I've just been living in south Florida for too long?
Not sorry to see him go. Buh-bye Daniel.
Mrs. Manners (not being so mannerly)
8/21/08, 2:31 PM
I think everyone's being too hard on Daniel. After all, poor kid, the dingo ate his baby.
Still, while I agree with everything TLo say, I'd probably have auf'd Keith. When I think of the playing card dress from Daniel's pre-PR portfolio I wonder what the hell happened. He should have been able to do something spectacular. I wonder if he really did have in mind flashier designs that were vetoed by Annida, as he says in the quote.
8/21/08, 2:32 PM
Greencat said, "Am I the only one who hated the fabric? It looks like a highlighter threw up on her..."
Oh, no, not at all. Atrocious.
8/21/08, 2:35 PM
"I think everyone's being too hard on Daniel. After all, poor kid, the dingo ate his baby."
Actually, that lovely line by RuPaul was directed at Keith. And it was wickedly hysterical!
8/21/08, 2:39 PM
I knew Daniel was auf the moment he was (paraphrasing) "Well, I could have done that, but it would have been gaudy."
I'm sorry. Drag is supposed to be gaudy. It's about adult men in little girl fanatasies of bright colors, shiny trinkets and "more is always more." No wonder Joe won. He went into it with the idea of making a a costume for his daughters. PERFECT mentality for drag.
8/21/08, 2:42 PM
When I watched Daniel's exit interview this morning, I kept thinking "Oh wah! Get over yourself!"
8/21/08, 2:45 PM
Sewing Siren said...
Rainwood said...
Can I come sit by you, Sewing Siren?
Sure, but after you see my inner drag queen you might not want to.
Oh, but Sewing Siren, we know your inner DQ's outfit would be über fabulous and would fit like a dream!
8/21/08, 2:46 PM
Keith deserved to go on the merits of his crappy, crappy dress this week, but Daniel got the axe precisely because of his REPEATED failure to have a clue about what his job here was supposed to be. Keith knew, he just sucks at it. He gets another chance.
When Daniel totally blew off Tim's advice AGAIN I knew he was dead meat.
8/21/08, 2:52 PM
lovemesomedaniel said "Actually, that lovely line by RuPaul was directed at Keith. And it was wickedly hysterical!"
It was?! Oops. Bad me.
8/21/08, 2:54 PM
NahnCee said...
Can anyone tell me what, exactly, is the function of a "cocktail dress"? People go to dinner or go clubbing or go to the theater, but does ANYone ever throw or go to a "cocktail party" any more?
Yes, NahnChee, they do. Often at my place (you're invited next Friday, if you're dying to visit the Heartland).
And apart from cocktail parties, "cocktail attire" still has very defined parameters.
8/21/08, 2:56 PM
awww even though i totally agree. HE WAS SO ADORABLE.
8/21/08, 3:07 PM
i never could figure out if Daniel had ever seen Project Runway before. The point of the show isn't to stick to tasteful fancy dresses; it's to adapt to some weird-ass challenges that force you to make things you wouldn't normally make (like, for instance, a dress made out of plastic cups).
i saw a little snip of an interview with Daniel & Wesley, and Daniel said that after Wesley was auf'd, he (Daniel) was really sad and bereft. Maybe that accounts (partly) for Daniel's misery and failure?
designers who refuse - and explicitly SAY out loud that they are refusing - to listen to Tim's advice really piss me off.
and I always loved Daniel Tiger, btw - I don't think he had excuses, he was just a scared little child of a puppet. THIS Daniel was just freaking clueless, or else self-destructive.
8/21/08, 3:08 PM
Ok bye Daniel!
I'm not done with Varla Jean yet so I'm going back to hanging out down there.
8/21/08, 3:10 PM
Why are people treating Daniel with kid gloves? He was a pompous dumbass who didn't belong on the show. He made a cocktail dress for the Olympic challenge and couldn't sew a half way decent pencil skirt. Then he had the nerve to say that he felt he was "somehow" disappointing judges on the show. Yeah right, they actually cared about you cultivating your poor little rich boy image. Seeing him go was the icing on the cake of one of the best PR shows ever. Joe had the best queen, a good outfit with some great accessories, and should have won. Terry and Korto did excellent work as well. Terry's was so original I wanted to cry. As a response to a poster who said that Terry looked like she would've cut someone with a razor when she lost... C'MON the woman had genuine disappointment on her face and righfully so, she made a fierce piece.
8/21/08, 3:14 PM
I have a feeling that he's a great designer, based on very little I've seen from his collections, but just not PR material. I just hope we don't end up with some "licious," "whackadoodle" and "leatha" BP collections. I'll be very disappointed. Hang in there, Judy Noodles!
8/21/08, 3:14 PM
Good riddance! Probably a nice guy but god i could not take one more of his taste tantrums.
8/21/08, 3:14 PM
WHY the hell does he shake his head all over the place 24/7????
8/21/08, 3:15 PM
"As a response to a poster who said that Terry looked like she would've cut someone with a razor when she lost... C'MON the woman had genuine disappointment on her face and righfully so, she made a fierce piece"
Yes, she looked PISSED. And she was probably even more pissed when she watched the show last night and saw how little air time she was given. Interestingly enough, one person who was not a fan of her outfit was Tim Gunn. See his comments on the Bravo website.
8/21/08, 3:15 PM
This is the only season that has no real breakaway talent at this point.The designers are not up to the usual quality that we have enjoyed previously. Can there be a non winner at Bryant Park this year? So far no one stands out.Sad.
8/21/08, 3:19 PM
I felt a bit sorry for the poor little schnook. He needs to lighten up.
The drag queens brought out true emotion in this normally drippy crew.
Refreshing.
-- desertwind
8/21/08, 3:25 PM
YAWNNN on those interviews. Torturous. Daniel, take a valium. Seriously. Take 5. I think you're delusional in thinking that you can roll into a design career based on what you term are "high end looks." I just don't see it.
8/21/08, 3:29 PM
I agree with the aufing... but I really did not like Blayne's. I think jerrel was a bit unfairly criticized.
I did like Joe's the best, but gotta feel for terri. She's workin it every week and still hasn't won.
I think this challenge shows that she can be innovative... but is she bryant park material
From what I've seen, Keith, Leanne and Korto would have the most interesting collections. Everyone else will probably create nice collections, but would be safe. Jerrel is a wild card.
8/21/08, 3:34 PM
Awww, TLo, you missed some great screencaps of La Nina. She gave quite the eyeroll at "Well, I thought [prints and sequins] were too gaudy", and I know you boys could've put together quite the caption.
As Tim said, "You guys are a bunch of slackers!" Well, at least outside of your day job.
-Tom
8/21/08, 3:45 PM
On a totally different note, Daniel and Wesley are absolutely adorable in that video clip that you've linked to in the top left. I actually like Daniel after seeing how precious him and Wesley are with each other. <3
8/21/08, 3:47 PM
To paraphrase Michael Kors from a few seasons ago:
"It's just fashion! Lighten up!"
Talk about someone who doesn't get it.
8/21/08, 3:50 PM
Aren't you going to dish on the tearful goodbye between the secret lovers?!?
8/21/08, 3:51 PM
They weren't lovers, just roomies!
8/21/08, 3:52 PM
There's a red, ruffled dress in Oscar de la Renta's 2008 Spring collection that is short in the front and long in the back. The top is fitted with a deep vee with a wide, waist cumberbund and the bottom is completely ruffly.
I don't know how to post links, but this dress, it's design and color--perhaps that's what Annida had in mind when she mentioned de la Renta. She wanted some classic glamour.
That dress is very similar to what Daniel did, except it had richer fabric, in red, featured a deep vee neck and a cumberbund around the waste. Annida needed-a cumberbund. And a deeper color.
As for more outlandish designs, I could understand why Annida would have been suspicious about whether he could execute them. He doesn't exactly exude confidence when he talks to people.
8/21/08, 3:57 PM
I agree with those who posted saying that Daniel did not belong on PR5. I'm sure he's a perfectly nice human being and a decent designer, but he was most definitely reluctant to be there and no amount of editing can hide that fact. Every season there seems to be at least one designer playing the "fish outta water" and/or "I'm too good for this nonsense" role(s) on PR. Daniel was by far, the most blatant about his unwillingness to play the game. It's a shame because if he had lightened up a little personally, listened to the judges comments, had fun with some of the challenges and for gosh sake's, worked his impeccably good taste ass off, then maybe he could have gotten somewhere, like perhaps Bryant Park.
- edina -
8/21/08, 4:02 PM
Don't worry, Sewing Siren. I don't scare easily. We can sit with Brooklyn Bomber in our fabulous cocktail wear next week and raise an eyebrow every time some tacky mess comes down the runway (which will probably be most of the time).
8/21/08, 4:02 PM
Annida looks like Stockard Channing a la Rizzo in Grease!
8/21/08, 4:14 PM
From what I've seen, Keith, Leanne and Korto would have the most interesting collections. Everyone else will probably create nice collections, but would be safe. Jerrel is a wild card.
Huh. I'd go for Leanne and Jerrell, and a toss-up between Terri and Korto (and maybe Suede as well) for the third spot. I find Terri's stuff wearable and very very sellable but just not as interesting.
8/21/08, 4:26 PM
8/21/08, 4:27 PM
For a little more insight on some of the things we've been discussing about Daniel, see his interview with People Magazine.
http://tvwatch.people.com/2008/08/21/aufd-designer-daniel-the-motivation-died-a-little/#more-3151
8/21/08, 4:48 PM
Lovesmesomedaniel....interesting interview. I'm surprised Mr. High-End would deign to design something "affordable" and ready-to-wear, but stranger things have happened I suppose...
8/21/08, 4:50 PM
In many of those pictures, Annida looks like Stockard Channing in a giant black wig.
8/21/08, 4:51 PM
annida is so channeling stockard channing on the runway!
8/21/08, 4:52 PM
Nahncee asked Can anyone tell me what, exactly, is the function of a "cocktail dress"? People go to dinner or go clubbing or go to the theater, but does ANYone ever throw or go to a "cocktail party" any more?
Well, yes, there are things in Los Angeles where you'd wear a cocktail dress. For instance, tonight I'm going to hilarious an event and good lord... I'm wearing a cocktail dress and I've managed to pull together the fun shoes, jewelry and clutch. Oh yeow, I'm even having my freakin' hair done in an hour. Oh, crap. I even have to fill the car up with gasoline.
It's difficult here because everything appears to be "casual" and you're generally accepted wearing almost anything. I'm sure if I wanted I could wear the most basic Ralph Lauren tonight mit flip flops and it'd be fine.
8/21/08, 4:58 PM
It's not even a pretty dress let alone drag. I don't understand his behavior on the show. Well, at least he found a new boyfriend.
8/21/08, 5:17 PM
agreed. agreed. agreed.
so glad to see him go. he never listened to anything but the little voices inside his own head that told him how wonderful he is. there was never any proof of his supposed 'high fashion taste'.
im glad the judges finally put him out of his misery.
8/21/08, 5:28 PM
This episode was delightful!
Forget Keith, Daniel was my eye-candy. He was so so wrong for reality tv, but dammit I wanted him to stay. ;p
8/21/08, 5:40 PM
I'm going to have to watch this video with him and Wesley. I can't see them as a couple at all. Wesley seemed way more with it.
8/21/08, 5:54 PM
what a tool
8/21/08, 6:06 PM
Is it just me or has Judy Noodles accidently, unintentionally come up with the buzz word of the season "barfalicious". It's been used by so many commenters and blogs in the less-than-24-hours its been out... PLEASE DISCUSS.
LAURALOVE!
8/21/08, 6:10 PM
Wesley can do way better than Daniel. Wesley is adorable and hot! Daniel is bleh.
8/21/08, 6:14 PM
WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THIS SEASON....I AM RIPPING MY HAIR OUT!! Is it just me, or is this the least talented group of PR contestants ever? I see some talent peeking up each week, a great dress by Leanne on week 2, a lovely couple of outfits by Korto and Terry, surprisingly good (not great work by the Lethah Queen, Stellah, and probably the best stuff from Kenley. But even with some good work by these folks and others, no one is standing out as a real talent. Mortifyingly, Blayne is still around. Yes, Daniel was annoying, yes the dress was too "pretty" for a drag queen. But what the hell has Blayne done, but a colorful maxipad and some gay Jurassic Park animal with broken wings. The simple fact is the show wants him to be water-cooler-worthy, and he isn;t. He's TPT with a tan and probably a skateboard. Until Blayne is gone, Project Runway will continue to slide in its credibility, and its sliding faster every week.
8/21/08, 6:24 PM
re: Blayne-- remember how long Ricky stuck around last season, and Vincent the season before. And sometimes a clinker makes it all the way to Bryant Park... Wendy Pepper, I'm looking at you. So I'm not too worried about PRW's reputation due to Blayne's continued presence. It's all in the game.
I have a question that I know someone here will be able to answer. When is it correct protocol to call a drag queen "she" or "he"? Which pronoun does RuPaul use? It seems to vary person to person, but someone corrected me for saying "she" about RuPaul, emphasizing that RuPaul is a man, so it's wrong to use "she." Leaving me all ???
Thanks for any insight into this.
8/21/08, 6:34 PM
Annida looks fabulous in that picture with Chris March. She looks like a woman.
8/21/08, 6:42 PM
Was that a (gasp) nipple? Poor fit on top, poor Annida.
8/21/08, 6:49 PM
I agree, Blayne should have gone last night. His work is terrible and he is not even interesting...or cute! Wendy Pepper was such a bitch, the woman you love to hate. Ricky was always crying, but he was sweet and kinda hot in a short, rough way. Blayne belongs in Blaine Missouri, though he would never be part of the Talent Show, let alone Project Runway.
8/21/08, 6:52 PM
"Speedy Delivery" ?
You mean, Blayne, right??
8/21/08, 6:53 PM
Re: "Barfalicious," as this season's new catchword.
usman,
I looooved Judy's deadpan use of the word, "barfalicious" last night and plan to incorporate it into my own vocabulary...to a point. Because it's because I'm such a devout patron of the Church of Rungay, but I really haven't seen it used on any other boards, blogs, etc. However, I can safely say that most certainly NOT abuse usage of the word (although they really should put out their own "Rungay Thesaurus of Words, Phrases & Other Shit" because I've picked up A LOT from these boys, as well as the many fine posters on this fabulous blog).
- edina -
8/21/08, 6:54 PM
Did anyone read Daniel's EW interview? He basically says that Annida hampered him by putting all kinds of restrictions on him. From her pictures, it certainly doesn't look like she would be that insistent on a subdued look. He also mentioned Lucky Cheng's.
I'm no expert (though I do seem to hang out with a lot of drag queens)for the pronoun thing, I think basic concept here is she is "she" when she is "dressed" and "he" when not.
8/21/08, 6:55 PM
*Sorry for the excessive typos. I've got a tummy bug today.*
- edina -
8/21/08, 6:56 PM
BLAYNE SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN AUF'D
what is the deal!?!?!!!!!!! he wasn't even in the bottom! sticking two triangles on the back of a girl and hanging ribbons off of her is not fashion.
8/21/08, 7:10 PM
Daniel's perpetual befuddled expression when anyone challenged his taste or design instincts just wore. Me. Out. I really couldn't get why Keith was all emotional; it looked almost like he and Daniel had a thing going, but I also wondered if it wasn't the flash of comprehension that he's more than likely next to earn the auf.
8/21/08, 7:16 PM
Christ, even his exit interview was boring. *yaaaawn*
8/21/08, 8:43 PM
Daniel shouldn't have gone home last night...he should have gone home WEEKS ago!!!!
8/21/08, 8:59 PM
Daniel always seemed so bewildered by the challenges. So, yeah, it was time for him to go.
But least he got a yummy new boyfriend out of the experience. What a great consolation prize!
8/21/08, 9:20 PM
For everyone who naysays Daniel, at least he had a graceful exit interview. And I liked his interview in EW when they asked if Keith should have gone home instead of him. He seemed confused as if "why would you ask me that?" MUCH more graceful than Kelli and Emily, for sure.
I still really like Daniel and wish him all the best.
8/21/08, 9:51 PM
On "After the Sew", Daniel was asked about Kenley and her laughing at him last week and he said that she always laughed every time he talked, not just then. BUT there was one comment she made that was not very nice during an interview segment that she's been calling/texting him to apologize for, saying it was "editing". When Andy asked if he accepted her explanation, Daniel laughed, said he loved Kenley, and that he "just hopes that floral prints are in this year". LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
8/21/08, 10:13 PM
wazzup with Ru?
8/21/08, 10:58 PM
"Delusional" is right.
8/21/08, 11:32 PM
A couple of notes about daniel:
1. My best friend had that exact dress for her barbie and I coveted it. I thought it was chic and tasteful and beautiful... when I was 7. I think everything else there is to say about his work has been said
2. I started watching his exit interview, but it lasted so long and his whiny voice just droned on and on and on until finally I couldn't listen to it anymore.
8/22/08, 12:05 AM
I think Keith had immunity this week because he won last week, so that's the big reason why he didn't get auf'd.
Or maybe everyone had just had it with Daniel.
8/22/08, 12:12 AM
Joy Shayne: Keith did not have immunity. His prize last week was Brooke wearing his dress on the show so no immunity was given.
8/22/08, 1:26 AM
Did anyone else see this in Michael Kors' blog?
And if Anita Greencard wants to be Nina Garcia, there's definitely no sense of chic.
Maybe it's just poorly written, but it reads like a slam on Nina.
8/22/08, 4:07 AM
F*ck good taste. Wrong copetition for that. This dress had NOTHING to do with drag queens. If you're going to do flamenco, for a DRAG Queen, you need maracas, preferably in hot gold. this was a prom dress. Didn't he LISTEN?
8/22/08, 4:21 AM
i really wanted to shake daniel after watching the exit interviews. "I don't understand why I was eliminated..." REALLY? Jesus, what is WRONG with this kid? someone clever here referred to him as some kind of idiot savant, and you know - maybe there's something to that....kid could not be more freaking oblivious and annoyingly clueless. he so completely did.not.get Project Runway. it's like someone complaining about overdrawing on a bank account and saying "but i still had blank checks left in my checkbook - i can't be overdrawn."
GET A CLUE! AAARRRGGGHHHHH!
(and to ~m: was that Barbie the "Peaches & Cream" barbie? cause i kind of see a resemblance there...)
8/22/08, 6:39 AM
Did anyone see Leanne's dress? It was absolutely stunning!!
This girl is being ignored by the judges, which is a shame...
8/22/08, 9:01 AM
NahnCee said...
Can anyone tell me what, exactly, is the function of a "cocktail dress"? People go to dinner or go clubbing or go to the theater, but does ANYone ever throw or go to a "cocktail party" any more?
Yeah...WE need to bring back the magnificence of "the cocktail party", good call!
8/22/08, 2:52 PM
I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this here yet, but did Daniel's struggle with this outfit remind anyone else of Ricky and his "classy little A-line" for the wrestling challenge? It was the same strange insistence on designing something classy and elegant where the job totally didn't call for it. I felt like we were right there again.
8/22/08, 3:19 PM
"Sissybear" looks DAMN good in a suit!!!!!!
8/22/08, 5:04 PM
Thank you Buddha. I don't think Daniel is a bad guy and while I don't see that much talent there, who knows, he's a young guy. But he was such a complete killjoy and such a whiny pain-in-the-ass. I think the judges probably had it with him just as much as I did. In all honesty Keith and Stella made uglier garments but Daniel's dismissal was just.
8/22/08, 10:55 PM
It's all in the details - maybe Daniel's dress would've looked a little better had the flower in Annida's hair been more of a match to the dress. There was just so much incongruity to the entire look. I feel bad for Annida because no one even looked at her - they only looked at that god-awful dress.
8/22/08, 11:29 PM
I have seen Daniel's outfit, actually. I was at a strip club tonight and it was worn by one of the bad strippers.
8/24/08, 4:01 PM
Am I correct in that Heidi did NOT give Daniel an "auf wiedersehen?"
I was only able to watch the episode once, so I could be wrong, but it seemed like she just said something like "best of luck to you."
What's up with that? I read that as she was sick of him.
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