Tim Gunn and Daniel Vosovic with the Project Runway panel.
Mara Reinstein and Sonjia Williams, auditioning designer.
Jonathan Joseph Peters, auditioning designer, with model.
Photos: Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic.com
"Some people came back multiple times, valiantly trying to win us over. It worked once or twice—we'd give people second chances—but there were a few people who wouldn't take "no" for an answer."
"By about halfway through the day, we had become so expert at reading body language and different looks that we were able to know instantly if someone was worth putting through to the next level."
"In New York, a lot of transvestites auditioned for the show. I'd say that was surprising, but, hey, it's New York. Also, some of the designers' models were transvestites."
"One contestant said he had gone to Parsons, but Tim picked up on the dates of attendance. Tim commented that that the designer said that he'd gone to the design school for much longer than he actually had. How could someone think they could pass this one off on the chair of Parsons?"
EDITED TO ADD: A fabulous little unnamed birdie informs us that Elle got the date wrong. No date has been set for when the show will air, but it will air in the 4th quarter.
33 comments:
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Why? WTF are we supposed to watch all summer? This sucks. I mean for the last 2 summers its been PR all the way. Is the finale going to be the February fashion week?
I am pissed. Bravo better have something good up their sleeves and it better not be that Paula Abdul shit. Kathy Griffin OK- but pill poppin' Paula- no thanks.
December is a long way away.
Sob.
DECEMBER? Ummm...Top Chef gets a new season two weeks after the last one ended and I gotta wait til DECEMBER for Runway?
"One contestant said he had gone to Parsons, but Tim picked up on the dates of attendance. Tim commented that that the designer said that he'd gone to the design school for much longer than he actually had. How could someone think they could pass this one off on the chair of Parsons?"
I can't believe someone would actually do that. But hey, remember Keith?
NOOOOO!!! I can't possibly wait until December!!! Well, maybe it will help me combat my seasonal affective disorder.
"...How could someone think they could pass this one off on the chair of Parsons?"
I'm still undecided if this guy is the gutsiest person out there... or the absolute moron of the decade. Keith could have pulled off the books if he had been a more polished sneak. He plainly didn't have a teenage sister.
OMG!!! I thought it was supposed to air this summer, after the new season of Top Chef!! Well, hopefully, Season Three will come out on DVD soon.
"Nearly 300 contestants tried out. They come in two types: people who make clothing in their homes, and people who are actually inspired by something and try to create fashion. The ratio was about 70/30. Don't get me wrong: Being a dressmaker requires intricate skills and precision, but there is a big difference between someone who follows a pattern and makes a boring shift dress out of couch fabric, and a person who really has the passion to design and create something unique and amazing."
Both depressing and ignorant. I thought they weren't supposed to let anybody that didn't know how to make patterns and/or drape into the "interview/interegation" room anyway. Does moving the sewing machine out to the garage make it legit? I don't have a garage anyway...
I find the whole "point of view" obsession kind of funny too. They don't want students, but that is a very classroom kind of requirement of your work. I guarantee you that no manufacturer or backer gives a flying f#%* about some long winded "point of view" all they care about "in the real world" is clothes that people will buy so they can make money.
Those bitches better air it before December. Didn't they tell us last year that they'd start airing it during the summer so that the contestants would always show during the fall? What are we supposed to do until then? Fill up on Top Chef 3? Or Top Design 2 (if that happens)? Why do they torture us like this? Why?
Guess I shouldn't have slit my wrists in protest so quickly.
I can't wait for S4. It's taking way too long.
"In New York, a lot of transvestites auditioned for the show. I'd say that was surprising, but, hey, it's New York. Also, some of the designers' models were transvestites."
LOL. I'm not surprised.
" Also, some of the designers' models were transvestites."
They say that like it's a bad thing.
I have yet to see a transvestite that doesn't look better in a dress than I do. Sigh.
--Gotham Tomato
I never understood how the designers are selected. It sounds very subjective to me.
O-M-G I like so0o0o0o0o CAN NOT wait until DECEMBER!!!!! Not only did i have to suffer after the end of last season but now i suffer to suffer all summer?!?!?! Come on, like unfair much??! Anyway i love your blog it is awesome!!!
"MarceloF said...
I never understood how the designers are selected. It sounds very subjective to me."
All casting is subjective. Always.
--Gotham Tomato
My friend tried - she wasn't selected - but she loved the experience.
December???? What???? I just paid $115 a month to get hooked up to "real" cable (with Bravo) and no PR until Dec?? Kathy Griffin's show better be damn good this summer!
"In New York, a lot of transvestites auditioned for the show. I'd say that was surprising, but, hey, it's New York. Also, some of the designers' models were transvestites."
Yes. It's New York.
It's also 2007.
PS: Saw a tranny @ the supermarket (in San Diego) Fri, she was so gorgeous pushing her cart in her Michael Kors capris and shirt I almost cried. If you're reading this, darling (only the most fab read this blog), rock the &%$# ON!
I was channel-surfing the other night and clicked on something featuring Kathy Griffen and Joan Rivers having dinner together. They were at a table with about ten people who all looked pole-axed and like they wanted to dive under the table to hide. Whatever had just happened, the waitress was walking away with a grim look on her face, shaking her head.
Kathy Griffin -- maybe.
Joan Rivers -- maybe, if she's talking about jewelry.
Joan Rivers AND Kathy Griffin -- no, nyet, non, nein, never ever never. Not only will they make your eyeballs bleed, but your brain will explode and drizzle out of your nose.
Bravo had better be very careful with these long delays. Those of us who are PR addicts will wait, but the general public might not care anymore when they finally get around to airing S4. Out of sight, out of mind.
" Jenn said...
Bravo had better be very careful with these long delays. Those of us who are PR addicts will wait, but the general public might not care anymore when they finally get around to airing S4. Out of sight, out of mind."
I agree. Most of my friends don't even talk about the show anymore.
Good Lord, I can't believe they're going to make us wait that long! Can't you guys do something about this????
The diaries sound intriguing. Oof. Long wait, tho.
At least we'll have Tim, right? Say 8 episodes. September/October with PR following with November start?
A multi-part "where are they now?" would be fun. Sandwiched between Tim & PR. Come on Bravo, get with it.
-- desertwind
That's a looooong wait, Bravo. It better be good and worth the wait!
What's with that link? It just kicks me to Elle's home page, and I can't seem to find the diaries on there.
Hey wait, when is the ratings sweep month? November or January? We just need to subtract backwards to figure out the start date.
"brian said...
What's with that link? It just kicks me to Elle's home page, and I can't seem to find the diaries on there."
Hi Brian,
The link/diaries were removed.
T&L
Thought you all may be interested...
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19056358/site/newsweek/page/0/
second try. (if it doesn't work this time, just google Tim Gunn in Newsweek -hopefully)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19056358/site/newsweek/page/0/
Am I the only one who's happy they're waiting on PR? That way we get to see fall/winter designs for the finale (much more interesting, IMO--I don't usually find anyone's spring designs all that great. Too often turns into "how many ways one can jazz up a sundress.")
In New York, a lot of transvestites auditioned for the show. I'd say that was surprising, but, hey, it's New York. Also, some of the designers' models were transvestites."
Yes. It's New York.
It's also 2007.
Really? When I visited New York I was really disappointed. Everyone was all ghetto. I don't think I saw anyone wear something nicer than a sweatshirt. And if a transvestite ever dared use the subway he'd be jumped the second he stepped foot on the platform. Anyway, this was my impression of New York. I don't get why everyone thinks it's so great. I'll stick to the west coast from now on.
Anonymous said...
"Really? When I visited New York I was really disappointed. Everyone was all ghetto. I don't think I saw anyone wear something nicer than a sweatshirt..."
You obviously had no idea where people in NYC go. You sound so clueless, you were probably in Times Square gawking at all of the tourists. Glad to hear you won't be back.
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