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We're in the home stretch here! Sweet Baby Jesus, there are a lot of designers, aren't there?
"Pants are just two big sleeves sewn together."
Seriously, what is not to love about Chris? Funny, competent, and completely drama-free. He's quickly become one of our favorites, as we knew he would.
Watch, he'll continue to get ignored by the judges and auf'd on a technicality.
Nice! Well-tailored and stylish.
The problem?
The style says "1998."
It's well done; it's just that it has a "'90s Prada" vibe to it.
He's definitely got the goods to go all the way to the end, but his work so far does have that dated quality to it. Step up, 'ho! The sissybears are counting on you!
"I don't want to accidentally see your root chakra, so I'm just going to go over here and chant."
"Ready or not, here I come!"
Okay, it was kinda cute in its little girl naivete, but then again, isn't she like 42 years old? And isn't that a little...we don't know, unprofessional? You have to fit models and/or clients in this biz and sometimes, they have genitals that don't match your own. Deal.
Still, we love her. We would have paid money to see her spit on this guy.
As for the look, it's ... a look.
Maybe a little too Frodo for our tastes, but it certainly fit her hippychick aesthetic.
Plus, once again, she surprises us with her execution skills. For all of Elisa's quirks, she's definitely talented.
But just try and picture Tiki Barber in this. Impossible, right?
It's ToteGay! Your very own tiny little gay to carry around and bitch at you! Pull his widdle string and hear him say things like "Asians are fierce." and "I'm totally the fastest sewer in the room." Order now in time for Christmas!
Styling gel not included.
Again, it's a look. And kudos to Princess for being a bit original. The pants are kinda blah...
...but the jacket's really interesting, although the fit seems off. We like the lapels.
But we kinda hate the pockets.
What we really love is the shirt, which is gorgeous. We would wear that in a heartbeat. The pecs certainly don't hurt.
[Photos: Bravotv.com - Screencaps: Project RunGay]
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Something about Elisa - I can't quite put my finger on it, but maybe her kind of kooky spaciness while still being competent - just really reminds me of Lisa from ANTM5. Except, without the drunk. But possibly including the talking to trees.
Elisa's outfit was acutally kind of Aladdin looking to me...
And I think that the major reason Chris got ignored is that his outfit was blackblackblack. Tiki did say he likes color, and it looks better on TV.
I must add, though, that this season's designers are really supportive of each other's work. O_O They always compliment each other. A second before they get bitchy.
Did Princess have the same neck size problem that Steven, Sweet P and others had or was the collar of that jacket supposed to be like that?
As for Elisa, are we sure that she doesn't use a sewing machine ever? Because that's a lot of look to sew by hand. I actually can picture the sweater/pants combo on Tiki but the vest is the problem. It turns the whole thing into a Sonny Bono look from 1974.
"I don't want to accidentally see your root chakra, so I'm just going to go over her and chant."
hahahaha!
LMAO at the carrying of the princess while watching the show, I need nubile servants to ferry me to and fro, although they'd have to be willing to heft a few more pounds (I think my Maine coon cat outweighs him). Love you guys!
Me2
Elisa mentioned that the only person she's "fitted intimately" was her spouse/boyfriend/whatever, so I suspect, given the hippy-dippy asthetic to this outfit, that she went the safe route and made an outfit she'd made for him a few times before and so was familar with. Which, given this challenge, wasn't a bad strategy. Safe (and yet because she's Elisa it's different from all the rest) means being here another week.
It's a good look, so long as it's on a college granola boy. (Speaking of... YUM! College granola boys!)
"It's ToteGay! Your very own tiny little gay to carry around and bitch at you! Pull his widdle string and hear him say things like "Asians are fierce." and "I'm totally the fastest sewer in the room." Order now in time for Christmas!"
ROFLMAO. You bitches rock!
I'm going to miss the hot models : (
"It's ToteGay! Your very own tiny little gay to carry around and bitch at you! Pull his widdle string and hear him say things like "Asians are fierce." and "I'm totally the fastest sewer in the room." Order now in time for Christmas!"
Hahahahahahahahahaha! Snort!
Oh God, I nearly peed my pants on that one. You boys are brilliant!
something about pocket homo's outfit really bugged me. the fact that the shirt/slacks and the jacket were completely unrelated in style.
they could work independently, but together, they're a mess.
i could really see that jacket working well in a foppish nouveau-edwardian outfit. and the shirts and slack would work well on their own.
k.
heckI agree that Chris's was wearable,but a little dated. The tailoring was very nice.
Elisa's was also wearable, but not right for the challenge. Still I feel like she knew her technical limitations and produced something that isn't an embarrassing.
I do like Christians shirt. The ones that used at least one knit played it smart. But that jacket is terrible, the color, the fit, the lapels and the pockets. He was lucky he didn't end up in the bottom three. Maybe because the shirt and perhaps the trousers are wearable. The jacket isn't though, I can't imagine anyone wearing that.
Holy crap. The ToteGay thing was funny watching it on the show...but your screen shot and caption? Priceless!
Princess Puffysleeves and Jack are too cute. They act like junior high BFFs or something :)
~Mel
Elisa's look:
... And Marc Singer as The Beastmaster!
Both Elisa's and Chris's were nicely finished but badly outdated.
And yeah, Christian is definitely a pocket-gay. Everyone is going to want one.
It's really hard to get a good look at some of the clothing, since Bravo seems to be lighting the runway with nite-lites from the kids' rooms...
For some reason I like Elisa's ALOT, maybe because it looks so comfortable, and I actually *can* envision Tiki wearing it....just not on the Today Show.
All three of these had plenty of merit, they were just wrong wrong wrong for Tiki at work.
"It's ToteGay! Your very own tiny little gay to carry around and bitch at you! Pull his widdle string and hear him say things like "Asians are fierce." and "I'm totally the fastest sewer in the room." Order now in time for Christmas!"
If Emmett doesn't have this standing along side the Tim Gunn bobblehead, I'll be disappointed.
As for Princess' outfit......eeeeeee, the jacket is a bit to Charlie Chaplin/Little Tramp. But he's so adorable, he's forgiven.
Chris' outfit though, was great & Tiki would have looked great in it. Maybe it was dated (but it's seemed like most everything this season has been dated). But Chris should have gotten extra points for being the only one who's shoes matched the outfit. Maybe he got revenge for the fabric dash by running over and snatching the only pair of black shoes.
As for Chris himself: LOVE him. And has anyone else noticed that in his interviews, he sounds a lot like Paul Lynde?
--GothamTomato
"Maybe a little too Frodo for our tastes" -- perfect.
"Sonny Bono look from 1974" -- also perfect. It's the vest. I'll rock the ascot but the vest is a no-go area (unless it's a Fair Isle sweater vest).
So glad you quoted Chris on the construction of the pants. That really made him stand out in the midst of the panicking herd.
"It's ToteGay! Your very own tiny little gay to carry around and bitch at you! Pull his widdle string and hear him say things like "Asians are fierce." and "I'm totally the fastest sewer in the room." Order now in time for Christmas!"
Fucking awesome!!!
I thought Christian's outfit was HOT (of course the model made it look even hotter) but the jacket? Not so much.
this episode really had me thinking back to the first season -- how many garments that season even had a sleeve?
it would have been interesting to see that they would have done with this challenge.
k.
I would be interested in seeing Christian's sketch. The collar looks like a pattern making mistake to me. Also the jacket is just too small.
LOVED Christian's. It was FIERCE!!
I think that the asymmetry of Sister Christian’s shirt makes the jacket look a lot worse than it probably is. I went back and forth before I could see it. Still have to agree that the shirt and pants have a different style from the jacket.
Liked Elisa’s look, but definitely too casual for the task at hand. I liked Chris’s as well, but the model looked like he was going out clubbing with the cast from the Matrix.
I’m pissed that I forgot to put my picks in on the Website from hell, but it seems that there is still time to recover from a zero point week. Here’s to tonight's drama!
I didn't get what Elisa meant by "intimately fitting" the model. Was she thinking about making a c*ck mold or something?? Cause as far as I know, if you're going to make clothes that actually fit people, at some point, you have to, ya know, touch the people. It just seemed kinda incongruous coming from a woman who hand measured a female model, doing this thing that looked like some porno pat down...
And while her outfit was well sewn, look at the collar, cuffs and waist- unfinished. The waist actually looked like a women's wear lettuce edge.
I think that if Elisa had chosen a COLOR for her shirt, rather than drab olive or whatever it was, her outfit would have looked a lot better. The rolled hem isn't very Tiki Barber though; I doubt his fierce wife would have let him wear it.
Christian's jacket just didn't go with the shirt. I liked the design of the shirt, but like Elisa, think it should have been a color -- maybe Carmen's blue or even Kevin's purple. Light yellow would look nice on Tiki. The shirt's asymmetrical collar looked horrible with the strange collar on the jacket. I liked the outfit a lot more after the jacket came off.
I love how Elisa's model is into etnobotony. that was so cute. and she was asking questions about it too. precious
I saw Shrek in Lisa's outfit.
I would have liked those checked pockets on Christian's at chest level-because no guy, especially a guy that thinks everyone else is looking at his butt and notinagoodway, needs hip emphasis.
"Asians are fierce?" You ever seen a pissed-off oba-san who thinks she's been cheated, honey I will SHOW you fierce.
And Chris-yeah, you are right, it needed a little ooomph or a little twist. Nice, but needs an.......ASCOT! HAHAHAH
Junior_goddess
ELISA, I meant ELISA!!!
Gorgeous Things said...
You boys are brilliant!
i so agree gorgeous things,
BRILLIANT indeed!
If ToteGays are the latest fashion accessory, does this mean we'll soon see a challenge for designing around them? Complete with Tim coming over the hill with 12 collared Totegays, of course.
I LOVE CHRIS! He won me over with the pants are just 2 sleeves comment. That and watch carefully as he can roll his eyes at other bitches while maintaining his composure and look of interest...that is a master!
Elisa's growing on me. I think she's already been tried by fire numerous times..hence the fast hand sewing and spit marking. Isn't she a costume maker for Hollywood? That would explain a lot. Plus I think her spacey brain is an act.
I second the Elisa/Shrek connection! It's totally not Frodo or Aladdin.
Wait...what is this...an entire post of quality looks and non-drama? Not even comment drama? Catch me darlings, I'm about to faint.
Oh where to begin, Elisa's outfit was horrid. It looked like Han Solo wears earthtones. Did she meet the same Tiki as the others? Did she not SEE him and how he was dressed? She just totally made some flower child uniform without any effort to actually try and please Tiki.
I liked Chris' but it was so dark, it's really hard to tell any features because he looked like he had a catsuit on, but from what I can tell it looked nice. I do like Ms Chris and think he can go far too.
Christian made a nice outfit, but again he didn't try to please Tiki at all. He tried to please Christian and had every intention of making exactly what HE would wear. It appeared well made, but he really didn't follow instructions very well at all.
The whole bit with Ms Hippy chicky and not wanting to touch the model or see him in his underwear was a crock. I don't know why she did that, but it wasn't the pure little inocent girl act she was putting on. She justs wants people to think that. Maybe to get sympathy or whatever, but that act is just that, an act.
Great, now that ToteGays are so popular, they're going to get inbred in the Homomills and have all sorts of genetic problems. Say No to backyard Gay breeding!
I'd like to imbue Elisa's model with my essence!
I love Chris, but the preview for tonight's episode makes me wonder if he'll be auf'd. I hope not. I like the way he handled this challenge, although a bit of color would have been nice.
I want a ToteGay, but maybe with a different gay.
Chris is totally my favorite at this point, and I think he should have been in the top three with this one -- maybe if it hadn't been all black. Anyway, Tiki would have looked way better in his design than some pink stripey shirt, dontcha think??!
Oh, and ... "Asians are fierce" ... WTF. Grow up.
You guys are wonderful.
Of this bunch, hat's off to Chris -- one man's dated look is another man's classic. I vote classic.
And Totegay's (oh my God that's funny)jacket I hated. I appreciate the craftsmanship, but it looked like it was designed for another model. Also, like Elisa's, I just can't picture it on the client.
"It's ToteGay! Your very own tiny little gay to carry around and bitch at you!"
The thing I'd like to see, in the extra footage somewhere, is the conversation leading up to Christian getting into the bag, to be carried.
Is he like a cat, and jumps into bags to relax? Or were they sitting around having a disscussion about Christian's size? Maybe someone made a remark about the tight quarters at the apartment, but then saying he doesn't take up much space; then someone asked if he flew in riding in the overhead rack; or maybe, we'll take a cab, Christian you ride in the glove compartment; then, the bag was just sitting there.
Or maybe they were just influenced by all those NY women who carry their little dogs around in bags. And Christian is like a pomeranian in that, most of his weight is hair.
That must have been it. (And I'd like to see it mainly because it would likely feature Jack's biceps.)
--GothamTomato
Elisa's look - Frodo, Shrek, Sonny Bono, etc.
Of course, being in my 40's, the first thing I thought of was Peter Burke (James Naughton) from the 1974 TV version of Planet of the Apes (with Ron Harper and Roddy MacDowell).
Yes, I know what you're talking about, Bill! I also thought of a sci-fi peasant look. You, know like villagers on a Star Trek Next Generation episode. The pants didn't quite go with the shirt and vest, though.
Root Chakra!!! HA ha ha ha ha!!!! I just came from yoga class where we did plenty of thinking about our root chakras. What great timing to come home and read that!
Cheers to you boys. You managed to put down the funny and the truth on all the designs. Quite a feat! I am in awe and I am grateful. I will raise my martini tonight to you, TLo, while watching the next episode.
-Vindaloo
Frodo. Heh. That's going to give me little chuckles all day.
Lurrrrve Chris. If he goes tonight, I will be very, very miffed.
ToteGay. Hee. That's going to give me little squees all day.
It's Wednesday, it's Wednesday! The pinot grigio is chilling and hope springs eternal that tonight's the night the show gets better!! (unless they auf Chris)
Just out of curiosity (because I see Vindaloo above me has martinis and I have pinot grigio), does anyone else have a special drinking or eating ritual for the show?
Agnes Gooch - Ed & I usually sit back on the couch with a glass (or two) of pinot grigio and whatever snacks are about - I believe it will be cherry pie tonight.
The most important thing is that the volume be up so we can hear the TV over the comments (and shreiks and shouts) that we make aloud to each other, to the designers, to the judges and to the producers.
My favorite part of the whole episode was Elisa's model saying he was studying ethno-botany and that some might think that was a little weird. Elisa, with pins in her mouth, mumbles, "Keep talking."
She made the best pant.
Actually, I could see Tiki in this. Sans vest, of course. Maybe it was just the edit, but he looked interested in it.
-- desertwind
I think the PocketGay may have come about in part because Christian has a huge bag that he carries around-- I noticed it as they were on their way to the Today Show studio, which made it especially funny when he showed up being carried inside it later in the episode.
--nycowgirl
I'm thinkin' Elisa'a look has a little Han Solo connection goin' on there, too.
I don't know what fabrics she used, but I'm imagining a luxe version, say silk or cashmere, that could be very yummy.
I don't have cable. So I trot across the street to watch it with my neighbor Stan. I usually bring him a bottle of Italian wine and he says rude things about Tim Gunn (which pleases me very much).
I am suprised the Duchess didn't go ga-ga over Chris's monotone design. It's all that bitch ever wears.
"As for Chris himself: LOVE him. And has anyone else noticed that in his interviews, he sounds a lot like Paul Lynde?"
--GothamTomato
I finally figured out where I had heard his laugh before: Mozart from "Amadeus"
It's ToteGay! Your very own tiny little gay to carry around and bitch at you! Pull his widdle string and hear him say things like "Asians are fierce." and "I'm totally the fastest sewer in the room." Order now in time for Christmas!
Styling gel not included.
When, when will I learn? Don't read this blog while drinking tea! Excuse me while I go wipe off my monitor.
Elisa buuuugs me. Sooo much. Yeah yeah yeah her clothes look good and they're probably going to keep her around for a while but uuuggghhh.
Your ToteGay comment totally had me laughing for like 5 minutes straight..
And I love Chris. I hope he lasts at least till the top 5.
Personally I loved Elisa's outfit. It was dfinitely one of the better constructed and fitted. Would Tiki wear it? NO!
I could see turning a page in GQ and seeing that outfit.
"It's ToteGay! Your very own tiny little gay to carry around and bitch at you! Pull his widdle string and hear him say things like "Asians are fierce." and "I'm totally the fastest sewer in the room." Order now in time for Christmas!
Styling gel not included."
OHMYGOD. ROFL.
My colleagues here are like "Are you reading that site again?"
I actually liked all of them, not for Tiki, though.
styling gel not included? bwa haa haaaa! As usual, you two ice the cake!
XOXO
I want a little ToteGay! I thought that was adorable; probably one of my favorite moments in this episode. FIERCE!
Although, in regards to Christian's outfit, I actually loved the pockets. I liked the jacket much more than I liked the shirt.
And Chris' outfit was hott, even if it was a little dated.
Anonymous said...
Personally I loved Elisa's outfit. It was dfinitely one of the better constructed and fitted. Would Tiki wear it? NO!
I could see turning a page in GQ and seeing that outfit.
I agree 100%. It's a very casual/elegant look. Not original, but certainly out there in the fashion magazines.
Chris is my favorite. He's such a nice guy. I hope he stays for a while.
Personally, I thought Christian’s outfit was fierce. Ha! I so want a ToteGay for Christmas!
i didn't get the whole "i can't see you naked" deal with Elisa. I mean, whatever, if that's her thing I respect that.
i just thought she'd be more like "sure, honey, take it all off, show us your inner beauty, let those juices flow and inspire us to design something echo friendly."
Live and learn.
To Agnes Gooch: Great thought about the cocktails...My crew usually do vodka lemonades (splash o' cran) in the summer, but now that it's winter in Chicago, it's all about the 7/7's.
We also like to visit the local "Treasure Island" (fab, euro style grocery store) and pick up olives, water biscuits, various cured meats and killer cheeses to nosh while bitching and laughing.
Project runway canada has spoiled me-and made me yearn for the excitement and passion the show first had-its officially over for PR US--this season is absolute crap-its like its not even trying anymore-the casting has become sooo predictable and sterotypical-the lack of talent is shocking-its like it got to big for its britches and got a big head -and its become a paraody of the past seasons -unfortunately its being played out by mediocre talent-after a hiatus this long and they come back with this terminal diagnosis-i think it hit its apex last year-ill watch- project runway canada that is.
What is up with the styling this season? Hair, makeup, accessories are terrible! I just realized Elisa's model looks like Eddie Izzard on the catwalk (and, not in a good way). Has the L'Oreal Makeup Room been taken over by stage-makeup artists or just a bunch of unpaid interns?
-- desertwind
Elisa's outfit is exactly what Gaston wears on Broadway in "Beauty and the Beast". I cannot help think that just a tad of her schtick is for the cameras....
Did anyone see that sketch show on Logo...the one with the "Pocket Gay"??? We prefer to call it "Gay in a Box" though.....
Now I totally want a ToteGay.
One more thoroughly ridiculous statement and Elisa may very well cross over the line from "kooky-cute" to "kooky-effing-annoying". The spitting? The "not fitting intimately?" It's just not screaming "professionalism" to me. She's got great execution skills, she's got a unique POV, she seems genuinely sweet, so I'd love to see her go all the way, but this competition is (ostensibly) about winning some money to start/expand a business, no? If the judges don't think that Elisa will be able to handle being a professional designer of clothing for, you know, actual people, I don't think they are going to give her the win, no matter how talented she is.
And? I adore Chris. "Yay pants!"
OH MY GOD, one minute to choose teams!!!
Ouch, Victorya is a stone bitch, picking people for their trends... way to put it out there bitch!
(Wait, it's not tomorrow yet? What do you mean hold the comments until then?)
Anne
Okay, Ricky's the leader. Bye Ricky!
Anne
ok - chris is my favorite personality on the show. he's totally adorable and totally overlooked by the judges. this outfit, though, was not my favorite of the week. it was well done, but the jacket was dated.
elisa's was also well made, but put a little fringe on that vest and it's totally midnight cowboy.
christian's was also great. the jacket was too long and seemed to flare at the bottom. but the shirt was fantastic.
I loved Elisa's outfit. Very classy. And Tiki would look great in it if he had the good sense to have someone other than his wife pick out his clothes. Chris I love and I thought his outfit was good too. I don't keep up with menswear enough to know if it was 90's Prada but it was good looking. Christian's jacket was way too cutesy girly for any man. The shirt was nice but the asymmetrical neckline didn't work with the jacket and would be too casual for the Today Show like both other outfits were. But way more interesting too. All the most interesting looks were gone before we ever got a good look at them. Thanks for the screencaps, TLo.
"rain brain said...
I loved Elisa's outfit. Very classy."
Yup, Elisa's outfit was classy and I can see many guys wearing it.
Chris's look may have a 1998 vibe ... but that was a pretty good year for men's fashion and Chris's outfit is pretty classic. I'm a sucker for clean, simple, well-tailored menswear. And that hottie rocking it doesn't hurt the eye appeal, either.
Princess's jacket is growing on me ... I initially agreed on the pockets but I like the fabric.
Auf'd on a technicality is right - how many times has Ricky been in the bottom? Please get him off my screen now! I want Chris back...
To Agnes Gooch:
For us, it isn't so much what we drink or nosh on, but what HAS to be done BEFORE PR comes on: Dogs must be walked, blankets and pillows on the sofa ... I have a standing meeting every Wed. night, and I RUSH home --- if it is after 9:00 (CST), I'm on the mobile w/ DH getting the scoop on the challenge, and a play by play until I walk in the door.
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"It's ToteGay! Your very own tiny little gay to carry around and bitch at you! Pull his widdle string and hear him say things like "Asians are fierce." and "I'm totally the fastest sewer in the room." Order now in time for Christmas!"
Damn, but you bitches are fabulous!!
Okay, it was kinda cute in its little girl naivete, but then again, isn't she like 42 years old? And isn't that a little...we don't know, unprofessional? You have to fit models and/or clients in this biz and sometimes, they have genitals that don't match your own. Deal.
Man, I knew great minds think alike. That's almost verbatim what *I've* been saying as well about her. Geez. It was a little weird, considering her age and the profession she's in. Glad we think alike on that one!
I liked Christian's outfit 100 times more without the jacket.
Interesting because last week I loved his jacket, but wished he'd paired it with something else. Anything else.
wahaha, totegay! i want one~!
PS I'm posting a comment for the very first time just because of that. You guys are precious.
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