This is it, Chitlins! Tonight we find out just which one of these bitches is competing for the big prize.
As attention whore (and we mean that in the most loving way) Andy Cohen put it in his blog today:
"Hey guess what, tonight is just about the greatest, classiest, power packed episode of "Project Runway" that you'll see. I love the challenge and the talent and the excitement. Only three make it to fashion week, peoples! Maybe this is the one we should submit for Emmy consideration; it is that good."
Hype or hope? You be the judge!
So, who's it gonna be, kittens? Sissy Bear, Buellerbot 3000, Golden Boy, Biker Chick and/or Princess Puffysleeves? Who's in and who's auf?
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I'm rootin' for Sissybear, Buellerbot 3000 and (with a little barfness) Princess Puffysleeves
Does anyone else have the cold chill of paranoia that the judges will auf Chris just because he's not "supposed" to be there? I REALLY hope that doesn't happen. I'm thinking .... I don't know.
I want it to be Christian, Chris, and Rami but I doubt the producers would have an all-male final which means Jillian will be in the final three. That means that Chris will probably be auf'ed because Christian would have to have a major prom dress episode to get auf'ed and Nina Garcia LOVES Rami too much to auf him. (Although Rami has been put on notice by Nina for being boring and predictable.)
Jillian, Rami and Puffy is my guess.
j
Golden Boy (of course), Buellerbot 3000 and Princess!
I want it to be Jillian, Christian and Chris but that ain't gonna happen.
If Rami, PPS or Jillian don't make it, I will be so surprised I, I, I don't know what. The only shake-up that *might* happen is with Rami--he seems to be slipping out of favor.
Even though I'd like to see more variety in the Final Three (meaning more emotion and less draping), I really think it's gonna be Rami, Christian, and Jillian. Sorry Sweet P honey: at the very least, you and Sissy Bear will be in the running for Fan Favorite. Seriously, who else could it be? :)
~Zippylittlerat~
I could see Chris, Christian & Jillian... please. Rami is on my every nerve as is Jillian, but I'll take her over Rami. Sweet P could, but the odds are high.
Emmy consideration, huh? Maybe Nina sees yet another puffy-sleeved jacket and ruffles galore, loses her shiite and starts ripping into PPS, making him cry so much the other designers rush to his defense and walk off the stage in protest.
...
Nah. Andy's just hyping.
Sounds like hype to me.
I think it's Christian, Jillian & Chris.
Aww, I love Jillian. I hope she's one of the final 3. She's so talented!
Christian and Rami for sure, not sure about the third one...it could be Chris, we saw him crying.
In my fantasy, it's The Princess and The P for the auf.
But in reality, I predict Rami Lami Ding Dong will be the surprise auf, with Sweet P being the "expected" auf.
Sissy bear
Buellerbot
and Princess puffy
All five of them showed on fashion week, so they all won something. Now, from the previews, there will be some kind of twist (the announcer says something like "a first on project runway").
My guess: Princess, Jillian, and Sissybear make it to the finals.
Hopefully Chris, Christian, and Jillian... tired of the draping and confusion from the other two.
Christian MUST be in. Jillian MUST be in. Chris SHOULD be in, if there is any good karma in the universe.
"Robbie said...
Hopefully Chris, Christian, and Jillian... tired of the draping and confusion from the other two."
LOL. True. And P.S. you're hot.
See, I disagree, I don't think Chris should be in. Rami, as annoying as he is, is way more talented than P and Chris. In my opinion: Jillian, Rami and Christian.
I'll just say one thing - if they eliminate Rami tonight there is justice in this world.
I am betting Chris gets auf'ed, although Rami should have been gone, gone, gone for that disgusting mess he put on his wrestler last week. He is so one note.
I was trying to tell from the collections who it was who was out - Rami send a predictable collection down the runway, drape, drape, drape, Christian went over the top, too much in my view, Sweet P was a decoy I think, Jillian is in, and Chris went dark Goth, with some gorgeous stuff and some stuff that freaked people out, like the yak hair. So he was either going to win, or he was doing what he wanted. Either way, I am glad he got to show.
Drapey may be talented, but very one note...as is PPS, but he has shown some diversity.
In: Christian, Jillian, and Chris.
Out: Sweet P and Rami.
Except that in real life it's probably Rami in and Chris out.
Tom in KC, you have a way with words. Thanks for making me laugh!
--Sara in NB
I hope it is Chris, Jillian and Christian. I know most of you on this blog really give Christian a rough time, but I think he is definitely the most talented and really has a vision. His vision has been great and his personality has really made this a fun season to watch. I read in his sister's blog that she reads your blogs and likes you guys, especially the cartoon on the avant garde challenge.
SISSYBEAR!! :)
It will be Chris, Christian and Jillian top 3, mark my words!
Jillian & Christian are definite (have to be), with the third spot filled by either Rami or Chris.
All along I thought odds are it's Rami - but maybe Nina & Duchess became bored with him, like a child grows bored with a toy? I now think it's possible that Rami & Chris are almost even money. Almost.
Still most likely that it's Jillian, Christian & Rami though.
But might they mess with our heads by making it all 5 in the finals? Hmmm...
--GothamTomato
I want it to be Jillian, Rami and Chris.
I am guessing that it will be Jillian, Christian and Rami.
Sorry, but I don't fully buy the fancy editing in the previews. When has that ever really predicted who's out? Especially for the final three?
You know, I really wish these Bravo types would KEEP THEIR TRAPS SHUT and let the episodes speak for themselves. We were all going to watch this anyway, why the build up?
Now the expectations are so high that there's bound to be a letdown. Emmy? This had better be REALLY, REALLY good...
"adigal said: Chris went dark Goth"
That is a big reason why I don't think he was in the final as well. I've also been thinking, for a while, that Rami might be this year's Austin - someone else who started out strong, but whose inability to break out of his comfort zone (and that bitch Nancy O'Dell) kept him out of the final.
--GothamTomato
All I keep thinking is wouldn't it have been nice to see collections from Uncle Nick & Kaynebow? (Robert Plotkin not so much....)
God forbid Rami get in the final three. He's so uninspired.
I agree about the preview editing. They are like weather forcasters: Most of the time they are wrong, but yet we keep listening to them anyway; always thinking, maybe THIS time they'll be accurate.
--GothamTomato
Im sooo excited. Im a little worried that it may turn into a popularity/personality contest instead of being about fashion...meaning that they'll give Chris another break and keep him around...but I'm hoping that they'll just go with Rami, Jillian and Christian.
I'm guessing Christian, Jillian and Chris.
A comment that Tim made before the season started has been ringing in my ears -- something about a controversial aufing of a designer that he was really rooting for. Has that happened yet? I don't think so...and I think it is going to be Rami tonight. Chris, Christian, Jillian. That's my prediction!
The Bear, the Bot and the Princess...
"I'll just say one thing - if they eliminate Rami tonight there is justice in this world."
Oh please, please, PLEASE!!!
Would love to see Sissy Bear, Robot Girl and Princess Puffsleeves collections. Hope springs eternal...
Bill - You won the 'first post' slot! Cheers!
I choose Sissybear and Princess Puffysleeves for SURE . . .
As for the third . . . it really depends upon how frazzled Buellerbot gets. I think Rami fizzled out a little early, and Swee'P has been kind of uneven.
Oh, hellzbellz - I just know I'm going to run home from my usual Wed. night meeting so I don't miss a single dropped stitch!
profp
All I know is I made some of that Squash Soup from the recipe on Jay's blog and it is fabulous...I'm ready with my remote, DVR and soupbowl. Maybe in a wacky PR twist of fate they bring back Angela and Vincent from last season to "help" out the designers...I feel kinda lonely for yoyos and and badly-fitting couture.
hey, how come we didn't hear TLo's predictions? Does this mean you boys know who's for real?
I'm all for Jillian, Christian and Chris/Sweet P. I just don't want Rami and his self-entitled, boring personality to be in the final three.
Did anyone else notice that four of the top five are the contestants revealed preshow (if this was mentioned previously, sorry, but I didn't want to sift through fourty or so comments). Christian, Chris, Sweet P and Jillian were all the exclusively revealed contestants preshow (during Tim Gunn's Guide to Style).
I am going with the consensus here and saying Chris, Jillian and Christian. It sure looks that way from the one preview that shows Rami saying "What?" and Chris looking like he's ready to cry...of course, those Bravo folks mislead us all the time with the editing, but that's just my feeling on this one...:)
ndybelle said...
A comment that Tim made before the season started has been ringing in my ears -- something about a controversial aufing of a designer that he was really rooting for. Has that happened yet?
I think it was when Straight Man was aufed --- people were pretty shocked by that one.
Or maybe when Carmen (like the opera)was aufed????
profp
Jeff said...
Did anyone else notice that four of the top five are the contestants revealed preshow (if this was mentioned previously, sorry, but I didn't want to sift through fourty or so comments). Christian, Chris, Sweet P and Jillian were all the exclusively revealed contestants preshow (during Tim Gunn's Guide to Style).
Oh my god you're right!...Wow, that would be cool.
Maybe the controversial auf-ing that Tim referred to was Kevin.
I'm basing my votes totally outside of fashion. (That's because the only taste I have is in my mouth.) I vote for Rami, Chris, and Sweet P. Rami just because I want to keep looking at him, Chris because you have to love a guy who's dressed himself as an oversized Bavarian hostess with pretzel tits, and Sweet P because she's a biker chick with a heart.
I think the designer that won that Tim thought would be auf'd was Jack--he only made 2 pieces for Tiki Barber.
My instinct is:
1. Jillian - there HAS to be a girl and Sweet P just doesn't measure up (apologies to Iman.)
2. Chris, based completely on his expression on the runway from the preview clip.
3. Christian, because in the preview, Nina seems to be berating Rami for draping again. Remember that "Don't bore Nina" is Tim's mantra. Sometimes being sexy just isn't enough... sorry Rami.
I get your point about Chris showing goth... it made me feel like had nothing to loose and went for it. So my gut says he is out. But then I watched the video of Rami's show and the commentarian (sorry forgot her name) said twice that Rami's clothes had zipper problems and one zipper looked open. Surely he wouldn't have done that if he was the final 3?
oh blah blah blah Andy- just like this cast was supposed to be "the best ever"...
whatevah!!!
Early on I picked Rami for the win in the Tresamme challenge due to the judges apparent love for him, but now I sense they have grown tired of him--remember, don't bore Nina. So I think it will be Christian, the eventual winner, and Chris and Jillian to join him. Surprisingly Rami and inevitably Sweet P to be aufed.
My pom-pom waving, jumping up and down, fist pumping, glaring at the television, muttering, imploring and hurling imprecations at the flickering figures will all be in support of SissyBear (eins), Buellerbot 3000 (zwei), and Princess PuffySleeves (drei).
The invective will be shrieked or at least bellowed, for all to hear (as if the neighbors care), if Titscrepancy Draperson displaces the Big Fella.
As to SweePs the Tattooed Lady, she is, it seems, a sweet gal who gave it her best shot at BP, but she's der fünfte (had to look that one up, boys).
All that being said, everyone won, since the Final Five all showed at Bryant Park, and, man oh man, didn't they all get a ton of press and attention? First and foremost, The PR GayBoys, naturellement, but also WWD, USA Today, New York Magazine, New York Daily News, Newsday, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Boston Globe, to mention only some of the marquee names. Not a bad outcome for the entire quintet.
All the best,
NDC
Oh, it so doesn't matter what WE want, does it? No, ninagarciaofellemagazine won't let what we want or think to happen. But we can dream!
buellerbot 3000? COMEDY GOLD!
You know what would be the best twist? If they told the designers that they ALL have to do their collections and they won't know who the final three are until Bryant Park. Like just before the show starts. Evil, but fun.
christian, jillian, and rami.
I'm going with Chris squared and a Jillian on the side. Maybe it's just wishful thinking, but I think Rami's pushed the judges too far with his signature style. Then again, Uli never really switched things up and she easily made it past the last challenge into Fashion Week.
One last thing - what is up with the ladies in those pictures? The way they're holding their skirts, they both look like they're preparing to flash everyone.
As Bravo-esque as that might seem to tell all five they were in the running and then not reveal until after Bryant Park who was for real, I'd have to think the two who had been left out could sue for loss of income.
That said, I think Christian, Chris and Jillian were doing the happy dance after this episode was filmed, Rami was doing the hissy fit stomp of rejection, and Sweet P was throwing back a few shooters then getting another tattoo to congratulate herself for making it this far.
The only one I care about is Chris, and I think he's doomed. There have been way too many "win a challenge, get the boot next week" situations this year for me to rest easy.
I still think our legs are being pulled about "3 finalists."
Buellerbot 3000! I KNEW she reminded me of someone. After the nose job, which probably explains my confusion. (Did Jennifer ever get substantial work after Ferris and Dirty Dancing?)
Enywho, in the event I'm wrong and only three collections are "official," the brain says Princess, Bot and Toga Boy.
Yeah, I gotta agree with some of the other posters and say that Bravo's probably gonna do some weird shit that none of us are going to pin down before it happens.
Realizing that has enabled me to save brain space wondering about who the final three will be. :)
I'd like think the producers and judges will be looking for innovation. Based on this, I think Jillian and Christian for sure. And I'd take a gamble on seeing what Sissybear (Chris) can come up with, most likely it won't be as boring as whatever Rami will do for a full runway show.
Let's see if Season 4 can come close to touching Season 1 of Project Runway Canada, now that was a kick-ass group of runway shows.
Sissybear, BulerBot 3000, and Princess puffy sleeves. Sweet P is going to buckle and Rami's probably ging to Drape AGAIN. He's designs are getting too redundant. He shouldn't be in the top three. Chris was auf'fed but at least he's shown more range.
Oh crud, I hit enter, filled the washer and remembered I'd forgotten my "heart" picks.
Kick out Toga Boy and gimme SissyBear! Pronto!
Something's not sitting right with me.....we know the challenge, we know the logistics (5 designers now, two will be out according to Heidi). All pretty standard fare...
WHY is Andy Cohen crowing about "best episode ever" and "Emmy consideration"?
I reluctantly agree with those who predict a "twist" that will infuriate PR fans. And I'm willing to bet that we won't know the names of the final three at the end of tonight's episode. Please let me be wrong.
SB, J-Bot and PP.
-- desertwind
So, there'll be major twistage, but really? It'll have to be something insanely over the top to alter the fact that they all five already won by getting to show at BP. What's the point now?
"tom in kc said...
I reluctantly agree with those who predict a "twist" that will infuriate PR fans. And I'm willing to bet that we won't know the names of the final three at the end of tonight's episode. Please let me be wrong."
I will HATE that.
A little late for them to be talking about which three make it to fashion week, isn't it? Pffft -- if just showing at fashion week is such a big damn honor, don't you think the producers should plan a little better???
Pfft. (Oh, I'll watch anyway.)
"potty mouth princess said...
Kick out Toga Boy and gimme SissyBear! Pronto!"
LOL. I agree. Toga Boy needs to go.
PS -- THAT is, if they've got the nerve to boot Mr. Wonderful. I'll bet they were too afraid his decoy collection would be best in show and kept him in.
In which case, it would be Rami, Jillian and PP.
-- desertwind
I don't know about you guys but I hated the fact that five showed at Bryant Park. I remember watching Season 1 and what a big deal it was to be the final three.
My money is on Jillian, Rami and Christian.
"Hype or hope? You be the judge!"
Hype, just like the rest of the season. I really hope Rami is out but I'm afraid Chris and Sweet P bite the dust.
I agree with the others. Whats the point of the prize of showing at Bryant Park when all five showed, got the applause and the shivers and were all well covered in the press and online? It's just a charade to now wonder, who's going to "make it" to Bryant Park. They all made it to Bryant Park. End of story.
I figure they need a West Coast designer so Tim can drive around LA in the cute little sportscar that sponsors the show (product placement, people!), so Rami will probably be in. If Chris, Christian and Jillian make the final 3, it will be an all NY final and he'll have to take taxis everywhere for the home visits, with no opportunity to show off the car. That's my theory!
Anonymous 7:47 - someone has to win the hundred grand!
While the real prize is showing at Bryant Park, let's not forget the little matter of $100,000 and a car. That's pretty cool. But having 1/3 of the contestants show at BP is kind of lame.
I agree with those who don't think we're finding out anything tonight. And that's lame, too.
Chris & Christian! As for the third spot, any of them will be okay.
TLo-thank you for disabling the blog comments for us west coasters who don't want to stumble onto any spoilers before PR comes our way. Much appreciated!
Martinique, Seasons 1 and 2 had decoy collections that showed but didn't broadcast., there's just so much more press (and blogs!) now that the decoy business is getting a bit stale. I wonder if this will be the last time they schedule this way?
The Bear, the Bot and the Princess
Sounds like a new and lovely children's book.
-Wimple
My faves are Sissy Bear and Buellerbot 3000...PPS will probably make the cut, but I'm sooo over him at this point.
I really think that Sweet P is out of her league and will go bye-bye this round, but I'm really not so sure about the others...I suspect Sissy Bear will go this round, too, although I'm still rooting for him.
Since we know that they all showed at BP, part of me doesn't care.
The other, far bitchier part of me wants to see PPS and Rami have some humility mainlined into their bloodstream and get aufed this round.
I think the producers are just trying to keep everyone hyped up and excited about the finale. Now that we've seen the collections, the end of the show seems more and more like a boring formality. I think that's also why they're doing that extra challenge thing that most of the designers signed on for.
Anonymous said...
"The Bear, the Bot and the Princess
Sounds like a new and lovely children's book.
-Wimple"
Oooooh Alex! !!!! Where is he BTW?
I was thinking that Jillian will win tonights challenge. And Sweet P will be out. Christian will be in, and Rami and Chris won't know which of them is "in" until the day of the show, hence Rami's "WHATTT??" and Chris' crying.
But I think the obvious three to show would be Rami, Jillian, and Christian.
Also does anyone else think it's stupid for them to take the designers to the Greek and Roman room in the Met for inspiration, and then criticize Rami for doing a Greek style gown?
I'm rootin' for Sissybear, Buellerbot 3000 and (with a little
barfness) Princess Puffysleeves
'Nuf said. Well put.
I think Chris' tears in the previews are tears of joy...or at least I hope so! In addition to him, I'd like to see Jillian and Christian.
Rami's already a favorite designer of many stylists, and is also adored by Tara Banks.
Once you have Tara's love, well, I figure that's already a lot.
So if he's auf'd, then he'll just go back to Tara-love.
My bet is that PP will win, and about the final 3 would love to see PP (of course), Jillian and Sweet P, but I am conscious that the judges drool over Rami so probably they will give the chance to him rather than Sweet P. I like Chris too, but the collection he showed on Fashion Week was good but a bit gothic fot my taste.
Sewing Siren said...
Also does anyone else think it's stupid for them to take the designers to the Greek and Roman room in the Met for inspiration, and then criticize Rami for doing a Greek style gown?
Siren -
I know no more than you do about tonight's episode, but I'm fairly confident that the designers are going to get cameras and access to the entire Metropolitan Museum to find an 'inspiration image.'
I would completely agree that even a bored Nina could hardly criticize Rami if the designers only went to the Greek and Roman galleries.
Jillian, for sure. I hope Princess Puffysleeves gets a spot -- I think he has an excellent chance. I would love for Chris to be the third, but I think it's more likely to be Rami.
But Jillian, absolutely. *fingers crossed*
bitchesdye said...
While the real prize is showing at Bryant Park, let's not forget the little matter of $100,000 and a car.
But what do the losers get? I'm speculating that:
Second place gets a motorcycle and 100 bucks
Third place gets a bicycle and 50 bucks
Fourth gets a skateboard and 25 bucks
Fifth gets roller blades and a ride to the emergency room.
That said, I'm thinking Sissy, Jillian, and PP. A girl can hope, can't she?
Rosie's Girl
Does anyone else think Sweet Pea lent her "Diva" her white thigh highs and that girl was so tall they only went to her knees?
I have no fookin' clue who will win, place or show and I haven't read the spoilers, looked at the pics or anything else. This has been a weird season....I would hope Chris would win.
As Bravo-esque as that might seem to tell all five they were in the running and then not reveal until after Bryant Park who was for real, I'd have to think the two who had been left out could sue for loss of income.
On what possible grounds? I'd be very much surprised if the contracts they have signed with Bravo covered all eventualities, even this one!
Okay, that should read, "did not cover all eventualities . . ."
Repeat after me, "proofread before posting, proofread before posting . . ."
The only thing that makes me think perhaps it is Chris instead of Rami is that when he showed at Bryant Park, Chris made a very poignant speech about all of the days in his life ending up here, and Rami was, as some described, "bored and smug."
I have my fingers crossed!!
Sissybear, Princess Puffysleeves, and (barfness), (sorry bill I know you said it first, literally first), but Buellerbot 3000. At least I hope for the first two, I really don't care about the third.
I'm so excited! I see my TIVO firing up right now! I think Christian, Jillian and Chris/Rami (can't decide) will be the final 3.
Nevertheless it is an exciting evening ahead!!! Whee...!
Now who's on the couch w/ the Boys? Guess we'll have to watch what happens.
"...(and that bitch Nancy O'Dell)...
--GothamTomato"
pants pee...G. Tomato. HA!
Like many others, I'm hopinghopinghoping for Christian, Jillian, and Sissybear!!
Pleez let it be Christian, SweetP, and Chris - Underdogs (from the Judges' perspective) Rule!!
Roberto Cavalli liked Chris the best!! He said he was the "highest" in his view, and that he could see him showing in Paris, in haute couture! He said he made art! He didn't like Rami's!! He may shame Nina and the others into including Chris!! Fingers crossed!!!
Now that the episode is almost over, I can say that Andy Cohen was right. This episode was the most three dimensional of any this season. It was rich with character. The writing is on the wall for the two to be auf'd and I will be shocked if the decision is otherwise. Roberto Cavalli's comments to the designers was a prize in itself to the contestants. I'm thrilled with this episode. BTW, this episode must have occurred right when Heidi took those pics with Will Ferrell because she's still styling that big hair!
I won't be a spoiler, but I am SO F*CKING ANNOYED at the twist...
I'm stressed that Chris might be out again in the showdown. I can, however, live with the outcome of this episode. I think the judges are at the end of their rope with Rami and this is truly his last chance...and I just don't see that he's up to the challenge.
what a bitchy thing to do
"two of you are going to be out"
"...oh wait, we changed our minds at the last minute. sorry sweet p- no dice"
Rosie's girl, you just reminded me of an old joke:
What's the hardest part about rollerblading?
Telling your parents you're gay.
(Completely random, I know....but I'm a little ADD after that episode.)
Re: Gotham Tomato's 5:58 post -- very prescient about the toss-up between Rami and Chris, and the judges not going with only three as we've been led to believe. Kudos to you.
Right...well, they did totally shit on Sweet P. She really took it with grace. We love her.
I'm reminded of the lyrics to that old Supremes song, You Keep Me Hangin' On.
I have the distinct impression that it was Roberto Cavalli who saved Chris. You know the regular judges really wanted Rami, but with Roberto's remark's, they couldn't just dismiss Chris. So they threw this twist in.
I like it though. These are the 4 strongest designers.
--GothamTomato
"Re: Gotham Tomato's 5:58 post -- very prescient about the toss-up between Rami and Chris"
Damn. If only I could do the same thing with the lottery numbers.
--GothamTomato
My god why don't they just pull his pants down and blow him right there on the runway? Why for the love of God why keep Rami in? Seriously.
That was just so wrong.
Well...okay.
My two favorites are definitely in, so I'm good, but...doesn't it take away from the drama just a weeeee lil' bit when we all know perfectly well that all five of them end up showing at Bryant Park? The mantra "Only three will make it, only three will be able to show their collections to the world, oh my god ohmygod OHMYGOD ONLY THREE!!!!" seems a tad disingenuous, no?
As happy as I am for all the designers, I do hope that eventually Bravo can get their schedule straightened out so that decoys aren't necessary, allowing for authentic aufs only. Stop watering down the auf, Bravo!!
My two favorite designers are in, but why not auf Rami if they all showed anyway? And poor Sweet P...what a shitty thing to do.
Some thoughts at 10:16 PM CST:
Emmy consideration? Oooohhhh-kayyyyy...
Can we retire the term "fierce" now? It's more overplayed that Rami's draping.
Thank you Roberto Cavalli for saving Chris!
Sweet "Puckery" P, you're nice but... yeah, it was your time to go. Your dress length reminded me more of a pidgeon from outside the Met than a peacock from the European wing.
"SUS said...
Thank you Roberto Cavalli for saving Chris!"
That's EXACTLY what fucking happened. They couldn't send Chris home and they didn't want to send Rami home...so they came up with this BULLSHIT solution. I have no respect for this show anymore.
OK, did anyone notice how weird Heidi's tits looked in the black dress she wore for the runway judging? They looked like two half grapefruits stuck to her chest. It's criminal, because we all KNOW Heidi has better boobage than that.
Also, c'mon, the Princess' look was SO HOT tonight, there's really no denying it. His model was, um, ferocious-looking (trying to avoid that other f-word everyone is so sick of... no, not that one, the other one). PP totally deserved the win and the spot in the finals.
I think I could hear Gotham Tomato's screams of joy all the way over here when Sweet P was aufed. :)
spiraljacobs, I was wondering the same thing about HK's boobage, like what kind of weird bra she was wearing to smush them like that.
What a ludicrous outcome. Rami's dress was so boring. Even if he had never draped anything else the entire run of the show, it was still boring! He should have been out - far out.
And Jillian's was far better than Christian's, which made his model look top-heavy, and with these gals, that ain't easy.
David said...
"My god why don't they just pull his pants down and blow him right there on the runway?"
I hear that that very scene will be included on the season 4 DVDs.
"thyrza said...
David said...
"My god why don't they just pull his pants down and blow him right there on the runway?"
I hear that that very scene will be included on the season 4 DVDs."
LOL. Only you to make me laugh right now, Thyrza : )
Chris is showing them something they've seen before?!?!? Bullshit. First of all, they gave Christian the win for that couture organza dress. Second, EVERYTHING THAT CHRISTIAN MAKES LOOKS THE SAME. Gay pirate chic! Don't get me wrong, I'm glad he was "in". But Rami in, too? They made some shit up to say negatively about Chris just to shoehorn Rami's boring ass in there.
How does Sweet Pea get un-aufed? Could she win the fan fav next week to get back in?!?
Sissybear, we love you and all. But lose the leopard shirt. Kinda makes you look like Fred Flinstone.
Anonymous 11:51 PM said...
How does Sweet Pea get un-aufed? Could she win the fan fav next week to get back in?!?
That's it for her. She still got to show at Bryant Park, which is a prize in itself. And she has a better chance at winning fan favorite than Victorya.
Who was the fan favorite in season 1?
First season?
Second season was Daniel V
Third season was Mi(y)chael Knight
Wow! I thought tonite's episode was fabulous! I'm ok with the outcome. Did anyone else catch that Christian called Tim Gunn "Lady"? HA (hoping for a PRG take on THAT). Don't want to post too much for anyone who's still not seen it yet. Alot to discuss! Can't wait for our Boys' commentary.
Oh and yes the previews look gooood. I'm still guessing on Chris for Fan Favorite. Is the voting all over for that now?
I don't understand why they used Sweet P for a decoy. If they would have aired episode 10 on Jan 30, and episode 11 on Feb 6, the 5th designer as a decoy would have been totally unecessary. BRAVO work on scheduling! The constant 'only 3 will make it to BP' just doesn't have any meaning when 5 end up showing!
By "back in" I meant got to show at Bryant Park.
Long time reader first time commenter...Uggh! That was a serious case of runway blue balls. I was really hoping to see Rami auf-ed. Seriously, why why why couldn't they just come up with a decision. They've been doing it for over 3 seasons now. Thank GOD for Mr. Cavalli.
I think Sweet P's problem all along, especially seen in this episode and the WWE episode, is that she doesn't have the range to go really over the top to make a statement.
That being said, I think she makes VERY store friendly clothes and there are definitely a few of her dresses she's made I'd wear!
BTW... someone needs to take a frickin ice chipper to that block of ice VictorYA has on her shoulder! Major BIOTCH coming from her in the previews of the reunion show!
Runway blue balls....
BRILLIANT! and spot on!
My take, for what it is worth:
Cavalli thought Chris was the best, so Nina and Kors couldn't get rid of him in favor of Rami, like they had planned on doing. They don't like him because he is "costume" and because he is overweight. Otherwise, why the extra running challenges (which are completely unnecessary) and why all the film of him snoring. Plus, on Tim's Take, he criticizes Chris for being lazy, and says he could have done so much more with his dress, but the dress was beautifully elegant. What more did he want him to do?
If Chris had Rami's body, he would be a favorite of the judges. I really think it is a fat bias. They just can't hide their disgust with him, and Cavalli made it impossible for them to get rid of him. I did love that.
And Christian - skinny pants, jacket. Wow! How unexpected!!
adigal... I completely agree about the fat bias.
Rami's model had a real trouble walking in that dress (either that or she's a horrible walker). At times it skirted in to too-much-tootieville.
GYP.
Just like last season, they bent the rules so they didn't have to auf a Judges' Pet.
::shakes fist at Nina and Heidi:: He's GAY, ladies! You will never have him! Get over it!
word on the fat bias. those running challenges have upset me from day one - it's just cruel and unnecessary. i also wonder where the zaftig female designers are (were)? or chefs on top chef? Sweet P hardly counts, though I'm pleased to see someone who looks real making fancy clothes.
Bravo f'd up, in my book. the whole schtick of tonight's show was ONLY THREE GO TO BRYANT PARK WOWEEEEE OOOOO!
except we all know that all five showed.
and so chris is "lazy" because he's (fat) and takes naps, but Christian sitting around taking pot-shots at others' work is a-ok?
booo.
I am so fucking mad, so so fucking mad about what they did to Chris.
I agree with a bunch of you about this:
They were NEVER going to let Chris in, but unfortunately Cavalli threw a wrench in the works.
Now they are going to bend everything and go out of their way TO MAKE SURE RAMI GETS EVERY CHANCE to get in the show, while they give themselves another chance to get rid of Chris when the irksome (to them) Cavalli is gone.
What a load of crap. How transparently manipulative. Mark my words: Chris is out.
Last year they told Michael and Jeffrey they "believed in them" and then they had four in the finale. So what is the problem with having four this year? Oh, let's see.....one of them is overweight! Can't have that. If Rami isn't a finalist I will eat my shorts.
This whole thing just makes me sick. And I loved Chris's garment. It was just gorgeous. If anything made him deserve an unqualified win, that did.
But NO. Fucking bigots.
Why don't all of you non fierce people get a life and stop hating on Christian, I am 21 and if I was a gay male I would be just like him. He keeps it real all the time. Your comments are just as bitchy as his, but yet you guys want to judge his attitude, throwing stones aren't we?... Also, if you are too narrow minded to accept his avant garde designs then maybe you should be watching project pattern maker.
Chris COPIED that dress from a previous challenge. Zero Originality for the final challenge. Like Heidi said, the second time around it's not so great or impressive.
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Chris didn't even design the original dress by himself (i.e. major help from Christian who was team leader)
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Every other thing Chris has made has been subpar and costumey
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He should have been kicked off. IMO he's still sticking around cuz people like him and it makes a good story. If he makes it to fashion week over Rami I might throw up a little. And maybe Cavalli helped a little cuz that is the first time he's ever seen that dress.
And I really like Rami's dress. I thought it was really beautiful. Impeccable and just something that a lot of women would want to wear. But I do agree about the draping...but he does it beautifully. And I would take that over all the clothes Chris has made this season minus that one dress he made twice. lol.
Does anyone know if Jillian had to give up her Ralph Lauren job to go on PR?
If no, looks like RC has pretty much scooped her away from RL!
My guess is that Cavalli and Kors went for Chris and the ladies went for Rami so there really was a deadlock. I wish Sissybear had had the energy to do a different collar because that dress really could have been a standout without being repetitive. He'd have been final 3 for sure. PP did have a dramatic look, although the ruffly puffly thing is getting a bit much. Jillian's was okay but didn't wow me. I'd have given the PP win too.
Rami's was surprisingly bad. He really does stick with the drab colors, and it was unwalkable (I agree about the potential tootieness). That strap around the back was odd. Sweet P's was a disaster with the unattractive fabrics, gaping pockets and line down the back. She deserved to be auf'ed but she's so sweet it's a little like clubbing a baby seal.
rain brain (who for some reason can't post using the nickname process)
Wow. I have a case of insomnia tonight due to the rampant shennanigans over at PR, so I went to the BravoTV.com website for a change.
Allison (from season 3) has a blog there, and she really lays into our dear Sissybear. I was surprised at the vitriol from the blonde softspoken one.
blah! the favoritism makes me sick.
after four seasons of mean comments and harsh criticism, (i think) rami is the only one whom heidi and nina tried to comfort and console.
and wow! it seems like not only the judges and others designers are so dismissive or rude to Chris!
seriously...fat bias indeed!
I'm sorry, but I've had about enough conversation regarding the fashions of this evening. Can we discuss something much more important?
How about Rami in the towel and buttoning his shirt before the final day? WOOF! He can be my Valentine any and every day for the rest of my life!
tom in kc -- have you not read Alison's blog before?
oh. sorry. back to the task at hand! Random thought...
-- This stupid decision may have lit a much-needed fire under Chris and helped his collection.
-- They musta been shittin' in their shorts to think of Rami as a decoy who might have the most perfectest wonderfulest fashion forwardest collection of the bunch.
Damn. I hope he ended up as decoy anyway.
-- I wish Sweet P's collection had blown everyone else out of the water.
Cannot wait for TLo's reaction!
-- desertwind
I would love to have Cavali around more often. He made my Sissybear so happy.
The judges got on SB's case because the dress looked familiar? WTF is up with that? PP's and Rami's garments always look familiar and are practically identical twins to what they've made in the past.
Sheesh.
I wish all the judges would just get over themselves and look beyond the shiny domes and ruffles.
geez...i watched it again.
when rc says he loves chris' dress, you can really see the concern on the faces of the other judges.
the more i think about how differently they treat chris, the more pissed off i get!!!!!
My thoughts.
Christian deserved the win. It had drama, it made a statement.
Jillian did a brilliant job with her interpretation. I found it interesting to read about how she was inspired by the piece.
Sweet P's... was just fug and the styling... I didnt get the hair. Cavalli was right, the dress needed drama. tim in his blog hit the nail on the head. Frankly, sweet P can't work at a fast enough pace to create a dramatic piece. She delivered in Bryant Park, but fizzled out of ideas after a few strong looks.
Rami. In my opinion, there were some fabulous details on this dress, and in a way was not safe. But it was his fault for repeating this note far too much in the competition. I can understand him wanting to do what he loves, but he didn't take his look far enough.
Chris - I saw it on the runway, and while it looked aesthetically pleasing, the fabric looked really cheap to me. I don't know what material he used, but it didn't feel luxurious or fabulous to me. My guess is he picked something that would hold a shape like that.
I don't know how he didn't see the grey thing as a copy of the avant garde piece. it was so dramatic and memorable, that repeating such a reminiscent sillhuoette was a bad decision on his part.
I find the fat bias laughable. the judges don't agree with your decision so it's obvious they hate fat people. I hate to be overly critical of other people's opinions, but saying that christian copies himself is really dumb. He has an aesthetic and a very strong point of view. You can tell that what he makes is completely Christian.
His creations are inspired and creative.
I don't see him as one note because he reinterprets his aesthetic to fit the challenge to create an impeccable look. His workmanship is to put it mildly unbelievable.
I know not everyone in this blog is a Christian fan, but in my opinion he is the most talented designer in project runway history. I was blown away by many of his creations through the show and his Bryant Park collection was phenomenal.
It's a bit hard for me to say this, but there's no other designer where I can say i was this consistently impressed.
Know what...I fell asleep on this episode and missed all the judging.
Though I love Chris, I was SO disappointed that his design was so reminiscent of the AG challenge dress. In fact, almost EVERY designer made something that echoed one or more prior designs.
Are they so freakin' exhausted by this time in the competition that they can't edit themselves? Or, is the Artist just single-minded (stubborn!) about his/her "vision"?
- Ignatz
Sigh....
I'm happy for Sissybear but I don't think he'll get to "compete" at Bryant Park...his collection might be too costumey for the judges..you know how they are with that.
But I think they should say "compete" at Bryant Park instead of "showing" at Bryant Park because we all know that there is a decoy collection.
Almost every year.
I'm happy that Sweet P did get to "show" at BP along with Sissybear.
I think PPsleeves will take it all though.
It is funny - maybe we see what we want. I thought that Chris' design was different enough from his avant garde (and I guess is WAS his design, and not Christian's, according to the judges) that it was original. Different fabric, totally different dress. Totally gorgeous! Whereas, Christian just hyped up what he had been doing all season. And after seeing their Bryant Park shows, Christian just did that look over and over and threw in a few reminiscent of the avant garde pieces, because I bet he was pissed that Cavalli said that Chris was the most artistic.
And I agree with RB - how is Chris napping a waste of time, while Christian walking around mocking the other designs a useful way to spend extra time?
OH, and how could anonymous not see the fat bias? Two running challenges? Then lots of film of Chris sleeping and snoring? Totally unnecessary and meant to portray Chris as fat and lazy! Really offensive, in my view.
What will they do next year? Have a disabled designer, perhaps in a wheelchair, and make the designer climb a ladder to get their fabrics on top of a roof somewhere? Such fun! Make fun of the different person!!
Off topic:
I don't get it: WHY doesn't Bravo show the freakin' DESIGNS on a freakin' REALITY SHOW ABOUT FASHION DESIGN???
I decided to check out the Preview Fashion show to get an idea of "who the designers are" when not in a reality show environment. I checked out the Bravo site, and found only a lengthy video showing myriad cuts of talking heads saying how exciting it is to preview the designers' fashion...and then was rewarded for my patience with about 10 seconds of freakin' fast cuts of maybe six looks! WHA????
As for the series itself: SO MUCH of each episode is spent on self-promotion, product placement and ads that I can barely tolerate it. Then, at long last, when I hope to see the actual DESIGNS ON A REALITY SHOW ABOUT DESIGNS, I'm treated to such a poorly-lit fast-cut mess that I often wonder WHAT the judges are talking about (Judge: "and I LOVE the back"...Me: "WHAT ABOUT THE BACK...SHOW THE BACK SHOW THE BACK"...Fast cut to the designer's beaming-but-modest face...
Dang, I'm tired. I've said it before, and mean it more than ever: THIS SERIES WOULDN'T BE ANY FUN IF IT WEREN'T FOR YOU, TLo (and you, Kittens and Poodles).
If anyone out there in Poodle Land knows where I can find a REAL video (or slideshow) of the pre-season 4 designers' show, could you post it?
Thanks for listening. I needed to vent. (If there's an Anonymous out there who thinks I'm psychologically disturbed and need immediate attention, I agree. So there's no need to post that message.)
- Ignatz
I don't think Chris's dress was a rip-off of the dress from the avant garde challange. So it had a large collar... so what? The collar looked different - it was big, but that ended the similarity - and the rest of the dress was not at all the same.
I love Jillian's clothes most of the time, and I'm glad she's still in it, but I thought that minidress was horrid.
Jillian for sure. Rami b/c nina loves him, same with christian.
by the by...what the hell is with the female crotch grabbing in this post's picture? Do you think that was direction from the photographer? they are both doing it...and sweetpea seems to like it. :S
Can you see Nina on the three way call with Heidi and the Duchess after they shot the episode??
"Whose BRILLIANT idea was it to ask Cavalli to judge???? Maybe next time we should see if HELEN KELLER is available"???
Thank you Signor Cavalli for saving our Sissy Bear....
(by the way people, while I agree the footage of watching Chris struggle to run was not fun to watch and I wish they'd never had aired that, its not the first time they showed a designer taking a snooze when they were done working....)
And by the way, am I the only one who cannot wait to see a Heidi/VictorYA smack down next week?
So why are the producers so F*CKING CLUELESS? Are they trying to DRIVE AWAY FANS? Is it so F*CKING HARD to use a CALENDAR?
If you have rules, DON'T F*UCK with them in the MOST IMPORTANT CHALLENGE.
If you had an ODD number of jurors, you brainiacs, you would NEVER HAVE A TIE VOTE.
If you are going to send four people to Bryant park in Season three because you can't bear to auf the "teacher's pet" (Mychael Knight) DON'T CHANGE THE RULES in the next season.
HELLO BRAVO, ARE YOU LISTENING???
End of diatribe #610
Oh my god I just read Alison's blog and let me tell you WHAT A BITCH!...is she part of the slim-fast group of friends (Christian, Jack, VictorYA, Kevin)? Why does she hate SissyBear so much?
Here's what she said:
"[Christian]He was completely ripped off by Chris and I thought the judges would lambaste Chris for that, but instead they gave him a second chance (once again) for an in to Bryant Park ...? I saw his collection last week and it reeked of a vaudevillian flophouse compared to Christian, Jillian, and Rami's collections, which were enlightened, modern, and daring.
Poor Sweet P, I shed a tear for her today. It must have taken quite a toll on her senses to come to the realization that she was the only one truly eliminated today. Between me and you, I would so much rather see her show in the tents than certain others."
Bitch! And what is she doing blogging? Didn't she say that blogger were losers or something?
What, exactly, was done to Chris that has people so incensed?
-Unlike the gown Chris designed with Christian, without the collar piece, the gown from last night would have been blah blah blahsville. I think without the collar, Cavalli wouldn't have given that gown a second thought and Chris is out without question. Instead because Cavalli had not seen his piece with Christian, Chris dodges another bullet and was given YET ANOTHER SECOND CHANCE. How many second chances should one contestant get? If anything, Rami should be ticked.
-Furthermore, if Rami's standout pieces woop up on Chris's pieces and Rami moves on, Chris has no one to blame but himself.
I loved Chris's dress that some think ripped off Christian's avant garde look. To me it was very different, though he probably should have worked harder to make sure no one regarded it as mimicking the avant garde outfit. It ain't easy making a dramatic collar that stays up; remember Laura Bennett's fabulous coutoure dress collar she made in Paris? It flattened en route to NYC. I give Chris great credit. In the modern American mind set anything dramatic gets labelled "costumey," which is sad and limiting.
I agree they do seem to have a fat bias against Chris, but remember who won season 1. Jay McCarroll ain't no Twiggy.
no burlap
That outcome was so predictable. Chris is just pampered by those judges. I have no idea why. It's just so blatant the way they coddle him. eh.
Yes, Alison IS a bitch.
Clearly, she is bitter that Chris got to return after elimination, when she didn't. And her overly kind remarks about SweetP's work, are due to the fact that they have a mutual friend.
--GothamTomato
FINALLY, a decent challenge. It only took a season to get here. Everything else has been product placement like none other. Now they send them to the Holy Grail of inspiration--the Metropolitan Museum of Art. About freeping time!
I don't miss the drama from the prior seasons, but I do miss the more interesting challenges. This whole season has been "enh, who cares?" for me.
I'm sorry to be obtuse but I didn't really understand the explanation of how are going to decide between Chris and Rami ... could someone 'splain please?
Let's see ...
This season, we were treated to judges who were anything but impartial; challenges so bland that physical tests were included; product endorsement worthy of an hour-long infomercial; editing so blatantly dishonest that Tim's disgust for a garment was fashioned into praise; and now this, one final twist: judges who don't judge. That was no "twist" but more like a "wringing", as in "of the neck of the goose that laid the golden egg."
Enjoy that Emmy, Andy ... as if.
chgo_john
David,
I agree that Alison might have some sour grapes about Chris being let back in when Jack bowed out. More about that next week on the Bravo reunion show! Watch what happens!™
However, having seen the runway pics, I can understand where Alison gets her opinions. I wouldn't have been as pointed, but I will say that through several challenges this year and in the Bryant Park show itself, Chris struggled with some bad fabric choices.
Velvet is a cruel mistress.
I'm not defending Alison or the way she expressed her opinions-- just giving you some insight as to why she had them.
"suzq said: However, having seen the runway pics, I can understand where Alison gets her opinions. I wouldn't have been as pointed, but I will say that through several challenges this year and in the Bryant Park show itself, Chris struggled with some bad fabric choices."
And SweetP didn't? Yikes, (if she's going to compare the two), she struggled with fabric, taste level, construction, time management (everything). She created nothing but very simple pieces all season (nothing new), and couldn't even manage to do them well, even at that basic level.
For Alison to say what she said was simply stupid.
--GothamTomato
i think it would have been great television on BRAVOS behalf if they told all the remaining designers that they in fact were not going to bryant park. instead, jack, kevin and vicki were going to reperesent the house.
Ok, sorry. I think the people who are bitching about the fat bias are the ones obsessed with his weight. I don't even really think about him being overweight. If anything, you people find it a big deal.
Second, you really think they designed running challenges to make fun of Chris. Let's face it, most reality shows have people run for things. This isn't new. It happens in nearly every reality show .
And what do you expect. Chris to a nap during the last challenge. And they weren't supposed to show us that because it might make Chris look lazy? That's ridiculous.
clearly this board is beyond biased toward Chris and anytime anyone says something negative about him, they are fat biased.
his garment was lovely, but it was too reminiscent of his avant garde piece. It was his moment to wow the judges, and both Rami and Chris failed to do that. Cavalli was wowed because he hadn't seen the avant garde piece. It's probably true that his unbiased opinion saved Chris, but that is what guest judges are for. They haven't seen the entire season so they have a different point of view. I thought Rami's dress was really nice and he put in some details that I thought were interesting. That dress represented him as a designer, but again he didn't take the garment far enough.
I think it was a good idea of the judges to have Rami and Chris compete again. Rami needs to prove he can create sophisticated clothes, but bring something new. Chris needs to develop a more cohesive point a view, yet still bring fashion.
Well, I have to say the only draping I found exciting was RAMI IN THE TOWEL! Thank God I tivo'd this!
Note to stubenville:
Just saw your rant #610 in the "Tonight's the night" blog. You make ranting a fine art form! :-D
whoops.....meant to leave above message in other topic....
I agree with "can not look away" above that Chris should have won this challenge. His dress was gorgeous, and to me it looked nothing at all like Christian's avant garde dress. Zero similarity.
To me, it is Christian who designed the costumey, silly garment, and Jillian's outfit looked horrible until the model took off the jacket. But even still it was really nothing special. I like ALL of these designers, however, and will be glad to see any of them win. I am just glad these good folks are getting exposure on this show. For that, BRAVO PROJECT RUNWAY!
Wasn't it grand to see the Project Runway kids in the Metropolitan Museum of Art? That is one of my favorite places on Earth along with the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. Anyone who hasn't been there needs to take a week of vacation sometime and go to New York to do nothing but explore that museum all week!
I don't get the fat bias thing. Lol. Its funny that no one is shouting about the judges having it in for Sweet P because they hung those jeans up so high and she seems kind of short. I get that everyone loves Chris...but taking it that far seems like such an over the top stretch, I have to wonder how much of this show is really any different from something like Big Brother. This is supposed to be about fashion, not who you'd like to sit next to on the subway or something. I think.
Anonymous said...
I'm sorry to be obtuse but I didn't really understand the explanation of how are going to decide between Chris and Rami ... could someone 'splain please?
Lucy, I splain it all to you -
Jillian and Puffy Princess are getting $8K and are making 12 piece collections to show at Bryant Park. Chris and Rami will also get $8K each and will bust their asses making 12 looks, but there will be a special judging immediately before the Bryant Park show to determine which of the two guys is in the official 'final three' and actually gets to compete for the $100K prize.
And to make this mess even more opaque, the guy who looses will show as a decoy along with Sweet P. Could the producers have found a way to f*ck it up any more royally?
Could the producers have found a way to f*ck it up any more royally?
Don't worry. I'm sure they will spend the time between now and Season 5 (if there is one) trying to find one!
I am SO with stubenville and
chgo_john 10:11 AM about S4 boredom, product placement, and "emmy consideration." WTF?
The previous three seasons, I COULD NOT WAIT to get my hands on the DVD. Not this time!
We waited over a year for this?
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