After browsing through some old photos (yes, I was Jeffrey Sebelia for Halloween a few years ago), I decided to do a little investigation and see what the designer is up to as of late…to be honest, I was a bit disappointed. It seems as if his original line, Cosa Nostra, which is reminiscent of the rocker designs seen on Project Runway, has digressed into the minimalist, lower price point, Good Vig. Although Good Vig was only for the 2008 holiday season, even his original aesthetic is taking a turn for the worse; Cosa Nostra seems to be failing, nearly every piece marked down. 

Just as Project Runway isn’t like it used to be, designers aren’t like they used to be either. Sebelia’s Cosa Nostra pieces are nice, but certainly not like his Project Runway work. I know times are tough, but whatever happened to picking yourself up by the bootstraps? Whatever happened to maintaining a unique style? Whatever happened to that winner’s attitude? Whatever happened to you, Jeffrey Sebelia? 

GALLERY: Jeffrey Sebelia’s Cosa Nostra 

And last nights episode just put the cherry on top of an awful season. Not only did designers have to create outfits inspired by different music genres, they had to design it for a fellow competitor! You call that a challenge? They didn’t even have to take the other designers style or preferences into consideration! Basically, the challenge was to create a music inspired Halloween costume for someone who isn’t a 00. Let’s take a look how the garments turned out:

Korto’s punk rock design for Suede had him looking like he got stuck in the washing machine. Bleached jeans. Chains. Sideways studded belt. Torn strips on a shirt. This is what you need to win? Suede looks like a tool…and a woman.

Kenley’s hip-hop design for Leanne looked like clothes for one of those borderline slutty, pathetic Bratz dolls. Those have got to be the most unflattering pants I’ve ever seen…and what’s with the 80′s print shirt? Personally, I think little Miss Bitch and Moan should have gone home last night. 

Uhh, so did Suede decide to skip the rock and roll designing and send Jerell straight onto the runway? This looks like something he would wear on a daily basis (minus the ridiculous head pieces or military hats). And those pants…a bit too tight. Those of us who watched last night got a zoom-in on Jerell’s family jewels. 

My props to Leanna who had to design around Korto’s trunk junk, but if it weren’t for plaid, I wouldn’t have known this was a country inspired design. Anyone else notice the pucker of fabric in Korto’s crotch?

Jerell’s pop design for Kenley wasn’t trashy, but it sure as hell wasn’t flattering. Kenley looked like a slightly sexed up version of Hannah Montana with silver cups over her AA sized boobs. Really, I could find this exact outfit at Party City in the clearance section. 

Anyone else miss Christian Siriano or Jeffrey Sebelia just as much as I do? At least they were talented. So long Suede. Your awful blue mohawk and irregular third-person commentary were fun while they lasted. Here’s to you Corey…

This is what love looks like.

Thanks for the photos BRAVO TV!