Project Runway Tears for the Lack of Four for Four Commitment

Edited by Marissa Moshell, Student

Though Kenley has never failed to surprise us with her “one-of-a kind” attitude during the hour runs of Project Runway, it was surprising to see her shed some tears; Tears released on the set of Regis and Kelly! The four remaining designers, prior to last nights showing, marched onto set ready to talk about Season 5 and amp up the crowd for the big finale. Watching several scenes from past episodes with the hosts, the designers were able to take a good hard look at themselves, and most importantly, their work.

I hope you all caught the 3 out of 4 group hug that took place last week during the competition. If you didn’t, just know that it consisted of Jerell, Korto and Leanne embracing with Tim as Kenley took a rain check out in the corner. Anyway, during the Regis and Kelly show, after they all watched the clip Kenly began to tear up. How upsetting is it when you can’t be subtle? Apparently to Kenly, it can be very much so, as she states amongst the tears. Well, it may be out of character but people can change, right? After all, Korto did just say, last night, that she loved everyone even Kenley.

The Bashed: Last Night’s Project Runway

Edited by Kirby Marzec

Is it just me, or are the producers of Project Runway Season 5 really scrambling for for creative challenges these days?  Wednesday nights used to mean an hour of neck to neck fashion design, but now, having sat through challenges for drag queens and designs made of car parts, I am reluctant to even turn on the television. Really people, this isn’t fashion design. This is a contest to see who smoked so much weed in high school that they have the ability to make garments out of used tires and table cloths. 

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!

Runway Review: Project Runway

Edited by Lauren Garroni

SPOILER ALERT: For those of you who actually care about this half-ass season of Project Runway, you may want to scroll down, because I have the photos from the soon to be aired final episode. There was some good, a few bad, and a whole lot of ugly. For those following this season you know that they are down to six finalist. Due to the progress of the show all six designers get to show at Bryant Park. So technically you don’t need to get to the final three to show at Bryant Park, although your collection will be edited out of the final show. Oh Well. Who do you think will make up the top three? Judging by these collections I’m going with Kenley, Korto, and Leanne.

The Good

Kenley

Leanne

The Bad

Joe

Jerrell

The Ugly

Suede

Korto

Jerrell