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Find out who went home on ‘Project Runway’
On this week’s episode of “Project Runway,” Oakwood native and University of Cincinnati grad Althea Harper was safe from elimination because of her win last week.
Despite her immunity she still got more camera time than some of the other designers which made me hopeful she was gearing up for another win. After all, two consecutive wins on the “Runway” isn’t unheard of. (Which reminds me: What was up with Irina dissing on Althea? Jealous much?)
This week’s challenge seemed especially difficult. After a brief jaunt to the Los Angeles Times to collect materials, the designers set about the business of constructing a wearable garment of their choice out of newsprint. This had the potential to be super messy and super smelly.
Some of the designers seemed really excited about the challenge, but others just didn’t understand how to “make it work.”
Doing a crossword puzzle!? Really, Johnny? Maybe it’s time for you to go home because you really don’t seem to care about this competition. After the tearfest he threw on the season premiere, I knew he would be a character I wouldn’t care for. Excuses, excuses.
At the end of the day, some of the designers did really amazing work. I thought Gordana’s and Christopher’s dresses were gorgeous, though the judges were underwhelmed by the Gordana’s more conventional style. Though I’m pulling for her, I think Althea’s is kind of bland, but the judges put her in the top three. I think Irina’s whimsical, all-paper trenchcoat is really nice, too, and the judges agree.
Where, oh where, are Michael Kors and Nina Garcia? Two weeks in a row without both of them, and four without Michael? This will not do. Bland fashion superstar Tommy Hilfiger (hero to styleless yuppies around the world) and hardly-desperate housewife Eva Longoria Parker don’t quite make up for their absence.
It quickly became clear that either Johnny or Nicholas was going home. Though the judges didn’t enjoy Gordana’s dress, in their eyes it was just a mild fashion faux pas compared to either of the boys.
And the winner is? Irina. As soon as her outfit came down the runway I could tell she would be the winner. Ironically, after dogging on Althea for her win last week, Irina’s garment — it too destined to win — met with an arched eyebrow and a hearty helping of bewilderment from Althea before this week’s runway show.
Who’s out? Johnny. Can’t say that I’m surprised and can’t say that I am disappointed. Though I really wouldn’t have minded if they had sent both Johnny and Nicholas home. They’ve both proven themselves to be undeservedly arrogant, and they bring questionable taste and little innovation to the table. With all the backbiting between them, those catty queens deserve each other.
And didn’t you just love Tim Gunn’s incredulous trash talk vis-a-vis Johnny at the tail end of the episode? I’ve never seen that side of Tim before, but I’ve got to say I liked it.
So what did you think of this week’s episode? Did you agree with the judges’ decisions?
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By tallsandi
September 18, 2009 10:30 AM | Link to this
I did like Altheas dress a lot. It was not good enough to win but definitely up in the top. She has done nothing but impress with her skills. The coat however? EEEWWWWWW. That hot mess was not the winner. The sleeves were short - who in their right mind would want a 3/4 sleeve length coat. The only thing good was the collar and cuffs but compared to the feather gown, it shouldn’t have even been on the same runway. It was a rediculous piece of trash.