Friday, August 2, 2013

Project Runway S12, Ep1 Sky's the Limit Fashion Review

This season's changes: 1 previous season contestant comes back based on fan votes. Instead of a per challenge budget, contestants get $4,000 for the whole season that they get to budget themselves with a Mobile Banking Card. Very smart. It's like real life. Plus, imagine how it will be toward the end of the season when someone will inevitably run out of money at the wrong time.

Prize pack: Worth $500,000: $150,00 cash prize, 6 pg spread in Marie Claire mag, Capsule Collection for Belk (this season's accessory wall sponsor), Brother sewing studio, $50,000 worth of HP technology, 2014 Lexus IS 350, $50,000 styling contract with L'oreal Paris, $100,00 1 yr fabric budget, 1yr supply of bottled water, All expense paid spa trip for 2 to the Maldives. :)

Tim Gunn: Gets to not only be in the room for the runway show, but also presents the finished designs up close to the judges for further inspection & explanation with critiques by Tim Gunn as well. Also, gets to save 1 designer this season from elimination.

Kate from S11: Got the most votes to bring back for this season while everyone else is new. I liked Kate's designs, but considering there's already an All-Stars show, I don't see the point in bringing her back.

Runway shows: Anonymous. Judges will score designs without knowing the designer. After the scores are calculated, the judges will dismiss the safe designers to the waiting room & talk to the highest & lowest scored designers.

No more teams. Back to individual season. There will still be team challenges but not like last season. :)

Challenge: Create outfits using a parachute. Parachute must be the major component of the outfit, but b&w nylon was also supplied to supplement. 1 will be eliminated. Winner will get immunity.

Now onto the fashion

Hosts- Heidi Klum & Tim Gunn
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I think Heidi's the only person that can pull off those pants without looking dumpy
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The top is super cute, however, & the aviators are a cute touch. Tim is adorable as usual.
If I was a man, I would so rock a pocket square. Love the blue & yellow color combo.
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Later in the work room, Tim rocks more plaid in yellow & blue in a more casual way.
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I really don't like this dress. The neckline & length (even thought it's an illusion skirt) make her look doudy. The heels, hair & makeup are great though. I love seeing her with wavy hair.
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Tim seems to be sporting a lot of plaid the ep. Still love it tho.

Judges: Heidi, Nina Ricci, Zac Posen, Guest Judge: Kate Bosworth
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Nina looks awesome, but I wish that the top was sleeveless. The color of the sleeves almost match her skin which just looks weird. I like the dark blue suit Zac is sporting. I really wish they would figure out how to fix that curly hair. It looks pin curled.
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For you naysayers out there who are wondering why actress Kate Bosworth was a guest judge, she is also a model & designer. She designed a collection for Topshop, currently designs jewelry for Jewelmint, & is currently in the works for her own fashion line. I wish that dress was more fitted, but I love that necklace. Her hair needs some moisture stat, and she needs some kind of bang. 

Designers
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Helen's got this tough 90's Angelina thing going. She'd be so beautiful if it weren't for her sleeves & gauges. Ouch! I love the cut of Kate's dress, but that color washes her out. It does make her gorgeous red hair stand out though. Angela is twiggy 60's on top 9i.e. her hair), 70's on the bottom. Considering her design aesthetic, it's OK but not special enough. Kashindo (cool name BTW) looks so much better in the online photos with her hair down. But it probably helps her in the competition. Easier to sew without hair in the face. I could hang by those earring Dom. I see a likely injury in the future. If you're going to wear long Pocahontas earrings, leave your hair down. Alexander has fab hair that pairs so well with purple. Timothy was smart for wearing sunglasses outside, but his outfit is neither here nor there.

Miranda & Timothy
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Miranda, former active duty Army, has this great 40's aesthetic finished off with pin up bangs. Finally a little personality Timothy with those yellow pants.
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Speaking of personality. Yikes! Not exactly what I had in mind. Though fabulous, they aren't exactly in keeping with his design aesthetic. A designer's personal style should reflect their design aesthetic. You're a walking billboard for your line. If you dress differently, then it seems like you don't know who you are.

Alexander & Helen
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Helen & her sleeves.
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Love the elbow patches.
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Those gauges. Ouch!

Bradon
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Stripes- My hubby has a shirt like this. I would expect a bit more oomph from a designer though.

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Plaid on plaid-nice.

Kahindo
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Earthy comfy top for the workroom paired with bright earrings-nice
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What appears to be a kind of island-y comfy top for the work room-nice though it's hard to see.

Karen
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Kind of a strange outfit. I like the newspaper print top, but paired with that lime green skirt? They're competing for attention in the outfit & make her look like a fairy with her red hair.
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From strange to drab.

Kate
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Super adorable. Perfect for the workroom while still in keeping with her design & personal aesthetic. Me want.
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That top I'm not sure about. Looks a little juniors dept or needs a pj bottom to go with.

Miranda
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Love her whole 1940s schtick & those pin up bangs. I had those for a 40's film, but she pulls them off so much better.

Sandro
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I've never cared for males in turtlenecks.

Ken
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Good for the workroom in terms of comfort, but you can be comfy & have flair. This doesn't do that.

Justin
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This is flair. Simple tee but great hat.

Angela
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Cute but I wonder how comfortable leather clothing actually is.
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Like Zac said, super "chic"

Sue
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I get a Carole King vibe from her. Very cool hair & really great style. Draping is a girl's best friend IMO.

Alexandria
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I wear outfits like this when I'm painting my house.

Dom
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I love that ear piece. Not my personal taste but so interesting.

Jeremy
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Looks like he he bought a shirt from the young men's dept, but it might be able to be styled right.

Designs: Let's do this like the judges, anonymously at first

Jessica Simpson Given Pump
Belk-Jessica Simpson  $60
This isn't the worst. I like the color blocking & the graphic print. I just think the high side slits combined with the mandarin color & the fact the model is Asian makes it look like a costume or Chinese waitress outfit,. Also, the white in the middle makes her look like a target. Should have stayed with the black from the back instead. 


Donald J Pliner Mink Sandal

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Very cute sporty dress that I'd want in my wardrobe. 

BCBGeneration Clemence Pump
                                                                                                             Belk-BCBGeneration-$79
Looks like a rain poncho & not a chic one. The back is better than the front. This looks cheap & juniors department, and those shoes do not go at all. 

Stunning. This is a wow. This designer was very smart about how to use this material. It floats. It's interesting. I'd wear this in a heartbeat.
Jessica Simpson Waleo Pump - Leather
Belk-Jessica Simpson-$70
The skirt is OK, but the top half looks like a bad soccer mom outfit, and those shoes are too dressy. Note: The top & jacket are made with the extra fabric. Only the pink piping in the jacket on the skirt is from the parachute. Should be in the bottom for that. 
Vince Camuto By The Horns Gold Pendant NecklaceCorso Como Del Pump
Belk-Vince Camuto  $48   Corso Como $129
Very pretty, but it bothers me that the majority of the outfit is from extra material. 

I like the pants. They're cute & sporty, but they don't go with those shoes or ill-fitting top (made out of the extra fabric BTW)
Jessica Simpson Waleo Pump - Leather

Jessica Simpson $70-Belk

Average dress. The graphic trim takes away from the 2-tone skirt. Distracting. 
Erica Lyons Rectangle Ring
                                                                                                             Belk-Erica Lyons  $17
Cute if not entirely flattering dress with shoes that don't go. That neckline needs to be either crewneck or lower cut. It's neither here nor there. 
Donald J Pliner Mink Sandal
                                                                                                             Belk-Donald J Pliner-$248
I like the print & the scooped back, but it fits likes a sack.

Adorbs. I'd where this in a heartbeat. Cute & retro but still original. This should be in the top 3 imo.
Jessica Simpson Waleo Pump - Patent
                                                                                                              Belk-Jessica Simpson- $70
Jessica Simpson Four Piece Bangle Set in Gold
I love this from the back. I like the combo of colors as well, but from the front the ruffles don't lie flat when moving. Reminds me a bit of this Bill Blass blouse that I fell for while watching Gossip Girl.
Bill Blass Flamenco backless blouse
Corso Como Del Pump
                                                                                                             Belk-Corso Como-$129
Very cute lil dress. This designer used mainly black extra fabric, but so did others. I think automatic bottom score, but not the worst out of all the offenders.
Erica Lyons Dome Fashion Ring
                                                                                                             Belk-Erica Lyons-$17
Vince Camuto Silver Link BraceletErica Lyons Multi Colored Stretch RingVince Camuto Silver Tone Core Link Collar Necklace
                                               

Vince Camuto $45

  Erica Lyons-$17

 Vince Camuto $68  

COACH KRISTINA SUNGLASSESFossil® Hinged Bangle Key Bracelet in Shiny Silver Tone

COACH $148

Fossil $168

Overly accessorized with too many ideas, but if you remove the accessories & that boa thing, you have a well-made swimsuit other than the vag debacle. It was smart to use parachute material to make a swimsuit. 
COACH KRISTINA SUNGLASSES
                                                                                                             Coach $148
Super pretty & unique maxi dress. Interesting details & clever use of colors make this maxi dress perfect for day or can be dressed up for night. 
Train wreck in the front, origami in the back. As Posen put it, "It looks like you found her in the woods." I like the parachute chord necklace & that back is lovely. IDK why it isn't the same in the front. It's like the designer had 2 different ideas & couldn't stick with just one. 

Key: in order: Alexander, Alexandria, Angela, Bradon, Dom, Justin, Kahindo, Karen, Kate, Ken, Miranda, Sandro, Sue, Timothy



Safe: 

Alexander, Alexandria, Dom,  Justin, Kahindo, Karen, Kate, Ken 
Some of these cheaters slipped under the radar. I'm sick of hearing ppl bitch about Miranda. She wasn't the only one & at least her creation was cool. 


Highest Scores: Bradon, Sue


I'm in total agreement. Originally Miranda was a top 3 until she told them the black fabric was extra nylon & not part of the parachute. I think her design was more safe & Kate's was more deserving of top 3 cuz she used more parachute fabric & her design was much more original.

Lowest Scores:  Angela, Miranda, Sandro, Timothy




I agree here. They had to punish Miranda for the nylon, and the others were messes either because of construction/cut &/or too many ideas.

My Winner Pick: Bradon


Winner:
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Braden
Yay! He got immunity for the next episode. I'm so happy when the judges see it my way.

Bottom 2
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Timothy & Angela


I think Helen should be here instead of Timothy only because of Helen's overuse of extra nylon fabric & cuz the back of Timothy's design & his parachute rope jewelry is interesting.

My Elimination Pick:

Helen-She broke the rules the most egregiously. She should've been made an example of IMO.

Eliminated: Angela
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Since they didn't catch Helen, I agree with this elimination. She's so cute& I like her personal style & design portfolio, but she just didn't deliver what she was trying to go for. She tried to make something chic with just her parachute material. IF she had used a little of her extra fabric, she might've been able to take this from juniors department to chic & not quite so short coat dress.






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