Project Runway S3Ep8

High Flying Fashion
Are you ready for amateur photoshopping that looks cheap and insane? How about an attempt at wit that is sooo lame? And a site that is aesthetically-not pleasing? Great. You're at the right place.

This week on Project Runway, the designers are allowed to pick new models. Suprisingly, all of the designers choose to stay with their models from the previous 2 challenges. That means Danielle (Robert's) and Alexandra (Alison's) are out. Heidi announces that the new challenge will be to design an outfit for a hip jetsetter. Tim later informs them that they will be designing for themselves, as they will be the hip jetsetters.

We witness Vincent working in boxers, sans pants, as he stresses the importance of being comfortable. More evidence mounts suggesting that his wife is a "lights-off" kinda woman. Just kidding. I have no idea about that. We also witness Michael in boxers and Kayne's chest several times. Peep show galore.



Jeffrey and Angela continue to bicker in the workroom. And as this continues, I've got a new theory on the Jeffrey/Angela dynamic. Ladies, remember in kindergarten when you would just be minding your business on the playground and a boy would walk up to you and pull your hair? Or try to trip you as you walked by? Later you find out that the boy who is making your playground life unbearable is "in like" with you, but he hates that he is "in like" with you. Maybe Jeffrey has a schoolyard crush on Angela. And before you scream "not possible!" Just remember the boy who hid your glue. Or the girl your 5-year-old hand threw a rock at. It is possible. Besides, wouldn't that be so much sweeter than if he just straight up doesn't like her?



Onto the runway

Throughout the show, several designers comment that Kayne's design aesthetic is tacky.

I say it's flashy . . .

Kayne looks nervous as he strolls down the runway. Be confident young Elvis. I am expecting to see no less than one hip swivel at the end of the runway.

Before he began the design for his outfit, Vincent expressed concern that he's never done menswear, so he's going to go for casual and comfortable. Vincent walks down the runway in a loose-fitting v-neck shirt and even looser pants. Dark colors, no patterns. Simple and comfortable. He looks like he is ready for his nap, he just needs his ba-ba and his bu-bee. The judges tell him it's safe, and it needs a twist.

He informs the judges that he is the twist.


Can I get a water with a twist of Vincent?

Michael mixes an early-80s Michael Jackson top and Kool Moe Dee Wild Wild West pants (with lassoed-up fringe, minus the synthetic). White Lines. All, good stuff. I am telling you, the 80s are back. Look out for overbidding on eBay for retro Members Only jackets, and big, big hair. Accept it. Live it. Love it.


More 80s – Jeffrey rocks Warrant with a mix of Cinderella and a splash of purple luciousness that is 80s Prince. My favorite entertainer/musician/vocalist/all-around-genius, BTW. Okay, I fear I have lost most of you, if I haven't already, so to reiterate and then quickly moving on . . .

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Laura's dress looks sleek and expensive. I liked her hair down. Overall it's a very soft look for the mother-of-5 (workin' on 6).



Uli designs a patchwork-style hippie gypsy dress. Very young and flirty. Maybe too young and flirty to be taken seriously. It looks like a poor junior high girl's home ec project.

After they get critiqued, Heidi tells them they have 1-hour to pack to leave for an undisclosed destination. The designers arrive at the airport, still unaware where they are headed, and find out they are flying first class to Paris. Everyone seem happy to say the least.

They head to Parsons Paris and meet designer Catherine Malandrino who will further critique them and combine her scores with the PR judges. Jeffrey wins. Good job. Now maybe there will be less whining and more smiling.



After being told she is from another world, Angela is out and must leave Parsons Paris immediately. Catherine, meanwhile impresses me with her astronomy expertise. When she said another world, she obviously meant the Rosette Nebula. It actually exists, I kid you not. And if you don't believe me, look it up. Angela takes the news gracefully and leaves on good terms.

For more on Angela and her new exciting challenge, check out my Q&A with her in my previously posted blog.


The Rosette Nebula (with more rosettes)

So who will be out next? See ya next week.