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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Who could really wear that to work?


For a change, I won't say I disagree with the judge's decision as to the winner. I suppose that Keith's design (made with Kenley's assistance) pictured from bravotv.com did best fit Brooke Shields and her television character. Jorell's design was interesting but way too monochrome for network TV.

I do need to complain though about the judge's decision as to the loser. Yes, Kelli's design was too risque but it was at least a business-like suit and fit the day to night concept - Blayne's design completely missed the point of the assignment. Also, Kelli has one win and consistently huddled in the middle unlike the others on the runway who had all hovered in the bottom before. I thought she showed a lot of possible promise - unlike Daniel, who after the first challenge really skidded off the rails. The problem with group challenges is that the leader is inevitably responsible - with so many weak competitors working as assistants, Kelli was only really competing with four other people for the bottom which seems very unfair. I know it's hard to vote off someone who was not a team leader but given the last few rounds, I would have liked to see the judges put the blame on Daniel and auf him out of there.

I have to say that none of these designers are wowing me and I am having a very hard time picturing any of them winning the season. Unless someone starts breaking away from the pack soon, I think Project Runway is going to see its best designer ever (Christian) be followed by its worst ever. I'm actually pretty tempted to give up on the whole thing except they tempted me back with the promise of Chris March and drag queens on next week's show. I can't possibly resist that.

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