Christian Siriano Tells Us What Judging the Teen Version of 'Project Runway' Is Like
The kids school HIM on fashion, Siriano says.
The kids school HIM on fashion, Siriano says.
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So far, the ratings for the "Project Runway" spinoff "aren’t that good," Tim Gunn admitted as he took the stage with author and curator Valerie Steele at the Brooklyn Museum Thursday evening.
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1. What if Justin actually IS Beyonce? That would explain so much, actually. 2. Would anyone be thrilled if Alexandria won... including Alexandria? 3. Also, can someone please remind me again why Kate's not in this finale? 4. OMG can everyone PLEASE just stop crying? Group hug?! Are you kidding me Tim Gunn???
1. Ok prediction time: How many times will Helen cry before this episode is over? 2. Is the fact that there are five finalists really a testament to the designers' talent, or to the judges' inability to make decisions? 3. Whoa why is Alexandria crying before Helen has had a chance to? That's not ok! 4. Tim's response to Bradon's description of crocuses: "I know exactly... what that is." Do ya, Tim Gunn? Do ya now?
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1. Why didn't anyone tell Billy B. to clean his fingernails before that closeup mascara shot? 2. Aw how precious was it when that butterfly landed on Justin's cap? I think I need a moment. 3. How did it take Project Runway 12 seasons to get in on the nail art thing?
Real quote: “Helen Keller could have picked a better gown."
1. Ok first off, is Ken really gone or was last week's episode just a nightmare pleasant dream? Ok thank god. 2. Has anyone ever been more excited than Dom was during the HP challenge announcement? 3. How exactly were these innovators selected and why wasn't I asked to participate? #offended #snubbed #nodisrespecttobenaffleck #alldisrespecttojimmykimmel
1. Do these women even get to keep the clothes? I.e. are their chosen dress occasions even relevant? 2. What does that say about the state of the fashion industry when Bradon refers to this as the "real person challenge?" (Rhetorical!) 3. Is Alexander surprised that Ken is acting like a "total dick" at the apartments?? 4. How is Megan the Talent Coordinator not dying of laughter over Ken screaming in that face masque? Therein lies the real talent!
1. Alexandria isn't used to designing for 'vibrant' women? Well there's a shocker... 2. What help is Tim Gunn as a mentor if he claims he hasn't got a clue what the judges are going to think about the designs? 3. Let me get this straight... being a Southern woman and a bohemian is mutually exclusive? 4. Did Ken just insult Harriet Tubman's sense of style? I do believe he did.
We kicked our day off bright and early with the debut of the first ever plus size fashion line to show at fashion week, and never slowed down. From checking out the best beauty backstage at Rag & Bone and Helmut Lang, to scoping models-off-duty, we saw a lot. Check out all the awesome stuff we saw on day two of New York Fashion Week:
1. How much extra are they paying Tim Gunn this season to dress up in all these ridiculous getups? I feel weird when he's not in a suit... 2. Is anyone surprised that Ken a) is displeased with his partner and b) considers tights to be sportswear? 3. Wait so is Ken nice now? That was all it took? 4. If Heidi's opinion in this challenge is so important, shouldn't she have come into the workroom to give her critiques earlier?
Thanks to Project Runway, Tim Gunn kind of feels like the fashion industry's favorite uncle: Incredibly kind, not afraid to be honest with you when you need it, a cheerleader in the workroom with his famous catchphrase, "Make it work." But even Gunn knows that it's hard to "make it work" when there's so little to work with--an issue that's currently facing the plus size fashion community.
1. Ken was really pissed off by something another designer said? STOP THE PRESSES. 2. Is it wrong that I'm oddly attracted to Tim Gunn's camo suit? Sorry I'm not sorry. 3. Is anyone surprised that none of the other designers rigged Ken's zipline (successfully, anyway)? 4. Was Justin asking the others what their favorite sounds were the sweetest moment in Project Runway history? #preciousmoments
1. Why are Bradon and Alexander pretending like Sandro was anything other than the most terrible person ever? 2. Why are these challenges so effing complex? Is it so hard to pick one theme? 3. C'mon, The Great Gatsby as an inspiration? What is this, Spring 2012? 4. No way, Bradon, the vintage wallpaper store is selling vintage-looking stuff?
1. Which do you think is scarier, waking up to a very perky Heidi Klum or waking up and seeing Ken in his face mask? 2. If they really wanted to make it seem like Yoplait is playing a crucial part in this challenge, couldn't they have the designers make clothes out of yogurt containers? That seems like it would be fun. 3. How did they find so many people to happily try frozen yogurt on a cold, rainy day so early in the morning? 4. Is anyone else noticing how chic the translator is? Check out that snood. Chic.
1. Oh come on, Timothy, isn't this entire competition 'superficial?' 2. How do the designers always learn all the models' names so fast? It's impressive. 3. Why are the designers only allowed to look at pictures of their diamonds, but the models are totally trusted to wear them? Discrimination! 4. Timothy cannot be a real person. No really... Is Timothy a real person?
We haven't tried David Beckham's new fragrance yet, but if it brings us even a fraction of the joy we feel seeing him shirtless in the advertisement... we'll take it. {Daily Mail} Karl Lagerfeld says he'll do "anything" for Cate Blanchett--including designing her last minute costumes for her new Woody Allen-directed film. {Grazia} Caroline Kennedy has been nominated to be the first female U.S. ambassador to Japan, and as such is now poised to become a style influencer. Start preparing for some serious sartorial competition, Mrs. Obama. {WWD} Apparently the town crier who announced shouted the news of the birth of HRH Prince George had absolutely no royal affiliation, apart from just being obsessed with the royals. Hey, we love them too, but we don't take it that far. {Daily Mail}
1. Shouldn't the designers be starting off the episode by telling us about their aesthetic rather than their horrible personality quirks and flaws? Oh, reality TV... 2. Am I the only one who doesn't remember thinking Kate was a super bitch last season? 3. Are Alexander and Karen already sharing boxes of L'Oreal Feria (product placement yay) hair dye? Fast friends! 4. Is anyone else a little bit terrified by Helen's scissors-through-the-neck tattoo? No? Just me? Alright then.
DKNY gave us an exclusive first look at its new campaign, starring the one-and-only Cara Delevingne. Artist Curtis Kulig worked on the campaign and was inspired by the old DKNY billboard, which he considered his personal welcome sign when he first moved to New York. {Fashionista Inbox} Looks like the punk resurgence is still going strong--Nicki Minaj covers Marie Claire in tartan, and sprots a Mohawk in the accompanying spread. The songstress also admitted to some Kanye-like outfit regret over her past looks. {Marie Claire} Attention Jason Wu lovers! The designer's latest Miss Wu collection arrives at Nordstrom today--and with 45 pieces to choose from, you need to check it out as early as possible to ensure maximum decision time. {Fashionista Inbox}