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Episode 6
The Challenge: Oh, the bittersweet taste of mixing candy with fashion! The designers were taken on a field trip to the Hershey store in Times Square. They were given five minutes to fill shopping bags with whatever costly items they wanted. Some opted for fabric based items such as giant candy bar pillows, while others took the edible route with peanut butter cups and Twizzlers.
I immediately thought of costume designer, Chris March. Of all the designers, he has had the most experience with non-material fabric. Chris has had a tendency to add small details to his designs (red fish tail on a navy skirt) that give the “costume” impression. This challenge could have gone either way for him. I feared the worst.
The Designers: Christian has his cute, corky moments, but he was annoying tonight. The dress he made, using brown fabric and the brown wrappers from Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups as detail, was nice, but it wasn’t extraordinary. He sewed a halter dress and added the wrapper detail, then acted like a five year old craving attention. I liked it when it hit the runway. The wrappers picked up the light wonderfully and it is a dress I would wear, but it didn’t have enough “wow!” factor.
Chris’ design looked great on the sewing machine. He folded and sewed many Hershey logos together for the torso of a brown mini dress. If we hadn’t known it was the logo, it would have looked like white art-deco designs on an adorably chic dress. Nina was definitely impressed. You rarely – if ever – hear her applaud the designers with, “This is ready to be photographed for Elle.”
Poor Jillian. She has rapidly grown into one of my favorite designers. She is so laidback, but confident. Jillian usually designs with ease and patience, but she made the mistake of stocking up on edible material. She had the right idea when she grabbed an abundance of red Twizzlers. They are the most flexible of candy and a pin could easily slip through the soft licorice. However, food is meant to be eaten not worn and she had an extremely difficult time sewing her flapper-like skirt together. The corset did turn out well material-wise, but once it was on the model I didn’t like the fit. I thought the entire outfit was well thought, but it wasn’t my favorite of Jillian’s designs. She and Rami make such a charming pair. They remind me of Michael and Laura from last season.
The Decision: I figured Elisa would be Auf’d. Her dress looked like a little girl’s Halloween costume; but that wasn’t what gave her depart away. The sudden spotlight on her past was a huge hint. I’m glad she is in good health once again, but it would have been nice to hear her back story in an earlier episode. The producers always wait until the last episode [a designer appears in] to tell their story. I have always had a fondness for Elisa and I wish her the best of luck in all that she does!
Of course, Rami won! His dress was very “Hershey”. Every detail amazed me. I liked it, but it wasn’t my favorite. My favorite design went to Kevin. The entire outfit looked modern, sophisticated and sexy. Jillian came in second with her delicious ensemble.
Note: Did anyone else notice the slight attraction – or maybe just infatuation – between Rami and guest judge/designer Zac Posen? Zac Posen is adorable and has always been my favorite guest judge!
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Jan 9, 2008 4:33 PM
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I always like your blogs and input, Casey, but why is this one a week late? I can understand it being a day or two late occasionally, but I think after a week, I'd just wait until tonight's episode and say something about it then. But, that's just my opinion.
I'd have to agree with your assessment of the episode. I really enjoy this show.
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Jan 9, 2008 6:21 PM
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I loved this episode. I would of had a blast in this challenge.....with all that chocolate. I know Christian extra a couple of pounds by eating and licking off all the peanut butter cup wrappers.
My favorite designs were also Kevin's, Christians, Julian's, Chris's, then Rami's.
And what was up with Victoria's model's walk? She was walking like a Barbie doll.
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Jan 9, 2008 8:08 PM
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Is anyone going to blog about the actual episode shown last night?
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Jan 10, 2008 4:56 AM
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I can't even remember all of the outfits from this episode because it aired last week. What about last night's episode?
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Jan 10, 2008 10:02 AM
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I thought this episode was the first one where all the designers 'got' it and fashioned well made designs. Even the eliminated one was finished...no shirtless suits, no pins holding something together. And they were fun.
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Jan 10, 2008 10:39 AM
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I have to concur with others here, Casey. I usually love your blogs, but this is too little too late. As for everyone else, what DID you think about last night's ep? Was the challenge worth the effort? Did they send the right guy home? Because, whew, Christian's dress was more than one hot mess.
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Jan 10, 2008 11:32 AM
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There is so little on TV and subsequently little to read on here that I don't care if it is late!!
Better late than never.
I thought it was pretty funny when Tim said Sweetpea's looked like a coffe filter or a maxipad. I kind of think she should have gone home but whatever.
Elisa's really did look like a Halloween costume. It would have looked so much better without the Hershey Kiss sleeves!
Thanks Casey
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Jan 10, 2008 11:46 AM
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last night's episode please
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Jan 10, 2008 2:05 PM
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I seem to remember Casey writing early on that she never planned to write a regular blog for the show, but was asked to last minute and would not always be able to post immediately if at all...
Thanks for the blog! I never get to watch PR until the weekend anyway, so it was nice to have a mid-week fix without being spoiled.
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Jan 10, 2008 3:03 PM
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Hated to see Elisa go. She was my favorite. Quirky and ethereal? Yes. But also sweet and gracious. Never said a bad thing about the other designers and didn't leave while telling us how we never got to see what a great designer she was. She was gracious to the very end. I will miss her smile and her childlike joy. I wish her all the best.
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Jan 10, 2008 4:58 PM
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I thought Chris had two winners in a row. SweetP's dress was also lovely this week. As for Christian, why exactly is he still around? His get-up was hideous and his failure to communicate with the client was unacceptable. Just because he didn't get his ideal candidate and his ideal design he sulked like the whiny b*#(h he appears to be. His attitude just doesn't wear well with me.
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Jan 11, 2008 4:40 PM
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