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Andre Leon Talley Signs On as New ANTM Judge, Kimora Lee Rumors False

Andre Leon Talley

Former supermodel and Oprah-in-training Tyra Banks took a break from trying to expand her empire to reach the ends of the earth to focus on one of her little profitable gems—the next season of America's Next Top Model (cue 'Hallelujah' chorus). The diva extraordinarie was seen romping through New Zealand these past couple weeks with her regular crew of unbuttoned shirt-wearing (Nigel), platinum-highlighted (Jay M.) and high-heeled (Miss J) men, along with a curiously new addition who has been confirmed as Vogue's Editor-at-Large Andre Leon Talley!

Talley has reportedly signed on as a full-time judge for the show, filling the ubiquitous fourth judge spot after the show dropped former judge Paulina Poriskova. Tyra seemingly was getting jealous of Poriskova's growing popularity on the show and dealt a swift blow of the ax. But If popularity is what she fears, Talley may not be the best choice either since who can resist those Crocs and patterned mumu's? It's all too much!

There were also rumors that Tyra's on again off again BFF Kimora Lee Simmons of streetwear label Babyphat would also be signing on as judge but, alas, those reports were confirmed today too be untrue. Can't say that's necessarily bad news. Those poor girls on the upcoming seasons don't need two amazonian women in fake hair yelling at them to  keep their heads on up the runway; they'll already have to deal with not one, but now two men judging them in drag.

Article Source: NY Mag, Cassius blog (New Zealand)
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-Alia Rajput

It's Off... with Alexa Chung

Sad news: MTV’s “It’s on … with Alexa Chung” has been cancelled.  Rumors floated around that the British personality’s show could be cancelled but news finally surfaced that the show would not be returning after the December 17 season two finale.

Alexa Chung, known for her irreverent and eclectic fashion style, as well as her contributions for England’s The Independent and Vogue UK, came to America specifically to host the MTV series starting in early 2009. The series featured interviews, musical guests and pop culture news along with the ability to follow her on Twitter.

The show started as an hour-long show at 12pm in June but returned in its second season as a half-hour show in a new 3:30 timeslot in October.

Though the show is ending, Chung’s contract with the network expires early next year. MTV plans to leave future plans with working with Chung open. MTV programming executive Tony DiSanto told Daily Variety that the network is “100% committed” to a studio-based, live pop-culture show with music and interviews, but still looking for the right formula.

"The difference between these (and scripted shows) is you have to develop these on the air," said DiSanto. "We make the changes until we settle on the show that's what we want."

Well, it would probably help if you could keep the same format and/or time for your audience for more than three months…

-Taneisha Jordan

Photo: WWD

Bravo’s “Launch My Line” Premieres Wednesday, Dec 2. at 11/10c

Launch My Line features 10 well-known fashion designers matched with 10 industry professionals that have always dreamed of having their own clothing line. The professionals will work with the designers to bring their vision to life and create a fashion line. In the end, one team will win and have their clothing line launched. Each week a complete look from each team must walk the runway and be judged in front of a live studio audience.

The show’s hosts are Canadian twin brothers, and designers of DSQUARED2, Dan and Dean Caten. They designed 150 outfits both for Madonna as well as her dancers for the 2002 Drowned World Tour. Since then they have built a client list of celebrities like Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, Usher, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, the Britney Spears’ Circus Tour and many more.

Judges Stefani Greenfield and Lisa Kline

Stefani Greenfield began as an assistant to the Vice President of Donna Karan's new DKNY collection in 1989 and then moved to ESPRIT where she was Vice President in charge of Merchandising and Design. In 1996, she launched SCOOP with partner Uzi Ben Abraham. Lisa Kline opened the Lisa Kline boutique in 1995 and has styled A-list celebrities for over a decade. She has also styled the cast of the original “Beverly Hills, 90210,” as well as the shows current remake.

Meet the cast!

 
Patrick McDonald, Vanessa Gonzalez, Coco and Thai 

 

Patrick McDonald is a fashion writer but used to be an assistant buyer at Barneys and couture director at Fabrice. He has been voted one of Gotham Magazine’s 100 Best Dressed New Yorkers.

Vanessa Gonzalez has been praised for her creative events focusing on the emerging art scene in Los Angeles. Attention was brought to Gonzalez with her revolutionary events of bringing east coast glamour and style to Los Angeles, leading her to be named “the museum’s event specialist” by the Los Angeles Times.

Coco is an award-winning graduate of the Academy of Art College in San Francisco, as well as a fashion designer with ADA in Paris. Her designs have sold at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Thai graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in 2002 and soon after became the associate designer for BCBG Max Azira up until 2004. He then opened a store, with partner Helen Nguyen, named Thai Nguyen Couture in Westminster, California.

 
Dan Karaty, Roberto de Villacis, David Applebaum and Galina

Dan Karaty is one the most sought out choreographers today and has appeared as a judge on FOX’s So You Think You Can Dance. He made his debut in Broadway’s Footloose then danced for Britney Spears and for the *NSYNC World Tour. He has done work for Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Justin Timberlake, Usher and many others.

Roberto de Villacis is a designer who was first founded by Karl Lagerfeld after he had graduated from Studio Bercot in Paris. Villacis’s designs have been spotted in Vanity Fair, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, W and Elle. Also, he has designed pieces for clients like Carrie Underwood.

David Applebaum is a highly praised architect of Southern California and has worked on the homes of celebrities like Frank Sinatra. He has a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree from Texas A&M University and a Masters degree in Architecture from UCLA. Applebaum lives off one philosophy, "Live Where You Love - Love Where You Live."

Galina is a designer who graduated with honors from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She went on to create her line, Single, which is a luxury collection known for its feminine and energetic European fabrics, promoting women’s confidence and independence in style. Her line has been available at stores like Neiman Marcus, Lord & Taylor, Bloomingdales and more.

 
Eric Cubeechee, Julie, Kathy Rose and Susan

Eric Cubeechee is a DJ who has worked with many artists like the Black Eyed Peas, 3-6 Mafia, Gwen Stefani, Justin Timberlake and others. Cubeechee also worked the Latin Grammy Awards and hosted Source Sound Lab (UPN), The Hip Hop Show (LATV), MTV Direct Effect and others.

Julie is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and launched Rhys Dwfen in 2006 of smart and sophisticated pieces. The line praised Julie as one of eight new designers in Gen Art’s 10^th Anniversary Fresh Faces Fashion Show during LA Fashion Week in 2007.

Kathy Rose is the jewelry designer for her line, eponymous, and co-founder of the retail boutique, Roseark. Her clients include Charlize Theron, Madonna, Courtney Cox-Arquette, Kate Hudson, Angelina Jolie and Penelope Cruz.

Susan graduated from design school at American InterContinental University, Atlanta, then began to design swimwear. In 2008, Susan started her own line, Elevate & Collide, which includes versatile and modern looks.

 
Kevin Black, Akiko, Marilyn Crawford and Jim

Kevin Black is a music mogul who began as the tour manager for Run-DMC. Currently, Black is the president and CEO of his own Promotion/Marketing/Management firm U CAN FLY HOLDINGS, and has worked with artists like Prince, Janet Jackson, Eminem, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Black Eyed Peas, Mary J, Blige and others.

Akiko is a designer who got her Bachelor of Fine Arts in fashion design from Otis College of Art and Design. In 2003, she launched her feminine garments that led her to become a praise-worthy designer.

Marilyn Crawford is a graduate of the Harvard Executive Business School and is the CEO of Windsor PTM, a global strategic marketing company. Her clients include Coca-Cola, Sony Universal, Master Charge, CNN, Volvo, Larry King, Russell Simmons and Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. Crawford was named “Woman of the Year” from Arts Horizon and TD/Commerce Banks, and has received The International Women’s Exchange Compass Award, The Humanitarian of the Year Award and Ebony’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Jim is a designer and has worked with celebrities like Ryan Seacrest, Hayden Panettiere and The Pussycat Dolls. Jim also made a dress for Evangeline Lily for the cover of Los Angeles Magazine and designed a red leather Jumpsuit for Christina Milian.

 
Louanna Rawls, Emil, Merle Ginsberg and Tressa

Louanna Rawls is a stylist for celebrities like Robin Thicke, Yoko Ono, Kim Kardashian and Kendra Wilkinson. Rawls currently works as a celebrity wardrobe stylist, costume designer for movies and commercials and is a personal shopper.

Emil is a designer who launched his own line, EMIL Couture. He has a number of clients one being Stevie Wonder’s wife, designer Kai Milla.

Merle Ginsberg is a fashion critic who has been featured in W Magazine, Women's Wear Daily, Harper's Bazaar, Rolling Stone, The London Times, Elle Decor, People Magazine and others. Along with being an L.A. based journalist, editor, author and TV personality, Ginsberg is the editor in chief of the Hollywood fashion website Fashionrules.com.

Tressa is self-taught designer and the founder of Fierce Couture. In 2004, she was chosen by Gen Art as one of their Fresh Faces in Fashion.

Source: BravoTV.com

Photo Source: BravoTV.com

—Heather Youkhana

Project Runway's Dismal Season

Last week, Project Runway's season finale aired on Lifetime and for the first time in the show's six-season run, ratings were the lowest ever.

Thursday's episode was watched by 4.2 million, in comparison with 4.8 million who watched the season five finale on Bravo. And the rest of the season was no better. After its record-breaking season premiere attracted 4.2 million on August 20, a peak for both the series and its new home, the numbers dwindled by nearly a third. And this was only by the first few episodes!

Many are claiming the weird time travel affect as a reason why. Heidi Klum, in usual supermodel shape, had gotten pregnant in the interim and gave birth in early October, while guest judge Rebecca Romijn, who looked ready to pop, had her twins in December 2008. Another reason could be the locale (seriously, fashion NOT in New York?!) and ho-hum casting. There's only so many snarky comments from a designer with no personality a viewer can take.

Many know that this was part of the season that got caught in the court battle of the Weinstein Company making the move from the Bravo network to Lifetime. Lifetime snatched seasons 6 through 10 in April 2008 for a reported $200 million. But the show remained in limbo during the messy court battle, which resulted in a year long delay between filming in the fall of 2008 and the recent season debut.

-Taneisha Jordan

Source: Entertainment Weekly, WWD
Photo: Associated Press

Project Runway Season 6: The Finale! Memorable Quotes from Last Night's Episode.

  

Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn at Bryant Park

So here we go. Are we excited to see this finale, or are we excited to be one episode closer to the next season, which Nina Garcia has promised us will be much, much better than this lackluster season?

Well, no matter what, Bryant Park is a very exciting place. And it is always thrilling to see someone hit their stride and jump head first into their first career, like each of these three designers did. As the episode starts, we're in a very familiar Project Runway place-- the pre-Fashion Week work room. The ladies are sick and stressed, trying to finish their collections including, of course, the dreaded thirteenth look. Carol Hannah is struggling with the stomach flu, but Chris really stepped up to support her as her "tailor"... I think he's found his role! Irina, of course, gets all accuse-y on Althea for, once again, allegedly stealing her look. This time it's a smokey eye. For Irina to lay claim to over-sized sweaters and the smokey eye, and claim that Althea is stealing her ideas, is ridiculous beyond words. And, with a little help from Tim and some fittings, we are finally to the runway.

  

Judges Suzy Menkes, Nina Garcia and Michael Kors

First we have Althea, who sounds like a child as she introduces her collection-- inspired by sci-fi movies from the '50s and '60s and yet is forward looking. These looks are pretty good looking, well fitting, and wearable. Very cool and will work great as separates, but maybe a little plain. In judging, Nina likes the green dress, which I thought was a great color but a little shapeless. Althea brings in extra-long-sleeved, oversized sweaters, and jodphur style pants in black, white, khaki and silver. Her collection was stuff I would love to buy at a department store, but maybe the ideas and concepts were not big enough for the Fashion Week platform.

 
 
 
Althea's Designs

Next up is Carol Hannah, who has lived through the flu to deliver. She's wearing a look that could be a part of her collection! Not sure I like that. Carol Hannah's collection is inspired, as we know, by Duke University's gothic architecture and fairy tales. It has absolutely great, innovative shapes, but something about the makeup and hair was a little reminiscent of the '90s. But hey, maybe since the '80s have been so big, the '90s are the next big future look. I absolutely adored CH's first look (Nina loved it, too!), but sadly not all of her big looks delivered like that first one. I didn't love the little blue riding hood cape, and I thought some of the pieces just looked tossed in. She mixed gold, black, teal, eggplant, and chocolate brown in a way that was not totally successful for me, and let to a group of looks instead of a line or collection. The judges, (which included Suzy Menkes, of the international Herald Tribune!) mentioned that they though it was lacking cohesiveness, too. Either after six seasons, I could judge this show myself, or it has just gotten extremely predictable. I'm gonna guess the second is probably the case!

 
 
 
Carol Hannah's Designs

Finally, we have Irina, who we know is presenting a nearly all-black collection of clothes meant to shield a woman from a harsh urban environment. Irina and Althea's collections look so much alike with over-long sleeves, over-sized sweaters, and a focus on black, that it may be an issue for both designers. If they didn't kind of hate each other, they could work together and be the next Proenza Schouler! I think we missed a lot of the details of Irina's collection because of all the black, so I want to say I really liked it, but I can't absolutely state that. Also, we have already seen the best pieces, like her thirteenth look and original t-shirts. The hair was distractingly fake, but her collection also was the one with the most vision. I think she probably should have left the helmet off the evening gown, but the helmets were rocking as a whole.

 
 
 
Irina's Designs

My final prediction: Even though both Althea and Irina's collections looked like knock-off Alexander Wang collections from a few seasons ago that Erin Wasson would probably wear, Carol Hannah probably can't win here. Her collection was just not collection-y enough. I feel like Irina has got it in the bag after first viewing, for the impeccable finishing and completeness of the looks.

 

Lo and behold, Carol Hannah is indeed "out" first. And she handles it like the awesome, cool, and down to earth girl that she is. And after at least three choruses of the dramatic Project Runway music, Irina is announced as the winner! No shock there. And she finally shows a little emotion! And her dad cries. And Nina cries. That was pretty awesome. Our villainous diva character has taken it home again, in the style of Jeff Sebelia and Christian Siriano. But we like her in the end, because she made her dad so proud! And while her collection maybe wasn't groundbreaking, there was definitely a leather jacket or sweater we'd probably all wear in it. So we are happy to see where she goes and where we can buy her clothes!

Your last memorable quotes until next season!

This is a make-it-work moment! - Tim to Althea

I don't feel like I'm going to die! - Carol Hannah

That's Althea! - Irina, basically calling Althea a hack.

Can you believe whats going to happen to you? You're going to Bryant Park! - Tim

Tim's getting really, really frantic. That is a little unnerving because Tim is usually the calm in the room. Things must really be in bad shape. - Althea

This is CRAZY! They should all be in their looks by now! - Tim, freaking

Quite honestly, we've seen a lot of the warrior woman. - Michael to Irina

She played with the color, she just didn't play with it enough! But she actually played with it more than anyone else. - Michael and Nina on CH

What I love about Althea is that she has a sense of coolness. - Nina

She had, certainly, the best sense of showmanship. - Michael on Irina

Well unfortunately, let's be honest, you're like okay well half of this, I'm kind of lost. - Michael on Irina

I mean, nobody gets to do this. Who gets to do this? It's crazy. It's like simultaneously the most bizarre and most amazing experience of my life. - CH

You're line was sleek, modern, cohesive, and it told a story. And you knew what kind of woman you were designing for, and you really did articulate that to all of us beautifully. - Heidi

I may not have been "the winner" but I'm still a winner! - Althea

All good things take a lot of work and effort, and that's why they're great, so it was well-worth it. - Irina

Until next year?

—Hayley Wells

Also, don't forget to check out one of our favorite sites dedicated to all things Project Runway...Blogging Project Runway!

Project Runway Season 6 Episode 12: Season Finale Part 1. Memorable Quotes from Last Night's Episode.

 

The all-ladies final commences! And like every season, Tim goes a-traveling, and we got a quick look at the collections before the ladies got to work in New York. Tim went to Huntington, NY to see Carol Hannah's Duke University-inspired collection. He saw Irina and her yappy dog on the Upper East Side, and Althea and her boyfriend in Dayton, Ohio. Tim dished out the criticism – stuff was matronly, overworked and losing its sophistication. But we're hoping he got those girls on track!

 

 
Tim Gunn visits Carol Hannah

 
 
Tim Gunn at Irina's apartment

 
 
Tim Gunn visits Althea

Back in the workroom, the girls got to sewing and casting models. There wasn't the usual eying down of each others' collections, since poor Carol Hannah rolled up late and had the stomach flu. Nina and Michael appeared to tell the ladies how to make a great show and a sell-able collection. (Irina - Nina's right, only Christian Siriano can pull off a monochromatic collection!) And Heidi comes in "surprise!" telling them they need to do a 13th piece for their collection! But they get a little help from their friends.

 

Nina Garcia and Micheal Kors give advice

 
Christopher helps Carol Hannah, Gordana helps Irina and Althea got to choose Logan! 

 

Back to Mood one last time!

 
One last look at Logan.

And since there were no winners or losers, before we knew it, it was time for your memorable quotes!

I'll forgive but I'm not gonna forget. - Althea

I think Carol Hannah and Althea, they're intimidated. They know I've done well so they are expecting me to take the big guns to Bryant Park, but I'm bringing a tank. I taking the whole army with me if I have to. - Irina

I have made pants! - Carol Hannah

I love a kitchen! - Tim Gunn

I was a really awkward kid. I had like long monkey arms and braces and big ugly glasses. - Carol Hannah

To me, elegance is always in, so whatever it is, I just feel like it always has to be elegant. - Irina

You can't have this whole thing, it's too old looking! I mean it looks really costume-y. It's either, well, it's Edwardian era but she's visiting the Wild West. This can't walk down that Bryant Park runway looking like this. - Tim to Althea

I don't trust Irina any farther than I can throw her. - Althea

When I first come in, I think there's a little of "Oooh, she made it!" - Carol Hannah

If her grandmother were here, maybe the grandmother could wear it. - Tim Gunn

This just looks like borderline Hillary Clinton. - Tim Gunn

Right now this is looking a little bit like chaps. - Tim Gunn

Good God! You have to go go go. I'm gonna leave you alone. - Tim Gunn

Until next week!

—Hayley Wells

Also, don't forget to check out one of our favorite sites dedicated to all things Project Runway...Blogging Project Runway!

Project Runway Season 6 Episode 12: The Final Challenge. Memorable Quotes from Last Night's Episode.

 

The last challenge has finally arrived: "The Art of Design." The designers get the usual blank slate for their challenge this week. Like in past seasons, they get to choose the inspiration for their designs from beautiful decor, art and architecture—this time of the The Getty Center. Chris got inspired by a rock fountain, Carol Hannah by a bed, and Irina by a painting of ladies in dresses. Gordana followed the inspiration presented by Monet, and Althea crafted her work after the building itself. And words got catty in the confessional! It seemed like everyone was ragging on somebody.

 

On the runway, designer Cynthia Rowley took Michael Kors' place and Cindy Crawford was the guest judge. Christopher presented a gray rock-and-algae inspired look that was nice on the top but heavy and weird on the bottom. Althea's skirt was ambitious-- maybe too ambitious! She barely finished her skirt and her shirt definitely look unfinished. Irina presented a flowy, diaphanous gown that was pretty, but like Ms. Crawford, I definitely thought the accessories were weird. Clunky shoes and thick bangles don't go with a light, flowy dress like hers! Carol Hannah showed us a gorgeous formal gown—but a safe one that was a lot like her previous gowns. And finally, Gordana designed a dress for an angel—pretty and definitely reminiscent of her painting, but also safe and simple. The judges seemed overwhelmingly nonplussed, especially Nina. She's said in other interviews that the best designer this season in her opinion was Ra'Mon, and he was auf'ed ages ago. And after seeing the plain looks tonight, we think she might be right!

So who's going to Fashion Week at Bryant Park? Irina, Carol Hannah, and Althea get the pass, despite some of their problems. Althea got by on confidence and her vision, because the judges definitely let her know that her look was NOT good this time around. And even though Gordana presented such a pretty gown, the judges auf'ed her for not really understanding who she was as a designer. And Christopher also got the boot, and we've been waiting around for that to happen. His stuff was decidedly amateurish. I'm down with this decision, and excited to see the Fashion Week collections (because surprisingly, no I haven't seen them... even though this happened months ago!).

 
Irina — "You're In"

 
Carol Hannah — "You're In"

 
Althea — "You're In"

 
Gordana —"You're Out!"

 
Christopher — "You're Out!" (finally!)

And now, your memorable quotes!

It's too big to be rabbit! It's a giant, giant Scandinavian rabbit... - Tim

Althea's kind of like King King, she wants to grab everything. Today with the table space, I'm like you have three tables, do you really need to come-- like I have to see you in front of me, I have to see you next to me,  but you know her highness needs to iron. - Irina

I think she's just out for blood. - Althea

You know what they say, the dogs that bark, don't bite. - Gordana

Well, too bad Carol Hannah, we're not here to serve you. - Gordana

But they look like stalactites! - Tim to Chris

It's looking a lot like roadkill, it worries me and seeing it with this, it's like a post apocalyptic moment. - Tim

It's just a panel of puckering. - Tim

Althea might have a problem. - Carol Hannah

I know my place in this competition, I'm the wacky, weird guy who doesn't listen and just does whatever the hell he wants to do. - Chris

Gordana's dress is a simple silhouette. The simplicity is beautiful and it's a beautiful dress, but it's not a last challenge dress. - Althea

I feel like I'm in an adventure movie, and I'm running on one of those bridges, and I'm running as fast I can before it breaks off completely. - Carol Hannah

It's pretty and it's kinda dirty. - Chris, on his design aesthetic

Christopher's very confident, but it's a false confidence, because he's so in his head, that he can't see anything outside of it. - Irina

Sometimes she does an okay job with the construction, but most of the time, it's really poorly finished. - Irina

I wanna wow those judges, I want Nina Garcia's stilettos to blow right off of her feet and shoot across the runway! - Tim

My garment represents my soul, not only my capable hands. - Gordana

It's a bit of mess-fest. I'm bit shocked to see this from you today. I feel like you bit off so much more than you could chew. - Heidi to Althea

I think the length is very old lady. - Nina to Irina

Until next week!

-Hayley Wells

Also, don't forget to check out one of our favorite sites dedicated to all things Project Runway...Blogging Project Runway!

Isaac Mizrahi, Naeem Khan Benefit From Shopping Network Fad

Naeem Khan

It seems shopping network acronyms are on everybody's lips these days. For those who initially scoffed at the decision many designers made to join forces with the likes of QVC and HSN, the numbers are speaking for themselves. Isaac Mizrahi first made headlines a few months ago by announcing he would be hosting his own show on QVC featuring a wealth of the designer's favorite things. 'Isaac Mizrahi Live' will debut on QVC on Dec. 4th with the designer showing off products from sequined bags to toggle coats to cheesecake. But despite the product hawking nature often affiliated with shopping networks, Mizrahi insists that the show will be much more Oprah-esque talk show. He recently told WWD that has been actively involved in the design process of the show from start to finish, and feels confident that every item produced under the new  partnership will radiate his signature upbeat aesthetic.“I create, that’s what I do. I’m an artist. I’m a designer.”

In the thriving world of the Home Shopping Network, designer Naeem Khan has been hitting it big. Khan does fine enough on his own selling 4 and 5-figure gowns to celebrities, royals, and other assorted lucky ladies in need of a serious dress. His "Timeless" collection made specifically for HSN was unveiled in New York at his Garment District studio on October 19, and hit the network ten days later. On October 29 at 8 p.m., the Timeless Naeem Khan collection, consisting of 10 styles, reached audiences when the designer himself made his first appearance on the network. According to HSN, seven styles sold out in less than 10 minutes after heir introduction. Khan's favorite piece, the solid sequined v-neck dress, priced at $499.90, sold out in 3 minutes."The collection instantly connected with the HSN customer, which I think is because the customer recognized that it was based on elegant, chic shapes," said Khan. "Timeless rather than trendy. And the prices fit the bill." All the styles were produced by Khan and then supplied to HSN, ensuring the highest level of quality. Several pieces remain available online, as a certain number of items are reserved exclusively for e-commerce sales.

So now that Mizrahi has booked himself a show and Naeem Khan can't keep his collection in stock, maybe even more designers will turn to the gold old tube to help them appeal to a more diverse audience. Khan, for one, is convinced.
"We were expecting the reaction to be positive, but it was above and beyond," said Khan. "The show had to be cut short because we sold out!  This really speaks to the potential and the power of HSN."

Article Source: Fashion Week Daily, WWD
Photo Source: Fashion Week Daily
-Alia Rajput

Project Runway Season 6 Episode 11: The Designers Finally Get Feisty! Memorable Quotes from Last Night's Episode.

 

So my editor got me back on board the Project Runway train. Apparently, next season will return to New York, Michael and Nina will be around every time, and producers are promising it won't suck (we hope).

Now here's this week's challenge, and finally, it's a good one! And original, too. Create a companion look for your best garment so far. Poor Logan is the only one who didn't have an actual winning look, so they hooked him up with his look from the first challenge.

Finally, as promised, the designers get feisty! Althea and Irina rip on Logan for stealing Althea's collar. Irina turns on Althea for stealing her big sweater. Althea calls Carol Hannah a one trick pony, and Logan makes fun of Christopher's propensity to BUY MORE FABRIC when he doesn't know what else to do. Someone talks about Gordana's dated look and Logan calls Irina mean. And finally, Irina gets at what we are all thinking—Logan hasn't been sent home simply because he's good looking. It's too good!

 

To the runway! Past contestant Nick Verreos is there to take Michael's place and our guest judge is the very pretty and funny Kerry Washington. The top is Carol Hannah with a darling cocktail dress. Althea's up there too with a pants-and-sweater outfit that everyone wants to own. And Irina rounds it out with a cocktail dress and sweater based on her Aspen look. Logan winds up in the bottom with his space-agy cocktail dress. Christopher's mountain of a bedskirt dress lands him in the bottom. And Gordana's dated jacket makes her lose her edge.

Who won, and who went home? Althea gets top marks, and her model does, too! Tanisha rocked those pants. And Logan sadly fails to make it through. His outfit was definitely too Jetson-y. We'll miss his handsome face!

 
Althea - The Winner

 
Irina

 
Carol Hannah

 
Gordana

 
Christopher

 
Logan "You're out!"

 
One last look at Logan - "auf Weidersein!"

And here are your memorable quotes!

Two boys? How did that happen? - Logan

During this whole process, you know, I've been all over the place. Congratulations, congratulations, great work, good work, fantastic, stunning. Now, sucky, we hate it, we hate you, you're fat. Ahh. - Christopher

Christopher goes out and buys 30 yards of lining, which is kind of his signature for a lot of the challenges is just volume, volume, volume. I don't know if the judges are sick of it yet but some of the fabrics he buys just look cheap to me. - Logan

How's your white mountain? - Carol Hannah to Christopher

This is youthful, vibrant, sexy... For me, this looks like her mother. - Tim to Christopher

Right now, it looks like it's waiting for a diaper. - Tim to Althea

How uncreative are you that you have to steal ideas from other people. I hate Logan. - Althea

Christopher's dress, what are you gonna say about except, why is one dress throwing up the other? - Irina

He thinks cause he's like cute that he can do whatever the fuck he wants. - Althea on Logan

I'm done thinking... now I'm gonna work. - Carol Hannah

I think a lot of designers have to worry. Usually, you know, I can pick out one or two that I think might be in trouble but at this point, now that I have a minute to see what everyone else did, I think a lot of them need to worry. - Irina

I'm here to design, not make friends. - Irina says the most cliche line in reality show history.

Irina has the nickname Meana Irina for a reason. - Logan

I'm really surprised that the judges haven't labeled her a one trick pony. - Althea on Carol Hannah

It reminds me of my grandma's couch. My grandma has better taste than that. - Logan on Gordana

Are you insane or are you drunk? You're supposed to get inspiration from your own look, not from mine. - Irina turns on Althea

It almost looks like she's a carnival float. - Nina on Christopher

I think the top part of it is really beautiful; I think the bottom is a little bit you took the bed skirt with you. - Heidi

She just looked like a former Russian model who just married a millionaire. - Nick

It looks like an office worker in Warsaw, Poland. - Nick

I think the simplicity makes the dress kinda delicious. - Kerry

It just looks like a fashion project from a student. - Nina

It does scream a little bit Judy Jetson. - Nick

It was like an outfit for a music video back in the 80s but not even for the lead person. - Heidi on Logan's look

To me it was like you know those lizards that when they're trying to scare people their necks pop out? - Kerry on Logan

Last week I told him, turn up the volume, who are you? And now he's like, I'm about zippers! So I give them 50 in one outfit! - Oh, Heidi. So snarky.

That was like the saddest, most drab thing. - Heidi on Gordana

There's like children hiding underneath. - Kerry on Christopher

Until next week!

-Hayley Wells

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Nina Garcia Dishes On This Season's Project Runway

 

Thankfully Nina Garcia has returned to judging Project Runway. Things were simply not the same without her. Granted, I have my many issues with this season including disagreeing almost every week with who stayed and who was auf'd, and I'm happy to report that Nina has her qualms too. She opened up to EW about this season of Project Runway. 

She touched on the lack of consistent judging this season, saying, "I think that we make a really good team: Heidi, Michael, and myself. We have a really good rapport in terms of deliberating. And perhaps that's what is missing. And we all bring different things to the table. It's a combination of personalities that works." We wholeheartedly agree. 

While viewers are certainly on the fence about the judging this season, Garcia also disagrees with some of the decisions. "When I didn't see him, I was like, "Who ousted Ra'mon?! Who did it?! Who killed Ra'mon?! [...] I know what Ra'mon has shown before. [...] Even if he has a bad challenge, I know what he's capable of. But when I'm disconnected for a few weeks, it's harder for me to connect with the history of what he's doing. And the same goes for the judge that comes in. They're really judging them on that particular date."

She even went so far as to say, "I would have done things differently. Some things would have been different." Including the decision to eliminate Epperson. 

Thankfully, next season the team is back in New York, and according to Garcia, "We're all there the entire time. We're all there. Nobody missed anything. Nobody was even sick. Nothing!"

Thank goodness! That gives me hope for the next season!

-Nina Krek

Story/Interview: EW

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