I’m so excited to watch this episode or Project Runway! But first, a word to you guys. I am unable to recap Project Runway in real time, so please do not send me emails, or post comments about the latest episode until after my recap is up. I generally can’t recap until Friday or Saturday, so please be patient or find another venue to discuss it until my recap is up, thanks! In other news, I forgot to add time to the recording so I am going to miss the ending again! I’ll have to Google myself once I get to the end. I don’t even pull photos for this show until I watch the whole thing, so please don’t spoil me with such a few episodes left. It’ FINAL FOUR!
I’m already nervous that Edmond says that he has to either go big or go home! I hope that is not foreshadowing for my homeboy! WOW! I would LOVE 100 free room nights anywhere in the world. That is the best prize ever in the history of prizes. It’s a red carpet challenge and I think that will be great for Edmond. He loves an elegant gown. The judging will be based on drama, color and fit. That means no Morticia Adams stuff, Candice!
Who knew there was a Mood in L.A.?
Candice doesn’t listen to me and goes straight up Morticia Adams. Edward seems to be choking. I’m worried about his edit. He’s looking like the one to go. He has pulled things out before though. 
Tim’s Feedback
Tim has some concerns about Candice’s look being a bit trashy. I’m shocked he didn’t call her out for the all black. Oh my, Ashley’s dress is BAD, y’all. I’d hate to see her go, but at least it wouldn’t be my Edmond. Tim tells her that she is overdesigning and there is no focal point. Who knew that Kelly would be such a frontrunner this late in the game. I love her playful, yet tasteful textured print. Tim tells her that a long skirt doesn’t feel like her and she agrees. She says she wanted to do a jumpsuit but she was afraid. Tim encourages her to go for it. Edmond does a talking head where he questions the jumpsuit idea. Edmond as usual has two dresses going and will apparently merge them eventually. Fingers crossed for my homeboy.
I’m not sure what the point of going to L.A. was, only to go back to NYC for the runway.
OH SHIT!. Edmond is cutting his skirt super short. He really is going home, isn’t he? Did he just shave his head? Oh God, Edmond! STOP CUTTING THAT DRESS! He’s like a high school girl cutting her own hair in the bathroom mirror that keeps on cutting to fix the mistakes of the last cut.
The Red Carpet Runway
Christian Siriano is a guest judge. And he will be a judge on Project Runway: Junior! YAY! The Tim Gunn save is still available? How is that even possible at this point? I guess they would let all four make collections and then pick the top three to show? I think they have done that before.
Ashley has managed to pull out a gorgeous dress after all. I love the copper color and I swear, her model is MILES above every other model on the show. I am constantly in awe of her ability to walk the runway. She’s perfection.
Kelly’s jumpsuit is beautiful. I thought she was the clear winner in the sewing room. However, I noticed some issues around the crotch an I didn’t expect a slim fit I think a flowy pant would have made it a bit more red carpet. I was expecting it to almost look like a skirt. Still it looks lovely.
Candice’s basic black gown wows on the runway, the shimmery accent fabric picks up the light of the runway perfectly. It’s well crafted. The train makes it elegant. I like it a lot.
Oh Edmond. Homeboy, love what have you done? It’s very Vegas hooker.
The Judges Verdict
I don’t care who wins. I just hope Edmond gets saved. Everyone likes Candice’s dress but they are not blown away. Zac says it’s a bit Nancy Kerrigan. Which it totally is and I didn’t notice. Kelly very smartly says that her red carpet look is for the VMAs. Everyone likes it. Heidi loves it, Christian is not overly blown away. You can tell Edmond doesn’t even like his own look. Neither do the judges. Ashley gets some compliments from Christian and the other judges. Zac doesn’t think the fabric is red carpet appropriate. I think Kelly is going to win.
I don’t even recognize Edmond’s face up there? Is the beard new or the baldness? Or both. I’m so unhappy with homeboy.
In the close-up inspection, Tim stuck up for Edmond. So hope springs eternal for a Tim Gunn save. Kelly won. Edmond is out. Praying …. Maybe Tim will save Edmond? We didn’t see him send him to the room to pack up. I hope he gets one more shot.
This season doesn’t seem the same to me. Seems contrived… like last night, of course
we’re going to see the Tim save, I saw that coming, didn’t you?
As soon as I noticed that Tim didn’t send Edmond to clean up his stuff I suspected that he would use his “save”. I hope so as Edmond is the stand out of the season and he SHOULD win the whole thing. I will de very disappointed if he doesn’t go to Fashion week.
Me too. Crossed fingers that Edmond not cleaning up his desk wasn’t just an edit mistake but only a cheap way of trying to trick us.
I want Edmond back!
There’s a Mood is San Francisco too…
So bummed about Edmund I hope Tim throws him back in next week.
This season is different I think because it’s really about artists that want to make art. They’re not there for the BS these last 4 are supportive and heads down type workers and I like ge it! That’s what design school was for me. Fun and supportive.
You can order from Mood on the internet
I agree with the judges but hope Tim saves Edmond.
Please, Tim Gunn, use your save.
I knew Edmond was toast when he picked that fabric. He and Ashley have tendency towards self sabotage. Either that or he was just exhausted and unable to get it together for the last challenge. He is such a cutie pie and a warm spirit, he reminds me of Jussie Smollett from Empire. Swoon. Love them both!
I knew he was toast with the very first comment he made in the first five minutes about it’s a week to go big or go home. I thought he was going to use the solid purple dress and just use the sequined material for the bodice.
I feel the same way about all of it. Your post spoke my heart. There is a part of me that believes that he (producer driven) messed up on purpose so that they can show Tim using the save. I just couldn’t believe his poor judgement and taste levels when he made that wedding dress out of cards!! Lets not forget all the other awesomness.
I don’t think his problem was the fabric.
It was himself. He was over thinking things to much.
I feel certain Edmond will be saved. They were all so blah, something semi-exciting had to happen, right? I am actually really excited to see what each one will come up with for a collection. They are all so very different. Probably most excited to see Ashley & Kelly. Kelly because she is so surprisingly creative and Ashley because I feel that she just isn’t great under the pressure & time restraints of the show.
There in no question that Edmond will be saved by Tim. No pack your stuff and leave from Tim, and Heidi made sure to say that Tim still has his save to use if he chooses. I’m sorry, but Edmond choked so hard and deserves to be out!
I thought Tim was going to save Ashley with his save but he’ll probably use it on Edmond, that’s how it looked to me. I really liked Ashley’s dress, the color and material. I’m not excited to see Kelly Osbourne on the Jr show but will watch anyway, I like Christian Siriano. I love the Tyra gif, that’s from when I used to watch it. Thanks TT for the recap.
Tim has always been an Edmond fan which is why his save hasn’t been used yet. I’m really suprised that Candice has lasted this long. All that being said..Kelly for the win! I love her.
ADMIN EDIT: PLEASE DO SHUT UP ABOUT THE NYFW SHOW. NARY A WORD OR YOU WILL BE EXILED UNTIL AFTER THE FINALE.
Thank you for recapping this show, TT — I really look forward to your post! So sorry that Edmond choked but I’d be shocked if Tim doesn’t use his save. It’ll be interesting to see what the 4 designers come up with when they have more time to prepare … each has had some winning looks through the season. On a side note — I miss Michael Kors’ snarkiness. He gave some edge to the judges’ panel.
Tim absolutely has to use the save! If I recall correctly they’ve had four finalists before and did some kind of miny FW to see who goes home? I was truly SCREAMING at the TV when they were in mood and Edmond picked up that awful 80s sequined fabric…it was awful! I really want to see Edmond, Ashley and Kelly at FW because I actually want to see what they come up with, Candice not so much.
Yeah, the regularly send more than three to NYFW, so I’d bet strongly that Edmund will be joining Ashley and the other two {who I mentally can’t get past calling Boy George and Parker Posey).
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Lol Candice reminds me of the mean girl in every 90s movie..that’s probably why I dislike her so much.
I always think of the lead singer of DOA (dead on arrival) — “you spin me right round baby right round” and a wannabe goth Louise Brooks
That would be Pete Burns of Dead or Alive.
and it is really criminal what Pete Burns did, plastic surgery wise. He has admitted to being “addicted” to plastic surgery, sadly.
Oh my god I just gave myself a coronary laughing that I wrote D.O. Arrival. DUH!! Thanks for catching. And yes, his surgery choices were sad sad sad. Thought he was perfectly addictive on his own. If you can rock an eye patch after all …
Was so glad to read your post and know I’m not the only hoping that Edmond might still be saved 🙂
I’d say most hope Edmond was saved. I know I do.
Edmund could have cut two holes for the breasts and stuck my little pony stickers on her nipples, Miley would call for that dress.
APOLOGIES for the comments by Micheal H and Ericzku regarding fashion week. Despite posting here with us all season, both of them seem to feel the need to educate us on when NYFW is and who how it all works so we won’t be spoiled.
We’ve come too far to be spoiled now, Their comments will be moderated until after the finale.
Ohmygoodness! This episode was painful! I like Candace but she’s getting too big for her britches. I LOVE Kelly. She does amazing things when she makes her own textiles and steers clear of muppet fur. It’s amazing how she has classed it up without losing herself! Ashley is my favorite and I want her to be my best friend. But noooooo, you can’t get rid of Edmond, especially not now! Nononononono!! C’mon Tim!!!! Don’t let us down!
I agree with you 100%
I can’t wait to see what each designers concept for their collections will be and what they produce. Edmond has tried for so long and wants it so badly that I hope he gets to ptesent. Thanks for keeping the comments spoiler free TT.
As soon as I saw that fabric that Edmond picked out, I thought either he is a genius or he will get screwed. I feel so sad that he choked on this challenge. The real Edmund would have won this challenge and blown everybody else away. It was God-awful. What a shame.
I am such a sparkle princess that I loved Edmond’s fabric. I like anything that shines and anything with sequins. I like Ashley and Kelly is ok but Candace…not so much. She was mean to Ashley when they had to pick a team and I never forgot that. Actually, most of the girls were mean to Ashley. Go Ashley and save Edmond. They are my favorites.
I’m actually amazed how much I’ve grown to like Kelly and her work. I expected her to be cut early for her “taste” level. She is my dark horse favorite now. Ashley has been choking bad, but did a beautiful dress this week. I’ve been a fan from the beginning.
So glad Tim still has a save for Edmund, that was a mess but his overall performance has been worth getting saved.
Candice, one note designer who plays the mean girl role.
I am excited to see the NYFW collections.
I enjoy the dark horse too. She was a little much at the start but she’s the most interesting. I think they’ve said many times on this show that it is easier to rein in talent, than to whip someone into more interesting designs. I like those who play with their own textures, and that jumpsuit was cute.
I wish Edmond had went with the other dress. I fell asleep and when I woke up the ugly dress was coming down the runway. I too hope Tim will use the save. All I could think about was Mychael Knight choking on his season. And saying to myself not another one of my favorites. I hope if Edmond is saved that he or Ashley win!
Ashley was my favorite from the beginning of the show but she’s really gone downhill in the last several episodes. I hope she turns it up for the finale.
She let doubt creep in. When they had to design for the crew, her first dress was so much better than the dress she sent down the runway. Her model just wanted her arms covered up, and Ashley gave in. And although some of her fabric choices are questionable, but she is still my favorite, too. Will be fun to see an actual plus-size show. That has to be a first.
I actually liked this season, but wish they’d give designers more time and more inspiring challenges. Thanks for recapping this, TT.
I really liked Ashley’s dress this week. I would be really interested to see her take on modern plus sized clothing when she has time to create her vision. She has been in a bit of a slump and I thought it was great. But I generally disagree with the judges so what do I know. They loved Candice’s dress and where I thought it was really pretty dress I kinda imagined 12 black goth outfits walking for a show and it’s just not exciting to me. I really can’t see the finale show being that great without Edmond.
I think we can all be sure Tim is going to use his save for Edmond. I like Ashley, but I am so sick of seeing her cry and doubt herself. She cries every fucking episode. I was also happy that she didn’t make another circle skirt.
Edmond and Kelly have been my favorites thruout the season and I would be happy with either of them winning.
That bitch Candice is a bitch, arrogant, and constantly designs the same damn look time and time again. It’s like she can only come up with two silhouettes and then just changes the accoutrements that make them up. She’s boring.
I finally got caught up on the show & then I had to get caught up on the recaps. Whew! Thanks for doing this, TT. My memory isn’t the best (so take this with a grain of salt) but I always thought that Tim’s save had to be used before the final 5 or something. I noticed early on that they weren’t acknowledging that this season… I’m sure he’s going to use it on Edmond (as he should).