Oh hey, y’all it’s me Tamara Tattles and I will be doing your Project Runway recap today. There was a misunderstanding about this week’s recap situation so I am that substitute teacher who just woke up and didn’t really want to face this class of behavior disordered middle schoolers today, yet here I am. I stayed up very, very, very late last night working on photos for Survivor and Project Runway because that is VERY IMPORTANT! In hindsight, it was an excuse for my oversleeping this morning and missing my workout. #SelfSabotage Also the weather is shit. I have a million things to do before tomorrow and basically I am in full on bitch mode. Thank God I didn’t give up cussng for Lent. I am my own worst enemy. Moving on…
Selecting Models, Selecting Fabrics
The model selection has shocked me every single week. Nancy went first and I totally wanted her to pick DD. They have a great vibe and DD is a great model. But how the hell is Thijin Bol not snapped up right away? She has single-handedly saved some of these designers! Does she have an abrasive attitude or something? She is an incredible model. After Nancy we had a dodgeball pick and Victoria was picked last. I love how she pretended she wasn’t furious. Geoffrey got Thijin. He will need her. I’m not on the Geoffrey love train.
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They have an hour at Mood and $600 at Mood and Geoffrey once again has no idea what to do. Le sigh. Victoria is making her own fabric and it’s annoying everyone. Mostly because everyone knows she will be in final four if she sends out a naked model. Why? No one seems to know.
The Twist
I’m no CJ Bomb, but to me, tons of pink and butterflies does not say avant garde. Geoffrey has finally decided to do latex. That is his thing. He rattles off a list of celebs he has designed for using latex. So why is he just doing this now? Marquise is making pants out of chains. While I am saying,” Oh sweetie, you are so getting auffed…” Christian is acting like it could work. Huh? Christian tells Victoria she’s got a hot mess going on. But, then he moves on to people who might have to present a decent design to stay in top four.
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Next, the designers are taking in to a room that holds all of their prior designs. They pick two they think best represents their aesthetic. They will show three designs in total like a mini retrospective collection. This is a simple twist. A seamstress will do the model fittings on the two new models. Christian tries to help Brittany. But she is all in on her plans. That’s the theme of this season,”No One Listens to Christian.” Geoffrey thinks latex underwear is the way to go. And he has the usual last minute catastrophe. This time he prick himself with a needle or something. Sergio is making a Samurai inspired dress. He finally explains why he is such a know-it-all. He was picked on in school until he”exuded confidence.” He didn’t seem to learn you can be confident without putting down others.
The Last Minute Panic
The first time I watched this I totally missed the fact that the runway show was at dawn. I did kind of wonder how they had the vessel all to themselves. They get up at 1:45 am to prepare. That’s an early bedtime for me these days. Nancy decides to remove the sleeves during editing. DD agrees. These two work well together. Geoffrey explains to Thijin what lube is for. You know, other than latex.
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And here is the problem. Victoria is bashing ‘Sergio’s hair and makeup as being “so cliché.” Whoever is rigging this contest for her is also telling her what the judges are going to say about . It seems Sergio’s giant ego and cutting remarks about Christian (!!!) and Brandon have lost him this contest. I think we should be judging based on the work, not on the personality of the designers. Sergio’s loses him placement and Geoffrey’s constant sobbing somehow earns him points. One is an asshole, the other a wounded puppy. So y’all. I know you think Geoffrey is the bees knees. But on what planet is a pair of latex panties an accomplishment? Victoria’s talking head tells the whole story. Everyone is in on the fix for Victoria to win. Production doubles down on my theory by showing another confessional of Sergio’s rude arrogance.
The Runway
The Vessel is amazing. And everything is open all the way to the top. Brandon has vertigo and a fear of heights. He is unable to go to the top with the other judges. The runway show is stunning. The best we have ever had on any episode of Survivor. Everything looks amazing in this setting. Elaine and her opera glasses are everything. I liked Brittany at first. I don’t care for her past selections.Fancy Nancy’s collection is amazing.
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The judges literally gasp when Sergio’s dress comes out. They can’t say enough nice things about it. They are gushing. Production continues to interject Sergio’s bragging into the talk overs. I’m starting to think they are really amping up his bragging. These word seem very repetitive. I’m not saying he is not an ass. I am saying they are REALLY trying to sell that he is an ass because he pissed someone important off right at the gate. Even Christian was swooning over his dress.
Then comes Hooker Couture. Victoria’s collection is what I high class hooker with no fashion sense would by with her john’s credit cards. And he would probably like it. I don’t. Marquise’s chain pants somehow look good in the Vessel. But his other looks, particularly his male look, is so much better. I’m pretty sure chain pants get you sent home with butterfly girl.
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Sergio compliments Geoffrey’s look. The jacket is amazing. He is totally in. Fancy Nancy’s looks were great and the most cohesive of the bunch. Somehow even more cohesieve than Victoria’s nearly identical designs.
The Judges Comments
Shockingly, Elaine loves Brittany’s hot pink. Karlie says it is poorly executed. Nina says the “kitchiness” of the plastic butterflies is distracting. ‘Kitchy’ is not a word you want uttered in the judges appraisal of your work. She is out.
Once again the judges floor me with their compliments on Marquise’s chain pants. He is also out.
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The guest judge says that Nancy’s is one of her favorites. Everyone seems to love it except for Nina. She doesn’t like “the black cloud.” Nina is pissed Geoffrey hasn’t done latex prior to this challenge.
And then it is time for them to go against every single thing they said at the runway show and blast Sergio. They claim he is stealing looks from other designers again. Now the last time he was accused of this I agreed with the judges. But this time it is bullshit and they are just looking for reasons.
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His design is nothing like the other Japanese inspired looks we are shown by shady production. They are really going to make him squirm for his rightful place in the final four. It’s payback for all of his rude comments this season, nothing more and Nina is the primary mouthpiece. He is the rightful winner of this challenge and the season. But he will never be acknowledged as such. Sergio points out that his design is nothing like the others. Then she says exactly what Victoria said, it’s the hair and makeup. YES! This is the traditional hair and makeup of Japanese Samauri inspired looks. Shut up Nina.
The Final Four
Brandon is just decided to have fun with the whole “Victoria is the Winner of Project Runway” storyline by pretending he likes what he calls the look’s “breast hammock earring.” I love Brandon. He struggles the most with saying what he is told. He says this in response to Elaine basically saying she prefers the latex panty to the breast hammock earring. Neither should be in the final. Yet, here we are.
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And so the final four are Fancy Nancy, Sergio, Geoffrey and Victoria. Who are you rooting for? Sergio deserves to win. Fancy Nancy is right up there. Geoffrey should not win but he has a pitiful underdog story despite having worked with many celebrities so you never know. And clearly Victoria is blowing somebody.
I’m down with the final four but Nancy’s design looked like she was carrying a giant raw shrimp in front of her ?
As much as I loathe Diego his design was very nice. Hopefully geoffrey uses more latex for FW. I’m curious to see what Victoria comes up with. Should be a pretty diverse show!
Lol, I was thinking croissant or nautilus shell. I see what you mean about a shrimp though!
Am I missing something? Why are you calling Sergio by the name Diego? Is that in error or is it based on something else?
I’m genuinely curious, I feel like I missed something. Are you calling Sergio Diego for a particular reason?
I just realized I didn’t put through the two moderated comments pointing out I called Sergio, Diego for the whole entire post.
Perhaps my rant will make more sense now or not. Shout out to my onliest friend, Beets who just went with it.
I thought I missed something, was hoping to figure that out as the comments came in ???
You can all calm your tits now. You might have read that I have ten thousand things to do today. I’m sure you can find a better recap somewhere else.
My tits and I liked your recap!
Your tits get me. 🙂
Lol!
Thank-you…I needed to fucking laugh right now and for some reason your telling all of us we can calm out tits now did the trick! LOLZ! <3
I enjoyed the recap. My tits are calm.
I was so mad last night when Nina said that Nancy had done that look before. Ummm seriously? Victoria does the same thing every stinking week. I know this all fixed, it’s glaringly obvious but I still get pissed. I don’t agree that Sergio is the clear winner. That red dress with the embroidered names from weeks ago that they called a bad quincenera dress should’ve sent him home in my opinion. It was so bad. And Victoria should’ve been gone after her yellow monstrosity and we would’ve never had to see her denim diaper. Just my opinion. Sergio has redeemed himself but, I would like to see Geoffrey or Nancy win. I like both their aesthetics the best. But I’m ready to be angry yet again when Victoria claims victory with a collection of asymmetrical mini dresses.
Ps. Thanks for the great recap!
I’d be happy with either a Nancy win or a Sergio win. Sadly I predict another banana coronation.
I will be furious! What is the point of picking an undeserving winner that is not even a fan favorite? Anyone but Victoria (unless she has a deserving collection that is not hooker chic).
Yes to everything you’ve said! I felt like leaping through my screen and slapping Nina’s face when she scowled at Nancy. Is Victoria her long lost daughter that she gave up for adoption almost three decades ago? The ages work. ? Her slavish devotion to her is just bizarre. I do think that Sergio was unfairly criticized-this time-for getting too much inspiration from other designers. His look was stunning. I was a wee bit happy to see Brittany’s shock when Nancy was told that she was in. I wonder if she was thinking about her mean girl comments about Nancy, and if perhaps karma had come to bite her in the butt? I’m excited to see their final collections and though I’d be excited for Nancy to win, I’ll be happy for it to be anyone but Victoria.
Ahh, I was so glad that Brittany got eliminated and Nancy did not. Britt was so catty all season about Nancy. Karma baby! I want Nancy or Geoffrey to win. It was inevitable that the two who had been eliminated earlier and then saved were the two to go. I would have been happier with Marquis staying and Victoria going, but I’m okay with the final four. This is by far my favorite Bravo show. I am Christian Soriano obsessed.
Geoffrey can design for Erika Jayne’s next tour. The latex made me think of her. I appreciate his humility and there have been looks the judges disliked that I really enjoyed. He’s my top pick. He’s talented but also affable.
Victoria is ripping off the fashion from Jem and the Holograms, so she can design for the Misfits. Her aesthetic reminds me both of everything I loved and hated from ‘80s fashion. It’s faux edgy. I appreciate that it looks good on her own body type but I find it derivative and I don’t know if her work has mass appeal. Plus she rubs me the wrong way, worse than latex with no lube.
Sergio is so talented but I get bridesmaid from his looks.
Nancy is my other top pick. It’s so interesting to me to see her so generic in all of her photos and it seems she’s blossoming in this phase of life. I dig it. I like wide tailored pants too. ??♀️
Omg that pups face!!!! I want to cuddle that pup all day and give him/ her all the kisses and rubs!!
Aw thank you. She’s no longer with us but I miss her constantly. It didn’t feel right to change my photo so she’s still the image associated with my profiles everywhere.
Your description of Victoria’s aesthetic is SPOT ON. I fear we will have another Gretchen win. I like Bananarama AND her designs better than Gretchen’s.
It’s truly outrageous! ?
Tamara, great recap!
Well now you’re just pandering… lol CJ will (probably) be back next week.
Sergio’s dress was gorgeous, loved Nancy’s, liked Geoffrey’s. The Vessel building was interesting but seemed gimmicky to me for a fashion runway. I don’t want to have to look up and down and side to side to watch a fashion parade. I thought, silly me, that Victoria would be sent home. It looked like light skin flesh-colored not champagne as Brandon stated. Bunched up and stuffed and stitched. Didn’t know the material was neoprene until the judging. I would hate to have my dress stuck to my head behind my ear. Brittany’s pink coat was beautiful. Yes, would have been so much cooler with jeans or skinny pants. Didn’t care for Marquise’s coat and the blouse looked like the model slept in it. Chain pants were interesting. It’s unfortunate that Sergio is still clueless about tying his designs to politics or social issues. He’s been told to let the clothes do the talking. I like him, I don’t take his words as bragging any longer. All the models are fantastic and beautiful in their own way. That being said, there’s a model that is not suitable for a modern, cool look. I thought she brought down the designer’s look. Perhaps that’s the designer’s fault since they knew who would be wearing their look. If you haven’t watched the after shows with Christian interviewing each of the departing designers, watch them on Bravo TV’s website. He is a fantastic, hilarious interviewer and leaves the designers feeling better about themselves.
Team Fancy Nancy.
Team Fancy Nancy.
Obviously someone told Victoria to do busy work to make it seem like she was really doing something big. Sergio stole the show and Nancy really held her own. I won’t miss Brittany and her bad attitude. I liked her the best at first and by the end of this season I couldn’t wait to see her go.
I really dislike Sergio and his political pandering. His styling of the model was borderline appropriation instead of appreciation. I don’t think the model liked it either.
I am Team Nancy or Geoffrey. Enjoy them both!
I also liked the chain pants!
That wasn’t borderline, that was flat all in appropriation. Someone said the dress was more Tudor than Japanese so I don’t know why he went were he did, other than the model who wore it.
The chain pants and baked potato top? Really? Is judging you. Team Fancy Nancy.
Was actually stunned that Nancy made it. I think Elaine was vibrating with hate when she had to admit Nancy did good. Enjoyed the show.
Elaine’s agenda is so obvious. Last season it was ANY black designer over anyone else. Still do not see how Victoria is still there. Like or dislike of a design is subjective, but she did not follow the parameters of the challenge FOUR TIMES. (And had the worst tie-dye.) It pissed me off (again) when Nina accused Sergio of copying other designers. INSPIRATION of historical periods has been going on for centuries. Japanoise was HUGE in the 1920s and the designer’s she mentioned did it AFTER that. Egyptienne Moderne was popular when King Tut’s tomb was discovered. Janelle Monae’s 2020 Ralph Lauren dress — NOT ONE review referenced the skirt as resonating the Charles James cloverleaf. Reinterpretation is constant in art and fashion.
Marquis, I like BUT both he and Brittany were sent packing once, so it’s kind of fair play. Glad Brittany went home. It seems several of us liked her in the beginning and not at the end. As she got bitchy, her fashion went down. That butterfly dress was matronly. Laugh at and talk shit about Nancy all you want. SHE is going to NTFW and YOU are not.
I will be happy with anyone EXCEPT Victoria winning.
Thanks TT! I liked hearing your take on the crazy. The new people just need to keep coming back. The rest of us read Tamara-speak proficiently!
What is up with this SHOW? Yes, Sergio is absolutely a social idiot. I think he is just completely, totally socially ignorant and he lacks confidence no matter what he spews. But, Victoria has made flippantly rude remarks about everyone’s design – she just does it with confidence and ease! (yes Christian did it his season but he had the the talent, humor, & personality to back it up!) AND, she breaks under pressure. AND, she has proven herself to be a one-note wonder. If she wins, it will be on trend for all the Bravo shows going to the dark side this year.
Geoffrey & Nancy are the only happy endings. And their models are the best as well! I will be anxiously waiting for an all-stars challenge with all the talented & funny (Alan!) designers who went home too early!
Ok, question for all the fashion designers & graduates out there! How long does a designer have a hold on an “influenced” design? One season, two? Forever? I get it if the McQueen runway showed the geisha-inspired hair and make-up in the last 2 years. I couldn’t find the referenced photo to check. But, do McQueens’ designers now own The Geisha Inspiration? I’m pretty sure Japan does. Sergio should have modernized the look in some way to make it his own, which I think would have been a valid critique. If he had copied a unique McQueen spin on it, I understand the critique there. Help me!
Here is where Sergio went wrong in my opinion, the make up was not appropriate for the dress or his ‘social commentary’ the Onna-bugeisha did not wear make up. Why would you put Geisha style make up on a female warrior? It’s insulting, a Geisha is to entertain and perform for men. The Onna-bugeisha were real fighting warriors, not to be joked with. Sergio should have done a nude palate with a different hairstyle. I feel he confused the styling.
John Galliano does not own the rights to Geisha styling, as Janfan said the origins are from Japan plain and simple. Any other discussion about the rights of Geisha styling is cultural appropriation.
And going back to Sergio stealing the tuxedo look, a few episodes back. Sergio’s look was much more sophisticated than the Celine Dion backwards Tuxedo. If my memory serves me right, the Celine Dion look was on quite a few worst dressed lists.
Amen! Eloquently stated. Wish Nina would read it.
Ditto what Nanette said. Came here to say the same, but you said it all.
I did see Elaine being a cheerleader for Nancy. Didn’t she have tears in her eyes? Maybe she just likes an underdog. Elaine didn’t bug me as much this season. Nina might disagree.
Victoria’s ego is even bigger than her hair. Yep. It’s all rigged. She should have left with her nasty ego several challenges ago.
Sergio is a truly talented artiste with a nasty personality but I would trust him more than anyone to make my Oscar dress,
Marquis is still lost in his head but so, so talented and a nice guy.
Brittany, yuk. Good riddance.
Geoffrey did a great job.
Nancy can design better in her head. She’s had a lot of support from the other designers or she would not always have had a finished product.
This was the best yet.
Not sure if I will watch to see Vic do her snide winner’s strut. Such a mean, rude one trick pony.
Yep. That’s how I feel.
Great recap, Tammy.
There have been MANY overly confident designers like Sergio on the show over the years. I get he is NOT self aware, but he isn’t mean. Many times he has helped other designers when they have fallen BEHIND in challenges. He stands on his own work and does not try to copy other designers (in the competition). I think Nina literally has an ax to grind with him. She has, at least from my point of view, consistently picked at him.
Victoria is a sanctimonious spoiled brat. I do not understand why she applied for the show since she does not and in some cases has not complied with the challenges. If she does not like the theme she bitches,whines and plays the victim. She is a piece of work. I hope production does not rig the competition in her favor. I have to agree with TT it looks like it is going that way. She should have gone how 2 weeks ago.
Speaking of Thijin….if you go to the Belk.com website, Thijin’s gorgeous face is the first thing you see. It’s a beauty shot, then the site goes to Belk’s directory. I think she’s my favorite model they’ve ever had on the show.
First, great funny recap and spot on in some cases.
Second, don’t EVER say “slap Nina” again. She is a goddess and wicked smart.
Thought this was just an epic runway. The Vessel was such a cool venue to do it. Yep, lots of steps in stilettos. Still, the visual was incredible.
With the exception of Brittany (whom I still like), they all did incredibly beautiful, interesting pieces. Brittany’s was just a hot pink mess but that dress underneath was awful. A pair of straight leg jeans or pants would have been so much better but that pink thing – naw.
I LOVEd Geoffrey & Nancy’s looks. Geoffrey’s jacket was off the charts & agree that Thijin is the most amazing model. Glad he won. Nina’s assessment of G was on the nosey. He had gotten better & stronger every week and I’m in it with him to win it. Nancy has always presented interesting looks as well and I loved hers this week. But I’ve liked most of her designs. Plus I did her vibe.
Sergio is talented but his egotism, condescension & patronizing ways is so off putting. If he’s done “100s of runways” & doesn’t need anyone’s advice, why the hell is he here? His dress was beautiful though but even I knew the references. If was so aware of those references yet was “unaware” of the Celine Dion thing – bitch, please.
Victoria’s arrogance seems to be more cultural than anything. With the 5 month timeline (thank you for not doing the 4-5 week thing), no doubt her work will be remarkable if full of strappy cutout designs.
I was pulling for Marquise and find it remarkable that he is self taught. A few classes & that man will be unstoppable.
Again, NEVER say “slap Nina” again. ?
Right off the bat, I was annoyed at how marquis made himself an interesting shirt to go with his models unimaginative red dress on the last show. Hmm.
I loved Sergios dress, like a space age Audrey Hepburn. I just ignore his mouth. So what if it’s derivative. He did his own spin on it. Also thought Nancy’s gown was attention getting, I just wish she didn’t rely so much on black. Geoffreys top reminded me of the Chrysler building, in a good way. I also ignore his heart on his sleeve. All 3 deserve to show.
Now for the rest. I thought Victoria’s top was ill fitting and the earring thing dumb. I liked brittanys jacket, but the underdress was frumpy. A jumpsuit or different length may have worked. Marquis pleated work is beautiful, but I can’t imagine trying to sell chain mail pants anywhere outside of a fetish club. I would have had these 3 compete for the fourth runway slot.
Great recap. I also don’t get why Victoria is in the finals. Her looks are repetitive. I wonder if she will go into the stock from the store she owned and remake them. I don’t find her look to be original. One of her looks was fine but over and over… ugh. I like the looks Geoffrey chose to show especially the tie dye dress. I would like to see his collection if he can get out of his own way. Sergio’s looks are always well constructed but I’m on the fence about whether he is copying other designers or if production is driving the narrative that way. I’m sure if someone scoured past looks of other well known designers in some way the looks would have similarities to what we have seen on this season. I’m so happy for Nancy. I hope she doesn’t over do the oversized look. I would have loved to see Marquis do a collection for men. What he showed when he got it right was unique, clean and cool. Definitely not for the average Joe but I can see someone like Jared Leto or Michael B Jordan in his looks.
“…behavior disordered…” hahahahaha!
Your nom de plume, Calm tits….
I loved the neckline of Sergio’s and the pictures confirm that it was a stunning dress, but the makeup and hair detracted from it. When the model tried it on with her hair in a ponytail, I noticed the neckline much more.
Victoria has an interesting story and the clothes she wears are pretty cool if she created them. I hope her collection will be more than what we’ve seen on the show. So happy that the other 3 are in the final as they’ve had the most interesting pieces all along.
I expect that we’ll all be wearing a mudflap dress in the future.
I miss Michael Kors and Nina judging together! I also miss Heidi Klum in PR actually.
Who else thinks they will let Victoria win? Again, I don’t think she followed the challenge the best. Now, I do hope Nancy will. I was rooting for Geoffrey but..
Hooker Couture lol; even hookers make mistakes.
So Ictoria (not a typo) made ANOTHER high-low one shoulder on one shoulder off and made it into the final 4.
Shaking my head.
This recap EVERYTHING.
Just had to pop in and say that before tonights show.
Thanks, I was pinch hitting for the fabulous CJ Bomb. 🙂
I am excited to see the collections. I really used to look forward to the Tim Gunn visits and I wanted to see Christian do that but it looks like that won’t be happening.