So after having seen the Bravo's Last Season of Project Runway ( don't worry people, it just moving to another station), I can't help but feel that the wrong person won!
I have always admired Project Runway for being one the the only "Reality" television shows for getting it right, when alot of them have already or are going to "Jump the Shark" by awarding the prize to the most drama filled person and not the most talented. But one can't help but feel that Korto should have won.

After stunning showings from Leanne and Korto.....Kenley's was not even worth mentioning ( it reminded me of a first year fashion student) The majority of guest that they asked wanted Korto to win.
Leannes collection , though stunning and the amount of work that went into it was fantastic, was the same look over and over again...




She said that she was inspired by water and waves and she certainly incorporated that with the dozens of Petals on each dress, making then flow like water back and forth when the model walked down the runway.....over and over again. But this finale wedding dress was a stunner, looking like it could be off the pages of vogue.

Korto , on the other hand, was inspired by her homeland of Africa and it came thru.....




She managed to incorporate her culture into clothing and not look like a costume...keeping it upscale and wearable . And unlike the monotonous color palette of he rcompetitior, hers was vibrant and rich, really playing to nature. This white two piece above was fantastic coming down the runway, this photo doesn't do it justice...you can't see the details.

Kenley's on the other hand, was not even in contention for the prize and everyone knew it but her!


She said that she created this line after having been inspired by Alice in Wonderland....but I have read and seen "Thru the Looking Glass" and I think that if Alice or any other charecter was wearing this, the Queen of Hearts would have definatly cut there head off.
What is so funny ( and I hope that Kenley watches herself on t.v) is that she doesn't know designers, so when everyone constantly told her that her designs had been seen before , instead of being himbled, she was defensive. Case in Point..........
Kenleys Dress (On Left) Alexander McQueens Spring 08(On Right)

Kenley's Dress (On Left) Balenciage Spring 08 (On Right)

Remember, Spring 2008 is shown Febuary 2008 of every year, long before they start taping the show ......MMMMMNNNN.THERE IS A BIG RESEMBLENCE!

And speaking of taping, alot of time, what you see on screen is not what was taped. Did you know that Jerrell & Suede actually showed at Fashion Week? As with every episode of the finals they actually have 5 designers showing due to Fashion Week scheduling and air timing. Also, because past contestants and the media is actually there, so by them showing 5 designers, it will not get leaked who the final 3 are. They just edit the ones that gets cut out.

Take a look at Jerell's line below:

Here is some of Suede's Show:






I actually like Jerell and think he is talented, BUT.... based on the other collections, he and Suede would have been in the same boat as Kenley.....not on the same level as Korto and Leanne.

Also, incase you didn't notice......Did you see several America's Next Top Model Alumni Walk the Runway?

dani

Bianca ( Top Model Cast Off)

Both of them walked for Korto's line.....Also Naima tryed out ( Did you see her in the Model Casting?) Of course she didn't get cast, but it's good to see her still trying to model.

Though Korto didn't win....this is one reality show competition where it's still about talent. And these designers, do have a career after this show, we know Korto will.............

DO YOU THINK THE RIGHT DESIGNER WON?
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF KENLEY?

What the hell was Lauren Conrad doing presenting at the Emmy Awards?
The Hills Celebutard L.C presented at the 2008 Emmy Awards and designed the dresses , along with Project Runway Winner Christian Siriano , for the Emmy "Trophy Girls"



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Though I do like this dress and color on her ( she did "design" dress as well), It is very simple and has been done before. Where is the innovation? The purpose of events like these to is show us something new and for someone who was given the opportunity to step it up, she really fell flat. This dress looks like it can be bought in Jessica McClintock and you just put a brooch in the middle! One also can't help but wonder how much "Designing" she actually did. This is one of her better ideas, but 2 classes at FIDM and a reality show doesn't make you a designer!
What also annoys me is that they have the nerve to call this "Couture"!!! I wish people would stop throwing that word around and go look up the word "Couture"....because this crap defiantly isn't it.....Wikipedia it , people!



The Red and Pink Chiffon multi layered gown that the Trophy Girl is wearing is from Christian Siriano ( pics of the dress by itself are not available right now)


This is the dress from L.C. It is actually Dark Green...plus you can tell it's hers because of that rhinestone brooch, once again tacked onto a gown....been there,done that!

Christian's dress isn't dressy enough for the Red carpet, it is pretty, but it looks like it could be worn to a less formal occasion, Though I luv Christian Siriano, L.C's dress is more black tie appropriate.

Some of my "Best Dressed" Nominee's





Maybe L.C should take a look at a "Real " Designer? Next to Christian's looks, her clothing looks simplistic and very rudimentary!

In addition to creating a dress for the Trophy Girls, he also designed one of the numerous dresses that Hiedi Klum changed into during the evening.....

THIS IS FANTASTIC!

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF LAUREN CONRAD'S DRESS?
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF HER DESIGNS?

WOULD YOU PAY ALL THAT MONEY FOR THEM?

So the new season of America's Next Top Model Cycle 11 ,kicked off on Wed and at this point, its no longer a model competition, but sadly it has just become another entertaining reality show.
In 11 seasons Tyra Banks has yet to produce a true top model, that can hang with the likes of Maggie Riser, Kate Moss, Liya Kebede or even an Omyra. Most have fallen into oblivion, others have had very moderate success in other areas, but only a rare few have have success at being an actual Model. Only three ANTM winners have the potential to be super stars, that being Caridee, Saleisha and my personal favorite ..............

Jaslene.....One of the very few "Models" that ANTM has produced. Even the great Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who commented on ANTM and Project Runway in the September 2006 issue of Harper's Bazaar, slammed it as "trash that is funny for five minutes if you're with other people. If you're alone, it's not funny. Those girls will never be the next Gemma Ward. There is no justice in the fashion business." Ward was discovered in Australia's Search for a Supermodel, a similarly-themed model reality show that was created before ANTM and aired in Australia in early 2003. Lagerfeld also served as a photographer for the French version of ANTM .


I think that they really "jumped the shark" when they made Whitney Thompson the winner of Cycle 10.. I love the fact that they have plus size modeling, but out of the two of the finalist, she was not the best model. Out of all of the plus size models that have been on this show, she may have gotten the furthest, but is the least liked. She photgraphs older and every face is the same, ...that vacant stare with the half opened mouth...on all of her porfolio pictures...the girl is only in her early 20's and looks like she is 35 .






In fact , of the the 140 + contestants on that show, only 4 girls (The girls being Jaslene Gonzalez of Cycle 9, Megg Morales of Cycle 7 and Lisa Jackson of Cycle 9 and Danielle (called Dani Now) Evans of Cycle 6)have gotten a Fashion Week Show Card, to walk the runways....for those of us that don't speak fashion, you must be "Runway Ready" and approved by the agency before they send you out On the go sees for Fashion Week, which means in shape , slim , trim and starving.

This new crop of "models" is forgettable , but does have a few stand outs, whether for the drama or actual model potential .

Isis is are resident transgender, who I think will blow all of the away....the only problem is , she won't win...not because she isn't good, quite the opposite, she is fantastic, but being transgender, some bigoted people may have a problem working with her on photo shoots, when she tries to book a gig. People might say that they are open minded, to your face, but in reality they are not.. Several girls are already hating on her, due to jealousy, most notably Clark and Analeigh..... I wish her the best.


Sheena Queen of Harlem and our little Kimora Lee Simmons ( don't tell her I said that). I can't tell you how much I love Sheena...oh , she will never be a Top Model, but the girl has got flava and is very real. I think she will at least make it to the middle of the competition, but will definitely be eliminated. Something also tells me she may get into a fight during the season ( oh please lord, make it so!)...tell me that doesn't look like Kimora



Clark our own little Moral Authority, already in the first episode she has solidified herself as a bigot, slight racist ( and I am being generous by using the word slight) and a gossipy hater. She can't stand that Isis is in the house, has already made comments about people not like that in the south ( which I highly doubt) and claims to be the best in the competition...this coming from a girl who didn't take a good picture.
My Favorite quote from her is "What is Bureaucracy ?"......Did I mention she is from a Red State?


Next weeks episode should be even better as several of the house guest question Analeigh about being a racist.... good t.v!