Project Runway All Stars Episode 1 Team Challenge
of Season 2 of
Project Runway All Stars
. The first episode started with a pretty serious, All Star-worthy challenge to design and create a mini-collection based on "attitude." For this, the designers split into two groups:
Team Bold
and
Team Confident
. The creations were a reminder that some designers got their a
uf wiedersehen
prematurely, while others made you wonder why they were asked back on the show. And speaking of coming back, I was happy to see
Joanna Coles
return to "mentor" and whip these designers into shape and though she is no longer with
Marie Claire
, and is now editor of
Cosmopolitan
, both publications are a part of Hearst Magazines - so it's still all in the family. Equally happy to welcome back
Isaac Mizrahi
and
Georgina Chapman
as judges. The new Heidi is '90s model
Carolyn Murphy
. (I've always liked her!)
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WTF is this???
Andrae
, you are so lucky Project Runway knows you're good for ratings which is the only reason your ass is still in the competition. So what if this is a dog of a dress? Surely Andrae will have multiple meltdowns and outer body experiences throughout the season, making for fun entertainment.
This had the potential to be a good dress but apparently Project Runway designer
Emilio Sosa
confused the chosen "attitude" of "Bold" with "Whore." I don't know any stylish women who would wear this stupid dress.
One of the better looks from Team Bold came from
Joshua McKinley
. Okay, I'm not crazy about the exposed midriff, but everything else works. I especially like the rocker gloves. I'll admit to you right now that I'm a little biased. I like Joshua. I know, I know... he was a big bitch season 9. He bullied others and made girls cry BUT I believe he recognized that behavior and changed it. Our twitter interactions have been super sweet. So Joshua, don't be a bitch, except to Ivy!
Laura Kathleen
had the highest score for Team Bold which really isn't saying much. Laura, I like you, but if you give us Peplum all season like your first time around, I will hate you.
And then there was
Suede
... the Project Runway All Star whose design is as confused as his personal style. The shoulder cups, really? The napkin skirt? Yuck! Suede, dear, yes you are at Parsons but you are a designer on Project Runway NOT a fucking student!
The judges made cobbler out of
Peach Carr
. The horrified reaction from Joanna Coles upon learning that Peach is a tennis clothing designer was priceless! The judges hated this dress and while I won't disagree with them, in my opinion, Andrae's and Suede's designs were much worse. Peach was sent home.
TEAM CONFIDENT:
There are good elements to
Althea's
dress and some that need improvement. The shape, hem line and lace placement all work to flatter the design. I wish the black lace around the neck and shoulders weren't so wide and I hate the slit out front. Not a big fan of the black tights as well.
Guest judge and first season All Star winner
Mondo
, felt that
Casanova's
dress was a little boring. That it's strongest quality was it's tone on tone. The judges pointed out that the hem was longer than it should have been. Overall, it was a good design and everyone liked the leather & lace juxtaposition.
And next up, ready to "Lip sync for their life" is
Kayne
. Oops! Sorry, wrong reality series! Kayne, girl, this ain't no drag competition...
I love this jacket by
Ivy Higa
. The judges did too. The leather shorts, not so much. I'm with
Michael Kors
and would have paired the jacket with a skinny white pant. Ivy is clearly talented but wicked. Has she changed her ways? Time will tell.
Uli
has to be one of the most memorable Project Runway designers. This is a fabulous dress. The only thing I am concerned about is that we may see this dress throughout the season. The sophisticated maxi style dress is Uli's signature, I get it, but I hope she also gives us sleeves, separates and slacks.
The only thing troubling me with
Wendy Pepper's
dress is it's length which may be an indication of her styling aesthetic. Not good. However, the architecture of the top is fantastic and I even like the bow around the waist. Too bad the skirt's so short. What's that rufflely, shredded stuff at the crotch?!