January 10, 2014

Project Runway has a WINNER!

January 10, 2014/ E. Vincent Martinez

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I stopped watching Project Runway All Stars about three shows into the season because I found it boring. The series lacks the allure and appeal that [regular] 'Runway' possesses. The group of talented fashion designers are just reality show leftovers given a second chance to amuse us. Though technically, Seth Aaron was no runner up but the Season 7 winner. With that said, I am so glad I tuned into the All Stars finale last night. [Mainly because Glee wasn't on!] Korto and Elena didn't stand a chance against the clean lines and modernity of Seth Aaron's collection. He earned his win with a strong, cohesive line of architecturally beautiful clothing. He's edgy and confident. Seems super cool... I loved it. View collection:

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September 16, 2013

Project Runway Southern Challenge

September 16, 2013/ E. Vincent Martinez

Project Runway's Southern Charm

Tim Gunn & Swatch at Mood... just how precious is this photo!!

Finally, fashion on

Project Runway

. I know, it's crazy! Belk's VP offered an exciting challenge to the designers: to create a look for the Southern woman. The winning design will be produced and sold at Belk stores. Most of them got it right but the bottom three got a do over - a second chance to save their runway disasters.

Helen's daisies were safe but she wasn't happy. What got into the fragile flower? She was pissed! Helen felt that she worked to hard to be safe and should have been on top. As much as I like this dress, I just can't see it at Belk. And neither could the judges, obviously, OR it would have been in the top three.

Orange is my favorite color so perhaps that's what I like most about Justin's dress. He struggled a little bit. Not the greatest design, but he was safe.

Kate didn't win the challenge but I think she was close. The judges responded very well to the pattern and style of the dress. Belk's VP said he could see it in stores and Nina Garcia pointed out that the dress had hanger appeal.

I love the top, hate the bottom. The judges loved all of it. Alexander was a happy queen.

How Alexandria was safe, I don't know. She used the wrong fabric - too stiff to give her the flow she wanted and check out the construction around the neck line. Awful!

Bradon was the clear winner with his innovative, asymmetrical shirt dress. Both judges, Heidi Kulm and Stacy Keibler were ready to fight over who would wear it. Now that would be all too fabulous if both women were caught wearing the same dress and end up on Joan River's Fashion Police segment "Bitch Stole My Look"... who do you think would wear Bradon's dress better?? My money's on Stacy.

Dom

Jeremy

Ken

Dom, Jeremy and gaybitch Ken were in the bottom three. The judges were surprised with Dom who usually gets it "right." Jeremy created another "Madam" dress and Ken, well, whocares.com SO, Heide decided they needed another hour to re-design and were provided the assistance of a designer of their choice. Dom created the original design she had in mind for the challenge, Jeremy made a whole new dress and Ken chopped his long purple gown to hoochie level. Dom's second look was such a hit that Belk offered to purchase it as well! She deserved it! Jeremy went home. Such a pity, but his old maid aesthetic is not for Project Runway. [Try Dress Barn.] And Ken... well... his days are numbered. He gave Heidi Klum such a stare down on the runway that she gave it back and called him out on it. Heidi was NOT pleased. Ken is STUPID. Heidi is not only the host but an Executive Producer [and Goddess] ... that kind of rudeness will not be tolerated.

From the preview scenes for the next Project Runway, looks like Ken loses it again. Let's hope he goes home kicking, screaming and crying.

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September 09, 2013

Project Runway "Performancewear"

September 09, 2013/ E. Vincent Martinez

Project Runway: Spandex & Sneakers

Alexandria

Let's get physical on

Project Runway

. Yeah, that's why I watch the show. NOT! I

think it's great that

Heidi Klum

offers the opportunity to the designers to create a "look" for her New Balance line, but... I DO NOT WATCH PROJECT RUNWAY TO SEE ACTIVEWEAR. Perhaps, in the future, they could handle this as a mini-challenge as part of a greater one?? We are not going to get a WOW-factor in spandex and sneakers. Helen was the winner and Karen went home. The best part of the show was

Michael Kors

returning as a guest judge.

Bradon

Dom

Helen

Jeremy

Justin

Karen

Ken

Kate

Alexander

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September 04, 2013

Project Runway Shoes!

September 04, 2013/ E. Vincent Martinez

Project Runway gets Soleful

While some of the designers showed us they've got sole other's are clearly still sole searching... it wasn't a super wild, drama-crazy Project Runway but the weak links are poking through more and more. Frankly, the highlight for me was at the beginning when Tim Gunn introduced the challenge. It was all about shoes and what a better place to be than inside the impressive Marie Claire shoe closet with Editor-in-Chief Anne Fulenwider. Each designer chose a shoe that would inspire a runway look. There were some good designs but no wow-factors. [I think] the designers were so cautious not to over-design, as to not compete with their shoe, that the looks were kind of boring.

I don't know any women that would wear such a hideous halter, full skirt and flats! Bradon better get it together or he's going to be dancing in the streets and off the show! And by dancing I mean crying. Like a little girl. With an ugly beard.

I like Dom. A lot. I don't know what the judges are not seeing in her but I wouldn't be surprised if she kicks into high gear soon and everyone take notice. She brings a young, fresh take to everything. Her designing and styling is great. Yet she's always just "safe."

O look. It's Holiday Whore 80's Barbie. She's got the over-sized chunky sweater, tight black mini and knee high fuck-me boots. Jeremy dear. You're pretty and could read me the phone book with that sexy accent but you lack good taste. And after this week, the judges are thinking the same.

[He doesn't know it, but...] Justin gave us Ab Fab realness with his Patsy Stone look-a-like. It works though. It's sexy, tough and edgy. I would have maybe given her a ponytail.

The yellow top is the only thing I have a real issue with. Mainly because it's ugly. The skirt and jacket look good and do not need the weird looking v-shape top to make them stand out. Karen was safe.

Alexandria didn't win but she could have with this super cool thigh-high Gladiator... The judges loved the juxtaposition of the complex shoe with the effortless dress design. I loved it too.

Love it or hate it? Well, lets just say there are things about Kate's design that really work, like the flowy skirt and the blouse, somewhat. The high collar looks awkward. Though the corset-like construction is great. It's the styling I have the biggest issue with. The oversized sunglasses make the model look like a fly and the Victorian lips are just stupid.

I want to say something bad here. I really do. You know that I can't stand gaybitch Ken. BUT he designed a really good look. I can't be mean, this week.

BIG drama, not really. Alexander (above) and Miranda both created red plaid pants. Alexander was safe, Miranda got

aufed

Now this was a fluke... Helen won the challenge. What? You heard me. This fragile flower took home the win. Hey - It's a good look and I love the cape. I doubt Helen will keep it up though. Her talent and ideas aren't the most solid and her skill needs improvement. Time will tell...

Michael Kors

guest judges on the next Project Runway. I'm looking forward to that but is he filling in for someone OR do they dare have two nelly queens on the panel??!! Double the bitchery...

August 16, 2013

Project Runway Lexus Unconventional Challenge

August 16, 2013/ E. Vincent Martinez

Project Runway: Unconventional Lexus Team Challenge

Look at the tragic rockabilly-esque nightmares pictured above... lots more on that in a minute.

Project Runway delivered a terrific episode last night, though admittedly, the opening chapter made my head hurt. There were too many aspects to the challenge: 1- it was unconventional; 2- team challenge [worked in threes]; 3- three specialty stores provided materials; 4- the new Lexus IS sponsored the challenge but (vehicle model) inspiration was optional; 5- create a mini-collection. You still with me? Cuz we're about to get to the good stuff!

Celebrity stylist,

June Ambrose

guest judged. She was wonderful. Bring her back! The teams got along well, except for one... saving that juicy review for the end.

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Alexander

Bradon

Miranda

Good work from a good team. These guys worked well together, they communicated and created in harmony. Miranda's skirt is simply amazing. Made out of wall paper, the pattern is so spectacular that the judges eyes followed every move on the runway. And while I liked Alexander and Bradon's pieces, they were maybe a bit heavy on the drag queen couture. Go figure.

Justin

Dom

Helen

Justin, Dom and Helen also worked well together but I found their mini-collection to be on the dull side. I do like Dom's oragami shoulder very much. Helen's paper dress on the other hand... yikes! Not for ya working darling.

Jeremy

Karen

Kate

This was the winning team. I loved all three looks. Jeremy took home the win. He was determined NOT to create another "madam" looking frock. He was praised for the style and construction of the sexy and chic strapless dress. Karen did very well too by successfully incorprating a wide variety of materials into her design. My fave goes to Kate. Her look was totally fierce. Sexy. Modern. Edgy. Expensive. Cut-a-bitch in that dress!

Ken

Alexandria

Sue

Words of wisdom from

Heidi Klum

about not getting along in team challenges always puts you in the bottom. So true the case with Ken, Alexandria and Sue. Three talented designers who fucked it up with a blend of ego and insecurities. They were so focused on not getting along that design took second fiddle to their actions. Sue and Ken went head to head. Alexandria, who I thought was tough, needed to grow a pair. Instead she babbled on about petting a cat?? Please, no pussy talk on Project Runway! WTF. Sue couldn't complete her looked and it cost her: Aufed... BUT the worst came from little Ken. I had liked him until now. First, he tweeted his angst about his team selection being arranged. Later he tweeted that Project Runway had edited him to be a "bitch." NO NO darling... I've been around and know you're type well. NO editing necessary. Ken is a self-righteous sassy gaybitch suffering from Napoleon Syndrome. [ Click

Here

for the definition Ken, my dear.] Ken shot himself in the foot with his negative attitude. Hopefully this was a wake up call for him and he'll concentrate on challenges ONLY in the future...

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August 07, 2013

Project Runway Season 12 Episode 3

August 07, 2013/ E. Vincent Martinez

Project Runway's Coney Island "Unconventional" Fashion Ride

What do

Project Runway

fans and contestants have in common? WE love to hate team challenges. Last week's episode introduced the first team challenge of the season and paired it up with [yet another] unconventional challenge - a double fashion whammy. Most of them "made it work" while, inevitably, others struggled, a lot, both figuratively and literally. Yoplait was the sponsor and other than paying the big advertising bucks for the tv spot, they really didn't have a place. The designers started the day at Coney Island with Yoplait. "Regular" folk tasted a variety of frozen yogurt flavors which they described using only one word. Later, those words were to serve as the inspiration for the outfit(s). Mood was skipped once again. We love "Swatch." The material for the challenge came from the prizes (stuffed animals, inflatable, hats, etc.) won by the designers playing the carnival games. That was a pretty cool and creative twist. Good job guys. For some.

Disaster on the Runway; disaster on the Runway! Alexander and Justin, you silly queens, WTF is this? I admit, I was surprised to see this nightmare. It's not only "too much" it's also really bad. There is absolutely nothing redeeming about this mess. Nothing flattering. Nothing.

The best thing to happen to Karen was Bradon. She's such a snore. I like the dress. What's stopping me from loving it? Really, do I have to say it? Okay... the nasty, cotton ball of a shoulder pad! WHY? Unless if used as a duster, it serves no function to the dress.

I would like more air time for Designer Jeremy. He's so cute and I love the accent. But while he continues to give us mediocre runway like this, I'm afraid he's gonna get

aufed

. He didn't act alone, of course, Designer Ken shares the blame on this one. This is Project Runway guys, TURN UP the volume!

If this were an "unconventional" prom challenge, this dress would've worked. But it wasn't. Of course, the real problem here is not the dress but the team itself. Sue

AND

... Sandro. To be more specific [as if] crazy Sandro. I tweeted Project Runway to send him back to Russia in exchange for Snowden. Sandro, was rude, opinionated, obnoxious and disrespectful. Not only to Sue, but to everyone, including Tim Gunn. Sandro needs to go away!

Finally! A good dress. Made from stuffed animals, it was fun, quirky, stylish and innovative. A judges favorite. I was surprised and disappointed it didn't win. Alexandria and Dom did an excellent job and worked very well together, as evidenced by their look.

This was the losing design. Miranda and unicorn boy Timothy were paired together, no way was that a coincidence. They did not play nicely in the sandbox. Lots and lots of tears. Too much emotion, in a stupid, immature capacity. Miranda was safe and thank God Timothy and his sustainable ass got sent back to La La Land where he and his misplaced ego and ideals can run free among the rainbows.

Helen and Kate made an unstoppable team. And while this was not my winning pick, I can't dispute it's presence, construction and appeal. Good job ladies.

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July 29, 2013

FASHIONADO FRIDAYS August 2

July 29, 2013/ E. Vincent Martinez

Join us this Friday, August 2nd at Midtown's stylish 10th & Piedmont for the launch of FASHIONADO FRIDAYS. On the first Friday of the month infuse your late nights with a dose of fashion, art and culture. Kicking off the monthly events, meet designer Rafael Cox and preview his Spring Summer 2013 collection. We'll be presenting 3 different looks every 30 minutes. ALL night Fashion! ALSO, enjoy the FABuLous art works of Paul Wolski [more on him later this week!]

Let us know you're coming. And hey, this event is open to the public and there's no cover so bring your friends. RSVP on FB, HERE.

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See you Friday night! *Watch video above for a peek of Rafael Cox's work.

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