tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post7119088124090256326..comments2023-10-07T03:31:20.223-04:00Comments on Gratz Industries: Project Runway 5 - Episode 12 PreviewGratz Industrieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857642568906965743noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post-83521298342825385052008-10-02T01:31:00.000-04:002008-10-02T01:31:00.000-04:00I like Kenly! I think she does very good, differen...I like Kenly! I think she does very good, different clothing! <BR/><BR/>And everyone attacks her, I am proud of her for speaking up and defending herself! She shouldn't take the brutality, her personality is too bright for that:)<BR/><BR/>Great article though!aroukinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07560486680611602051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post-35918491316772491742008-10-01T21:21:00.000-04:002008-10-01T21:21:00.000-04:00Oh, no! You're right! Ack!Oh, no! You're right! Ack!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post-74057316389167548662008-10-01T16:42:00.000-04:002008-10-01T16:42:00.000-04:00Face it. Except for Leanne and Korto this lot were...Face it. Except for Leanne and Korto this lot were a bunch of mediocrities. Jerrell is hit or miss. Kenley is too up her own ass to learn. None of them is America's next big designer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post-44207838734195241632008-10-01T16:14:00.000-04:002008-10-01T16:14:00.000-04:00Sorry, I can't go there with you in your comments ...Sorry, I can't go there with you in your comments on Kenley and Suede, or with the conspiracy theories re: the show's producers. Suede was in the bottom three FOUR times in a row, and deserved to go. Was his the worst? No. But at this stage in the competition I don't see why the judges wouldn't (or shouldn't) take into consideration who they believe has the ability/talent to show a collection at Bryant Park. Suede clearly doesn't have it - if you don't believe me take a peak at his horrible decoy collection. <BR/><BR/>Although I believe it is possible that the producers may try to "encourage" the judges to keep certain contestants stay around for entertainment purposes, I don't believe they would do so - or that the judges would be that pliable - at this late stage in the competition. The reputation of the show rests on them discovering real talent and putting on a decent show at BP, not sending out clowns and drama queens. <BR/><BR/>p.s. It didn't help that the challenge was so lame - poorly explained (when was it decided that they be stage outfits?) AND poorly organized (wasn't having the guest judge come from Hip Hop a distinct disadvantage for the designer who got assigned that genre?) Yes, Kenley's outfit was a mess but the whole episode was a dog IMOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post-45193591988354701792008-10-01T15:06:00.000-04:002008-10-01T15:06:00.000-04:00Suede was not a strong designer, but, I think ther...Suede was not a strong designer, but, I think there is a tendency to bend over backwards to see merit in Kenley's work, just because she is despicable and a horrible human being. <BR/><BR/>However, I think that most of Kenley's dresses are very mediocre in construction and concept. They remind me of my High School doodles, or any designer's most early expressions.<BR/><BR/>She IS young and allowed to have room for growth, except she believes she is already fully baked and a great master genius, finding helpful suggestions insulting. That's what makes her a hack designer who will never grow or develop into a great name. <BR/><BR/>This show was a big break for her, and she'll ride on fame from it, but, she is undeserving to go much further in the industry, although I would put money on her being one of the final three. <BR/><BR/>It was obvious that they cherry-picked her all season, despite her talent, and inspite of her sometimes silly styles, horrible personality and sociopathic tendencies towards others like laughing when they are being criticized.<BR/><BR/>This legal business with the show being held up in court and stopped from going to Lifetime may be KARMA, in my opinion. This show was built upon the integrity and belief in the judges and Tim Gunn's graceful presence. The producers have spit in our faces, and while they may have given designers liberty in the past, to advance when undeserving, never has there been a worst designer allowed to usurp the dreams of those who's clothing was much stronger, and whose ethics were 100% more evident. <BR/><BR/>Shame on Project Runway for this grand travesty. Kenley is a mess. We all know they'll keep this brat, and that's why the show has lost all credibility. I don't even look forward to watching anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post-43181218677227639162008-10-01T14:18:00.000-04:002008-10-01T14:18:00.000-04:00I always enjoy the predictions - and I'm with you,...I always enjoy the predictions - and I'm with you, when it's heart vs. head, go with the head.<BR/><BR/>If there's a Safari and they're going across a bridge, are they going to Great Adventure in New Jersey? I grew up in NJ, and it leapt immediately to mind....TropicalChromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15400443106764696620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post-45281853343426062902008-10-01T13:58:00.000-04:002008-10-01T13:58:00.000-04:00Where the heck in NYC is there a safari ride? Neve...Where the heck in NYC is there a safari ride? Never been there. Eldest son went but stuck to punk rock shrines around the city.the dogs' motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11512888563325865616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post-145600747141121582008-10-01T13:45:00.000-04:002008-10-01T13:45:00.000-04:00There's a clip on the bravo site showing the desig...There's a clip on the bravo site showing the designers going on a safari ride.Bittybishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02105772890497209267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post-19112155082852179592008-10-01T13:03:00.000-04:002008-10-01T13:03:00.000-04:00@Eric--Calm down, calm down. We weren't saying tha...@Eric--Calm down, calm down. We weren't saying that Suede deserves to be in the final four more than Kenley, just that, based on that one runway show, Suede's look was better than Kenley's. That Kenley is a far better designer than Suede, overall, is not in question. That's the whole point behind our Big Board of Shame. Coming into this week, Kenley had 17 points. Suede had <I>2</I>. And we've said all along that if Kenley is booted from the show, the talent level would take a significant hit. Personally, we really like Kenley's designs. (For the most part.)<BR/><BR/>But are the contestants judged on overall performance, or on the quality of the garment they send down the runway that particular week? It's <I>supposed</I> to be the latter, but the fact that Kenley is still around is a testament to the fact that the judges <I>must</I> consider past performance when making decisions.<BR/><BR/>One of the most interesting things said by Heidi this season, on a couple of occasions, has been, "Am I interested to see more work from this designer?" That's a great question for a judge to ask, and I can completely see that working in Kenley's favor during any judging. we too want to see more from Kenley; not so much Suede.<BR/><BR/>So please, don't tell us we need to stop fooling ourselves. We're not fooled: Kenley is the better designer. She hasn't helped herself with her attitude, that's for sure, and we don't mind saying so. But we're under no delusions that the stronger designer--over all--was kept and the weaker one was sent home. Though we like Suede's personality, I don't think you can read this post or any of our others and argue that we're major fans of his work...Alan Gratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528858793775172285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post-41500671152553791552008-10-01T12:41:00.000-04:002008-10-01T12:41:00.000-04:00I get it. People really don't like Kenley. She's a...I get it. People really don't like Kenley. She's annoying, she's rude, she doesn't take Tim's advice, ect. But really? Suede deserves to be in the final four more than she does? Really?! Suede has been lackluster through the entire season, while Kenley has been in the top several times. She has had some of the best designs of the season, so come on, and stop fooling yourselves. Kenley has been top three material since the beginning of the show, and the judges know that. They didn't kick her off because she is a better designer than Suede and even though her outfit was clearly worse than Suede's in the last challenge, she is a much better designer. You all know the truth yet fight against it because she annoys you. Accept it. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and the whole accusation that all Kenley can do is put out a 50's style dress is totally undeserved. Look at her designs throughout the season and you will see 2 designs at most that adhere to this aesthetic (one of them doesn't even really count, because everyone went for that look in the Olympic challenge).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post-78811501102547646552008-10-01T12:20:00.000-04:002008-10-01T12:20:00.000-04:00At this point, we have four very unique and divers...At this point, we have four very unique and diverse designers. Any of them is talented enough to win, but who would make the "Best" winner? Who has the personality to make the most of the show? Who will wear the badge of "Project Runway Season Five Winner" proudly and represent the show well? <BR/><BR/>Honestly I think that person is Jerell. He is outgoing and fun and likeable. He gives a good interview and a good soundbite without being unkind or crude. I can imagine him working with celebrity clients and he just sort of fits in with the fashion scene a little better than the others. <BR/><BR/>I do not believe that he had the strongest collection at Bryant Park, but I do think we should consider that maybe NO ONE is eliminated this week. <BR/><BR/>Don't count Jerell out just yet!LauraKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12592353267304087555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post-22904439969212176492008-10-01T09:58:00.000-04:002008-10-01T09:58:00.000-04:00@Kristin--Thanks for saying so, and thanks for rea...@Kristin--Thanks for saying so, and thanks for reading! We do love writing up these posts.<BR/><BR/>@tbone--Ihadn't thought about the Alison/Vincent decision, but that makes sense. To my mind, the best evidence for meddling were a couple of Santino Rice decisions in season two--particularly the lingerie challenge in which Daniel Franco was aufed, and later the decision to keep Santino over Nick Verreos in the designer makeover challenge. Your point about early season/late season producer strategy makes sense though, and it's possible they really did dislike Nick's puckery womenswear suit on Daniel V. more than Santino's disintegrating, unflattering nightmare of a jumpsuit on Kara. Still, Santino was good TV--maybe the best TV PR ever had. He knew it, they knew it, we knew it.<BR/><BR/>As to Nina, yes, I agree that she often holds sway on those final decisions. I almost wrote about the "Don't bore Nina" axiom--that seemed, in the end, to be Suede's undoing. Still, I think Nina's distaste for Kenley is worn on her sleeveless arms, and it surprises me that she would keep Kenley at this point. The other axiom, besides not boring Nina, has always been, "Show versatility and growth." Better designers than Kenley (Rami and Uli come to mind immediately) have been called on the carpet for less.Alan Gratzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528858793775172285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post-24647415299174908412008-10-01T09:32:00.000-04:002008-10-01T09:32:00.000-04:00I think the most obvious example of producer meddl...I think the most obvious example of producer meddling in the outcome occurred in Season 3.<BR/><BR/>Nothing in my book will top the injustice of Alison Kelly's elimination in the face of Vincent Libretti's kindergarten-level recycle challenge design. This occurred much earlier in the season when there was more import of keeping the "character" around longer.<BR/><BR/>Not so much with Kenley. Would they fudge the outcome for just the last 3 episodes? I don't think so.<BR/><BR/>One thing I've learned watching this show through the years is that Nina rules the roost when it comes to deliberation time. If she wants her way, she gets it. (See the Season 2 Chloe Dao finale win.)<BR/><BR/>Since she missed out on two challenges due to her Botox mishap, she has more memeories of the earlier, nicer Kenley. The decision clearly was made on past performance and Nina had had it with Suede.<BR/><BR/>And Nina always gets what Nina wants!Tbonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08582169951191781816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813155461240201466.post-91308532208025678162008-10-01T08:56:00.000-04:002008-10-01T08:56:00.000-04:00I just love reading your predictions, comments and...I just love reading your predictions, comments and all the other commentary that you do. I look forward to your posts each week.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/>KristinKristin - The Goathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08856336718919208752noreply@blogger.com