Runway Roundup: Week 8

Now that’s Project Runway in all its brilliance. Model drama? Check. Outrageous challenge? Check. Surprise additional challenge? Check. Teammate drama? Check. Insanely daring outfits? Check. Insanely ugly outfits? Check. Surprise designer out? Sadly check.

Yes it was a great episode and badly needed after last week’s prom misstep. Sadly Kit Pistol shot herself in the foot with what the judges correctly called her god awful ode to Scarlett O’Hara and carpet baggers. Of course it didn’t help that she had Ricky stinking up the joint as per usual. Both their ready to wear and avant-garde looks were just horrible. I really thought Kit had a chance to make it far but with Ricky squeaking by there was really no choice but for her to head home. Rami meanwhile was brought crashing down to earth by his partner Sweet P, Tim Gunn, and the judges. His avant-garde design looked like every other Rami look with its layered draping and Grecian inspired accents. I never thought I’d see the day where Sweet P trumped Rami on the runway but that’s just what happened. Suddenly a final 3 favorite is in danger of going before the crying inconsistent over the hill never has been (sorry Sweet P but you just don’t belong). On the positive tip I loved the two top teams. I still detest Victorya for the most part but Jillian is really impressing me and their collaboration was jaw dropping. That jacket was amazing and the equestrian inspired outfit underneath was just great. Unfortunately I thought their ready to wear dress was rather sloppy and didn’t really epitomize their avant-garde look and I’m guessing that’s why Team Fierce pulled off the big win. I mean really how could Chris and Christian’s dress (pictured above) not win? The minute Chris put the “cell phone” tower on I knew they were headed for great things. While their ready to wear blouse and skirt were kind of boring in comparison it did look inspired by the avant-garde look.

We’re heading into the home stretch here folks and with the surprising departures of Kit and Kevin in the last two weeks this season is certainly looking unpredictable. I’m not saying we’re going to have a final three of Chris, Sweet P, and Ricky but the Ramis, Jillians and Christians of the world should be quaking in the affordable yet stylish shoes.