Runway Roundup: Week 4

Doctor, I’ve got a case of contestant overload. After 4 weeks of Project Runway, I find myself wishing that they’d cut half the cast. Sure people like Fusilli Joe and Jerrell make for some entertainment, but that’s what we have Stella for. They certainly showed that their best efforts still don’t make them serious contenders. Take Joe’s Olympic piece from last night. While it certainly felt the most Olympic, it also seemed the most predictable and ordinary. That’s Joe’s problem in a nut shell. He’s certainly got talent but more in a Wal-mart, Jacquelyn Smith kind of way. Jerrell on the other hand hasn’t made a strong statement other then last night’s horribly designed outfit. I thought he was wearing the opening ceremonies outfit with his little military hat. His outfit not only failed to meet the challenge, but it also failed to impress as a piece in general. Take emerging drama queen Kenley. She also missed the boat badly on the challenge but at least her outfit was still super stylish.

At least some of the excess fabric got cut last night as Jennifer went a packing. Her dress looked like everything else we’ve seen from her including last week’s cringe inducing number. She also badly missed the boat on the challenge and unfortunately for her, she just doesn’t have the chops to make up the difference.

On the plus side I think I’m coming around on Korto. Her pants suit fit the challenge and expressed her view as a designer(pictured above). I loved the simplicity and the fact that it could be altered for male athletes as well. Blayne and Suede made strong statements again and while they didn’t win I think they’re proving they’re here to stay. Can’t say I swooned as much as Tim or my partner over Terri’s outfit. While it was nice I thought there was just too much going on.

What I’d love to see is the show narrowed down to Blayne, Suede, Stella, Daniel, Kenley, Terri, and Korto but I know we have to wait for that. Thankfully next week looks like a team challenge which always means there’s the possibility that two people will be out. From the looks of the preview this challenge could tear new BFFs Kenley and Daniel apart…oh the drama.