Project Runway Episode 12: What a Non-Episode (another Final Four)

POSTED: Thursday, October 2, 2008, 7:47 PM

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Episode 12's winning design

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Watching this episode was a waste of my time. No one got eliminated this week, and each contestant was been given the chance to make a collection. Similar to the face-off between Rami and Chris March last season, all four designers are still on the chopping block. But at least Jerell has some reason to keep his chin up: He did take this final challenge, so if nothing else, bragging rights on three total wins!

This week's task was to make an evening gown inspired by nature, specifically, the flowers and foilage found in New York's Botanical Gardens. The end products showed the wacky-tacky side of Kenley, the sad and somber evocation of Leanne, the unfinished qualities of Jerell and the pageantry in Korto. All in all, "the closest Runway show ever" was so close because it was all so bad. Though, give credit where credit is due: Leanne's bodice was stellar and Korto's frontside construction was impeccable, even if her gown did look like a melting creamsicle.

This week's shining moment was, without a doubt, when the judges ripped Kenley a new ego-slashing asshole. Nina told her she sucked (in so many words ... ), Michael Kors wrote "cliche," and Heidi put it out there that her purple snakeskin, scaley petal disaster of a gown wasn't elegant and that her "attitude is annoying." Those 90 seconds of bliss were the only pieces of justice to be had this week. Oh yeah, and how could I forget when Kors equated Kenley with a homicidal murderer? Gotta love him.

As far as future episodes go, there really can be no more speculation. Tim will play catch-up (and apparently take his life in Kenley's hands on a two-bike), and before we know it: Bryant Park. It'll be nothing short of exciting to see who doesn't make it though - all hopes on Kenley, but realistically I think it'll be Leanne or Jerell. I don't
know about you, but I'm still hoping for a reunion show. Cat fights and unseen Gunn footage = the stuff of dreams.

molly.eichel

Posted 2008-10-02 15:23:37

So annoyed they didn't kick Kenley off. She has been consistently terrible the last three weeks. Granted Korto's was also hideous but her work is just so much stronger and more diverse. I wasn't wowed by Leanne's dress. It was nice but the color was blah and bustle in the back was stupid looking. I'm sure if she had enough time, it would have been better. Same with Jerrell's, which I thought was gorgeous but poorly thought out construction-wise (if it was half an in lower at the bust, it would have  been pornographic). I'm thinking it's a Jerrell, Korto, Kenley finale with Leanne going home before the tents.

Chuckabay

Posted 2008-10-02 16:18:01

If Leanne doesn't make it to Bryant Park, I am going to cry. She's so lovable! You just want to give her a hug and tell her it's all going to be OK. 

I fell in love with Jerrell all over again last night when he started playing with his fruit designer action figures. Adorable! And even though his dress was thisclose to nippage, it was fierce. 

In other news, Kenley is the worst and I think it's such a cop-out that they didn't ditch her. I guess she's good for ratings. 

Go Leannimal Go!

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