Project Runway - Season 3 Official Thread (SPOILERS!!!)

[TheDoctor]

Hungarian model Jia Santos (whose real name is Eliza Jakubek), 18, became one of the three finalists. But near the end of taping, she was struck by a bus while riding her bike to the show's location in the city.

Do we know who she is modeling for. Her designer is one of the three finalists

 

[LoraJ]

I really think Angela should have gone home. That dress was fugly! I actually really liked the dress that the losing girl made.

They seem to be back to the season 2 way of picking models. Ugh!

 

[pirateofthecarolinas]

In my opinion Keith did not do the challenge. He put a small piece of fabric on the collar. Where was the outfit? He really is pushing the envelope with the judges. He is the naughty child trying to see how much he can get away with!

Was one of the judges Ivanka Trump?


Lori

 

[LoraJ]

I got this from Budget Travel in my email box today:

http://www.budgettravelonline.com/b...6072400536.html?referrer=email&referrer=email


WEB EXCLUSIVE

A DIY Project Runway Tour
Our guide to all things Project Runway: great fashion boutiques, bars, and events in New York City. Plus: An interactive map!

Thursday, July 27, 2006

We're not the only ones excited that Bravo's Emmy-nominated Project Runway is back for its third season. On the widely popular reality TV show, 15 up-and-coming designers compete in weekly challenges for the chance to show their collections at New York's Fall Fashion Week.

It's a fascinating inside peek at the fashion world and creative process--what does judge Vera Wang think makes a gown work? How can you make an outfit from bed sheets?--with all of the juicy back-stabbing, unexpected surprises, and theatrics you'd expect from reality TV.

And, of course, there's its endearing breakout star, Tim Gunn. At Budget Travel, we're smack in the midst of the Garment District (one lucky staffer spotted Gunn getting coffee next door!), and we know that fashion in New York doesn't have to be expensive.

To wit, we've rounded up a guide to all things Project Runway, from alum Emmett McCarthy's downtown boutique to a hot new bar where contestants partied, plus our favorite stops for vintage shoes, make-your-own jewelry, and more. Get details on where to go and consult our interactive map!

1. Atlas New York
66 W. 38th St. near Sixth Ave., 212/402-5300, atlasny.com
Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum kicked off Season Three on the Atlas rooftop, with a champagne toast and the first challenge--create an innovative design from materials in the contestants' rooms. Hardly a mattress, chandelier, or furry bathmat was spared in the mayhem. Long-term visitors can hole up in an Atlas apartment themselves and make use of the concierge services, gym, lounge, and roof. Minimum one-year lease for studio, alcove, one- or two-bedroom apartments; $2,350-$6,200 per month.

2. Bryant Park
Between 42nd and 40th Sts. and Fifth and Sixth Aves., 212/768-4242, bryantpark.org
Each fall, designers, models, fashionistas, and the Project Runway cast descend on this prim midtown park for Fashion Week (Sept. 8-15) , where the lucky finalists showcase their collections under the signature white tents. The catwalks may be closed to the public, but we'd suggest avoiding the scene (and jacked-up hotel rates) anyway. Instead, make an outdoor lunch date; pack a picnic blanket for Monday night summer screenings of classics like The Birds and High Noon; or swing by at Christmastime for holiday markets and free ice skating.

3. Buddha Bar
25 Little W. 12th St., bet. Ninth Ave. and Washington Ave., 212/647-7314, buddha-bar.com; Open daily, 6 P.M.-4 A.M.
One of the buzzy Meatpacking District's hotspots du jour. An offshoot of the original Parisian Buddha Bar, the sprawling Asian fusion restaurant/lounge/sushi bar played host to the Season Three premiere party. A giant black lacquered Buddha looked on while contestants and glitterati threw back cocktails like the Komodo Dragon: Level Vodka, Godiva White, Kahlua, Frangelico, and espresso, $15.

4. Chelsea Flower District
26th to 29th Sts. along Sixth Ave.
Exotic plants and flowers line the three-block-long Flower District, an open air market for wholesale and retail florists. During Season Two, contestants snapped up all sorts of petals and greens to fashion literal "garden party" dresses. The district is open to the public, and it's best to get there early for a perfumed morning stroll.

5. Emmett McCarthy EMc2
240 Elizabeth St., bet. Houston and Prince Sts., 212/431-4134, emmettmccarthy.com; 10 A.M. -- 8 PM Mon.-Sat. and 11 A.M.-- 7 P.M., Sun. Emmett McCarthy, cut from season two, went on to open this boutique in Nolita, one of the city's hippest shopping destinations. His sophisticated women's dresses and jackets come with a hefty price tag; a slimming three-quarter length black jacket goes for $525 and printed shirt dresses are $225. The summer's most popular item? Bright linen and cotton halter A-line frocks from $340. McCarthy brought alums Kara Janx, Nick Verreos and Chloe Dao to the store in mid-July for a trunk show featuring fashions from all four up-and-coming designers. They sold a cheeky Tim Gunn Semi-Automatic T-shirt for the occasion, with the image of a gun and the words: "NYC Fashion Police -- Tim Gunn -- Make It Work" ($30, pink or black). Another trunk show is scheduled for Sept. 16, when they'll debut the Tim Gunn doll ($25, also available online at projectrunway.com)

6. Macy's
151 W. 34th St., between Broadway and Seventh Aves., 212/695-4400, macys.com; Mon.-Sat., 10 A.M.-9 P.M., Sun., 11 A.M.-8 P.M.
Each Thursday morning throughout the course of Project Runway, the world's largest department store--and an official sponsor of Season Three--revamps its window display to make room for the latest winning outfit. Look for the winning designs in the window on 34th St., about half-way between Seventh Ave. and Broadway. On the store's Seventh Ave. side, a jumbotron airs promotions and simulcasts of select episodes.

7. Mood Designer Fabrics
225 W. 37th St., bet. Seventh and Eighth Aves., 3rd Fl., 212/730-5003, moodfabrics.com; Mon.-Fri., 9 A.M.-7 P.M., Sat. 10 A.M.-4 P.M.
Budding and seasoned designers alike flock to this 40,000-sq-ft megastore piled high with fabrics from alpaca to velvet, as well as leathers, fringes, and trimmings. Even the mannequins are for sale. Mood purchases its inventory from the leftovers of Roberto Cavalli, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, and other fashion luminaries. Project Runway contestants drop in regularly to pick up materials and, on a recent challenge, teammates Vincent and Angela bickered over the selection of earth-toned fabrics for a Miss Universe gown. Silks, for example, run anywhere from $6 to $70 per yard.

8. Parsons The New School for Design
560 Seventh Ave. at 40th St., 212/229-8950, newschool.edu
Contestants frantically sketch, pin, and sew designs for the weekly challenges in a workroom at Parsons, where the panel of judges then mercilessly rates their efforts. Not much is visible from the sidewalk, but if the episodes leave you inspired, consider one of Parsons' month-long summer classes. A six-session crash course on knitting and crocheting handbags is $276.

9. Red Lobster
5 Times Sq., at the corner of 41st St. and Seventh Ave., 212/730-6706, redlobster.com; 11 A.M.-11 P.M., daily
Season Two's Santino did a killer impression of lovable mentor Tim Gunn and a fake scenario of Red Lobster dinner dates with cast member Andraé. Show Gunn your support! Stop by the all-American seafood chain's Times Square location to refuel with a Jumbo shrimp cocktail, $10.50.

10. Toys "R" Us
1514 Broadway at 44th St., 646/366-8800, toysrus.com; Mon.-Thurs., 10 A.M.-10 P.M., Fri-Sat, 10 A.M.-11 P.M.; Sun., 11 A.M.-9 P.M.
A sensory-overload inducing kids' mecca in once seedy Times Square, with a 60-foot-tall indoor Ferris wheel, a video game zone, ferocious T-Rex, and cuddly plush animals. Make a beeline for the second floor's bubblegum-pink Barbie dollhouse. Project Runway alum Nick Verreos' "My Scene Project Runway Barbie"--sporting a lime green halter, flouncy skirt and lace-up sandals--gets prime placement, $29.99.

 

[Obi-Wan Pinobi]

Do we know who she is modeling for. Her designer is one of the three finalists

I think Jia is modeling for Kayne right now in the show, but you never know. They could go back to random picks somewhere in the show or if Kayne gets "Auffed" his model is up for grabs by the winner.

 

[3princesses4us]

I am glad Uli won last night. She makes very pretty flowy dresses and came so close last week.
I'm surprised everyone loved Allison's design. She put a white coat on a white dog. I couldn't even see it! Not to mention that ridiculous hairdo that the judges all loved. I've got to say I've never seen a Japanese business woman with hair like that.
And I thought Bradley's was still hideous. The colors and the puffiness of the shirt. I would've sent him home. Katherine's dress may have been plainer, but it was wearable.

 

[RUDisney]

Of course Uli won! She had the good sense to pick a pug with whom to work!

Actually, I liked Allison's outfit better.

Angela's was Madonna from 1985 redone. Blech!

 

[T1130]

Did anyone see Nina Garcia hair last night. When they did a close up of her you saw all these flyaways. It needed to be brushed It was not (What was that word she use)___________ pleasing to look at.

 

[tigerdragon]

I can't believe Angela is still on the show. That outfit was hideous. Didn't the judges say they liked each piece by itself? Why? Nobody, except Angela, would wear that.

I'm also ready for Keith to go. He is really annoying. I agree that he really didn't complete the challenge.

 

[TammiMcMan]

Angela is not going to be around much longer, unless she steps it up a notch. I think we're going to be stuck with Keith for a while. For someone who has never done women's clothing, the guy is good. He may butt heads with Nina (just like Santino did), but I think his designs will keep him in the game. Loved Uli's design and the use of those two print fabrics was very imaginative.

My thoughts on who gets kicked off next week, is that it's Kayne and it will have something to do with his Miss USA dress. Doesn't he own a pageant design shop? Just a guess, but I think he sent his Miss USA design to his shop for production and sales. If Project Runway is the owner of the designs, at least through the end of the show, that would be in violation of the contract.

 

[koopa]

What happened to Kors? I like Vera Wang as a judge, but I miss the "color" of Kors. Some of those dogs on the runway were a riot. My dog would go crazy if I put a hat on him. Even though the Pom was picked last, the dog looked great. Have no clue about what will happen next week.

 

[Aurora63]

I thought Bradley's design was hideous!! When Nina, Vera, and Ivanka started saying how much they liked it, I was in shock! Seriously, I thought they might be toying with him. I thought he was out for sure.

And Keith...am I the only one who thought he might be on drugs last night?? The way he was talking, rolling his eyes back, he was acting totally weird...maybe he was on something...maybe that's what happens next week to get him kicked off. I can only hope it's him, I don't care for his attitude.

I also remember them alluding to sabotage being the reason that someone gets the boot. So maybe it's that.

But I still have this big question mark in my mind when I think of Keith. Didn't he say in the first episode that he had never made a dress in his life? For someone who claims that, his dresses certainly look very professional, wearable, and really good. My other guess would be that maybe he works or worked at a design firm or fashion house of some kind and has been passing off their designes as his own. Just a thought. I just don't buy that he has never made a dress before.

 

[RitaZ.]

I thought Bradley's design was hideous!! When Nina, Vera, and Ivanka started saying how much they liked it, I was in shock! Seriously

You're not the only one that was shocked. Did you see the look on Bradley's face?

That's an interesting theory about Keith, he does look quite comfortable making dresses and is good at it, too. They are just not the kind of designs and sewing that I would expect from someone that's never made a dress.

 

[puggymom]

Of course Uli won! She had the good sense to pick a pug with whom to work!

While I whole heartedly agree with this for obvious reasons ...

I am upset that the show called pets a fashion accessory. It's attitudes like this that so many end up in rescue. I wish they hadn't done this task.

O.K. stepping off soap box now.


Angela needs to go now, I hope she is the one behind the sabotage (if that is what the scandal is)

 

[WDWLVR]

Bradley's outfit reminded me a lot of Daniel's from last year. The one from the camera challenge where he took a picture of an orchid.

I agree that Angela has to go. I think if Katerine had done the hoody for her model she would have stayed. She should have listened to Tim when he said it was a good idea.

 

[RUDisney]

Bradley's outfit reminded me a lot of Daniel's from last year. The one from the camera challenge where he took a picture of an orchid.

I agree that Angela has to go. I think if Katerine had done the hoody for her model she would have stayed. She should have listened to Tim when he said it was a good idea.

At least Daniel's orchid blouse was wearable. Bradley's looked as if I had sewn it... BTW, I don't know how to sew on a machine!

I thought Katherine's dress, while simple, was very pretty and wearable. I think this was a case of the producers wanting to keep Bradley and feeding the judges that information. He's certainly more of a "character" than Katherine.

I agree with your assessment of dogs as an accessory, Puggymom, but any time I've been in NYC, you can find a lot of Burberry accessories for dogs so that they can match their owners. Burberry, et al, wouldn't be making these doggie clothes if the dogs weren't an extension of their owners' accessories, albeit for the right or wrong reasons.

When they said about the hot fashion accessory, I thought they were going to have to make something stylish with an iPod pocket in it, or a storage pocket for your Razr phone while you're using your bluetooth.

 

[Daxx]

I can't believe that Bradley and Keith got away w/just the little collar! At least Bradley made the collar for the dog ... Keith just stitched on a small piece of fabric onto an existing collar!!!! I thought the idea was to make the dog a matching outfit ... and I don't consider a collar an outfit. I consider a collar a matching "accessory"!

Meanwhile, Katherine makes a dress (plain, but wearable) for her model along w/a hoodie for the dog. She completed the task!!!! Bradley and Keith, in my opinion, did not complete the task!

I thought this show was about completing the task as well as making a fashionable, wearable outfit! While Keith's dress was gorgeous, where was the dog's outfit? And, Bradley had the outfit for the model (heinous as it was), but where was his dog's outfit?!

 

[Kycha]

I can't believe that Bradley and Keith got away w/just the little collar! At least Bradley made the collar for the dog ... Keith just stitched on a small piece of fabric onto an existing collar!!!! I thought the idea was to make the dog a matching outfit ... and I don't consider a collar an outfit. I consider a collar a matching "accessory"!

Meanwhile, Katherine makes a dress (plain, but wearable) for her model along w/a hoodie for the dog. She completed the task!!!! Bradley and Keith, in my opinion, did not complete the task!

I thought this show was about completing the task as well as making a fashionable, wearable outfit! While Keith's dress was gorgeous, where was the dog's outfit? And, Bradley had the outfit for the model (heinous as it was), but where was his dog's outfit?!

I totally agree about Keith. Didn't he say he was making spats for his dog? What happened to them? What a cop out. He knew the criteria for that challenge, but still chose to do his own thing. Reminds me of Santino from last season. Very arrogant.
I do think that Bradley fulfilled the challenge requirements. It was simple and accented the models dress. I liked the dogs outfit better than the models.

 

[Daxx]

I do think that Bradley fulfilled the challenge requirements. It was simple and accented the models dress.

I will agree w/you there ... he def. fulfilled the challenge better than Keith did. But, I would've preferred if they kept to the "outfit" end instead of a jazzed up collar.

 

[Duckfan]

Okay, I can see why Angela was eliminated. 1. She committed one of the major errors: bad hem lines. 2. The dress was pretty routine. 3. There wasn't much of a back story. 4. The dog outfit didn't match the dress. She should have went for something more like the dog outfit for her ladies outfit, maybe a active wear thing.

However, Keith was arrogant about the whole challenge. I think he is worse than Santino. Santino was out there with design but he never totally ignored the challenge.

Also, I thought it was great to start to see more variety in the outfits. I loved that the people all chose dogs that looked like them....it was weird.