Amanda's Take - Season 10, Episode 5

Amanda Fields models for Nick Verreos

"I'm not a f****n tailor. I don't do that s**t!" - Gunnar

This right here is why you were picked (almost) last. BAD attitude. I always think being humble, positive and a hard worker will get you far in any field. What shuts the door in your face? Grumpiness, pouting, complaining and negative gossip. All of which Gunnar is capable of.

What Raul, Gunnar and all the designers need to be aware of if you can't just show up after a few years of design school and expect to have a worldwide design empire a la Michael Kors. It's neccessary to work as an assistant, pattern maker, or yes, TAILOR to therefore show your great skill to the world. Not your aesthetic, but your skill. It won't have your name on the tag or at the top of the runway - yet - but if you are willing to be a seamstress for a while it just might, in another 8 years. Until then, do the work!

Ohh, "silk chiffonzies!" Funniest thing to come out of that workroom since "Daniel Franco, where did you go??"

A "tie" on the score? It's obvious to me that the blue/black collection is far and away better than the purple train wreck.

From what I can see, the models did a fantastic job on the Marie Claire photo shoot at Go Studios. Amongst the yelling, arguing, cursing and complaining the models delivered a stunning shoot. They gave movement, grace and an edge to the looks. I am happy Project Runway is using the models from the show in the magazine as opposed to a different set of girls.

Heidi looked smashing on the runway! Finally, she gets it REALLY right.

Click here to continue.

Click here to follow Amanda on Twitter!

Read More

BPR Interview with Raul Osorio

Project Runway Season 10 designer, Raul Osorio, talks about his experience on the show.

A highlight:


BPR:  If you could go back, is there anything that you would do differently?

RO:  I think that I would be maybe nicer.  That would have helped me to click with people.  Instead of being so straightforward and honest - I mean that was a key issue.  

It's not all about fashion, it's about personality.  When you are working on a team, you should feel that they have your back.  If they don't like you, they will not support you and I found that out.  

BPR:  It was very hard to watch you and Elena in this episode.  Was it really as bad as it seemed?  Would you like to clear the air?

RO:  She is very difficult to work with.  She is a perfectionist.  When I left I was very angry.   I screamed at her and called her names, I was very angry in the moment.  

I want to say, that I did call Elena just before the episode aired.  I told her that I actually like her and I was just angry.  It is easy to judge but come on.  I was put through a lot.  I was already eliminated and no one wanted to work with me.  I was very defensive and angry.  

Click here to read the entire interview.

Click here to see Raul's website.

Thank you Raul!

Read More

Project Runway Season 10, Episode 5 Preview Video

Team Challenges are always full of drama, and this looks like no exception.

Read More