Project Runway: Waiting & Working

I think Santino will win this round! Although, I was hoping for Chloe to win because she has worked extremely hard as they all have and is more modest.

I agree about picking Diane. I don't Chloe made the right decision choosing her as an assistant simply because their design styles are completely different.

Diane's style is more conceptual and scientifically-based; whereas, Chloe's designs are much more realistic.

Bottom line: Chloe should win, but Santino is most likely the winner.

Incidentally, I felt sorry for Daniel V. because as Tim G. stated, "They look crafty." Not only do the handbags "look crafty," but they look like something out of a 70's discount store.

Those wooden handbags were godawful! I honestly did not realize the wood was part of the design and thought they were like hangers or something.

I wish that we did not have to wait another week until we saw the winner. I thought this episode was going to be the finale. That said, I have a feeling that next week's result is not going to be too much of a surprise. I think that Santino has it in the bag after seeing his outfits. Daniel's were mostly boring (he never uses any color) and some of Chloe's were just plain weird. I think that Santino has been playing this show perfectly all the way through. He stayed on for the whole season by being outrageous and then when it counted most he has taken his time and edited down the craziness to make a beautiful collection.

The strangest thing to me about the whole episode was that we did not find out anything personal about the designers until the 2nd to last episode. How could it not have come up before that Chloe is one of 8 sisters? I thought that hearing about her background was very interesting but would have made more sense in episode one.

Anyway, again, can't wait til next week!

Peeps: This episode might have shown the "softer" side of Santinto, but TRUST ME - a Narcissist is always a Narcissist. Some are amazingly "soft" & compassionate AT TIMES. But that "side" only shows 20% of the time - the rest of the time is spent in the Obnoxious other "side" of self, the 80% Arrogance side. Who can tolerate that?

Personally, it's been a great short-term TV-ride for Santino's ego, but again, as a Designer I would not work with him. I think Michael Kors should take Santino under his wing and "groom" him if Santino wins or manages to stay in the Fashion limelight. At least until his alter egos start coming out and messing things up royally for himself. After that, if Santino is really serious about learning to live as a healthy human being, look ME up. I counsel men with his problem all the time; I know their "sides" very well. The SIDES are the clue that tells the real tale to Santino. I great "interpreter" is priceless!!

Is it any wonder I do Counseling & Designing? LOL!

If Santino wins, I seriously hope he pulls it off AND pulls his head outta you-know-where. Pride and ego can make an entertaining side show, but in the end, they don't win; they just undermine all one does. Get help before it gets worse. No shame in that, Santino.

Uh, as far as Guadalupe goes...O-M-G!! That was truly word-salad if I ever heard one! Let's just say "she was nervous."

Marla is DEFINITELY not nearly the same as WENDY-the-Wicked-Witch-Pepper, NOT EVEN!

I wish Kirsten had lasted longer on the show. Now there is a Classy Lady! I wish her the absolute best in all she does.

Chloe didn't choose Kara for "help" cuz Kara melts like ice-cream under pressure, remember? So not choosing her made sense. But am not sure Diana was the right choice, either. Course, Mice are "industrious little squeakers" and DID sew a bootiful gown for Cinderelly...

I wasn't "wowed" by what we saw of Daniel Vs line. The wood on the handbags did look way too clunky, but nice that he designs bags too. However, said bag definitely did NOT match that Asian top creation in black and white that he showed Tim, either. What happened to the consistency Daniel showed before? Tim was definitely WORRIED big time - not good!

Just goes to show you: perhaps it takes an older designer who knows their tastes far better, who has had longer to develop a "discerning pallet" that proves to be more consistent, yet innovative, and can skillfully blend various elements into new concoctions to savor.

Design really is all in the "eye" (perspective) and skill of the Beholder.

I Always Say: Truly Tasteful & Successful Design is just like Successful & Tasteful Gourmet Cuisine -- Instantly Popular with People the World Over, Blended "Just Right" to THRILL the Client, and Definitely Leaves Them Wanting More to Explore!!

Fashion Week "next week" shall Tell The Tale of These Designers = Whether they will 1) leave us with a "bleh - tastes like chicken" reaction, 2) leave us with a bad taste in our mouths, or will hopefully 3) ultimately THRILL US!!

Onward to Fashion Week and the Grande Finale next week. I appreciate the Peeps here who have actually waited and didn't "look ahead" - Fashion Fans, nice to know we're in the same boatride together! :D

- A Fellow Designer -

Daniel was obnoxious. I felt kind of bad for him, since Tim loved Santino's stuff and liked some of Chloe's, but at the same time...he has the opportunity to show Tim what his life is like, and he takes him shopping? I mean, Santino pretty much offered Tim a piece of his soul. Did anyone catch whose house Santino was living in? Surely that huge house right by Venice Beach isn't his? And Chloe...well, I really wanted to see her store. I just can't imagine her leaving her family for NYC. I really like Diana; I am going to guess that Chloe picked her because Diana likes doing structural/technical kinds of things and that seems to be what Chloe's going for. From some things I've read about Emmett, I kind of thought that he, Chloe, and Kara were BFF, and I imagine that Kara, at least, was surprised that Chloe didn't pick her. (Surprised, and maybe relieved, with her own collection to prepare.)

I didn't mind the softer side of Santino--I think that's probably closer to the 'real' Santino than the villain we've gotten before. I mean, geez, even kids like him. I'll admit that my affection for Santino has clouded my judgment.

And yeah--that twist about designing another look was just mean. What's the point? It won't be as good as the other stuff. If it turns out the judging hinges on that one piece, I'm going to be mad.

Santino's been the favorite since I started (and stopped) watching...but...when did Princess Leia join the show? I think I need to start watching again.

HATE HIM HATE HIM SANTINO ALWAYS HAVE THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE SERIES BUT HE IS THE BEST AND IHATE HIM MORE FOR BEING THE BEST..
I REALLY DON'T HATE HIM JUST THINK HE IS REALLY WEIRD AND HE REALLY DOESN'T HAVE ANYONE BETTER THEN HE OUT OF THE THREE.
SO I'LL WATCH THE LAST SHOW AND WILL KNOW THAT IF SANTIO DOESN'T WIN THEY ARE ALL CRAZY

I DIDN'T LIKE THE 1ST WINNER AND THOUGHT THE BLACK CHICK WAS FAR BETTER THEN JAY BUT THEN AGAIN WHAT DO I KNOW.. I AM A NURSE AND ALL I WEAR ARE WHITE OR BLUE PANTS.

THANKS FOR A GREAT SHOW THOUGH.

I began the series loving Santino, then after a couple of shows I started to hate him, but still respected his design, but by the end I started to love him again. The Red Lobster story did it for me. I want a "Where's Andrae?" t-shirt so bad I am going to have to design one for myself.

I adore that gown they kept showing of Santino's. BTW, just for the record, remember when Sasha Cohen made the nasty comment about the "backpack" on Santino's ice skating costume? Did anyone see what she wore on her long program? She had this weird pillow-bustle thing that was horrible and made her look like she had a big butt.

Daniel and Chloe are good, but Santino is the best!

Santino needs to win ! Daniel , I love Daniel , but he totally jumped the shark with his Fashion Week line. Just boring and nondescript. Chloes line looks like 80's prom night gone bad. Santino just nailed it , gorgeous , I had no clue he had it in him. We saw glimmers , but this is just amazing !

I also agree with the above poster. Tim was just stunned by Daniels lack of creativity with the Fashion Week line but you could tell he didn't want to flat out criticize him , so he just kept his comments in and hoped Daniel would do something to WOW him after he was done "finishing" his line. I just wanted to tell Daniel to grow up and stop whining that Tim didn't faun over you !

after seeing pics on the internet of the collections, i liked santino's the best by far. this episode made me HATE daniel v. what a little punk! he expects adoration from tim, then give him something to adore. the stuff during the visit looked nice, but once he got to the comp it looked not so good. much like seeing the show toned santino down, i think it gave daniel v. a bit of an unattractive ego boost. btw his new haircut only accentuates his adrien brody-ness... not a good thing.