Hi BPR,
I want to say I did love doing the All-Star Challenge, but was not happy about the way it was edited. I think that we came there with a mutual respect for each other and because there was no real drama they chose to edit it as if there were.
I don't want to get too philosophical, but I guess they subscribe to the thought that people don't want too watch something positive... For crying out loud Project Runway is not Tila Tequila so just let it be real. I prefer to watch shows like Top Chef Masters, no bull, no backstabbing but real mutual respect, kindness and great talent. That is where I see a big difference in the production.
We were all friendly, especially us girls. We love each other but they chose to edit it in a way where it looks as though Uli & I are not at all friendly. We were laughing about how we like the same things. As you can see our stuff came out totally different. I love mine and I love hers.
I don't want to say who should have won or not won. I think it is subjective. I think we all did our thing and they all have merit. We had so much fun. Of course Santino made all of us laugh so much.
I had such a great time and felt very confident the entire time. I finished on time for once even though I still chose hard-to-sew fabrics (I said I wouldn't make that mistake.) I still love my collection and feel it is very wearable, sellable and I can definitely see Nicole Kidman in my red carpet dress(great color for her.)
I also want to say it sucks to read when people rip us to shreds. ANY OF US! That is one reason I don't look at blog comments anymore. I can't stand the nameless, faceless cowards who stand in judgment of people who are actually doing something. I guess they never heard "if you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all." It is funny how not one person has ever come up to me and said those things.
With that being said I know people have favorites etc, but really some of the name calling and cheap shots are so unkind.
I would suggest meditation.
Love,
Sweet P
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Who knew you would have so many opinions on the All-Star Challenge? Our Reaction post (click) and poll show that you felt the outcome controversial! We have an image below so that you can compare the collections; keep on sharing your opinions.Click on the image for a larger view.
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Top to bottom: Chris March, Daniel Vosovic, Jeffrey Sebelia, Korto Momolu, Mychael Knight, Santino Rice, Sweet P Vaughn and Uli Herzner
What did you think? Did the All-Star Challenge live up to your expectations? Was it the right balance of drama and talent? Was it fun to see these designers competing again? Did anything disappoint you?
Post your reactions here - thanks everyone!
Edit to add:
Given the reactions to the outcome, we decided to post a poll to this tonight:
The All-Star Challenge promises great drama and a chance to see some of our favorite designers from past seasons! Only Jeffrey Sebelia is a former winner so the rest have a lot to prove. Or will Jeffrey win once again?
The prize for this challenge is $100,000 and that has to be a huge incentive.
Mark Y and Tropical Chrome will be hosting this party with Team BPR chiming in as often as we can.
It's rough being out here on the west coast, but I'm making the most of things. Champagne is chilling and the beer is on ice.
Good luck designers!
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Click here for a great Q & A with Chris March.
Click here for an interview with Logan Neitzel.
Click here for an article about Season Six model Emarie Wiltz.
Click here for profiles of Carol-Hannah Whitfield and Gordana Gehlhausen.
Tim talks to Mo Ryan about Project Runway Seasons Six and Seven, Models of the Runway, Lifetime and the All-Star Challenge. Here are some highlights:
"We have drama to beat the band, including a model who refused to wear the garment. I’m in the sewing room begging her -- well, not begging her. I’m quite firm in saying, 'This is your responsibility. It’s not a matter of personal taste -- you are a mannequin basically. A walking mannequin. Put it on,'" Gunn said.
Filming the "All-Star Challenge" during the Season 7 taping was extremely hard on the normally easy-going Gunn: "I was as close to a psychotic breakdown as I’ve ever been... Going from one location to the next, wardrobe changes, mic changes; back and forth, and back and forth, and back and forth."
TG: We have a really interesting mix of youngsters and more mature people with a lot of experience. And make no assumptions about the experience being an asset. There have been people who've been asserting that it's not fair, that these people with more seasoning have an advantage. Not necessarily the case at all. And frankly, I'm as surprised as I believe the viewers will be by the deftness and the agility of these younger people because I was thinking, "Oh, these kids are going to burn out." But they've stayed with us. And I'm not saying the more mature people leave right away but it's a very interesting season to watch. Very
Click here for the full interview.
Several styles of Christian Siriano shoe designs are available on the Payless website!
Nicole Kidman will be featured on Project Runway: All-Star Challenge. Click here for more.
Click here to vote in round three of Buzzsugar's "Best of Project Runway" poll.
Attention Minneapolis/St. Paul: Click here for info about a Project Runway premiere party on Thursday night.
Click here for a new interview with Season Six designer, Louise Black.
EW.com has updates on the All-Star Designers here.
BPR readers have chosen Uli Herzner as the All-Star that they hope will win.
Only two more weeks until the premiere of Season Six!
AND the All-Star Challenge... AND the brand new "Models of the Runway!"
August 20th is a big day for Project Runway fans.
One of our readers admitted that she is looking forward to the All-Stars more than to the premiere of season six, so I thought a poll would be fun. What are you looking forward to the MOST?
