In a season of insipid challenges, this was the dullest yet: Create an “eye-catching look” for the models to wear at “an industry event.” Lifetime’s investment in
Models of the Runway
and the rule change that guarantees a lot more model-swapping this season scuppered the challenge from the start. Since the models now needed all the designers to like them, they weren’t going to bellyache about the design process, which is traditionally the most excruciating
—
and fun
—
part of the “crazy client” challenge.
Althea won for a
cheap-looking black suit over an ill-fitting gray top
. Qristyl was sent home for a
tasteful but boring black jersey dress
.
Stats
Number of times Tim Gunn said, “Make it work!”:
One. (Is it just me, or does Tim seem
so
over that catchphrase?)
Number of crying contestants:
One. Epperson
made like the ecological Indian
after a phone call to his family.
Was Logan shown sans shirt?
You know it.
Why Contestants Should Leave Judging to the Pros
Nicolas on Epperson’s third-place garment
: “[He’s] going to be at the bottom. That just looks like a rag.”
Irina
on Althea’s winning outfit
: “Althea’s looked like crap. … It would’ve looked nicer if she had stapled it together.”
The Judges
Where in the world is Michael Kors? He was absent for the third week running and sorely missed (most worryingly, Heidi has dropped the “sitting in for Michael Kors” locution); designer
Marc Bouwer
, the love child of
David Sylvian
and
Iggy Pop
, took his place. Nina Garcia was also AWOL, so
Marie Claire
editor Zoe Glasser subbed. The guest judge, “costume designer and top celebrity stylist”
Jennifer Rade
, distinguished herself by sexually harassing one of the contestants, telling Logan, “You’re really cute, and I like your pants and your sneakers.” In a season when some of the judges’ decisions have been
wackadoodle
, it was downright stupid of her to suggest that she was taking his looks into consideration.
Tim Gunn’s cattiest caution:
“It’s just looking like she’s been rolling around in bed.”
How Heidi likes to see breasts:
“For me they have to be perky, and they have to be in the right spot.”
Klum line most likely to become a ring tone:
“I’m obsessed with boobs. That’s just my thing.”
The Results
Garment of the week:
Louise’s beautifully constructed
black silk dress
.
Should Althea have won?
No! Three garments, three eye-sores.
Should Qristyl have been eliminated?
Yes, it was the merciful thing to do. The dress was chic, but Heidi was right: It wasn’t youthful. No model wants to look like the oldest woman at an industry event.
Bold prediction for who’ll be
auf
‘d next:
Nicolas. The judges have clearly noticed his tendency toward the trashy
.
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