Tuesday, December 11, 2012

I hate my title!

Also, I really need a new title for this blog.  My current one is so lame.  I never liked it.  I just couldn't think of anything else and it sort of made sense since I really hate that term.  But why use it if I hate it so much?

Any ideas?

Project Runway, I'm done with you!


I watched season nine of Project Runway a few weeks ago--I know, I'm so behind!--and I am still in utter disbelief that Anya won instead of Joshua. Well, for anyone that still cares....



Joshua's collection was cohesive, unique, different, and unique. Yes, I used unique twice. That wasn't even intentional.  He used unconventional materials (neoprene and plastic), interesting fabric--I agree with Tim Gunn that it was god-awful, but he eventually "made it work"--, and made something seemingly unwearable, wearable.  That's a true test of a fashion designer.  I would wear everything in his collection, except maybe the striped shirt and pant ensemble.  Of course, his collection isn't perfect.  Nobody's was.  But his was pretty damn close. And he has the potential.  There's no doubt that he can sew, but the point is he has so many ideas, and he was able to take the judges' criticisms to create an edgy and chic collection.



 
Anya's collection is beautiful, but it's not innovative or interesting. It's definitely something you've seen before.  And, can she quit it with the caftans and maxi dresses? Geeez.  Big ups to her for being able to haul ass to get shit done, i.e. dyeing Nina's outfit from mustard to that dark greyish, yellow tinted color.  She's definitely creative and resourceful, but like others have said, very "one-note."  Also, kudos to her for being able to make such beautiful, complete garments with very limited sewing experience.  But the show isn't about hauling ass, resourcefulness, or personality.  It's about, dare I say, fashion?  And fashion is about creativity and innovation.  And, DESIGN! Creating something new and interesting. Obviously, the entire fashion industry is based on interpreting or reinterpreting past designs.  Nothing in fashion is really "new."  However, Joshua's collection just showed more creativity and range.  

Yes, Joshua was a DICK!  Anya is probably one of the sweetest designers on the show with a hellauv lot of tenacity.  I liked almost all of her designs and only liked some of Joshua's during the course of the show, but in the end Joshua's final collection was just better.

After the last episode, I was grumbling for days to my boyfriend.  He watched it with me and, surprisingly, has a discerning eye for what looks good and doesn't look good.  Who's this guy?
Anyway, he brought up a good point when I continued to complain about the unfairness of the show, how the judges have gone blind, and how Joshua was robbed of the "crown" just because he was a dick.  He said, "Anya is probably just more marketable. She's pretty and sweet.  They don't want another gay guy designing clothes.  They have plenty out there already.  The show will probably generate more revenue with not just her collection, but her as a person.  She would be a spokesperson for the show and channel and that's more marketable than another gay guy with a diva-like personality."  I"m paraphrasing, of course.

Duh! That makes so much sense.

Also, I'm hating the new format of the show. It's probably not new since I just recently jumped back into the show after a three year hiatus.  But, can they cut out all that hair and make-up footage? Who cares?  It's cool that they show the judges discussing the contestant's garments because they didn't do enough of that before.  Also, show more construction footage.  They make it seem like sewing and designing is so easy.  IT'S NOT!  What the hell?!  Show the pattern making, fabric cutting, drawing, and design process!!!!  

That doesn't matter, anyway. From this day forth, I will never watch another episode of Project Runway. It's rigged! I'm with you all the way, Joshua Mckinley!