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October 16, 2008

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The Project Runway finale has been kind of a letdown before, but this is the first season we can remember where we felt actual relief that the whole thing was finally over and we could commence getting excited to become slaves to Top Chef.

Jessica: It was really sloppy. And, seriously, so boring. Good for Leanne. I want one of her petal skirts. Otherwise, I don't care at all.
Heather: I wonder when or how that happened. Any show goes through rough spots, but people started defecting from Project Runway since last season. I have bread that's taken longer to go stale.
Jessica: I am kind of at the point where I don't care SO MUCH that I don't even care why I don't care.

Drop by the rest of our column for our thoughts on how Heidi could take a page from Tyra, and other musings on last night's episode.

October 15, 2008

NYFug.com: Handicapping the 'Project Runway' Finale

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And so the most lackluster season of Project Runway draws to a close tonight. Bravo could not care less about sending its baby off with a flourish, considering that it's running the finale in the middle of both the presidential debate and the Dodgers vs. Phillies game on the East Coast. Are they even doing a reunion show? Why don't they just air it solely online?

Yet despite their apathy, WE still care (kinda). In fact, we've handicapped the contestants for NY Mag.com today:

"KENLEY COLLINS: 25-1. If Project Runway were a popularity contest, Kenley wouldn't even be in the finals. In fact, when she emerged to introduce her line, we gasped, "Oh shit."

Which is exactly what we'll be saying if she wins. Who's with me? Click through to read the whole piece and weigh in at NY Mag.com.

September 16, 2008

New York Fugshion Week: The Final Showdown

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"I know, Heidi! I'm happy about Fashion Week being over too! You should see my blisters! They concern me."

So Heather and I are back in the bosom embrace of GFY HQ here on the West Coast, but we'd be remiss if we didn't share with you, dear reader, all the shenanigans of our last day at Fashion Week (which was Friday. We....running a bit behind right this exact minute.):

A) We got to go to the Project Runway finale! (No spoilers in the piece, but the site's overall discussion of the finale does spoil who showed. That being said, if you're caught up on PR, you won't be spoiled, since they used several decoys, we think). Can we just reiterate that we're pretty sure H. Klu is going to smack J. Lo next time they run into each other at the Beatrice? She couldn't even come up with a better excuse for dropping out of judging than a "foot injury"? Try "food poisoning." Man, I hate it when people don't even think their lies through fully.

B) We spotted Real Housewife of New York Ramona Singer at Badgley Mischa. Oh my god, dudes, if I were on that show, they would already have a reel of me telling her to shut up. She talked so loudly throughout the show, we could hear her from several rows away.

C) And finally, we wrap up the week. Includes shots of dudes dressed like Janice Dickinson and...well, really pulling it off.

Thanks for taking the Fashion Week journey with us, everyone! We're now finally officially back to your regularly scheduled fuggings.

July 17, 2008

NYFug.com: 'Project Runway' Returns -- Our Early Thoughts

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NO ONE is more excited than we are about the return of Project Runway! Okay, probably the boys at Project Rungay have us beat. But, listen, we're stoked. Tim Gunn's soothing wisdom! Nina Garcia's withering stares! Michael Kors'...Michael-Korsiness! We take a look at the new season this week for NY Mag.com:

" Hard-core tanorexic Blaye referred to his tiny, diaper-tastic, deeply contrived onesie as "girlicious" so often that he probably owes Robin Antin royalties. Worse, he and Suede appear to be moonlighting on America's Next Top Christian Siriano, which is tiresome at best. Did we mention that Suede refers to himself in the third person? Stop that."

Click through to read the rest -- and comment, if you're so inclined -- at NY Mag.com

June 24, 2008

Daytime Emmy Awards Fug-or-Fab Carpet: Heather Tom

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Hot on the heels of Christian Siriano dressing Whoopi Goldberg from the Tonys, Project Runway's Jack Mackenroth -- who might've made it to the end alongside Christian, had he not dropped out for health reasons -- designed Heather Tom's dress for the Daytime Emmys.

Now, you may be thinking to yourself, "Hmm. I was SURE Heather was wearing all black when she did her presenting duties alongside Jack Wagner." True story; the fact that Heather scheduled a costume change may not bode well for how she felt about what Jack did for her on the red carpet:

I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it, either. The color is certainly fetching on her, but the rest of it feels totally overdone, right down to the fact that all those busy ruffles appear to be made out of a fabric that has shiny flowers on it. The bodice in particular seems a bit shaggy and shapeless, as if every time she takes a step it's going to start flapping.

I liked Jack well enough -- I was amused by his homage to Flashdance -- so I'm sort of bummed that he didn't blow me away. For her to drop it like a hot potato and go practically Goth on us halfway through the night, right down to blood-red lipstick and smoky eyes, makes me wonder if she wasn't a little bummed too. Although to be fair, Heather had also lost her category by that point to the unstoppable Emmy train that is Michael Landon's daughter, and she looked pretty pissed about it; maybe the darker look was a pre-planned "No, it's NOT fun just being nominated, THANK YOU VERY MUCH" outfit of bitter disappointment.

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June 16, 2008

Tony Awards Fug or Fierce: Whoopi Goldberg

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Ever since it was announced that Project Runway's Christian Siriano would dress Whoopi for her gig hosting the Tony Awards, I've been dying to see what he would do for her. I mean, this is a guy whose dream job was to dress Posh, whom you could swaddle in fifteen pounds of ruffle -- preferably covering as little of her as possible -- and she'd still look like she weighed 90 pounds soaking wet. Whoopi Goldberg is hardly an avant-garde demi-nudist; hence my extreme curiosity.

All things considered -- assuming this is, in fact, his dress; it's the most likely candidate I've found so far, anyway -- it certainly could've gone worse:

I did expect a bit better: It is not tremendously original, nor does it set my world on fire. I like my mullets on Survivor contestants and hockey players, thank you very much. I don't totally understand that flap of beige around her crotch, nor why she needs something around her neck that can summon her butler (unless he's supposed to be wrangling that beige crotch flap, in which case, she should be pulling on that chain for dear life). And it has the faint aura of an overly formal lounging robe, the likes of which you might see on a reclusive millionairess who smokes cigarettes through filgers, wears bedazzled turbans, and still uses lead-based makeup while she whimpers about how The Talkies are ruining the film industry.

But all that said, I don't HATE it, either, and here's why: When was the last time the Whoopster showed up to The View wearing hot shoes AND showing off her ankles, much less flashing skin all the way up to her knees? So even though this starts out a bit bulky and depressing -- like she's a schoolmarm at a funeral -- its gets points for turning into something saucier and girlier than I thought she'd wear, and which she pulls off with aplomb. Am I crazy, or does she deserve a pat on the back and a pint of ice cream for that?

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Regardless of where you stand on this one, it's WAY better than what she had on later:

Continue reading Tony Awards Fug or Fierce: Whoopi Goldberg.

May 29, 2008

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If the afore-complimented Jennifer Hudson is the yang of gold metallic fabric, then Christian Siriano (whose personality, along with Chris Marsh's, totally salvaged Project Runway's last season for me) is her yin.

Seriously, there is "fierce," there is "ferocious," and then there is, "This was shoved on me by a FIERCE salesgirl at Groom And Doom's Discount Tuxedo Emporium, FEROCIOUSLY marked down to $5." I am pretty sure this shirt falls into the latter category.

March 5, 2008

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Thank the sweet heavens above that we have finally reached the glamorous dawn of Project Runway Finale Day. In keeping with glorious tradition (er, sort of; we've done this once before), Heather and I set odds on the winner for NY Mag.com:

Jillian Lewis: 25-1. Jillian is certainly talented, but the problem with her collection is the same problem we had with her as a contestant: SNORE. She's possibly the first robot ever to make it on to a competitive reality show.

See what else we had to say about that little cyborg, and her competitors Rami and Christian on NYMag.com's The Cut.

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