April 16, 2007
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For "Project Runway" fans, it’s no surprise that castings have been taking place over the past few weeks for the 4th season of the show. I was lucky enough to be asked to participate once again on the “casting panel,” and to choose who moves forward … and who gets sent packing. It's always an arduous process for everyone involved, and an obviously extremely long day for designers, judges and crew alike. I can say that for the most part, things run fairly smoothly, but I must admit that it’s always a bit amusing to see some of the characters who come our way … man, if I was only able to name names!
The day began at 8 a.m. at the Westin hotel here in New York City, and after a quick drive-by of the hopeful designers already in line (I think the first girl had been there since the ungodly hour of 3 a.m!) I made my way upstairs to find the producer I was supposed to meet and who would lead me to where I needed to be. In holding, I met up with one of last year’s judges … and I must admi t… one of my personal favorites, Joann Pailey. She is currently the Senior Market Editor at Elle magazine and one of the few women I know who can rock the 5” metal/stone Balenciaga heels at 8 o’clock in the morning!
Comments
Ann wrote:
Hi Daniel,
I love it!
Your narrative was great . . . I'm sure we will see some of the footage of the "poorly sewn taffeta on the wire hanger" in the Season to come. So, thanks for the laughs and behind the scenes view of all the people we don't get to see but "just know they're there" : )
Now, you did say that you didn't feel much of a change since passing the 26th marker on your last birthday . . . Surely, looking back from the seat your in now must give you quite a view of that 23-24 year old Daniel that walked in those doors?! Huh?
Grey hair not withstanding your maturation is showing. It is showing in your ease and delight in what your life is bringing you and the enjoyment of the people that you've met in passing through all of it so far.
So, once again thanks for the continuing insight into was is going on in New York, Fashion, Art, Old and New Friends, and so forth.
Namaste,
Ann
posted on April 16, 2007 at 5:21 PM
Irene wrote:
I hope things are going well for you Daniel!
I look forward to seeing the new season and hearing more news about you.
posted on April 16, 2007 at 9:14 PM
anis wrote:
Hi Daniel,
im Anis from Java,Indonesia.im a big fans of you from project runway.just wanna say hello...
posted on April 18, 2007 at 9:26 AM
Crystal(H.K) wrote:
I expect to see season4. I want to see more great clothes in it.I think u have the save expect, right?
HAHA..Tim Gunn 's smile in that photo was so cute!!..HA
posted on April 19, 2007 at 12:24 PM
gilda wrote:
hey daniel, this is gilda from japan. i'm a designer myself, and watching PR, especially the auditions, has really been interesting!!! some of the people bring along REALLY out-of-the-world stuff!! it always makes me wonder what tim gun or the other judges would ever say about my clothes. yikes! just the thought is scary!!
posted on April 19, 2007 at 1:21 PM
Meital wrote:
Daniel Vasovic, I so in love with you!! I look at you and I think that you so smart ang nice, and so beautiful! everything was wonderful, but then you sain something like that: "yeah, I tell my parents that i'm gay before a year ago" and then my heart is broken! (i'm sorry that I have misstakes in my writing, i'm not from u.s.a so my english is just from my school, actualy i'm from israel). I hope that we can be a friend and I love your desigen, you are amazing!! I wait to ad from you,
Meital.
(By the way, your name- Daniel, is in hebrew!!!!)
posted on April 22, 2007 at 2:57 AM
Meital wrote:
hi Daniel!
i'm Meital from israrel ant i'm so in love with you! I watch every day in the show and I think that you so smart' nice' and beautiful. but then, my heart is broken when I hear you say that you are gay! (i'm sorry that my english is not good because I don't speak in english so I know english just from my school.
I'm a big funs of your desigen and I think that you so talented. I hope to buy from you some clothes whenever (even if I live far from you). I hope (oh, I hope so much..) that you answere to me soon- I waiting to this.
so, take care and see you soon sgsin,
Meital.
(by the way, do you that your name- Daniel, is in hebrew?? are you Jewish????????)
posted on April 22, 2007 at 10:20 AM
Sylvia wrote:
Can't wait to see Season 4~~
I am a big fan from China.So many people here are crazy about you,Daniel!!
Carry on!!
posted on April 22, 2007 at 7:53 PM
maria wrote:
hi daniel,
i'm maria from jakarta, indonesia. i am interested to become a fashion designer, but i don't really know how to start. my background is accounting, i don't have much knowledge about fashion, and to enroll to a fashion school is quite expensive for me. Could you give me some advice..? thanx a lot..
posted on April 23, 2007 at 12:19 AM
damu wrote:
hay daniel, i'm damu from indonesia. i really like your show. i think your design was amazing! i always watch project runway, bcoz you really really hansome.haha okay, good luck for your career, and i hope we will meet soon! ahahaha i hope you wanna be my friend... thank's daniel. love ya!
posted on April 23, 2007 at 12:51 AM
Michael wrote:
Hey Daniel! Great blog as always. I have a fashion question for you and was hoping you could help out. I recently got accepted into pharmacy school which will require me to be in professional dress (dress pants, button up shirt, tie, etc) at all times. Do you have any tips on how to look professional with looking boring? Thanks so much and keep up the awesome work. Bye!
posted on April 23, 2007 at 4:41 PM
fei wrote:
Hi, I came from the Philippines and I've been watching Project Runway since the beginning (though the telecast here is very delayed) anyways I just want you to know that I really like your designs and I was rooting for you last season 2 finale. :) Congratulation. I don't know how will your designs reach Philippines, but maybe someday I can afford your creations. Thank you for the inspiration.:)
-Fei
posted on April 24, 2007 at 12:27 AM
Joanna wrote:
HI,Daniel,
I'm your big fan.I'm from china.
I very love you and your design.I wish you will do better in the furture.
I Really very very love you .
posted on April 24, 2007 at 9:04 AM
-'MaDuLaRa'- wrote:
hi daniel,
just call me ToMoKi from PiNas,MABUHAY!!, looks like i'm not alone in here, i have a Questions??? why there's no season 4 until now?? i heared from the news that, even though tim gunn was not on season 4 the show must go on. whats going on???.
i read your post and you said that you fell in love to lee?? hows lee anyway??. i'm jelous. is that the man you want to be with. (just kinding) ^_^ i hopping for you reply......
-'ToMoKi-
(by the way here in the phillippines, in our local channel there watching season 2 of project runway, but in Cable i'm watching season 3, i almost finished all episodes. and still waiting for season 4)
posted on April 24, 2007 at 1:31 PM
Min wrote:
Daniel - I absolutely loved your organza tulip blouse. Have you been selling any of your work like some of the other contestants?
posted on April 24, 2007 at 6:15 PM
Imani wrote:
Hi Daniel:
It's good to hear that PR is gearing up; my friends and I are fans of the show. We can hardly wait until the beginning of the fourth season! It has taken so longggg! We are so excited.
And how exciting must it be for you, to have such an awesome exposure at the start of your career! You are so talented, and I am looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future.
Best wishes to you; may you be a huge success! God bless you!
posted on April 25, 2007 at 2:46 PM
Ann wrote:
hi dan!
what's up?
I just want to say hello..
posted on April 26, 2007 at 11:40 AM
karen wrote:
I love it that Santino popped in to say hi and that everyone is still friends.
We are dying here without Project Runway and so looking forward to season 4.
My son and I are designing his prom tuxedo a la Project Runway - a $100. budget and a few day time crunch. We keep on cracking up with jokes from the show that we've made our own. Funny how this show has brought my son and I so together -- thanks for that!!!
~karen
posted on April 27, 2007 at 9:47 PM
Irene wrote:
hi Daniel! I'm your fan. I always watch the PR.
Just want to say hello...
posted on April 29, 2007 at 10:15 AM
aya wrote:
hi daniel. it's aya again..
i want to ask you, i want to be designer.. i have a little bit difficulty in drawing the body...
i can do that but.. it looks bad on the leg and arm parts.
hope u can help me.. coz designing is my life...and i want to ask you. what is your next project? make your own label?
if you make your own label, i'll buy your design.. really.but it's hard alittle bit, coz i'm in indonesia. maybe you should come around. go to bali for vacation or go to jakarta. there so many places that u can visit. (now i like the tour guide.. hahaha..)
you know , in indonesia, project runway still in season two, so late! still the final show right now.
thx...
you're a great designer.
posted on April 30, 2007 at 6:25 AM
tequila wrote:
HI,daniel~
I AM FROM HONG KONG,I love you very much.every sunday,i will turn on the tv and see you.sorry my english is not good enough.it is my first time to leave comment to you=]i will support you forever!!hope ypu can type more blog and visit my xanga.THANK YOU^^
XXXXX
posted on April 30, 2007 at 9:50 AM
Marjon wrote:
Daniel,
Let's me just say the interns all miss you dearly at Raven and hope to run into you again one day soon! I didn't get a chance to say bye (lo and behold, the internet just has that way to contact anyone) but I wish you the best of luck, keep being absolutely fabulous as you already are, and hopefully Bianca and I will see "the dress" we adored on the runway during Fashion Week in the future! Hope all is well dear!
Sincerely,
Marjon
posted on May 1, 2007 at 1:16 AM
Ditha wrote:
hai...daniel
I'm your big fan and I really love you so much mmmuammmh
I from Indonesia
I really like your design it's so beautifull
I hope someday you can visit Indonesia
luph u Daniel V ........
bye....................
posted on May 2, 2007 at 2:15 AM
aya wrote:
hi daniel...
you've got smile from indonesia...!!!
posted on May 2, 2007 at 7:20 AM
Jeffy wrote:
Daniel:
I am from michigan too, email me let me know how you are doing. haha
posted on May 2, 2007 at 5:41 PM
dee wrote:
Daniel, I too am in love with you! Could you please tell me where the hell Andre is? Or Daniel F. Have you been to Red Lobster lately? Is it true that Andre is a waiter there now.
posted on May 6, 2007 at 3:54 PM
Diane wrote:
When is Project scheduled to come back on?
posted on May 10, 2007 at 12:40 AM
meliblu wrote:
Look forward to Project Runway 4 as long as it's not like season 3, which was the worst and most vicisou season ever of Project Runway. Wise of Bravo to give everyone a little cooling off time from that season and give Top Chef a chance to redeem itself from it's nasty, vicious own Season 2 as if Project Runway 3 seeped into Bravo reality shows. Look forward to talent and less drama and less soap opera and less tooth and claw. Was surprised that I really liked Shear Genius although it was only 7 episodes long and I hope it's longer next time. Only one real rivalry and very different world that of hair stylists as the most cutting individual who killed herself and her partner Tyson off in a team double elimination challenge was voted fan favorite. Actually, I liked her and was amused that she so hated a fellow contestant that she took herself down with him. If you haven't seen this series, you need to watch it in reruns, gave me some peace of mind during a tough time and I was utterly amazed that the show was any good. Very differnt than Top Chef or Project Runway even though it had the same formula and ot strangely depressing the way Top Design was. Will make you decide to change your hair and make you realize the extent to which hair plays a part in fashion. Really enjoyed that show. Hope they get renewed and have more than seven episodes next time.
posted on June 2, 2007 at 5:28 AM
mary syth wrote:
When does season 4 start? I can't wait.
posted on June 5, 2007 at 4:25 PM
Monica wrote:
Hi Daniel
Just wanted to let you know that you where definitely my pick for season two. Loved, loved, loved the designs you created. I can't wait for the season four to begin, I keep looking but haven't heard anythng yet. Keep designing beautiful creations and I hope some day to find them.
posted on June 13, 2007 at 6:42 PM
Casey wrote:
Danny!!!
You are ' da bomb ', man (i'm not so great at the ghetto talk i'm sure you can tell ;) )
anyways i'm so excited to see season 4 when it comes out i'm a total Project Runway FREAK (even more a freak than Kayne towards beauty pagents, if you can believe it)
you TOTALLY should have won season 2 the judges just didn't want to pick the 'obvious' choice for a winner. Your clothes are wearable, and many many many women would want your clothing
Hey, has anyone (reading this) seen any of Jeffrey's clothing out in stores?? i'm DYING to see what he's come up with even though Uli is the BESTEST
you'll hear from me more often Byes!
posted on July 2, 2007 at 3:11 PM
Kathy wrote:
I would like to know when season 4 is going to start. My boyfriend got me hooked on Season 2 and suffering through all these knock off shows is killing my. Bring on Heidi!!!
posted on July 2, 2007 at 3:11 PM
Ditte Mai wrote:
Hey Daniel.
I know it's a little late for writing about the obvious;)
Just wanted to tell you, that in Denmark where i'm from I really enjoy the show and I thought and still do that you should have won;)
anyway congrates with your new life and all, just wanted to let you know that people in Denmark know your name:)
ditte Mai
ps. and no matter what tim gunn said, your bags were cool at the runway show;)
posted on July 13, 2007 at 8:14 AM
vickie wrote:
I can't wait for the next season!!!!
Daniel, you look HOT in your suit, btw ;)
Vickie in Texas
posted on July 17, 2007 at 11:34 PM
pascual santos wrote:
hello, hello Daniel congratulations I saw the program, enchant myself that you won, congratulations, I am very contented yesterday so that your clothes are very beautiful hopefully you can see my message and you respond it, I you like you like much…. luck and many congratulations you the mereses but that none.
my name is paschal is 25 years old and is of Chile and I love you much
posted on August 17, 2007 at 9:06 PM
malu franca wrote:
Hey Daniel, Im Malu from Sao Paulo -Brazil,you are so special,im your big fan. I hope someday you can visit Brazil.Kisses
posted on August 23, 2007 at 11:09 AM
Angel Kristianti wrote:
Haloha Daniel! i come from holland. it's nice to c u in this blog....last night was the final of PR season 2 on dutch tv. Too bad that u didn't win (i think your collections are very beautiful) but Chloe's collections are very nice too. How are u now? have u now ur own business? nice to read the next story about u after the PR in this blog. Any plan to come to holland? :)
Good luck there!
posted on August 30, 2007 at 5:47 AM
bethzabeth wrote:
Hi, your the only reason i started watching the project runway show. You are great! And i really liked ur bags even though that dude said whatever he said. i would really love it if i can buy one for myself... just dont know where though. i hope i find a way of buying some of ur stuff... if there is some way i can get them please let me know...
posted on February 20, 2008 at 4:56 PM