Cecilia wrote:

I have watched all three seasons and I have to say I was UNDERwhelmed. I LOVED Laura's cloths and I would purchase and wear anyone of those outfits. I admired Jeffrey's drive and fresh approach but who wears those things? The judges take about "what a woman wants to wear" well this woman wouldn't be caught dead in any one of his outfits. I like Uli's swimsuit outfit and final piece, both were wonderful. I can't believe that Jeffrey won, he shouldn't have in my opinion. Laura, your cloths are fabulous and I would wear anyone of them from this season. I think it's unfortunate that some are commenting on your speaking out but you were NOT the only designer that had those feelings...Michael and Uli BOTH agreed with you, you had the courage to speak up. That takes courage and CLASS!

posted on October 19, 2006 at 2:37 PM

CJ wrote:

My daughter and I couldn't have been more disappointed in the judges choice. There we sat on the sofa, anxiously awaiting the announcement from Heidi, "Congratulation Uli, you are the winner of this year's Poject Runway." Our jaws dropped and there was total silence. Jeffrey???? We both said we felt kind of sick. I can't even imagine any of his creations at a Red Carpet event! MTV Music Awards, yes.....Emmy's, Oscar's, no. Laura's line of clothing was nothing short of stunning. Real couture. She can hold her own with any of the famous fashion houses. Her eye for detail is unsurpassed and I have no doubt that she will be a huge success. Michael is so impressive. Crisp, clean, easy to wear. I'd buy his designs in a "New York Fashion Week" minute! And Uli......just looking at her collection made me feel less stressed! Vibrant, flowy and still elegant. Loved it! The one thing I am really confused about is this. Heidi said she could see herself wearing all of Laura and Uli's clothes. So, why Jeffrey? The fashionista's can call it "fashion forward", they can call it "vision", but I'll just call it stuff you'll find at "Hot Topic."

posted on October 19, 2006 at 2:38 PM

Sandy Morello wrote:

Well, Laura..Evidently Craftmanship DOES come out of your ass!lol All I can say is, at least now I know why I am still wearing all my old classic standbys~ Somehow, wearing my patio umbrella, Swiss Miss chocolate milk carton inspired number, my Crate and Barrel barbeque tablecloth, hubby's cowboy leather chaps from the ranch, along with my 1985 babydoll jammies, just doesn't seem like 'inspired' high fashion to me! I personally think Peanut Head is just kidding about 'recovery' but at least he has givin me perfect ideas for Halloween costumes. oy!

posted on October 19, 2006 at 2:51 PM

ann wrote:

congrats to jeff, i believe there are second chances given all the time and this is yours,good luck and your'e right this" DOES NOT SUCK!!!" i can't say i would wear your stuff but i enjoyed all the drama, i am happy for you and your family,hats off to uli,beautiful just beautiful,laura kinda glad you didn't win and michael don't give up you're still my favorite.thanks for a very enjoyable season,i'll be back next season for some more...a

posted on October 19, 2006 at 3:11 PM

Liz wrote:

Just want to say that I agreed with all of your comments except one. When I said that I would not watch season four, I meant it. What I will watch is the ratings as I am curious as to how low they will go.

So sorry, so long, GOODBYE PROJECT RUNWAY!!

posted on October 19, 2006 at 3:25 PM

Hallie wrote:

I am in complete agreement, I am flabbergasted by Jeffrey's win. I have long believed fashion had nothing to do with real women, fashion designers are artists, creating for themselves, not to wear, like Laura & Uli, but to express their own artistic vision. I think it is the real reason for stick thin models, they best show off the lines of the clothes rather than the clothes having been designed to fit real bodies. Jeffrey is an artist, of that there is no doubt, I think Picasso would put his models in Jeffrey's clothes. Laura, Uli, and, despite a weak showing at the end, Michael, design clothes for women to actually wear.
I wonder if PR would consider underwriting a partnership. Laura and Michael would be so great together. Where she is sophisticated and elegant he is young and cool. She is evening wear, he is sports wear. The Macy's challenge (as well as some of the behind the scenes footage) demonstrate their ability to work together, and their tastes and styles absolutely compliment each other. LBMK is a label I would buy.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 3:50 PM

MAndy wrote:

After seeing that Jeffery one I will probally not watch any more project runway. I am a in style 40 yr old and there was nothing in his collection I would even remotely be interested in. All of the other three desighners had stuff in there collections that I would of loved to wear. It was very dissapointing and a waste of my time. I am not a TV watcher and I have enjoyed the show thus far. I think the judges where way off.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 4:06 PM

emc wrote:

My sister and I watched the finale 3 times so far. Jeffrey's collection was kookie, memorable in a bad way. When Uli's collection went down the runway, she called me long distance and we were ecstatic! We're both plus size women and I could see myself in some of Uli's fashions. I wish I could loose enough weight to wear Laura's fashion - svelte, elegant, timeless ( I'm glad she got rid of the green parrot dress, YUCK!) Michael should have stayed true to himself with the street, urban, every woman, every day wear. Cottons, seersucker, jersey, solids - that's his market. He dropped the ball thinking he could do sensual, flowing, colorful prints, skin showing everywhere. Come back Michael, come back! All in all, they made a name for themselves, they are definately on the map. I'll be looking for Laura in Neiman Marcus and all the high end, exclusive, designer stores and on the next red carpet: I'll be looking for Uli EVERYWHERE; Jeffrey in outrageous boutiques and Michael, don't count him out, his fashions will be everywhere, too and you'll know it's a MICHAEL KNIGHT DESIGN. QVC may pick him up and don't get it twisted QVC has launched many a designer, brought them to the forfront of fashion and Michael's collection would be the creme d' la creme!

posted on October 19, 2006 at 4:17 PM

Carol wrote:

You're right, I swore up and down I'd never watch PR again after last night....but I think curiosity will kill this cat. If only to see the new stuff they come up with. I also said the same about Jeffrey's Beetlejuice-esque stripes...except Tim Burton's were better! In any event, Jeffrey's wasn't a bad collection but certainly not the best.
Who knows what goes on behind the Bravo editor's office doors? It just seemed to me that the show proved honesty was not the best policy, and bad diva behavior will be rewarded.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 4:31 PM

Ron Williams wrote:

Were the judges BLIND ? Or DEF? This was the final episode there was no need to keep that LA guy (I don't even remember his name thats how bad his designs were) around for ratings. He didn't even get a response from the viewers at the fashion show. Laura and Eullie were robbed !!!! Make sure you email Bravo and voice your opinon ! Ron in Lexington KY

posted on October 19, 2006 at 5:25 PM

Ron Williams wrote:

I also forgot to mention Jeffery also didn't folloe the rules he went over budget ! I too feel this whole season was a waste of my time. I will never watch Project Runway again. Congradulations to Laura and Eullie on a job well done. -Ron

posted on October 19, 2006 at 5:31 PM

Cindy wrote:

I have to agree with Mandy. I am early 50's and my daughter, who watched with me is 25 and there is no way either one of us would wear his stuff. We probably won't be watching next season either. In fact, that was the first thing my daughter said when it was over

posted on October 19, 2006 at 5:57 PM

Elizabeth wrote:

Jeffrey's designs were so fresh and hip. I was very glad he won, because he deserved it. He was the best designer. That Laura nonsense was completely pathetic and unflattering to her. She came off as petty and insecure. I am 36 and I would be proud to wear anything in his collection. Every outfit he made throughout the competition was meticulous and hot. Laura's clothing looked like her pieces came from an old estate sale. Michael's stuff was kind of wierd and amateurish. Uli's gowns tugged at the backside in a very unflattering way. The seams didn't seem very secure and the fabric she used is a woman's nightmare. At least, any woman concerned about what her backside looks like. Even those gorgeous and fit models' butts looked strange in them.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 6:21 PM

claryssa wrote:

I was not surprised that Laura did not win in proyect runway. From a marketing point of view, her collection, her sense of style is such a different kind of sofistication- too different for Elle Magazine. On the other hand, Jeffrey's was right on the dot. His creative style is Elle Magazine- young, innovative, in good taste. He definetly pleased the sponsors of the show. So congratulations to Jeffrey for a BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION, congrad to all participants for an incredible and fabulous collection, but most of all, congratulation Laura, cause you show us that life can be beautiful and gave us all a lesson of GREAT SOFISTICATION.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 6:26 PM

ryn wrote:

Looking back at the episode where Keith was disqualified for breaking the rules, he apparently never actually used the pattern books. The designers are followed by cameras 24/7, therefore, if he had actually used the books to his advantage, the producers would have known about it long before it was brought to their attention by Keith's fellow designers. Therefore, Keith was disqualified for merely possessing the books and was never given the opportunity to get rid of the books and rectify the situation. Now, fast-forwarding to the finale....Jeffery broke the rules by going over budget. Yet, the mere possession of materials totaling more than $8000 was not enough to disqualify him. Not only was he allowed to rectify the situation by getting rid of the "illegal" extras, he was rewarded in the end by being named the winner. If the producers took a strict-constructionist view of the rules and regulations in Keith's situation, then they should have done the same in Jeffrey's situation.

The inconsistencies in judging over the course of the season were hard enough to stomach, but when you add the inconsistencies in the repercussions of breaking the rules, I feel as though Project Runway has lost a lot of credibility.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 6:28 PM

norma wrote:

why my comment was not posted?????? prejudice?

posted on October 19, 2006 at 6:33 PM

Elli wrote:

Way to go Jeffrey!!!!
I loved his clothes especially the final dress which was cool. By the way, the lines on Jeffrey's dresses are heck of a lot more forgiving of figure flaws than Laura's. Nice wide skirts. Laura lost because she designed one of Oscar de la Renta's old collections. I reiterate, my 70 year-old mother loved Laura's clothes. She loved them when they originally came out as well.
This competition is for the best designer.
Jeffrey's collection was the most cohesive.
Yes, design is an art which includes execution innovation and having something to say about fashion that hasn't been said ad nauseum.
There will never be a shortage of bland knock- offs of designer clothes for people of mundane sensibilites to purchase. Those knockoffs are the less-inspired versions of the "kookier" designs the talented people imagine.
The judges did the right thing. Uli would have been fine by me too, Michael's collection looked sleazy and Laura's was uninspired regurgitation.
Sequins and feathers. Pretentious crap.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 7:15 PM

Cyndi wrote:

I previously wrote how thrilled I was that Jeffrey won and I have recently read from women my age and younger how his line was unsuitable and unflattering for women's wear. How ridiculous! If I was a few pounds lighter, I would certainly wear some of his collection pieces!

posted on October 19, 2006 at 7:55 PM

suzy wrote:

jeffrey rocks.
and i would so where his clothes.
end of discussion.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 7:55 PM

James wrote:

I think (and from what I have read) The majority of viewers were dissapointed in the final "winner". I do believe that the judges if left to their own would and did not choose Jeffrey. The producers have a part in the final decision of who stays or goes, and I believe they made the choice. A bad one for PR I think. Maybe many will get over it and watch next season, I will not. So long PR - it was fun when it was real, now you're just a bore. yawn....

posted on October 19, 2006 at 8:04 PM

Izabella wrote:

I recomend that Heidi, Nina and the Olympus week lady start wearing Jeffry's outfits since they like his collection so much! Uli should've won, Laura shoud've been the runner-up. I love Michael! I think he has the most potential in the fashion world and I will be looking for his clothes in stores!

posted on October 19, 2006 at 8:09 PM

S.D. wrote:

I have watched project runway from day one, and last night finale was extremely disapointing, that i don't think i will be wacthing project runway ever again. I have been the biggest michael's fan, and last night i did not think he had the best collection but neither had jeffrey, i thought Uli, should have won. Jeffrey's style is not appealing, he did not follow the rules, and he has a rotten personality. PR was a great reality show with great appeal but after last night , i dont know how many fans are still out there.CONGRATS TO ULI YOU WERE THE WINNER, IN MY OPPINION, AND MICHAEL I AM STILL YOUR BIGGEST FAN.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 8:58 PM

Martha wrote:

Never posted before but watched all three seasons. I think the problem with this season is that it was too predictable: Laura had a bad challenge and she is falling apart..she won that week’s challenge. Uli is just the “same note”, judges are not happy … she won the challenge. As soon as they started to show all the drama around Jeffrey I knew he was the winner. And I was right!!!! Did you ever see a designer sitting and waiting for the runway show before? That really makes me wonder…..where was all the challenge and tension from the first two seasons? Bad, bad.
Uli did an incredible job and it is just so sad that judges took the prize away from her. I loved each single one of her pieces. Michael? He was my favorite the whole season and to me it seems that as soon as Uli took away his model, the inspiration went along. Nice pieces but not for the finale. Where is the designer that put together breathtaking pieces during the challenges?
I’m disappointed with the show and I don’t think I’m watching it again.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 9:29 PM

Kathleen Hunt wrote:

Michael's collection wasn't just a "disappointment" it was an embarassment. What a shame the guy didn't learn from his experiences on the show. He kept saying, "sexy" but he doesn't seem to have a clue about what that means. Michael is such a likable character, too bad his collection wasn't. Laura's collection was impeccable, beautiful -- predictable. Uli is charming and so are her designs. But Jeffrey had that creative edge; that "different" something that they're always looking for. I think the judges picked the right designer as winner. Can't wait for Season Four!

posted on October 19, 2006 at 9:30 PM

Kendra wrote:

CONGRATULATIONS JEFFREY!!!!! I am so proud that Jeffrey won and beat all of the negativity surrounding him, he brought it and in the end was rewarded! I would wear any of his designs and I know about a thousand others that would too. I can see his designs being everywhere including the Emmy's and the Oscar's, he innovative and can design for the right occasion, hence why he won. Laura pretty much could do cocktail dresses and Uli the same dress with a few differences here and there and it wasn't until her last chance at Olympus Fashion Week that we were able to see any variety in her work. Michael had something going and then went overboard for Fashion Week, I really still haven't figured him out, I think the judges were right in saying he needs to mature and figure out what he does best, he Jetsetting outfit was amazing and that is the kind of work he needs to do. And last but not least there is the one issue of Jeffrey going over budget, Tim Gunn told Jeffrey that he was going to have to tell the judges, and if it wasn't for the wigs, Jeffrey would have been in trouble but everybody hates him so much they aren't going to realize that it was indeed fair and they (the producer's) would have done that for any of the final four. Oh and I almost forgot to respond about another comment I saw on here. Uli and Michael didn't both agree with Laura about Jeffrey's Collection, Uli didn't agree, ya'll must've missed when she went over to Jeffrey's pieces and was inspecting them and told Laura about 3 times that is wasn't as perfect as she thought. I never once saw Laura go over to them, she just felt the heat. For some reason everyone has forgot how many times Jeffrey sat around at Parson's when he was done before everyone but then I guess now it doesn't matter. Jeffrey your fans will always be behind you. WAY TO GO!!!!

posted on October 19, 2006 at 9:40 PM

Adele Millin wrote:

I was dumbfounded, numb and disappointed by the judges decision/announcement of Jeffrey's win. Although his design aesthetic clearly delineates who he is as an designer, I felt that his collection by no means, delimits the idea of what many females subscribe to as being fashionable. However, I also realize that not every design or designer is for every woman...

Bottomline, the real source of my contention lies within the fairness of treatment, specifically exceeding the budgeted guidelines. Jeffrey broke the rules and was awarded "winner" while Keith who likewise broke the rules, was ushered off of the show. It appears to me that the pendulum swung a little unequitably and truthfully, one of main reasons that I faithfully watched Project Runway was I believed in the fairness of the judges.

After three seasons and last night's anticlimactic ending, I have ultimately decided not watch watch "Runway" anymore...at least until the passion returns, if it ever does.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 10:01 PM

Kerri wrote:

I can't believe how immature people are about Jeffery's win. If they are such great fans of Uli's, they should realize that Uli has nothing but respect fo Jeffery, and I don't believe that she would approve of such bashing. It's time to grow up!

posted on October 19, 2006 at 10:03 PM

carlotta finck wrote:

KUDOS, KUDOS TO JEFFREY, He had the most
Wonderful Bryant Park COLLECTION!!!! if i was younger i would wear his Lovely Contour Yellow lovely gown.!! His reclying gown was terriffic., God bless ya Jeffrey, your are one hell of a Designer !!!!!! GOOD LUCK IN L. A. !!!

posted on October 19, 2006 at 10:08 PM

Whitney wrote:

Well....I was extremely disappointed when the winner was announced last night. Actually, I don't think disappointed is the appropriate word...more like shocked! Not a single one of Jeffery's items were a piece of clothing a woman would wear, or pay couture fashion prices for. In considering the challenges assigned each week of the show, if clothing pieces from each collection were compared individually between designers, I don't think a single piece of Jeffrey's clothing would have won. When the judges announced that they wanted to see more of his fashion and that was why he won, I was shocked. I don't think the rest of America had that feeling. For the other designers, Michael took me by surprise. I was so excited to see his collection, but I was more reminded of hip/hop, culture than high fashion. His line reminded me more of a Baby Phat showing than Project Runway. I didn't associate his collection with what he had presented on the rest of Project Runway. Laura, of course had impeccable taste. Her clothing was modern yet reminiscent of earlier eras. Her whole collection blended well together as well as tied in nicely with a music choice. Now Uli!! Uli has been a favorite of mine from the beginning. I would wear ever single item of clothing that she has designed, and I know Heidi has had the same comment of herself and other women. But not only did she stick to her own style, she stepped it up to what the judges asked of her, and made it look like a wonderful couture collection. She even had wonderful music choice that made you really feel like you were watching a thought out production. I really believed that Uli was the true winner of Project Runway. Too bad she didn't get the prize. I have to agree with a previous comment posted, Jeffrey's clothing looked like it belonged in Hot Topic. I'm disappointed and hope that for next season, the judges will be a little wiser with their final decision.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 10:20 PM

Liv wrote:

I kinda liked Jeffrey's :blush:

posted on October 19, 2006 at 10:45 PM

carlotta finck wrote:

KUDOS, KUDOS TO JEFFREY, He had the most
Wonderful Bryant Park COLLECTION!!!! if i was younger i would wear his Lovely Contour Yellow lovely gown.!! His reclying gown was terriffic., God bless ya Jeffrey, your are one hell of a Designer !!!!!! GOOD LUCK IN L. A. !!!

posted on October 19, 2006 at 11:02 PM

yoli wrote:

I was disappointed that Jeffrey won. I personally would only wear his green stripped dress, but thats all. Laura's clothes as nice as they were, I don't go to that many places that would warrant that type of attire. I loved all of Michael's clothing and I am glad he won the $10,000 award. Everything he did was nice, I also loved everything Uli made, I would also wear all of her fashions. Jeffrey's attitude when he made was it Jennifer's mothers dress was horrible, plus the dress was the worse piece of material sewn together I ever saw. I hope to see more of Michael & Uli's fashion in the future.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 11:10 PM

Peg wrote:

Ryn, about Keith: He did more than possess pattern books. He went AWOL-- a very big no no and a chance to be away from the cameras to do who knows what. In the dog challenge, he failed to complete the assignment-- he didn't make an outfit for the dog and then he tried to pass off a commercially made accessory as something he had created for the dog. About Jeffrey: His situation was comparable to what happened to the designer in the first season when she stayed under budget with a sweethreart deal on custom-made shoes. She took the shoes out of her line up and was allowed to show and compete. Jeffrey took his receipt-less shorts and overdbudget wigs out of his line up and was allowed to show and compete.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 11:27 PM

Rose wrote:

I was very disappointed and TOTALLY SHOCKED in last night's finale. I should have known that Jeffrey would win. I still firmly believe he had help in his clothing and I applaud Laura for having the guts to speak up. Michael and Uli also expressed their opinions but it was Uli who spoke up and said Laura had something to say to Jeffrey. Laura expressed her opinion and let it drop. Jeffrey appeared to be really sweating it when he thought he might be found out. I agree with Ryn, rules are rules and when Jeffrey went over budget that alone should have been enough to get him disqualified. I believe this season can be summed up with, no accounting for taste in design and certainly no taste in judging. Count me out for next season and anything else on Bravo for some time to come.

posted on October 19, 2006 at 11:50 PM

Jenn wrote:

I am so so so dissapointed in the end result of the show. Jeffrey was the one designer where he had maybe one dress I liked. Uli had a beautiful line. Laura as well very nice clean sophisticated line, not that I thought she should win either. Michael was my favorite during the whole show and though I enjoyed every piece he made, the final show I believe hands down was Uli. Maybe they were afraid Jefferey would try to kill himself again if he was kicked off or didn't win. I almost rather that then because they thought he was the best. He wasn't. And I think he is a liar reguarding the outside help. I bet he has underpaid help in the huge workplace he rents for his clothing studio. A mini sweatshop. Ok well maybe i'm getting carried away i'm just so angry. LOL

posted on October 20, 2006 at 1:05 AM

ThomasOtter wrote:

I agree with a number of people; Jeffrey's collection was not the winning set, Uli's collection rocked the runway, the judges made the wrong choice. The real winner in my eyes is, and always will be Uli, she is the most impressive designer.

Jeffrey did a great job, and I'm sorry that I can't see his work in person, my stance might change if I could. I still believe that Uli had more heart in her work, AND didn't go over budget. It was a very dissapointing end to a most amazing show.

Do better next time Bravo.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 1:34 AM

delfina jones wrote:

Jeffrey cheated.Tim Gunn has no integrity.I am very disappointed in the show.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 8:16 AM

Vee Jay wrote:

First, I WILL be watching another Project Runway, but if the producers start artificially messing with the drama again, I'm out. The contest itself: designers racing against time to produce the most fabulous outfit is drama enough for me. The last four episodes of PR3 did not showcase enough fashion or competition. I couldn't stand the bitchiness and the whining and complaining. Are we Americans so shallow that we find this artificial manipulation appealing?

Second. Jeffrey, much as I disliked the way he was portrayed, designed the best collection. Uli totally surprised me with her wonderful designs. I would wear any of Laura's dresses in a New York minute. Michael, likeable as he is, demonstrated a decided lapse in taste and good design sense.

Would I wear Jeffrey's outfits? When I was 19 I might have. But they are too faddish and will look dated in one or two years. Laura's dresses are classic and timeless. Hence their appeal to the older woman.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 9:06 AM

Valerie wrote:

My daughter and I watched the finale and we were stunned that Laura or Uli didn't win. Jeffrey produces such crap and he cheated. How do I explain to my daughter that the best person won? We have both decided that this is the last season of Project Runway we will watch.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 9:41 AM

Kirstin wrote:

In season 2 I loved Daniel V.'s work throughout the show, but I was disappointed with his final collection. In season 3 I loved Michael's work throughout the show, but again I was disappointed with his final collection too. It is ironic that some designers seem to work better under rules and restrictions about money, time, materials... Then when they are given free control over the design... they drop the ball.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 10:07 AM

Kirstin wrote:

Perhaps there was vital footage left on the editing floor... but I didn't follow how the judges went from everybody loving every piece that Uli created and she had a good range. Then they said that Jeffrey's strong suit was not evening wear because they hated his 2 blue dresses. Then they give the prize to Jeffrey and tell Uli that her show was like a roller coaster??? That makes no sense to me. Also I've learned from the past two seasons that if evening wear is your strength, then you need not apply to Project Runway.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 10:21 AM

francis wrote:

http:I liked the show and the finale until the very last moment when Heidi anounced that the winner was Jeffrey, after every judge with no exception highly commended Uli's collection. I think all the judges loved Uli's work the best. It must be the sponsor of the $100,000, (or maybe the producer) who decided to make Jeffrey the winner. It is very disappointing. Uli's colletion is beautiful, best work of the whole season. I believed that she would be the final winner since the beginning. She did not disappoint me or anyone, rather the show disappointed us. I don't like Jeffrey's stuff very much. I guess you could say it is "innovative", but it is not much more than just using bold colors. Not to mention his bad behavior throughout the season, dirty language, overbudgeting, "within-the-boundary" outsourcing, etc...

I am really DISAPPOINTED AND UPSET, so is my husband.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 10:55 AM

needle and thread wrote:

Watched the finale for the 1st time last night. Thought it was great. Although I personally would not have voted for Jeffrey, I don't think it was wrong that he won. The judges made it perfectly clear throughout that they placed a premium on innovation and originality. If I'd had a vote, however, it would have gone to Uli. While to me it was unclear what Jeff's line was about, Uli's themes were crystal clear: beauty, color, happiness and that sublime thing called woman. I mean, those women looked totally hot; it amounted to a celebration of women. Plus, she's a fabulous colorist and nice person to boot.

As for Laura, I was impressed with her line, but not her character. I think the dissonance between her line and her personal comportment amounts to a kind of hypocrisy. Trying to torpedo Jeffrey's chances then saying she respected the judges' decision-shit, how can her husband, himself a cross between R. Crumb and Dr. Irwin Corey, stand to make love to her after how she behaved? Let's face it: if she hadn't said anything, Jeffrey would not have been investigated. And, she made it abundantly clear throughout the two-part finale that she had it in for him. Uli, on the other hand, wished the whole thing had never happened. As for Michael, what a drip!
It says something disappointing about the viewing audience, exemplied herein by their inability to write intelligable English, that he was voted fan favorite. That guy's going to have plenty of work costuming all the 'thick' girls on rap videos in constant rotation on MTV

posted on October 20, 2006 at 11:16 AM

Grace wrote:

Jeffrey is quoted in People Magazine that his game plan for winning the top-designer title was:
“I wanted people to be mad at me, like, ‘Who is this idiot?’ Then I wanted to change their minds with the stuff that I made throughout the show.”
That’s funny we still think he’s an idiot!!

posted on October 20, 2006 at 11:19 AM

Rachel wrote:

Tim, you might have been confident that Jefferey's collection was his own work, but we were not. So...he admitted that the pleating on the shorts were not his own work, but he didn't have a receipt. My question is that if he didn't have a receipt for the shorts....what else doesn't he have a receipt for? What else did he have help making that he didn't bring a receipt for? In any case, producing receipts for all items is part of the contest rules. Not producing receipt for short: against contest rules. IN ADDITION he was over budget. His punishment allowed him to adjust his collection after he saw everyone elses
The challenge was to stay within the budget, keep and show receipts as proof of that budget and produce a winning collection BY YOURSELF!! -- Jefferey DIDN'T DO ANY OF THIS!! JEFFEREY CHEATED AND DID NOT DESERVE TO WIN!!
Uli and Laura...if project runway didn't like cheaters so much, it would have been one of you.
P.S. LAURA..I LOVE YOU AND YOUR STYLE!!! Where can I buy your beautiful dresses

posted on October 20, 2006 at 11:50 AM

Ladorian wrote:

I was sooooooooooooooo disappointed in the outcome of this show. I was sitting on my couch studying for a major exam when I saw the show. Jeffery won?!?! How is that even possible? I didn't like any of his clothing. Despite the fact that he was a total jerk, he is NOT a good designer. The true winner is Michael in my eyes. I would definitely wear the clothes that he designs. I was disappointed in the outcome of the first season so I did not watch the second one. Now I watched the third one and I am even more disappointed. I just don't understand. At first the judges feel Michael has sooooooooo much talent and fresh and innovative, but now he needs to grow? What is going on here? It's like they forgot about the rest of the season. I just really feel like they didn't want him to win because their reasoning was just plain ludacris!!!! I support Michael and I know that you will be big one day soon!!!!

posted on October 20, 2006 at 12:13 PM

Mara wrote:

I am VERY upset with the outcome of the show. I have watched all the seasons and I do not think that I will be watching it anymore. Evidently they are sending the message to the viewers that they will choose a CHEATER!!!!!!! Jeffery went over budget and was not kicked off?! I would say that Uli, Michael and Laura were robbed! Jeffery should have been kicked off as soon as they found that he had broke the rules. They had no problem kicking someone off for having illegal books but they don't get rid of someone who knew they were doing wrong. I am very disappointed. Jeffery makes clothing inspired by Japanese folk and demon stories? Sorry to say but I don't know how far he will go as a designer. As for the others, Icould see more people wearing either of their collections. I am still in complete shock that someone who was dishonest was not appropriately delt with.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 12:21 PM

Eugenie wrote:

I had to watch the re-run of the PR season finale last night to see what I missed in Jeffrey's collection that put him so over the top. I've looked at Jeffrey's collection on the runway twice and I looked the outfits over carefully on-line and I simply don't get it!

I am a 40 something year old New Yorker. I keep up with fashion trends, I live to shop and simply put, I would never spend money on Jeffrey's designs. It is so obvious that the producers of PR have made exceptions from the very beginning to keep Jeffrey on the show.(he should been Auf'd after the first challenge) I can understand keeping Jeffrey around for drama, he did make for good TV, but why the win? No way the best designer and he certainly not the best Bryant Park collection.

The judges are always talking about a point of view. Well new flash judges... Everyday women don't just wear a point of view... we also shop for clothes that we can wear and feel good about! All the designers had a very clear Point of view... Laura's sense of glamour and sophistication so refreshing. Just makes you want to burn your jeans and play dress up every now and again! Uli's designs were about fun and femininity and appeal to a varity of women (not just those that live in Miami) and Michael's sense of 'street chic' is trend setting.

No doubt Jeffrey had a point of view... but if your not into alcohol or drugs or a baby-boomer that refuses to get old I suppose you just won't get it. In my opinion Jeffrey may have won PR a couple of days ago but he is already 'OUT'. Jeffrey is best suited at his sweatshop in LA cranking out costumes for aging, botox poisoned rock stars. I simply don't see anyone in their right mind walking the streets of New York City or any fashion capital in his designs unless they were heading to a Halloween Party!

I am a die hard fan of this show but PR and Bravo I have to tell you, you certainly managed to mess this one up! You are going to have to step up the integrity of this show if you want to keep your viewership.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 12:52 PM

charles sears II wrote:

I am upset! I wanted Ullee or Laura to win..Jeffrey was so wrong..and rude to Angela's mother in previous episodes,and I think he should have had points deducted for that. I just didn't get his clothes..whereas,I loved both Laura's sofisticated city style evening gowns..and Ullee's casual South beach style..I could see a woman of elegance and class wearing both styles easily.Why couldn't Project Runway have used a little more common sense and seen that Jeffrey quite possibly did outsource his collection and did cheat,and lie..and because of his coarseness and rudeness to Angela's mother and the other designer's,he should have been disqualified.That is all.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 1:04 PM

JoniD wrote:

Just found this tidbit in an article from NY Magazine dated 9/15/2006….it seems that our forward thinking, innovative, and insanely original PR winner takes more than inspiration from others. Apparently, when Gwen Stefani unveiled her spring line in September, she eschewed the runway walk in favor of a gallery display. Seems her models posed as still lives while the fashion-famished idled about. In an effort, one can only imagine, to focus all attention on the clothes and away from the living mannequins, Ms. Stefani adorned each with an identical, bland, blonde wig. Good thing budgetary limitations constrained our hero or Michael Kors would have had to overlook more than just the standard recycled Stefani designs.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 1:06 PM

Janet wrote:

I have been muling over Jeffery's win for a couple of days. He definitely was not my first pick. I loved Uli's and Laura's designs. Though Laura was limited. I love Laura for her nononse attitude. I believe from the beginning the judges wanted Jeffrey to win. As I look back there was more than once he should have been booted but they kept him on because they "believed in his talents" However I believed the show was to score on each individual design of the week!! Same can be said of Santino from season two. Jeffrey's show was better than I thought it was going to be and probably has more appeal to those in the fashion industry but I did not have the initial wow factor I had when I saw Uli's. And if I am correct Laura's showing had quite a few applause. Also, I did feel that Jeffrey had an advantage with already having a business and having the professional equipment available to him. If he failed to hand in a reciept for the pleating what else was missing.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 1:13 PM

Nina wrote:

I don't think I can accurately describe my feeling when Jeffrey was declared the winner. Being in an elevator that starts up too fast and leaves your stomach behind comes close, but it was worse than that.

I guess I've known too many master manipulators to appreciate Jeffrey's ability to wind people around one of his tattooed fingers and an expression on his face that looks perpetually hungry, cold and little boy lost.

When people are no longer useful, Jeffrey simply rubs them out of his life, as he seems to be doing with his son's mother. She's all but gone, and will be finally out of his life when Jeffrey no longer needs her to babysit.

As for Laura and Uli and Michael, I hope they use the exposure to continue to market their own lines. Someone wrote that Laura's designs weren't that special and could be easily duplicated by a good seamstress. If that's the barometer, everyone's designs can be duplicated by a good seamstress. How much talent does it take to sew a seam and install zippiers?

posted on October 20, 2006 at 1:28 PM

Valerie wrote:

If you read these postings about the finale, you come to one conclusion...TIME FOR NEW JUDGES!!! AND maybe Tim needs to find another job to "make it work"!

posted on October 20, 2006 at 1:51 PM

Vee Jay wrote:

Interesting that my first comment wasn't posted, as there was no foul language. All I did was criticize the producers for artificially creating drama where there was none. The last four episodes were woefully short on fashion and concentrated on personalities over talent, which was a shame.

My comment is this: I will keep watching PR because I love the idea of designers pitting their talents against one another in a race against time. I can do without the obvious edited manipulations.

Laura and Uli will have fabulous careers. Michael, well, he needs more experience. Jeffrey should have won and he did; but his designs will quickly be outdated and as laughable tomorrow as yesterday's shoulder pads.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 2:29 PM

leastcmplicated wrote:

I think the one line said it all, after they left the runway someone asked "how can I get Uli's number" or something to that effect. The audience also clapped during her showing. I understand leaving Jeffrey on the show because, just like Santino, he was all drama. But Santino didnt win and Jeffrey shouldnt have either.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 2:41 PM

Jude wrote:

Tim Gunn talking about fairness and integrity is so laughable! Keith was thrown out for breaking the rules, Kayne was auf'd for not using "enough" white in the Black-and-White challenge, but Jeffrey stays despite (1) not turning in all his receipts AND (2) going over budget? Project Runway has just lost another viewer of all three seasons in me. Laura should have won, IMHO, though I had liked Michael all through this season. Shameful and disgusting that Jeffrey won.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 3:34 PM

kabell wrote:

Well first of all I have to say that I was very disappointed in the final episode. First why would you make rules, and then don't follow them. There is no way Jeffrey should have been allowed to show his collection, and surely not win. But my main complaint: 1st I don't want to come off as a racist, 2nd I don't want to use color as an excuse, but I think that Black people and white people have such a different taste in clothing that it is not fair to Michael. His clothes to me and my friend who are African Americans were the best, not because Michael is African American, but because our taste is like his taste. The Judges talked about the way his clothes fit, well if they have ever watched the red carpet, all the celberties clothes fit their forms. They all show alot of skin. I think it is just right that some of the Judges be African Americans. I really enjoy prw, but you do have to do better on allowing the trouble makers to stay longer than they should. Thanks and I will see you next season. Katrina

posted on October 20, 2006 at 4:12 PM

Nickie Pooh wrote:

So, Jeffrey won. How, I have no idea. Clearly the judges did not base their decision on who had the best Collection. As much as I loved Michael Knight throughout the season. Uli, you were robbed. You really stepped your game up for the Olympius Week. Uli had the best collection and then Laura. Laura's collection was full of all timeless pieces. A person will always be able to wear her designs. Very Classy and Elegant! I still have love for Michael, you're the man! Once again I still say that you should have base your collection off of your wins and the things that excited the judges the most about your designs. Many are saying that they won't watch next season, but trust they will. I know that I will, but I will that the judges probably onl picked jeffrey because they know that the rest of the designers have a future very solid future ahead of them. Many people are already asking where they can purchase their designs and I'm one of them. Michael it would be a pleasure to speak to you directly!!! Congrats to all of you, for showing that you can making it in the fashion industry!!! Keith you have great style and taste as well and you probably would have made it to the final four.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 5:36 PM

Gerrie wrote:

The judges went on and on about Uli's collection...then voted for Jeffrey's? Good luck Jeffrey, but can anyone tell me where i can purchase Uli's line?

posted on October 20, 2006 at 5:56 PM

jihobr wrote:

The key to Jeffry's win was the little message in the end credits. It says something to the effect that the producers and Bravo have input and consult in the judges decisions. It has nothing to do with who is best. It has everything to do with the perceptions the networks want you to have about them and their advetisers.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 6:19 PM

Marge Neill wrote:

I was dumbfounded, Jeffrey wins!!! How has such mediocrity become a fashion statement? Maybe for hip-hop artists, or someone trying for a grundge chic effect, but I just don't get it. His range is so limited, what was so provocative about that powder puff he got into the finals on? One minute Nina says Laura should have shown more then her evening wear, but in previous episodes she bemoaned the fact that Michael strayed from his roots in sportswear. At least both of these designers, as well as Uli with her imaginative pieces, have a point of view, a cohesiveness to their designs. BUT JEFFREY JUST PLAIN STINKS!
I really doubt I can tune in next season if this is the caliber of designer you choose to win. I am genuinely disappointed, and I feel bitterly betrayed that such work is being rewarded like this. Laura, you are a true genius, and your excellence will take you farther then Jeffery will ever get. Uli, you are a fine credit to your German homeland, as well as to us, your American sisters. Michael, you have a true talent, as well as a beautiful soul, and I am sure you will go far. Good luck in all you do, and please know there are more of me out here who are really pulling for the three real winners or PROJECT RUNWAY!

posted on October 20, 2006 at 6:19 PM

Pebbelina wrote:

Ok, so I was a little perplexed that it was Jeffrey and not Ulli, based on the judges comments we were shown but both are or would have been ok with me.
Whoever so nicely explained the vast difference between cheating and going over budget and the permission to orrect it (and pointed out the shoe situation during the finale of another season) Kudos,as Michael would say, you hit it right on the nose.
No doubt Lauras gowns are exquisitely crafted - but they are gowns only - a range includes garments that can be worn to the beach, to the office, on a date that isn't happening at a debutant's ball, while shoping etc. Whether or not that means wearing Jeffrey's clothes not only depends on one's shape but also on one's sense of daring. Runway fashion is not necessarily the same as ready to wear - what's new aout that?
I've said it in my "effrey vs Laura blog", there's a side to Michael which none of have seen but which came out in glimpses here and there - He's a great actor, the I-love-my-mom-and-am-soo-religious-nice-boy-next-door, but what was his first reaction when rewarded for his acting abilities "Give me the money" is what he said, not, "wow, thanks" - He may have played nice "helping" Kayne not to send a "working girl" outfit down the runway, but then most of his final collection would be just perfect as wardrobe for any New York Street Walker scene in a movie. When Mama Laura wasn't there to helpm the hoochiness was back - which makes it obvious, he does need to mature. Interestingly enough the scene from finale episode 1 where he dropped his chin and started drooling over the very round behind of one of the models got cut for that episode's re-runs.
Kudos to both Ulli and Jeffrey for pushing themselves, being German myself, naturally I loved her stuff and even with the big 50 right around the corner, I'd gladly throw on any of Jeffrey's innovative garments.

posted on October 20, 2006 at 6:21 PM

zenobia waller wrote:

I sent a lengthy email expresssing my displeasure at Jeffrey's win. Are you monitoring and leaving out those that don't agree with the judge's choice? I'm sure that if you counted all the anti Jeffrey, they would surely surpass the fors!!!
Zeni

posted on October 20, 2006 at 7:59 PM

Vee Jay wrote:

Wrote two pro Laura comments since this afternoon. What's wrong with you, Mishigas With Scott? My comments are usually thought of as, well, er, never mind.

You dropped the ball big time this time. Who cares what you thought?

posted on October 20, 2006 at 9:11 PM

Beth wrote:

Well I 've watched the finale three times now and the only conclusion I can come to is that skank ho sells. Oh well, at least I don't have to worry about watching Project Runway season 4. After three seasons of mediocre fashion, I've had enough. I won't be back. Good luck finding an audience next season. You are going to need it!!

posted on October 20, 2006 at 9:29 PM

Karen Allen wrote:

I was so disappointed in the finale. I normally watch the reruns and etc. I anxiously await the next season, but after that finale and Jeffrey winning, which should not have happened, I dont think ill ever watch again, I would not wear anything Jeffrey made ever. Uli I could have accepted because I would definitly pack her things for a cruise or a visit to south beach, and I would wear all of Laura's items but Michael was my favorite and I thought he was innovative and fresh, but Jeffrey. I need an explanation

posted on October 20, 2006 at 10:53 PM

Julia wrote:

What is the name of the song playing during Uli's final collection showing at the Fashion Week? I would LOVE to get it....

posted on October 21, 2006 at 12:25 AM

Walter White Tail Feather wrote:

I was disappointed that Jeffrey won. But what do I know.
Except that he should have been aufed at several other points in the competition. I just didn't want him to win.

The real reason I am writing is I was interested in getting the titles of the music that was used in Uli and Laura's collections on the runway. Any thoughts about getting that info? Can I e-mail the show? Don't know.

After three seasons I think that Laura and Uli's were extraordinary. As for Laura not being innovative, I think she is, maybe she should have just ripped up some of the dresses and that would have counted. So looking forward to season 4.

posted on October 21, 2006 at 4:33 AM

Dia 333 wrote:

WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? The judges IMO!
ULI's great & grand runway show blew my mind away!
Here, I thought I'd just see a one-note - but she DELIVERED
one *Class* act! Cripes! This gal actually had 'set-in' sleeves!
She made the working girl look "glamm'!

And,thanks, Jeffery..tho you finally tried to step up your
design pallette - you still didn't quite make it for the
general mass/the buyng public!

While I semd you congrats, Jefferery, I have to let you know they are tempered by those ULTRA I wish to send to ULI!!!!

posted on October 21, 2006 at 5:48 AM

Claudia wrote:

WHITNEY(10-19-2006/10:20PM)...
YOU said it *all*! And, the BEST!
I have no worry that Laura Bennett ( My fave) will have any probs furthering her career! She's just so much a Class Act!

I DO worry for my very best fave, Michael! WTH happended?
Your final show didn't even come close to the miracles you
designed during the show! Why-O-Why, didn't you expand on
the totally pefect 'coffee filter' dress from the first project involving in-room materials from the first project?

posted on October 21, 2006 at 6:10 AM

Elaine Macaluso wrote:

Does anyone know the name of the song/music that was playing when Ule showed her line? I loved it. Thanks.
Elaine

posted on October 21, 2006 at 8:37 AM

Alex wrote:

I have read the majority of the blogs left here and I am so happy to see that most people were upset over the Jeffrey win. I don't care that he is a recovering drug addict/alcoholic. What about people who manage to be creative and artistic without becoming an addict. Please. I am also over that being an excuse for horrible behavior. No more kudos for overcoming something that is self-imposed. Secondly, comments made regarding Laura's character are so one sided as Jeff's comments and the vitriole that Jeffrey spewed during this season were just awful and far worse than anything that any of the other contestants said about each other. Wishing that Laura would have a stroke and die because she finally interceded when she heard enough crap out of Jeffrey regarding Angela. I never understood why he hated Angela so much and his behavior to her mother was inexcusable. The comments he made and continued to make even after his win about his comptetitors were outrageous - as in the remarks about Michael and strip clubs and that Michael was "acting". I am more horrified at the judges. I have seen the fashions Jeff produced all over the village in NY. Baby doll stuff- stripped jackets - uneven hems. What are they talking about? The most intersting dress was the one with the zippers on the outside. That was it. This is nothing new. It is really more interesting to see something beautiful and well crafted. Kudos to Laura and Uli. Their collections were the absolute best period. And I too believe that Jeffrey had outside help in his studio and sooner or later something will come out about it. Someone will fess up. His reaction was just too guilty. He had a real reason to be scared.That will be interesting to see. Then what?

posted on October 21, 2006 at 7:05 PM

Charles Pringle wrote:

I'm truly sad over this last show. Jeffery was a rude no class idiot. His clothing is a NO CLASS ACT for Macy's. How stupid to visit the winners at their homes and not question when walking into a room with Jeffery's clothing with others. Com on give us a break perfect fit and plastic wrape just like picking it up at the cleaner's. Well you people really sucked up to him. What a loss to the talent of all the others.

posted on October 21, 2006 at 8:16 PM

jean wrote:

Wow. I'm so suprised to read all this negative stuff about Jeffrey. I jumped up and down in my living room when I heard that he won. I think his designs were the most innovative and compelling. I would love to wear that striped green dress with zipper accent. And I guess on a personal level he is the guy I would most want to have a cup of coffee with. Then Uli, then Michael.
And with regard to Project Runway. I think the show is fabulous. I can't wait until season 4.

posted on October 21, 2006 at 8:28 PM

Brenda wrote:

Jeffrey won????? Are you people insane? I'm done with your show. I can see now that you all are not fair judges.

posted on October 22, 2006 at 12:45 AM

michael and the kitties wrote:

Congratulations, Hunny! Now, everyone knows how fabulous you are. We are all so proud of you!

posted on October 22, 2006 at 5:41 AM

k wrote:

You guys are nuts. Jeffrey was the only one who made clothes that that were versatile enough for most figures. Don't get me wrong, I loved Laura and Uli's designs but I couldn't wear the majority of them because I'm top heavy. I could, and would, wear Jeffrey's. They were exciting and fresh. Oh, and by the way, I'm a 40 something mother of two.

posted on October 22, 2006 at 8:57 AM

Rebecca wrote:

Just when you think the judges/producers/decision makers of PR are done making bad decisions, they go and make Jeffery the winner of this season. What were they thinking? It was irritating because in one breath Nina was telling Jeff his collection was not cohesive (the flowing dress that did not belong) and in the next she tells him he won due to a cohesive collection. Make up your mind. To say the least I was VERY disappointed in the results.
As I watched the runway I was blown away by Uli's collection. She amazed me and I think she wowed the audience as well. I wish her luck and I know she will do well.
I hope the powers that be start making the show more about the best design and less about the best drama.

posted on October 22, 2006 at 9:18 AM

Nancy B. wrote:

Clothes can be artistic AND wearable.I find neither in the winner's collection.I do find ,however, a tremendous waste of my time in watching your show. Consider P.R "aufed" from my viewing list.

posted on October 22, 2006 at 12:14 PM

Jigger wrote:

does any one know what that song was that Uli used for her show?!

posted on October 22, 2006 at 2:13 PM

Ross wrote:

You all need to take an English class! Do you ever actually read what you type? Pathetic!

posted on October 22, 2006 at 3:17 PM

Kim wrote:

I must say I was VERY disappointed in the judges decision as well. Uli should have be the winner. Her clothes can sell right now. I was confused as to the judges rationale for not choosing Uli which was she was not diverse enough and designed only for the Miami crowd. Well Jeffery was no different. He designed only for the LA rock crowd, plus he went over budget! I feel that this was a poor decision and if Uli gets a web site and starts selling her clothes they will sell,sell,sell. Jeffery on the other hand has a very limited audience which to sell to. Good luck to him but as far as I'm concerned project runway has turned me off!

posted on October 22, 2006 at 6:48 PM

Mary Supinger wrote:

Laura's fashion collection for the finale was ex-qui-site to the 10th power! Uli's was perfection! I am sorry that Uli didn't win. All of them were worthy of it though!

posted on October 22, 2006 at 7:53 PM

Tony H. wrote:

I have watched all three seasons of PR, and actually applied for season 2. I've been designing and costuming for a number of years. I thoroughly UNDERSTAND the method of the judges' madness: Fashion is a business. And ask yourself; Who goes to the malls more than anyone else? Girls 18-25 yrs. old!
I agree with what someone said earlier on the blog, and will add my own two cents here. Clearly, if evening wear (or classic design) is your strength, then Runway will not treat you kindly.
I think that we all have to remember that this is TELEVISION! And Santino in season 2 and now Jeffery in season 3 both happened to be great TELEVISION.
However, I agree that there is no substitute for raw talent. I understand Micheal's "blowup" in the final. He has only to broaden his strength. His collection was not universally appealing enough. Too much "satiny flash". But that will change over time. His garment construction skills are superb.
What can I say about Laura? Beadwork: Flawless! Polished Coque Feathers: Flawless! The pewter dress slayed me and the cigarette capri pant under the overskirt actually is very similar to one of my own designs! (Guess I'd better take that one outta the book if I re-apply ;-)
In my opinion, Uli should have won the competition. Plain and simple. Her collection was the most marketable and universally appealing.
Once again, Jeffery's style is certainly not to my taste, but I understand what possibly drove the judges, even if I don't agree... If you like his style and want to market him, that's fine, but don't call him the clear winner of a competition where he's gone outside the guidelines, (in my opinion) fallen short on construction,(the green stripe with the zippers is memorable, but I could see obvious flaws in the bodice), and put ALL his models in shoes in which it was clear they had difficulty walking, which was a distraction from an already lack luster collection.
Shades of the glued together jumpsuit that Santino showed??? Some things even the producers shouldn't be able to convince these fashion professionals to overlook.... All that said, I'll probably STILL consider re-applying next season. God knows we ALL wanna make it to Bryant Park if we can!!! :-)
Best of Luck to all the designers! Keep cuttin' and chartin' and look out for me! I'm dead on your heels!!!

posted on October 23, 2006 at 12:37 AM

Jane wrote:

Jeffrey winning was a travesty and a joke. What makes you people at Bravo think that choosing a rude, punky, supposedly recovered addict the right choice? It most certainly wasn't his "cohesive" collection. Come on, cohesive? You'd have to be an idiot or not know the meaning of the word to think that.

His fabric, patterns and colors were majorly disjointed. The collection was more fractured than cohesive or unified. It was low-class circus fare, with only a couple of decent pieces.

Laura's collection was cohesive, striking, brilliant. Uli's fresh, fun and wearable. Michael - yes, he needs more work. But Jeffrey, time will prove he DID cheat. It was all over his face. Why not have him take a lie-detector test. I mean for god's sake you gave the guy $100,000 plus all the amenities. You'd think you'd check into it further. The clips of Jeffrey and his baby didn't work as a tearjerker at the end. It was empty footage. With the way his father talks and treats people, his son will unfortunately have no choice but to do like daddy.

Jeffrey needs treatment, not the winner's treasure. The judges and the producers completely missed the mark and have alienated the majority of their viewership. You've created a double standard by kicking off Keith, but allowing Jeffrey to go over budget, miraculously come up with another pair of pants, and then win the grand prize.

Shame on you, Bravo.

posted on October 23, 2006 at 9:57 AM

karen wrote:

I wasnt at all surprised that Jeffrey won, ive already figured out that my favorites are not necessarily the judges Favorites. I was however blown away by both Laura and Uli's final lines. Shocked by both their ability to go beyond their comfort zones and their style, class and craftmanship.
Michael who we all love was a severe disapointment. I really was shocked at how awful i felt his collection was. I also have to admit that jeffrey made a few of my favorite pieces of the entire season and i did enjoy him on the show. I dont however feel he was the real winner. Uli was. I feel that Jeffrey had two bombs in his collection as well as having gone over budget and i don't feel the winner should be based on what was done before. I feel it should have been based on the final collection. I also do feel as others do that he already has a line of his own, why NOT give it to someone like Laura or Uli who are clearly struggling to find the funds to do so? While i might not ever have need to wear one of Lauras designs, you cant escape the perfection and beauty of them and uli's were just beautiful.

posted on October 23, 2006 at 10:29 AM

Pauline wrote:

HATERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CONGRATS TO JEFF!!!!!!
HAVE NEVER BEEN A FAN OF LAURA...SORRY BUDDY....

:)

posted on October 23, 2006 at 5:16 PM

Michael wrote:

JS should have been kicked off for going over budget (in addition to missing receipts). Plain and simple. Getting caught *trying* to cheat is the same as cheating.

I enjoyed the past two and a half seasons (I got in on season one about halfway), but don't plan on watching next year. The show evolved this year into an MTV-style reality show- which I have no use for. Even a more deserving winner wouldn't have changed my feeling that the show has peaked. The roles are fixed and they just insert new characters. Yawn.

posted on October 23, 2006 at 5:27 PM

Donna Womack wrote:

What happened to the judges and the rules? I know everyone is talking about the strong finishes but I don't think the judges took into consideration the consistency of the entire season. Uli did show that she could be versatile at the finale, but was that just for the finale? Laura stayed true to her designs and they are absolutely gorgeous, if I'm looking for evening wear. Jeffrey, I don't believe designs for women as a whole. He is creative but how many consumers will really buy his product? Michael consistently performed through-out the entire show. He proved that he could design for anyone, any size and for any occasion. He showed versatility while maintaining his creative integrity. I would buy Uli's dresses for the summers here in Florida, Laura's for a special occasion and I would buy Michael's designs religiously. The judges apparently through the rules to the winds. Oh wait a minute, what rules. Are there truly rules or do you make them up or change them as you went? Heidi, once in awhile you could try saying something other than auf Wiedersehen. (boring) With respect to "Project Runway", I will say au revoir. That's good-bye and I'm changing the channel. What a disappointment. Good Luck to all the designers.(Especially, Michael - Can't wait to see your fashions in the store.)

posted on October 23, 2006 at 7:56 PM

i <3 jeff wrote:

Jeffrey is amazing and all the ppl who dissagree ard incredibly boring and a afraid of somthing differnt!

posted on October 23, 2006 at 8:28 PM

ashley wrote:

I have to say that I am extremely disappointed in the judges decision. I think PR started getting big and the producer sold out for ratings. They knew that Jeffery was controversial and him winning would shock everyone. Honestly no one would ever wear those clothes, they didn't even look flattering on a womans body. How is he innovative too tight pants are "in" right now, whats innovative about that. His winning seemed just so obvious about what they were trying to do with the show. Don't cheese out in Season four!!! Don't become the next played out American Idol wanna be.

posted on October 23, 2006 at 11:13 PM

JJ wrote:

I agree with the 95% of the Project Runway ex-fans who believe it was a HUGE mistake for Jeffrey to win. His designs were as atrocious as his mouth. He should have been kicked off from the very start. His "designs" look like pieces of rags sewn together. That yellow striped dress is a perfect example of that. You could see the model's crotch as she sacheted down the runway and what were those 2 rags hanging off the straps? And what true "fashion designer" dresses like a homeless bum to show his collection at the prestigious Fashion Week in Bryant Park?

I always looked forward to watching Project Runway and even all the reruns I could find. But, I too, am so disappointed that such a fashion failure would win this contest that I won't be watching any more. If I'm flipping through the channels and see it's on, I just pass it by now. I had even taped the last 3 shows, but with Jeffrey's horrible "creations" being crowned as innovative and fashion forward, I've erased the tape. It's too disappointing to watch over and over again. Your blogs are right on the mark with your comments about his definitely having help. He owns his own shop, of course he had his workers helping make his outfits for the runway show. DAH!!!!

Uli may not have been my first choice, but she did win the most individual challenges out of all the contestants and the judges commented more than once that any woman would love to wear her designs. That sounds like a winner to me, not Jeffrey's trashy garbage.

Uli got the short end of the stick, as did the viewers of Project Runway.

So, I too am saying 'Aufweidersain' to Project Runway. Your show has become a major disappointment.

posted on October 23, 2006 at 11:19 PM

LORI wrote:

I JUST CAN NOT GET OVER THAT JEFFERY WON. I KEEP THINKING WHAT DID I MISS, WELL AFTER READING NOT ONLY THESE BLOGS BUT SEVERAL OTHER SITES. I THINK THIS MIGHT OF BEEN THE STRAW THAT LOST ALOT OF FANS AND VIEWERS.
I MYSELF HAVE NO DESIRE TO WATCH A SERIES THAT I AM FAITHFULLY WATCHING WEEK AFTER WEEK AND THEN TO SEE SUCH A BAD ENDING.I COULD OF SEEN ANY OF THE OTHER DESIGNERS WIN THIS BUT JEFFERY HIS CLOTHES ARE TERRIBLE,HE WENT OVER BUDGET AND HAS NO SENSE OF STYLE.
I AM ALSO AS EVERYONE ELSE IS VERY SURPRISED AT THE SO CALLED PRO JUDGES IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY THAT PICKED HIM. I THINK THE ACTUAL BUYERS MEANING US SHOULD DO THE VOTING. IF THE VIEWERS WOULD OF VOTED HE WOULD NEVER OF WON.
JUST MY OPINION. I AM SAD I WILL NOT BE WATCHING NEXT SEASON.

posted on October 24, 2006 at 2:52 AM

Nieves wrote:

It took me a little long to give my opinion on PR's
final episode, but too many things at once totally
paralyzed me. I’m worried about what the judges called
“innovating”, but really what do I know? I'm just an Art
Director. I understand how Jeffrey’s clothes will be a
knock out in LA …a lot of Vicadin over there. The
judges spent the whole season talking about
“understanding the woman’s body” and also about “the
levels of taste”, things that Jeffrey never
understood. On the other hand, the rules of the show were bent when it
was convenient. I guess it was for TV rating. What I liked
about this reality TV show was the fact that it really
looked like the cameras were just filming, but
now it seems scripted and staged. Another guess, Heidi
needs to do business, and make it work for that
purpose. I think Jeffrey’s collection was horrible,
went over budget, and his inspiration was some
Japanese team or dream or whatever, which I didn’t see
at all. For everybody's information, white and green
stripes have nothing to do with anything Japanese and a
lot to do with Circus and clowns…
Michael Kors saw things that no one else did, and now I
understand why Nina Garcia gets bashed on these
fashion magazines about what she wears. Also, Gwen
Stephanie should sue Kor’s ass for putting her name
with Jeffrey’s clothes in the same sentence. I am
disappointed! Well Jeffrey got the $100.000.00 to make
clothes for punk rock teen strippers. The good thing
out of this season is Uli, Laura and Michael. They have a
great future and careers. I love you Laura, I want to
work with you, Uli you were great, and Michel awesome
job…One more thing. I WILL NOT WATCH PROJECT
RUNWAY AGAIN, but who cares it’s just me. You ere right Laura, serious ugly going on...

posted on October 25, 2006 at 12:25 PM

DARLA wrote:

MY DAUGHTER AND I WAS JUST SHOCK THAT JEFFREY WON!!!! WE DIDN'T REALLY CARE FOR HIS CLOTHES THAT HE DESIGN WHO WOULD WEAR THEM? MY DAUGHTER WAS HOPING THAT LAURA TO WIN WHILE I WAS HOPING FOR MICHAEL FOR THEY BOTH HAD TODAY STYLE. ULI WAS GOING BACK INTO THE 70'S THAT IT IS REALLY OLD. NEED SOMETHING NEW

posted on October 25, 2006 at 1:07 PM

Nieves wrote:

Now I get it! Jeffrey won, because Halloween is coming!!!!!!

posted on October 25, 2006 at 1:50 PM

TALIA wrote:

hey! what happen to my comment!!!

posted on October 25, 2006 at 7:40 PM

Kim wrote:

Jeffery should have NEVER won! His attitude was piss poor and his interaction with the public was cold and arrogant! This doesn’t represent a very good example of what it takes to be the best! Don’t you think this should be accounted for in the final vote? Up to the end Michael was the most brilliant. His attitude was always pleasant and humble.

posted on October 26, 2006 at 12:20 PM

Elaine wrote:

OK...We get it already. Most are upset Jeffrey won.Are any of us really buying any of these peole's clothes?
Now -- Does anyone have a clue as to the music that was playing when Ule's clothes were shown? I'm counting on someone knowing this. It was a GREAT tune..If no one can answer me where can I go for the answer? Thanks.

posted on October 26, 2006 at 1:48 PM

Elaine wrote:

ATTENTION - All those who wanted to know the song Ule used in her runway show is: "Doggy Fun by Barefoot Music". I found some info @ it,and the other songs, on the MSNBC website under their Reality TV section which is a listing under the Entertainment section. Thank god for Google. It answers all!

posted on October 26, 2006 at 6:47 PM

annie roberts wrote:

i have a female bulldog could jefferey please design something for her. because that is where his tatse is with the dogs. why was he the winner when he went over budget guess the rules just applied to eveybody else and not him. why was he rudness rewared? i have watched pr for all 3 seasons and had looked forward to season 4 but i will be doing something now on wednesday nights. sorry to see you go

posted on October 26, 2006 at 11:51 PM

jakie fete wrote:

o.m.g!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
jeffry cant win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
how incredibly bad
he did not deserve to win i cant believe it
only goth rockers would wear that stuff!!!
i think ulie should have won
her collection was neat and put together
i would totally wear her stuff
it was just what women like to wear
my opinion doesnt count but i bet tons of people feel the same way

posted on October 27, 2006 at 3:55 PM

Diana wrote:

Interesting you did not post my comments I sent in right after Vulgar Jeffrey was given the ultimate prize. It could very well be that I hit a few nerves and you folks at Project Runway could not take it.

Also interesting how so many fans you have lost for next season not only because of this wrong choice but all of the inconsistencies in rules that came about during the season. Even if I were desperate to become known as a designer, I would not audition for next season because I am sure the quality of the program will continue to go down and I would not want my name to be associated with it as a contestent. People notice when rules are not applied FAIRLY & CONSISTENTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted on October 30, 2006 at 8:08 PM

Theresa wrote:

My friend is a HUGE PROJECT RUNWAY FAN. She accidentally dine at the same restauraunt as Jeffrey. She went up to him and asked nicely that if she could have a picture with him. Jeffrey said "Maybe" later. After he is done, he just walked out with eyes grown on top of his head. The people at the next table said to my friend that "don't even think about it" How RUDE!!! Just because you've won season 3, doesn't mean you have to be such a "Stuck Up" !!! Even HUGE celebrity, Dustin Hoffman, is not stuck up. What does Jeffrey has to be this stuck up?

Well, Jeffrey... I hope you know that you've just lost a rich customer who might be your loyal....

posted on October 31, 2006 at 1:53 AM

Brandy wrote:

When I heard that Jeffrey won, I actually jumped up and down and screamed for joy! He deserved it. His line was awesome. It really flowed from one piece to the next. His designs are for a younger set while Laura's are for matronly wardrober types. She made the same thing every week (and wore the same outfits for that matter.) Way too stuffy. And catty too. Uli seems to be a wonderful person and I hope will go far. But Jeffrey deserved it. Congratulations Jeffrey.

posted on October 31, 2006 at 4:52 PM

Raul wrote:

I don't know about fashion, and still watched the show... but i know about integrity and the producers of that show, not so sure...Heidi, Tim...remember your names are linked to PR, think about it. I'm done with the show. Bahhh bye!

posted on November 1, 2006 at 11:15 AM

c wrote:

when will the next Project Runway start?

posted on November 1, 2006 at 1:56 PM

Joyce wrote:

I personally agree with the statement that Brandy has just left. I was not a fan of Jeffrey through out the show, mostly because of his attitude, but also because my favorite was Michael (although I knew he would never win the show). Jeffrey did have an attitude that make most of these people posting think he is a bad designer and that is not true. If Project Runway gave the win to Uli instead of Jeffrey because she was more friendly and nice, then they'd have another Top Chef Season 1 on their hands when the judges actually asked the contestants which chef they liked better and then picked him as the winner. Who cares about attitude, we're making clothes here people, not friends. I think Jeffrey's attitude gives him his drive and edge that has made him time and again make flawlessly imaginative clothing. I'm not saying that I would wear any of his stuff, it's not my personal style, but it's soooo innovative it's not even funny and definitely something younger girls wear now-a-days (I'm a college student and I see it everywhere on campus). I also read a lot of flack about Jeffrey's runway show. No, most of the clothes he put together would not be worn everyday by an average woman, clothes are usually hyped up for the runway and most of his designs would have to be taken down a peg or two before being sold in stores. But, as far as the quality, it was far beyond any of the other three contestants. He had the only collection with coherence and flow and the only one that was innovative...just when we thought Jeffrey couldn't come up with something else, he did for the runway show. I think Jeffrey by far deserved to win and there was no question about that from the moment of the final part one.

posted on November 1, 2006 at 7:47 PM

ruchi wrote:

omg i cant belive this happened...im never watching porject runway again...jeffrey should die

posted on November 1, 2006 at 8:17 PM

Carla wrote:

I've written before and waited for more poeple that are actually not high on drugs or paid off and yep, even now the sentiment is the same:
JEFFREY SHOULD HAVE NEVER WON!!!!!!!!!!
YUCK!

posted on November 1, 2006 at 9:26 PM

Nieves wrote:

TO JOYCE,... What are you on? I want some...

posted on November 2, 2006 at 4:39 PM

bernie wrote:

I just don't get it. Were the judges off their meds when they annointed "The Neck" the winner? Uli was robbed!! I am very disappointed because when I watched PR I was always expecting the standards to be higher than those other reality shows. If I wanted the type of drama the JS exhibited each week I would have watched something else. I think this may be the last PR for me!!!!

posted on November 2, 2006 at 7:34 PM

katie wrote:

Project Runway is what got me interested in fashion design. now when i grow up, i want to be a fashion designer. i watch every episode and jeff is the best!! i totally love his rock-inspired style.

posted on November 5, 2006 at 2:37 PM

Nancy wrote:

I, too, was floored with Jeffrey's win -- He's got talent, I'll give him that. What he doesn't have is a CLUE about what people that are over the age of 22 would wear. Or what someone who doesn't think mohawks are an acceptable hair style would wear. Uli should have won. I would have bought ANYTHING she presented. I was totally impressed with how creative and real her designs were. I think honestly that the reason Jeffrey won was because his fashions appeal more to the targeted readership audience (young'uns) for Elle Magazine. More $$ for them! Uli's designs were more mature AND fresh at the same time. Is there an Uli fan club somewhere?? ;-D

posted on November 6, 2006 at 8:44 AM

Brittney wrote:

I agree with you people person. They weren't dissapointing me on the runway. Especially for Jefforey cuz he won. I thought either Uli or Jefforey would win. At least one of my guesses were right!

posted on November 9, 2006 at 6:20 PM

rosa wrote:

i think they should put back project ruwaty how would you need all the designer that are all out there to be on project runway when i am older and done with college i don't have project runway when i am a great i have the passion for clothes i great design in drawing of dress and other kind of clothes so please in my heart put project runway back on the tv and on bran park do it for all designer out there and when i am older i am going to look for in new york project runway and see if there they back on show for people who are designer how went to win project runway ever anybody need a try to design there clothes that they wish they have a dream to make there clothes and show them to you so please keep roject runway a long time still i am older please from my heart i am cry please project runway your friend who went to be a designer

posted on November 11, 2006 at 3:27 PM

Sheila wrote:

It has taken me this long to add my comments on this season's winning pick.....JEFFREY?????? JEFFREY?????? JEFFREY??????????
Let's see: Were the judges blind, bought off or are they just so waaayyy out of touch with the average female that they actually believed that we would prefer Jeffrey's designs over Michael or Uli??
Michael had been my pick from the beginning..and even though he didn't completely WOW me with his collection at Fashion Week, they were still better than most of Jeffrey's. Even Uli surprised me with her versatility when we had become so used to her prints. Laura had become so staid with her beads and fringes, I had expected from her basically what she delivered. Not to say that they weren't beautiful and well-put together. But she had become so predictable, nothing was really a surprise.
But to claim that Jeffrey was so innovative and creative...did they honestly believe that he had nnooo assistance whatsoever with his collection??? When Tim visited him, he barely had anything completed. By the time Fashion Week came around, not only did he have a complete collection, but there was not one piece of hem that needed working, or any threads that needed trimming -- everything was completely done!!!
I'm proud of Laura of bringing it to Tim's attention, but the judges dropped the ball on this one. Not only did they let him continue in the competition, but then had the audacity to name him the winner!! WRONG, WRONG, WRONG, WRONG and WRONG on all counts.
I can't really blame Tim - he was just following orders. Maybe on the next season he can sit in as judge during this critical stage of the competition. Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia and Michael Kors need to apologize to every one of us for this serious faux pas in judgment.

Sincerely,

Sheila

posted on November 15, 2006 at 7:25 PM

Annie E. Liston wrote:

Jeffrey is the most worthy winner of project runway to date. His personal style is bitchin', his technique flawless, and his ability to design something original and from the inner depths of his soul is fantastic. He understands the concept of color, design, and the ability to create a cohesive series of framable art is indubious! Art is my life and Jeffrey is an absolute artist!! Anyone who says otherwise should enjoy their gluttonous indulgence in Wal-Mart style clothing while us true artists enjoy true art. To proper rock, and proper style!! Stay gold, jeffrey, stay gold!!!!

posted on November 26, 2006 at 7:43 PM

nana wrote:

Although it is not a "Mr. best personality designer" contest, I still prefer a nice person to be a winner. I really don't like the season 3 winner: He is such a "ME ME ME" guy with a bad mouth. I would rather Micheal to be the winner.

posted on December 11, 2006 at 8:49 AM

Derrick wrote:

I thought the judges made the best decision. Jeffry's work was most creative, innovative, and though Lauras pieces were most introcate, was well made. This was a design contest, I though. Furthermore, the judges have a perspective we just don't.

posted on June 11, 2007 at 10:06 PM

Richard wrote:

Uli was by far the winner! I just watched the whole series over the last week in re-runs, and I'm shocked that the carp Jeffrey put out can even be considered anything but shock-valued runway camera fodder. Personally he always looked like he stepped out of that crack din he claims to be recovering from. Uli's, on the other hand, was beautiful, coherent, and they even said it "something every woman would buy and wear!" I don't doubt she could even come up with a great men's line!

posted on August 25, 2007 at 8:58 PM

Erin wrote:

I really think either Uli or Michael should have won. They had beautiful designs and both of them had their own style. they didn't steal from NSYNC's 2001 stylist like Jeffery. I also find it really amusing that everyone who is applauding Jeffrey's win and calling his clothing "fresh and hip" is 36ish years old. Last time I check 36 as the new old, not the new young.

posted on October 17, 2007 at 6:19 PM

Kym Black wrote:

Christian SHOULD NOT HAVE WON. Remi collection was much much better. Who would wear Christian stuff beside Victoria Beckmen. She is not a fasion icon just a hasbeen singer. Just because her husband is a soccer player doesn't mean nothing.

Hopefully someone with real talent will win next year. I sure hope so!

posted on March 17, 2008 at 11:00 PM