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Everyday Woman

August 23, 2006

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Eight designers remain. Heidi announces that they will be designing for the everyday woman. She adds, “Let's bring out your models.” Lo and behold, the designers are presented with their mother or sister and emotions run rampant. Then Heidi delivers the twist: The designers may not design for their own loved one. She produces the velvet bag containing each designer’s name to determine the order of selection.

Michael chooses Robert’s sister, Teresa.
Laura chooses Jeffrey’s mother, Pam.
Vincent chooses Uli’s mother, Heidi.
Angela chooses Laura’s mother, Lorraine.
Kayne chooses Michael’s mother, Pamela.
Uli chooses Kayne’s mother, Judy.
Robert chooses Vincent’s sister, Patricia.
Jeffrey is last to choose, so he must pick Angela’s mother Darlene, the last mother standing.

I meet the designers, mothers, and sisters in the workroom and announce that we’re all going to a special event that will be hosted by our guest judge for this challenge. This will give everyone a change to get to know one another and will allow our designers to catch up with their family member. Our destination is the incomparable Tavern on the Green in Central Park where we are greeted by Michael Kors and our special guest judge, Joan Kors -- Michael’s mother! She is warm and welcoming and full of joi de vivre. We have an al fresco brunch – omelets, fruit salad, gorgeous pastries, and flowing champagne. And the weather couldn’t have been better: sunny, a little cool in the shade, and zero humidity -- glorious.

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michelle carbajal wrote:

i think that jeff has no manners, and maybe he is just bitter maybe because he has not won a challenge yet!

stephanie wrote:

.........
i told my friend last week, that if vincent didn't go this week, i would rip something apart and beat myself up. now, he'll be staying for another week since he has immunity for the next week.

will somebody shoot me?

Alyssa wrote:

I can't believe Vincent has won! I sat there watching the show and was shocked! I have hated his garments in the past, but now, we get to see his true colors and see what he can really do.

However, I am so sad that Robert had to go! I loved his previous designs, (not the Jackie O number though. *shudders*) Personally, I would have liked to have seen Jeffery go. His design did not compliment his client and he did it his own way! In the end, neither were happy.

But what can one do? Simply continue to watch the show and hope that Kayne, Laura, and Uli make it to the final three!

Fashionicon wrote:

WHAT!!?? Robert is leaving? The week after Allison? Vincent wins and Angela is still in? Has the world gone crazy? If Michael or Ulli leave next week I quit Project Runway.

Wanetta wrote:

What are the judges thinking, yes Robert was boring but to send him home is another. Jeffrey shoould have been sent home, first he didn't treat Angela's mother very nice and totally disreguards everything
she had to say. He just has no respect for anyone. Enough with the drama crap on with actual designing.

kitty wrote:

How is Jeffrey able to get away with treating Angela's mother with so much disrespect? It's so appalling and that he remains on the show after such dispicable behaviour as well as a poorly made design.

Robert, at least, tried to please his model, though it wasn't outstanding, it was what she liked.

What if Jeffery's mother was treated this way? I can only imagine how he would have reacted.

Jeffrey's mother; as co-dependent to her addict son, didn't even apologize for his actions....double slap of disrespect.

Judi wrote:

Jeffery was right, and he wasn't really yelling at Angela's mom, he was just under a lot of stress. Poor Kayne, he just lost a good friend of his, Robert

katerow wrote:

I am DISGUSTED with Jeffrey. What a pig. If he had treated my mother that way, I would have ripped him up one side and down the other. And then he build her a tent. He is horrible with mothers and dogs, what does that tell you? and he's not a good designer. get rid of him.

Christine wrote:

I don't understand how Jeffrey was able to stay on the show after treating his 'Client' horribly, and the 'Client' stated in front of the judges that she was not pleased with the dress. While the "boring" outfit was well done and the 'Client' was happy.
??

Heidi wrote:

I thought Angela's outfit was horrible, again. How does she get by everyweek with unflattering, poor taste outfits. Shame on this show for letting the drama queen continue week after week and talented designers leave.

spyderqueen wrote:

I think Vincent just won on virtue of him making something actually WEARABLE for once. Sad to see Robert go, but not surprised (and neither was he apparently).

Jeffrey wasn't wrong about her inability to express what she actually wants, but he was far overly harsh to her. How would you even possibly keep clients like that.

As a plus-size myself I was dismayed (but not surprised) at the designers falling into the same fat-clothing cliches. Uli's outfit was pretty, but still had that tent feel. But a lot of the women said they liked it, so I guess that's why I can't find anything decent in my size.

Judi wrote:

I totally wish Angela would just get kicked off! Jeffery's right about her whole mom thing and i just wish Angela would stop being such a drama queen!

susan wilson wrote:

Jeffery should have been booted off the show for his inability to get along (and insult) a client. Not only did he show disrespect to someone of age, he actually thought she (Angela's mother) would sabotage him on purpose! He is very paranoid and so high on himself. He actually gives that nut Vincent a run for his money. If Jeffery can't get along with a co-worker's mother, how on earth is he going to produce a winning line for a number of individuals or follow rules (for instance if he won)? Angela's mother deserves an on air apology. Angela deserves kudos for keeping her mom in there. I would have pulled mine out.

Brenda wrote:

Jeffrey dodged the bullet this week and I am very happy for him. However, I must chastise him for his inability to exercise good interpersonal skills with an individual who represents his client. I feel designers are akin to chefs. The design and execution must be palatable to the customer. It can't be all about the designer. That was Jeffrey's almost fatal mistake. Don't do so again. I want to see you and Michael in the final two. There are a lot of talented designers there so be cool.

MLewis wrote:

Uli should have won this challenge. Her design was great. It worked well for full-figured woman. I would buy it. I also liked Michael's concept of dual-dress. He is great too. I think Laura was off her game. I really didn't like Angela's design.

Andrea wrote:

Uli should have won! Designing for a plus size woman is so much more challenging than designing for a model-slim mom. She really delivered and I don't know why she didn't win. I guess the guest judge got alot of sway, and since she also was very thin, I don't think she fully undestood Uli's accomplishment.

Ruby Hill wrote:

There is no excuse for Jeffrey's (lack of) manners. Angela's mother was his client and he had her in tears. A true client would have fired him, rightly so. Even before purchasing material, he had decided not to buy what she asked for.

Letting his mother apologize for him made him look even less professional. He makes Santino look really considerate.

Kitty wrote:


Although Vincent's dress was nice, I think Michael should have had his "hat trick" with this particular challenge. His dress was hip, well constructed, flattering, AND REVERSIBLE!!! How much better could you get. Even though Robert's dress looked like Omar the Tent Maker was the design consultant, it was better than that mish-mash of fabrics Jeffrey chose for Angela's mom. That and the fact Jeffrey is so confrontational should have been enough to allow us to watch Jeffrey packing up his workstation. By far, his was the worst outfit on the runway, although there were quite a few runner-ups for bomb of the episode.

Kate wrote:

Uli is the best! She is easygoing and quiet - gets along with everyone, her creativity is the best. I really like her necklace, the silver chain with an envelope. Does anyone know who makes it?

Helen Maria Fischer wrote:

I think Tim was right. I think Uli had the best outfit this week. I also loved her outfit last week-the recycle week. Vincent should have been out last week. He was truly luckly to have squeezed by, Alison did not deserve to be cut.

hooopla wrote:

I swear, who loves Vincent and whay doesn't anybody recognize Uli? I'm a plus size woman and by far, her design was the best for us big, beautiful women.

Jeffery should have been out! Out, out, out. His design was hideous as was his behavior. That was an older, reserved woman who didn't know much about fashion and he was rude, unkind and hurtful. Then he designed the most revolting ensemble I've ever seen. Angela's mom was a sport to have worn it; I would have refused and walked the runway in my skivvies. Now that's a scary thought!

I still don't get the love affir with Vincent and Jeffery. I don't see it, I keep looking for the promise the judges seem so dead set on finding. It ain't there folks...you seem to be leaving us with them to talk about and not getting down to business between the really talented designers. Michael, Laura, Uli, Angela (avant but promising) and Kayne.

Yep, I'm addicted and I keep watching and posting to tell you what I think...like it's going to change anything.

Sheila wrote:

Tim, I am glad to hear you express what I was feeling while I watched this episode. I really, really thought that Uli was going to win and was shocked, shocked (!) that Vincent did. If it wasn't to be Uli, why not Michael? While I'm sad to see Robert go, his outfit really was unflattering, even more than Jeffrey's. And it was interesting to actually see Jeffrey show some emotion at Robert's parting. I think that he lets his temper get the best of him - so does Angela - so I'm looking forward to them clashing in next week's episode. Bring on the drama!

Pat wrote:

OMG! Was this "be kind to Vincent" week? Sorry, that dress was typical Vincent-awful. Uli or Michael should've won. And being a not-so-tiny size myself, I'd rather look 50 lbs. heavier (in Robert's design) than be treated the way Jeffrey treated Darlene! He was just being evil because he didn't get a more petite model - not to mention getting the mother of the person he despises the most. And he most certainly did not give her what she asked for! Exactly what "point of view" did that disaster express? The "I'm an obnoxious, egotistical, jerk with questionable talent and taste" point of view? He should've been out - imho, of course.

Selina wrote:

What happened here? Why wasn't Jeffrey sent home for that monstrocity he called a dress? If not for that-the way he disrespected Angela's Mother. It seems as tough the producers love drama (Season 2/Santino) that they are more apt to retain the designers who cause the most chaos.

zoe wrote:

Uli was robbed!!!! Her design was perfect and looked very flattering on Kayne's mom.

Samsu wrote:

Okay, I'm done. This is my first time to state my opinion since I began watching PR. After reading everyone's opinion from last week's episode, I am inclined to agree that this show is a farce! I admit that I never even knew about the first season, but have since brought myself up to date. I really enjoyed the second season of PR and, even though I may not have agreed with everything, I could see where they were coming from. The third season has me perplexed. What was Robert supposed to put on the model that he had?!? She couldn't even WALK down the runway...she WADDLED! The fact that he was thinking of his model's plus size and her comfort should have been enough to keep him on the show. Isn't that what has been said in other shows as recently as last week?!? Oh, but I forgot, it's all about the drama. So, of course, Angela (who should have been gone three weeks ago) and Jeffrey (who should have been gone just because of the way he treated his model...oh, and his crappy clothes) are the people who get to stay. Producers of Project Runway...you suck!

Marilyn wrote:

I loved this episode with the moms and sisters. I think that designers need to know how to design for bigger women as well as smaller. Jeffrey's attitude was totally unacceptable. He will not always be making clothes for size 2 women. Also, the way he treated Angela's mom was uncalled for. He should've apologized for one and he should have used the colors that she wanted. Instead of coddling him Jeffrey's mom should've smacked him upside the head.

ctirish wrote:

I am wondering how much of the actual interaction between the designers and the models is actually told to the judges? I believe Jeffrey would be history if they are privy to it. How you treat your customer is very much part of your success as a designer. Tonight we learned why it exists; because he is treated by his Mom like a victim so he acts like he is two yrs old and has a verbal tantrum whenever he isn't happy.

sgjohnson wrote:

mom challenge: jeffery is an a**

the assignment was to make the client happy and keep your personality part of the garment. you were rude to the client. made an extremely unattractive garment and owe your client an apology both on air and off. if it had been my mother words would have been exchanged!!!!

kat wrote:

personal feelings aside, vincent deserved this win. his look was clean and modern and although he had a nicely shaped model she didn't speak very much english! give him a break and let him enjoy a victory after all these weeks at the bottom.

Marge W wrote:

I absolutely loved the idea of this challenge. Designing clothing for the less than perfect figure, particularly the plus size women, really shows if the designer has any real concept of what looks good on who. I thought Uli should have won. She understood that big women want clothing that not only flatters their body type but also can be feminine and flirty. Vincent's dress was okay, one of his better efforts but I didn't think it should have won.

REBECCA wrote:

Michael is cruising to win this entire season. I really think the judges would've given this win to Michael had he not won twice previously. Notice all the comments on his thoughtfulness, and I have to agree. What woman wouldn't want a good-looking, reversible dress like this one? Michael's eye for design seems to exceed his age, (just like Allison, who I already miss).

Greg Boles wrote:

IMHO, Tim is right on in regards to Uli's design, it was awesome.

I must say though that I was rather disgusted with all the designers as their model picks were based solely on weight. Who knows, maybe Uli's the only one of the bunch capable of designing for anyone other than Barbie.

Brenda Day wrote:

I think that the designers should all have had plus size models to even the playing field. I also think it was not wise to use relatives if the designers weren't going to work with their own family members. Robert's sister was darling but not from the same era as many of the moms and not a plus size. Yes, his dress was darling, but Uli made her model simply darling and she was a plus size. Plus size women want to look fashionable and attractive just like everyone else. Uli showed that this was possible.

REBECCA wrote:

Uli's Mom is as adorable as Uli. Tim's right, as usual...this dress didn't do Uli's mom justice. Both Michael and Uli's designs were better than Vincent's. I guess the judges were trying to justify eliminating Allison. It didn't work.

Sharon wrote:

I wholeheartedly agree with Tim and think either Uli or Michael should have won. Perhaps seeing the process from cenception to finish puts it in perspective.

Mary Burkitt wrote:

Dear Project Runway,
I hate to admit that as I grow older I am beginning to sound like my mother, but in this case I believe that I am dead on when I am proud to say that my mother taught me to respect my elders. The manner in which Jeffrey treated Lorraine's mother was absolutely atrocious. He should have been auf'd right there in the design room. How can he possibly call himself a designer when he doesn't listen to what his client has to say and then is a complete toad, (and he looks like one, too) to an obviously very delightful lady. His own mother should have jack-slapped him right there. You would think that a young man who had lived on the streets would have learned a little humility and respect. I must say that I think his mother should have drowned him at birth for being a bad seed. It is just a shame that he actually procreated. One can only hope that his childs mother has a heavy hand in raising him or he will turn out to be jerk junior.
Sincerely,
one who does respect and honor her elders.

Kim wrote:

After last week's premature departure of fan-favorite Alison, this was a make it or break it episode. What happened? Where is the PR we've come to know and love? Don't go the route of predictable, drama-obsessed reality TV: it will get you nothing but lower ratings, I promise. Your audience is smarter than this dribble. Since when does Vincent win challenges? And with that dowdy, dated (dare I call it) dress? Uli should have won that challenge hands down: Kayne's mom looked great! Tsk, tsk, Project Runway.

sue p. wrote:

I wish the judges would be consistent in what criteria they use in making decisions as to who goes and who stays. One week, it is decided on the actual outfit for that challenge and the next, it is decided based on how the designer has done over the last few challenges. Eg. This week Robert was voted off for being boring each week. Last week, Allison was voted off for her "recycled" outfit with no consideration given for her preious efforts. Someone please explain this discrepancy.

debora woods wrote:

thank you for forcing the designers to work with America's "normal" sized women. Robert's expressed fear typifies the clothes that are available for plus sized women. we NEED designers like Uli, whose design beautifully fit anh flattered hir model.

REBECCA wrote:

What in the heck is going on with that collar/v-neck flap thing?? It looks like she tried to fight off the purse-snatcher.

Nancy wrote:

Interesting show. I really enjoyed seeing the designers dealing with real women. I am a size 20W Short (sometimes tags say 20w petite which I consider an oxymoron LOL) and I wanted to see what some of these talented people would do.

Uli's outfit was terrific, although I like things more fitted. It surely looked wonderful on Kayne's mom. It made me think about prints and seeing that they can be subtle and work with a person's coloring. Lately my family has told me that some print fabrics I have bought look too bright - I am 55 and maybe I don't see things as clearly as I used to LOL - too much animal print.

However, Some of the rest of the designs for the larger models looked like stuff out of the Simplicity pattern catalog 5 years ago.

Vincent's dress did look good on TV and I guessed he would be the winner.

I plan to steal Michael's idea - I love love love shirtdresses and reversable doubles the options. Man does he get a lot done in a short time.

Laura had a problem with seeing whether her model was short or long waisted. I am long waisted so a short top is great - this one needed to go the other way and I didn't like it and I usually like Laura's designs.

Jeffrey was in a tough spot. Clueless and scared. He is normally rude anyway and at first I was totally shocked at him calline Darlene the B word. He was exagerating what had actually happened. He was so locked up into his own needs and fears that he didn't realize that she might be sensitive. We plus sizes can be sensitive about clothes and our weight. And then I had to think - I often over-react in a similar way. Just ask my family. I am especially vulnerable when I am designing and confused. I once did a dress for a woman for a musical who was a different shape at every fitting because she wore different girdles and long line bras - and to this day I do not know how I ended up with the back seam being 1.5 inches longer on one side. I just turned it under and tacked it down. She was nasty to me about it and the next day was tech dress so "I made it work."

I am every day trying to learn to behave better in tough situations. Sometimes I fail. Jeffrey - please try. Breathe. You cannot treat people this way and always escape the consequences like you did this time.

I also have to say that my biggest complaint about the clothing industry is dresses in plus sizes they are usually hideous baggy sacks that make us look 100 pounds heavier than we are. Just had to vent a little.

Kungfumom

Joe wrote:

for once Michael had the best dress on the stage ... but didn't win.

Deputy Rat finally got the shove off ... ho hum.

I've been a Jeffery fan since episode1 -- he has simply been ROBBED on at least 3 occasions. But in this instance, I did lose some sympathy for him.

While it is true that just because you are paranoid doesn't mean that they aren't out to get you, he should have known the minute he was saddeled with Angelas mom that the only way to get by was to due some serious cotton ball chewing. I thought that what he produced did a good job of drawing attention up to the womans face and neck and away from her body.

The other three designers with plus size women all copped out -- Uli and Sheriff Rat essentially produced the same thing and in Uli's case, if Jeff or Vincent (or Santino) had sent that down the runway they would have been accused of going over the top.

Vince deserved to win -- the garment definitely met the challenge spec of "everyday womaness" but the flaring collar and kewl lil' buckle added a keen flair. I'm surprised that noone took him to task for his tailoring on that job, however.

Y is Angela still here ? She made Laura's mom look like a Goth Pocohantas.

Bravo should have fired Klum for what she did to Jay.

egntex wrote:

Vincent! Loved the collar. I know, I know, I'm the lone fan of the V-man, but this dress was cool. It had attitude for days, was sleek and fun, and I liked it.

I expected Uli to win and Vincent to come in second. I loved her floaty print, anchored by the slimming stripes. Loved the soft colors (for older skin tones, perfect). Loved it all.

I did not get a lot of the other clothes this week. I was puzzled by the reliance on basic black (I'm only wearing black until they make something darker ... ) I was confused by Robert's reliance on solids, and remembered the sage advice from one of my friends (a plus-size undergrad): "My mom always says that I can't wear red. It makes me look like the broad side of a barn."

True. Big solid red lady. Barn.

Plus does not equal plain. Too many solids don't trick the eye and elongate the shape.

I don't know why the judges hated Kayne's coral ensemble so much. I thought it brought out Michael's mother's skin tones and was a fun daytime outfit.

Tim, next time you turn loose designers in Mood, please stop them before they buy more black (yawn) and drag them kicking and screaming down the magic Uli aisle...You know, prints!

Carry on!

Linda wrote:

Hi Tim, I absolutely loved this episode! Congratulations, Bravo, you've FINALLY humanized this season's cast! The only thing tonight's show was missing was Mama Gunn in the workroom shouting "Make it work!"

Jackie wrote:

WHAT?!?! Angela and her mom totally got together to sabbatoge Jeffery, and it almost worked. Thats such bs. I mean really...her mom flat out said to Tim that Jeffery didn't get the colors she wanted...when he did get the color she wanted. Its just that he also had to make it his and make it work! I think its horrible that she got so upset and I felt so bad for her, but what was Jeffrey supposed to do? I think he handled it a lot better then I would have. Especially since she was dogging Jeffery to Tim when Jeffery wasn't there to defend himself (and she conviently shut up when Jeffery did get there). And Jeffery tried to be polite and say that he hoped that she would like her outfit, but that he just couldn't talk to her right then. I think that even if Jeffery had apolgized and made things right - Angela's mom still would have worked against him. Then on the runway, Angela and her mom totally trashed Jeffery! No one else said anything bad about ANY of the other designs - NO ONE!!! The guy who got auf'd...he gave his customer what she wanted and his outfit was made very well. Yea it was kinda boring. But Angela's outfit was awful, just awful!! It didn't fit well, it was ugly and tacky, totally inappropriate for a curise (which was what she was creating the outfit for), and I don't think thats what her customer wanted - or expected. The only two designs that Angela made that looked good - were the ones that she had help with. They weren't her design. The first design was made with Laura and Michael; so helloo, course it going to look great! And the second, she just copied the dress that Audry Hepburn HAD ON IN THE PICTURE! Thats the only two of Angel's designs that have ever looked good...EVER!! So how did she even get this far?? And I totally think Jeffery should have won last week...what do the judges have against him?? I wonder who would have won AND lost if the judges had judged the outfits - without knowing which designer had made them?!?!

The mighty Lord Xenu wrote:

Gosh Tim, You were awfully catty this week...Must have really curdled your saucer of milk for Vincent to win this one! He deserved it. Michael could have taken it too, how come no mention of his models "model" proportions?
And the dig at Kayne's mom? {has a limited shopping budget and resources, and would greatly benefit from some sage fashion advice} Ouch! Uli's top was good, but the pants? Blah! The hair and rediculous necklace were bad too. You certainly threw out objective neutrality this week. I expected more from you.

REBECCA wrote:

That woman looks miserable! Poor Robert--really nice guy; really, really bad dress. Robert's best design was when he worked with Michael. Maybe Mike should hire Robert after Mike wins this season!

victoria wrote:

Jeffery needs a slap. Madonna would never buy an outfit from someone who disses someone's mother. These women are not professional models. They know the risk they are taking by going on a very popular show and being non-model sizes. It's too easy to discard their opinions and push your own opinion on them because you are immature and too cool to live.

nicole wrote:

Tim, this was the challenge us everyday women have been waiting for! And it really challenged the designers. I think it was interesting how many of our talented designers made the same mistakes as real women make in dressing themselves. From short pants to mumu's we saw all those classic mistakes. Plus size women are sexy . . . and fit matters regardless of size. And as much as I love Robert he failed tonight, as did Jeffrey! And everytime I go shopping on plus size racks and I am frustrated by the junk that is there I will think about these designers because I think so few designers really think about dressing a woman who is above a size 14 so that she can look elegant and beautiful!

Donna Bridger wrote:

NOW I HAVE HEARD EVERYTHING! What on earth were the judges thinking? Of course they hadn't heard Jeffrey's rants, or observed his unconsionable behavior to Angela's poor mother, but that piece of I can't even describe it that he designed for her to wear, obviously a statement on his feelings on the world and his feelings on Angela in particular, which have no place in the competition, certainly was worse than Robert's admittedly boring tank dress and overblouse. I could see at other times the spark of talent in Robert and I just do not understand why when it comes to producing for competition he just had such a problem. Bless his heart. I am so sad to see him go, and much sadder to see Jeffrey stay. Yes, Jeffrey may have a sad past, but that has no place in the competition either, and his behavior is just terrible. When he was weeping his tears (how about the tears he caused others to shed?) because Robert had to leave, telling his mother that others there weren't good people but Robert was, that was an amazing statement coming from someone who just flat would not bend, would not soften, would not forgive, would not heck, who knows....I hate describing that sort of behavior. It comes across as arrogance, but of course it due to terrible insecurity....no sympathy is deserved when one stomps on everyone in one's path, though. If he were to use 50% of the energy he expends on sheer hatefulness in design creativity, he MIGHT win one week! Instead of whining when others, who deserve to win, do win. Now that I have acted like a child and had my tantrum, let me say I am going to miss Robert...I actually liked his take on Jackie O. It didn't look like Jackie, but I loved the little black top separate from the suit, and I liked the suit...it would be great as long as one didn't have to sit or do anything that would wrinkle it, and I loved his design offering the week of the pets. That was a stunning combo of skirt and blouse...great movement, I just loved it. Robert, if you read blogs, go out there and be adventurous! You have got what it takes! Don't be discouraged! Anyone who could survive Mizrahi!
I didn't like this competition. I think that it was unfortunate, that it put these designer's loved ones in a very bad position, i.e. Angela's mother, who was in the position to be abused by Jeffrey, AND WAS! While Jeffrey's mother was treated very well. I just think that the designers could have really shone designing for their loved ones, and that good reality t.v. wasn't worth the hurt we watched that woman go through. She was a class act in that she didn't get on that stage and expose Jeffrey for the scoundrel he is. I also think that it is unfortunate to put the designers in the position of having to possibly embarrass the less than perfect models, when if they had actual Plus Size models to work with, there would have been no problem, they could have gotten down and measured and hammered out details that would have been invasive and hard for the mothers and sisters of their co-contestants.
I was really happy to see that Vincent redeemed himself. I was beginning to worry about him, that he couldn't pull it together, that he only had the green dress and none other in him. Kudos, Vincent! Hopefully this will open up the floodgates, rather than make him overconfident.
I was so happy to see Uli step out of her usual flowy sundress. She still designed a flowy top, but that was still coloring outside the lines and it was great...she took in to consideration the body type she was working with and it was smashing! I loved it!
I thought Michael's reversible shirtdress was good...it was versatile...not his best to date, but still original, tasteful, well made, and a step above...after all, who else would make a reversible dress? That guy is just good, that is all there is to it!
I think that Angela needs to work on range of design. She has shown that she has the talent...yes, Jeffrey, she has TALENT! But, she wasn't able to take into consider-ation the age of her model. The stark black may have been Audrey Hepburn, but only when used with a classic style...that fringe was not it. It was too bohemian, too young, while on an older styled garment...just didn't work.
Kayne's colors were great. He got that his model liked color, but he put her in something that looked like it came from K-Mart and not in a good way. I know that he can do better than that. Just like he could have done better last week. Don't rest on your laurels, Kayne. (Like he is going to read the blogs, ha.) His model could have been put in a silky, flowy, colorful dress that just swept along as she came down the runway....as he has done in the past, and he could have walked away as winner. I just thought this was kind of a tailor made assignment for him, for some reason.
I thought that Laura's nautical wear was a little young. It would have been really cute on someone younger. I think that maybe the high waist has run its course for awhile. I liked the blouse and its tie...that looked great. Even some nice tailored, wide-legged pants, cuffed perhaps, with a wide belt? But not with the nautical double buttons...that was a little too kiddish. My husband and I laughed till we almost died when she said she was pregnant and her mother didn't know! Oh my word...that was too rich, ha. Then when she said she would just through the new baby on the pile with the others, oh my word, anyone who says she doesn't have a sense of humor doesn't know funny! WE LOVE LAURA! And we love her designs! Laura, I am watching you, my mannequin is sitting here waiting for me to copy your lace dress for me to wear...not quite the deep vee, though....my chest is too big!
I am hoping that Jeffrey, like Santino in last year's episode, watches the show and sees just how terrible his behavior has come across and has a real awakening as to how he is perceived. He really, really makes it difficult to even give his designs a fair shake when his behavior is so heinous. When the final three last year were taken to meet the woman who puts together Fashion Week, who literally chooses who has what spot in the tents, one piece of advice she gave Chloe, Santino, and Daniel, was to be nice to each other, that you won't get anywhere by walking on people and behaving badly. Those are good words to live by. Let's hope that Jeffrey hears them before it is too late. Right now, my votes for the final three go to Laura, Michael and to Uli, though Angela could possibly make it. That is based on what I have seen of design caliber thus far. See you next week!

a.d. wrote:

This is my first PR blog and I can't think of a better time to join in the dish. Vincent won! My jaw is dragging the floor. He actually came up with an appropriate and very nice outfit. Angela, wow...back to bad basics. Was she more involved with the understandable drama with her mom than the dress? She should have gotten revenge on Jeffrey by making a knock out dress for Laura's mom. Laura finally learned that an outfit that is good looking on her body type isn't necessarily so good looking on another persons body type. Jeffrey finally found out what they really think about his clothes, not good. I admit it, if that had been my mom I would have popped Jeffrey. Unfortunately Robert is now gone. They gave him chance after chance and he was too afraid to take chances. Future PR contestants take note this is your moment. Do not let fear get in your way, or stop your viewpoint.Thanks for reading. Tim , love you and the show lots.

PJ Green wrote:

Thank you Tim for saying what everyone watching was thinking. Uli's ensemble was wonderful and Kayne's mom rocked it! She was robbed.

All the black on the runway was so boring (Vincent, Angela, etc.) and Jeffrey was simply awful as was his tent dress.

It was sad to see Robert go but his designs have really fallen apart so I guess it was really his time to go.

Bill wrote:

It was interesting to read Tim's comments about Vincent's model (Uli's Mom) but not point out the same advantage Michael had with his model (Robert's Sister). I agree that Michael's dress was a better design, but Tim Gunn's bias is coming through. From watching the shows, it seems well-grounded, possibly. Uli is really brilliant. I'd love to see her and Michael in the finals. In my opinion, the third person making the finals will be an also-ran.

celia wrote:

Tim, I'm glad that you aren't afraid to express your distaste of Vincent. Why in the world he is still IN this competition is baffling. What is wrong with the judges this season? If only they had your taste. You make a fabulous point about Vincent's dress not being a challenge for him at all -- his model was already pretty thin and gorgeous. So I don't understand the judges going for HIS over Michael's! Michael too had a thin model, so it's understandable that he didn't have as much of a challenge as some others. But his dress was a hundred times more creative and flattering than Vincent's. Uli accomplished something fantastic, and it's an insult that she didn't win and Vincent did. UGH. I've lost so much respect for the judges this season. I don't see how they could really understand the everyday woman anyway.

Denise wrote:

I think Uli was robbed on this one!! Vincent's dress was matronly and ugly....and it made the model look like a dowdy sausage.

Why are the judges catering to Vincent....he should have been gone long ago. Yikes! Egad!! Please oh please send him on his way.

Lisa Doyle wrote:

I wish I could be in the room when Jeffrey and his Mom watch this episode. He will see that his behavior was uncalled for, that his client was approached by Tim for her feelings, and that he really has some unresolved issues he should get help with: lying, cruelty, rudeness, sensitivity, and civility.
I actually felt sad for Jeffrey's Mom. She is probably so ashamed with how he treats people. I can't imagine she's never seen him act so horribly before. I don't care what obstacles he's overcome, he has no superiority that allows for his behavior. I don't want to win the contest because I would never want Jeffrey to design for me.
Lisa

Danielle wrote:

Words can not express how thoroughly disgusted I am with Jeffrey's behaviour. Attacking other cast members is one thing, but to completely humiliate someone's MOTHER is just unforgivable. I can't believe how nonexistant his social skills are. WAKE UP CALL TO JEFFREY: The fashion industry is a very SOCIAL industry in which you must constantly work with other people in order to complete tasks. If he can't take constructive criticism, then he doesn't belong in the fashion industry because everyday you're judged, and not everyone is going to like your vision. And if he can't even communicate civily with a CLIENT of all people, then he certainly shouldn't be designing for anyone.
I am so appalled that he was allowed to stay, not only after that horrendous outfit that looked like something the cat threw up...but after being so hateful to Angela's mother. I wonder how he'd feel had someone treated his mother that way. Out of all the designers, he was the only one who had to behave like a rampant asshole.
But that's fine, he can continue to be disrespectful, argumentative, hateful, belligerent, and uncivil all he wants because NO employer wants to work with someone like that. He is only hurting himself.
He needs to crawl back in the liquor bottle, from what I hear, he was happier there.
**The judging this season has been absurd!!**

Ken Ahlbrand wrote:

Okay. Maybe Robert’s design could have been a bit more……let’s use the word “inspired”. But, listen, how long has he been designing for Barbie? It’s a completely different customer. And, for how many large women does Michael Kors design? Bottom line, he pleased his client. Jeffrey, on the other hand, was a complete jerk to his client. He actually made that nice lady cry. That is completely unprofessional, inappropriate, and unacceptable. Frankly, I am shocked that his mother failed to say anything to him about it. His history with drug abuse does not give him license to treat anyone that way. Were he mine, he would have apologized to her and broken his back trying to please her. His mother should be embarrassed, mortified, and humiliated that her child would behave that way – no matter how old he is – especially on national television. My mother would never let me get away with that, and I’m 41! Jeffrey should have gone.

Jeanne wrote:

I am appalled that the design from Vincent won anything. There was nothing to it. I look at the designs themselves, not the personalities of the designers. If I looked at personalities, Vincent and Jeffrey are BIG,FAT Losers.

marsha wrote:

I didn't agree with the results. Yes, Robert's outfit was boring, again, but Jeffrey's was just awful. (I thought Jeffrey's newspaper dress last week was brilliant and thought he should have won then, but tonight was just yuck!

rabbit wrote:

How ironic that last weekend making the model look any less attractive got you kicked off the show. This week, the victim looked like she'd put on a black glad bag and in addition she was humiliated by the nasty designer (bugger) to boot. Then Heidi gave kudos to the bug for having a point of view. How shallow and bigoted! Wait... I get it... the client's feelings and look are only relevant when she's tall and thin. Shame on all of you!

Patricia wrote:

Vincent did win! He actually won a challenge! Now you've got to tell!

I just love PR!

Lita Citu wrote:

I loooove Tim's blogs. I agree with him that Uli or Michael should have won. What do the judges see in Vincent's designs? Also, although I have an affinity towards Tim, I was remarkably disappointed with your remarks in the previous week's episode. I hope you refrain from making comments that would adversely effect young girls and their perception of an ideal body image.

Mad Blogger wrote:

I agree that Uli should have won. She did the best job with the 'real' challenge. Kayne's mother looked wonderful in Uli's design.
Michael also did a great job with the reversible dress. I didn't like the tied sash, though. In reality, they are a pain in to wear all day long.
And, OMG what was Robert thinking with that "typical fat chick garment" he made? Such a blunder!
I would have rather lost Jeffrey than Robert, simply because Jeffrey was a jerk to Angela's mom. If Jeffrey is going to make it in the industry, he better learn to treat his clients better.

Sugar wrote:

I agree, this dress wasn't a challenge at all. Plus I didn't think it was all that pretty or flattering. I think the judges have been voting a little wierd all season.

Viviana wrote:

What is it with the judges and Vincent? I spose no one will ever understand except the judges b/c no one who is watching it gets the Vincent love; first by keeping him this long and now by awarding him a win for an extremely plain dress. Very strange season.

Bridget wrote:

Tim your always right on the mark! Everything you have said is well thought out Bravo to you...

Conan wrote:

This was Vincent's best outfit and insanely he won. Did he win because he was light years beyond his typical suckage? When he cashed in the 401 k did a sizable portion go to the judges... Vincent you got lucky for a win that should have gone to Uli or Michael. The style you display is by far the most lackluster of any designer on this project runway.

Sugar wrote:

This dress was hideous. Jeff was an a$$ to his model (personal feelings about Angela is NOT an excuse). He should have been sent home!! His dress was ugly, and his model hated it. He didn't even try to make an outfit for her. He plainly said that he didn't care if she liked it, and only hoped the judges like it. I don't know what the judges were thinking.

Sugar wrote:

This outfit was absolutely beautiful! And she was the only one who did a beautiful design for a plus size model. While I like Micheal's outfit, his model was beautiful and thin (where's the challenge in that?). I love all of Uli's designs; plus she had the cutest outfit on today!

taye wrote:

Jeffrety is horrible and should have been eliminated. The way he treated Angela's mother was hideous!

Sugar wrote:

"she's just an unhappy customer; that's all"

The judges should have kicked him for that line alone. The point was to design for the customer. What a jerk!

Paula wrote:

I am very angry at the fact that Jeffrey was so incredibly rude to Darlene, Angela's Mother!!

He is of poor character and how dare he speak to anyone's Mother in that way...shame on him and shame on his own Mother for not setting him straight, I don't care how old he is!!

bussbuss wrote:

i couldn't agree more. uli, as always, did a fantastic job with prints, but also with making her model look great. she really seems to understand what will flatter a woman the most, whether she's a size 2 or a size 20. in fact, there have been several times where i think uli should have one. wonder what the judges are thinking...

Bev Goodman wrote:

I find it amazing that when asked whose design did you absolutely love...the response was a resounding ULI!!! Then Vencent wins with what seems to be another dress that is design deficient (interesting front then the model/mother walks away and you wonder, what happened to the rest of the dress??)...a stark reminder of his recycled sheath that Tim thought was an immature effort.
Being a plus-sized woman I was absolutely pleased that the producers realized that we, too, like to dress well. However, I was dissapointed to find that most of the designers had no idea as to how to approach the plus-sized, woman. Why not APPRECIATE all our loveliness, and DELIGHT in thinking of gorgeous ways to present our luciousness. We don't always wear black, we love bold colors and prints, and believe it or not, we wear stripes too. Liz Claiborne's Elisabeth line, Evan-Picone Woman, and others appreciate our desire for style, and thank goodness, so does Uli.
I hope they make her design available at MACY'S for the everyday woman like Angela's was for the young and hip and size 2!

bussbuss wrote:

i can't comprehend why the judges said this fit so well. on tv, at least, it seemed to pull and bunch and actually not flatter her - which is a shame since she has a great figure and seems so elegant.

it was bad enough that vincent kept sliding by on previous challenges. now he won? maybe he's bribing the judges?

azindn wrote:

Jeffery had absolutely not excuse for his rudeness to Angela's mother. In my book, this was unforgivable and he should have apologized to her. Jeffery's mother should have taken him by the ear and made him apologize instead of condoning his actions. Bad, bad, rude Jeffery. Stay in corner.

ERic wrote:

OK, I am still very upset that Vincent is not gone!!! I thought the producers were keeping him for "controversy" even though he is annoying and very boring, but to give him a win???????????? You gotta be kidding me!!! I don't see what was so great about that dress, I thought she looked rather matronly and not a little bit silly. I swore if they didn't kick him off this week I would stop watching the show. Alright, Bravo, you've got one more week to get rid of that idiot.

Yogi wrote:

I am a huge fan of Michael's work, but I agree that Uli should have won.

sheena wrote:

I totaly agree with you Tim. Power to you.
:)

MiMi wrote:

These Mums and Sisters are very brave and good spirited indeed!! Kudos to them. Fortunately, the airing of last weeks "Zaftig- Model" drama had not aired to scare them away. It would have sent me packing. Uli, you really did a fantastic job. Went to the fabric store and bought PRINTS for a fall dress. Bravo, no more Gap look- alikes for me! Jeffery needs to play nice or take his marbles and leave. For a straight guy he sure is a women hater!!! Shame- Shame.

tanya wrote:

I don't think the Everyday Woman challenge was a good one. I think it exploited the already tense situations between the contestants and used their loved ones as fodder to perpetuate their animosity toward each other.

Mickey wrote:

Tonight I can officially say that I do not like Jeffrey. The way he treated Angela's mother was outragous! I believe that if he had actually was open-minded and listened to Angela's mother about the fit it would have helped him. She may not be a model nor a designer, but she knew how plus size clothes should fit. Even if he did not agree with her there was still no reason for him to treat her the way he did. Every mother should be treated with respect. I commend him for his success. Unfortunately, I think he not only embarrassed Angela's mother, but his own mother as well.

Lynne wrote:

Tim - Bravo for another contrarian and on target opinion. I was so sure about Uli's design -- it's flow and drape were becoming and tasteful, the look feminine, flirty, but age appropriate. I mourn Robert's inability to get past the stress of the challenges and strut his stuff. I would have loved to see him use pattern -- so often women of size avoid color and pattern in an effort to disappear when the brightness and cheer of pattern could serve to lead the eye and frame their best features (such as a lovely shoulder, or pretty legs). A big surprise to me was how little listening some of the designers did. Angela's mom said "Dark purple OR Dark Green" not both together. The look was tragic, and it didn't have to be.

That Vincent won the challenge was such a stunning thing I'm left without words. Michael, Nina, Heidi, and Mrs. Kors, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?

Can't wait for next week's show!

Miss Dish wrote:

Well, some of you have been asking for a challenge using regular size or even plus size models. You got your wish this week! For the most part I think it went well. It seemed like such a fun project, and the designers seemed to be so happy to have their moms or sisters there. And how about having brunch with Miss Kors and his mother (not to mention Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn)! Not too shabby a day.
But Tim, I still wish you were one of the judges. I agree with so many of your design comments.
As for Vincent winning, I will say it is the first garment he made so far on the show that I liked! But overall, it was a basic black dress with a contrasting collar and plain belt. It's been done. What about Uli's design? I thought it was absolutely brilliant! It was beautiful and flattering. The pants were well constructed and flattering. But her use of pattern and color is above reproach. She should have won this week.
Poor Robert, he just boored us one to many times! Even though his client was happy, none of Robert's personality made it into the design. It's too bad, because I liked some of Robert's previous designs alot.
Now does Jeffrey have to argue with everyone he meets? He had poor Angela's mother in tears. All she said was she didn't like the color he picked and it wasn't looking like what they had discussed the night before. He is so rude. The garment he made for her looked like a patchwork tent. It was hideous! I was glad Jeffrey was knocked down to the final two for once.
Even though I think Uli's design should have won, I totally loved Michael's shirt dress! The belt was tied a bit odd, or it needed a different belt, otherwise I really want to buy that dress! Really! Again Angela bombed out. What was up with that fringe! She thought she gave the dress an "Audry Hepburn" look! Yikes! What was she smoking!
Look forward to reading the other comments!
Dishy

Tish wrote:

I thought Uli should have won but I also loved Michael and Kayne's outfits.

zelmia wrote:

And yet again the judges ignore mein Liebling, Uli. While I am pleased to see that Vincent is actually capable of creating a legitimate (and dare I confess it? wearable) garment, I hardly think he deserved to win the challenge.
Uli's outfit for Kayne's mum was far and away the most deserving. Her client was a traditionally built woman. Yet unlike Robert and Jeff, Uli "carried on" without the slightest difficulty in creating a look that was both flattering in fit and design for Judy, yet left no doubt as to who had designed it.
While Michael's outfit was fantastic, the person he chose to design for (Robert's sister) was the closest person in both size and stature to the real models the designers work with every day. Not at all difficult for a brilliant designer like Michael.
I have to admit that I was kind of pleased to see Laura in the bottom tier this time. I have no explanation for this other than I think she needs to learn to broaden her stroke a bit from time to time.
As for Jeffrey, I realise that we are only shown the edited version of any of the altercations and incidents and there may have been other things going on at the time that we were not shown. Even so, his behaviour toward Darlene (Angela's mum) was absolutely appalling. I mean, she works at the bloody Red Cross, for crying out loud!
No matter how any of the designers feel about each other, their family members should have been treated with the utmost consideration and respect. Jeffrey was the only person we were shown disregarding this very basic tenet of adult behaviour. Seems he needs to review to Steps 8,9 and 10.

Kathy wrote:

I agree that Michael's dress was beautiful, but he also had a slim model to work with. He had the first pick and wisely selected Teresa. Uli definitely dressed the plus-size model in the most flattering way.

Susan wrote:

Uli's outfit for Kayne's mom was so much better. Such flow and style for a plus size woman. It was nice to see that the show finally had the designers dressing real people. Size 22 or bust!

Laura's pregnant?!?!?! But to have another kid "to just throw on the pile?" What love is there for her kids?

Michael and Uli are continually showing what wonderful designers they are and I'm thinking that they'll make it to the final 3. Who else? As you could see that when Laura had to design for someone else than herself, she didn't make the top 3 at all, just enough to get by one. That's how Jeffrey, Angela, Vincent, and dear Kayne are, just enough to get by one. Jeffrey could make the final three if he survives any possible knife attacks.

abramsoon wrote:

I went to Carnegie-Mellon University
and was always interested in good design as well as being a professional.
Being a professional means treating your customer with respect as you try to convey your vision. It was sad to see Jeff
treat Angela's Mother with disrespect.
He is a good designer but if you don't have the clients then you don't have an audiance for your creative vision and eventually will be unable to carry on as a professional artrist. Professional:
now defined as a person who is able to make a financial career out of what they love to do or else be relegated to a job that does not use ones talents.

Cathy Pilgrim wrote:

I believe the judges was wrong when they picked Vincent to win. His dress was ugly. I do not know what they look for in design wise. Michael or Ull should have won this competition. Maybe they were to afraid to give michael the win, becasue he had one twice already. Vincent should have gone home last time, instead of Allison. I just done get it.

Cassie wrote:

I could not believe the outfit Jeffrey made. I wanted him to go home very badly. Good for him for recovering from all he did-but it doesn't give him the right to treat people like that AT ALL. Lots of times I don't like Angela's outfits, but atleast she's humane. I'm sorry to see Robert go-though. His very first dress has been my absolute favorite.

Angela Watts wrote:

After watching the show tonight I was saddened or rather disgusted by the lack of reaction to Jeffrey's bad behavior toward's Angela's mom. These courageous women volunteered to be a part of this show and I think the producers really missed the boat by allowing Jeffrey to abuse this woman without even a comment. Kudo's to Vincent for at least mentioning someting to Jeffrey since none of the other designers did. In the end I think it says alot about a person's character when they would disrespect their's or someone else's mom without remorse.

Lori wrote:

I agree with Tim, I think Uli's design this week should have one. It was very becoming on Judy (Kayne's Mom).

AZGirl wrote:

Well. Well and well. I thought Ulli was in for the win when the judges all waxed eloquent about her outfit, which fit all the parameters as well as her model. I was stunned when Vincent was named. I must say, this outfit was the best Vincent has offered--but the winner? Nope. And I was shocked by Laura's misstep. I thought the sketch had real potential, but Laura once again designed for herself--the outfit was poorly conceived for her model, and looked like something out of Sear's or Penney's. Not exactly "fabulously glamorous," Laura! As for Jeffrey, why in the heck did he even try out for PR? Talk about a bad fit! Kudos to him for overcoming a disastrous lifestyle, but he needs to stick to rock'n'roll and forget trying to play with couture, since he obviously holds most of it in contempt.

J. Byrne wrote:

Wow Tim.

Nasty.

So unlike you.

Generally, you are nothing if not supportive of the contestants.

What did Vincent do to you?

Helen wrote:

I didn't realise it until seeing Tim's list but it's kind of sad that the bottom two this week were the final two models picked. I do think that if PR tries something like this again they get a slightly more 'homogenous' sized set of models so some designers don't get an unfair advantage thanks to being the first few to pick.

Joan NYC wrote:

I agree, Uli should have won. She made an outfit that any woman of any size would be delighted to wear. For the plus-size woman, this is a wonderful choice. When this is all over, I would love Uli to design for me (I'm not "plus-size", but I'm no size zero either).

Vincent won... Oh well, he had a great model. His dress was boring. I don't get it.

Mary Kay wrote:

This is my first comment. I felt that I needed to comment because I was dissappointed in the judge's select tonight. Jeffery should have lost. His design was horrible, poorly made, and his disregard for his client should have been the final straw! I totally disagree with the judges!!!

David wrote:

That fact Vincent is still there surprises the hell out of me. Uli should have won hands down. Vincent should have been gone last week.

How did this happen? wrote:

How did Vincent win? Clearly, Uli's was so much better! Tim I agree with you as much as it is humanly possible!!! Uli's was stunning. Vincent's made Heidi look much larger than she was!

Leisa wrote:

Uli got screwed again!!

Her outfit was well thought out and beautifully executed.

Robert's was chic and the fact it was reversible made it versatile.

Vincent won??? It was a nice dress, but not as good as Uli, or Robert's.

And Jeffery should have beat slapped silly for his disrespectful treatment of Angela's mom. That was outrageous, and he should have been auf'ed for that alone.....never mind that ugly peice of trash he 'designed'

Total jerk!!!

lisanne wrote:

Jeffrey is rude and his own mother should be embarrassed. Maybe she should take him home and teach him some manners. God was drunk??? Jeffrey, nobody is impressed and you are a collossal sore loser not to mention a pretty average designer.

katy wrote:

uli should have totally won her outfit was precious! what were the judges thinking in choosing vincent? probably the producers swooping down again and picking the winner for dramatic effect instead of the deserving design. as a third season viewer, i'm getting tired of the lack of credibility that is becoming more and more evident. i do have to say that though, that even though jeffery isn't a very pleasant fellow - angela's mother is a whiney passive aggressive baby and she got the ugly dress she deserved!

Wendy wrote:

OMG! I thought Michael or Uli should have won. Vincent's dress was so ill fitting in my point of view. I feel so bad for Uli. She should have won many changelles and she has only won one. Vincent should be out even though Robeert did deserve to go this time! But I still love Robert, it is so sad he lost.

elizabeth cohen wrote:

hey tim

this show was great. what a nice surprise!! I Just think that angela's mom was treated with such disrespect and I am hoping and praying that it was for dramatic purposes and that you don't endorse jeffrey's bad behaviour. No mother should be treated that way even if you don't like her kid. other than that I love the show and never miss an episode. Keep up the good work!!!!

Lisa wrote:

This is my first season watching this show, and I am kind of questioning the integrity of the judging. You send out the designer who's dress may not be flattering, but the client loves it, but keep in the designer who's dress is horrible, and who's client hates it. I truely believe that the people who get to stay are those that can add "drama" to the show.

halo wrote:

Wow. These designers need help. Not a single one had a flattering outfit. Michael's by far was the best, but he's the only one that had a young, near size 2 model. He was not challenged, and my guess, the reason he didn't win. Uli's outfit was not flattering (sorry Tim) as the neckline and necklace pointed straight to the belly. It was the first thing I saw.

And poor Robert, he did have to go after so many warnings. I'm so going to miss his whit and one-liners.

This whole Vincent thing is so beyond talking about, so I won't.

And Jeffrey, what can I say. While I think you could learn a little tact, patience, etc (especially if you want to have clients), I actually agreed with you. Angela's mom lacked self confidence. She let you talk her into something then whined about it later. And I totally was shocked you said something nice about Robert. Is there hope for you? zzsnort..what did I say? Oh, Okay, I'm awake now. I must have been dreaming. :)

Lisa wrote:

AHHHH!

I'm pulling my hair out over this!

Lorraine wrote:

Tim is absolutely right! Vincent's dress was horrifying despite that he had the advantage of a tall, non-plus size model. I've been plus size, so I know what I'm talkin' about. The only reason why Vincent won, IMO, is because the judges and/or producers are trying to justify NOT eliminating him in the past. Michael's design was gorgeous, but Robert's sister was an easy model. Uli should have won! Robert had a tough job with his model because of her size, but he made this mistake: His dress was something a plus-size woman could wear to a wedding. It wasn't "every-day". For more weeks than I can count now, the show is rapidly losing integrity, I'm afraid. Vincent's dress was ugly, ugly, ugly (no offense to Uli's mom - she's great). Picking him as the winner was like trying to put a tiny Band-Aid on a big bruise. It can't cover or fix the problem. Will Vincent be coming out with a whole line of "pilgrim-wear" someday? And don't EVEN get me started on Angela/Jeffery...I am tired of them both. Less air time please! Tim, you are the best thing to watch on this show!

Joe wrote:

Jeffry finaly showed his true colors on tonights show in the way that he treated Darlene, Angela's mother. I felt embarrassed for Jeffrey's mother as well, making excuses for her ill-mannered son. Jeffrey may have overcome a lot of problems is the past (as his mother pointed out). However, having horrible social skills and an ego the size of a Lincoln Town Car are not on that list.

Richard Overholt wrote:

The creative team behind the scenes at Project Runway came up with another interesting challenge -- which proved difficult for a few of the Designers.

I'm heartbroken to see Robert go, but had to agree with the Judges' decision. We'll miss you Robert and look forward to great things from you in the future! The applause you received from your fellow Designers said it all.

As always, Mr. Tim Gunn is sharp as a cushion full of pins and has summed up this episode with his usual insightful and intimate style. Keep making it work!

BC wrote:

Geez, you'd think overcoming the adversity that Jeffrey's had in his life would make him a better person. Apparently it's just made him a BITTER person. What a jerk. I hope his mother was crying because she was ashamed of him. Vincent's dress was lovely, but Uli had the true challenge and she was up to it. Her outfit was gorgeous.

Constance Mitchell wrote:

Watching the new episode, and I cannot believe how horrible the guy with terrible tattos is. What he said to that mother was just disguesting and rude. I am not suprised that he is a talentless man who should still contemplate killing himself, and if not is looking towards a life of still being homeless. It is obvious that he has no love for his mother if he cannot eaisly respect anothers mother. Purely a ungratefull human being!

Scout wrote:

I am absolutely appalled at Jeffrey's behavior. No amount of personal suffering warrants that beahvior. So what he was a junkie and an alcoholic. If he is that fragile then he should up sticks and get out of the business because it will only get harder. If his mother wants to walk on eggs around him because he is so fragile, then that is her business, but please, don't expect it from anyone else. Pity his poor clients!

Karma is going to teach Jeffrey some very hard lessons...one of them will be an Auf...hopefully sooner rather than later. Personally, I would take the neurotic Vincent over Jeffrey any day (if I had to).

Laura is right about Angela. She is inconsistent and this may be her ultimate downfall.

A word to previous posters. Now we know why Laura has been a bit testy...hormones are running wild.

To me, Uli was the winner of the competition. What she made for her model was the most flattering and fashion foward. She literally floated down the runway. Bravo! (no pun intended).

Terri wrote:

I was REALLY miffed by how rudely Jeffrey treated Darlene.

Darlene asked for dark colors, specifically purple and green. She got Black, with some purple, and periwinkle blue. If you choose the RIGHT purple and green, they DO work very well together.

She mentioned the kind of outfit she would like to have, and what was designed came no where close.

I think Jeffrey should have been canned for several reasons.

First, the outfit stank, and was NOT flattering to the client......at ALL!!!!!

Second, it simply was NOT what the client WANTED. She DID make her wishes known, but the designer totally ignored them.

Third, the "client" was treated SO poorly, that in a "real life" situation, the designer would have been fired before the outfit was finished. Jeffrey made Darlene cry, for Pete's sake!!!

What happened to the client is always right??? I REALLY can't stand Jeffrey now and want his tacky backside GONE!!! If I were Angela, I would have decked Jeffrey for making my mom cry! He's unimaginative, argumentative, and a total jerk! ( I'm keeping my comments clean...he's MUCH worse)

P Nelson wrote:

I had enjoyed watching qualified talent create fashion on this show -- but have also wondered what was in the producers minds to also accept contestants of questionable skill levels, which cheapen the show as well. The show is at its best when real talents face-off. It's at its worst when it portrays older or plus-sized women against a backdrop of mostly clueless designers who can neither design or fit for such important clients -- and further -- subjects those clients to ridicule and condescending references -- as reality "entertainment"? I was hurting, I was so embarrassed for these women. Even the judges comments were subdued -- as if they were trying to do best by clients they'd perhaps not want to work with. Wow. Really bad show tonight. Really offending and cheap. Who thought of this mess?

Liza wrote:

Bravo Mr. Gunn -- Uli most certainly should have won tonight. Her outfit was so gorgeous on Judy -- she really knows how to dress her client! I may not wear a size 14 OR a size 2, but I know that I want to wear that outfit! Props to Uli for a fabulous job!

Claudia Sneigoski wrote:

Tim, I completely agree with your assessments of all the outfits. I was quite taken aback when Uli didn't win! I truly hated that big beige collar. I'd bet the judges will be getting a lot of flack on this one.

Lynn wrote:

I truley think the judges have lost thier minds. I think Robert should have staied and Jeffery should have been booted. Robert may have been boring but, Jeffery's sucked. Jeffery was rude and the dress was gross. At least Robert's model liked the dress and I would have paid good money for the dress. I would not buy Jeffery's dress to use as a rag, my toilte deserves better.

Joycelynn Barlett wrote:

Derar Tim, What a wonderful, amazing and unexpected episode ! I was really fun to see the contestants moms or sisters. This has been my PR summer as I am recovering from surgery & other complications. I ordered the DVD of season 1& 2. Then with the help of Brarvo.com I have been able to read all of the "Tim's Take." from each show. I so appreciate your honesty & humor in giving your opinion of garments and contestants. It helps to enrich the whole experience of being a PR fan. I love it all. Posted by: Joycelynn B.

Axis Desormeaux wrote:

What's the deal? Jeffrey is the only designer competing who makes clothes that would sell in Hollywood where I live. Why is he being hassled every week by the judges. Fashion is an evolving entity and the only designer that is moving at the speed of style is Jeffrey. Knock it off, kids.

Nico Saich wrote:

I HATE ALL of vincents garments. I felt really aweful after watching this episode where vincent won over much stronger contenders ) uli and michael) For the first time, I felt discusted by my favorite show.

Jill wrote:

You hit the button with your take on this episode, Tim! Vincent was a "political" win - The judges themselves "loved" Uli's first!! But, congrats to Vincent... he has suffered with dignity and deserved a little pat on the back. That collar was definitely the "Flying Nun" of streetwear! Kayne is tanking...what's up with that????

Sue wrote:

Funny, but after last week's show, with Heidi's comments about plus size women, I was thinking that they needed to do a show about "real" every day women. I was so delighted to see that this was the theme of this week's show. I will say that I totally agree with Tim on this blog. I thought Uli should have won this challenge. I thought her outfit the brightest and most realistic for an every day wear. And what's with all the black (dark colors) used by most of the other designers? In fact, I want to say dull, dull, dull, dull! Robert wasn't alone in that category this week. I've heard black is in this year and I think that is ok, but for every day wear, I just don't see it. Is this a reflection of the war we are in right now? How about comfortable slacks with some kind of bright top? Uli was about the only one who came close to fitting that description next to Kayne, that is. Overall, I thought Vincent's win to be a gift.

Also, I want to comment about how the show put on air the dramatics of Jeffery with Angela's mom. The show seemed to focus on this a bit too much for my taste. I think it would have been better to have seen more of the interactions between the other designers and the moms. Or maybe a chat session between the moms when the designers were at work on stories of their children growing up and how they became designers. I really enjoyed the part when everyone met Michael's mom and some of the mom's were showing off pictures. Also, the tears of appreciation from the designers to see their relative was good, too. I think a good ending to this show would have been a respectful interaction between Jeff and Angela's mom. Since it didn't end this way, I think the show was left hanging with a bad feeling to it.

Drakkunis wrote:

Oh my, this was definitely an interesting show. As a plus size woman, I am slightly disappointed with the outcome; even Uli's pattern mastery. I dont claim to speak for every plus size woman, but I personally am not a fan of the poncho. I prefer to wear fashion that looks like fashion (you know, the stuff that the size 0's wear), just tailored to my size. I was hoping one of the designers would create something in that genre, but I was let down. Kudos, though to Michael, for the brilliant shirtdress (although it could have used maybe a splash of color in the jewelry), and to Uli's print mastery. Kayne, I love you to pieces, and you're my favorite designer since day one, but you need to step it up a bit dear! I'm sorry to see Robert go, he added a lot of personality to the show. Also, kudos to you, Tim, for saying the stuff all of us at home are dying to say (and in my case, yelling at the television). To all the designers; Good Luck! (Go Kayne!)

CJ wrote:

I would have rather seen boring win over horrid. Not just Jeff's design and style but also attitude and common courtesy.

If I were there I would have taken him down whether he was talking to my mom or someone elses.

If this guy wins I won't be shopping at Macy's.

Cheryl wrote:

Michael's design was the absolute best, in my opinion. It was "clean," practical, and fit his model perfectly. I will be highly disappointed if Michael is not showing his designs during New York Fashion Week!

Diana wrote:

I think Vincent should definetly NOT have won.

Angela's mom is way too sensitive and crazy, just like Angela.

Robert made me laugh every episode--but my favorite is still MICHAEL!

sarah wrote:

I agree completely with Tim. My whole family sits on the couch and watches the runway together and we were all groaning, as usual, the instant Vincent's design came on. I thought Ulli's dress was true to her own style but perfect for her model's shape and coloring. Ulli shouldve won, Vincent shouldve been out a LONG TIME AGO. Whatever joke he is, its not funny, and his presence is ruining the integrity of the show.

jj wrote:

i agree with you almost completely tim. i think uli should have won, hands-down. and most everything else you said. I think Kayne had a good chance at winning, but just slipped up a little. As much as you think VIncent's model allowed him to only work on design and not face "fitting" issues, don't you think that Michael had that same advantage? Poor Robert, he was like Nick V. but worse (he got hit from the beginning). Congrats to Vinny Boy, that is the only thing I can say positive. And I hope Uli makes it to the final 3.

Marcie wrote:

I have never been to a blog before... have never logged on to a tv show website... UNTIL TONIGHT! After my TIVO showing of last nights episode I almost leapt from the couch mid show to post a note and let Dear Jeffrey know how I felt. I instead decided to wait until the end of the show hoping that he would be "OUT" with a SWIFT kick in the ass. Almost as he deserved... but not quite. Jeffrey, I'm really sorry your mother announced that you are "in recovery". As we often say at meetings "keep coming back"! You give the rest of us a bad name. Your behavior toward Angela's mother was APPALING... truly RUDE and CRASS. You took your feelings against Angela and transfered them right on to her mother. Grow up. Get recovery... and find serenity... Your obvious self hate is showing through your actions. I hope you do get kicked to the curb... I wouldn't want to wear anything your hateful self ever made. Like I said... first time I have ever been compelled to log onto a BLOG or tv show site. NICE BEHAVIOR JEFFREY!

canuck wrote:

Actually, I hated the entire concept of this week's episode. Whose idea was this? How about a show to find some decent producers?

Shows are getting less and less about fashion. Love PR; however, I see the show deteriorating each week. Definitely will not be buying Season 3 DVD. (Already have 1 and 2.) Love Tim Gunn, though.

Bombs away!!

Sandy wrote:

Jeffery Sebella is an insufferable boar! He should have been thrown-off this time -- the outfit he put on Darlene was tastless, ugly, and ill-fitting. And, he was downright nasty to her -- why reward such patent disrespect?

Moreover, he's such a paradoy of suburban angst with those tatoos -- every Starbucks has a tatooed barista these days -- each and every one inked up in an effort to be unique. Unfortunately, we know from the childhood photo with the braces on his teeth and designer haircut that Jeffery had a privileged, upperclass childhood and he chose to throw it all away partying his ass off.

As a viewer, it's interesting to compare and constrast Jeffery's bio to Santino's -- Santino wa a bi-racial kid caught between two cultures and living in public housing. (Real hardships -- not something "invented" to justify bad choices.) Yet, Santino managed to channel that adversity to become a creative success and envy of the neighborhood. And, Santino grew and changed through his experiences on Project Runway. Don't look for that happening with Jeffery -- he's 's just running a confidence game. Please, give him the boot, soon.

Mary wrote:

TIM!! THANK GOD!! I was starting to think I was crazy when Vincent won!!! Thank you for your incredibly insightful comments. I agree about Uli and Michael being the top choices. I'm extremely sad to see Robert go and really thought he had it in him to do a lot better than he did. I think he probably just let the stress of everything get the best of him. Oh well, I HOPE MICHAEL WINS!!

Garoir wrote:

I agree with Tim. Uli should have won. She had it all: her point of view was expressed, she had a pleased client, and she had a much greater challenge than Vincent--although Kayne's mom was great on the runway. So sorry to see Robert Best gone. What happened, Robert? From your earlier clothes, you're obviously capable of so much more. Vincent and Angela, lucky you make for good TV, because you don't make good clothes.

Amanda Kavanagh wrote:

I think Tim's blog was too mean to Vincent . Tim took away his victory. If you have nothing nice to say......be quiet. I think Jeffery is a talent not understood on this show. He should have won the recycling contest. I am too old to wear his designs, but I get him and I think he brings an edge to an otherwise boring fashion industry. AND ANYWAY.........why is Angela still on this show!!!!! She should have been off when she made the "hooker turned art teacher" outfit. I also think she tried to get Jeffery kick off the show by using her nutty mother. Can anyone but me see that the acorn does not fall far from the tree.

Chris wrote:

This is my first time leaving a comment, but I had to do it. I've watched all 3 seasons of PR and this episode was just GREAT! I've spent many years making clothes of every style for every occasion, and know how hard it is to fit the plus-size gals. It was so refreshing to see professional designers contend with the reality the "everyday woman" faces 24/7. Thank you, Project Runway, for acknowledging that us "full-figured gals" like to look fabulous, too! Kudos to ULI! She did a beautiful job and should've won!

denise wrote:

I want to see the remaining designers make clothes for man. Do a father, brother, uncle or male friend episode.

Stephanie wrote:

I feel Jeffrey's treatment of Angela's mother was immature and unprofessional. He is so hung up on hating Angela, and his inability to let go makes him seem spiteful. I wouldn't want to buy anything from him. He seems to hate any woman that's not demure and docile.

Jane Smith wrote:

As a 5'2" 180 pound woman, I could just sit on Jeffrey for what he did to this poor woman. She didn't like his color choices. He didn't like her size. He obviously went out of his way to make the ugliest sack possible just to humiliate her and her daughter.

Instead of taking this opportunity to grow as a designer, to learn about designing for the majority of women in America, he chose to make her the laughing stock of the show. What an ass he has shown himself to be. Pulling himself out of the gutter doesn't earn him the right to be a jerk.

Lorna Peck wrote:

I agree that Uli's outfit was the best response to this challenge. Some of the others had, as you pointed out, more traditionally "model-like" figures and were less of a design challenge. Uli's model was not traditional and Uli really rose to the occasion! Bad judgment, judges!

And I have to add, while not wishing to be unkind, that if any plus-sized woman in her right mind would pick Jeffrey's design over Robert's, then she'd deserve the embarrasment she'd get if she had the nerve to wear it. It was a nightmare created by a man behaving like a spoiled child. He chose to "blame" everything on his model's size, her frankness (which he chose to interpret as an attack on his talent--touchy, touchy, Jeffrey). Ask most viewers and they'll agree (I think), that the judges kept J. on the show because they think he'll generate better ratings. Robert was too "nice" for "good TV," right, Heidi? Jeffrey behaved like a loser tonight, designed like a loser tonight, and deserved to be kicked "out."

If I didn't like this show so much, I'd stop watching. But you judges lost big points with me and many other viewers for your choosing ratings over taste.

Thanks for letting me vent. And Tim, you're the best thing that can happen to those designers--I wish they'd pay more attention to you. If you weren't so valuable doing what you do, you'd make a much better judge than some people I'm thinking of right now.

P. Meredith wrote:

I believe Michael, Ulli, & Vincent listened to their clients and developed lovely designs and silhouettes for their clients. ** Jeffery--He is extremely defensive (so angry and bitter). It is not all about him. The client should be respected. There is a way to respectfully disagree. His dress was horrible. The terrible part is-- he chose not to think creatively (out of the box) or to learn something different.

Gwyll wrote:

I was disappointed that Uli didn't win this one. Vincent's was certainly an improvement from his previous creations; although I didn't think it was good enough to win.

The only other thing I have to say is that this episode was somewhat hard to watch. I detest conflict; it is the reason why I avoid most of these "reality shows". With the mothers as the models, this episode could have been rather cheerful and light hearted. Instead, it feels as though I'm watching a bad soap opera.

Surly such immature behavior cannot be considered "acceptable"? Please, people, you're on national television. Can't you just try to act professional?

Yesrie wrote:

Tonight's was a brilliant challenge! I'm thrilled that some of the relatives were plus-size :-) and I think the designers did well overall. Jeffrey should have been aufed for his behavior and for his design. Did anyone see any deep purple? I saw black, navy and medium blue (not periwinkle). I also can't believe that Mood didn't have a dark green, which was Jeffrey's voiceover claim during footage of the fabric selection - he changed his tune later to "the green didn't look good with the purple." Say what, Jeffrey? The nonexistent green didn't look good with the purple that sure didn't look purple on TV? I hated the asymetrical bodice with a shirt collar, and the fabric was bunchy at the ribs.

I loved Kayne's design. Nina Garcia can stuff her "matchy-matchy" comment; I loved the colors. The only part of that ensemble I wasn't wild about was the shiny finish of the pants (normally I wouldn't put crop pants on a plus-size, but she had great legs, and I liked the look for the "everyday" challenge). Robert's model seemed to have physical difficulty walking the runway and didn't smile, but she indicated later that she was pleased with the design. I agree with Michael Kors that the silhouette was good, and I liked the red kimono-ish top except for the scarf closure.

I agree with the judges on Angela's. Fringe? Come on! Laura's skirt fit beautifully, but the top was shapeless. The scarf was too long, and its colors were dead.

Michael's was great (love that it's reversible), but I thought Uli was going to win. Surprise! I ended up being happy for Vincent, despite feeling ambivalent about the dress. It was his best effort yet, though, and I loved his color choices. The back was disappointing.

Jeffrey needs a swift kick. Angela's mom could have voiced her opinion sooner and more directly,
but she was graceful and honest, where Jeffrey was cruelly blunt, self-absorbed and intent on
distorting the facts. I think he's still in only for the sake of future drama with Angela.

Eric Diaz wrote:

I hate to admit it but my faith in the judges has truly faded. Two weeks in a row now I have been utterly dissappointed with the judges decisions. Last week I was left jaw to the floor with a tear in my eye when they aufed Allison and kept Vincent. And this week to see him win truly disgusts me. The winner spot on project runway is forever tainted. I am sensing another case of Wendy Pepper and we all saw how that ended at fashion week. :P Tim all I want to know is how does this happen? How did Uli not win? How did Michael not win? What everyday women would wear what Vincent made? Sorry to rant.
Eric

Tony Chambless wrote:

Uli got robbed in my opinion, but at least my faith in the judges has been restored. Vincent did a remarkable job.

If Robert hadn't been so darn boring so many times I think our resident misogynist, Jeffrey, would have been out. I can't stand his nasty ways and I really think he doesn't like women at all, despite the girlfriend and daughter.

As for the rest.......yawn.

Tony

Liz wrote:

What a wonderful challenge, and yet, how dismal the outcomes. I didn't see much design expertise tonight. Also, I couldn't help but note that the designers picked the slimmest models 1st, and left the bulkiest and least attractive women to the end. How petty and predictable of them. And then they whinged about how hard it was to design for ordinary women.... Poor them! They should try *being* an ordinary woman and find well-designed clothes that fit. Except for Uli. She at least had the courage to select a model who was large sized when she had other options. But then for the winner - bah! - this is the second time that I've disagreed vehemently with the judges. IMHO, Uli won -- Vincent's design made Heidi look frumpy and short in the waist, and it didn't fit! As for Jeffrey, he certainly did not learn how to work *with* his clients. Consequently, his design was crap and his client was unhappy. He could have done better, if he'd had the integrity and courtesy to think past his client's size, shape (and daughter). Finally, Tim, I disagree with your description -- Angela didn't fuel her mother's mood, and I thought she showed restraint with paranoid Jeffrey. I would not have been so polite with someone who had been so rude to my mother.

Linda McClean wrote:

Tim, I think you are HOT!Just one lovely,lovely man!
I've never ever posted to a website before, but each week I look forward to seeing you! Everyone else, of course..Heidi is such a beautiful young woman..I love Michael Kors bags, and I listen very respectfully to Nina..she's one sharp cookie!

This is one great, fun show..best reality show ever.Kudos!

Linda