We think there might be a project runway curse, because many times there have been cable issues when watching the show. Once again, our cable box went out, so I was not able to DVR it. We were able to catch it live, albeit tuning in a bit late. By the time we tuend in, the models were out in the middle of a field with Tim Gunn at some farm… in potato sacks. We like this challenge already. This time, the models pick the designers they want to work with. This is the challenge, of course, where they have to wear whatever dream or disaster their designer whips up for them to an “industry event.” No one picked Mila, which lit her ass on fire. The bang sister was so pissed she even confronted Anthony (who her old model chose), to which Anthony later responded in the confession booth with “Mila can kiss me and my entire family’s asses.”
You tell her, Anthony!

Moving on, the designers were permitted to dye their sack and use supplies from that had been provided to them at the farm: buttons, horse hair, burlap, and ribbon. Surprisingly, several of the designers absolutely rocked this challenge. We can actually say we are impressed with this episode and the results the designers turned over. Could this really be the most talented bunch of designers, Project Runway has ever seen?

RECAP:

Emilio Sosa – Emilio really likes to incorporate strips of fabric into his garments, doesn’t he?

Ben Chmura – We feel that Ben might be a tad into himself. His garment reminds me of a Lorick dress I own. Overall, we like his dress, but what’s with the thing on the boob? It’s like Janet Jackson’s superbowl boob moment.

Anna Marie – Quietly under the radar, her past two dresses have been store-friendly, but a bit safe. We still think she has some talent that will blossom later in the season.

Seth Aaron Henderson- We don’t want to jinx him, but Seth is really churning out items we think have a certain edge and that are well constructed. Can’t wait to see what else he gives us.

Ping Wu - Oh, Ping. Ping, Ping, Ping. (We just like saying her name.) Ping got too caught up in the concept and not enough into the construction, which resulted in a disaster that left her model’s bum exposed by an “ass flap.” Adorable Ping cried on stage when she realized her mistake, and her model attempted to comfort her. Lauren Hutton stepped up and complimented her by adding that if Ping keeps working, her designs would translate into high fashion.

Amy Sarabi – Amy’s dress was the second best. A judges’ favorite, she let the burlap show through, while still transforming it into something beautiful.

Mila Hermanovski – Hell hath no fury as Mila scorned. After confronting Anthony and bitching about her model not having picked her, Mila churns out a dress that won her a space in the top three. Heidi especially adored the dress, because there was a bit of “boobies.” We all know about Heidi and her boob focus.

Janeane – Amazingly, Janeane did not cry. Not even a moist eye. She seems to like black. Alot. We’d like to see her use some color!

Pamela Ptak – Yikes! I swear this looks like something from BabyPhat. Not a good thing. It just made her look big in all the wrong places. It looks so cheap.

Jonathan Peters – A little too safe. Jonathan’s needs to spice things up. This week’s and lasts week’s garments both look like they’ve been done too many times before. We all know that won’t cut it for much longer.

Jay Nicolas – Jay made up for his “alien” dress this week. He took the time to fray the burlap and create feathers for the skirt. The look was so real that Michael Kors noted that when the dress came around the corner, he thought that Jay had cheated. Score for Jay. He won the challenge.

Jesse – He’s obviously got a bit of a menswear inspired kick going. We still aren’t impressed.

Jesus – Apparently he hasn’t learned last weeks lesson. We’ll repeat: ALWAYS LISTEN TO TIM! Personally, we feel that Jesus should have been eliminated. Maybe next week we’ll be singing “one, two, three strikes your out…”

Anthony – Dearest Anthony continues to be the humor on the show. We love his dress. Hell, we want it! Any girl could wear this number. Now compare Ben’s and Anthony’s dresses. Same color, similar length… Anthony did a much better job.

Maya Luz – Way too much going on here. She’s safe for now, but Maya needs to step it up. At least then it will be easier to tell her and Mila apart.

ALL the girls wore their dresses to that industry event. Then all the bitchy “experienced” girls sat in a corner and told the camera that they were too cool for this. Especially Sophia. We’d like to know why she’s on that show if she’s so successful? Already having the reputation for being a bitch, Heidi called her pouting, sulking face out. We really like that the models are more involved and diverse. We also love that Lifetime has been judging them, too.The models mixed things up this time by choosing the designers. Well, the designers paid back the favor by playing musical chairs with models. Surprisingly, Ping let her model go home, which we think was a wise move. We just didn’t know she had it in her.

Best moment: When Sophia was picked by Jesus and was obviously not happy. Then someone blurted out to “spray her with a can of hairspray” because she claims to be allergic to it. Even better, someone else followed that up with joking that she was “allergic to smiling.”

Tune in next week for more Sophia drama and the designer’s team challenge. Drama!

Images courtesy of Lifetime Press

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Jenn Ortiz is an freelance author and a graduate of the University of Florida with degrees in History and Latin American Studies with hopes to pursue a PhD in Child Development. She believes there is beauty in everything around us; from the inside out, outside in. She currently runs {Bits of Beauty} a place you just feel good about and guest blogs for Design Tavern and Wishpot.