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Is Althea Harper the “Best of the Best?” - Project Runway
After tonight (October 29), there are just two episodes left until the finale for this season of Project Runway. Will Dayton native, Althea Harper, make it through to the finale… is she the “Best of the Best (by the way, this is the title of tonight’s show)?
Tonight’s challenge is to create a companion piece that enhances and complements each designer’s previous winning looks.
The designers talk about their plans for the challenge. Althea is looking forward to playing with volume as she sketches a bouncy, full-collar jacket. Christopher appears to be creating a “Gone with the Wind” style gown and purchases 30 yards of materials to create his look.
The Workroom
The pressure is one and the workroom is filled with a new tension. Logan’s getting a lot of screen time this week, but since there are just a few weeks left, it’s about time. Tim Gunn makes his way through the workroom. Tim tells Irina that her design is completely unexpected… is that a good thing?
Tim thinks Althea’s design “looks like it’s waiting for a diaper.” I think that means Tim is concerned. A few shots of Althea being catty with Irina and the models weren’t too flattering. Is this an omen?
Irina thinks a lot of the designers should be worried. I just wonder why she has to be such a meanie? She also says that Althea has copied her look. Hmm… those might be fighting words or perhaps a little bit of jealousy coming through. Is this true?
The Runway
The first creation that comes bouncing down the runway is Carol Hannah’s lingerie inspired shear pocket dress. The design is youthful and fresh but appears to be a little too loose fitting.
Next up is Althea’s sweater wrap with balloon pants. She is confident in her design, although from this reviewer’s perspective, it is very safe if not slightly off the mark.
Logan’s high-collar, short dress is a compliment to the original design’s high-tech look.
Irina’s sweater jacket looks a lot like Althea’s design… or is the other way around. The short patterned dress underneath is formed perfectly to her model.
The runway challenge of jackets continues with Gordana’s grey wool number. The darting and pleating around the waist gives the otherwise plain ensemble some much-needed movement, but will it be enough?
Christopher’s design is the last down the runway and reminds me of something Carmen Miranda might wear, sans the fruit on her head.
The Judging
“I don’t think this is fun, fashionable at all,” says Heidi Klum of Gordana’s grey jacket skirt combo.
Logan tells the judges that he knows his space age design is on the brink, and Nina Garcia agrees and suggests that work is more reminiscent of a fashion school project. It screams a little bit Judy Jetson.
Christopher - The judges think the dress looks like a carnival float and that it could have used some editing along the way.
Althea - Heidi loves the pants and says she wants a pair. The judges agree and quiz Althea about the common, sweater jacket look present on the runway. Irina attempts to take the conversation in an accusatory direction, but the judges quickly reign her in and heap on the praise on Althea and her design.
Uptown chic, elegant and cozy are just a few of the words the judges used to describe Irina’s design.
Carol Hannah - The judges think the look in its simplicity is delicious.
Who stays and who goes?
Will it be zipper neck pretty boy (Logan)? Or will it finally be Christopher’s night to go?
Remaining to compete for another week are Carl Hannah, Irina, Christopher and Gordana.
The winner of tonight’s challenge is Althea… all of the judges wanted to walk away with her outfit - I’m not sure about Nick (contestant and judge from Season 2).
The designer who is leaving is Logan. His tricked out design was too much for the judges.
So, is Althea on track to win this season of Project Runway? Thoughts on tonight’s show - share ‘em here!
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By Tracy
November 8, 2009 2:39 PM | Link to this
Go Althea! I am proud that she is a fellow Daytonian!
By tvViewer
October 30, 2009 8:13 AM | Link to this
Althea is doing great! I think she’s likely to win.
By Mr. Magoo
October 30, 2009 6:16 AM | Link to this
Love watching Althea and rooting for her.