I have been eagerly awaiting the fourth season premier of Project Runway since the season three finale. Not only because it's my favorite show EVAH, but because a fresh start is just the tall glass of water I need to wash this taste out of my mouth.
Rami's the first designer we meet. From all the press I've read leading up to tonight's premier, Raimi is the front runner. You know he's a serious contender before he even speaks because he is wearing a tape measure around his neck. Sure, I'll talk to the cameras, but make it snappy. I'm creating, here. So you won't think I'm shallow, I will gloss over the fact that he's FINE and skip right to his credentials. His mini-line received catcalls at last weeks preview runway show in Bryant Park, he already owns his own studio, and Jessica Alba Jessica Alba Jessica Alba. What the hell are you doing here, dude? Jessica needs you! Raimi is competent, accomplished, and (so far maybe possibly...you never know with this show) likable. On the down side, his mini-line and his portfolio both showcase lots of braids and fabric flowers, which makes me worry he might become a one trick tiger. Either way, Raimi has a hotness handsomeness gorgeousness sense of grace about him that makes him a winner no matter what happens.
One trick is all I need, tiger.
Chris is the next to arrive at the apartment. He seems hilarious, sweet, and super humongous. These are the three qualities I like best in a friend, so I love him already. Before you judge him too harshly for dressing himself tastelessly (tacky patterned shirt, black jeans shorts, tennies and socks for your first day on TV? Really?), remember all those fantastic hair cuts you've had over the course of your life and think back to your hair dresser. Most likely he or she had shitty hair. I know this because ninety percent of hair dressers do. Point is, you don't have to know how to speak Spanish to properly order a maid around.
Besides, you have to have respect for him because Chris is a costume designer, or more specifically, a drag queen builder. Drag queens provide the most challenging design jobs out there. There's a difference between making a costume and constructing a float from the ground up, people. As his portfolio shots of Chiquita Banana, an out and proud Statue of Liberty, and a forty year old fat man dressed as a little girl flash across the screen, I feel a sense of pride. It's ordinary people like this who are keeping the world fabulous, one Draq Queen Bingo Night at a time.
Glad to see Linda Carter's still working.
Christian tells us what HUGE and AMAZING designers he's studied under in London and how fierce he is. He's only twenty one and has rebellious lesbian hair, so at first glance (and in preview editing), you'd think he's the obvious villain of the season, but then his bio video is shown in full. In the ads, we've seen Christian say "I'm kinda fierce and kinda a big celebrity," but he's always been cut off before he finishes with "...in my own head." Hilarious. That one phrase changed him from the a-hole to the underdog in my eyes, and I officially like him when he tells his roomies that he sleeps on the floor because he'd rather buy clothes (and presumably cases of Aqua Net) than a mattress. I feel bad that I initially referred to him as Jerri Blank, Amy Sedaris' character in Strangers With Candy.
I'm rootin for ya, girl!
Carmen is the next to arrive, and she's got a Grace Jones thing going on, both in her threatening, angular haircut and in her personality. She was a model, ok? She knows what she's doing. She tells us that you can be the best designer in the world, but if you haven't been a model before, you don't know the first thing. She doesn't say about what, but she makes no sense with such confidence that I just nod my head and listen. I am afraid of Carmen. Her huge earrings swing around violently as she brags and rolls her head, like she's daring you to get close enough to her face for her to poke your eyes out. Don't fuck with this chick. Got it.
Anything you say.
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Comments (21)
Damn you Filpit, I had to spend the last few minutes cleaning my computer screen after the spit take I did because of "Dear Mexico, wear a condom. Love Flipit" I love a good so not-PC joke. This is going to be the best season ever. What with a wonderful little lesbian-man, a fabulous float build (come on, the Rose Parade has nothing on a fat man dressed as Wonder Woman), the wonderful Rami (who I loved in that "I'm too sexy video), and of course a designer who makes those skinny models poop fabric. I'm rolling on the floor with joy at the start of a new season and new recaps from the incredible Flipit. Bless you and your insightful wisdom. Now go out there and condom up Mexico.
1 of 21 | Posted by Bremm | Posted on November 16, 2007 8:21 AM
I've been waiting soooo long for Project Runway to start again and it did not disappoint!! Loved the recap. Elisa is definitely loony-tunes. Reminds me of Andrea (think thats her name from last season with all the crazy flower things all over her garments), wait I take that back, Elisa makes her look sane. Rami's dress looked like a cross between Santino and Uli. I have a feeling that all his dresses are going to look the same. Love Chris and Christian so far. The coming attractions from next week look like someone (Jack) is having a meltdown. Can't wait!!!
2 of 21 | Posted by featherhead | Posted on November 16, 2007 10:36 AM
It's about time someone read Mexico the riot-act, thank you Flipit.
Angela was the crazy lady from last season. It looks like Elisa is all kinds of Angela.
I was wondering when Ricky said he designed lingerie, how does a gay man know what I like to see? His dress was disappointingly modest, especially compared to the other babydoll dresses. But oh how I love them. Wait, what was I saying?
Awesome recap...
3 of 21 | Posted by Treadingonme | Posted on November 16, 2007 11:17 AM
Great Recap!!!
I am so excited that PR is back on, and this cast seems just as F'd up as all the rest!
Some thoughts:
1. I think I am the only one that kinda liked Ricky's babydoll dress, I'm not fashion expert, but I thought it was super-cute!
2. Along the same lines, while I really liked Raimi, I didn't like his grey toga - it really wasn't flattering on his model..
3. Was it me, or did most of the models sort of suck at walking? Maybe they need to use the ANTM winners, they totally need jobs.
4. I was iffy on Christian too, but when he said, "don't go into the fearbox people" I immediately loved him!!
5. Finally, OMG - Michael Kors cracks me up, he looks more and more like Joan Rivers every day!
YAY for more Project Runway!
4 of 21 | Posted by carmelicious | Posted on November 16, 2007 12:00 PM
Flipit, I once binged on gabardine and threw up a gorgeous Burberry overcoat.
Thanks for the prompt and hilarious recap. Can't wait to share this season with you!
5 of 21 | Posted by RachWho? | Posted on November 16, 2007 12:22 PM
Hurray! A Flipit recap!
Whenever I see there's a new Flipit recap, I start mentally singing the Flipper theme song, and, you know substituting in the word "Flipit" for "Flipper." Is that WRONG?
Anyway, I loved the show, but the recap was even better. LOL, and all that. I think Rami is the best designer, but I didn't really like the toga. And *small voice* I didn't really think the babydoll was that bad (??). Why? 'cause I got no taste! (who cares?)
LOVED ELISE. And Christian. And the drag queen guy.
Yay! again for a new season.
6 of 21 | Posted by Lime23 | Posted on November 16, 2007 1:02 PM
Does anyone know where I can watch Project Runway online? We don't get Bravo around here for some reason.
7 of 21 | Posted by gigglesgirlee | Posted on November 16, 2007 1:48 PM
Love this season. Waiting for some drama from Carmen and Christian. Elisa is so out there. The object of the first challenge was to show who you were. I think Elisa should've won that challenge because she really showed herself.
8 of 21 | Posted by likris | Posted on November 16, 2007 2:15 PM
The only thing that makes me happier than the return of PR is that Flipit is recapping! Except that I can't go along with the Christian love, he strikes me as a pain in the ass, but that will make things interesting. And Elisa is going to be a riot, definitely this season's Vincent.
Carmelicious (post #4), I agree with you about the sucky models. I read somewhere that they aren't paid for this show, the publicity is supposed to be its own reward, so that's probably why you don't see any budding Giseles or Alek Weks strutting their stuff.
9 of 21 | Posted by greeneyes | Posted on November 16, 2007 2:30 PM
Oh Flippy, how prompt of you--is it too late to buy you that Annie wig? Anything for you, oh master of recaps! Well, I've no taste either, but I saw all kinds of fug marching down that runway . . . yeeeech!!! I thought the baby doll dress was the only one that looked wearable/marketable . . . I like shiny, and it looked very nicely constructed and the bodice was pretty . . . but that toga . . . hmmm, good thing I can seperate lust and fashion, Rami's the hot one for me, and rather graceful, less of an "all about me" than I thought, so far . . . but back to that toga . . . I wish it did have smurfs on it, then there would have been at least something interesting . . . yawn . . . they should not be awarding wins based on potential.
Overall I enjoyed the show, I'll hold out on the Lez and see what she does next time, but that was *wretch* ah *wretch* ah, ok, just not for me. Jack's looked like a Uli, esp. the neckline, and Chris' also looked like a Uli . . . maybe I'm crazy, maybe it's the crack . . . I dunno, but I do like dolls and marionettes . . .
10 of 21 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on November 16, 2007 4:10 PM
This is aired on Bravo right? I don't get it. It was definitely not on in Canada. No idea why - we got last season. Weird..and annoying.
Thanks for the recap though! Keeps me up to date.
Ugh. Jeffrey's neck is so creepy long I am GLAD that I do not have to look at him anymore.
And P.S. John Wayne, the best tough cowboy ever had the lovely original first name of Marion. And there's also Chandler Marion Bing. So Marion is in good company.
11 of 21 | Posted by georgiababe | Posted on November 16, 2007 4:44 PM
This is aired on Bravo right? I don't get it. It was definitely not on in Canada. No idea why - we got last season. Weird..and annoying.
Thanks for the recap though! Keeps me up to date.
Ugh. Jeffrey's neck is so creepy long I am GLAD that I do not have to look at him anymore.
And P.S. John Wayne, the best tough cowboy ever had the lovely original first name of Marion. And there's also Chandler Marion Bing. So Marion is in good company.
12 of 21 | Posted by georgiababe | Posted on November 16, 2007 4:49 PM
Oops, sorry for the double post. I didn't press post more than once, I swear. I don't know what happened...
13 of 21 | Posted by georgiababe | Posted on November 16, 2007 4:53 PM
Flipit! Fantastic recap as always -- great to have you back on a show you clearly love! I'd forgotten how dangerous it is to eat while reading one of your recaps -- one of these days I'm going to be found dead on my couch, a piece of bagel lodged in my throat and a Flipit recap on my screen. This time it was the head vise screengrab that nearly did me in.
As for the contestants, I'm really liking Chris so far -- I thought that dress was gorgeous. I also liked Jack's piece and didn't mind Ricky's babydoll dress. I hated Rami's dress, it was so frumpy and blah. I'm shocked it won. But I like him, so I hope his future stuff is better!
14 of 21 | Posted by LoLo | Posted on November 16, 2007 8:05 PM
Flipit, this recap was so funny I pooped fabric. This is going to be a fabulous season!
15 of 21 | Posted by Mrs_Petersen | Posted on November 16, 2007 10:51 PM
Headroll headroll earring dangle.
'nuf said.
16 of 21 | Posted by sweetleaf | Posted on November 17, 2007 9:46 AM
Hey georgiababe:
It probably won't air until the new year in Canada because they are airing Project Runway Canada now with Iman (yawn). And if the last 2 seasons are any indication, it won't run on Bravo Canada either. It most likely run on Slice.
We'll just have to live vicarously thru TVgasm recaps. Sigh.
17 of 21 | Posted by neverenuftv | Posted on November 17, 2007 4:41 PM
joan rivers?? lolollll
guys thanks so much for all the comments. i live for them. i know it's shallow, but well, you know me. for those of you out of the country, doesn't itunes sell it? if not, try a torrent site. isohunt is pretty awesome and usually has the ep up the next day. but you didn't hear it from me. LOVE
flip
18 of 21 | Posted by flipit | Posted on November 17, 2007 9:30 PM
Hey Flipit,
Thanks for the tip, I'm outside the US as well, so I miss all the great Bravo shows you recap.
As for this recap it was brilliant as always. I'm a little behind on bestowing praise in my comments so this compliment also extends to my love for your recent Kitchen Nightmares recap.
What's with that guy (Kevin, was it?) coming in the first day and declaring how straight he is? What's the point of coming on the gayest show in existence only to try and shove the fact that you're straight down everyone's throat (wait, that sounds unintentionally dirty).
Rami is hot but that dress looked like a spruced up toga. Did anyone else notice that he looks exactly like Isaac on The Real World. Jewish guys with shaved heads are smoking hot, who knew.
And Flipit, please continue bashing those garment flower thingies, that just looks like something a grandmother would wear to church, when did that become the height of fashion?
19 of 21 | Posted by bdos88 | Posted on November 18, 2007 11:04 AM
great, just great,
nothing can beat your perfection...
you have spoiled me to all other recappers.....
i may have to sue you
xoxox
20 of 21 | Posted by giffordsaz | Posted on November 18, 2007 2:02 PM
Yay, it's BACK! And so is Flipit. Yay, yay, all around.
Okay, first, Rami's dress looked like a purse I once saw. It was like this, but had a stupid looking rosette:
www.bagsbuy.com/pi/indon/indon126533_54355_lg.jpg
I don't get him, or the praise heaped upon him; and his Jessica Alba dress was FUG! wth? Christian -- another one I'm not feeling. Literally and figuratively. I didn't like his outfit at all, but his bitchy attitude will undoubtedly prove fruitful. And Elisa is nuttier than a pecan pie.
Thanks for the recap!
21 of 21 | Posted by Memememe | Posted on November 18, 2007 3:36 PM