Project Runway Season 8

[PirateLover]

Well the reunion turned out to be very lackluster, and I'm disappointed that Mondo didn't get the win. I'm not so sure that Gretchen's earth mother 70s inspired look is really all that "fashion forward"

[TheDuckRocks]

What really bothered me about Gretchen's win was Nina and Michael Kors repeatedly going on and on about her being "current". Shouldn't a designer be ahead of the pack? I think I could spend a couple of hours online and come up with a "current" collection. Their negetive comments about Mondo being "too junior" also baffled me. As the old lady here on Intercot, I could still see items in his collection that could easily be adjusted to be age appropriate for even me. Do not get this win!

[Nini]

Their negetive comments about Mondo being "too junior" also baffled me. As the old lady here on Intercot, I could still see items in his collection that could easily be adjusted to be age appropriate for even me. Do not get this win!

I couldn't agree more! Think back to past winners - Christian Soriano comes to mind - I don't remember any of them being concerned with whether or not "older" women could wear their things.

And about Gretchen winning, was it her or someone else that they were chastizing earlier in the season for making clothes that could be hanging in any department store, and then gave this as a reason she should win!?!

I don't get it either - they say they want "a show" and then reward blandness. I obviously think Mondo should have won, but I'm sure he'll have a brilliant career.

Denise

[LittleSpirit02]

I was so disappointed Gretchen won... not sure how that happened. She should've got the "out" after the feathered renaissance "couture" dress...

Mondo is innovative, fresh, creative and making things no one has done before instead of rehasing the 70s hippie look.

I'd say either way Mondo will have a good future in design.

[PirateLover]

Also I think it's funny how it was the two "experts" (Nina and Michael Kors) vs two women who wear the fashions. Both Heidi and Jessica (who by the way did a much better job than I thought she would) were praising Mondo's looks and saying they would wear them and Michael and Nina were basically saying "No, we tell you what you wear, you don't choose." And did anyone else think Jessica looked bad in that dress Michael Kors put her in?

[NotaGeek]

Also I think it's funny how it was the two "experts" (Nina and Michael Kors) vs two women who wear the fashions. Both Heidi and Jessica (who by the way did a much better job than I thought she would) were praising Mondo's looks and saying they would wear them and Michael and Nina were basically saying "No, we tell you what you wear, you don't choose." And did anyone else think Jessica looked bad in that dress Michael Kors put her in?

I think that Jessica has gained a lot of weight. Michael Kors designs for a size 6. Nina Garcia and Michael Kors do know what they are talking about -- both have made millions in the fashion industry -- I think Mondo was awesome -- but most of the stuff he was wearing would never been seen on the streets as a wearable line -- not that they were supposed to do that so to speak -- but the over all messages of this season seemed to be going back and forth -- I thought it was very good season with very talented folk -- except for Gretchen. I hated pretty much everything she designed.

[PirateLover]

I think that Jessica has gained a lot of weight. Michael Kors designs for a size 6. Nina Garcia and Michael Kors do know what they are talking about -- both have made millions in the fashion industry --

I know Jessica is heavier than she was in her heyday but there are ways to design flattering outfits for a full figured woman. As a matter of fact, that has been a PR challenge in the past. I think he could've put her in a better design. And it's not a question of whether they know what they are talking about- flipping through the women's catalogs I get in the mail there are many styles similar to Gretchen's. Loose, flowy, earth tones etc are very "in"...But, I thought the show was about finding a WOW designer, not the next off the rack at Macy's designer. I think that Michael and Nina were more "impressed" with Gretchen partly because she took their advice. I think they even said that at some point-"She listened to us." But Mondo made no changes. I think Kors was actually offended that he dared to send down that Polka Dot dress, unchanged

[White Rose]

Ugh, it's been a week and I'm still bitter that Gretchen won. Like most, I feel like Mondo really did deserve it the most, but I seriously would have been okay with ANYONE ELSE winning except Gretchen.

While I admit this season was good and entertaining, they really need to work on what the purpose/intention/message of Project Runway really is. Is it to find the most current designer, the best future designer? Do we want monotone, do we want color? I just felt like everything was so contradictory this season! They kept praising Mondo alll the time and when he finally presents his collection, they use the same words they used to praise him to criticize him. It just made no sense to me.

I think Gretchen has a future as a designer, but I think PR in the end is going to be disappointed in her overall popularity and design. One entertaining example already is they put up three items for sale from each of the finalists' collections. Apparently, Mondo's all sold out in a 24 hour period, Andy sold out of two of his looks, and Gretchen's were still slowly being sold.

In the end, I can see it may be better that Mondo didn't win PR. He'll get to make his own path and not be tied down to a contract/obligations. Sort of how winning American Idol is cool and all, but anyone who makes it into the top 12 or so all end up with record deals anyway.

I think this quote sums it up best:

Nina: While you put Gretchen in Marie Claire, Anna Wintour will have Mondo in Vogue.

ETA: Also, there's all sorts of rumors flying around stating that the only reason Gretchen won was because Marie Claire/Piperlime liked her better and thought she fit with their overall "style". I really don't think that's necessarily true, but it does make you wonder how much sponsors/advertising may have an effect on who's chosen as the winner.

[IamBelle]

Completely agree that Mondo should have won...very disappointed.