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Foxglove

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  1. I think that overall, Tim gives good advice. He was an instructor at the Parsons School of Design for 25 years, and he knows about fashion, construction, fabrics, etc. To me, it's the judging that lacks credibility. Heidi's main critiques are "I would wear that," "my husband would look cute in that," "I already have one of those in my closet," and "I like that it's red." Winnie also bases her critiques on her own tastes, and half of the time Jeremy looks like an overgrown tween who is on his way to the skate park. Of course at the end of the day, we all like clothes based on our own tastes, but I do wish the judges brought more expertise to their comments. I would find it more interesting if they could analyze the cut of a garment, the fabric choice, why the fit isn't working properly, what details needed finessing, etc.
  2. To me, Gary is in a totally different league than the other designers. I've loved every outfit that he's created. His print-making really adds his own unique stamp (or should I say DNA?) to all of his pieces. He makes historical silhouettes look fresh and interesting. I hope his tendency to get into his own head doesn't derail him, and I hope he wins the whole thing! I was moved by his video campaign, and loved his model's poetry.
  3. It's been great to read people's ideas about what soulful and soulless cooking means to them. I know what you mean -- some food just has that special quality that makes it homey, or comforting, or nostalgic. Or you can tell that the chef put extra care into the preparation to really showcase an ingredient. I think some modern techniques can make a dish seem less soulful, because the technique, rather than the food, is front and center. I still think calling Bryan's food soulless was mean-spirited, though. His pasta was cooked to perfection, and he did intend to present a simple dish of buttered pasta with a soft egg. The foam was probably his downfall. I wish the chefs had given more constructive feedback, and focused on technical errors, such as too-runny pesto, or how aerating the Parmesan destroyed its flavor, etc. At least a chef can learn from constructive comments, whereas calling his cooking soulless was just, well, soul-destroying. I think we've all had moments when we've felt utterly crushed like Bryan did, so it's easy to empathize. He's such a nice, hard working, and humble person, and I don't think he deserved that at all! He said in a talking head that Italy is part of his heritage, and that he wanted to embrace the culture more in his food and in his life, so I hope he is able to dig deep and come up with a fantastic finale dish. I've been willing to give Kevin a pass for some of his more thoughtless remarks. The way he has interacted with the other chefs overall makes me think that he's not really racist or sexist -- but that he just doesn't think before speaking, or doesn't realize that his words are offensive and hurtful. But him saying that he cooked with more soul than ever on the heels of the comments to Bryan showed a true lack of class and awareness. I respect that he fought back from a serious illness, and he's made some good food, but there is a certain arrogance about him. The finale should be great entertainment, and I'm looking forward to it! As many have said here, it's the best final three ever. Still hoping for Bryan to pull it off -- but love Stephanie and Melissa too.
  4. I really like all three contestants, and any one of them would be a great Top Chef. Stephanie seems very humble, and she may have thought that she couldn't beat the other three, so she was able to relax and just enjoy her cooking. I'm so glad that she did great with this challenge, and very happy that she's getting this chance to visit and be inspired by Italy. Melissa has a quiet confidence that is very appealing. I like her very much, and her cooking always looks inventive and elegant. I am a huge Bryan V fan, and I think the "no soul" comment was unnecessarily cruel. Aside from being kind of a meaningless remark, I think we can assume that all of these chefs have a deep passion for cooking since they've dedicated their lives to it. Bryan has always shown so much respect for ingredients and the different locales they've been to, and he always has a humble regard for the guest chefs. I really hope this hasn't taken the wind out of his sails, and that he cooks his heart out for the finale. I am hoping for a Bryan V win, but I would be happy with any of them winning. They are all good chefs and terrific people, and it's nice when you can root for all of them.
  5. Fashion is subjective, and people have varying opinions about what they like and don't like. But personally, I do think that Geoffrey has more to offer than just being a nice guy. I've really liked a lot of his designs this season. He has a certain style that is "him", without being repetitive like Victoria. His construction looks very good, and he has taken some risks. I think he's quite accomplished, and deserving of being in the final four just on the merits of his design skills. I do agree that the show seems to focus on the more "dramatic" designers while often ignoring the quiet but talented people who are just working hard and getting things done. It's like they think the audience feeds on the drama, when most of us just want to learn about the designers' creative process and see some beautiful clothes!
  6. The contestants all talk about how much showing at Fashion Week would mean to their careers. If I'm recalling correctly, there is not usually a huge audience at the PR venue, and a lot of the audience members seem to be contestants' friends and family and the eliminated contestants from the season. I wonder how much of a leg up showing at Fashion Week really is for their futures? As Jextella said above, there are a lot of designers out there, and it would be hard to rise above the noise. On the other hand, showing at Fashion Week probably teaches the contestants a lot about putting on a show, and would be a thrilling personal accomplishment. I'm rooting for Geoffrey too. I think he is a highly sensitive person, which may spring from feeling that he was never good enough to earn his father's approval (I'm glad to hear that their relationship is mending). It does seem like he always feels he has to prove his worth in one way or another. Throughout the season, he has been genuinely nice and caring, and is always polite to the models, the staff at Mood, etc. As for his designs, I agree with Kaiju Ballet that his overall look is more avant-garde, which would make his clothes very appealing for some. He has created some of the more interesting and innovative pieces this season. I think that a CFDA mentorship would really help him to fine tune his point of view and gain some confidence.
  7. Posted in wrong thread. I'm a bit of a newbie at this. Sorry!
  8. Yes, and especially considering that Geoffrey was practically in tears in the last episode when he thought she would be going home!
  9. I am genuinely sad to hear this. Chris March was one of my favorite contestants. He seemed so warm and happy and passionate about life.
  10. I hear you, Writing Wrongs. I find a lot of the graphic sex and violence to be gratuitous and unnecessary to the plot. I prefer to use my imagination sometimes! I guess I'm also getting old. 🤒
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