S20.E07: Fashion, Inside Out

[chitowngirl]

The jockstrap is back; the all-stars must create high-fashion looks featuring couture undergarments in this one-day challenge; fashion icons Sergio Hudson and Paulina Porizkova help separate the hot from the not.

[Lamb18]

There's an old black Singer sewing machine just like the one my mom sewed on 60 years ago.

Christian in a hoodless, minimalist rain poncho.

Underwear as outerwear is very 80s.

[Lamb18]

Anna's really coming out of her shell. It's like someone turned on a switch and everybody became goofy in Mood.

[Mindthinkr]

 Christian really steered a lot of their looks. 

[Lamb18]

Oh oh, Bishme is making that big rounded shoulder again.

[susannot]

I really didn't need to hear about Anna's bleeding nipples.  TMI.

[Lamb18]

This challenge is fun to watch so far. Everyone's joking around, garments look interesting, Rami and Christian are having tender moments. I'm most intrigued by the soft pink leather jacket Laurence is making. They haven't shown much of it.

Oh oh, Fabio's kind of has a creamsicle floral super hero look going.

[Lamb18]

Korto's throwing away the pretty top she made! Brittany asked Bishme to spoon her tonight. Nerves starting to fray by day's end.

[TexasGal]

I want to watch a whole series of Rami and Bishme sewing next to each other and cracking each other up please and thank you.

[susannot]

Mimi is killing it as always.

Fabio's model is really cute but his garment?  Noooo.

[littlebennysmom]

What is 1920s about Kara Saun's outfit?

[Thumper]

I don’t like the designers (or judges) talking during runway.  Aren’t the outfits supposed to be anonymous?

[Lamb18]

I thought this was a pretty good runways. Nothing was really bad. Korto's was pretty with lovely fabric, but the design itself wasn't innovative and didn't seem like underwear.

Bishme likes those Minnie Mouse ears shoulders; I think the judges may find that repetitive.

Fabio's creamsicle outfit ended up better than I thought. But I didn't like the black clunky shoes the model wore.

Brittany's outfit was cool but those hanging straps were awkward when the model was walking 

Laurence's is really good but I didn't see underwear.

[rlc]

Kara Saun’s was one of the favorites? Huh.

[susannot]

I would switch Kara Saun and Laurance.

[Lamb18]

I have to say, after watching her snottiness about Anna two weeks ago, I'm happy to see Korto on the bottom and taken down a notch. Laurence, too.

I was thinking about Anna when the episode began.what if Anna is  protected by invisible beings who take down her foes. Kayne was eliminated lastweek, Korto and Laurence are in the bottom . . . Those protectors are getting the job done!

Korto doesn't like the criticism. Way to dish it out and not take it.

Now why didn't that judge mention Mychael Knight? I'd say he was an inspiration like Korto and Kara Saun.

What are my grandma's lace napkins doing on her chest? Good one, Paulina!

[Pi237]

14 minutes ago, rlc said:

Kara Saun’s was one of the favorites? Huh.

They're drooling over it and I thought it looked ill fitting and too arts & crafty.

[littlebennysmom]

Just now, Pi237 said:

They're drooling over it and I thought it looked ill fitting and too arts & crafty.

"It looks expensive!"  What?!?

[Lamb18]

Nice to see the old guard in the top. I wish Rami had won instead of Kara Saun, but I am happy for her.

Save Fabio!!!!

Rats! I think Korto should have been out. At least Fabio's was innovative. Korto's looked like something thrown together at the last minute.

[Aerobicidal]

Between last week’s winner and this week’s theme, this is turning into Braject Runway. I’m fine with it even if it made me remember Santino’s German lingerie nightmare.

I used to be in a death metal band called Bleeding Nipple Corset, but I’m not sure that’s the breast inspiration for this challenge.

“Maybe it’s not a top. Maybe it’s a garment that looks like a top.” Excuse me while I go copyright that phrase and launch a brand called Gaybelline and that will be the slogan.

“You’re wearing briefs, floral lace shorts, a harness, and a kimono. What are you going to do next?” “I’m going to Costco!”

It was probably a good idea for Korto to rethink her LDS kinky teatime ensemble, especially because I think that was the name of something International Male sold back in the late ‘90s.

So far, the two post-Hester challenges are making me wonder if the rest of the season is going to continue trolling Hester with things they thought would be in their wheelhouse. Next week, an outfit that tries so hard, it actually cringes. After that, a look for a future Amy Sedaris character.

The judges’ comments for Prajjé sound like they were generated by a chatbot sent to “pseudo-intellectual bullshit.” I don’t mean that as an insult or a compliment.

Many of the quotes from Anna and Paulina Porizkova this episode remind me of this, which wouldn’t at all be out of place from someone wearing underwear as outerwear.

 

[T Summer]

1 minute ago, Lamb18 said:

Nice to see the old guard in the top. I wish Rami had won instead of Kara Saun, but I am happy for her.

I liked the both a lot, but I agree Kara Saun's workmanship was on another level. The color and sheerness in the just right places really sung.👏

 

[WaltersHair]

Korto should have gone home, IMHO. The guest judge did everything but kiss her feet, so I knew she wasn't going anywhere.

[TexasGal]

I wondered if Christian might save Fabio but nope. 
 

I wonder why Korto didn’t keep her original really pretty bodysuit and just convert the jacket to that skirt?

[susannot]

I would switch Kara Saun and Laurance.

 

It was lovely to see a flashback to Sergio's designs for Michelle Obama and Vice President Harris.

[rlc]

Rami was robbed. Kara Saun made an ill-fitting costume. 

Anna would have gone home weeks ago if Christian didn’t continually stop her from making the designs she wants to make. Delusion thy name is Anna, the most-beautiful woman in the world.

Farewell Fabio. I like him, but I’ve been underwhelmed by his work this season.

[T Summer]

1 minute ago, TexasGal said:

I wondered if Christian might save Fabio but nope. 
 

I wonder why Korto didn’t keep her original really pretty bodysuit and just convert the jacket to that skirt?

Why didn't he save Fabio? One wonders.

 

I'm going to have to watch again to see what happened after the start with the pretty bodysuit that made Korto  have to redo her look?

 

[T Summer]

I'm with Brandon.

 

Please God, may we never see those elephant ear sleeves again!

1 hour ago, Lamb18 said:

Oh oh, Bishme is making that big rounded shoulder again.

NOoooo! 🫣

[susannot]

29 minutes ago, rlc said:

Rami was robbed. Kara Saun made an ill-fitting costume. 

Anna would have gone home weeks ago if Christian didn’t continually stop her from making the designs she wants to make. Delusion thy name is Anna, the most-beautiful woman in the world.

Farewell Fabio. I like him, but I’ve been underwhelmed by his work this season.

To be fair, Anna is quite beautiful, although not the most beautiful woman in the world. In their own way Laurance, Kara Saun, and Brittany are also beautiful.  Nina and Elaine are beautiful.  There are so many definitions of beauty.

[Fellaway]

For me, Rami's was far and away the best, both in execution and design. Loved it! He should've won, but Kara Saun's was a creditable win compared to the rest, even though I felt it verged on costume. Up close, I also didn't think the execution was all that.

Could not believe Prajje's was in the top, because, wow, that was not good. (Also, so much for anonymous runways when you plaster your name on the waistband of your model's underwear. With the way the designers talk and cheer and have signatures, they really ought to just give up the conceit of an anonymous runway. It's impossible in practice.) The best thing about it was the jacket, but the challenge was not about jackets. Laurence had the same issue - excellent jacket, but not so much for the actual challenge. Her underwear looked like the waistband of pullup diapers and like an afterthought, as well, in spite of what she said.

Korto's looked great walking down the runway, but up close, during judging, no. You could really see the skirt was last minute and how ill-fitting the bralette was. Fabio was the right one to go, though. I've never liked his designs, and this week's challenge really highlighted one reason why - he takes great bodies and makes them look dowdy, even half-clothed.

Rami was robbed!

[30 Helens]

2 hours ago, susannot said:

I really didn't need to hear about Anna's bleeding nipples.  TMI.

And on what planet would said bleeding nipples be considered “cute”? Very bizarre segment.

I love Kara Saun, I didn’t hate Kara Saun’s look, but I would not have put it in the top. 

Sad that Fabio got sent home with his special fabric and his pictures from home. Grandma’s sewing machine, aww! And his look was definitely not worse than Korto’s ill-fitting napkins. They found nothing to like about that, yet they actually liked Fabio’s once they peeled off the midriff, so WTF? 

And then Fabio got screwed again by Christian’s scheduling conflict. What if he would have used his save on Fabio? (I know, probably not, but still.) I’m just bitter because of the obvious Korto favoritism from the judges.

And if Anna’s repeated ruffles were such a scandal, where was the outrage over Bishme’s unrelenting shoulder bubbles?

[ILuvShibaInus]

The save was not used on Fabio because it will be used on Anna or Brittany so Korto can again rant about the BS judging. LOL. And besides, the outfit itself was worth the auf and he had been circling the drain for too long. 

[LeesburgLee]

Judges, Seasons 1-19:

- “Be true to your aesthetic.”

- “I couldn’t see you in that design.”

- “There was no (insert name) in this at all.”

- “Where was (insert name) in this design?”

- Etc.

Guest judge tonight: “You have to be open to allowing your signature to change over time. Don’t get stuck.”

Argh! 

[Lady of nod]

3 hours ago, Lamb18 said:

Nice to see the old guard in the top. I wish Rami had won instead of Kara Saun, but I am happy for her.

Save Fabio!!!!

Rats! I think Korto should have been out. At least Fabio's was innovative. Korto's looked like something thrown together at the last minute.

I agree. That top was god awful. I was so hoping she’d go but i knew the judges wouldn’t have the balls. Especially after her excuses and love fest with the designer judge. This is a design competition not a debate club. I’m over losing designers saving their asses with their stories. Judge the garment not the story please. Maybe they’re afraid of her. I would be. 

[Leeds]

9 hours ago, Fellaway said:

For me, Rami's was far and away the best, both in execution and design. Loved it! He should've won, but Kara Saun's was a creditable win compared to the rest, even though I felt it verged on costume. Up close, I also didn't think the execution was all that.

Korto's looked great walking down the runway, but up close, during judging, no. You could really see the skirt was last minute and how ill-fitting the bralette was. Fabio was the right one to go, though. I've never liked his designs, and this week's challenge really highlighted one reason why - he takes great bodies and makes them look dowdy, even half-clothed.

Rami was robbed!

I agree with all of this, especially the part about Rami being robbed.  I especially liked the fact that he showed he can do something very different from his usual draping (which I love).

I got Kara Saun's 20's reference and didn't mind the outfit, but I thought the bra was poorly made - one cup had a huge crease in it.

Korto's looked like a badly sewn flamenco skirt topped with two badly glued-on cake doilies.  Plus at this point I'm ready for her to go home just for her voice; it's some kind of weird nasal vocal fry that sets my teeth on edge and is getting worse.

 

 

Edited July 21, 2023 by Leeds

[Lady of nod]

3 hours ago, rlc said:

Rami was robbed. Kara Saun made an ill-fitting costume. 

Anna would have gone home weeks ago if Christian didn’t continually stop her from making the designs she wants to make. Delusion thy name is Anna, the most-beautiful woman in the world.

Farewell Fabio. I like him, but I’ve been underwhelmed by his work this season.

Rami was most definitely robbed. His look was beautiful on point for the challenge and well made. I like Karasan but this garment looked messy and ill fitting to me. I don’t know what the judges were seeing. I think once again the “story” made the winner

[buttersister]

Stories about clothing. Stories about food. None of these PR/Chopped stories is particularly interesting and frequently are attempts at a tear-jerking advantage. Enough. Best look and best taste win. This trend sucks.

[pally]

8 hours ago, Fellaway said:

For me, Rami's was far and away the best, both in execution and design. Loved it! He should've won, but Kara Saun's was a creditable win compared to the rest, even though I felt it verged on costume. Up close, I also didn't think the execution was all that.

Could not believe Prajje's was in the top, because, wow, that was not good. (Also, so much for anonymous runways when you plaster your name on the waistband of your model's underwear. With the way the designers talk and cheer and have signatures, they really ought to just give up the conceit of an anonymous runway. It's impossible in practice.) The best thing about it was the jacket, but the challenge was not about jackets. Laurence had the same issue - excellent jacket, but not so much for the actual challenge. Her underwear looked like the waistband of pullup diapers and like an afterthought, as well, in spite of what she said.

Korto's looked great walking down the runway, but up close, during judging, no. You could really see the skirt was last minute and how ill-fitting the bralette was. Fabio was the right one to go, though. I've never liked his designs, and this week's challenge really highlighted one reason why - he takes great bodies and makes them look dowdy, even half-clothed.

Rami was robbed!

Prajje's branded underwear aside, I remember reading that they actually film the runway twice so that the designer's comments are filmed after the judges see the designs for the first time

[dleighg]

5 minutes ago, pally said:

Prajje's branded underwear aside, I remember reading that they actually film the runway twice so that the designer's comments are filmed after the judges see the designs for the first time

Yes, I've heard that when the designers are doing their whooping and clapping, the judges aren't there. I'm too lazy to try and see whether the camera angles support that (or at least don't blow that idea up).

[DEL901]

Lawrence did a bit of a cheat just adding that horrible waistband to the suit pant but not making the underwear.  I didn’t think that cumberbund(sp?) counted as lingerie.  

[EtheltoTillie]

I liked Rami’s look, but the first thing I noticed was that there was a lot of puckering in the skirt. So when the judges said they admired the lack of puckering I thought they were wearing blinders. 

[dleighg]

11 minutes ago, EtheltoTillie said:

I noticed was that there was a lot of puckering in the skirt

I think they were grading on a curve because of the short time frame of the challenge.

[EtheltoTillie]

3 minutes ago, dleighg said:

I think they were grading on a curve because of the short time frame of the challenge.

I can buy that, and the fabric and structure were something very hard to sew. And it actually draped and flowed very well, probably because that’s his strength. Still don’t tell me you’re not seeing something so glaringly obvious!  Sorry, I’m like the British Sewing Bee scold. And I’ve never even seen British Sewing Bee, as it’s not available in the US. 

[sempervivum]

Interesting that the 2 top looks were the most typically 'feminine' and pretty. 

I was mystified at Kara Saun's attempt to connect 'Tulsa Massacre' with 'Underwear as Outerwear'. JMO, but that seemed vaguely disrespectful to me. But apparently we must have some kind of 'struggle' story to capture the judges sympathy.

[Thumper]

4 minutes ago, sempervivum said:

Interesting that the 2 top looks were the most typically 'feminine' and pretty. 

I was mystified at Kara Saun's attempt to connect 'Tulsa Massacre' with 'Underwear as Outerwear'. JMO, but that seemed vaguely disrespectful to me. But apparently we must have some kind of 'struggle' story to capture the judges sympathy.

I didn’t understand the connection, either.  When this was filmed, was it the anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre?  She went from that, to 1920’s, to her garment.  

[dleighg]

16 minutes ago, sempervivum said:

I was mystified at Kara Saun's attempt to connect 'Tulsa Massacre' with 'Underwear as Outerwear'.

The only connection I could see was the date of the massacre, in 1921. It's a stretch. I think she just wanted to mention the massacre and this got her there.

[Whimsy]

I had previously heard about the Tulsa Massacre and while it was truly horrifying, I also didn't get how you could possibly connect it to this challenge.  I think, now that the numbers were added to the previous challenge, they're all going to jump on that in one way or another (tying their design to a social commentary).

I felt bad for Fabio.  Yes, his design was bad, but as he even said in the episode they just kept tearing him down and it crushed him.  No one else was getting the same comments as him and I really didn't see anything he was doing was any worse or different than anyone else.  Anna keeps repeating designs, Bishme keeps doing those weird bubble sleeves, Korto repeats things.  None of them were told to push or that they were safe or whatever.  I think Fabio's spirit was just crushed and he was ready to leave.

There were questions about why Korto redid her top.  I thought both tops were hideous, so I didn't really pay super close attention but she did have a quick comment about the first lace top getting ruined (during fitting?)

I didn't really like any of these.  I guess I'm too old.  Underwear as outerwear is not attractive to me.

[njbchlover]

17 minutes ago, sempervivum said:

Interesting that the 2 top looks were the most typically 'feminine' and pretty. 

I was mystified at Kara Saun's attempt to connect 'Tulsa Massacre' with 'Underwear as Outerwear'. JMO, but that seemed vaguely disrespectful to me. But apparently we must have some kind of 'struggle' story to capture the judges sympathy.

Frankly, I am getting quite tired of the "stories" behind the design.  While I enjoy it, if I want a history lesson, I'll switch to the History Channel.  

12 minutes ago, Thumper said:

I didn’t understand the connection, either.  When this was filmed, was it the anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre?  She went from that, to 1920’s, to her garment.  

I didn't get the connection, either - something about her vision was a 1920's style garment, so that immediately went to the St. Louis Massacre.  

Actually, I got more of a 1930's vibe from Kera Saun's garment - it looked like something that Carole Lombard or another actress would have worn in a movie while in their stage set boudoir.  So, for me, it went a little costume-y.

[Mahamid Frauded Me]

I wish Korto got the boot. I am still not over her treatment of Anna and her non-apology. I just see her as a downer. 

Kara Sauns was ok, but to me, it looked ill-fitting on her gorgeous model.

FWIW, I would spoon with Rami any day of the week.

 

[SuburbanHangSuite]

I blame Nina for Fabio leaving.  Got that man questioning everything so he turns out that ugly garment.  Can we please keep the guest judge and Paulina and let Nina stay whereever she was this week?

I wouldn't have been upset if Laurence went home because she just does what she wants--challenge be damned.  

I would've had Bishme, Prajje, Rami and Kara in the top.  

[dleighg]

1 minute ago, Mahamid Frauded Me said:

FWIW, I would spoon with Rami any day of the week

but she wanted to spoon Bishme. Is that who you meant?