Launch My Line: Congratulations!

All over but the shouting.

So let's get to the shouting.

The most insanely obvious winner's edit of all time.

We don't have much to say about the finale. Despite our bitching, we do like this show, at least in theory. We're fine with its L.A.-based, retail-centered approach. We don't want a bunch of Project Runway ripoffs in the fashion reality TV pool, so it never bothered us that this isn't PR. We like the concept, liked the cast for the most part and liked more of the challenges than not. It's been a big, cheesy, brightly colored game show and we are absolutely a-ok with all of that.

What bothered us is the sheer inanity of the judging. It got to the point where it was torture having to listen to any of them speak. The two female judges are just as much mirror images of each other as the two male judges and there's really not all that much difference between any of them. It made for a very narrow, and very dull judging panel.

Our first impulse was that Merle should have won and to be honest, we still believe that, but we kind of talked ourselves into Kathy's win when we really sat down and examined it.


This was a knockout dress and she sold the hell out of it. We dig the hem.



She kind of loses us with the overabundance of zebra print. Although we do like the pantsuit and the cocktail dress.

It's all right. The judges made a big deal out of that kimono back and it is nice, to be sure, but we can't help thinking that the materials don't look rich enough for this gown.

We liked it better with the red sash.

Because we really hate that gold and turquoise color combination. This is our least favorite piece.

No complaints here. This is beautiful.

And we like this one too.

To be honest, we think this look was a big factor in her win. As we said, we really liked Merle's collection, but it wasn't without some weak points (which we'll get to later) and it was in some ways, fairly standard, Hollywood glamour with a little bit of NY style.

Kathy's was more unconventional and because of that, it had a stronger point of view. Now, color us surprised that those judges would even consider such a criterion, but we think that may have been it. The use of unusual colors, wild prints, challenging sillhouettes, and her braiding technique all combined to make a collection that definitely gets your attention and easily has some salable potential.

We'll have more on the other collections when we're damn well good and ready, kittens.

[Photos: Trae Patton/BravoTV.com]


Post a Comment

Launch My Line: Episode 7

Alright kittens, let's get down to it.

WANT: This show to be better.
NEED: This show to be over.

Here's an idea. How about instead of stunt-casting the Wonder Twinks, Bravo just reaches back into the pool of talent they helped nurture and use them to host/judge the show? Kara Saun had more interesting things to say, made better connections with the designers, and showed more comfort and ease in front of the cameras than Dan and Dean did the entire season. And think how much time could be saved without the twins having to change their outfits every time the camera sets up? Cast Uncle Nick as the host and get Kara Saun, Jay, and Laura to be the judges. We'd watch the HELL out of that. Wouldn't you?


So congrats, Kathy and Emil, who had to come up with a look that went from company party to a hot night club opening.

I don't know what "company" this chick works for but it's got a pretty lax dress code, wouldn't you say? The jacket's fine but the top is slutastic.

We like the skirt.

But we hate THAT. Gals, answer this: would you wear a flip-up skirt? It's like reversible wrap dresses. Clever, but who the hell would wear that?

Eric and Galina: Religious event to a high society cocktail party

We don't actually hate this. Maybe it's just that it's probably the least offensive look they've put out so far. It's not exactly classy or demur, but it is for those two.

THAT's awful, though.

We like the fabric they chose for the top and we like the idea of a bejeweled collar, but these two elements don't go together as well as they should.

Merle and Thai: Company party to a high society cocktail party

Not a bad entry, all things considered. She should have really had this one in the bag, though.

The jacket's kinda bleh.

But that back is spectacular.

And that hem is weird.

Louanna and Jim: Baby shower to a movie premiere

The judges said that Louanna failed to make a suitable baby-shower-to-movie-premiere outfit. You know why, judges? THERE'S NO SUCH THING. Not that it excuses the weirdness of this design. For one, the colors are pukey. Who wears a shiny white pants suit over a shiny pink blouse? Gross.

For another, there's just way too much volume all over this thing. Volume on the jacket sleeves...

Volume on the blouse...

And volume in the pants. Honey, turn the volume down. Oh wait. They sent you home. Never mind.


[Photos: BravoTV.com/Trae Patton - Screencaps: Projectrungay.blogspot.com]


Post a Comment

LML: Runway Rundown

Hey! Remember this show?

Eric & Galina

Believe it or not, we almost like this look.

First, we would have to get rid of that ill-advised vest and of course we would have to switch out those glaringly mismatched shoes...

And the dress fits her terribly, but we really like the way they treated the fabric. For these two, it made for a surprisingly interesting look.

Kathy & Emil

This, on the other hand, was surprisingly bad.

We say "surprisingly" because even when they weren't hitting it out of the park, you could usually count on them for a solid piece, mostly well executed, rendered in some eye-catching color combinations.

We're not seeing any of that here

The fabric is HIDDY ...

And the whole thing borders on vulgar. Plus, what's up with the fugly colors?

Louanna & Jim

Up is down and black is white because this crack-is-whack show has us defending a designer we're not inclined to defend...

...and defending a look we'd never normally have much to say about.

Okay, let's get this out of the way: It's an outfit you could literally buy anywhere in America for under 50 bucks. Under 30 if you really know what you're doing. As such, no, it's not high fashion in any way whatsoever.

You know what? NEITHER IS ANYTHING ELSE ON THIS SHOW. We found ourselves getting annoyed at the judges sniffing over this look. The fact of the matter is, they were two well-made and well designed pieces and on a show with SO MUCH ASS on the runway, she should have been lauded for putting out something that doesn't look like a joke.



[Photos: BravoTV.com/Trae Patton - Screencaps: Projectrungay.blogspot.com]


Post a Comment