FEB
2006
02

Project Runway 2, Week 8

Manolo says, goodnight sweet princess Andrae. By the end, the Manolo he had grown to like you for your inherent sweetness, and although you fully deserved to lose (Astroturf!), the Manolo he cannot but respect your ability as the designer. Elsewhere in this episode… The Santino is slowly redeeming himself with his perfect and hilarious Timpression, but not his designs. And yes, the Santino he is still chastened. The Kara’s skirt, with sad looking grass, was not pretty, but the top it was very good. And yes, the Kara she is still annoying. The Chloe she is the smart one.…

FEB
2006
02

Scenes from History

Manolo says, sometimes the pictures they just speak for themselves.

FEB
2006
02

The Fashion Police

Manolo says, undoubtedly, the world it would be the much more super fantastic place if the Manolo actually did have the police powers. The first law to be strenuously enforced? One must dress appropriately for the occasion. Under no conceivable circumstance should one wear the slogan-bearing t-shirt to the Statement of the Union Speech. And, if you are silly enough to do this, you deserve to be led out in shame to the Capitol Rotunda where the gay-but-fashion-challenged Fab Five they will publicly make you over into the ridiculous metrosexual. This they should do even if you are the woman.…

FEB
2006
01

AK for the Poor Girl

Manolo says, once again the Manolo he is being besieged by the poor girls who need the help finding the affordable shoes. Letters like this one below, they are typical. Dear Manolo, I need shoes like a fish needs water, but I don’t have any money. Please, help me. Your devoted fan, Diana. As always the Manolo he tells the poor girls to save their moneys and buy the most super fantastic shoes. Nothing can compare to the confidence and pleasure one finds in wearing the beautiful, well-made shoes. Yet, at the same of the times, the Manolo knows what…