Comments on: Project Runway, Season Five, Episode 8 http://shoeblogs.com/2008/09/08/project-runway-season-five-episode-8/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Fri, 25 May 2012 10:45:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Fausta http://shoeblogs.com/2008/09/08/project-runway-season-five-episode-8/comment-page-1/#comment-573167 Fausta Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:38:33 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4519#comment-573167 The Manolo in Buenos Aires! How wonderful! Will you take to tango? I started taking tango lessons this year and am totally addicted. Plus it gives me the chance to dance in these http://www.guaranteedfittangoshoes.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=257&idCat=33&curPage=1&sortField=pop too. The Manolo in Buenos Aires! How wonderful!
Will you take to tango? I started taking tango lessons this year and am totally addicted. Plus it gives me the chance to dance in these http://www.guaranteedfittangoshoes.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=257&idCat=33&curPage=1&sortField=pop too.

]]> By: La BellaDonna http://shoeblogs.com/2008/09/08/project-runway-season-five-episode-8/comment-page-1/#comment-573164 La BellaDonna Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:49:20 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4519#comment-573164 Oh. My. La BellaDonna, she has seen the photographs, and she is ... speechless. These, these are supposed to be part of a designer collection? Inspired by "A Foreign Affair"? What La BellaDonna is wearing today, it is a better fit for that inspiration. There was the occasional reasonably nice garment - and the little grey jacket, and the little black jacket, they were very appealing - but some of the decisions were puzzling. The Stella's outfit was, in fact, more attractive than that of the Joe, which was <i>horrible -</i> but then, so were many of the others. Most of what was shown would not have drawn the first look from La BellaDonna, though, never mind the second. La BellaDonna must conclude that the Stella's outfit did not fit the parameters of the challenge, although it was appealing. However, much of what remained behind was simply appalling, and the construction was not All That. While the Stella was mocked for the crotch being too long on her trousers, La BellaDonna noted that several of the other models appeared in danger of being bisected. Why are these people designing for women? What is their purpose, their reasoning? Most designers, they really do not make the Big Bucks, and as far as La BellaDonna can tell, most of these people on Season 5 have no clue as to what is attractive on a woman, and what is functional. Ugh. Just - ugh. Oh. My. La BellaDonna, she has seen the photographs, and she is … speechless. These, these are supposed to be part of a designer collection? Inspired by “A Foreign Affair”? What La BellaDonna is wearing today, it is a better fit for that inspiration. There was the occasional reasonably nice garment – and the little grey jacket, and the little black jacket, they were very appealing – but some of the decisions were puzzling. The Stella’s outfit was, in fact, more attractive than that of the Joe, which was horrible - but then, so were many of the others. Most of what was shown would not have drawn the first look from La BellaDonna, though, never mind the second. La BellaDonna must conclude that the Stella’s outfit did not fit the parameters of the challenge, although it was appealing. However, much of what remained behind was simply appalling, and the construction was not All That. While the Stella was mocked for the crotch being too long on her trousers, La BellaDonna noted that several of the other models appeared in danger of being bisected.

Why are these people designing for women? What is their purpose, their reasoning? Most designers, they really do not make the Big Bucks, and as far as La BellaDonna can tell, most of these people on Season 5 have no clue as to what is attractive on a woman, and what is functional. Ugh. Just – ugh.

]]> By: La BellaDonna http://shoeblogs.com/2008/09/08/project-runway-season-five-episode-8/comment-page-1/#comment-573162 La BellaDonna Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:42:39 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4519#comment-573162 Tsk! La BellaDonna is sorry she missed this challenge - sorrier still if the Stella was auf'd. Truly unnecessary, as it would, in the opinion of La BellaDonna, have been entertaining, attractive, and not difficult to combine the aesthetic of the Stella with that of Mme. von Furstenburg. The leather, the grommets, the lacing - yes, it <i>would</i> be possible to create the very pretty wrap dress utilizing these elements! So easy, in fact, that La BellaDonna, she is really not certain why there was Teh Fail on the part of Stella, and will investigate at the Television Without Pity. It would also have been possible to make the flirty wrap <i>trousers,</i> if the Stella was insistent upon using trousers in her design, and would have given the amusing element of surprise. Why are they designing for women at all? Indeed, what <i>is</i> Teh Fail here? If the challenge was to create something feminine and flattering and modern, and the designers did so poorly in the estimation of The Manolo, one can only ask what their design point of view and purpose <i>is</i> if it excludes the feminine, flattering and modern. And in more important news, AAAAAAAAYYYY! The Manolo is leaving us?! Yes, La BellaDonna understands that here at the website of The Manolo, he will still be with us, but no more the breathless, excited hope flickering in the heart that someday, perhaps, one might accidentally encounter The Manolo <i>in person!</i> It has happened to others, why could it not happen to oneself, one day? But no more. Still, as the Buenos Aires, it is filled with the prettiest people in the world, amazing food and wine and the tangoing, and the wonderful custom shoemakers, it is really no wonder that The Manolo, he is relocating there, and La BellaDonna wishes him a safe and trauma-free move, and the happy new home. Tsk! La BellaDonna is sorry she missed this challenge – sorrier still if the Stella was auf’d. Truly unnecessary, as it would, in the opinion of La BellaDonna, have been entertaining, attractive, and not difficult to combine the aesthetic of the Stella with that of Mme. von Furstenburg. The leather, the grommets, the lacing – yes, it would be possible to create the very pretty wrap dress utilizing these elements! So easy, in fact, that La BellaDonna, she is really not certain why there was Teh Fail on the part of Stella, and will investigate at the Television Without Pity. It would also have been possible to make the flirty wrap trousers, if the Stella was insistent upon using trousers in her design, and would have given the amusing element of surprise. Why are they designing for women at all?

Indeed, what is Teh Fail here? If the challenge was to create something feminine and flattering and modern, and the designers did so poorly in the estimation of The Manolo, one can only ask what their design point of view and purpose is if it excludes the feminine, flattering and modern.

And in more important news, AAAAAAAAYYYY! The Manolo is leaving us?! Yes, La BellaDonna understands that here at the website of The Manolo, he will still be with us, but no more the breathless, excited hope flickering in the heart that someday, perhaps, one might accidentally encounter The Manolo in person! It has happened to others, why could it not happen to oneself, one day? But no more. Still, as the Buenos Aires, it is filled with the prettiest people in the world, amazing food and wine and the tangoing, and the wonderful custom shoemakers, it is really no wonder that The Manolo, he is relocating there, and La BellaDonna wishes him a safe and trauma-free move, and the happy new home.

]]> By: Alison http://shoeblogs.com/2008/09/08/project-runway-season-five-episode-8/comment-page-1/#comment-573157 Alison Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:17:52 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4519#comment-573157 Oh, when I clicked on your link, I thought for a moment that you were moving to La Boca! No, you seem a bit more Palermo to me:) I used to live in Buenos Aires, years ago. You are going to love it! The people are so sophisticated, lively and they all believe in therapy and good clothing. Please tell us all about it! Oh, when I clicked on your link, I thought for a moment that you were moving to La Boca! No, you seem a bit more Palermo to me:) I used to live in Buenos Aires, years ago. You are going to love it! The people are so sophisticated, lively and they all believe in therapy and good clothing. Please tell us all about it!

]]> By: VeddyVeddyBadAng http://shoeblogs.com/2008/09/08/project-runway-season-five-episode-8/comment-page-1/#comment-573132 VeddyVeddyBadAng Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:38:22 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4519#comment-573132 Paige, that's what I was thinking. If the material was in her storeroom, than I would assume it would be suitable for DvF's line. I also loved Leann's dress, the color, the shape, the details, but hated the coat. Does anyone know where we can see the final product for sale? I'd like to see what they did to make the coat a little more structured, perhaps. Korto is not only a good designer, but I'm always impressed by how nice she looks, especially at the runway shows. Paige, that’s what I was thinking. If the material was in her storeroom, than I would assume it would be suitable for DvF’s line.

I also loved Leann’s dress, the color, the shape, the details, but hated the coat. Does anyone know where we can see the final product for sale? I’d like to see what they did to make the coat a little more structured, perhaps.

Korto is not only a good designer, but I’m always impressed by how nice she looks, especially at the runway shows.

]]> By: Paige http://shoeblogs.com/2008/09/08/project-runway-season-five-episode-8/comment-page-1/#comment-573086 Paige Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:26:45 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4519#comment-573086 Didn't they choose the material from DVF's own storeroom of material? Didn’t they choose the material from DVF’s own storeroom of material?

]]> By: patni http://shoeblogs.com/2008/09/08/project-runway-season-five-episode-8/comment-page-1/#comment-573074 patni Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:34:32 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4519#comment-573074 I have a vintage DVF which is black with white polka dots and little pink roses. I have a vintage DVF which is black with white polka dots and little pink roses.

]]> By: Christie http://shoeblogs.com/2008/09/08/project-runway-season-five-episode-8/comment-page-1/#comment-573070 Christie Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:36:23 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4519#comment-573070 I loved Korto's dress...especially the yellow accent...did you notice that it was the same fabric in the American Express commercials featuring DVF? I loved Korto’s dress…especially the yellow accent…did you notice that it was the same fabric in the American Express commercials featuring DVF?

]]> By: valawhoo http://shoeblogs.com/2008/09/08/project-runway-season-five-episode-8/comment-page-1/#comment-573041 valawhoo Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:37:39 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4519#comment-573041 My problem with Leanne is just that we don't see much of her personality - except in the New York At Night challenge, I suppose. She seems to design so much to the challenge itself that she gets lost. Which is great if you want to win. Although, on second thought, perhaps it's just that she's a bit subdued and not quite as outrageous as some of the other designers... My problem with Leanne is just that we don’t see much of her personality – except in the New York At Night challenge, I suppose. She seems to design so much to the challenge itself that she gets lost. Which is great if you want to win.

Although, on second thought, perhaps it’s just that she’s a bit subdued and not quite as outrageous as some of the other designers…

]]> By: megaera http://shoeblogs.com/2008/09/08/project-runway-season-five-episode-8/comment-page-1/#comment-573038 megaera Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:31:36 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/?p=4519#comment-573038 Oooooooh Buenos Aires! Does this mean that we will see Manolo at the milonga? Oooooooh Buenos Aires! Does this mean that we will see Manolo at the milonga?

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