tv ratings over fashion-not reality, a well orchestrated illusion
if you read the fine print on this show, the producers have the final say on everything, including who gets kicked off as a contestant. most viewers do not know this. they think the judges have the final say. never was this fine print more at work than on this episode when a genuine villain appears among the contestants, treating his client horribly and making an absolutely awful dress for her. the viewer comments have gone through the roof over at the show's website, exactly what the producers want to achieve. this is because this designer was NOT the one eliminated but rather someone else who made a rather tacky dress but the client was delighted with it. villains make for great tv so this contestant became "must keep". this is a serious limitation on all "reality tv" which usually is as orchestrated as its fictional counterparts.
they did the pick the right winner though and i don't think anyone interfered with that. the winning design was an absolutely incredible...
Very Good Opening
We see the fashion show of two looks on Times Square which really ramps up the volume on the series. Our format remains the same. There appear to be several extremely talented designers and as the less talented get eliminated it will be exciting to zero in on their work. The winner this week does a fabulous job. Not only is the evening gown gorgeous but he also manipulated the fabric itself, turning the textile into an art work. I've noticed as the seasons have gone on that fabric manipulation, which is an art technique, seems to be growing in use. This is a really good trend as creating fabric itself which is stunning is certainly a stellar attribute to have in this field.
Ven Budhu Can't Fix My Fat Friends
I love this show but during this episode of "Fix My Friend" the challenge was anything but for the plus sized woman that contestant Ven Budhu was assigned to "Fix." I can't call Ven a designer but must say he makes lovely rosettes on material like frosted roses scooped from a cake and makes knots of fabric here and there.
Ven spent the entire episode complaining about his "Fat" client to all the other designers: to Tim Gunn who's jaw dropped, to the "Fix My Friend" pal who brought her "friend" she said "...I wanted her to look good and to be happy not to be dressed for a funeral..." and finally Ven let his "Fat" client know just how fat she is, how hard it is to designer for her misshapen body, how black sliming fabric can be.. till this girl was in tears throughout the show.
I am so repulsed that Ven got to stay after such a disgraceful display of cruelty to an invited guest who went on the show to be papered not disgraced, humiliated and bullied by this rosette...
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