'Project Runway' Recap: Episode 4

We're not even halfway through this season of 'Project Runway' and already I find myself cursing at the television and wondering if maybe I should find a local support group to get me through some of my anger issues with the reality show. Yesterday the judges made some questionable choices, making me wonder if they have actually lost their minds. How was Edmond not in the top? How the hell was Jake safe? Those are just a couple of things I simply cannot wrap my head around.

There have been some pretty unique challenges throughout the 14 seasons of 'Project Runway.' Remember in season 7 when the designers had to make an outfit out of a burlap potato sack? The show does a good job of having weird challenges like that one, mixed with opportunities where the designers can use traditional fabrics. Yesterday was a pretty basic challenge. The designers had a decent budget ($250) and they could use whatever products they wanted at Mood. Yet many contestants had total breakdowns creating their looks. These types of meltdowns have happened throughout the history of 'Project Runway,' and are always entertaining to watch. People overthink their designs, they are sleep-deprived, and lots of other good stuff happens. So, let's take a look at some of my favorite and least favorite moments from the 4th episode of this season of 'Project Runway.'

BEST

Kiernan Shipka

Once again, the show had another fabulous guest judge. The young actress was thoughtful in what she said to the designers and gave some of the best critique of the season. She came across as the most mature 16 year old I have ever seen. Maybe she should consider a backup career in fashion if the whole acting thing doesn't work out.

Edmond wore a headlamp

I nearly died when they showed Edmond using a head-torch to work on his garment. He is the best. We're only four episodes in, but I am confident that Edmond is going to be one of the three to go to fashion week. He is driven, focused, and clearly has a game plan. When I saw his headlamp, it reminded me of this hilarious post that went viral a couple years ago. 

Candice has great hair

Candice has one of the best haircuts I have ever seen. Her bob is impeccably layered, and the jet black color looks so great on her. I know this show is about fashion, but who the hell is her hair stylist? How does she get her hair to look so shiny?

WORST

Blake was the winner?

I was shocked that Blake was in the top three. I thought that the best part of his look was the necklace that he put on his model. The blue material looks like a parachute. After the critique when the judges were examining the clothes, even Nina and Zac admitted that the outfit wasn't as well made as it should have been. It seems like the judges are more interested in rewarding designs that are risky instead of ones that are the best. If it were up to me, Edmond's look should have been the winning one. He wasn't even in the top three! Edmond's outfit was well tailored, original, and very sexy. Maybe it's time that Michael Kors return to the show as a judge.

Jake wasn't in the bottom?

Jake's dress was way too short. The overall look was very tacky. His model looks like she belongs in a long line waiting to get inside a shitty dance club in Hollywood. I don't think Lindsey's outfit was great, but I think she should have been safe instead of Jake. Her outfit was on the boring side, but it was at least wearable. Jake's dress looks like it would be on a $5 rack at the back of a store. 

Bad editing

One of my pet peeves about this show is that the editing of the confessionals clearly reveals which designers did not get eliminated. I'll use Amanda as an example. Just like last week, Amanda created a bad look and was in the bottom three. Although it was pretty obvious that Gabrielle was going to get sent home in this week's episode, there was a decent chance that Amanda could have been the one to get the boot. Look at the first photo below. During the critique, Amanda is wearing a dress and her hair is straight. 

Now take a look at this photo.

In this clip, Amanda is talking about being in the bottom three yet again. She's obviously wearing a different outfit and her hair is curled. When I saw this on my television, I immediately knew that she was safe and that this confessional was recorded on a different day. Throughout the seasons of 'Project Runway,' this type of editing has always bummed me out. I really enjoy the element of surprise when Heidi announces who is out. The confessionals should be done on the same day as the runway show!