The Fashion Show Party Room: Episode 6

Recapalooza - The Fashion Show, Episode 6

Eric 3000 is reminded of that favorite 80s sitcom, Square Pegs.

Speakeasy, the Wall Street Journal's media/arts blog, evokes Karl Lagerfeld.

Plus more from...

...Buddy TV...

...Swagger Style...

...Fans of Reality TV...

...and Reality Wanted.

Blogging Bravo Interview with Angel Chang

Angel Chang was a jock in high school! She was on the National Championship Volleyball team.

Also, she watches The Fashion Show with a group of garment-industry friends and they actually recognize the people in the runway show audience.

Click here for the podcast.

Click here for Angel's website.

Shop the Winning Look - Episode 6

Merlin Castell's sheer "Mean Girls" top (only), in sizes 0 - 10, is available for $95 at BravoTV.com. Click here to purchase.

Congratulations to Merlin!

Merlin, you created a fabulous creation in pink that screamed "mean girl!" A huge percentage of audience members loved your design, and Isaac and Kelly appreciated it too. The shiny fabrics you favor really served you well in this challenge.

Although you felt like you weren't sure if you were doing the right thing, which led to a few tears, you absolutely did. Never doubt yourself!

This post is only for positive words for Merlin or his work. If you have anything negative to say about him or another designer, please click here.

BB Love to Angel

Angel, we're surprised and sorry to see you go this week. You showed such great potential in past challenges, especially with that very clever double shirtdress from a few weeks ago. Although there wasn't anything particularly wrong with the individual components of your design this week, Kelly was insulted and Isaac didn't like your trousers. And your unfamiliarity with hip hop culture caused you to miss the theme entirely.

We would have loved to see you get a chance to work with your innovative fabrics on the show, particularly color-changing prints. But we'll definitely keep an eye out for your work in the future.

This post is only for positive words for Angel or her work. If you have anything negative to say about her or another designer, please click here.

Reactions to The Fashion Show Episode Six

So, what did everyone think about episode 6 of The Fashion Show?

Theminx: Both the Quickfire Harpers Bazaar Mini Challenge and the Elimination Challenge shared a theme this week. The former seemed more of a graphic design challenge, and it showed that Daniella has skills in that department too. A little expected, perhaps, but well-excuted.

I liked the Elimination Challenge and thought most designers did a pretty good job this week. I didn't notice any loose hems or random safety pins. I agreed with Haven and Merlin being in the top two - loved Merlin's color scheme and the sweater fabric. And Haven herself was adorable in that 80s-throwback Krystle Carrington look she wore for the Elimination! (Sigh, I miss the 80s.)

Poor Angel, excoriated for not being familiar with b girl fashion. Personally, I wouldn't know it if it bit me on the...well, you know. It could have been worse, you know - she could have known the original definition of the term, "b girl."

Laura K: It seemed to me that Angel was eliminated because she didn't know what a B-girl was. Kelly seemed to be personally insulted by this rather than an "impartial" judge.

At the end of the episode when Johnny and Angel were standing with their models, my son came into the room. "Who do you think should be off?" he asked.

"Okay, look at the designers. Look at what Johnny is wearing. Now look at Angel. Who do you think is the best designer? Who do you think that I would prefer?"

"Oh. The girl," he replied. (He is only twelve.)

Also, I think that by including those tacky accessories in the "inspiration" backpacks, the designers were led down a specific path. Angel designed an outfit for the kind of person who would wear those glasses. And really, anyone wearing those glasses would not be considered stylish at all. It would be as a joke, a costume, or she would be an eight-year-old, not a twenty-something.

Now it's your turn. Please leave a comment with your thoughts.

TGIT

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