Project Runway Episode 8

Once again, congrats to Leanne, whose winning dress took my breath away. It was so lush and glamourous with fantastic details. Everyone oooed and ahhhhhed over the ruffles in the back (which, granted, were a nice surprise), but how could no one mention the front? The subtle pleating and the oh-so-40's shoulder clips/brocades. If this girl doesn't win the whole darned thing, I shall have  to yell 'why?' and shake my fist at the sky.

I must also mention my girl Kenley as well. The fabric she chose was absolutely gorgeous, and her sleek silhouette with a nicely subtle nod to Shanghai, made a beautiful dress.  I would love to see it with a long cardigan,  but that is more the burden of the stylist than the designer.  I know if her dress were to be made available to me, there would be a lot I could do with it.

 I think it was Stella's time to go. I understand what she was trying to achieve with the mix of menswear and rock-n-roll...it just didn't come off right. Perhaps it's because she doesn't have enough experience in tailoring menswear or enough fashion history knowledge. I think she will be fine if she sticks to what she is good at. As for Joe, his pepto-pink monstrosity should definitely have earned him the boot. I think his days are numbered, because you can't work hard and develop good taste before the clock strikes 12.