Project Runway Season 3

[scootinheels]

^ do you mean Chanel?

 

[Yellowstar09]

yeah

 

[Deleted member 82231]

Im probably gonna get flamed here... But, how common is it for a young black American (African American? i didnt know he was born in africa?) guy to be designing dresses? Dont get all upset. Theres truth behind every stereotype.

The pink outfit was the most hiphopish thing hes made IMO... Maybe his personal style doesnt appeal to some people unfortunately.

In much of the black communtiy, men are expected to be very manly- i.e. not think of fashion- far to girlie.

How many young black men can afford Parsons (pretty much the door to American high fashion)? If they can, they probably will be sent off to the ivy leauge rather than a career as risky as fashion.

As to terminology, what is wrong with African American? It's a term based on desent. If he was, as you say, born in Africa, he would be African, not African American. Being he was born in Germany, I guess he's German? That said, To me he is simply an American. If needed, I just say a black man.

Race does not come into it. He just happens to be black, that is all. A quip in nature's radar, just like the fact he is ___ tall, and has size ___ feet.

 

[Inaya]

who's coming over tonight with popcorn to watch with me?

 

[sarah13]

Not to brag too much about my city, but Michael is from Atlanta (Inaya I see you are from Atlanta too!) and Atlanta has quite an interesting mix of high fashion and (for lack of a better word) "hip hop" fashion. I can see both influances in Michael's designs. I think he has a very refined, deliberate vision. I have been impressed with every design he has done so far. The coffee filter dress was brilliant

 

[StyleSnob]

who's coming over tonight with popcorn to watch with me?

OO OOO! ME! I love Wednesdays!!!

 

[Deleted member 82231]

I wanted to add that some of the 20th century's early fashions originated with black men- zoot suits,for instance. The V&A did an exhibtion on Black fashion not too long ago.

Many a background is capable of great fashion.

 

[Inaya]

Not to brag too much about my city, but Michael is from Atlanta (Inaya I see you are from Atlanta too!) and Atlanta has quite an interesting mix of high fashion and (for lack of a better word) "hip hop" fashion. I can see both influances in Michael's designs. I think he has a very refined, deliberate vision. I have been impressed with every design he has done so far. The coffee filter dress was brilliant

Yes! I agree. That's what I mean about his range... he really also seems to understand the female body and what is not only sexy from a man's point of view but designs things that a women would feel sexy while wearing imo.

and I agree also about Atlanta's style. All the trends come here pretty quick but it is interesting to see how they're morphed into a more urban/hiphop style. Atlanta definitely tends to put a flashy twist on things, which is cool and unique to the area. I think Michael is a good representative of this apect too!

and StyleSnob - totally! Only PR could make Wednesdays so exciting

 

[igotgoodjeans]

i think you guys should brag as much as you want about Atlanta! i am ecstatic to see more of michael's skills come out - can't wait for tonight's epi!

 

[purreow*]

I noticed on Alison's web site it says she has an exclusive collection coming out with Shop Bop during New York Fashion Week. I wonder if this means she didn't make the final 3 if she's been working towards this collection?
http://www.dahlclothes.com/

 

[Papercut Crisis]

In much of the black communtiy, men are expected to be very manly- i.e. not think of fashion- far to girlie.

How many young black men can afford Parsons (pretty much the door to American high fashion)? If they can, they probably will be sent off to the ivy leauge rather than a career as risky as fashion.

that was pretty much my point.

As to terminology, what is wrong with African American? It's a term based on desent. If he was, as you say, born in Africa, he would be African, not African American. Being he was born in Germany, I guess he's German? That said, To me he is simply an American. If needed, I just say a black man.

I know it is based on desent. I was being coi (sp?) I think the term is a crock. I have no right to call myself Lithuanian American, even though my ancestors are from Lithuania. Im American. You need to be born in Africa to be African American. I know an African American. He's my professor from South Africa...

Race does not come into it. He just happens to be black, that is all. A quip in nature's radar, just like the fact he is ___ tall, and has size ___ feet.

It doesnt have anything to do with the designs but it does have something to do with something. The image of the designer may appeal to some more than others... And others may not even care and just want the clothes. Its just human nature!

 

[Deleted member 82231]

I've heard this week's judge is....Rachel Zoe.



Oh, PR, WHHHHYYYYYYYYYYY???!!?!

 

[Deleted member 82231]

I know it is based on desent. I was being coi (sp?) I think the term is a crock. I have no right to call myself Lithuanian American, even though my ancestors are from Lithuania. Im American. You need to be born in Africa to be African American. I know an African American. He's my professor from South Africa...

Your right...I say he's an American. End of.

It doesnt have anything to do with the designs but it does have something to do with something. The image of the designer may appeal to some more than others... And others may not even care and just want the clothes. Its just human nature!

I disagree. If Alexander McQueen looked like the Elephant man, and dressed in lame tracksuits, I would still love his clothes.

Then again, the Karl is so off-putting to me, that I boycott Chanel. You may have a point.

But that is based on personality. And Michael seems like a sweetheart.

 

[serena775]

OOOOooo how i wish i had tivo

 

[Deleted member 82231]

^you could always watch it online.

Lots of links in this thread.

 

[kellyt]

^ No worries, they rerun the show 50 times a week, I'm sure you will be able to catch it.

 

[Ianastar]

who's coming over tonight with popcorn to watch with me?

Ha Ha.

I just found this place that has over 100 flavors of popcorn. I bought Peanut Butter and Salt & Vinegar flavored popcorns today. So Im ready for tonight.

 

[StyleSnob]

I've heard this week's judge is....Rachel Zoe.



Oh, PR, WHHHHYYYYYYYYYYY???!!?!

where did ya hear this?!?

 

[Yellowstar09]

How many young black men can afford Parsons (pretty much the door to American high fashion)? If they can, they probably will be sent off to the ivy leauge rather than a career as risky as fashion.

seriously?? How many young black men can afford Parsons?? Well, since the black middle class and wealthy does exist and to a great deal, I would say a lot.

Anyways, I am constantly annoyed by the assumptions that people make about you because of your race and ethnicity. As a black hispanic(not biracial) who "apparently doesn't fit the mold" I deal with these stereotypes all the time try traveling to say Czech Republic and tell someone that you can't sing to save your life and people look at you like you are lying. So funny.

Anyways, I can not wait for tonight's challenge, and I wonder who will get Auf'd tonight. I hope its not Michael or Laura or even Robert(this is of course if he redeems himself)...

 

[ilovemodels]

So who do you think should get eliminated today?

my guess would be Jeffrey cause he does many crazy things that NOT EVEN MADDONNA WOULD WEAR and he is always doig dresses with like scraps of fabrics, but Robert has been wayyy boring and he is not as great as i expected him to be