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Project Runway: One day you're cute, the next day you're out

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Everybody's stealing on Project Runway! Finally, some real drama!

In this week's challenge, the final six must create an outfit that complements an outfit they've already made. "Complementing" usually means using the same color palette, fabric, or copying the exact same style as someone else, as it were.

Tensions in the workroom starting to run high and cute boy Logan has finally worn out his welcome. Althea accuses him of stealing her zipper collar idea (if it sounds stupid, that's because it is) and later, Irina irrationally accuses Althea of stealing her oversized sweater concept - only this time she saves the venom for the runway. Because Irina is a huge, talented b----. (Logan said they call her "Meana Irina," which is a lamer, but more appropriate nickname, I suppose.)

Let's look at the outfits with some comments from the judges (and me!):

Click the designer's name to see his or her outfit from this challenge.

Althea

Heidi Klum: "I want it. I think there's genius in those pants."

My take: Can we get a bra in here somewhere?

Carol Hannah

Actress Kerry Washington, guest judge: "The simplicity makes the dress kind of delicious."

Season 2 contestant Nick Verreos, guest judge: "She reminds you of Ava Gardner."

My take: Dresses with pockets are always winners! (Can you tell I'm an expert on fashion?)

Christopher

Nina Garcia: "In terms of the proportion, this didn't work at all. It's so bottom-heavy, it almost looks like she's a carnival float."

Kerry: "The bottom was heavy. There are like, children, hiding underneath."

My take: At least Christopher didn't cry this time. Time to try something new.

Irina

Heidi: "Everything she designs, I can actually see people wearing."

Nina: "She always is thinking about making it look luxe."

My take: It's pretty outstanding, and it pains me to admit it.

Gordana

Heidi: "I don't think it's fun, fashionable, beautiful at all...It's sad, drab and dated."

Nick: "It looks like an office worker in Warsaw, Poland."

My take: This reminds me of Kramer v. Kramer for some reason. We're coming to the point where the show's youth (or, ageism) is getting the best of Jordana.

Logan

Nina: It's like an indulgent fashion student project."

Heidi: "A bunch of zippers exploded on your dress."

Nick: "Looks 80s to me. It does scream Judy Jetson."

My take: We're going back...to the future!

In the end, Althea won the challenge, despite Irina's tongue lashing. Christopher, Gordana and Logan were all in the bottom and rightfully so. Logan was eventually out.

The judgments haven't always been fair this season. The constant rotation of guest judges (seriously, Nina and Michael, why are you guys never together anymore?) makes it hard for the designers to show growth to anyone but Heidi. Also, Kerry Washington as a guest judge? I thought actually famous people loved this show!

My prediction is that Althea, Irina and Carol Hannah will end up in the final three. While Irina is probably the best designer, the show doesn't generally award cruelty (I'm looking at you, Kenley, Wendy, Santino), so I'm going to call it for Carol Hannah.

Next week: I think we're going to see more catfights and more tears from Christopher. Oh, brother.

Best exit line: "I'm not a designer for Middle America...or 90 percent of the population." Thanks, Logan. See you around.

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Season 6, Episode 9

The episode 9 of season 6 is the most I love. Designers are asked to create outfits that are inspired by a certain place. The winner was Irina, whose Aspen themed clothes were a huge hit – even if no one in Aspen actually wears clothes like
that, except a bunch of rich tourists that usually underpay and mistreat the residents who work hard to please their ridiculous demands on vacation. Nicholas was sent packing. It was an eventful episode of Project Runway, and the DVD of the season might be worth some quick cash.

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