The boys are hanging out at Atlas. Bert and Anthony Ryan have called a truce. Bert is starting to get with the program, is goal for this challenge is to not be a jerk. Good move Bert, welcome back to humanity.
The designers join Heidi at Parsons where she leaves them with cryptic clues about going back to school. I totally knew they were going to be working with kids. Did you? Tim Gunn is at Harlem School of the Arts. We are introduced to a creative group of kids who will be partnering with our designers on this challenge.
How cute are they!? All proud with their paintings. Now which of their souls will Bert eat first? Nah, I'm joking. We have a changed man in our midst. You know who is hungry though? Viktor.
Viktor is not stoked. The designers will collaborate on a work of art with a kid in the program. That painting will be the source of inspiration for an avant -garde look. This is the kind of program sponsorship I can get behind. This program is probably in need of funding and by having this episode air people will become aware and donate. Great, this is a win, win. Except for the life force that will no doubt be sucked out of at least one child by Viktor.
The designers are paired up randomly with kids and get to work. Anthony Ryan and his kid (not really a kid because I think she is a teenager but not really an adult because she is a teenager) are working on a painting that I would totally hang in my house.
I really, reeeeally appreciate that Viktors partner, Skye, is totally bossy and already telling him what the dress should look like. They haven't even worked on the art for inspiration and already it has to be a bustier top. Solid. Gold. The producers are doing their job.
Joshua and his partner are off and painting...oh, ..... is that a wolf?
We now on the countdown for Joshua to make a wolf costume and GO!
Maybe I spoke to soon. This sketch looks promising. He could do a total McQueen, high art thing and it would be fantastic. If he really worked on the construction and utilized some interesting materials to make those shapes he could win this challenge. But I'm willing to bet a gazillion dollars that he walks out of Mood with fake fur and pleather.
WHAT. DID. I . TELL. YOU!
This was on Joshua's work station as soon as they got back from moon. I want to a'uf you myself. Only instead of a kiss from Heidi you will get my fist on your face.
Viktor takes us on a tour of the room. All the materials look pretty atrocious. Anyas look pretty neat. I'm interested. How does she do it? Is she really the star of that new Sarah Jessica Parker movie? Seriously how is she doing this? Has she really been sewing her entire life and just said that she only just started sewing so we would all be amazed at her talents?
Tim brings us back to earth and reminds us that this is not a red carpet challenge. He failed to remind Joshua that this isn't a Halloween challenge but, what are you gonna do. Bert gives us the lowdown on avant-garde. It isn't costume, it isn't red carpet, it doesn't even need to be exaggerated. It needs to be forward thinking. Good job Bert, you get a cookie.
To quote Becky "go weird or go home". Touche Becky, touche.
Brows is doing something interesting over there in the corner. He is painting the fabric to look like a wood grain. That is creative and a bold move as long as it doesn't look DIY etsy (or regretsy) style.
Awww hes going to paint into the skirt like people carve on trees Brows + Brows mom who passed away. Poor Brows, that's a sweet thing to do.....
Why do you have to look so intense while you tell us?
..........and this is happening. Facepalm.
We haven't seen what Bert is doing yet but I'm diggin his sketch. It is kind of fabulous in an 80s kind of way.
Viktor makes a joke at Beyonce's expense but in my opinion this dress was made for one person. Celine Dion.
This episode has a case of the sads. We learn about Brows and his mother. Now the designers learn about Bert and his partner who passed away from Aids. If I was Bert I would be angry too. I hope this helps him bond with the rest of the designers. Head down, work hard Bert. We are glad you are back to living your life and have a supportive family.
The day of the runway show is here and the designers have quite a bit of work to do. Especially Oliver. I agree when Anya says he is more ready to wear than avant-garde. There isn't much about his look that is unexpected and fashion forward. Not to mention the fact that his dress looks nothing like his painting. And now there is the situation with the glue.
Now is it just me or does this seem like something that would be against the rules?
We will see what Tim, captain of the glue police will have to say about this. Yes, yes indeed it IS against the rules to glue anything to your models. Oliver is caught red handed and unglued his models boob. We are off to the runway.
Anthony Ryan
I love this. It kind of looks like something Kristen Stewart would wear. I love the movement. Some of the construction has issues but its not a big a deal enough for me to care. He got the feeling of the painting without being literal. Kenneth Cole thinks it looks homemade. Was he looking the other way when Becky's look came out?
Anya
That print was a gamble especially with those feathers but it works. I think she looks like a gypsy princess.
Becky
Oh Becky. This is mostly ridiculous. Denim? Really? You couldn't pick it up a bit for an avante-garde challenge? Does denim really say avant-garde to you?
Bert
Ok, lets talk about this. I think this looks like a costume for a pillow person.
It is more cartoony than high fashion. While I think that, I don't hate it as much as I hate others. Michael Kors says she looks like a girl with a misshapen body with some stuff glued on her. Heidi likes it because it is interesting. I like that. I am equally bored and repulsed by Joshua's garment. This is at least interesting to look at.
Bryce
This, I can't stand this. I don't like the concept. It looks cheap and that drop waist seam is just awful.
Joshua
NO wait! I hate this more. Nobody was into this. Victorian cocktail waitress in Vegas with the faster pussycat boots. Way to go Michael Kors. I'm glad the sub Nina Garcia brought up McQueen. Why aren't these designers using more of a reference?
Brows
Brows did a good job. This is what this challenge is about. While I don't really vibe with the colors in the top I appreciate the over all look. The texture he built is fantastic. I agree that the styling is really severe and could have be taken down a notch.
Kimberly
This is ok, but I don't think she pushed it enough. That headband is really bothering me too.
Laura
While this is gorgeous, I can understand why this concept was lost on the judges. I like what Laura had to say about it. I like how you can see the inside of the garment. That makes it interesting and cuts a bit of the sweet factor.
Oliver.
This is so sad. It looks like three different looks. It has no point of view and is just so so drab. The judges had some constructive things to say but I was really surprised at how they approached Oliver. Was it me or did they baby him?
Viktor
Blaaaaaaaaaa.
Cutie Patootie wins the challenge. Everyone loves his dress, I love his dress, I hope you love his dress.
Joshua on the other hand is out. You tell us. What looks did you love and hate? Leave us your answers in the comments!
All images from mylifetime.com
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