Can't Judge a Project Runway Contestant by Its Cover

Project Runway premiered last night, and I am very excited about this season. In it's premiere, judged awarded winner to Rami and his modern-day toga, and sent Simone packing for her failed attempt at vintage.
This year was the firsy year though that my pre-season favourites did not hold up. While looking at all the previews and what-not, I grew disdain for youngster scenester Christian and leopard-clad fatty Chirs, and adoration of the adorably gay Steven and Rosario Dawson look-a-like Carmen. However, by the end of the first episode, Chris sky-rocketed to most loved (after watching him waddle across the field to collect fabric for the challenge, and then creating a gorgeous dress) and Christian's bitchiness was actually humourous, while Steven and Carmen's designs did not impress. Christian was the runner-up for winner, but I wasn't a big fan of his overly-lacey in front bulky jacket, though I can see where the judges were impressed.
Runner-up for out was the quirky Elisa. She started of the craziness by grass-staining a silk chiffon, then after returning to the design room, used her own legs as the model form. She then made an elegant and whimsical top, and shredded all of her remaining fabrics and sewed them on the bottom of the dress (probably about 20 lbs worth.) Heidi was right to say it looked like the model pooped out the fabric. She also "hand measured" (aka felt up) her model to do the fitting. Now listen judges, because I'm only going to say this once (yeah right.) Do not keep the crazies! Did you see what happened with Wendy Peppers and Vincent. These people who don't deserve to be on the show because they are completely batshit end up outlast great designs because you want to keep them around for entertainment. No more of this! Kick that broad off!

And now, my personal picks:

Best:

By Chris



Worst:

by Elisa