This is probably our favorite part of Project Runway blogging, when we look at the entire output of the finalists during the competition in order to tease out themes, strengths, and weaknesses. First up, the Granola Girl herself, Gretchen Jones. Take it away, Gretchen: Two things jump out at...

Maybe in terms of revealing himself, Mondo already blew his wad when he came out about his HIV status. Or maybe there are still family issues to be worked out. Given the undercurrent of tension in this scene, we think so. Whatever the reason, the home visit to the world of Mondo wasn’t...

Polished to perfection. Michael Kors jersey drape dress Harper’s Bazaar November 2010 Issue “Christina Hendricks: Hollywood’s New Siren” Photographer: Terry Richardson Fashion editor: Julia Von Boehm.Hair: Yannick D’Is for Redken/Cutler Makeup: Billy B for Chanel...

Tight-lipped. Darlings, it’s the 32nd Annual Carousel Of Hope Ball at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California! An evening to honor past, current, and future plastic surgery addicts! Let’s judge their dresses, shall we? Brandy in Nicole Miller Pretty enough, but...

Y’know? This may just have been the all-time biggest surprise reveal about a designer’s home life. We’ve never been to Hawaii, but just judging by Andy’s personality and point of view, we assumed (without even thinking about it), that he grew up and lived in a...

Well, she’s consistent. We’ll give her that. Roberto Cavalli Dress It Girl of the moment Lea Michele is on the cover of Marie Claire this month. Inside, she says actressy things. On partying: “I can honestly sit down in front of you and say I don’t smoke and I don’t do drugs. I...

As disappointing as the home visits were, they still managed to accomplish their most basic function. To remind us all that these aren’t characters on a TV show; these are real people. We don’t care how self-important and occasionally bitchy she might have come across during the...

We’re making a list and checking it twice. Let’s use our imaginary Black Cards to do some imaginary holiday shopping, girls. Ready? Go. Anna Sui, Burberry Prorsum Carolina Herrera, Christian Dior Dolce & Gabbana, Dries Van Noten Fendi, Giorgio Armani Gucci, Jason Wu Jil...

Here she is, Miss Cabbage Queen 2010. Christina Ricci attends the 9th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s “An Enduring Vision” benefit at Cipriani, Wall Street in New York City in Alberta Ferretti. Alberta Ferretti Fall 2010 CollectionModel: Yulia Kharlaponova Enh....

Much ground to cover, so grab a cup. Well, one thing’s for sure. Project Runway has remained true to form. There’s a certain formula that works. By the time you get to the final aufing before the finale, you can expect some major disappointment and anger on the part of the...

Hit me with your best shot. Oh, sure. It’s fashion-related and it’s Dolce & Gabanna, so you can always count on something to talk about. But really, it’s just so we can put up pictures of hot guys with their shirts off. Press release? Why don’t you take it from...

Because we’ll shamelessly stir the embers. We’ve scaled back in recent seasons on doing interviews with every cast member because, to be honest, you can find dozens of interviews of them all over the internet. Gone are the days when PR was covered by a handful of blogs, kittens....

Grab your purse. Judging by the following pictures, there are no real trends in bags for the coming season. Models walked the runways holding bags of every shape and size imaginable, offering a range of styles for the gal who wants to remain in style. If only the shoes showed that kind of...

Daddy’s little dividend. Ivanka Trump attends the 9th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation’s “An Enduring Vision” benefit at Cipriani, Wall Street in New York City in Carolina Herrera. Carolina Herrera Fall 2010 CollectionModel: Marike Le Roux Sometimes, with IN or OUTs,...

Ladies who launch. ELLE’s 17th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute at The Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Speed judging, bitches! Ladies? Hit it! Alyson Hannigan in Oscar de la Renta Resort 2011 Supercute dress in fantastic colors. We would have recommended something...

Cray cray eyes. “SHES MADNESS” Photographers: An Le and Brittany Sturrett Hair and Makeup: Wade Calhoun and Amanda Rose Gilbert Models: Caroline McElhinny, Erinn Fowler, Amanda Rose Gilbert, Nikita Mbouroukounda, Cole Whitworth, Alexander Graudins We thought Project Runway fans...

Displaying the First Guns once again. U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at a Democratic National Committee fundraiser in New York in a modified Donna Karan dress. She was introduced to the crowd by Sarah Jessica Parker. She arrived at the event wearing a Donna Karan coat. Donna Karan...

Who’s the idiot that approved these? GQ Magazine November 2010 issuePhotographed by Terry Richardson We’re not feeling very optimistic about Glee. Don’t get us wrong, the second season is largely the same as the first (so far), with roughly the same ratio of good moments to...

We’re on Team Vicki. Well, okay then. That was at least a marginally encouraging move in the right direction. We’re gonna keep bringing up Lost but we don’t feel a bit guilty about that since everything from the fictional airline to the separated lovers to the trombone...

Poor Andy. In a season where it seems like every designer provokes vehement reactions from the commentariat, no one ever seems to have much bad to say about him. Let’s all show Andy how much we love him by filling up the comments section with remarks about how much we hate him, kittens....

Bird on a dress. Project Runway Season 2 winner Chloe Dao presented her latest collection at Fashion Houston 2010. Remember “Chloe Blue?” It’s well-represented here. She says the collection was inspired by birds and we have to say, that pink and white bird print is gorgeous....