It's that time again, kids. And due to my blog hiatus, this morning's 'weekly windup' will include three weeks of PR recaps. Settle in.For Episode 5, titled 'YOU Choose Your Materials!', the designers...chose their materials. (Why the title is shouted in caps and with an exclamation point I have no idea. Perhaps one of you can let me know in the comments.) Regardless, there was much eye-rolling and virtue-extolling in the meatpacking district as the designers were informed that they would once again work in teams. Let it be known that at this announcement, I was primed for a double elimination - or possibly a double win. (Have they ever done that on PR?)To heighten the team effect, the challenge was yet another unconventional one, as the teams were told to choose their materials from 2 of 3 shops - a wallpaper store, a party shop, and the obligatory food market. Of course, they were also told to create a 'unique yet cohesive' collection to highlight their talents and showcase their abilities to work together. And as inspiration: the 2014 Lexus sedans sitting ominously in front of them in the street. On cue, the designers chose a car (more choices), and set off to their 2 destinations.Now since I'm only watching the challenge and then skipping to the runway, I am sure that I missed out on some great, highly-contrived drama in the workroom. Especially given Ken's parting comments of 'living a nightmare' on his way into the challenge. Blood was already in the water.The teams - and where they shopped:Bradon, Alexander, and Miranda = wallpaper + party shopsDom, Helen, and Justin = wallpaper shop + food marketKaren, Kate, and Jeremy = party shop + food marketKen, Alexandria, and Sue = wallpaper + party shopsHere are the winning team's looks:
Bradon and Jeremy were both in the bottom 3. Not surprising because of their designs, but disappointing just the same. Justin proved Tim's save worthwhile. And Ken's dress was in the top 3 - and designed beautifully. Big sigh.Get ready for tonight's new episode on Lifetime at 9pm EST. And meet me back here next Thursday for the PR weekly windup.BTW, are any of you 'playing the runway'? Let me know in the comments; I'd love to hear about it.Onward.
