Television Without Pity

2-14
2006.03.08

Finale (2)

The road to Fashion Week does not have motels. These guys get no sleep. The show finally arrives, though, and Chloe, Daniel, and Santino all have pretty successful shows. There can be only one winner, though, and it'sï¿½

2-14 Recap	Finale (2) Finale (2) - The road to Fashion Week does not have motels. These guys get no sleep. The show finally arrives, though, and Chloe, Daniel, and Santino all have pretty successful shows. There can be only one winner, though, and it'sï¿½	2006.03.08 2006.03.14	B+	Jeff
2-13 Recap	Finale (1) Finale (1) - In the first half of the finale, we see background stories about the three finalists. Chloe spent years in a refugee camp, Santino was practically homeless, and Daniel didn't always have a perfect haircut.	2006.03.01 2006.03.07	A	Jeff
2-12 Recap	Reunion Reunion - They're all back, and some of them are pissed. With all of the memories compacted, this group of designers reveals themselves to be a most entertaining group of freaks.	2006.02.22 2006.02.28	A+	Jeff
2-11 Recap	What's Your Line What's Your Line - The final challenge is to create an evening gown that will exemplify the designers' entire Fashion Week collections. In addition, Iman will be a guest judge and wear the winning designer's dress. Kara is sent home, and Daniel wins yet again.	2006.02.15 2006.02.21	B	Jeff
2-10 Recap	Makeover Makeover - The designers are challenged to make over a fellow designer. Chloe wins with her design for Nick. Nick, though nicely dressed, is eliminated with the suit that he made for Daniel.	2006.02.08 2006.02.14	B+	Jeff
2-9 Recap	Flower Power Flower Power - The challenge for the designers is to create a garment made from plants. Daniel pulls out yet another win, while Andrae is sent home.	2006.02.01 2006.02.07	B+	Jeff
2-8 Recap	Inspiration Inspiration - The challenge is to take photos around New York City and find inspiration for a design. Daniel Vosovic wins his third challenge with a design inspired by a potted orchid. Zulema's creation, inspired by a woman in traditional African garb, is found to be loser-y.	2006.01.25 2006.01.31	A-	Jeff
2-7 Recap	On Thin Ice On Thin Ice - The designers are required to create an ice-skating costume for Sasha Cohen. Zulema pulls out her first victory, while Emmett is banished for his tootie-revealing design.	2006.01.18 2006.01.24	A	Jeff
2-6 Recap	Window Shopping Window Shopping - In teams of two, the designers must design a day-to-evening garment for Banana Republic. In addition, they are required to market their designs in Banana Republic window displays. Daniel and Andrae pull out the win, while Marla and Diana are sent home.	2006.01.11 2006.01.16	A-	Jeff
2-5 Recap	Social Scene Social Scene - The designers are enlisted to create a party rag for socialite Nicky Hilton. Santino's design and personality win over Nicky's, while Lupe's busily constructed garment is given the boot.	2006.01.04 2006.01.06	A-	Jeff
2-4 Recap	Team Lingerie Team Lingerie - Heidi chooses four team leaders, who each lead teams of three in creating lines of lingerie. Santino shows not only his model's asses, but his own as well, when he gets into a heated runway discussion with Heidi and Nina. Daniel V. wins the challenge, and Daniel Franco is sadly sent home.	2005.12.21 2005.12.27	A	Jeff
2-3 Recap	All Dolled Up All Dolled Up - The designers are asked to design a look for that most resilient of style icons, Barbie. Nick wins the challenge, and Raymundo must take his young, steel balls home.	2005.12.14 2005.12.20	A-	Jeff
2-2 Recap	Clothes Off Your Back Clothes Off Your Back - The designers are told at their welcome shindig that, as their next challenge, they must design a garment made from the clothes they are wearing right then. Chloe knocks this one out of the park. Kirsten designs a French redneck outfit, and is eliminated.	2005.12.07 2005.12.14	A-	Jeff
2-1 Recap	Road to the Runway Road to the Runway - The semifinalists create at home before bringing it to the runway. Andre the Giant's gay cousin Santino wins the challenge, while Alabamian Heidi Standridge is sent away with a banjo on her knee.	2005.12.07 2005.12.13	A	Jeff
1-11 Recap	Fashion Week Fashion Week - After five months of working on their collections in their hometowns, Kara Saun, Jay, and Wendy return to New York for fashion shows. Each show is a success, but Jay reigns victorious!	2005.02.23 2005.12.07	A+	Jeff
1-10 Recap	Reunion Show Reunion Show - All of the designers reconvene before Fashion Week. Wendy evades too much scrutiny by sitting next to Vanessa, who makes a complete and total ass of herself.	2005.02.16 2005.12.06	A	Jeff
1-9 Recap	Design For The Red Carpet Design For The Red Carpet - The designers are required to create a Grammy dress for infotainment TV hack, Nancy O'Dell. She chooses Wendy Pepper's design, which (a) puts Wendy in the final three; (b) eliminates the gamine Austin Scarlett; and (c) ruins Jeff's day.	2005.02.09 2005.12.05	A-	Jeff
1-7 Recap	Design A Collection Design A Collection - The challenge is to create a cohesive collection for the year 2055. Kevin is randomly chosen as the leader, which -- if memory serves -- might not work out well. Memory does indeed serve. Kara Saun wins the challenge, and Kevin is sent home.	2005.01.26 2005.12.03	B	Jeff
1-6 Recap	Making A Splash Making A Splash - The designers create swimsuits for their models and escort them to a party, where they are forced to schmooze with Richard Johnson of Page Six. The winner of the challenge is Austin, who gets a mention in Page Six. Sadly, Alexandra is sent back to Miami.	2005.01.19 2005.11.23	A	Jeff
1-5 Recap	"Model" Clients "Model" Clients - The designers are required to work with their models to create the models' dream wedding dresses. Kara Saun wins with a typically sleek design, while Nora is ousted for her meringue monstrosity.	2005.01.12 2005.11.22	B+	Jeff
1-4 Recap	Collaboration Collaboration - The L'Oreal Paris Challenge requires three teams of three designers to design a look for a pop star. Kevin's team is chosen, so he is the winner of the challenge. Non-sewing Vanessa is sent home.	2005.01.05 2005.11.18	A-	Jeff
1-3 Recap	Commercial Appeal Commercial Appeal - The designers create a design for Banana Republic that could fit into the store's collection. Wendy's design wins. Starr is sent home.	2004.12.15 2005.11.10	B+	Jeff
1-2 Recap	Vision Vision - The contestants have to use cotton jersey to build a garment that conveys "envy." The designs are put on the block at a silent auction, and the designers have to answer questions about the garments. Kara Saun wins with the high bid. Mario's dress is deemed boring, and he is sent home.	2004.12.08 2005.11.07	A	Jeff
1-1 Recap	Innovation Innovation - Twelve designers are brought to New York to compete for the chance to start his or her own line. The first challenge it "innovation." Daniel Franco, who owns a wedding chapel, is not so innovative.	2004.12.01 2005.11.04	A	Jeff
1-8 Recap	Not Without My Daughter (And A Sharpie) Postal Uniform Challenge - Wendy's daughter falls victim to graffiti, Jay falls victim to a lost model, Robert falls victim to his own slack-ass ways, and Tim really doesn't want you to defend the shoe.	2005.02.05 2005.08.04	A	Miss Alli

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