By Jeff Long
We start the show with the girls talking about how crazy they think Richard is. Michelle calls him an '80s diva queen, which I find a little annoying. They meet Tim at Lord & Taylor to hear about the challenge. First, Tim tells them that the teams are being reconfigured. Patricia and Stanley are working together. Michelle and Daniel are a team. Of course, Michelle has shit to talk about Daniel. They have to produce a look inspired by the Lord & Taylor rose that is right for spring. There is still a lot of tension between Layana and Richard after the knock-down drag-out on the runway during the last challenge.
Stanley and Patricia have a hard time working together. He is trying to lead her and she resists and he calls her on being defensive. They seem to work their stuff out, but it’s not comfortable. Michelle hates the pink fabric that Daniel is using and she is letting him know. Richard won’t speak to Layana at all. Tim comes in to consult and likes Samantha’s look, though he has problems with both Layana and Richard. He thinks that the vest Michelle is making is way too severe. That said, Tim is not a fan of Daniel’s pink either. After he leaves, Daniel and Michelle get into this weird fight where Daniel was really offended that she said he needed his design to be right for 21-year-olds. Did she actually say that? I don’t know, but since it’s Michelle we’re talking about, I’m on Daniel’s side. Samantha is actually the only person that doesn’t seem to have some beef with someone else in the workroom. This is hardcore. When was the last time you can remember the episode title not pertaining to the actual challenge?
That night, Daniel is consoled by Richard and Stanley at the apartment. Michelle interviews that she would feel sorry for Daniel if he were eliminated, but she doesn’t care ultimately. I can’t stand her. The day, he and Michelle sort of make up right away. Samantha has some construction problems towards the end and Daniel is working on his dress up to the last minute.
Patricia and Stanley make it to the round. Michelle and Daniel are the winning team! Which, of course, means that Layana, Daniel and Samantha are the losing team. Wow, Michelle’s model is a full foot taller than Daniel. Samantha gets grief for her design being too literal. Heidi loves Richard’s dress, though Nina is not impressed. Layana gets mixed reviews. Everyone likes the design but hates her floral print. Michelle wins the challenge. Gross. Whatever, her dress was great. Richard and Samantha are the bottom two. Richard is... in. I’m sorry to see Samantha go.