Wait, What?

As I watched last night's episode I found myself getting really excited for this season. I don't know if it's because it's summer and most television, even cable television, sucks; or if I just love this show so much that it just feels comforting to know it's still going strong. I have to say that overall I feel they cast an interesting mix of people this time. I have high hopes not only for cool clothes but some interesting fallouts/gossip/meltdowns. We shall see.

But the one thing I wanted to write about today is that I am scared that as I see more of the show, the more I tend to agree with Heidi and the less I agree with Nina when they don't see eye to eye - as was the case last night. It was also the case at the end of the last season when it came down to Michael/Nina for Gretchen and Heidi/Jessica for Mondo. I will say that history, in my opinion, has proven Heidi (and me) right. Gretchen is one of the most unsatisfying winners of this show ever. In fact, I think Jeffrey (my least favorite winner previously) has way more talent than her. I just don't see her making much of a splash in terms of innovation or style in the world.

So let's tie that in with last night's episode. I have to say I think the bird seed dress by Anthony Ryan was actually quite cool. He did a really great job not only in picking a shape but also in the way he transitioned the dark bird seeds into the lighter ones. He was much more successful at achieving a blending than the "ombre" that Olivier tried to accomplish. Truth be told, I actually thought Olivier's dress was overhyped. It not only contained a "fabric" like material for the top, it made the model look wide and generally bland.

The hamster stuff on her eyebrows was ghastly as well. It felt like Nina was basing this on something she thinks could be cool, but in reality was not cool at all. If it were up to me, I would have definitely picked Anthony here. And don't even get me started on that wacky crap that came in third!!! I actually thought either Laura or Viktor should have been in the top 3 as well - the purple rouched dress was quite nice. But then again I don't edit a fashion magazine so I may not understand what could be good, as opposed to what actually is good.