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Many congrats to Leanne for taking Project Runway! MUCH deserved… particularly on account that she made half her line with “sustainable textiles.” Further helping the world see that “green” doesn’t have to look granola-y. (THANK YOU.) There’s no doubt in my mind that this sustainable design element played at least a tiny part in helping the judges see her potential for rocking the fashion world in the future.

I finally went and looked at WWD’s Project Runway slideshow and review. I didn’t peek when it came out, thinking it would give away the final three — but it turns out that the final six contestants all showed collections, to throw us off if we DID peek. Which means that those who didn’t make the final still had to design full collections, all-the-while knowing they were out. Ouch.

Speaking of past designers and things not being as they appear — Suede. I talked with a lovely product developer from Lee Jeans tonight who has worked with him for years, and to her, he’s just “Stephen.” Suede, and talking about Suede in third person, was a gimmick for the show! Worked. That cock-a-doodle guy.

Entertainment Weekly, as part of a Q&A the day after Suede’s elimination:
What’s the third-person-talking thing? When did that start?
Suede:
… I say it because it captures attention. I mean, I’m on TV. And it’s funny. …