Project Runway

View Date: 10/22/09

This week, the designers had one day to complete a Michael Kors challenge. Kors provided the contestants with pictures and descriptions of some of the locations that have inspired his designes in the past. The designers had to create works inspired by the locations provided. Irina chose Aspen, Gordana had Park Avenue in New York, while Althea picked St. Tropez. Carol-Hannah was able to grab Palm Beach, while Christopher chose Santa Fe, Nicolas picked Greece, and Logan got stuck with Hollywood.

On the runway, Irina, Gordana, and Carol-Hannah were the judges' favorites. They praised Gordana's high end style, particularly the intricate beaded necklace that was removable to wear with other outfits. Carol-Hannah really captured the essence of Palm Beach, with her patterned flowing dress and the twist and braid details that really added some pop. Irina created a three piece ensemble that had fitted pants inspired by ski pants, a belted sweater with a large cowl neck, and a faux fur vest that totally captured the style of an Aspen ski lodge. The least favorites of the night included Christopher's Santa Fe-inspired outfits, as the colors were deemed to be not vivid enough and the pieces were out of proportion. Logan's was acceptable, but was said to be rather boring. He chose to make a casual T-shirt and skinny jeans for a young, hot actress. The judges thought it was OK, but thought he could have been much more creative. Nicolas's design appeared to have absolutely nothing to do with Greece.

Irina won the challenge yet again, but her design was truly inspired and really captured the essence of her location. Logan was safe, so Christopher and Nicolas were in the bottom two. Nicolas was sent home, with Christopher surviving the bottom two for yet another week.

While I do think Christopher should have been sent home weeks ago, Nicolas has annoyed me from the very beginning. Christopher certainly deserved to be sent home, but I am definitely not upset that Nicolas was sent home.

10 words or less: Good riddance, Nicolas.