If a stranger ran up to you on the street and offered you $50 to give him all the clothes off your back, would you do it?
Apparently that’s the $50 question that some New Yorkers were faced with in this episode. That and wondering if the exchange is entirely legal considering they had to walk home slightly nude in exchange for money.
Each designer was challenged to find a ‘muse’ on the streets and convince them to give their clothes to the cause. The designers would have to create a new look using these clothing items. After being turned loose it was clear that only Austin and Michael were the only ones actually looking towards what could be created rather than just going for whoever looked like they would take their clothes off. Anthony appeared to be turning it into a game rather than a challenge. Apparently he’s quite the smooth talker.
Back in the workroom some of the designers struggled with creating an outfit that incorporated the muse fabric/clothing. And the resulting runway was evident of that.
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CHALLENGE WINNER: Mondo,who definitely stuck to his muse. The skirt is interesting, although a tad short. He had a great patterned maxi to work with so he was already ahead of the game. I’m not crazy about the jacket with the skirt, it seems too busy for such a bold bottom.
PERSONAL FAVORITE: Mila. I know the judges called it ‘NYU Grad Student Safe’ but I cannot get over those pants. It’s like catwoman casual. And that top is definitely along the lines of something you would see in Asos or TopShop.
SENT PACKING: Anthony. Sure he didn’t even give a nod towards his muse, but compared to some of the other outfits, I was surprised he was given the boot.
PERSONAL WORST: Jerell. Seriously? How was he NOT sent home? This look was absolutely atrocious. Sean Avery said it best: “Lady Gaga and Gwen Stefani at Burning Man on acid.” I’m not even sure which portion of it is the worst.
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ugh – anthony DEFINITELY shouldn’t have been sent home. I mean, WHAT THE HECK DID JERELL SEND DOWN THE RUNWAY?!?!?!?!
Jerrell should have gone. His outfit looked like something my 4 yo would put together for dress-up, except less coverage. I really liked Kara’s look–it looked very sleek. I just really like Anthony, so I was sad to see him go. He brought a lot of happy to the show.