Dispatches

As one contestant of Project Runway, Ricky Lizalde described of the current season, it was like a “rollercoaster.” The season was full of its characteristic ups and downs, like most reality television shows. What set this show and its season apart was the actual element of reality. As always, there was the eccentric selection of competing designers.

The aforementioned Ricky was resident crybaby; ironically, the only time he didn’t was during his elimination from the competition. Voted off midway, Elisa Jimenez was pinned as the “weirdo” of the season. She most notoriously and literally made her mark with spit, as references with a “spiritual essence.” Kathleen Vaughn, known as Sweet P, was the lived up to her name as the show’s sweetheart, along with the darling Jillian Lewis. And then there was the dynamic duo of Chris: Chris March dropped jaws as a cackling couture/costume creator, while Christian was “fierce,” (of course, self-proclaimed).



The most heart-wrenching point of the show was when Jack Mackenroth withdrew from the competition due to MRSA staff infection. The once eliminated Chris was brought in as his replacement; because of this, he made it to the near end. In this week’s episode, he lost to Rami Kashou for the third spot in New York’s Fashion Week at Bryant Park. Rami showcased his runway collection along with Jillian and Christian, who was voted as the fan favorite.

Next week, there will be a recap of season four’s concluding episode of the final three at fashion week when it airs. Be sure to stay tuned…

—Adam Distler