Cole Haddon,
Oct 30, 2007
Yesterday, you got to meet the first eight members of Project Runway’s season four cast, including a wannabe train conductor, a chick who named herself Kit Pistol, and a gay Fred Flintstone, but there are still eight more to go – and I’ve saved some of the weirdest ones for last. I’ve even taken the time to include my odds on who’s got the best chance of winning, which I should state now, you know, for the record, were pulled out of the air and really are nothing more than a jackass’s opinion.
Kevin, 30
At first, I thought Kevin was actually Gerard Butler from 300, but it turns out there are people in modern America who actually like that fierce, pointed beard look, too. This New Jersey native also seems to be one of the most down-to-earth members of the eclectic cast. Moving humbly forward, his strategy is simple: Follow instructions and manage his time well. And, you know, try to bring the toga and sandal look back.
Odds: 4-1
Victorya, 34
Victorya is adorable, except for her misspelled name. Her work, on the other hand, sounds like exactly what the Project Runway judges respond to: ready-to-wear and focused on the personal. Interestingly, her husband pushed her onto the show. Was this “unfailing support,” as she calls it, or a need to get her out of the house any way he could? I’ll let you know, since I’ll be hitting guy’s night at his place every Wednesday until Project Runway’s fourth season ends.
Odds: 9-1
Carmen, 37
First off, Carmen looks like Rosario Dawson in Sin City, and that makes me an instant fan. Second, like several other designers here, she seems to have a successful career in the field already, which makes me wonder what she’s doing here. She even admits the Project Runway competition is costing her a lot of work and risking her company’s future. I guess hanging out with Klum and Gunn is just too big of an opportunity to pass up.
Odds: 15-1
Christian, 21
Christian seems like that self-important, annoying little prick in college I always wanted to bitch slap with a textbook instead of my hand. On top of that, he stole his voice from Wilson Jermaine Heredia’s portrayal of Angel in the original production of Rent. Every time I hear him speak, I’ll want him to cry out, “Today for you, tomorrow for me,” and then start drumming on a five-gallon bucket. After that, I’ll want Gunn to bitch slap him. With a textbook.
Odds: 28-1
Elisa, 42
Elisa was actually accepted to the first season, but turned it down because of the demands on her career. Did you catch that? Her exotic, avant-garde designs had left her too successful to compete. So why is she back now? That’s the mystery, but she’s a lot more existential than your typical designer (for example, she wants to emulate Jean Cocteau's career), which can only mean some exciting surprises from somebody who most definitely doesn’t need any more recognition.
Odds: 2-1
Sweet P (Kathleen), 46
Sweet P got her name from a motorcycle club called the Hell’s Belles, and I can’t help but wonder what that P stands for considering the way most of the female bikers I knew talked. The tattooed-covered designer cites John Galliano as one of her biggest inspirations because he went bankrupt twice and “look where he is now.” This speaks volumes about how hard Sweet P’s life has probably been, and I bet some of those experiences come out in exciting designs.
Odds: 11-1
Marion, 39
At first, I didn’t get Marion’s personal style; it seemed like he wanted to be Oliver Twist, complete with the street-urchin’s cap. Then I realized he’s actually slimmed-down actor Chris Klein whose career, in the tank since not coming back for the third American Pie movie, desperately needs a comeback. Okay, that’s not exactly true, but Marion does only have as much personality as Klein, and apparently as much fashion sensibility as a homeless kid.
Odds: 52-1
