Due to an amazing blog friend who seriously hooked it up, I managed to score a little interview with Suede! Unfortunately, we couldn’t do the interview in person but if he ever comes to Chicago (seriously, call me up!), I will buy him a drink because if he is half as fun as this looks, I think it will be a good time!

Check out what Suede had to say!

Q: Did you think you should have been eliminated in the musical genre challenge? I was surprised because your design fit the challenge where as some didn’t even come close to their genre.
A: The crazy thing about each challenge we never knew what the judges were looking for.  I was really down about being eliminated until I saw the episode air.  I realized my look was true to my visions and it was certainly not one of the weaker looks.  So I have no regrets.  I put a a hot rocker look out there and if the judges decided I had to go so I have to be at peace with that.

Q: Speaking of Miss Hip Hop, was Kenley really as disrespectful and bitchy as she seems on the show? I know editing has a lot to do with how people come off on television.
A: We are all exactly who we seem to be on the show.  No one is asking if I’m as genuine and nice as I seem because I am.  If someone is unhappy with their portrayal on the show they only have themselves to blame.

Q:  Watching the show now, do you feel you were portrayed accurately on Project Runway? Do you have any regrets?
A: Suede never does regrets.  I am completely fine with how I was portrayed – especially when you consider there are hours of footage to be condensed into a 44 minute segment.

Q: About the third person thing, do you always speak that way and why?
A: Again, when there are so many hours of footage the most note worthy and moving footage has to be used.  I occasionally speak in 3rd person, but its lighthearted and funny.  It definitely is not meant to be taken seriously.  We are living in times when things are very precarious – war, environment, economic market, and a scary election year – if I can make someone laugh by speaking in 3rd person I’m happy.  If you can’t laugh at it — try focusing on one of the real issues in todays world.

Q:  What was your favorite challenge? Least favorite? If you could go back and change anything on any design you made or redo them completely, would you?

A: Favorite – “Green” Eco-Friendly Challenge – with special guest Natalie Portman. I got so much positive feedback on that challenge and the dress sold out on Bluefly.com in less then 3 hours.  Plus Natalie said she would love to wear it and Heidi wanted to wear it also.

Most Challenging -  Without a doubt – CAR PARTS challenge.  I mean WOW.  I literally was bleeding for fashion.

Q: Talk to me about Hedda Lettuce! I read an interview with her and she tore into the show, designers, models…everything. What’s your side of the story!
A: Some people are just not happy inside and need to be hateful to make themselves feel better and that’s just sad.
I did the best I could in the time allotted.  I had full support of Tim Gunn and Chris March so I went with my intuition and kept the design true to where I felt it needed to go.

Q: Who was your favorite guest judge?
A: Ironically, I found the kindest and most constructive was L.L. Cool J.  He did not rip one of us apart, he kept his comments very real and helpful.

Q:  How was it meeting designers and winners from previous seasons? Did they give you any tips or advice?
A: It was cool to actually meet some of the previous designers face-to-face.  We did not have a lot of time to chit chat as we were busy selling our looks to them.

Q: Was Blayne as orange and annoying as he seemed? Did you want to slap him every time you heard “licious” tacked on to the end of a word?
A: I must admit I was a bit thrown by Blayne the first few days of the competition.  Blayne got Tim to share some of his phrases and that made it all worth while.

Q: If you could only design in one color and/or fabric from now on, what would it be?
A: OMG – seriously?  I would cry for hours on end if I was limited to only one color and one fabric.  I mean can you say uniform.  I’m definitely not about uniform looks.  I would have to switch careers with these stipulations.

Q: Is there anyone who didn’t show at Bryant Park that you really thought should have been there? On the flip side, did anyone show who you think didn’t deserve to be there?
A: I really would have loved to see what Stella would have done for Bryant Park.  The top 6 got to show at Bryant Park.  I know that without seeing who designed each, I am sure most people would have been able to pair each collection with the appropriate designer.  As far any anyone who didn’t deserve it?  The whole cast should have been able to show.  What a great group of raw talent this season brought forth.

Q: Do you feel that season 5 winner of Project Runway deserved it?
A: I am extremely proud of Leeanne, and of the top 3, I was not surprised she took home the gold.

Q: How has life changed for you since PR started airing?
A: I’m busier than I have ever been.  I get recognized all the time.  It is all great!

Q: What can we expect from Suede in the future?
A: Best way to keep up-to-date with all things SUEDE is to visit my website www.SUEDEsays.com and sign the guestbook.  I send out updates to keep everyone in the loop on my travels and progress.

All my love.
xoxox
Suede

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I’m so grateful for the opportunity to do this little interview. Many many thanks, Suede, for taking the time out of your busy life to answer a couple questions! And big huge thanks to Alexa for making it all happen!!

]]> http://jamieann.net/2008/10/21/oh-how-lovely-exclusive-interview-with-suede/feed/ 20 http://jamieann.net/2008/10/20/project-runway-finale-thoughts/ http://jamieann.net/2008/10/20/project-runway-finale-thoughts/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:32:16 +0000 Jamie http://ohhowlovely.net/?p=599 Last Wednesday was the finale of Project Runway. Two of my favorites from day one made it to Bryant Park: Leann and Korto. Kenley should have been gone awhile ago and not only because she was incredibly defensive and bitchy. If we played the Kenley drinking game this season we all would have been terribly wasted every Wednesday night. But her crappy attitude is besides the point!

Let’s talk Bryant Park – the line up was Kenly, Korto and rounding them up, Leann. Tim Gunn filled in as guest judge last minute for Jennifer Lopez, who pulled out because of a “foot injury” but still managed to compete in a triathalon two days later. Gunn makes it work far better than J-Lo anyway. Kenley realizes she probably should not have been such a raging bitch when she hears that news.

Kenley’s collection was fun. It was very Kenley. Her shapes and loud prints. She did have some major rip offs like this look from Balenciaga (photo from MyItThings) and her wedding dress looking a bit too similar to an Alexander McQueen. As a designer you should really pay attention to what else is going on in the fashion world. I mean, really! Major fashion designers would never be able to get away with “I don’t know” as a response to their piece looking like another designer’s! Either she is really clueless or knows exactly what they are talking about and straight up copied. I’m leaning toward the later. I find it hard to believe she just doesn’t know about what else other designers are doing. You can view all of Kenley’s collection here.

Everyone knows I have been pulling for Leanne since the beginning. I absolutely adored her collection. I loved it. From the choice of music down to the clothes. She has skirts, pants, dresses too so there was versatility. Her collection was structured yet fluid, literally had movement and very cohesive. I still cannot get over the wedding dress. I think it was amazing! All of Leanne’s collection can be be found here.

Korto’s collection was very solid. Vibrant bright colors and strong pieces. Some of them were a little too overworked though. She did have some really great looks though and for awhile I really thought it was a tossup between her and Leanne. You can check out Korto’s whole collection here.

In the end, Leanne came out victorious and rightly so!

Stay turned until tomorrow for a special, ultra exclusive Project Runway treat!

]]> http://jamieann.net/2008/10/20/project-runway-finale-thoughts/feed/ 22 http://jamieann.net/2008/10/15/project-runway-finale-poll/ http://jamieann.net/2008/10/15/project-runway-finale-poll/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:28:41 +0000 Jamie http://ohhowlovely.net/?p=594 [polldaddy poll="999873"]

Who will win?

]]> http://jamieann.net/2008/10/15/project-runway-finale-poll/feed/ 7 http://jamieann.net/2008/09/18/what-concerned-me-most-on-project-runway/ http://jamieann.net/2008/09/18/what-concerned-me-most-on-project-runway/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:55:05 +0000 Jamie http://ohhowlovely.net/?p=464 What the FUCK was on Jerell’s head?!

This thought was followed closely by Joe and Suede’s hideous designs for a twenty something.

How in the world did half of these designers get this far?

And why did they not send Jerell home for that thing on his head?

He looks like he is going to go frolic with some gnomes and elves in the Forbidden Forest.

So honestly, this far the designers come to mind first are Leanne, Kenley, Keith, Suede, Blaine, Terri, Koto and Stella. My favorites are Leanne and Korto. Least favorites are….care to take a guess? Blayne-licious and Keith.

Leanne’s design aesthetic is gorgeous. I would wear most of what she has made so far. She also sells on etsy which is very cool. It seems like when she is on she is awesome but when she’s off it’s pretty bad. I loved this design of hers thouh. LOVED.

In the first episode, Korto made a kimono out of a tablecloth and some vegetables, that set the stage. I knew I was going to like her. Her Olympics design was great she was one of the only people who got it and didn’t make a fucking SKORT. This inside-out shit was bad though. Very bad. The design below was stylish and sexy and the only pants outfit

Keith has been pissing me off. The attitude and the stringy swatchey piecy shit? Not a good look. It makes your tiny model look like she has no body. It’s sloppy and just not cute. Get a new idea, dude. Apparently, he has many ways of approaching the torn up fabric so I really doubt that will be the last of it.

As for Blayne-licious? We all know he is just there for entertainment or annoying value. Licious is never going to happen though, Blayne, kind of like fetch. It’s just not gonna happen! We know you want to be the next Christian with FIERCE and all though fierce got annoying it wasn’t as fucking stupid as “licious”. Then there is always the factor that Christian had talent, while Blayne only has neon colors and asymmetrical lines. Case in point:

Let’s see…how about Jerell? First off, the dude looks like he is homeless and wearing rags all the time. Second of all, this:

That is some Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet crap. Seriously, what in the fuck was going through your head? I am DYING to know. A big fat FAIL to you, sir. He did redeem himself with Ms. Leath-uh, herself, Stella in the Welcome to the Jungle challenge. I love how all the textures came together in this outfit.

Oh yes and then we have the skort that Joe made. A fucking skort? I really have no words.

Ugh, this season is kind of making me insane but doesn’t all television? Wait until Top Model starts and then I will be on a freaking rampage. I’m sure I’ll have much more to say about Project Runway soon, no worries!

Guess what it’s called.

Go on.

FIERCE

]]> http://jamieann.net/2008/08/19/christian-sirianos-maternity-line/feed/ 17 http://jamieann.net/2008/07/26/take-that-weinstein/ http://jamieann.net/2008/07/26/take-that-weinstein/#comments Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:29:03 +0000 Jamie http://ohhowlovely.net/?p=380 Project Runway gets sold to Lifetime, where it will more than likely run between the most recent Movies of the Week. Bravo doesn’t cry about it. They are developing a new fashion show that might kick Project Runway’s ass.

FASHION HOUSE (working title)
“Fashion House” (wt), a creative competition program based on the British format of the same name, replicates the workings of the fashion business through a fashion house. Teams of designers will live together and work to create not just a single item of clothing but an entire, cohesive line. These collections are created on deadline and are presented to commercial buyers with the opportunity of having the designers’ line mass marketed.

If Bravo pulls this off and does it well, they will once again be the best channel in the world. The only bad part – no Tim Gunn.

More here and here.

What happens when both worlds collide?

While I am still not sure how I feel about this season of Project Runway, I can’t help but think this is cool. Two of this seasons designers have shops on Etsy!

Kelli Martin, who won last weeks challenge with a dress made of vaccuum bags and coffee filters splattered with dye and a little bleach, has an Etsy shop called Antilabel. There is only one item currently in shop.

Then there is LeAnne Marshall whose etsy shop, Leanimal, seems to be quite successful. She has gorgeous dressed and jackets that are to die for. I would die to get my hands on one of her coats.

I think it’s really awesome that these girls decided to try Etsy as a way to get their stuff out there and now they are on Project Runway. How about that?

Personally, I cannot wait to see Tim Gunn draped in pink fabric telling people “this worries me”. No but seriously, this is like the most ridiculous picture I have ever seen, it doesn’t even look real.

Anyway, get ready, bitches!

ETA:

This season will be on Bravo. Next season it will move to Lifetime!

]]> http://jamieann.net/2008/06/12/its-baaaaack/feed/ 24 http://jamieann.net/2008/04/28/celebrity-ish/ http://jamieann.net/2008/04/28/celebrity-ish/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:50:43 +0000 Jamie http://ohhowlovely.net/?p=282 I mentioned it briefly, but I met a super awesome famous person Friday night! Yes, people from Project Runway count and yes, it was the most amazing designer on there. Shall I give you a hint?

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S1mBlVHXNM]

Watch this! Project Runway Musical

Basically Santino was the nicest guy ever. We danced, we talked, we took a million four pictures , we are now BFFs.

Jealous?

You totally should be.