Top 10 PR Bryant Park Looks: 4, 3, 2

Number 4: Leanne Marshall



This breathtaking and unique wedding gown was so stunning that it may just have been the look that made the judges' decision for them. With its body-hugging bodice and tiered, petal-pleated skirt, this dress moved like a dream in person and stunned the crowd into silence at Bryant Park. A modern take on the wedding gown that fools the eye into thinking it's traditional, it is a perfect summation of Leanne's aesthetic and skills.

Number 3: Laura Bennett



No silent reaction on this one. The crowd erupted into applause when this dress came out and for good reason. It wasn't just that it was dramatic, it was exuberant and fun and the kind of dress just begging for a martini and a party to go along with it. A dress that fairly screams "urban sophistication." It's a very basic gown made memorable by the incredible hand beading and chartreuse belt, with the patented Bennett wit of having the beads arranged in such a way as to give the illusion that they were "reflecting" the color of the belt.

Number 2: Rami Kashou



We had a very tough time deciding where on the list this beautiful gown of antique gold lace should have gone. It almost made the number one spot, but in the end we decided on #2, albeit a very close #2. While part of us thinks it could have used some slight editing around the shoulders and neckline, the bottom line is, this was another dress that stunned the crowd into gasps when it came out. We cannot reiterate enough how pictures simply don't do this dress justice. In person, it not only moves beautifully, but the light picks up the slight metallic sheen better, allowing everyone to see the incredible skill it took to put it together.


[Photos: Getty Images/firstVIEW]

Malin Akerman in Rami Kashou

Malin Akerman attends the premiere of "Watchmen" held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California wearing one of Rami Kashou's finale collection dresses.




This is a gorgeous dress and it fits her pretty well (is it bunching up under her boobs?). Our only real issue with it is that it seems like a bit much for a movie premiere. The Oscars, sure; but for the premiere of your movie where you spend most of the running time in a latex hooker outfit? Just a tad over the top. And would it have killed her to let a professional style her hair? From the neck down, she's all "Governor's Ball," and from the neck up, she's "spin class."

This reminds us, we should be getting to our Top Ten Project Runway Bryant Park Looks...oh, any second now.

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Top Ten PR Looks of All Time: Number One

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Number 1




Season 1: Episode 3 - "Commercial Appeal"
Designed by Jay McCarroll
Model: Julia Beynon

You all had this one figured out anyway. Besides, we've said in the past, many many times, that this was the number one look of all time. And it came in the third episode! Several have come close but no one has ever beaten Jay's Banana Republic dress.

The details are what make this dress - the pin tucking, the buttons in the back, the buckles on the straps, and of course, the Chrysler Building-inspired chevrons in the bodice. This was the dress that not only got the judges to sit up and notice Jay and got Jay to realize he was in it to win it, it was also the dress that got that relatively small group of people watching the show at the time to realize "Hey, this show is pretty special." We don't think we're overstating it when we say that this was the dress that launched Project Runway.

Honorable Mentions:

There was only one criterion for the Top Ten list: we both had to be in full agreement. The following looks were instances where one of us couldn't get the other to agree that it was Top Ten material. Don't get us wrong, though; we're in full agreement that these were among the best looks of all time for the show, we just couldn't agree to place them in the Top Ten.


First row: Daniel Vosovic, Andrae Gonzalo, Austin Scarlett
Second row: Jeffrey Sebelia, Rami Kashou, Nick Verreos


[Photos: Barbara Nitke/Bravotv.com - Screencaps: Projectrungay.blogspot.com]

2009 Grammy Awards - Part 1

Well darling, the stars were out for the various Grammy-related activities this past week and you know what that means, don't you?

It's BITCHPANTS time!


Paula Abdul in Basil Soda Spring 2009



Jesus Christ, we needed a second cup of coffee before looking at that. There's so much wrong here that it's kind of hard to get a handle on the whole thing. First off, the length is all wrong for her as is the silhouette. Second, we like the shade of yellow but we're not sure it looks all that great against her coloring. Third...honestly, do we need to point it out? Her shoulder is being eaten by nanites! And finally, the "1968 prom" hair is DISASTROUS.

Paula, immediately FIRE whoever put this together for you. And when we say "fire," we mean, "set them on..."


Paula Abdul in Basil Soda Spring 2009 attending the Grammy Salute to Industry Icons



We don't love the dress but this is a huge step in the right direction. The silhouette and color look great on her. There's perhaps too much going on with this dress but we do like the print on the skirt. The bodice is just distracting and it makes her look like she's wedged into that dress. Shoes are fab.


Miley Cyrus in Roberto Cavalli Spring 2009



Lorenzo likes this dress (although he admits she can't quite pull it off) and Tom exclaimed "EW! God, NO!" upon first viewing it. The back is all cocktail waitress and the front looks like she put on her apron to go make pierogies in the church basement. The shoes are just okay.


Miley Cyrus in Heve Leger Fall 2008 attending the Grammy Salute to Industry Icons



Props for trying to do something a little sophisticated but again, she can't quite pull it off. Besides, it seems a little formal for the Grammys.


Maiysha in Carmen Webber (Yes, THAT Carmen Webber)



Sweet Jesus.

How is it that someone puts this on, looks at herself in the mirror and not only thinks it's appropriate to leave the house in, but that it's appropriate to be photographed in?

We will say that if the bottom was a skirt, we'd probably have no problem with this. Good job on the nipple coverage, though.


Giuliana Rancic in Rami Kashou Fall 2008 Final Collection



It's a sharp, eye-catching dress and for the most part it looks good on her. She had to go the sexy route and ruin the skirt, though. Congrats on your legs, honey but that doesn't give you free reign to ruin the line of a dress.

Hate the shoes.


Rihanna (pre-drama) in Gucci Spring 2009



She looks pretty damn fabulous. Beautiful print and the colors work really well on her. Lorenzo doesn't like the belt but Tom thinks it does look better with one, just not this one. Also, her girls look like they're suffocating. Still, the overall effect is enough to overcome any transgressions. The jewelry's nice but it's not what we would have chosen for this dress.


[Photos: WireImage/Getty Images/Style.com]