The designers were brought to the United Nations to pick out flags from six countries (and a few "those are countries? really? who knew?") which they would use as inspiration for their runway looks. They were to be inspired by both the flag and the culture of the country they picked. And, as you would expect, all of the designers rose beautifully to the challenge and created looks you could tell from a mile away were inspired by their chosen countries. Just kidding! They did the same shit they always do, but with more explanation.
The designers, all looking interested and vaguely patriotic. Except my girl Austin, who is apparently distracted by a butterfly. I love Austin. I hope he's on this show FOREVER, even after it's over.
The workroom was a little boring, unless you're interested in Joanna Coles' thoughts on bras (HINT: She's pro. VERY PRO.) so let's just skip to the runway.
The Seychelles Islands are an independent Creole-speaking island nation in the Indian Ocean. Austin saw their colourful flag and squealed with delight, promising to make the best "seashell" dress ever.
Jerell Scott: Because bad taste is universal.
After seeing what the designers came up with this week, the judges decided that it was a stupid challenge and almost just gave the win to Kenley. What was her country? Texas? France? I forget. Who cares?
Michael Costello may be the only contestant in PR history for whom the challenges are too LONG. It only takes him 20 minutes to make a stunning dress. Unfortunately, it takes him 24 hours to make a bedsheet with a pageant bouquet on the shoulder.
It's not Mila's fault that so few countries have flags that are only black and white. Still, this dress inspired by Papua New Guinea is spot on. In fact, if you do a quick Google Image Search of "Papua New Guinea" they're all wearing this exact outfit. In every single one. It's weird, really. Go ahead and search. I'll wait.
My favourite thing about Mondo's dress is how disappointed Isaac was when it referenced the flag of Jamaica in the back. Like the other judges, he had already decided that this challenge was stupid and he didn't want to do it anymore.
My second favourite thing about Mondo's dress is that he learned that Jamaica is known for a laid back attitude, "according to the dossier." Whew! It's a good thing Mondo had that dossier, otherwise how would he have known?
Mila, trying to explain that this dress is not the stupidest thing on the runway. To illustrate her point, she wore these tights.
So to recap: Mondo won (What did he win? Nothing, I think. Just bragging rights. Haha! My dress looked more like Jamaica than yours looked like seashells! Or something.) and Mila lost. Man, she fought Jerell tooth and nail for that loss, but she earned it in the end. Well done, Mila. It truly was the stupidest thing on the runway.
NEXT WEEK: The designers have to design dresses out of glow sticks and fiber optic lights! Oh, I wish I were kidding.
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