8/6 - MTC2 Episode 7 - Concept Stores

I liked all of the stores for different reasons.

Andrea S: Really nice, upscale store. Reminds me of the places that offer you a wine or other refreshment as you shop. Her clothes are very Miami-socialite or wealthy South American and it's very blingy and nice if you like that sort of thing. It probably smelled really good too. During her interview with the Amazon lady came across as the most articulate regarding her plans for the money if she won. She grew on me; she's like the little engine that could. I also saw her doing a lot of sewing so I have no idea what happened when she was teamed with Olivia.

Gary: Gary's shop was more of a immersive environment more in line with a museum or small exhibit as opposed to a traditional shop. I loved it, but I know that some people would hate it, or think it old-fashioned or strange. More of his "best hits" dresses and some new prints besides were there but this looked more like a carefully curated selection of clothing as opposed to a collection. I was getting frustrated for him during his talk with the Amazon lady because he got nervous and it seemed like she wasn't understanding the points he was trying to make.

Andrea P: Loved her concept of having the clothes on a subway car. All the clothes in her store looked like they came from the same collection and the same theme. The end result was fun; you would like going to her shop and she could also change the theme depending on the collection/season. She was also the most relaxed with the Amazon lady; she stated her theme and goals in a very straightforward way that was also engaging.

I really like the fact that both Andrea P and Gary seem to appreciate just being on this show and having access to all sorts of expensive fabrics for free, the ability to make ones own prints, and to a certain extent the time to freely create is a privilege that not many creatives get.

I won't comment further on the judging except to say that considering all the collections it was the fairest thing the judges could do, all things considered.

Forget this was on due to the Olympics.

Wow, Andrea S blew me away in this episode, it was so obvious she won this episode.

She had the entire concept down, plus she knew how to express her concept.

Andrea S provided an entire collection. This could read older mature client ala Chicos but it could read young also. Good separates. Where was this Andrea S hiding all this time?

While I was surprised by Andrea S I also realized one of the two front runners had to go and it was very obvious who. Mr. Tongue Tied himself.

Gary was just painful to watch. I really do worry about him.