‘Project Runway’ Recap – Christina Aguilera and Bob Mackie Pump up the Sequins in Stage Costume Challenge

By yudhi on Oct 31, 2009 with Comments 0

Shirin Askari will not be doing an encore. Photo: MyLifetime.com

Sequins and fur were flying in the “Project Runway” challenge on Episode 9.

The contestants met up with superstar designer Bob Mackie to learn that they would be creating a “wow” stage outfit for pop star Christina Aguilera.

“We walk in and standing in front of us is the legend himself. This is by far the best Project Runway moment ever,” exulted Nicolas Putvinski, who couldn’t stop grinning and giggling at the prospect of meeting Mackie and designing for Aguilera.

“I don’t think Project Runway has ever had two such huge stars together,” he added.

The pressure was on, as there was no more immunity from this challenge on, and even though the designers had $300 to spend at Mood Fabrics and two days to create the look, not all of the crew was down with the challenge.

Gordana Gelhausen, who won last week’s challenge, had an immediate workroom meltdown, as beads flew off her fabric with each cut. She finally just walked away, then came back with the conclusion: “I just decided to toss it and start all over.”

The smug Irina Shabayeva was coldly ripping on everyone, but particularly Shirin Askari. “I just don’t know why Shirina is still here. Her design sensibility is very bargain basement,” she said bluntly. Hey, Irina, tell us what you really think.

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