Why Project Runway's Jay Should Be Going to Fashion Week, Not Mila

Project Runway Backlash: Buzz Readers Love Jay

April 20, 2010

This season of Project Runway has definitely been an entertaining one, and I've tended to agree with the judges' eliminations as the show has progressed. Until last week, that is, when Heidi Klum and co. chose Mila over Jay to show her collection at Bryant Park. As it turns out, I wasn't alone: you guys had a lot to say about the decision, overwhelmingly showing support of Jay. Check out some of the comments.

"Seriously??? Mila's work has never wowed me in a good way. Usually when I see her work, I'm saying "wow, that dress is bad." And her model pisses me off too. I really like Jay." — Soniabonya
"Mila was a one trick pony without any point of view. But, hey. We all know she will not win the whole shabang!" — glynislily
"Unbelievable! Are the producers just picking the wrong person just to piss us off??" — amofoz

To see a few more pro-Jay comments, just read more.

"So sad about Jay." — dannysf
"No WAY! i don't get it! throughout the whole season i haven't thought that mila's work has been that great! and now they pick her to go to fashion week?! i was not impressed by her collection at all. i'm really disappointed by the judges. if she wins, i might actually have to give up on this show. . .grrr." —Lavinie
"No way - Jay's line was way more innovative!! Mila's stuff is nicely tailored, but Tim's right - it's matronly!" — jaymee024

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2 years 7 weeks

It's very unfair to choose Mila over Jay, the reason many comments already pointed out. Can't believe Hedi bullied Michael and made Garcia turn . No more interest in Project Runway, and especially no more interest in any shows if Hedi in.

2 years 22 weeks

i also think Jay should have gone to fashion week! i think his designs are beautiful, very well tailored and have a surprising element to it. i think it was totally unfair to choose Mila, she cannot even make a fitted item of clothing, everything she makes is very simple patterns, it's old and has been done before. I think the 2 middles aged woman Heidi and Nina stood by her side just because she kinda fits into her catagory of woman! so their personal taste of "chique and oh so elegant" made a very promising young designer loose it's chance. I am shocked to see that! Only Micheal Kors saw the truth here because he is a fashion designer himself, while Heidi and Nina don't know much about designing clothes. i must admit that after this i cannot take this program seriously anymore!!!! I wish Jay much luck and i hope he will find his big chance in life still!

fakeplanettelex 3 years 3 weeks

i hated mila since day one, so glad seth aaron won

3 years 3 weeks

I found Jay's comments to and interactions with a lot of the women throughout the season to be extremely misogynistic. I wonder if that's the base from which he focuses his designs on giving women bigger butts. I certainly don't think someone can be a good designer for women if he's so prone to be antagonistic towards women (his interactions toward the men were in no way in the same manner).

3 years 3 weeks

I was never a fan of Jay's designs, but I lost all respect for him as a person when I watched the reunion show. His remarks towards Cerri were unforgivable. Cerri is a beautiful model - my favorite of the season. Jay, if you find Cerri to be so physically flawed, I fear you are delusional about the female form. I would never buy one of your designs. Jay must think most women are hideous if he can find flaws in the beautiful Cerri.

3 years 3 weeks

"Many in the fashion industry who watched PR season 7's top ten collection at Bryant Park said that Jay's was the strongest collection off all who showed." Bullshit. Show some quotes, Anonymous. Consensus according to NY Daily News coverage was for Seth-Aaron. They also said Emilio mailed it in and they assumed he wasn't even a finalist. Also, Faith Hill? If your biggest supporter is a country music singer, watch out. I think Jay outperformed expectations, given his questionable taste, especially with color choices. Though I think Jay/Mila was a tossup, I really enjoyed Mila's runway show. I thought Emilio made poor color choices, too. Star Trek, anyone? And Jay's childish lash-out at Cerri, the most beautiful of all the models (heart flutters), was something a 3 year-old does, not a grown-ass man. Stop being a bitchy queen, Jay. Be a benevolent Queen, like Anthony.

3 years 3 weeks

Jay definitely proved to be the immature one tonight. I thought the disagreement with Mila was more her fault but we never saw evidence of what started it. Now after his outrageous attack on the model Carrie about her teeth and legs, I think I know why Mila didn't like him. Heck I wonder if anyone likes him if this is the way he carries himself. What a terrible person he turned out to be. Glad Mila won over him for the finale even though I was originally upset she did. SO Glad Seth Aaron won! He was the best!

3 years 3 weeks

I am glad they chose Mila. Especially after Jay's rude comments to the gorgeous model. He said he would never hire models with bad teeth and thick legs all because she said she thought his style was more for LA & Miami (which he agreed was his goal). He personally attacked her and showed his true colors. What an A$$! Glad he didn't make it to Bryant Park. Hope the backlash bites him the A$$ for his stupid childish & uncalled for comments.

Soniabonya 3 years 4 weeks

Hopefully Seth Aaron wins in tomorrow's finale. He was in my top five. SA, Maya, Jay, Anthony and Amy.

3 years 4 weeks

Many in the fashion industry who watched PR season 7's top ten collection at Bryant Park said that Jay's was the strongest collection off all who showed.

3 years 4 weeks

I'm a big fan of Jay's, but I saw his full, final collection on Youtube and maybe the judges were right - I am not sure it was ready. It was quite dark and samey? Having said that, the 3 pieces he showed on the episode were stunning, and I much prefer him to Mila.

3 years 4 weeks

After the episode 13, I lost interest about the rest of the season. Heidi bullied Michael. Mila's designs were not new, we have seen it already. Jay's designs were innovative and fashion forward. Now, I just wish Seth Aaron wins!

MandeeLei 3 years 4 weeks

I have never liked anything Mila has done but was especially bored by her uninspired designs for Fashion Week. I think Jay can and did go overboard a bit and could scale it back a little but as Michael said that is always better than something that is just plain boring. I really wanted to see more of Jay's line but oh well. Still looking forward to seeing Emilio and Seth Aaron!

3 years 4 weeks

I recorded last week and just watched it- are you freaking kidding me! jay won that hands down- i don't always love his stuff because its not my thing but he is new, innovative and very fashion forward. mila is dated and i have seen her look many times and i am bummed because i feel that mr. kors was bullied my heidi!!!

tellmemorex2 3 years 4 weeks

I'm team Jay too, but I'm looking at Emilio for the win.

emo_stacer 3 years 4 weeks

Who cares about Jay or Mila?...I was hoping Anthony would make it to the end.

3 years 4 weeks

i really don't care for either mila or jay. it's all about seth aaron for the win, baby!

suzpuz 3 years 4 weeks

I definitely think the right person went home. I find a lot of Jay's designs tacky sometimes, not that Mila is my favorite either, but I still think they made the right choice.

ambarella 3 years 4 weeks

I'm starting to get the feeling that Mila is going to win it all...

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