All Stars 3/15 Finale Part 1 Discussion **Spoilers**

[Maybaybie]

I really liked Mondo and thought he was totally robbed during his season, but I'm reeeeeaaaaallllly sick of his whole depressed/irritated attitude this season. It appears every week he's 'not feeling it', wants to quit, and hates his fabric. That, combined with the little boy outfits make him seem like a petulant 2 year old. On the flip side I think Austin is embracing the process and has a great attitude and the two juxtoposed make Mondo seem that much more spoiled. Austin seems to be trying to say nice and encouraging things to Mondo, but Mondo is just being kind-of mean and snarky. I also think Micheal is doing a great job looking at the bright side, loving what he's doing, and playing referee between Mondo and Austin, which was also brought up in the After Show. Looking forward to the finale so this season can be over. I was happy to see a promo for the new season of PR (miss you Heidi and Tim!!) this summer.

[Shoepie]

It is clear that Austin will be the first out. His look is not what Marie Claire is looking for in a guest editor. I tend to think Michael may be in trouble with a Safari theme as that has been done so many times and not innovative. That said, if his pieces are cutting edge it may work and resort wear is 33% of the industry.

Mondo seems to have a good idea that is more everyday and in keeping with the magazine.

I know these shows are manipulated but I dont think they start out planning on who wins. Some seem to think Mondo was declared the winner before the show began. If he wins I have little to defend my position.

[Lizard]

Mondo always does patterns. No surprise who is partner pick was. I am rooting for Austin. I am trying to imagine what the clown pants will be. He had been immersed in wedding stuff. I feel that might be his niche. And what a niche to be in...celebrating goodness...and all the finery. Yep. That is his niche....not sportswear. The wedding designer business needs a prominent guy designer. Go go Austin...yay!

[ibot2much]

I think I have just about had it with Mondo.....maybe two seasons of him is too much. Since he mentioned his "happy place" is his 6th birthday party, it is clear why he persists in dressing and acting the 6 year old.

[jucamer]

I'm not liking Mondo as much this season either - he is very depressing. On the after show he said he had just broken up with his best friend the day before the All Star season started and that's why he was in a bad place. He didn't seem to be much better on the after show though...I never really like Austin but he turned me around last night. I would be happy with him winning but my favorite is Michael. I just love him & I would love to see his reaction if he won - it would be priceless.

[pikachu]

I'm not liking Mondo lately. The last several challenges he's been in a funk. Probably since the one where he designed a look inspired by his mom and didn't win that week. His bitterness and rudeness to Austin is getting on my nerves. I also was taken aback when he said he was a teamplayer. Since when? I've never seen him do well when tasked to work with a partner. I still remember him moaning and groaning over being partnered with Michael in a challenge during their original season. It worked out ok but Mondo was not happy about having to work with him. Unless I'm remembering wrong.

I was very surprised about the designers each of them chose to help them. Nobody chose Rami?? Or Kenley? I might not love Kenley's design aesthetic but she has very good workmanship. I thought she and Austin were BFF's so I was a bit surprised he didn't choose her. I groaned when Mondo chose Mila because I'm no fan of hers. And Michael chose April? Seriously??? He should have chosen Jerell so he could copy off him again.

At the beginning of this season I was rooting for Mondo to win but now I would prefer Austin to win. He doesn't let his mood interfere with his work and work relationships. Plus, I'd like it if he could use his winnings to help his mom.

[ibot2much]

That part about Austin helping his mother??? I saw Austin on SAY YES TO THE DRESS as an established bridal designer whose work was being sold at Kleinfelds. Just seemed odd that he would say that like the woman was one step from the street.

[CookieJ]

I loved Mondo in his season and thought he was totally robbed of the win by Gretchen... but this season I'm just not feeling it. I keep waiting for the "Old Mondo" to come out and WOW me with a look and it hasn't really happened yet. My favorite was the Jamaican Flag dress and even that wasn't as Mondo as I saw last season. I did like the beginnings of the Rorschach Ink Blot dress though, it looks like it's that print on the front and back and black panels on the sides. I think he's done the panel thing before but it looks SO good.

His attitude and his moods are annoying this season. I don't know if he was edited differently in his season or if he was just in a better place, but I have a feeling if he had acted this way on his first season he wouldn't be the Fan Favorite that he was coming in to All Stars.

[NFL1]

Is the finale really just these 6 pieces, and NOT a full collection with weeks to prepare??

DITTO on the miss Heidi! Tim, Nina, would like a combo of these judges and the regular.

[Arielflies]

Yes, just the six pieces. Originally it was five with four days to knock them out, but a twist entered and the sixth look with 24 hour help arrived.

I like the "froggy" look Austin better than the "Clark Gable" look with the mustache. That Mondo so dubbed him was probably meant as a put down, along with Starlet Scarlett, but I do like him better without the 'stash.

I love that the guest editor at Marie Claire will work on Nina Garcia's team; which means Joanna Coles is Nina's boss. Got a kick out of that...plus it brings PR full circle back to Nina. I also liked the conversations they had with Georgina and Isaac. It seemed to give them the boost in confidence they needed. It was after the Isaac talk that Mondo (who has a crush on Isaac) got to work.

Yes, someone did do a Rorschach pattern during a previous runway show, but I can't remember who.

Once again I forgot to tape the After Show, but in a way I'm glad, because it sounded bitchier than usual.

I'm looking forward to the Show. As Austin said - three very different shows will be presented.