Loving Nick Verreos

I haven't spoken much about Season 2 of Project Runway.  But I feel the need because last night they eliminated my reality television crush--Nick Verreos (see his work at his business, Nikolaki Designs).  Handsome, talented, funny Nick--the son of a diplomat who I thought was fine as all get out with his salt and pepper chin hair.

In the end, the judges picked Santino Rice (whose garment was falling apart).  Obviously, the only reason the producers kept Santino was to keep the drama high on the show.  Hmmm...imagine a show narrowed down to a final four where all four people get along?  Project Runway wasn't having it.  Don't get me wrong.  Santino is talented--but he really seems to play one note and I'm a little tired.

Nick Verreos was sent home for designing a men's suit for fellow designer Daniel Vosevic.  The judges criticized the suit's material (said it looked to feminine) and said it wasn't constructed well.  But I liked it.  The suit looked sleek, and elegant.  He pushed the feminine side, and I enjoyed it.  Sometimes Michael Kors (judge and fashion mogul) needs to get his head out of his booty and think about the concepts that these contestants are striving for.

Unfortunately, the judges got rid of my sweet Nick while he was dressed in that fly ass pen-stripped vest with the pink back (designed by Chloe Dao, my new front runner). 

Dear Sweet Nick, I know that you have a boyfriend, pero quiero comprar tu chicle!  You have a fan here in Chicago who would absolutely love to talk to you and sing your praises on my blog (and buy a men's outfit from you).

So papa, llamame and talk to me Bernard Bradshaw of Sex and the Second City @ (312) 224-8815 or email me at sexandthe2ndcity [at] aol [dot] com.

Comments

[henray]

We just saw the show over here in The Netherlands. Right away I saw that Nick must have had Greek anceistors because he reminded me of a other Greek boy I know (an old love) It was nice to see Nick so sweet memories came back. And you're absolutely right: it was not fair. Creepy Santino should have been sent away.

[stringa]

UGH!!!!!

They couldn't get rid of that Whinny little, shady, no sewing, bad material making, fishtail (who wears fishtails) overkill tired queen - fast enough.

This board is tired.

[naturalblkluv]

I don't like the show, I watched season one, and didn't like it. I watched part of season two and was offended. It seems to me they pick the flamest type A personality queen they can find and put him on TV. No body is laughing with the contestants; they are laughing at them, and for the wrong reasons.

[thatguyheath]

I totally agree with you, Nick Verros is sooo adorable. I'm smitten with him also and was sad to find out that he's been with his partner for 6 years (I believe). Sadly, Santino was right about his design though, it was poorly sewn and it did, indeed make Daniel Vosovic look like a girl. But then, on the flip side, you can see where his vision came from. I mean, just look at the Dior Homme line. Everything that Hedi Slimane designs seems to be designed for the super slim, effeminate man. Michael Kors AND Santino were right--his creation was poorly sewn and the fabric was horrible.
I guess now, I'll have to resort back to my other crush on that show. And that's Daniel Vosovic.

[Quentin Ergane]

Ok, I love Nick, too, but I disagree with you. They didn't keep Santino for drama. No, they kept him because while his outfit was falling apart on the runway (because he is the biggest nastiest control freak in the world), the choices he made were better than the choices Nick made.

Santino hit the nail on the head. Although I don't buy the whole "it looks feminine" thing (and who cares if the pants have pockets or the fucking jacket doesn't close... damn!), the truth is it was sewn *very* poorly. He knew that. He *said* that.

When you do something ambitious and it works, all kudos, but when you do something ambitious and it fails... everyone has something to say about it.

Between two outfits that weren't put together well... Kara looked a lot hotter in her jumpsuit (meaning right choice) than Daniel in his suit (meaning bad choice).

I will miss watching Nick, looking at his bulge, admiring him and wanting to lick him up and down til' he says stop, too, tho.

*le sigh*

I am really mixed on Santino. Part of me really wants him to fucking go home. Another part of me is curious about what his line would look like....

[Linear Jones]

You're so shameless. I love it.