okay, okay, you asked for it… rip the runway

• Posted by Hollywood on March 13th, 2007 filed in entertainment, events, fashion, home

Alright, alright so I went to the taping of Rip the Runway last week and did some red carpet interviews; I was not impressed. BET did a good job over all but; the typical urban D-list semi-celebs were definitely in the building. I wish I could say it was classy but, I can’t. It looked as if it had the intent on being that way but, the guest list thought that it was their opportunity to “rip the runway”.

So you want to know who was there? What clothing lines,  and if they really look good in person? Your Savvy Socialite will answer these questions….

Who was there?

1. Nelly- looks good in-person even though he wasn’t even wearing his own crap passing as a clothing line.
2. Jermaine Dupri- short, still scary
3. Deelishis/London Charles/ the chick from Flava of Love- polite, lacefront game needs to step up
4. Her @ss- larger than what was on T.V.; could use a little excersise.
5. Jim Jones- still unattractive, wish he could look clean for once.
6. 50-cents- yawn.
7. ANTM chicks- see below.
8. Ciara- fabulous!!
9. Chris Brown- still for the kids.
10. Tre Songs- looks the same, yawn.
11. Big Tigga- needs a den.
12. Terrence J- the s-curl is played.
13. Rosci- *snoring*
14. Julissa- zzzzzzzzz…zzzzz.
15. Steve Harvey- classic.
16. Russell Simmons- cool; still looks the same; I wish Kimora was there.
17. Tyrese- ummm, he’s alright his teeth look great.
18. Brooke Hogan- WTF!!?! no real purpose other thanto show that she’s “down”
19. Lloyd- still not feeling him but, love the song.
20. Jason Alexander- *scratching my head*
21. Clinton Portis- zzzzz; how many times do we have to see him? CP is so old news.
22. Rich Boy- yuck; love the song
23. Mims- why is he hot?
24. Musiq- definitely looks the same; excellent job.
25. Angela and Vanessa Simmons- they are so cute, they remind me of me and my sis.
26. Paul Wall- *scratching my head* but, he has love for the sistas.
27. Big Gip- wow. WTF!?!
28. Ali- …zzzzzz…
29. Rakim- not a fan of his smoked out purple lips
30. June Ambrose- all ways on time with her look
31. Chris Robinson- the usual
32. All the other semi-celebs- “wait a minute you said your name was what again?”.

What clothing lines?

1. Applebottoms*
2. G-Unit*
3. Steve Harvey collection
4. Jordan Brand
5. LRG*
6. Monif. C.
7. Amaya Swimwear
8. Mychael Knight

*Found at your local Goody’s clearance rack or at your local over priced Urban clothing store.

Ciara and Chris Brown did an excellent job hosting the event even though at times I couldn’t really hear what they were saying (damn that VIP!!). Ciara’s outfits execept for that little bolero, were cute and I definitely want a lacefront like hers when I grow up. Chris Brown was his usual popish self.

Anyway, there are several lights at the end of this tunnel, expect to see your favorite ANTM’s (Bre (cute but, some thing was missing), Dani (loving her look, very chic), Toccara (her outfits were hot, I wish her stylist could have dressed the rest of them), Nik (looked crazy as hell, like a lost deer), and dare I say it -Jade (yuck)) modeled some very sexy swimwear by Amaya (loves it!) this Savvy Socialite is actually the designer, She had some very hot items that I am sooo ordering right now.

Monif C. did her thing for the plus size fashionista (I found myself asking if I could get it a few things in a 6 (i’m still holding on to hope) or an 8 (but, these damn hips keep catching me!!).

I was terribly disappointed in Mychael Knight’s collection, it looked like something I had seen before but, where? Ahhh yes, Christian Lacroix, and Michael Kors spring line; no points for originality, and that tacky neon lime green/black/white/ color scheme left a lot to be desired, instead of couture I was thinking Baby Phat, but maybe that is why he didn’t win ”Project Runway”.

Steve Harvey was fabulous, he is very attractive in person. His suits… not so much. But, if you are into men’s suits that look a little “zootish”, his line would be perfect. The whole time I watched it all I could think about was my Bama-fied cousins getting ‘fly’. There was a bonus though Musiq Soulchild performed during the presentation of his collection, and the men modeling were excellent eye candy if, only they had Darren Sharper and some other NFL hotties model I could have overlooked everything else.

I can’t really say anything else about the show because it wouldn’t be nice. You saw the list above of the “other” clothing lines, most of which you will probably be able to find at your local TJMaxx Junior’s department on the Clearance rack.

Overall the show was what’s to be expected for urban designers, I would tune in tonight for S’s&G’s if i hadn’t seen it already.

Stay Savvy,

Liz

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