This, by far, is the most drama-laden episode of this Philippine franchise of the hit reality TV competition Project Runway! Throughout the week on ETC, clues were dropped in the trailer that showed a word war between Eli and Veejay, and Project Runway Philippines mentor Jojie Lloren to call both of their (Eli’s and veejay’s) attention. Is it as controversial as the trailer promises to be? We’ll see.
The show started with a recap of the previous episode where Lord Maturan was eliminated.
At the Amorsolo Mansion, some of the designers were discussing the issue of “The Sando”, referring to the black tank top which Veejay and Bo used as an “accessory” in their garment in the last episode. Pocket interviews of the designers showed that it was Eli Gonzakes who first noticed that the gown that Veejay Floresca and Bo Parcon created in the last episode had a tank top. More pocket interviews revealed that other designers were also questioning the use of the c
ontroversial “sando”. Bo defended himseld by saying that he and Veejay mixed glamour and couture by using their styling to reflect the hip-hop theme.Others called it a technical foul. Eli, while talking to the other designers in one of the rooms said:
It is a unanimous decision that we have to disqualify those bitches. Those scheming bitches.
Back at the School of Fashion and the Arts (SoFA), host Teresa Herrera announced that the designers were going on a fun-filled and much-deserved rest and relaxation under the sun to relieve them of the stress of the show. They were sent back to their residence to pack their clothes and everyone were in their fun and excited moods.
The designers arrived at the TRIbeca Private Residence (in Sucat, Muntinlupa) all ready to have fun, swim and take some much-needed relaxation. At the breakfast table, verbal chaos started with Eli and Veejay picking on each other. Eli picked on what Veejay was wearing What started out as an exchange of harsh words against each other’s physical attributes became a word fight on their private lives. Then it led to the controversial issue of “The Sando” in Veejay’s garment. Here are some of the statements that were uttered during breakfast:
I don’t speak horse  Eli Gonzales
Sino ba naman ang tao na hindi magagalit kung sabihan ka ng anu-anong names cheater, horse, butiki!  Veejay Floresca
Why would I be fired? I’m in demand!  Aries Lagat
Veejay: Natatawa na lang ako sa’yo!
Eli: Mas natatawa ako sa’yo. You look like the staff here! Why did you choose that shirt? Bad fashion sense?
Veejay: And lumalabas na… You are just insecure of me. Insecure ka lang. That’s it.
The conversation led to the discussion about past challenges where other designers used leggings as part of their styling. Veejay defended himself saying that » Read more: Project Runway Philippines Episode 4 Recap