Project Runway recap: Ladies' Night

In a surprise double elimination, the final three find out they're going to Bryant Park

Even before the runway show began, it was painfully obvious who was getting the ax, yet the judges still insisted on torturing them (and us) by having them explain why they should go to Bryant Park and who should go with them. Their choices formed an imaginary Venn diagram of alliances and bad blood. Sweatergate notwithstanding, Irina and Althea both chose each other. (Huh.) Irina was the only one to choose Gordana, which is especially interesting considering that Mean-a has berated her talent a few times this season. Carol Hannah opted for Althea and Christopher. As for reasons why they should go to Fashion Week, Gordana and Irina both busted out the immigrant story, and Christopher sobbed about his lack of opportunity. But only Carol Hannah had a compelling argument: ''It doesn't matter how much you want it, it comes down to: I make beautiful garments that women want to wear.'' —Missy Schwartz

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