Let me just come right out and say it: Jeffrey Sebelia, winner of Project Runway Season Three, is making costumes for the Bratz movie. Is that really the glorious post-Runway life? The cocky persona that Sebelia took on all season certainly led me to expect him to spend his prize money and fame on jetsetting and more neck tattoos to decorate his massive, massive neck, but, as it turns out, he isn't doing as great as one might expect. Not only is he quite broke, but ... did I mention his post-Runway project is doing the Bratz film? I was quite furious with him when he was on the program, but this article has actually made me -- dare I say it -- sympathize. Maybe he should have taken the Jay McCarroll route and skipped the winning contract to do his own thing.By the way, I had no idea Season Two's Santino Rice was the one who encouraged Sebelia to audition for the program, let alone the fact that the two are buddies. I guess that's where Sebelia learned that the "cocky bastard" act would pay off.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
2-22-2007 @ 7:24PM
David said...
Season two had Daniel V who is great too and frankly I think was better than the winner. Season3 Uni should have won, she was the best and is designing a dress for Racheal Ray on the award show that is on this weekend.
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2-23-2007 @ 8:20AM
Alicia said...
Oh boo hoo. That man with crappy designs isn't really doing anything. Let me break out the kleenex!
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2-23-2007 @ 9:10AM
Anne said...
Jeffrey was so an unpleasant character on the show! he cheated, it was obvious that he did not sew the garments for he show all by himself... he does not have the persona of a winner in this industry and I am not surprised that he is not doing well.
By the way, the name of the other contestant is ULLI, not umi... she was unitone and Laura was boring. I think the most talented ones were eliminated during some previous quite stupid challenges...
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2-23-2007 @ 9:13AM
Dottie said...
I thought old Jeffrey had this righteous rock and roll constume business and was designing for big stars? And he was hugely busy and making lots of money? Just another lie? Or is that separate from the Runway stuff?
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2-23-2007 @ 9:21AM
Emily L said...
His ugly designs seem more appropriate for a Bratz character than they do on real women.
You can find Santino on myspace. He had a blog entry about Jeffrey and their friendship when the show was on.
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2-23-2007 @ 9:50AM
Denise said...
Wow, how awful that all of you take such delight in other people's misery. That says a lot about you!!
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2-23-2007 @ 9:58AM
mamanintpa said...
Jeff sucked on the show and I knew everything he said and did was just an act. I was very surprised when he actually won although I would have rather him than Laura that pain in that ass....I just bought my daughter a great semiformal dress from Nick V. he has beautiful dresses on www.windsorstores.com which is a clothing store for JR's
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2-23-2007 @ 10:05AM
Holly said...
He had the personality of an obnoxious teenage punk, he cheated, and we're supposed to be surprised that he isn't going anywhere? Please. Laura should have won that contest. If she had we'd be seeing some great classic and timeless designs by now.
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2-23-2007 @ 10:10AM
mj said...
The great thing is: You do not have to win to be successful, ie: Uni. The true talent will be recognized and rewarded.
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2-23-2007 @ 10:19AM
Jamie said...
I have been a dedicated Runway junkie since it started. I hoped in Season 2 they would realize Santino was a mistake, but ,then, they did it again with Jeffrey. I'm not even sure I will watch the next season. It seems that the most eccentric is the winner regardless of talent.
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2-24-2007 @ 10:25AM
KATHY said...
He was an asshole and I hope he never sells another garment. His absolute lack of common courtesy was appalling. When he had to make the clothing for Angela's mother he showed his true colors. Payback is a bitch......and he is getting his!
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2-23-2007 @ 10:34AM
Luna said...
His lack of education poped up when he needed to deal with that girl's mother. He was not professional, rude, snob and full of himself. No wonder why he's not doing good. What goes around, comes around... cool Timberlake!
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2-23-2007 @ 10:30AM
Diane said...
From a traditional design point of view, Laura, had the best designs. Michael was creative and moving forward in his craft. I thought that he would have been a good winner. Ulli was more of a one note designer. But to be fair, some people can't even hit one note.
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2-24-2007 @ 11:21AM
greg said...
GOOD, HIS COCKY SELF RIGHTEOUS TUDE DID HIM IN, NOT TO MENTION HIS TALENT IS WELL................NON EXSISTENT. RUNWAY IS GETTING ON MY NERVES BUT THERE PROBABLY WILL BE NO MORE SINCE TIM IS DOING HIS OWN SHOW
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2-23-2007 @ 10:42AM
amy denney said...
I personaly liked jefferys designs and grew to love his 'asshole' persona. I thought all that were in the finals were great i am just glad that Laura didnt win, she seemd so stuck up....all of her garments were the 'same' dress just a differant color..I wish jeffery the best and i know we will see great things from him soon....GREAT JOB JEFFERY!!!
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2-23-2007 @ 10:56AM
skye said...
Just dont forget that these shows are more about ratings than talent.
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2-24-2007 @ 9:55PM
Tammy Moser said...
Lauras' designs were timeless and very classy, they did seem to have more of an appeal for a mature woman, but that in itself was a breath of fresh air! I watch some of the fashions presented, and find myself wondering which planet you might find someone wearing them.Michaels' designs were very fresh & appealing to the younger demographic, but what made the two of them great, was their overall attitude. They were competitive without being vicious(sp?) or rude.The way Jeffrey treated Angelas' mother was appalling,he didn't listen to her ,nor had any desire to make her feel good about the garment he designed for her, such behavior might be tolerated by an established designer(although I would hope no one would ever treat a client like that!) Jeffrey should have been eliminated right then. While I don't enjoy anyones' downward spiral, I couldn't be a hypocrate & shed a tear for the man either. Maybe he should take a look at how he treats others & make a change, and life will start rewarding him with a stage to showcase his talent.
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2-23-2007 @ 11:16AM
Truckkid said...
The only reason for keeping Jeffrey or Santino was they made good television. every one wants to tune in to see what they will do next. Sponcers love these guy's. Ulli definatly should have won
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2-23-2007 @ 11:24AM
Annette said...
Wasn't he supposed design for INC. , Macy's line?
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2-23-2007 @ 11:29AM
jim said...
when there is a poll, can we please have a square to mark, who the hell cares about them,
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