But speaking of Runway, what does Siriano think of the current season? "Project Runway? It sucks." He wasn't impressed that the producers pulled the Gristedes card for the first challenge. "I just think it could've been a little more innovative. I actually think that some of the pieces were really creative. But last night's challenge — I thought the clothes were horrific. I think the talent level isn't close to some of the talent and designs we had on my season." Siriano says he's met some of the contestants personally (we're guessing that means he appears in this season) and finds them "interesting," but fears they're more interested in getting famous than showing their designs (coughBlaynecough). "I can't listen to somebody say 'licious' all day long to get it popular. It's not funny to me. I really just can't hear that."

Siriano is also hard at work for Fashion Week! He's showing a full collection on September 11, and has been preparing for it over the past few months (he does his production in midtown, so, you know, keep 'em peeled). "I've been working hard, have a little team together," he said. "It's gonna be a big show!" —Jonna Humphries