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Fashion designer Nick Verreos received worldwide attention after appearing on the hit TV show "Project Runway" and later became the winning mentor on "Under the Gunn". Since then he has gone on to dress celebrities including Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Heidi Klum, Carrie Underwood and Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin under his label NIKOLAKI. He has also enjoyed impressive success with his NV Nick Verreos sportswear line on major TV shopping networks in the US and Europe.
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It's great to see what is behind the scenes of the show.
Your leaf dress was...amazing. I hope you make it to Fashion Week!!
Marley = )
2)you got robbed so many times during this season, it isnt funny
3)What was vulgar about that flower dress?
4)a whole lot of us are rooting for you to "make" it to Fashion Week. Even tho it has already happened
-Maria
Check your email. Diablo Ballet needs/wants you.
Best,
David
Good luck Nick! I hope you make it to fashion week because you deserve to be the winner!
Lori
Much love,
Katie
Your stuff is awesome and you'll become big either way.
You were my favorite designer from the first show. Project Runway just won't be as good as it was without you. I wish you the best and I know you'll go far!
I can't believe what just happened. There's no way your piece should have been ranked behind that tacky, glued-together, sleeve-falling-off jumpsuit! The only word to describe the judging tonight is "whickety-whack".
All the best with your future endeavors. Your presence on Project Runway will be missed.
-molly
but you know what? you're designing for the SAG awards - you're WELL on your way!
i will cherish my barbie forever :)
<3 Jaime
Love your designs, your craftsmanship. I'd really like to talk with you, I am a designer (my work is on kelicatalano.com) please contact me if you can! I know you will go far :)
-Keli
tonights episode was terrible. I was really dissapointed in Santino's behavior but obviously you don't need project runway to suceed. If I wasn't a stereotypically broke college student I would beg you to design an entire line for me this summer. Love your work good luck post PR!
-Amanda
Lorenzo
Keep designing, please!
I just want you to know how many people out there adore not only your designs, but your vivaciousness, your silly-ness, and your integrity. Your clothes are both elegant and sassy---the best mix out there in my opinion. I can't wait to see what is next for Nikolaki...and I hope that at this time next year Nikolaki will have an inpendent show for fashion week. I, for one, can't even continue to watch the show without you on it. Please keep doin what you've been doin...
I can't believe they sent you home instead of Santino- he so deserved to go- that jumpsuit was TERRIBLE!!!
Anyway, you don't need Project Runway to rule the world- you'll do just fine on your own!!!
Good luck and can't wait to see more of your designs!
i will certainly miss you on the show. you deserved to be in the top three. i wish you all the best.
you were ... amazing.
we will all miss you on the next PR episodes.
I hope you are doing well and I just cannot wait to see more of your work. God Bless.
Best of Luck!
Maria =)
It was so great to have a fellow gay Greek up there!
I wrote bravo and informed them how disappointed I was with their obviously UNFAIR show.
I was sooo disappointed when you were finished with the show. I so wanted you to continue to fashion week. I'm sure its been over for you for a while now, and I know your getting a lot of comments now, but I hope you know that there are millions of your fans out there!
I have never yelled at my TV as loudly as I did tonight!
I seriously think you ROCK!
mn4130
It's utter crap that they eliminated you. I'm so sorry, but I do know you're moving on to bigger, and MUCH BETTER things...you're getting to be very well known in the design industry!
The best of luck to you in your career, I hope that all goes well darling.
Coral
I loved the way your suit looked on Daniel. I can't believe you're the one to go. I can't watch this show anymore. I was watching because of you and your designs. I'm always looking out for you when I go to Rite Aid on 7th & Hope and when I walk past FIDM. Maybe I'll get lucky one day. I'm confident you will go far in your career.
Come up here and make our dancers look sexy. They're alot more fun then Klum, Kors and Nina.
You sure brought the pretty tonight. Whoa.
Best,
david
Diablo Ballet
My roommates and I want you to know that we LOVE you and your designs are INCREDIBLE. You are always welcome in Hawaii and we never thought we could hate Santino more until tonight. If you ever want to visit the Aloha state and help outfit three poor teachers, our sizes are ... ;)
Juli, Lindsay and Kate
LOVE YOU!!
We were so sad when you got cut tonight. Me and my friends always gather around at my friends' house for a Project Runway party and we all cried!!!! We were so sad to see you leave. :(
We love how you mentioned that you look like a glamorous flight attendant for british airways because me and my friends are all flight attendants! LOL....
If you ever fly on US Airways and we see you in coach, we'll try and get you upgraded! You are truly fabulous!
We know you are going to be very successful in the future.
We love the dress that you made for Brenda at the SAG awards and we love you!!!
May success, happiness, prosperity, love and good luck follow you!!!!
Lots of Love,
Your flight attendant fans
-STKN209
You know you got IT and you don't need a reality show to flaunt IT.
Kiss kiss and keep creating.
Love, one of the gazillion fans of you as a designer and as a person -
Seattle, WA
Thank you! and Wishing you the best.
So sorry to see you go down to santino like that last night. It's sad to see the producers keep him just because he's the guy everyone loves to hate. I love your work and wish you much success. Good luck in your future endevours.
Nick, you are a darling man and talented designer. I hope this show takes your career even farther.
Adding to the "you were robbed" sentiment, I was so sorry to see you "aufed". Totally unfair. The wonderful thing, however, is that we got to see you and your designs and anyone with half a brain can see how talented you are. Oh, and a good person to boot. I can't wait to see what the future holds for you.
Love from Washington, DC
There are plenty of us out here who think you are an exceptional designer. Honey, don't say things like "maybe someday I will make to fashion week"...because you WILL! Just believe.
Love ya!
Add me to the people who cried when you were cut... it's just unbelievable. You were my favorite from day one. I think we will be seeing much more of you in the future. You are immensely talented and clearly so many people are aware of this because of Project Runway. You'll make it to NY fashion week... I have no doubt. Good luck!!
Honestly, at least you didn't make a jumpsuit *snort*.
I'm lovin' you far too much for someone who's a ll-ll-ll-lesbian.
Look at the silver lining....
At least you left the show in style!!!!
I LOVE YOU!!!! :)
So let's just take an objective look at last night's judging, shall we? What did the judges appear to be basing their decisions on?
1) Does the "new look" look good on the designer?
2) Does the "new look" seem to be something the designer would wear, feels confident and comfortable in, looks pleased to be wearing, but is also somehow BETTER or IMPROVED over what their normal look is like?
3) Is the garment aesthetically pleasing/well executed?
4) Is the designer a good designer in general (I believe the judges always carry over their impressions from previous challenges and have formed general impressions of whether they think the designer is talented or not).
Okay, now let's answer those questions for both Nick and Santino's creations last night:
Kara's Makeover
1) NO! Stupid-ass, whickety whack jumpsuit. Judges made disparaging remarks about who wears a jumpsuit. No judge seemed to think the jumpsuit was a good look.
2) NO! It gave Kara a wedgie/camel toe and was too tight on her ass, which made her extremely self-conscious about showing her ass, which the judges even noted. Not really in keeping with Kara's usual look and certainly not a "better" look over what Kara normally wears.
3) RESOUNDING NO! She could not move in it, it fell apart, whickety whack crap was glued on. Sucked ass.
4) Not really. Santino's been hit or miss all along. He has won two challenges, but he's been on the chopping block much more than that. As Tim Gunn has said, maybe adding all that trim hides mediocre talent in terms of garment construction.
Daniel's makeover
1) Yes. Judges don't say it, but Daniel looks good.
2) Yes. Judges don't ask Daniel if he likes it, or feels comfortable in it (although they did ask that question of many of the other designers), but he does appear to feel comfortable in it and confident and it is a more polished version of what he would normally wear, but also, "still Daniel."
3) No. The judges were clear that they thought the choice of fabric was wrong and that the no pockets, no buttons was a problem. Whatever. Apparently they are able to ignore the fact that this challenge required SOME designers to create menswear for the first time while other people (Santino) got to create womenswear (as usual) for a tall, slender woman (as usual) and failed at is miserably (as usual, with a few exceptions, see above).
4) Yes. Until the flower garment, everything Nick has designed has been well-received by the judges. That's because everything he's done has been well-made, beautiful, creative, and if not a clear win, definitely in the top, and always very, very safe from being auf'ed.
So, gee, Nick gets a score of 3 out of 4 and Santino gets a score of 0 out of 4. And yet, somehow, Santino stays in and Nick is sent home. I am sorry, but Project Runway jumped the shark last night. It was patently obvious that the producers had their say and kept in a "colorful character" over a "talented designer" and I am just sorry that it was Nick. You should've been in the top 3.
BTW-your outfit for Sasha Cohen was perfect for the ice.
I'm with Jay and I hope they can Santino!
Keep you spirits up because I think you can go as far as your dreams!
You don't need Project Runway, you are the run-away star of the show! You are an amazing, talented designer!
I'm devistated that you are "out". My husband and I were shocked to see it happen. If Santino gets any farther in this competition, PR has lost all credibility with me. He is TERRIBLE!
Keep doing what you are doing. You're amazing!
Much Love!!
Last night's episode broke my heart. I literally GASPED when they said Santino was in. You deserved to be in the final 4 at the LEAST, but definitely the final 3. And your speech about your parents... oh. So sweet.
But I'm not too worried, as I'm sure you're not, either. You already had a fabulous line before you went on PR, and now you've gotten even more exposure - not to mention tons of people now vehemently arguing your dismissal all across the country this morning. I know you'll be fine, and I can't wait to see your next line.
You'll be successful wherever you go - you are great!
:)Heidiann
I seriously shed a tear last night. Please tell me it isn't true!
NICK VERREOS #1 ON PROJECT RUNWAY.
i'd auf your wiedersehen anyday.
much love and best of luck in the future.
d.vo's got your back... and there ain't nothing wrong with that.
Kara's jumpsuit was falling apart on the runway. How was that possibly better? Santino's outfits make his tall thin models look fat and pregnant. Why is he still in? Why?
Anyway, it was your departure episode last night and I cried. You are amazing and I know good things are happening for you!
-may
YOu are by far our favorite designer on the show, We were mortified last night when you lost the challenge. I am not sure why Michael Kors was so rough on you. If you ever design clothes for men, I would be the first to purchase and proudly wear one of your designs. My partner and I have routed for you since the beginning and were sad that you had to go. Iam sure you are veru busy, but please drop us an email to say hello......we would love it
thanks alan festivemen@aol.com
But you went out so gracefully and elegantly.
Nick, you are a fantastic designer, and you seem to be such a wonderful person. I hope your students realize how lucky they are.
P.S. Ever consider designing costumes for Middle Eastern dancers? I would SO love to be the first on my block with a Nick Verreos original. :)
You are my favorite designer of both seasons of Project Runway.
Please don't get discouraged by the elimination.
There are a lot of fans that are looking forward to your success!!!
I'm a bit miffed that the judges/producers are keeping Santino around just to see what his Fashion Week show will look like. First Andre, now you! Why are they chopping the really talented designers because of one flawed designed?
Santino continually overcooks his designs and last night's jumpsuit was just tragic! How to make a Kara totally self conscious about her body -- give her a skin hugging outfit, then make it completely shoddy.
I mean, I'm sure Austin Scarlet would have had a devine Fashion Week show, but at least the judges recognized his one-note designs (gowns, gowns, gowns!).
Now with only four left, Santino has to make it to the final three. How dull would it be with just Daniel V, Chloe, and Kara?
It's the night after and I'm still in a funky state and teary.
I'm so sick of the judges and Michael Kors in particular.
The suit fit Daniel's body well. I could picture him with a men's wallet/pouch to carry. It would have finished the look, and I think it would have been so Daniel.
I really appreciate your eye for beauty and how it translates to the clothes you make. Pursue your passion because the world is definitely in a better place with your designs in it. :)
I cried over your elimination.
I thought you were by far one of the greatest designers on the show, and I think Kara and Santino both had moment where they should have been gone long before you. And I thought your suit for Dan was fcuking amazing!
Even though you've been eliminated, you're going to move on to bigger and better things. I wish you the best of luck in your future successes. I love you Nick!!!
<33, Alyssa
You are a jewel and show how special you are in how you handled last night with grace. I also appreciate authtenticity. I didn't see you speak with Santino and that was OK. Keep being yourself. Shine on!
I know that the show was probably taped months ago, but I am absolutely devestated that you were out last night! you deserved to win the whole thing. I am now boycotting Project Runway (along with many other people) because I just can't stand the fakeness. It's all ratings! i just wanted to let you know that I fully am behind any of your future endevours and will look forward to seeing and BUYING all of your clothing in your clothing lines. You rock my socks off, nick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I cried so hard last night when you were out. That was horrible, and wrong. But I love you. Congratulations on the Brenda Strong dress, it was just STUNNING. These other people are right- you handled the episode with so much grace I just admire you so much. I hope to see big things from you (I friggin expect it!) LOVE YOU.
I think you are an amazing person and an amazing designer. I've like you since the beginning of the season, and was heartbroken to see you leave, especially under such cirumstances. I know it is your dream to have a show in New York, and I really hope that happens for you
This probably sounds really creepy, especially from a 15 year old but I really I meet you some day. Not like "omg i want to like meet a famous person and we can be bffs omg omg" more like just meet you, on the street, in a resturant, whereever. You just seem like a really geniune and nice person who i'd like to talk to
Love,
Anna
WOW i can not believe you had to leave on the show last night! i was so upsett you were my favorite from the first show! i wanted the boys from 35D to be the final 4! then i had a dream last might that you designed my prom dress, haha! i saw your dress at the sag awards and loved the back, i didnt know it was yours! good luck in all you do!
You were my absolute favorite designer from the first episode of this season of Project Runway. I was SO incredibly sorry that you were sacrificed so that Santino could continue to torture all of his with his half-assed construction for one more week...
But, enough of that negativity! After watching you work, I know you will go far. I would have loved to have seen your designs walking the runway for Fashion Week, but that just had to be postponed. I'll be keeping my eye on you!
Wishing you all the success and hapiness in the world.
-Stephanie
Were you robbed? YES. Does this even come close to stopping you from succeeding? HELLZ NAH!
I'm sure perspective will kick in later if it hasn't yet, but no one can take anything away from you because you didn't prevail in a hyper-real world. It's a TV show and a contest, with its own set of rules that may or may not resemble reality. What stands out is that in an obnoxious world where so many people have a profound sense of entitlement, you comport yourself with humility and grace through the highs and the lows. You were a joy to watch from challenge to challenge, and while it's true that I don't know you personally and can only guess, you showed an unmistakable, innate sense of goodness that makes anyone - even strangers - proud of you and what you've done.
Rock on, Nick. Even if the fashion world doesn't fall at your feet - and no one's saying that it won't because you are by no means done conquering it - you will almost certainly shine at whatever you do because of the kind of person you are. Best of luck.
I loved the My Scene Barbie outfit that you made!! I have a My Scene Doll called "Nollee." I liked a lot of your designs. You were my favorite designer on the show. I have a best friend who thought you were good on the show too.
Sincerely,
Maya (7 years old, 2nd grader)
Keep your head up.. there are 131 people just on this post alone that are rooting for you.
Sincerely,
Stacy
I was very upset to hear that you were "out" last night, but all these great comments from people who share my sentiment have warmed my heart. I hope they warm yours. You are definately the Austin Scarlett of this season's Project Runway (the one who leaves to fan's great dismay!).
Your Brenda Strong dress was beautiful; it stood out among all those more famous designers who did dresses for the other "Desperate Housewives." Just as you stand out from the other designers on the show!
I hope to see Nikolaki show at New York Fashion Week soon! Who needs Project Runway?
I was so sad to see you eliminated but you are by the far the most talented designer on that show! I love your work and I love your personality! Your amazing!
Love, Erica
You are such a cutie and a sweet guy!
All of your designs were fabulous!I would model for you anyday!!!
I will dearly miss seeing you!
Luv ya much... and if you're ever in VEGAS!!
I can't believe you're gone!
I luv your designs and you are such a talented man!
I know you will go far in the fashion world.
Mucha suerte, TE QUERRRRO(it's not supposed to have an I) mucho Nick!!
Luv Ya,
Janet
you are still the hottest contestant... duh
or if the link doesn't work
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you're an awesome designer and it is such a shame that you got booted from the show. you are the best on the show and i think it's such a shame...
i will always be rooting for you and for your career.
watch out world, nick verreos is here!
I can't believe you're gone!!! You have been my favorite from the very beginning. Every Wednesday night my friend and I would huddle around his TV sitting on the edges of our seats with fingers crossed making silent bargains with God that you would get through. I just can't believe that Santino is still "in". I'm sure that the judges only keep him around for drama purposes. I'm sure that you will go far with your huge talent and your wonderfully sparkling personality. Good luck!!!
We are so sorry to see you go. You had grown to be our favorite for this season. I thought you would surely win overall. We all falter now and again, but the drive to succeed is what raises us to the top. You have immense talent and don't ever forget it. My wife and I wish you the best in all that is to come.
D
PS. I agree with some of the above posters, that Santino has had a pass on far too many of these challenges. Why that is? Who knows. But Hopefully Chloe or Daniel are able to show that Santino is just a creative mess. Good luck to you again.
And does anyone else think that the two dresses that Santino won the challenges for look VERY similar to each other - extremely similar styles I think.
Going to buy my first barbie doll in 30 years when your design comes out Nick!
-Fashionista in NY
We are so soory to see you leave the show. You and Daniel V. kept us tuned in. Your designs are original and beautiful, you are a great talent. Above all you are a kind, caring soul. We will miss seeing you weekly. I feel as if you have been robbed of a spot in the final 3. We still wish you the best with your future designs.
Take care, and I'm sure your parents are so very proud of you!!
You were and are my favorite from day 1. It was a sad evening this past Wednesday and tears were shed.
I'm still deciding if I plan on watching the show anymore.
Just know that you are a grand talent and have found support in many people.
May your career flourish and your designs worn by all. Thank you for making Wednesday nights a little more interesting.
Good luck with everything. I'll miss your smile and wit.
all the best love xoxo
It's soooo true that you were robbed many times this season. I could NOT believe that N. Hilton choose a different dress! Well, then again, if anyone can get away with wearing a dress that adds 50 lbs to her figure it's her. I'm trying my hardest not to be catty!
It's so funny that when I met my husband he was such a homophobe, and I warned him straight away that he had better check himself if he wants to be with me (queen hag), and NOW he get's just as upset as me when he watches Project Runway and his designer doesn't make it. (You were also his fave this season). I sure learned that man.
I have a blogger, but lost the password. I mainly blog on livejournal now. I want you to know that I adore your work, and that you *ARE* just as lovely as the flirty make up artist said in the "make over" episode.
-Topaz
online handle "ingenuemuse"
Best of luck to all your future endevors. I'll miss you much on the show.
Nikkie
Charleston, SC
Best of luck to all your future endevors. I'll miss you much on the show.
Nikkie
Charleston, SC
Best of luck to all your future endevors. I'll miss you much on the show.
Nikkie
Charleston, SC
Νικολάκη,
σ'αγαπάμε!
Νικολάκη ήσουν τρέλα με την γαλάζια "Greece" φανέλα!!!
'Ησουν επίσης τρέλα όταν στο επεισόδιο "inspiration" διάλεξες έναν σταυρό που θύμιζε ελληνικό νησιώτικο κέντημα. Ήσουν ο καλύτερος σχεδιαστής στο PR. Δεν το λέμε γιατί είσαι μισός έλληνας, αλλά γιατί ήσουν ολόκληρος το καλύτερο παιδί εκεί μέσα! Οι γονείς σου πρέπει να είναι πραγματικά περήφανοι! Συνέχισε να σχεδιάζεις απίστευτα ρούχα και να είσαι πάντα τόσο γλυκός και καλός με όλους. Ακόμα και με τον μισητό Σαντίνο.
σμουτς σμουτς
οι έλληνες θεατές του PR
I was more bummed about your elimination than I was about Austin's, because at least Austin got to show at Fashion Week to avoid finale spoilage. Not so for you, and the fact that you didn't get to show, but Santino and Kara did, is really a tragedy.
I salute you, and if you come out with ready-to-wear, I'll be one of the first in line to buy it.