THANK YOU!!
First of all, I must thank everyone for their overwhelming response to Wednesday night's episode. I arrived in New York on Tuesday and have been so busy with Project Runway that, in fact, I not only missed watching the episode but have not been able to check this blog until today.
And WOW!!! I just about fell off my chair when I started to read all the amazing and supportive messages everyone has been leaving for me from all across the country!
Ironically, Wednesday night was when we taped the Reunion episode. When I was finally able to check my cellphone I knew something was up because I had over 20 voicemails filled with overwhelming support and emotion from all my friends and family. Because this was all said and done 7 months ago, my recollection of what had occurred was somewhat hazy, but it all came back to me when I heard the first message which was from my Dad saying how incredibly proud he was of me.
It's been so great to be back in New York and see everyone again, especially the amazing Project Runway crew. They have been so kind and supportive through this whole experience.
I must give a special THANK YOU to all the NY fans that have been stopping me on the street and yelling out encouraging words. I expected people's first words to be "I'm sorry" but instead they have been "You were robbed!". Things happen for a reason, and you will definitely be seeing more of me.
This past week can be summed up with one special story that happened at the end of the final Fashion Show at Bryant Park. Amongst all the photographers and well-wishers, a mother and her adorable little 7 year old daughter emerged out of all the chaos and timidly approached me holding the My Scene Barbie that I had designed. She was shaking and almost in tears asking me to autograph the box. While I was signing she began telling me how much I inspired her and loved my work, and how she wants to become a designer because of me. This one moment makes everything worth it!
Again, thank you so much for all the wonderful messages. I am humbled and filled with indescribable emotion.
Nick
THANK YOU!!
First of all, I must thank everyone for their overwhelming response to Wednesday night's episode. I arrived in New York on Tuesday and have been so busy with Project Runway that, in fact, I not only missed watching the episode but have not been able to check this blog until today.
And WOW!!! I just about fell off my chair when I started to read all the amazing and supportive messages everyone has been leaving for me from all across the country!
Ironically, Wednesday night was when we taped the Reunion episode. When I was finally able to check my cellphone I knew something was up because I had over 20 voicemails filled with overwhelming support and emotion from all my friends and family. Because this was all said and done 7 months ago, my recollection of what had occurred was somewhat hazy, but it all came back to me when I heard the first message which was from my Dad saying how incredibly proud he was of me.
It's been so great to be back in New York and see everyone again, especially the amazing Project Runway crew. They have been so kind and supportive through this whole experience.
I must give a special THANK YOU to all the NY fans that have been stopping me on the street and yelling out encouraging words. I expected people's first words to be "I'm sorry" but instead they have been "You were robbed!". Things happen for a reason, and you will definitely be seeing more of me.
This past week can be summed up with one special story that happened at the end of the final Fashion Show at Bryant Park. Amongst all the photographers and well-wishers, a mother and her adorable little 7 year old daughter emerged out of all the chaos and timidly approached me holding the My Scene Barbie that I had designed. She was shaking and almost in tears asking me to autograph the box. While I was signing she began telling me how much I inspired her and loved my work, and how she wants to become a designer because of me. This one moment makes everything worth it!
Again, thank you so much for all the wonderful messages. I am humbled and filled with indescribable emotion.
Nick
Comments
Marley = )
You were my favorite from the moment I saw your gorgeous muslin dress (muslin's never looked so good) and I am happy to call myself a fan of yours. I know that we can all expect great things from your bright future and I wish we'd been able to see you shine at Fashion Week.
Congratulations on your success so far and the success that is sure to come. You were a joy to watch and are truly inspiring. I just got my sewing machine back and can't wait to get back to designing. Your fans love you! And of course my Wednesday nights won't be the same...
You totally got robbed! I was rooting for you to win the whole thing, and now the show isn't worth watching anymore. I mean, Kara is still in the running? Bleh. Well I hope you have tons of success and as soon as I can afford one of your fabulous creations I will go to Nikolaki, or wherever you may be and purchase the whole line! I love you so much, hold your head up high because you are beautiful and brilliant!
Kimmy in LA
You are by far my fave from both seasons combined. I can't think of one good reason why you were out and Santino wasn't. You are so talented and I wish you the best with everything you do. I hope to see your designs out and about for years to come!!
Melissa
You're a fab designer and I wish you all the best! I hope to see more of you! I didn't start watching Project Runway season 2 till half way through and right off, you were my fave! You were absolutely CHEATED out of victory! And the pun is intended! Good luck babe and aim for the stars! (as in HOLLYWOOD baby!)
I hope the PR reunion was peaceful and fun. I liked the camraderie of 35D.
Take care!
xoxoxo, Erica
My 8 year old daughter loves that Barbie so much she wants to be just like you! Yesterday, she sewed a button on one of my shirts for the first time.
Know that you are well loved.
Nick, you were totally robbed! I was in shock and a little sad when I found out that you were cut (like so many others posting here, you were one of my favorites!). At the same time I knew that you had made your mark, got incredible exposure, and will go on to bigger and better things. I have no doubt that you will show at Fashion Week when the time is right.
From one creator/teacher to another (I draw my own comic and coach high school sports, so I sort of relate to what you do), I wish you the best of luck and will always support you. I have faith that you will make it happen and enjoy a successful life.
- PMBQ
As my friend and I were commiserating over last Wednesday's episode, we both decided that this season was well worth watching because it introduced us to you and your beautiful designs.
We can't wait to see what the future has in store for you because we suspect it will be wonderful.
(And thank goodness for reruns so we can all still see your gorgeous smile!)
-d
This is my first time commenting on the blog, but really, you were robbed last night. I was so upset just seeing you afterwards on the TV! You were one of the guys I wanted to see win that badly.
Still, glad to hear you made the reunion show and that things are looking great for you. I think you're going to go incredibly far.
I hope she's doing well now.
Nick, I think you were everyone's favorite. You were totally robbed. :(
-#1 Fan
Good luck to you.
For me the show ended when you left.
I was delighted to see your dress at the globes and I am sure I will see more of your work.
You are amazing!
I would really like to meet with you so you can make me my wedding dress for 2007. Please contact me through my email if you read this message. Eres el mejor! Un beso, :)
I think you are a fabulous person. Even though you, indeed, were horribly robbed... you went out with absolute grace. You never had to hide anything or lie on the runway. You showed tremendous integrity on the show. Your talent is exceptional, and should feel remarkable considering that thousands of people across the nation agree with me. :-)
Love,
Marianne
We were so dissapointed that you didn't make it to the top 3. We were hoping that you at least made it to the Top 4, so we could have at least seen some of your designs at the Fashion Week. You were definetely robbed and we're skipping the final episode because you are not in it.
Sigh...
We love you !!!!
Michael and Gang
I can't help but to wonder if you might be hinting at something in the works when you say that we will be seeing more of you. I hope so, because along with all of your many, many fans, I'm already missing you. In fact, I think I'll fashion some Valentine's chocolates into my very own little Nick doll, sprinkle with confectioners sugar, and swallow it down, yum....yum. [Hope that wasn't too graphic for you ;-) ] But seriously, here's wishing you and your beau a lovely Valentine's day. He is a lucky man, that one.
I don't want to say you were robbed because you may have won the grand prize. Is "winning" Project Runway being the last designer standing? I don't know about that. How many times do we hear nothing from the winner of a reality show and yet the lower-placing contestants go on to have big careers and successes? You have a lot of loyal fans and you've shown your beautiful designs to millions of viewers, plus you had such class and integrity that most people are going to remember you and your work with fond memories, instead of bitterness or betrayal.
I wish you'd gone to Fashion Week but ultimately that doesn't determine true success. You're already a success! You have a handsome partner, you have loving friends and family, you have a Barbie, and you made it through the grueling reality TV circuit intact. The world is yours.
On a selfish note, I will miss seeing you and your great runway walk on my TV. Now I only have Drew and Cheryl on Dancing With the Stars to root for every week.
Just remember Nick: Life is a banquet, and some poor suckers are starving to death.
Has you neice gotten her MyScene Barbie yet? Did she love it?
Good Luck in everything you do.
~ Brandie
All of your fans would love to keep hearing from you and were the future takes you.
Please keep us updated!
Un abrazo, Adri
I commented before about how you were robbed, and was only slightly catty about N. Hilton's choice of dress. The thing is, that was the first time I knew without question that you were robbed, I mean, that dress makes a skinny girl look about 16 *months* pregnant.
O well.
I've adjusted to you being off the show, so I won't be sullen this Wednesday if you're not in the episode. (If I recall they "hire back" some of the eliminated designers to help the remaining designers at some point, and I don't know if you'll be there)
It's a wonderful picture of you reunited with your "muse" from project runway. (Oddly enough, "Muse" has been my nickname for years, and years, but that's another story for another time).
I LOVE, love, love what you design and can not wait to be able to afford something you created. Maybe I'll just have to become famous and have you design all of my dresses.
Please don't get jaded. A couple years from now you may get tired of all of the attention, but I'll still want to run up and say hi if I see you.
-Topaz
Santa Rosa, CA.
(online handl= "ingenuemuse")
You should be proud of your time on the show. It is obvious that you not only have talent but also style and class.
Best of luck, Carole
When I read interviews about you and your partner, it really gave me hope that someday, I hope that will happend to me.
Good luck on everything Nick. You have a big ol' fan here in Minneapolis!
Allen :)
I wish you good luck with everything!
i wish you the very best of luck in your career - and hope to see you on the streets of NYC one day too!
Love,
Ashley D
Baltimore
You've been an absolute fave of mine all season, Nick. Not only do I admire your fantastic design sensibility, but you are also a strong and positive gay role model for young men (and women!) across America. Your sense of self is beautiful.
On a side note, you're ADORABLE, and if I wasn't already married... :)
I wish you all the luck and blessings in the world. We'll be watching!
you've been my favorite from day one!
I need to find one of those MyScene Barbies for my 4 year-old daughter, er... I mean, ME!
I am thankful that I have been introduced to your classy designs and I am *certain* that greatness will come your way!
If you ever make it out to San Francisco, drop me a line...My friend Jeff and I would love to take you out for a drink!
Cheers!
At this point, I really don't care about who wins, because I only wanted you to win. Nonetheless.. when I can go to Nordstrom's and buy a Nikolaki original, I will be happy. You deserve to take the fasion industry by storm.
οι κριτές στο PR είναι απλά μαλάκες και φαίνεται ότι α. δεν έχουν φύγει ποτέ από αυτήν την κωλοχώρα ή β. στην περίπτωση της Heidi έχουν ξεχάσει πώς ντύνεται ο κόσμος στην Ευρώπη. Ακόμα και στην Ελλάδα οι άνδρες πλέον φοράνε mascara και στέκες στα μαλλιά. Και τι βγήκε και είπε ο παν-γελοίος Michael Kors για τα Golden Girls , it's really fucking beyond me. Δεν ξαναγοράζω τίποτα από τον Michael Kors! Είναι τελείως μαλάκας!
Από σένα όμως περιμένω πολλά, κι ελπίζω σύντομα να μπορώ ν'αγοράζω ρούχα σου παντού, να τα βλέπω σε χορογραφίες και σε τελετές βραβείων.
Ψηλά το κεφάλι, είσαι ο καλύτερος!
xoxoxo
Άννα,
Νέα Υόρκη
Erin
Glad to hear that your NYC visit was fun! You really are inspiring more people than you think! ;-)
Perhaps you could stop by on my blog:
http://conversationsaboutfashion.blogspot.com/
Could we get you to come on as a guest? Id love it! Best of luck in all you do!
Cheers!
Cindy
It sounded like they did a voice over edit on Heidi's original dismissal speech. Any idea why?
You're a great spirit, please never change for the industry.
Wishing you best of luck and much success.
~Boncuk
LOVE YOU NICK!
How about a show ala Christopher Lowell, except on fashion instead of home decorating? You could have your own line of sewing gadgets. OR hosting a show on makeovers since you know so much about hair, makeup, and of course, fashion?
This is going to sound bizarre simply because I don’t know you but I feel like I do, which in itself is nuts. I hated to see you go on Project Runway, but mostly because I think you had the potential to win. Several times I felt like one of you guys were robbed (Andre was robbed twice) but I digress because it’s not going to change today. I could sit here and say Santino is an arse, or that Kara should have been sent home a while ago, but again that wouldn’t change last Wednesday. See the reason I was so excited was because last year I loved Jay, I never dreamed that he would win because well he didn’t in my opinion fit the mold that I felt had been set. I was just as shocked as Kara Saun was when they announced Jay the winner, heck even Jay was shocked.
However you have moved on to bigger and better things and I hope only the best for you and your family. I did want to send you this website, it has brought a smile to my face after a long day, hopefully it can do the same for you after long days. Good luck and keep that head held high!
http://clarako.com/I_Like_You.swf
As Tim said at bravotv.com in his blog “Oh, dear Uncle Nick, we shall miss you!”
You were totally robbed last Wednesday, and you definitely should have been in the final three.
Please know that you have impressed and inspired many people with your class, talent and attitude and became almost a role model, which is quite an achievement in itself. The international flair of your designs is exactly the thing the next big American designer should have (it is utterly lacking in the current market!): this country absolutely needs more influence from open-minded, multiculturally-oriented people who will think outside the insularity box. Please do not stop on your way to becoming that next big American designer! Be confident that you have the support of all of us behind you.
Best of luck in all of your future endeavors!
Nata
p.s. Almodovar is my favorite director, too!
Thanks for creating this blog and sharing your experience of the show with us. Last Wednesday's show made me heartsick, and I'll join the chorus of folks who think you were totally robbed. I loved your designs most of all and was so sad that I wouldn't be able to see your collection in the season finale. But I do believe that great things are in store for you. Know that all your loving fans are looking forward to cheering on your many successes to come!
I look forward to seeing much more of your beautiful work.
we love you!!!!
wonderful picture you've got here!! Tarah is stunning and it's so good to see you!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Also, my mom had a dream about you after you got voted off- she dreamed you were her son, and even though you were disappointed about getting voted off, everyone decided it was for the best. I think that's pretty hilarious.
Love you! Happy V-Day!
You're an intriguing guy with incredible passion. I'm sure that carries over into most areas of your life.
I wish this wasn't so public, because I'd really like to flirt with you. Of course, I could do that if I had a more private way to contact you.
Hmmm..... I may be reached at (and spammers beware!) Just_Me at earthlink (put a dot here) net
Hope to hear from you! Really...
Did I mention I'm . . .
I'd just like to say thank you so much for your great designing, drive, and initiative on PR. I was rooting for you till the end and hope you keep us updated on your new work. Congrats on your dress at the SAG 2006. Keep your name out there for us!
I really have a kinship with your design philosophy (I am a fine artist)and infact, the fashion world has inspired me to create a body of work with fashion as the subject matter. You are an influence to many!
gnn0509@gmail.com
I just discovered your blog tonight.
Hubby and I are big fans of yours.
Absolutely thrilled to see your star shining with the SAG awards.
Barbie is also sold out already?!!
You go!!!
Thank you for sharing your talent on Project Runway.
We are heartily sorry to see you go so soon, but your star will shine.
Have a blessed day.
Sinceramente, aprecio mucho tu pasión por el arte y la moda, y también las emociones y los sentimientos que mostraste siempre - para mí sigues siendo el alma del programa.
I'M THROUGH WITH PROJECT RUNWAY. THE ONLY WAY I'LL EVER WATCH THE SHOW AGAIN IS WHEN I KNOW NICK IS GONNA BE ON IT.
The producers damn well better give Nick his own show next season. YOU ARE WAY COOLER THAN ANYONE ON SEASON 1 or 2.
Nick, you better start making cheap mensware ASAP because the only garments i'm wearing from now on are going to be designed by Nick Verreos.
The other day, I put my Banana Republic credit card in the garbage disposal. I can't stomach the though of wearing clothes Santino may have had a part in.
I don't need crazy feathers and trinkets and rags dangling off my clothes. I need simple, sophisticated clothes designed by a real designer. Nick Verreos.
SANTINO SMOKES CRACK. This is what they didn't show you for the inspiration episode. Santino pulled out his crack pipe before going around to take pictures. I saw from across the street!
Nick, you are 100% #1 in my book.
I don't know how to say this without sounding like I copied what the nice lady with her daughter said, but here it goes.
I watched last season of Project Runway and thought, oh, that's cool, their designs are ok...i like this show.
And then I tuned in to this season. I arrived a bit late, when there were only about 9 designers, and you immediately popped out at me with your fashion sense and eye for design. Again, I thought, what a great opportunity for these designers. As I kept watching, I realized what creativity it took to design these garments, to be criticized by your peers and judges, and to have the opportunity to do what you loved. I was hooked.
I'm currently a college student, studying visual communications and graphic design. Seeing what you are able to do has seriously made me rethink my career choices. I want to be a designer, like you. There is no way that I could ever be as good as you, but I'm shooting for the stars.
You're an inspiration, and you are loved by the world. Thank you for being you.
Coral
I love how you represented yourself and I loved when you talked about your family. You were the only one that appealed to me as REAL. Someone to relate. Plus being Latino was a plus. I myself am from Guatemala and I love to see more Spanish Designers. You belong with Oscar De La Renta, Narcisco Rodriguez, Carlos Miele, and Carolina Herrera.
Where can we find Nick Verreos designs?????
I continue to wear it because I wanted you to win!
I don't know why it took me so long to google your name, but I am delighted to provide some feedback and that there are so many others to validate your talent. I am happier still to know what label to look for to see what else you've got out there. I'm looking forward to my trip to LA in hopes of finding some of your work.
-Sionell
Soy super admiradora tuya! I can't wait for the day when I will be able to wear a Nick Verreos dress. You are so great as a person and as a designer. I know this is your passion and you will succeed. I wish you the best of luck. Can't wait until I am able to wear one of your fabulous designs.....
--Liliana from LA
you're my hero, nick!
You are an amazing designer and human being! May you be rich and successful as your humanity and soul. Project "Doneway" happened at the end of Espisode 10. As you never lift anyone up by bringing someone down, I will defer other comments and trust your growing fan club brings much to your modus operandi.
heart
christian
"Auf Wiedersehen"
I am an engineer, and I get dressed by my partner who is an interior designer, but I definitely love the simplicity and elegance of your designs. I just want to mention that I am glad you shared Venezuelan background.
besos,Teresa.
-good luck in everything you do
you are such an awesome designer and you seem so nice and awesome in real life! you inspired me to become a fashion designer when i get out of high school and i cant wait to be in the fashion industry:)
i was also wondering if you are able to post a website where i can order a special edition barbie doll. thank you so much..
<3 katherine
Of all the contestants on Runway, you were the one and only "STAR".
Much Love!
Limited