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Plus, why Bella was the toughest judge on the show.
How have the looks you saw on the runway influenced your personal style?
Tan:We saw a lot of oversized on the runway.
And up to that point, I just wanted to show body.
Gigi:Im inspired by just anyone that has uniqueness.
And I think James [Ford] puts little touches on things that make it unique.
Tan:Its like creating a story in your look we both love that about James in particular.
What was your favorite look each of you wore on the show?
Gigi:Ill say my favorite of yours, and you say your favorite of mine.
Tan:My favorite of yours was the Versace [in] episode one.
Actually, that was one of my favorites.
The full neon I still am obsessed with.
I loved your Met Gala [episode] look with the white lace.
Gigi:I loved having Bella.
Tan:It was so cute watching them together.
Gigi:We all had a laugh together because on the runway, she had really great critique.
And then she sees the people in person and she is just, shes like, I love you.
Youre major, its perfect.
She cant give a critique to people, which obviously just comes from her very sweet heart.
But we had to be like, Bella, you have to say what you didnt like about it.
I know theyre standing in front of you.
Tan:One of the interviewers asked, Who was the toughest judge?
Because she was just so nice.
But I think she said, No, no, I dont want to critique.
And I am like, Bella, you are here as a judge.
Youve got to say something.
Gigi:I mean, Bella truly could style and wear anything.
So Im not even saying shes wrong.
She could put that [design] on and make it look major.
All right, Ill challenge you both then: What was the worst look from the show?
Youve got to be mean judges.
Tan:This person knows I love them so much, but they knew that this was not good.
I think the worst look but the idea was strong was Qaysean [Williams].
Gigi:I agree.
What we generally went on is they only have eight hours to make this thing.
Were going off concept, storytelling.
And my worst look would be…
I really dont like Nigel [Xavier]’s Met Gala [episode] look.
Tan:Oh, yeah.
I wasnt keen on that.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
