Project Runway 412 Recap: "The Finalists Take to the Tents"

I didn't really enjoy the judges' comments, but it was equally clear that they knew that either of the designers could have gone on to Bryant Park (well, in fact, they both did, but that's another story).

Then they asked Chris why he should go to Fashion Week. He responded, "I think that it might be interesting to have a point of view from outside the fashion world. Personally, I think my head would just blow off. I don't know." Remember this; it will matter later.

Then they moved on to Rami's designs. Nina praised the draped dress and criticized the coat. Michael pointed out the evening gown wasn't very practical and the fit in the hip area wasn't very flattering. Nina brushed that aside, calling the dress "a fantasy."

Then Heidi asked Rami why he should go to Fashion Week, and he replied, "This is who I am, this has been my calling since I was six years old." He sounded controlled but emotional.

This is the moment when, in my opinion, Rami won this competition. I don't think either collection dominated. Both were brilliant and interesting. I believe they chose Rami because in that moment he positioned himself as a fashion designer first, last, and foremost, whereas Chris identified himself as a fashion outsider. Michael, Nina, and Heidi even talked about how there have been successful designers who came from a costume design background, but Michael didn't look convinced.

Notice how I slipped the fact that Chris lost in there? It's because I couldn't really say it; I'm still in denial. I can't tell you how much I was pulling for Chris, and wanted to see him continue in the competition. I know he did show at Bryant Park. I'm sure this exposure did nothing but good for his career, and his classy post-auf interview didn't make him look too upset with the outcome.

But my interest in the final winner just went down a notch.

So, who will it be? Jillian, Christian, or, Rami, and why? Distract me from my grief with your guesses.