i wouldn't feel sorry for the models - it's just a job and a pretty cushy one at that. i bet they have a good laugh amongst themselves about the horrors they have to wear.
i agree it's vile but if the tiana b one has some good reviews, i wonder if the fabric looks worse under the studio lights than it really is.
i must be the only one who didn't think kathy looked good. i agree she looked better than anyone else but she didn't look good IMO. as i've always thought kathy to be really honest, i was also a bit surprised about how she kept raving about how much she loved it and couldn't wait to wear it out. (still giggling at blake's 7 and the turkey analogy)