Out With A Bang

So as you all know, tonight was the season premier of Season 5 of Project Runway, and from the beginning I think this season will be veryyyy different from any other season, at least within the past couple.

For one thing, the designers themselves were a very interesting bunch to say the least. We already found ourselves in the presence of a wannabe Christian ("girlicious" Blayne from Washington) as well as their stereotyped "rock" designer (Stella), "raw" designer (Daniel), and "dangerously combustible" designer, Suede, who truly enjoys speaking in the third person (and using a vocabulary that includes the word "whackadoodle").



From just the introductions and the brief look at the portfolios, I immediately found Kelli, Kenley (who's name I just cant into because of this), Leane, Wesley, Keith, and Emily to be the ones I admired the most. I know that's a lot, but bear with me. I need time to bond with my characters, or save myself from loyalty before they put out a hideous outfit or say something dumb. It's a process, really.




So, on to the first challenge. They repeated a challenge that was completed in Season One, where each designer had a budget of $75 to shop at a grocery store and make an "innovative" outfit. And, surprisingly enough, not only did almost every designer grab tablecloths, but almost every designer was surprised that almost every designer grabbed tablecloths (um... it's basically fabric, and by far the easiest way out. And you think you're a genius because you thought of it??) As usual, Tim Gunn ranted about it and then left. As usual, the models came in and there were issues, and as usual, one designer was 'frustrated' at her lack of resources because she picked them out herself and they weren't working (did you expect to get sympathy or a second run to the store?) But overall, I think the worst design was thankfully eliminated (seriously... a white coat with yellow rubber gloves? I was frankly creeped by the designer from then on anyway), and we're off to a good start. There are a lot of dynamic designers and design ethic so I think that will make for a very entertaining season.

making it work....

So the quick intro...Hi this is the initial type-o apology, if you know me you know my fingers have a difficulty keeping up with the words spilling out of my brain as i type. So typeo's they will happen sorry.My hands may not be able to handle simple posts but they can easily feather or blind stitch in the dark, it can't be explained. if i tried i would mistype it anyway.

so tomorrow is a big night for people who enjoy clothing, sarcasm, design, and catch phrases. Season 5 of project runways starts ( this is the last season on bravo in NYC before the big move to Lifetime which will be filmed in LA). and since this blog kind of has a clothes horse theme, you will be hearing lots about this show, and i wanted to give a quick review (with snarky comments and pictures)to anyone who might read this and be unfamiliar with this piece of reality TV gold

A group of designers from many different locations, back rounds, and styles come together armed with egos and sharpened Ginghers at Parsons school for design. there have been everything from fashion to costume designers. in past seasons (costumers have made it far but have yet to win a season, i think the costumers are slightly under appreciated at times on the show...i have a theory that Nina or Kors were bullied by costumers in their youth and now are a bit biased.) any way. self taught home sewing moms to pretty well known couture designers. stitching hippies and punk rockers with neck tatts. the contestants are slowly eliminated through challenges where they must create a look from scratch usually with specific limits in budget, time, and themes. The final group of designers show a collection at Fashion Week in Bryant Park ( kind of a big deal) and the the winner gets some cash, a car, and quality time with Tim Gunn .

The people who decide the fate of these hopefuls are a quirky crew themselves. We have Heidi Klum well known super model and baby making machine. she has been preggers in 85% of the shows in the last 5 years, she has 3 babies, she and seal are going for six. wow. and the woman does it all in heels and mini skirts ! she is a she-ro of mine.


We also have Nina Garcia editor of Elle magazine for now, but soon to switch over to Marie Claire.Also, there is Michael Kors, fashion designer only ever seen in jeans and a black T and blazer. the only thing that changes is the mans coloring, in seasons past he has gone a little tan crazy ....



Last but certainly not least we have Mr. Tim Gunn. The man is a style guru. always perfectly starched and always on point. Seriously all they have to do is follow the man's advice and you are set. Most commonly known for his catch phrases make it work, this worries me, and carry on. One day i would like to co host a show with him on the style network. Or maybe a reality TV show where he christian and i live in NYC. Tim and i frolic in the fashion district. i starch his shirts, christian gets Tim to experiment with new hair products and every episode ends in a mini monologue by Tim in which he gives some fashion or styling tip that can also double as some kind of deep life lesson.
Finally I will close this ridiculously long post with some videos... the commercial for the new season. and a great SNL skit that is on point.
-casey