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'Project Runway:' Life's no picnic

Posted by Joanna Weiss July 17, 2008 12:36 AM

Boy, these "Project Runway" contestants know what's expected of them, TV-wise. Either that or they're prepped from the start to project obnoxious confidence. But it's hard to breathe in a roomful of Santinos. Worst offender: Blayne, who is trying a little too hard to be this season's Christian Siriano, and who apparently thinks "girlicious" is an original term. Don't tell Robin Antin!

And here's the rub: They've studied the show enough to be distastefully cocky, but not enough to realize that when you're sent to the supermarket to find dress materials, you shouldn't start with a tablecloth? (Honestly, I wasn't impressed with Korto's kale-and-tomato collar, either.) The judges picked the right winner. As for the bottom two, it was a toss-up.

But the most entertaining part of tonight's season premiere? The previews for next week's epiosde. Tim Gunn is in fine form: "It's a pterodactyl out of a gay Jurassic Park," he says of somebody's dress. Let's hope he'll be able to be just as perfect on Lifetime next year.

2 comments so far...
  1. I have never seen a larger group of morons. After viewing last night's episode, I weep for the future of fashion.

    While they were studying previous seasons for tips on attitude, they should have also tried out some of the challenges. For instance, each season features one based on non-traditional materials. And I sincerely hope that some of them will be able to produce a garment for someone who is not a stick insect, because you know that's also a task they're likely to face.

    Posted by E July 17, 08 08:26 AM
  1. The three low placers deserved to be there. I wish less time had been spent on their personal angst etc and more focus on the creativity of the other contestants who earned the points to go on, but had little time in the spotlight for their interesting design details.

    Posted by Kathy Ludgate July 17, 08 02:56 PM
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