Same show, same drama as the new season of Project Runway commences. This is not your ordinary Lifetime Channel show—you will see no dramatic script-written conflicts here. The show brings with it the fiercest competitors with the hopes of walking down Bryant Park’s runway with their very own collection. Six episodes have passed since the start of the ninth season. This episode, however, sends the contestants back to the classroom, where they design avant-garde outfits created with the help of a student from the Harlem School of Arts.
As always, standout characters make the show worth watching. For me, this season’s watchable players are Bert Keeter, Joshua McKinley, and Anya Chee. Bert, the show’s oldest contestant, brings a bit of senility to the show. He can be seen mumbling expletives under his breath and mouthing off to his peers. Josh, on the other hand, is this season’s “fierce” competitor (a la Christian Siriano). He is not afraid to tell it like it is, and is less than sensitive if he offends any other contestants. Anya is my favorite designer this season. Her looks are really fresh, and I love how she incorporates her culture into her fashion style. Look at me, going on about trends. Please don’t think I know anything about fashion! Your go-to source for fashion is Amanda from Broke’s the New Black.
Next episode (airing Thursday, September 8) will be a team challenge that goes so awry, Tim Gunn calls an intervention. I guess only one thing really is certain—in fashion, one day you’re in, and the next, you’re out.
Until next time! Auf wiedersehen!
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