Project Runway Season 6 Episode 1
By Wimzie Prints
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I have been counting down the days to the new season of Project Runway. I've been a huge fan since the first season, but was especially anxious this year because it was filmed at my Alma Matter, The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles.
The first challenge did not disappoint. Each of the contestants were asked to design a Hollywood Red Carpet look that reflected their personal point of view. They were given a budget of $200.
Mentor and show co-host Tim Gunn seemed to be his same fabulous self, clad in his signature black suit dishing out constructive criticism to the designers.
Drama in the work room began with FIDM Alumn Johnny Sakalis (I'm trying not to be partial to my fellow alumni but one can't help remembering that last year's winner was a FIDM grad...Not to mention many finalists in seasons past) who begins to have some self doubt issues. I don't think he had anything to worry about because he sent a beautiful and innovative gown out onto the runway.
Designer Mitchell Hall completed (or rather, didn't complete) an indecent, sheer dress due to some technical difficulties. Frankly, I was very embarrassed for his poor model. He barely squeeked through to the next round, having been in the bottom three. I think the judges, including guest Lindsey Lohan, were curious to see what he could produce in the future so they decided not to give him the boot.
Although I had really high hopes for self-employed designer Qristyl Frazier because she claims to design for real women with real curves (i.e. myself) her gown was an 80's prom dress gone wrong in my opinion.
At first appearance I thought Malvin Vien would be one to watch, since designers with the weirdest hair-do's always seem to be incredibly talented. Unfortunately I thought his look was a little too casual for a Red Carpet Runway event.
Ari Fish, who seemed to be from another planet, had an interesting concept but it was so far out of the box that nobody really got it. Unfortunately she was "out" and the first to go home.
The winner, Christopher Straub, a self-taught designer from Minnasota created a beautiful gown that was discribed by judge Michael Kors as "edgy and cute". I agreed with him and thought he was diserving of immunity for the next challenge. Too bad I had to wait a whole week to see the next episode!
I have been counting down the days to the new season of Project Runway. I've been a huge fan since the first season, but was especially anxious this year because it was filmed at my Alma Matter, The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles.
The first challenge did not disappoint. Each of the contestants were asked to design a Hollywood Red Carpet look that reflected their personal point of view. They were given a budget of $200.
Mentor and show co-host Tim Gunn seemed to be his same fabulous self, clad in his signature black suit dishing out constructive criticism to the designers.
Drama in the work room began with FIDM Alumn Johnny Sakalis (I'm trying not to be partial to my fellow alumni but one can't help remembering that last year's winner was a FIDM grad...Not to mention many finalists in seasons past) who begins to have some self doubt issues. I don't think he had anything to worry about because he sent a beautiful and innovative gown out onto the runway.
Designer Mitchell Hall completed (or rather, didn't complete) an indecent, sheer dress due to some technical difficulties. Frankly, I was very embarrassed for his poor model. He barely squeeked through to the next round, having been in the bottom three. I think the judges, including guest Lindsey Lohan, were curious to see what he could produce in the future so they decided not to give him the boot.
Although I had really high hopes for self-employed designer Qristyl Frazier because she claims to design for real women with real curves (i.e. myself) her gown was an 80's prom dress gone wrong in my opinion.
At first appearance I thought Malvin Vien would be one to watch, since designers with the weirdest hair-do's always seem to be incredibly talented. Unfortunately I thought his look was a little too casual for a Red Carpet Runway event.
Ari Fish, who seemed to be from another planet, had an interesting concept but it was so far out of the box that nobody really got it. Unfortunately she was "out" and the first to go home.
The winner, Christopher Straub, a self-taught designer from Minnasota created a beautiful gown that was discribed by judge Michael Kors as "edgy and cute". I agreed with him and thought he was diserving of immunity for the next challenge. Too bad I had to wait a whole week to see the next episode!
posted by Wimzie Prints at 8/28/2009 09:04:00 PM
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