‘Project Runway’ 17 might be history, now that Colombian designer Sebastian Grey handily won the season with his sophisticated and cohesive collection of wearable upscale outfits inspired by his homeland. But we wanted to know how fans felt about the changes to the reality show staple now that it has returned to Bravo.
Yes, more than a few long-time viewers — 12% of those who voted in our poll — found the changes to be somewhat jarring, especially the fact that mentor Tim Gunn and host Heidi Klum are gone. Here’s hoping that news of their collaboration with Amazon on a fashion series will arrive soon. But those who left comments had more positive than negative to say about the additions to the show.
A typical comment was shared by Victoria Ekholm, who wrote: “I did miss Tim Gunn, a fabulous mentor and teacher, but I thought Christian did great for a first-time mentor.
Yes, more than a few long-time viewers — 12% of those who voted in our poll — found the changes to be somewhat jarring, especially the fact that mentor Tim Gunn and host Heidi Klum are gone. Here’s hoping that news of their collaboration with Amazon on a fashion series will arrive soon. But those who left comments had more positive than negative to say about the additions to the show.
A typical comment was shared by Victoria Ekholm, who wrote: “I did miss Tim Gunn, a fabulous mentor and teacher, but I thought Christian did great for a first-time mentor.
- 6/18/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
No Tim Gunn. No Heidi Klum. And a controversial first elimination that caused a ruckus when fans declared that the wrong designer was sent packing. Yes, according to longtime viewers of “Project Runway,” its return to Bravo for its 17th season had a decidedly bumpy beginning.
It was clear to many that sweet-natured designer Frankie Lewis was out of her league when her curvy model was falling out of her so-called body suit as she walked down the runway. But the two new judges — Elaine Welteroth, former editor of “Teen Vogue” and designer Brandon Maxwell, who has dressed both Lady Gaga and Michelle Obama — joined “Elle” editor-in-chief Nina Garcia, the lone survivor from previous incarnations, in opting to snip snooty Cavanagh Baker for a too-simple but at least wearable outfit.
But after that initial misstep (Frankie was duly given the heave-ho on episode 2), the revamped show with its snazzy Instagram...
It was clear to many that sweet-natured designer Frankie Lewis was out of her league when her curvy model was falling out of her so-called body suit as she walked down the runway. But the two new judges — Elaine Welteroth, former editor of “Teen Vogue” and designer Brandon Maxwell, who has dressed both Lady Gaga and Michelle Obama — joined “Elle” editor-in-chief Nina Garcia, the lone survivor from previous incarnations, in opting to snip snooty Cavanagh Baker for a too-simple but at least wearable outfit.
But after that initial misstep (Frankie was duly given the heave-ho on episode 2), the revamped show with its snazzy Instagram...
- 6/15/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
“Project Runway” came back to Bravo on Thursday night for its 17th season. Gone was host Heidi Klum and mentor Tim Gunn. In their place were model Karlie Kloss and Season 4 winner Christian Siriano. The new workroom is bright, airy and more spacious. The Brother sewing machines were new. And the eager mass of 16 contestants is probably among the most diverse cast of competitors ever. The models come in an array of sizes. And, for the first time ever, there is even an Asian transgender model named MiMi Tao, who was declared “a real goddess” by her delighted designer, Kovid Kapoor.
As for the judges, Nina Garcia, Elle’s editor-in-chief, is the only old-timer to return. Joining her is Elaine Welteroth, the former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, and designer Brandon Maxwell, who did Lady Gaga‘s sleeveless black gown for the recent Oscars and has dressed the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama.
As for the judges, Nina Garcia, Elle’s editor-in-chief, is the only old-timer to return. Joining her is Elaine Welteroth, the former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, and designer Brandon Maxwell, who did Lady Gaga‘s sleeveless black gown for the recent Oscars and has dressed the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama.
- 3/15/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
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