If it were up to us, "Project Runway" would never be "out," it would just play on a loop 24/7/365.
Sadly, Season 14 will say auf wiedersehen on Thursday, November 5th, so now seems like a good time to take stock and rank the previous 13 seasons, with the expectation that the 2015 season will probably fall somewhere in the middle of the pack once it's done. (Tim Gunn "hated" Season 14, but there have been worse.) Every season of PR is a precious, unique little rhinestone, but, like the judges, we have our favorites -- and now it's Our turn to be biased.
So here's our very subjective but still definitive worst-to-best ranking, which may only be challenged by a glare from Nina Garcia, an eye roll from Michael Kors, a "make it work" from Tim Gunn, or an "out" from Heidi Klum.
13. Season 11 (aka 'Teams')Maybe it seemed like a good, or at least dramatic,...
Sadly, Season 14 will say auf wiedersehen on Thursday, November 5th, so now seems like a good time to take stock and rank the previous 13 seasons, with the expectation that the 2015 season will probably fall somewhere in the middle of the pack once it's done. (Tim Gunn "hated" Season 14, but there have been worse.) Every season of PR is a precious, unique little rhinestone, but, like the judges, we have our favorites -- and now it's Our turn to be biased.
So here's our very subjective but still definitive worst-to-best ranking, which may only be challenged by a glare from Nina Garcia, an eye roll from Michael Kors, a "make it work" from Tim Gunn, or an "out" from Heidi Klum.
13. Season 11 (aka 'Teams')Maybe it seemed like a good, or at least dramatic,...
- 11/4/2015
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
In HitFix's new feature "Waxing Episodic," we reflect on an episode of television we'll never forget. I don't know a single person who believes "Project Runway" is at its best now, but the decade-old reality competition is still chugging along, and that's a remarkable feat for a show that peaked in terms of sheer entertainment value at the end of its first season. Yes, season one. Say what you will about the subsequent cycles, which have included some of the most hilarious contestants (Santino Rice, Laura Bennett, the loopy, lovable puppetrix Elisa Jimenez) and undeniable talents (Christian Siriano, Mondo Guerra, Leanne Marshall) in reality history, but "Project Runway" has almost always required trumped-up workroom drama to keep us coming back. Season three succeeded with the Jeffrey Sebelia cheating allegations and season eight offered up an irritating, intriguing teacher's pet in the form of winner Gretchen Jones, but the duller seasons...
- 3/20/2015
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
When Emmy nominations come out, I can’t stop ranking and re-ranking which nominees deserve to win most — which is not the same thing as a prediction. This practice is a compulsion and a gift (or something), and today I’m cementing my personal picks for one of my favorite categories: Outstanding Reality Competition. I’m so passionate about this hokey topic, I’ve even added a seventh nominee out of pure frustration. The actual nominees are The Amazing Race (ugh, sigh), The Voice, Top Chef, Project Runway, So You Think You Can Dance, and Dancing with the Stars. We’ll rank those in a second, but for argument’s sake, here’s my pick for a seventh-place show.
7. American Idol
I’m of two minds when it comes to the topsy-turvy, talent-heavy, routinely annoying twelfth season of American Idol: The level of competing distaff talent was astonishing, and...
7. American Idol
I’m of two minds when it comes to the topsy-turvy, talent-heavy, routinely annoying twelfth season of American Idol: The level of competing distaff talent was astonishing, and...
- 7/23/2013
- by Louis Virtel
- The Backlot
Much as I forswore never again to take on the thankless task of recapping a Project Runway season from beginning to end like I did last year (unless, ahem, you wanna throw some major cashish my way) we have to, just simply have to, watch the PR All Stars premiere Thursday January 5 at 9/8 central on Lifetime. I mean, how can we not? So let's take a look at the contestants and try to figure out why they're putting themselves through this hell again.
First of all you need to be aware that there will be nary a leggy German supermodel with a proclivity towards short hems in sight, nor a dashing and debonair silver-haired bespectacled and impeccably dressed mentor who's been known to give out hugs on occasion, nor a famed designer who can cut one dead with merely a sentence tossed their way. Yep. No Klum, No Kors, No Gunn.
First of all you need to be aware that there will be nary a leggy German supermodel with a proclivity towards short hems in sight, nor a dashing and debonair silver-haired bespectacled and impeccably dressed mentor who's been known to give out hugs on occasion, nor a famed designer who can cut one dead with merely a sentence tossed their way. Yep. No Klum, No Kors, No Gunn.
- 1/4/2012
- by Holly Cara Price
- Aol TV.
Vibrant collections dominate New York Fashion Week, but what designer did it best?
Leanne Marshall, the Season 5 winner of Project Runway, is known for her lack of color, as she focuses more on the architectural elements of pieces. That’s why she shocked crowds at her Sept. 10 runway show, making a bold choice with neon yellow! Meanwhile, fellow fab designer Prabal Gurung chose purple as his dominant hue, also incorporating patterns in his designs.
What do You think, HollywoodLifers — which colored collection was your favorite?
Fashion Week Frenzy!
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Malin Akerman & More Stars Step Out For ‘Project Runway’ Season 9 Finale Show! Justin Bieber, Vanessa Hudgens & More — Fashion’s Night Out’s Biggest Stars! Pics! Justin Bieber Grabs Pizza During Fashion’s Night Out — He’s Just Like Us! View Poll...
Leanne Marshall, the Season 5 winner of Project Runway, is known for her lack of color, as she focuses more on the architectural elements of pieces. That’s why she shocked crowds at her Sept. 10 runway show, making a bold choice with neon yellow! Meanwhile, fellow fab designer Prabal Gurung chose purple as his dominant hue, also incorporating patterns in his designs.
What do You think, HollywoodLifers — which colored collection was your favorite?
Fashion Week Frenzy!
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Malin Akerman & More Stars Step Out For ‘Project Runway’ Season 9 Finale Show! Justin Bieber, Vanessa Hudgens & More — Fashion’s Night Out’s Biggest Stars! Pics! Justin Bieber Grabs Pizza During Fashion’s Night Out — He’s Just Like Us! View Poll...
- 9/10/2011
- by HL
- HollywoodLife
It’s hard to believe that seven seasons have passed in the “Project Runway” realm, and it looks like Season 8 may be the best so far.
Coming up on July 29th, Heidi Klum & Co. return to the Lifetime network at 9pm to show off a whole new cast of designing hopefuls.
This time around, the contestants are more diverse than ever, with plenty of men and women, young and not-so-young competing for the prize.
The Season 8 Cast of “Project Runway” is:
A. J. Thouvenot
Age: 26
Hometown: St. Louis, Mo
Profession: Designer for TrashBiscuit
Favorite Designer: Heatherette, Jeremy Scott, John Galliano
Andy South
Age: 23
Hometown: Waipahu, Hi
Profession: Freelance designer, and personal assistant to another designer.
Favorite Designer: Yohji Yamamoto, John Galliano
April Johnston
Age: 21
Hometown: Savannah, Ga
Profession: Just graduated from college
Favorite Designer: Alexander McQueen, John Galliano
Casanova
Age: 33
Hometown: Astoria, NY
Profession: Fashion designer
Favorite Designer: John Galliano...
Coming up on July 29th, Heidi Klum & Co. return to the Lifetime network at 9pm to show off a whole new cast of designing hopefuls.
This time around, the contestants are more diverse than ever, with plenty of men and women, young and not-so-young competing for the prize.
The Season 8 Cast of “Project Runway” is:
A. J. Thouvenot
Age: 26
Hometown: St. Louis, Mo
Profession: Designer for TrashBiscuit
Favorite Designer: Heatherette, Jeremy Scott, John Galliano
Andy South
Age: 23
Hometown: Waipahu, Hi
Profession: Freelance designer, and personal assistant to another designer.
Favorite Designer: Yohji Yamamoto, John Galliano
April Johnston
Age: 21
Hometown: Savannah, Ga
Profession: Just graduated from college
Favorite Designer: Alexander McQueen, John Galliano
Casanova
Age: 33
Hometown: Astoria, NY
Profession: Fashion designer
Favorite Designer: John Galliano...
- 7/22/2010
- GossipCenter
For the first time in history, "Project Runway" season 5, ran all female finalists on its final judgment day, October 15. Leanne Marshall came as the winner, followed by Korto Momolu on the second place, and Kenley Collins on the third.
All the judges including "Runway" mentor, Tim Gunn who replaced Jennifer Lopez who suffered foot injury, agreed that the designer from Portland won the competition because of her modern, clean look, and sustainable fabrics design. But they also argued that Marshall's final collection which were shown at New York's Fashion Week had too many flaps or petals. As one of the judges, Michael Kors, warned, "You'll become known as Petals Marshall."
The runner-up Momolu was getting judges' compliments on her cohesive colorful look and wealthy details. But she came into the second place because of Heidi Klum's opinion which thought that there are some pieces overworked.
At the third spot,...
All the judges including "Runway" mentor, Tim Gunn who replaced Jennifer Lopez who suffered foot injury, agreed that the designer from Portland won the competition because of her modern, clean look, and sustainable fabrics design. But they also argued that Marshall's final collection which were shown at New York's Fashion Week had too many flaps or petals. As one of the judges, Michael Kors, warned, "You'll become known as Petals Marshall."
The runner-up Momolu was getting judges' compliments on her cohesive colorful look and wealthy details. But she came into the second place because of Heidi Klum's opinion which thought that there are some pieces overworked.
At the third spot,...
- 10/16/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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