Review: Project Runway

I’ve just recently developed an interest in the T.V. show Project Runway, and by that I mean that I’ve pretty much watched an entire season in about a week. Project Runway is a T.V. show that showcases unknown designers whom compete with each other to see who can be the winner of Project Runway. Each episode presents a challenge to the designers and they all have to create a look in the matter of 1 or 2 days and the finished look will walk down the runway. The loser or the worse designer will be sent home and after several episodes only one designer will be the winner. This T.V. show has been airing since 2004 and now is at its 13^th season. Not only is Project Runway still popular, but they have also expanded itself into different T.V. shows like Project All Stars, Project Accessory, and Project Runway airing in different countries.

In my opinion, I think this show is a great way to showcase new fashion designers through the media. In the T.V. show you can really see every designers style and work ethic. You always hear of famous designers like Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, and Jason Wu, but with this show you can see designers who haven’t been discovered yet and what they can bring to the fashion world. For me, I just love watching the process of how the designers can create a whole look in the matter of a day. I think it’s crazy that they can sketch something on paper, go to Mood to buy some fabric, and then just sew together a new, modern, look for the runway! I also love betting on who goes home at the beginning of the episode just to see if my answer is correct. Unlike most T.V. shows, this show is not about reality T.V. show drama, while a few arguments pop up here and there, it’s not constant throughout the show. Project Runway really focuses in on the designs that are being created, not the side drama.

This T.V. show is a great show to watch when you need something light and entertaining in your day. The intensity of the competition between the designers keeps you on your toes, while the designs that are created help you appreciate modern fashion and lets you learn about new techniques and looks. I would defiantly recommend this show to those who are interested in fashion, but also for anyone who just loves a reality T.V. show!