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Posted Nov 6th 2009 1:40AM by Michael Pascua
Filed under: OpEd, Project Runway, Episode Reviews
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S06E12) It's the trend for most contestants on
Project Runway to cave during the final challenge; this season was no exception. This season's final challenge was to be inspired by the Getty museum. The contestants had two days and $300 to design the dress.
Inspiration:
Althea - Overall Architecture
Christopher - Rock Fountain
Irina - Mischief and Repose by Godward.
Gordana - Rouen Cathedral by Monet
Carol Hannah - Bed - French, Paris (circa 1775 - 1780)
There was so much to be inspired by in the Getty Center, and I feel like the show rushed its way through.
Continue reading Review: Project Runway - The Art of Design
Posted Oct 23rd 2009 2:30AM by Michael Pascua
Filed under: OpEd, Project Runway, Episode Reviews
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S06E10) This week on
Project Runway, the challenge was to become inspired by several locations that Michael Kors loves. They were given $150 and the day to make a pretty outfit. Why does it seem like there's always one contestant that gets a topic they know nothing about and makes something not even close?
There are only a few challenges left, and I have to admit that other than Irina, the rest of the competitors' outfits have become more and more boring. Production really needs to give these contestants one or two days off between challenges to recharge their batteries.
Continue reading Review: Project Runway - Around the World in Two Days
Posted Oct 2nd 2009 2:08AM by Michael Pascua
Filed under: OpEd, Project Runway, Episode Reviews
(S06E07) Project Runway finally got down to ten contestants, a number where I could finally tell the difference between Shirin and Irina. This week we welcome the return of Michael Kors. He quickly used the term "bridesmaid," and his sharp opinions were missed. Let's hope the eliminations will be less erratic.
This week's challenge revolved around the color blue. The outfits had to be two Macy's-inspired, commercial-friendly outfits. The reward is an ability to design a dress for Macy's collection. The teams had one day, a $100 budget, and no immunity for the next challenge.
Continue reading Project Runway: The Sky's the Limit
Posted Sep 25th 2009 12:28AM by Michael Pascua
Filed under: OpEd, Project Runway, Episode Reviews
(S06E06) For the first season of
Project Runway in Los Angeles, production has been trying their best to use their surroundings for themes. This week
Project Runway finally gave the opportunity to make a Hollywood based costume challenge. Unfortunately, the designers didn't realize that the challenge was just a façade for L'oreal Paris to play with the model's hair.
The designers were given a genre, $150, and a day to design a visual masterpiece representing their genres. Somewhere in that day, they lost time to consult with Collier Strong to make sure that L'oreal (and not Garnier even though they are in the same family) was represented.
Continue reading Project Runway: Lights, Camera, Sew!
Posted Sep 4th 2009 1:30AM by Michael Pascua
Filed under: Other Reality Shows, OpEd, Episode Reviews
(S06E03) Early episodes of
Project Runway throw me off. There are too many contestants, and a lot of them get lost in the shuffle. A lot of the designers have five seconds here and there, but the editing team chooses which ones we get to know.
This week was a team challenge where everyone was paired up in a school-yard pick. Who is Irina anyway? The designers had the chance to talk to locals, but the information they gave was useless. If someone didn't know beach wear was influenced by tropical colors, comfort, and functionality, they deserve to lose the challenge.
Continue reading Project Runway: Rumble on the Runway
Posted Jul 10th 2009 5:02PM by Annie Wu
Filed under: Other Reality Shows, Programming, OpEd, Casting
I've been so busy feeling mildly annoyed and super-confused about Bravo's
The Fashion Show, the "real"
Project Runway has almost completely slipped my mind. Coverage has been shaky, and every time I try to find out something new, Isaac Mizrahi's hair obstructs my view and I give up.
What I know is that the next season of the show will air on Lifetime and, thank whatever supernatural entity is responsible for reason and rhyme in fashion, Tim Gunn will be there. Oh, and Heidi Klum too.
Now, we can get to know some more faces in this new era for the program.
Meet the new Project Runway designers.
Continue reading Meet the new Project Runway designers
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