Damn I hate to admit it but I’ve missed Seal clubbing, German robot, Heidi Klum. I mean I knew I missed Tim Gunn and the fabulous Michael Kors and even Elle Magazine fashion director Nina Garcia (I believe her title is officially part of her legal name now), but I never thought I’d miss Heidi. Imagine my surprise then at 9pm when I busted out just about the biggest smile ever as Heidi went into her usual blurb over the credit sequence. That’s just the magic of Project Runway and thank the TV gods its back.
Last night we got our first glimpse of what these 15 new designers can do and they did not disappoint on the runway or in the sewing room. As with all reality shows there are too many contestants right now to distinguish themselves (are Sweet P and Kit Pistol the same person?) but that didn’t stop a few standouts from making a splash. First off there was the jean designer who made sure we all knew he was straighter then an Idaho senator…no wait, straighter then a televangelist…no wait, straighter then a fashion designer…oh well you get the idea he really wanted to let us know he’s straight. Then there was Christian who looks like a bad Chris Kattan character from a late 90’s episode of Saturday Night Live. He clearly is this year’s child prodigy which means he’ll last a few weeks and probably cause a lot of drama while he’s there. His outfit was certainly…something. I applaud the judges for acknowledging the risks he took but really I thought it was hideous beyond words. We also met Chris the costume designer whose larger then life work matches his physique. He’s already my early fan favorite and his honest comments about his competitors was funny without being catty and his outfit was my second favorite.
Of course the best way to get to know the new designers, is in the judging and that’s were we saw the best and the worst this season might have to offer. With a challenge that left them with no other constraints then time, the contestants had an opportunity to wow the judges by showing them what they had. As I mentioned prior Christian dazzled them with his symmetrical/asymmetrical jacket ensemble that Tim worried about so much in the sewing room. Victoria, reminded the judges and me of Vera Wang (no not because she’s also Asian although…) with her simple and elegant gown but while it was well done it didn’t sparkle for me. Rami, whom I believe might be a nihilist, really hit the home run though with his toga inspired gown. It was truly an elegant piece that won him first place with the judges and with me too (not that I know what I’m talking about). Then there were the bottom three. First up was Ricky whose background as a lingerie designer failed him last night and made me think he might not have the creativity to last long. Then there was the marionette artist Elisa. From her taking a nap during the challenge, to reciting a story for her dress that had to be edited for time, this woman just screams crazy…and I love it. Her dress that vomited color from the back might have almost killed her model as she walked but it was so different and yes it was even well made. She certainly had something to say which is why she’s staying another week and Simone is head home. Simone’s outfit looked bad to me from the get go but sometimes these can excel once they hit the runway. Sadly for her this was not one of those instances.
So one down and 14 to go until we’ve got our new champion. I’ll be here every week with Runway Rundown and I’m sure we’ll have much to discuss from Tim’s witticisms to Heidi’s horrible outfits to mid season reunion shows. Either way this show will always be in…in my heart. Awwwww.
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