Christian Siriano is a terrible mentor. He's not inspirational or motivational. He is snarky, and when a contestant is stumped or down in the dumps - Christian kicks them while they are down. The show went downhill when Heidi Klum & Tim Gunn left- contestants & judges.
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lilyrubin10 May 2020
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lynnw6119 November 2019Glad the show is still being produced, but I'm not impressed by the new hostess or with Christian as mentor (liked him as a designer though). It's just not the same. I miss Tim; he's great.
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lynnw617 November 2021Have watched for years, and continue to watch, but I'm not convinced Christian should be a mentor. He seems a little too young/inexperienced for the role, and he's definitely no Tim Gunn.
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heatherrozzo28 July 2006I just ordered the first season on Netflix and I'm totally addicted. This show is fun and interesting. Somehow the producers got this just right. The challenges are different and well thought out, the designers are creative, and the judges are professional and give constructive and intelligent criticism. The show is not annoying and clumsy like Top Model, but actually is well executed. I like Heidi Klum as the host, she doesn't need to be the center of attention like Tyra seems to have to be. Instead Heidi moves things along nicely and is likable without coming across as a diva. The contestants are fantastic and talented, frantic and chaotic. The show is segmented well, without dwelling too much on any one area. I love it - I recommend getting it on DVD and watching it like a marathon.
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craig_zander22 March 2006Project Runway is not your usual "reality" television program. Unlike most shows today, where the characters are either straight out of the local Wal Mart or straight out of acting school, the Project Runway cast comes off polished, but not fake. Funny, but not forced. Combine that with the excellent editing by the producers, you get entertainment that you eagerly look forward to week after week. The "challenges" for each week are not nearly as interesting as the comedic outbursts and bizarre dialogue that goes on between the contestants. You couldn't write a script this funny! Often times, watching an episode again and again will allow the viewer to pick up on things that you miss the first time around. The panel of judges are rather non-professional, which makes this show even more hilarious, as the comments they make about each designer's outfit that week are the topic of much conversation. The show also includes guest judges each week who often don't know any more about fashion than the man in the moon. This combined with over sensitive designers makes for one side splitting show. If you've never watched this show, or if you have no interest whatsoever in the fashion industry, you may want to take a look and see what all the flap is about.
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Rogue-3215 February 2006I love this show - got hooked on it last year, and this year it's even more fun, what with the challenges being even more, well, challenging. If you ignore all the overblown ego crap - and there's a lot of it (not naming names, but you know who you are, Santino) and just watch it for the creativity factor, it's very inspiring.
My favorite challenge so far was when the designers had to design outfits for each other - that was particularly creative, especially when they had to model them on the runway.
This year, I especially admire Chloe, who never participates in any of the cattiness or ego games, she just stays high-minded, focused and sticks to her work, turning out brilliant outfits week after week. I think she deserves to win, hands down.
8/10/08: So Chloe won, then Jeffrey Sebelia the next year and Christian "Fierce" Siriano last year, and we're well into the new season now, the fifth. Some contenders shaping up, looks like it's going to be a lot of fun. -
r2k4439 August 2006Victoria Secret supermodel, Heidi Klum hosts this unique and fabulous reality show. The show is about a bunch of designers, whether seasoned, professional, or amateur. They compete to go to Olympus Fashion Week and to win $100,000 to start their own line, a mentor ship at a fashion company, and a new car. Each week, designers design. Each week, one person wins a challenge. Each week, a designer is voted off until only three are left to attend Olympus fashion week. Three designers show off their designs at Olympus fashion week. And only one can be the winner. This is Project Runway. An awesome reality show which shows off unknown designers' designs. Watch what happens!
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anniec6213 April 2019I miss Tim Gunn. Christian Siriano is uptight and exudes anxiety. And doesn't really add anything much from a design perspective as a mentor. Tim was smart about his design advice and so encouraging and calming in a very stressful situation for the designers.
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mcalfieri14 September 2006I love this show as well. I happen to watch an episode a month ago and got instantly hooked. I now have watched several episodes multiple times and have purchased Seasons 1& 2 off of ebay. I find the show compelling because it is a true competition between very creative people where they create before the viewers' eyes. And, notwithstanding how you may feel about the judges, the judges' opinions decide "who is in, and who is out". The editing is excellent. And Heidi Klum is unusually interesting. In one episode, the drama of the judging is heightened when she calls out in German to a model and asks how she feels about the dress she is modeling. The effect on me was electric and the response from the model was heartfelt and you could feel the emotion. That is another point- you can empathize with the designers. No matter how you may respond to them personally, the show draws you in and you empathize with them in the creative moment. Very compelling viewing.
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felakan26 August 2023I'm writing this review during the airing of the last few episodes of season 20.
The standout since the new lineup in judges and mentor is clearly Christan Siriano. He had the difficult task to follow Tim Gunn who was so beloved by fans. Siriano manages to give good advice to the contestants while showing an entertaining personality and not copying Gunn whatsoever. The judges do a good job too in alternating talking to the contestants. A show host is really not needed anymore. I welcome the new concept and lineup of judges and mentor for sure.
Here's where it all goes wrong for me. The rehashing of the contestants is absolutely ridiculous in season 20 and was ridiculous in All Stars before. There are contestants who show up every 2 or 3 years to this show. What made this show interesting was to see each year new contestants with new aesthetics. Another aspect that I think is awful is the American culture dispute that is woven into the show. It's a reality competition show yes, they've got to show some drama in the work room yes, I understand, but stop with the culture battle. The rest of the world is well aware that the culture division is huge in the US these days. In season 20 people of one skin color repeat constantly how they support people of the same skin color, while emphasizing that the lady with different skin and hair color has to go. The 2nd on the chopping block for them is then the only guy left who has not their skin color. What is this? Is this about fashion or cultural division? Fashion and music can unite people and make people appreciate each others cultural differences. It's a craft and it's art. Instead in season 20 everyone is talking about who is the bigger victim due to cultural injustices inflicted on them in the past. This is also very visible on the social media accounts of the contestants, in case you the reader think I'm making this up.
Lastly the judging from the judges is alright, but of course there are always cases where you will disagree as a viewer. I hope PR comes back with new contestants each year. The All Stars format can be left discontinued in my opinion. And focus on the fashion and the contents of the contestants character and stop with culture division. -
mcdermot-0323622 January 2022I have watched Project Runway from the beginning. I do not miss Heidi or Karly in the least. I do think Tim Gunn did a much better job than Christian Siriano. After seeing the last episode I finally realize that the objectivity of the judging panel has been compromised. The winner chastity with the over the top hairstyle and tribal print dress was ridiculous and yet she won. Guys you need to go back to being objective where style comes first and being PC comes second.
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This show is a fantastic addition to the reality genre. It has continued now for 10 years and gives aspiring designers a chance to raise their profile while fighting it out for a variety of prizes.
By far the best thing about this show is Tim Gunn. He is one of the sweetest most lovely people and when it comes to fashion he knows what he is talking about. On the other hand the worst thing about this show is Heidi Klum. When this show started she was the perfect "still relevant" host but as the seasons have past there is one very noticeable fact. Just because you are a model, that does not mean you have good fashion sense. In fact Heidi regularly graces the worst dressed lists as she becomes more trashy and continues to cling onto her youth. Some panels you know she has overridden the other judges as her season favourite continues to cling on for dear life with the little talent they have.
Aside from that the show is very entertaining and gives you an insight into the process involved with constructing an outfit. I do question the time limits allocated though as even the top designers are not continually pumping out looks within 24 hours. It hinders their creativity and allows for some to fail when they should have succeeded and for some to succeed when they should have failed in comparison. It promotes a sweat shop environment.
But seriously if you love fashion and drama with a little reality then this if the show for you. -
JaneYork817828 July 2023Oh. Where to start?
Let's start with the ugly models. Yep. Overweight models are a clear disadvantage. It's obvious and makes the show uncomfortable to watch.
Some of the models are trans. Also makes the clothes look weird and ill fitting. No boobs is a bad look.
The judges are biased. Some of the looks are bizarrely criticized even though they are clearly better than others - who are protected for some unknown reason.
Anna's denim look was a joke. An actual mess of nonsense. But her model was skinny- so she wasn't sent home.
The plus size models get contestants sent home- Just happened in the denim challenge.
Bring back real models. This show is unwatchable right now. -
CinemaSlant3 November 2021I'm not sure what happened but Season 19 is considerably different than 18. I feel like the entire budget for the show was cut in half. Karlie Kloss is gone. So now its just the 3 judges and Christian bouncing back and forth hosting duties. The group staying in what looks like a miserable townhome with kids beds piled up. (I would hate to live in a room with like 4 other adults in single beds). And this season is really political. Contestants winning for political reasons rather than design. I have a feeling this will be the last season unless things dramatically improve. The editing of the show is off and is designed more for drama than showcasing the talent. Get it together PR and Bravo! Or just end this show. Heidi & Tim were smart to leave a few seasons ago when they did.
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hilljayne19 February 2005This is NOT America's Next Top Model! Whereas that show focuses on finding the next hot model, Project Runway is in search of the fashion industry's next hot DESIGNER. Here we are given twelve designers. The ultimate winner wins a $100,000 prize to start their own line and a mentorship with Banana Republic. Each week they are given a task....There is a winner and a loser ("You're een or your oute" as host Heidi Klum says). The winner wins immunity for the next challenge and the loser is sent packing. The thing that sets this show apart from other reality shows is we are given a glimpse of the ACTUAL design process. Its thrilling to see a garment made completely from scratch, and we are shown that. We have judges such as Michael Kors (worldly famous designer). We get to know the designers and we love them or love to hate them. There's the "king" of glamour designer Austin Scarlett. Mr. Rock N Roll Jay. The most consistent designer Kara Saun. Newcomer Nora. Mr Charming Robert Plotkin. Fashionista Vanessa Riley. Finishes in the last minute Kevin. Some others who were cut early on. Is there a star? Maybe Austin or Kara Saun or Jay........or the show's villianness Wendy Pepper who came in as the underdog and ranted and raved about the other designers but still has managed to make it the final 3. The show is so addictive and takes you in you actually feel as you have an investment in the show. The show is also proof that word of mouth can save a show. The show suffered low ratings early on but slowly and surely has acquired a huge following and is now Bravo's #1 show. Project Runway 2? Soon I am sure...
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wildbyzon31 January 2020I just watched S18e08. Tim Gunn is a great mentor, of course, but Christian Siriano is also going to be a fantastic one! He is not just guiding the contestants correctly, he supports them mentally. I had many doubts in the beginning, but now I am already a fan.
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tv_is_my_parent21 November 2010This show is the only show i follow every week and is so addictive! Heidi Klum's hosting(and her famous 'you're in or out' line) is awesome. I love Tim Gunn. And i hold my breathe when i saw dresses on the runway and a lot of the designers are very likable.This show is a lot more different than other competition shows on TV.Shows like American Idol are getting boring and Project Runway is a fresh breathe to the TV history. It deserves every Emmy award it's winning. Please stop watching all those singing, dancing programmes and discover this great thing. I highly recommend it to everyone who likes to watch designing a dress and fashion models.I want this show to never end and every week I see it to give me excitement. 9/10 Best Seasons:5,6
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meljo-527666 March 2020BEST SHOW ON TV!!!!!!!!!! I NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! Please.... MORE MORE MORE
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When it got down to the final before the runway collection show, I was shocked that Rani was eliminated. His collection had the potential to wow a runway. Would the blonde knock the design world on their socks? Doubt it! The blonde hasn't shown anything extraordinary design during the whole season, but I guess she's tried so many times, they probably wanted to give her a chance to go to a runaway! If they wanted to give her the opportunity to experience a runway, in the past, when they've had four solid designers, they let all 4 present a mini collection from which 3 would be selected for final show, Rani deserved a equal opportunity to show his expertise! So disappointed, and actually rather disgusted after watching and comparing Rani' beautiful constructed original designs vs. The blondes rather been there-seen that designs and lack of originality. What was wrong with the judges? You would think that they would have known better. That's what is really disappointment. On another note. I was tired of watching one person present leather every single time and the only time she was forced to go outside the box, she made a dumb looking skirt/kilt and a bullet proof vest thing that was absolutely atrocious, but she remained. Go figure.
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blumorningstar24 March 2022I hope they keep doing Project Runway for as long as they can . It gives designers a chance to show their work how well they do under pressure etc. I love the new format with Christian and the Judges. Christian is hilarious and adorable . Brandon is fantastic as well as Nina and Elaine. Bravo to the show !!!
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mickeyadamo9 July 2023They dont make enough seasons of this. It should run 2x a year. Highly entertaining watching designers clash against one another to try and win it all. Though there is another element of collaboration amongst contestants usually that is fun to watch. Part of competition can be allowing your opponent to have their best game possible, and if you can still outperform them, you are truly a creative talent.
Over the seasons weve seen that typically the most successul designers are the ones who dont stand in the way of any others, but are focused on their own craft.
Anyways, my wife and I watch this with drinks whenever its own. My only complaint is that it doesnt air often enough. -
jojoxoxoxo31 October 2021The topic of race is really excessive. This isn't the first show to push race. Also, the piece with SAY THEIR NAMES was already done on RuPauls Drag Race. I'd like a show to strictly focus on talent and creations.
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sharbaug-17 January 2005Although reality TV starts to get to me after awhile, BRAVO has done an excellent job with "Project Runway." By cleverly combining creativity with the standard rapid elimination proceedings so familiar to reality TV, a slew of 12 amateur fashion designers compete for their chance to win big with a fashion contract and a place at New York's infamous Olympus Fashion Week. What makes this show so interesting is how creative some of the designers can be and how their personalities are conveyed through their designs. You'll pick a favorite and root for them each week. Although this show has been criticized in the media for being a rip-off of UPN's successful "America's Next Top Model," it combines artistic bravado with competition, as opposed to looks and luck. It's an interesting concept and it works well here. Unfortunately, the future doesn't bode well for "Project Runway." According to several industry publications recounting ratings numbers, the show has been doing very bad in the ratings and there isn't plans for a second season unless things take a turn for the better.
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gettingyoustartedtoday3 April 2020Love Christian I've even got used to Karlie Kloss. Absolutely love this program and thank you so much Nina for staying.
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I didn't think I would watch this show beyond a couple of seasons, but I've been hooked since about 2011'ish. Probably, I'm a student of fashion myself having subscribed to Vogue earlier in my life, I appreciate the hard work and vision that go into a design. In fact, I was sorely disappointed that the same design aesthetics were missing from a high end clothing I visited. I would hire any of these alums, including the ones that didn't win to design that store's clothes instead of the high priced, boring, shapeless, and poorly made stuff they had to offer.
I'm a sucker for well constructed pieces over high design. If you crochet, pleat, dye, or create cut outs for your pieces in the short time you have, you're a winner in my book. It seems the designers and guest judges like risk taking. But then again, I don't know what they like from season to season. Sometimes they will lambast poor sewers, sometimes they will say, even it is meticulously executed, that is boring and old-fashioned. So what's a contestant to do?
Also, you can tell some designers have a particular niche that often gets characterized as a one trick, monotonous pony. But every designer working now has a niche. Some do more movie and stage costumes, some design the over the top outfits for the stars, some do more cutesy kiddy clothes, some do more street or casual wear and some do ready to wear. That doesn't make them a bad designer just because the contestants gravitate toward and do well at a particular design. On the bad hand, some people's personalities overshadow their work and irritate the other contestants and even the judges. On the good hand, where does Tim Gunn get his suits made? I have never seen him be less than impeccable. Now, Heidi Klum has some hits or misses, but she's still a pretty woman.
That said, I wish the show would incorporate more designs for males as well as for the disabled, buxom, plus sized, petite, athletic, children, and elderly. They want to look fabulous too! Tired of seeing these mousy, thin and boring models. Some of the outfits have literally been made or broken by how the model struts her stuff or the expression on her face. Even if you don't like the outfit or how it fits, work that thing! That kind of sullenness would never work on the most famous runways and I bet half the models hate what they have to wear. Where do they get these models from?