I’m usually on the edge of my seat when Project Runway episodes air. Who doesn’t enjoy the nonsensical drama, the behind-the-scenes look at the fashion design world, and the wise musings of guru Tim Gunn?
When New York Fashion Week rolls around, rumors and speculations run rampant about which favorites made it to the final three. An air of mystery and excitement usually surrounds the big event. Not so for this year’s runway show.
Because of nasty lawsuits involving a battle between Lifetime and Bravo, the channel that usually airs the reality show, fans of the show haven’t even seen the first episode. The anticlimactic end to the still un-aired season of Project Runway continued filming, however, without anyone knowing the names of the designers. Even host Heidi Klum acknowledged the awkwardness of the situation.
“I’m a little bit sad for our designers today because nobody knows them,” said Heidi Klum. As a consolation prize, she offered, “Please give them all a big round of applause!“
Hopefully the legal entanglements will wrap up soon so fans can enjoy the new season, which will end with the recently taped fashion week show. Past winners like Christian Siriano have gone on to success (I can’t wait for his new Payless handbags and shoes), so I hope that this unusual situation won’t detract from the new season’s reigning designer.
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