I am not a fashionista by any stretch of the imagination. But my daughter has a degree in fashion design and worked for the iconic designer Betsey Johnson (if you're not familiar look her up on the web). I have learned to appreciate fashion and all the creativity and skill that it takes. So I started watching "Project Runway" a few years ago, and then my daughter and I could chat about it the next day. The show is definitely set up to entertain, with infighting and drama - but the talent of these designers blows me away. Each week they're given an imaginative challenge, maybe $100 and 12 hours or so to create something FABULOUS! While in NYC a couple weeks ago my daughter and I walked past a candy store window that displayed one of the Project Runway challenges from last season. They had to create dresses from candy wrappers! If you're interested a new season starts on Bravo in July. (The photo on the right has a dress made of the brown Reese's cup holders.)
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I LOVE that show! I saw that candy wrapper episode and was blown away by their creativity. It's amazing.
Thanks for the update on the new season, I'm totally stoked about it!
I got completely HOOKED on that show a few years ago. I think what is so appealing about it is "The Creative" Aspect. As you said, these designers are so imaginative and talented....I look forward to it a lot....And I lobe Top Chef, for the very same reasons...It is about 'creating' too!
I remember the Candy Wrapper Challange....Very Very clever and hard, too!
I love that show, too, I loved it when Jay of Pennsylvania won the challenge a few years ago. I absolutely do NOT sew, but I marvel at the creativity of these talented folks.
I've seen a bit of the show in passing - I don't spend much time with TV. But I am familiar with the Betsey Johnson label compliments of my DILs. Her designs are cute but not much for old ladies. I was gifted with one of her large totes and use it when we travel.
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