A Trip Down Memory Lane With The Gals of Project Runway
Ah, Project Runway 4 is just around the corner, and Bravo bloggers all across the blogosphere are more excited than Anderson Cooper at a Scissor Sisters concert (sorry, I just had to use that line again). Anyway, now we’re stuck waiting—waiting for the queen of all Bravo shows to begin. Be patient, my dear friends. Let’s prepare for another great season of PR by taking a trip down memory lane to celebrate the great women of Project Runway.
Kara Saun will always have a special place in the heart of the truly devoted Bravo viewer. She may have lost to Jay McCarroll in season 1, but she earned the respect of many people in the fashion industry. Her talent and professionalism are, of course, undeniable. But Kara contributed greatly to Bravo reality television in so many ways. She set the stage for future generations of women and minorities in project runway. She’s a great role model.
Chloe Dao’s victory in PR 2 is a clear indication that the American dream is alive and well. Her family came to America from Vietnam with almost nothing. They started a new life in Houston, Texas and never looked back. Their success in this country is quite inspirational. I respect Chloe tremendously because of her amazing work ethic. She stands alone as the only female champion in Bravo reality television. How do you like them apples?
Laura Bennett is by far a Bravo blogger’s dream. She’s fabulous, friendly, and accessible. And she’s everywhere. She’s a regular over at Tom and Lorenzo’s blog, and she even appeared in an episode of Tim Gunn’s unfortunate reality show, Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style. This woman really knows how to market herself. While Jay spends his days bitching about his sad, sad life, Laura is busy raising her children but still finds time to do various things. I have to say, Laura is quite possibly the most efficient designer in the history of Project Runway. Even Tim Gunn was impressed with her progress during the weeks leading up to the finale. I can’t imagine what it would be like to prepare 12 pieces for fashion week with an expanded uterus pressing against one’s internal organs (particularly the bladder). Talk about pressure! Laura Bennett deserves a special award for performing so well under very stressful conditions.
Uli Herzner won me over the minute she smiled at the camera. Like Chloe before her, Uli came to America with a strong desire to succeed in the fashion industry. Well, her hard work paid off. Although she was unable to beat Jeffrey Sebelia in PR 3, she still created a great collection that deserves to be praised. However, the thing I love most about Uli is her humility and respect for others. She's living proof that good things happen to good people. And it doesn’t hurt that she’s as cute as a button. Rock on, Uli! Rock on!
Labels: Bravo, Celebrities, Fashion, Project_Runway, Television
6 Comments:
I wholeheartedly agree with all that you said except that of Kara Saun. But it's no secret that I never liked her.
Her name-dropping braggadocio turned me off in early episodes. By the end of the season, her haughty self-righteousness paired with her hypocritical actions in the finale just sealed the deal for me.
I did not and do not like Wendy Pepper and I could have killed Kara Saun for making me admit that Wendy had a point in their argument at the finale.
I totally admit that Bravo editing could have been partially responsible for my dislike of Kara Saun. But from what I saw of her, she just rubbed me the wrong way and not much I've seen since has made me change that opinion.
Excellent point, Jinxy. I also had issues with Kara, but I'm referring more to her talent as a designer. I may have to rethink the whole professionalism thing because, as you pointed out, some of her behavior is quite juvenile.
i....haven't really been a Project Runway fan (i'm so embarrassed!). But i've seen lots of old episodes and I am STOKED STOKED STOKED for this season!
I though Uli was cute as a button, too. this is something I like.
and Laura Bennett has that mix of - i want to be her! and "ooh, that bitch has everything".
she is almost too fabulous to be true. but it's good to know somewhere, some woman is glamorous and kind and classy and smart as hell AND has kids, a career and brains.
super-duper excited about PR4!!!
Well Marius, since you called me on it, I will have to admit that Kara Saun can design. She made some truly beautiful pieces on the show and has produced beautiful work since.
And you better believe that admitting the virtues of people I find unpleasing in a personal way is a damn hard thing for me to do.
But I do it for you :)
I tend to agree with Jinxy about Kara, at least in terms of the finale.
She was also the best designer, I thought, until the finale. Her collection was a huge disappointment.
Call me a huge Laura Bennett fan: she makes clothes for women who want to look beautiful and elegant. I found Kara's designs too stylized for my tastes, especially her final collection, which I thought a huge let down, like gayprof. Chloe's darts and seams were to die for. Uli made mumus. People who read my opinions on Uli's designs know that I think she was a one note designer. Still, women love that loose flowy style. I think it makes heavy women look heavier and young women look old.
As for Kara's passive/aggressive, "I am perfect" behavior - I am sick of holier than thou people like her. Give me the sheer in your face zaniness of La Pepper. She came to play the game. Yeah, her comments behind the scenes must have stung the other designers, but La Pepper never forgot they were taping a television show and that they were in a competition.
As for La Pepper's designs: Hahahahhaaaaha.
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