They've each been gifted five yards of their self-designed fabric, which-if you've ever attempted one of those sorority-beloved fleece tie blankets, then you know-is not as much as it sounds like.īack on the hunt for outfits to eviscerate, Christian is absolutely on one this episode. Once the designers have gotten some rest and shared a few shots of green juice the next morning, they're shepherded back to the workroom, where they discover special deliveries rolled up into a parcel at their stations. He delves no further into why this particular image haunts him, only that designing for SpongeBob is “the dream, man!” Even as I shake my head in bafflement, there's a part of me that's definitely thinking, I mean, same?ĭarren hard at work on his Bikini Bottom print. “SpongeBob is my bro,” he posits as explanation for his design inspiration: the doodle-like hippie flowers of Bikini Bottom. Sabrina is attempting something akin to a “deconstructed poppy” while Chasity fuses feminine pinks and purples with the rough texture of leather and grommets.Īnd then, of course, there's Darren. Shantall selects a checker print as the backdrop for her cascading petals Katie draws a color palette from a spiky pincushion protea. My girl Anna dives headfirst into arts and crafts, dipping her blossoms in paint and stamping them on paper, while Kristina sprawls out on the pavement, where Katie tosses a bouquet into the air for her to photograph mid-flight. From the moment they see the piles of stems arranged throughout the workroom, the young hopefuls are all screeching with excitement, but they only have an hour and a half to work with a graphic designer to craft their print. In episode 4, “Flower Power,” our remaining designers are asked to create their own floral fabrics, drawing inspiration from the installations of Lewis Miller, mastermind behind the “flower flash,” in which the artist adorns Manhattan staples-trucks, stop signs, traffic lights, even trash cans-with bursting blooms. So, I came into this week's Project Runway eager but armed with a pair of figurative garden shears.

Overwhelmingly, yes, flower prints are gorgeous-but they can quickly veer into the territory of wallpapers and couch fabrics if a designer doesn't maintain a wary eye. 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.It is a truth universally acknowledged that there are good florals, and there are bad florals. This combined with over sensitive designers makes for one side splitting show. The show also includes guest judges each week who often don't know any more about fashion than the man in the moon. 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. 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 'challenges' for each week are not nearly as interesting as the comedic outbursts and bizarre dialogue that goes on between the contestants. Combine that with the excellent editing by the producers, you get entertainment that you eagerly look forward to week after week. 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. Project Runway is not your usual 'reality' television program.

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