And perhaps some of these designers should know that a competition show isn’t the right environment for their personalities and needs. This isn’t a question Project Runway is particularly interested in, and of course it isn’t-the show wouldn't exist without the drama, the intensity, the challenge. Might she be one of the best, if given different resources? And if so, how do you make the competition fair? There’s no doubt Sabrina is a talented designer. In this week’s episode, Sabrina reveals she’s struggled with lifelong rheumatoid arthritis, and the pain she’s in while attempting to sew Johnny’s brocade jacket is draining her energy. This season, Meg-albeit, perhaps unfairly-also cited mental health concerns for her abrupt departure. Last season, it was Dayoung Kim who left the competition early due to repeated health scares. But the show has always struggled with the roles that mental and physical health play in the creative process. The idea, like any competition program, is to place a group of extremely talented up-and-comers into a pressure cooker and see what brilliance they stir up under the spotlight. Here’s where the central concept of Project Runway starts to fray. At the other stations, Chasity defends her love of beadwork against a cynical Christian, Kristina reworks the cinched-waist of her Wonder Woman gown, and Sabrina, sadly, begins to wilt under the intensity. They opt for an icicle theme, which would scream cheeseball if not for Anna’s careful touch and Bones’ knack for draping organza. Bones, paired with Anna, happily steps aside to let her steer, and the result is almost immediately gorgeous. Eternally on brand, Katie pleads for them to embrace her colorful, happy-go-lucky aesthetic Octavio seems set on his deep-violet ruffle explosion, forcing her to take a begrudging backseat.Įlsewhere there are some shimmers of genius. Octavio and Katie, in particular, are a mismatched pair. Even with Christian reintroducing the so-called “Siriano save”-in which he’ll rescue one designer from elimination this season-the nerves are enough to knock several teams off course. Last week, Sabrina was in the bottom, so I’m ready to shit bricks.”Īt Mood, they use their 45 minutes and $1,200 to bicker about fabric choices and avoid Christian’s cajoling, but back in the workroom, the cruel reality sets in. Prajje, paired with Sabrina, sums it up nicely: “I quickly realized what Sabrina was sketching is not.it. Once they’re abandoned with 30 minutes to sketch, the budding drama surfaces. Johnny and Tara pass out color-coded model cards to sort the designers into teams of two one will make Johnny’s look and the other Tara’s. Good luck! The only designer seemingly thrilled with the task is Aaron, who name-drops the approximately 700 Olympic figure skaters he’s been obsessed with since birth. The looks must focus on the waist-up, feature an intriguing neckline, and also be completed in less than 24 hours. A statement piece that doesn’t swallow tiny 5’1” Tara or smother Johnny’s sunshine. Something colorful that doesn't overwhelm the camera. They want “full Hunger Games,” but also something tailored and form-fitting. But once the two commentators glide down the Project Runway catwalk with the poise and enthusiasm they’re beloved for, they announce this week’s challenge-crafting looks for them to wear as a pair at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics-and, immediately, chaos reigns. A warning for any fashion houses gunning to dress Olympic legends: Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski “like everything but also nothing.” That’s fair when you’re two of the world’s most famous figure skaters you’ve earned the right for your tastes to enchant and confuse.
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