Project Runway

View Date: 8/20/09

Designers: Ra'mon, Logan, Johnny, Gordana, Malvin, Carol Hannah, Qristal, Shirin, Nicolas, Mitchell, Christopher, Ari, Althea, Irina, Louise, Epperson

Tonight is the start of the new season, and the series not only movie to a new network (Lifetime), but also moved the setting from New York to LA. The first challenge started at the red carpet of the Emmy awards. The first challenge was to create a red carpet look that demonstrates innovation and represents who they are as a designer. The designers were not to limit themselves only to the Emmys, but could choose a red carpet for any award show. Not only was the challenge for bragging rights, but the winner also wins immunity for the next challenge.

Several designers really struggled, and at least one was due to the measurements being incorrect on the model card. Some very interesting fashions came down the runway, in addition to some absolutely stunning pieces and some that made me want to wretch. I do agree with much of what the judges said and understand most of their choices.

Johnny and Ra'mon were safe, and Christopher won and scored immunity for the next challenge. This was really impressive, considering he does not have the education of the others. Qristal was safe from the bottom three, so it came down to Ari and Mitchell. Mitchell was saved, even though he presented a completely unwearable sheer design. That left Ari to be eliminated, based on a very odd silver creation and her babbling explanation of her idea.

10 words or less: I'm glad it's back, and surprising already.