Always respect the figure
Happy sweet 16,Project Runway!
And its about time (for the modelsliterally no one cares about pens this much,Project Runway).
Sixteen designers gather in a…garage?…where a luxury bus pulls in.
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They have different design aesthetics but pull inspiration from one another.
And each is totally fine if the other twin wins.Totally fine with it!
Like the twins, he designs luxury sportswear (which really seems like an oxymoron?).
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She has an aesthetic thats like her name: fun and bright.
He uses classical piano as an inspiration, as well as his Japanese culture.
(Fun fact: Tim Gunn also studied classical piano.)
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And now Im just waiting for the moment she regrets those words.
Batani(32; Inglewood, California) wants to design styles that last forever.
But shouldnt that be whateverydesigner wants to do?
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Despite that odd intro, she seems very kind and lovely.
I think he designs menswear??
Aaron(23; Brooklyn) is this seasons youngest designer.
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And he doesnt believe in rules in fashion because…#millennials.
Brandon(24; San Francisco) has only ever designed menswear.
ChaCha(24; Taipei, Taiwan) is acharacter.
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Apparently ChaCha is just a nickname, and he proudly tells the camera it means annoying bird.
He designs cute, fun, happy clothes.
Michael(25; Oakland, California) is a person who is apparently on this show.
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Some are thrilled and others are not.
(Brandons face is the wide-eyed emoji come to life.)
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Once the designers get to work, they chat about what theyre working on.
ChaCha sticks his foot in his mouth when he calls his model fat.
If this wereBig Brother, the editors would have added a literal record scratch sound here.
Tim comes later in the afternoon to give his critiques.
The next morning, the designers get their models hair and makeup done in the Avon salon.
and they make it down to the runway to meet Heidi.
She then tells them about the winners prize package, which includes a lifetime supply of Pilot pens.
You read that correctly a LIFETIME SUPPLY OF PENS.
Everyone else goes backstage to breathe sighs of relief.
Kenyadesigned a flawless white gown for a ladylike lady to wear to the Oscars.
Zac says its not only red carpet its chic and white hot.
And Olivia says she loves the pockets because shes awkward on red carpets (likely story).
Shawnis so confident about her look; she says in a confessional that its a winning look.
So naturally shes taken aback when Heidi says its awful.
Zac says it borders on club kid and hookery.
Nina invokes Carolina Herrera, saying you cant be best dressed if youre not really wearing any clothes.
She pulls no punches: Its like a C celebrity who doesnt have a good stylist.
This does not win him points with the judges.
Zac says he understands ChaChas My Little Ponyzone, but hes not feeling it.
Nina says he didnt respect his models figure, and that could be the kiss of death this season.
Deyontewanted his girl to be bold and colorful on her way down the Cannes red carpet.
Zac says he gets Michelle Obama vibes, which basically makes Deyonte squeal with excitement.
Olivia isnt a huge fan of the pattern, but Heidi is.
And we know thats what matters!
Brandonwas either going to be a womenswear prodigy or the first person out the door.
Luckily for him, hes the former.
Nina says shes strong, fabulous, and sassy.
Zac says its sophisticated just enough to be red carpet worthy.
And with permission from Heidi, Brandon full-on smiles from their critiques.
Batanihas one of the coolest personal styles this season, but her dress is a mess.
She completely camouflaged her models figure and Nina does not have patience for that.
Nina compares Batani to Brandon, saying she didnt respect the figure of her model like he did.
Zac says the outfit Batani is wearing is red carpet, but her models look is not.
Batani, word of advice: Never lie to Heidi Klum.
ChaCha, we barely knew you, but we will never forget the Beanie Baby-adorned jackets you wore.
What are you guys thinking of the season so far?
Who are your favorites?
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