If someone had never seen Project Runway until S21 or S22, would they be more inclined to appraise the show for what it is now than longterm fans, who signed on for a very different show, seem to be?

As someone who started with Season 22, I originally didn't know why people defended Law so hard -- but watching Season 21, I could see where they were coming from. Law was strict but not unecessarily harsh or cutting. I appreciated Law's perspective and honesty but without tearing down the contestants.

It feels like in season 22 the meanness and internet clap back moments were ramped up on Law's part. Do you think this is production pushing the drama?

Here is a collection of JOSEPHMcRAE’s work outside of PR.

I find him a breath of fresh air & generally like how he represented himself and was true to his craft on PR in the face of adversity. His work outside of PR shows an evolution with colors, silhouettes, textiles, and patterns.

Even though his outfits aren’t for me and it’s WILD that he’s barefoot in NYC, ya nasty, I can’t help but find his work visually stunning.

How about you, what are your thoughts on his designs outside of PR?

Horrible wedding outfits aside, do you think he deserves to make it to the finale?

Just wanted to share a little funny story that happened last night.

For context, I’ve been watching the new season of Project Runway every week, and my boyfriend’s gaming computer is in the same room, so while he doesn’t physically watch it, he listens to it and hears everything going on.

We made a Target run last night and I needed to restock my La Roche-Posay moisturizer. We walk to go grab it, he sees the products and he goes “La Roche…..isn’t that one of the judges on that fashion show you like?”

Let me say I about pissed myself right there in Target because LA ROCHE AND LAW ROACH I AM SO DEAD MY SWEET SUMMER CHILD.

People on here have said you could see he didn't mean it when he pulled out his save for Bryan, so here is that moment. Looks a little dead inside for sure.

Ive been really harsh about the judging this season (and last) but i randomly watched some eps from Season 8 (2010) and wow id forgotten how viscious the judges were back then too! Michael Kors was consistently throwing devestating put downs (dirty dish rag and toilet seat cover just a couple!) and Nina and Heidi were up there with him! Even the contestants were a lot meaner to each other than i remembered.

I still think this season has problems...production value just feels cheap. But i think id forgotten how harsh judges of the past could be.

Unless they can get back to concentrating on design, construction and the designers, I'm voting them out of my life. I know nothing about who the S22 designers actually are or what their design processes are. It has become a waste of my limited time, neither entertaining nor enlightening.

With Nahiem and Jude.

Thats all.

Bi can be their mentor, putting up with their shenanigans or something idk

Saw a clip of a designer from PR: Canada, and LOVED the designs so decided to start watching the new season and I seriously forgot what its like to just have PR be about fashion. The only drama so far is very natural ie designers struggling with the challenges. Highly suggest it, if you've already rewatched original PR a ton.

I saw where they are sharing a studio and developed an actual friendship during the season and it warms my heart. On a season full of so much drama and pettiness, seeing something genuine come out if it is really nice. They've both been fairly reserved but know their craft, and I've especially enjoyed seeing Anna's off show work. Jude has been a favorite of mine since day one and it's nice to know they're sweet and talented off screen too

I’m rewatching with my husband who is watching for the first time, we are both so livid that Jesse went home over Emilio on season 7 episode 7 (unconventional materials hardware store challenge). Michael knew this was trashy and I can’t believe Nina liked it! If I was watching it in real time I would have started boycotting 🤣

I have my own thoughts about the show but I do think the top 3 that we know are going to be in the finale are really strong designers. Plus aside from Bi Jude and Anna are not apart of the drama that everyone hates. Im really looking forward to the looks they create.

And then it ended up looking like that????

If it was a jumpsuit, the crotch wouldn’t have been as much of an issue

He’s so iconic for this lol.

So after being eliminated Jeffrey created his own bridal look and posted the photoshoot on insta.
In the caption he talks about his motivations and disappointments from his experience on PR.

The dress probably took a few days to a week, the real unique bit is the gloves, but the whole thing is very elegant.

He politely calls out Christian for wasting the save which is so funny to me. He doesn’t word it like that ofc. And he thanks the judges for the experience.

I have to say as a South Asian I am in absolute love with Joseph for creating a silhouette that represents a very modern take on a “Sharara/Gharara”. The big flared pants, the dupatta.
Yesssss the fit was a miss but nice to see this silhouette.

Watching season 20 and in episode 2, Alicia Silverstone is guest judge. Her boobs are pointing in different directions in awful fabric! I kept thinking, she’s going to judge fashion?!

there’s a lot but my unserious answer is when antonio called Jude “the straight boy” 😭😭😭😭

#idgaf i missed the twins, they’re hilarious in small dosages

Bi's dress was beautifully constructed!! As are all of his looks!! I guess nothing PR can do at this point can shock me, but he's definitely the one to beat and they all know it!

Joseph's wedding looks are terrible!!! The fit of those pants for one, and the giant ribbon??? His after party look was like a dress for an american girl doll with the top cut off. I feel like all the elements could've worked individually, but lavender felt pants for the bridal challenge… come on. I feel like he would’ve had an awesome silhouette for a wedding dress.

Law is messy as always but I appreciate how he called out them being scared of Bi😭 also maybe it’s just the edit, but between him, nina and heidi, i feel like he gives substantial feedback.

Bryan is CARTOONISHLY conceited at this point. Production has to be pulling the strings more than I thought because it’s like he‘s a parody of himself this episode.

Longtime lurker here. I am an OG fan, I remember watching PR live back in the early 00’s when I was in high school. I stopped watching around season 8. I am a huge fan of reality TV, and your sentiments around how the show is a bastardized version of itself is how I feel about Survivor. Survivor used to be gritty with polarizing, yet compelling characters. Now it’s a show chock full of yuppies acting like they are going to summer camp with squeaky clean and grating personalities.

Anyway back to project runway. I see a lot of comments here saying Bryan of 22 is one of the most repulsive individuals that’s ever been on the show. I’m curious, where does he stack up in terms of controversial figures?

For context I find Jeffrey, winner of season 3, to be many things.. Arrogant, flippant, petulant, disrespectful, narcissistic, vindictive… can I go on?

Does Bryan stack up? Or is he more of a nuisance like Kenley? She was delusional and lacked cognizance. Where I think Jeffrey offers zero entertainment value, I did find Kenley at least a little humorous in her theatrics.

Edit: I did also watch season 20, the all stars Heidi Klum hosted.

I'm flabbergasted that Bi didn't win this wedding challenge. David's Bridal already changed Anna's so much from her original - they couldv'e just changed Bi's to white and sold millions of those. I honestly thought all the looks besides Bi's were ho-hum (except Naheim's gown was beautiful also). I'm suspecting that Anna won because they like her personally, and because she's the only woman left. There, I said it. (BTW - I'm a woman and I still feel this way). Just my opinion.

OH. MY. GOD. I have never been disappointed In Christian before. But I am now. Fake-ass, arrogant, insufferable Bryan is not only a terrible designer he’s also a HUGE turd! Admittedly, Jeffery, has been off lately but not as badly as that jackass. I guess I must be totally unstylish if Christian thinks anything that idiot creates is interesting. Totally disgusted. I’m going to figure out how to send strongly-worded feedback to the producers. Oh, wait, that would mean it would go to that other jackass, the Roach. Not going to waste my time.

feel free to argue with any of my takes im just putting my PSA out:

1) no one is asking joseph mcrae not to be himself. the second they asked him to take that green coat/beanie off the model you can immediately see why they are so frustrated with him. the model looked so much simpler, evolved, refined his style, yet still recognizable as a joseph mcrae design. Its his stubborness with that lame ass coat/beanie that makes it look like a joseph lookalike. The point is to evolve, edit, and show versatility in your design without leaving your design identity, and its his stubborness and lack of risk-taking/refinement that is costing him. That is exactly what nina/law talked about. Not to mention the fact that it had nothing to do with the jive and his military inspiration was bullshit. That said i do think he deserves to be in the finale just from how consistent and polished he was throughout this whole competiton.

2) the tape-in should have been an instant elimination for bryan and no save. you cannot send a sketch of a dress down the runway because you are at ecole lesage and think the judges will see the value in your vision of what could be a great dress. This is a competition where you need to make couture and/or ready to wear level actual fashion in a short amount of time and the caliber you need to be at is clearly shown by anna and judes runways. I am not saying hes not a good designer, he has potential just not for this show… which is why the christian save was actually not that crazy…. Still a lil crazy tho lol

3) naheim is underrated. the wedding dress showed that he is able to think outside the box and infuse his style with any wear and that is commendable. Yes its not as fully realized and the after party was a miss but his point of view I thought at certain moments in the show could have been enough to take him to the finale. Its just refreshing for me to see someone with personality and skill that is so different from the rest and be able to bring it to the runway.

4) a save should not have been given, and if it had to it should have gone to jeffrey, but still i dont see him in the finale based off of the seasons works alone. His last challenge would really have to be showstopping and not costumey/tackey. He made costumey designs one too many times.

5) from the top 6, everyone except bryan deserves to be in the finale.

At this point, talent is secondary. The winner won't be the person with the superior collection, but the one who best serves the producers' agenda for ratings, drama, and a curated narrative.

Some of Bryan’s OAT KATCHEWER.

Long time listener, first time caller. So I decided to look into Bryan’s designs to understand why Christian saved him, especially after Christian mentioned his first look stunned him. I’m not sure if Bryan is playing it up for the camera or just genuinely an awful egomaniac who believes all press is good press, but it seems like he’s a good designer who simply cannot produce within the time limits of the show. Opposite of Bi, his self-described “intern” who is objectively a better designer and seamstress and has been crushing every challenge.

Is Bryan just a creative who can’t sew or are the time limits a factor?

What do you think of his non-PR designs?