Hi Heidi!

So, the rumours are true!

Heidi Klum is back on "Project Runway!"

This is going to make this show much more fun to watch. And yes, as Heidi herself said, we're so excited to hear her say "Auf Wiedersehen" yet again.

(Please bring back Tim Gun, too!)

Designing Women

More than 2 decades ago, there was a hit Sitcom in the US which was also aired here in the Philippines. It was a sitcom about 4 creative women in the field of design, and it was entitled “Designing Women.”

The 4 women in the series were in the Interior Design industry, and they were all headstrong and had their unique points-of-view.

Fast forward to 2022, and i’m watching the finale of Project Runway Season 19. And while watching it, I couldn’t help but get flashbacks.

Here’s why:

The top 4 finalists are all women. They’re all in the field of design - Fashion Design, and they’re all headstrong, they have their unique points-of-view, and are all supremely creative.

It was like art imitating life!

But after the episode was done, the ultimate designing woman was Shantall! Which was no surprise because everyone was expecting her to win.

That’s the power of (designing) women!

Dom’s Dominance

While waiting for the latest episodes of Project Runway 18 to be uploaded, I find myself watching and re-watching previous seasons.

There are some glaring differences from the first 16 seasons and the last 2. There’s the difference between Heidi and Karlie as hosts (Auf Weidersen is still unparalleled), Tim and Christian as mentors (I miss the Tim-isms like Sturm und Drang), even Michael and Brandon as judges (Michael has more one-liners).

One of the seasons I love to watch is Season 12. This is the season that had the stoic and talented Alexandra, the deaf-mute and fiercely talented Justin, and the cool, calm and brilliantly creative winner, Dom.

Since episode 1, I knew she was a winner. Her point of view and aesthetic were both solid. Her designs were fresh and fashionable. And her personality was lovable AF.

After watching her “Retro Futuristic” collection for her final runway, there’s no doubt that she was leading this competition.

And of course, she came back for Project Runway All Stars 5, winning that one, too.

How’s that for dominance?

Exie-lharating!

Another awesome discovery from Project Runway All Stars 7, Christina Exie!

I don't follow the international seasons of Project Runway, but she's the winner of Project Runway Australia Season 4. And now is making waves in the fashion scene down under.



She's such a dynamite! Aside from being creative, she's also very articulate, conceptual and technical. Plus, that accent! Divine!

Must. Back watch. Her. Season!

Ma Belle!

When Michelle Lesniak won her season, I was thrilled! Her personality, craftsmanship and aesthetic really made her a stand-out in that first and only "Team Season" in Season 11.

Then, she returned for Project Runway All Stars 4, where she finished 4th.

And when she came back for Project Runway All Stars 7, she was one of my favorites. In fact, I had 3 women who I was rooting for: Michelle, Irina Shabayeva and Christina Exie.

Both Irina and Michelle made it to the top 4, but after the finale runway, it was Dmitry and Michelle who were standing as the last 2.

At first, I was a bit nervous because both Dmitry and Michelle were in Project Runway All Stars Season 4, and Dmitry won over Michelle. So, in my mind, the scenarios were playing: will it be a repeat, or will fate favor Michelle this time.

And the fates delivered!

Michelle Lesniak is the World Champion of Project Runway!

Congratulations, Michelle! Well deserved!

Fashion Fours

All of a sudden, I'm hooked on the final season of Project Runway: All Stars.

I've been binge-watching the final season's episodes in the run-in to the finale. And on the last episode - the one when they were supposed to whittle down to the top 3 - the unthinkable happened.

They have a top 4!

Actually, I was worried when the bottom 2 was composed of Michelle and Dmitry, both very talented designers from the US version, so, it was good news when they both qualified.

So now, the Fashion World Championship is a toss-up among Bidell, Dmitry, Irina and Michelle.

I have my favorites!

All about the Basse

While waiting for the next episode of Project Runway All-Stars Season 7 to appear on-line, I've been binge-watching previous seasons of both the main show and All-Stars.

One of my discoveries from the recent seasons was Laurence Bass from Season 15.

She has a very clear aesthetic and point of view, which is no surprise since she made it to Fashion Week. But aside from her fashion, I'm also drawn to her accent. Just like Anya and Olivier from previous seasons, she has this way of speaking that is so easy on the ears.



With her talent, I'm sure she's going far in the fashion world, post-Project Runway.

Great Scott

It was with great shock and sadness that I found out about the passing of L' Wren Scott. I was reading the news on the yahoo page and saw a photo of her and Mick Jagger. Originally, I thought they were tying the know. But when I clicked on the article, it turned out to be very sad news.

Initial reports say that she allegedly committed suicide. The reasons why she did it weren't clear as of press time. But if this is true, she's another prominent fashion figure that went down this path. First, there was Isabella Blow, then Alexander McQueen.

What makes it even more of a shock is the fact that she appears to be a very happy person. I remember how she was the finale judge on Project Runway season 9, and she was very gracious with her comments and constructive in her criticism. She always delivered her comments with a smile.

I'm certain that a figure like L' Wren Scott will truly be missed by the fashion world.

This is Seth, again!

Since I arrived in school early today, I was able to check the internet to find out the answer to the burning question: Who won Project Runway All Stars season 3!

It's Seth Aaron Henderson, again! The winner of season 7 has gone on to become the first designer to win twice! Way to go!

(On the other hand, I feel bad for Korto because this is the 3rd time she joined, and it's the 3rd time she's first runner up.)