Best "Project Runway" Design

June 12, 2023 GPCD Contributor

Upon its debut in 2004, “Project Runway” – a competition in which aspiring designers face off in the hopes of becoming the next big name in American fashion – was a critical and commercial smash. The show was arguably the prestige entry in the typically trashy reality television genre. It attracted legitimate big-name high-fashion judges and guests. The finale shows at New York Fashion Week were the talk of the industry. And the show launched the careers of some of today’s hottest fashion stars. While the show has struggled to maintain its cultural relevancy over the years – as a wise Teutonic woman once said, “In fashion, one day you’re in, the next, you’re out” – the Great Pop Culture Debate wants to look back and see what garments remain in vogue, as we determine the Best "Project Runway" Design. Designers discussed include Christian Siriano, Chris March, Korto Mololu, Dom Streater, Mondo Guerra, Rami Kashou, Kini Zamora, Erin Robertson, and many more.

Join host Eric Rezsnyak and panelists Curtis Creekmore, Gary Jackson, and Karissa Kloss as they discuss and debate the best fashions featured in the long-running competition.

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Round 1 Match-Ups:

NOTE: You can find photos of ALL the looks discussed by checking out the Google Slides here, or at the bottom of this article.

Match-Up 1: Christian Siriano/Chris March “Couture” vs. Coral Castillo S19 Finale Headdress

Match-Up 2: Leanne Marshall Finale Opener vs. Erin Robertson Unconventional Challenge

Match-Up 3: Kini Zamora Umbrella Dress vs. Sonjia Williams Candy Dress

Match-Up 4: Rami Kashou Finale Gold Gown vs. Laura Bennett Silver/Chartreuse Finale Look

Match-Up 5: Mondo Guerro Print Pants vs. Dom Streater Tinkerbell Outfit

Match-Up 6: Austin Scarlett Bridal Look vs. Edmond Newton Card Dress

Match-Up 7: Austin Scarlett Corn-Husk Dress vs. Korto Momolu Seat-Belt Dress

Match-Up 8: Chasity Sereal/Prajje Jean-Baptiste Avant-Garde vs. Sebastian Grey Cut-Out Dress

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EPISODE CREDITS

Host: Eric Rezsnyak

Panel: Curtis Creekmore, Gary Jackson, Karissa Kloss

Producer: Bob Erlenback

Editor: Jack Kwait-Blank

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