Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews

Project Runway Season 1, Episode 8: Postal Uniform Challenge

Join Maria and Heather on a fun filled trip back to Hoboken, NJ. as they watch the final 5 designers create updated looks for the U.S. Postal Service letter carriers.  The fashion is mostly good, but the vibes are beyond cringe.
Some highlights:
Wendy's performance as Best Villian AND Best Victim!
Jay's creative sweat patterns.
Austin's modeling Debut & funniest one-liners!
Kara Saun's brilliant designs (once again!!).
Rob's naked butt!
Join us on the runway! Stay tuned until the end to hear the categories!
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Project Runway Season 1, Episode 7: Design A Collection

Join Maria for a fun solo episode as she cringes long and hard as these designers try to create a cohesive collection out of thrifted clothing.  Its awkward moments are only eclipsed by the shit fashion.  
Some highlights:
Rob's utter confusion at every stage of the design process
Wendy's evil side coming out in full force as her own personal grooming gets worse and worse
We say goodbye to the most annoying model, and the sign of relief still resonates almost 20 years later. 
Rewatch the show and join Maria for this episode!

Project Runway Season 1, Episode 6: Making A Splash

Welcome back to our rewatch of Project Runway Season One!  This week finds the designers unsure of which ass to kiss as they create a swimsuit look!
 
Highlights from the episode:
We wax nostalgic over a yellow Sony Discman
Jay's swearing fit while sewing "You fat fucker!"
Tim Gunn's package check
Tricky Dick's every word and look!
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Project Runway Season 1, Episode 5: Model Clients

Today's episode finds our intrepid designers ready to implode as they take on their most annoying clients yet: their models! Fire up your Peacock subscriptions, watch the episode, then enjoy our commentary on some of the most boring fashion we have seen this season!
Some highlights:
Morganza the Monster
Flip Phone Nostalgia
Plastic Bag Chic
Kids in the Hall
Baby Bridezillas from hell!
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Project Runway Season 1, Episode 4: Collaboration

In this episode of Pure Cringe, we unpack 'Edgy Edwardian Chic', Vanessa is impaled by a needle, and Austin is reduced to a blubbering mess.
Join us as we revel in an episode full of paranoia, hurt feelings, and outlandish fashion!
Stay tuned until the end to hear the categories!
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Project Runway Season 1, Episode 3: Commercial Appeal

Today's episode is brought to you by the letter 'A' for anxiety.  We see our cast of designers panic as they try to create a look for a major retailer.  
Some Highlights:
Our brief and sweaty soccer careers
Robert coins the term, 'Banana Republican'
Snatch Patrol
Kevin is a pill
Human Origami
Tim Gunn as the Human Zamboni
Stick around until the end to hear the categories and our predictions for the next episode!
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Bravo Book Club: Pretty Messed Up (Pretty Mess by Erika Jayne)

We start our second season of the Bravo Book Club off with the prettiest mess on Bravo, Ms. Erika Jayne!  Her book Pretty Mess is everything you were expecting and more!
Highlights from our review:
We see the origin of Erika's independent/icy personality
How hard is it to get fired from a strip club?
Who is Lobotomy John?
Enjoy as we chip away at Erika's ice princess veneer to find a lukewarm, semi-interesting person underneath.
Stick around to hear our hilarious recap of Erika's drunken meltdown in Aspen in Season 12 of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills!

Project Runway Season 1, Episode 2: Vision

On today's episode, the remaining 11 designers try to create a garment that embodies 'Envy'.
The highlights:
Michelle and Maria gush over Robert, Austin, and Jay
We meet Baby Cries-a-Lot
Kevin is compared to both Gollum and Captain Queeg from the Caine Mutiny
It's death by a thousand bolts of cotton jersey!
Stick around until the end to hear the categories!
 

Project Runway Season 1, Episode 1: Innovation

Hello Bravo TV Fashion Friends. Welcome to our rewatch of the first Season of Project Runway! We hope you will join us for our unique brand of 'stitch & bitch' recap! Let's make it work, people!
In this premiere episode of the series, we:
Roll out new categories--stick around until the end to hear the winners this week!
Fight nausea during quick-cut cinematography of NYC.
Meet the contestants & models only to discover there are too many to care about.
Meet the judges, fan favorite fashion guru Tim Gunn, and our host, Heidi Klum!
Wax incredulous over early 2000's fashion and the cost of everything!
Obviously already have our favorites....
Names dropped: Jojo Siwa, Terri Nunn, Black Veil Brides, & Chris Farley.
Stay tuned until the end to hear the categories!
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Pure Cringe Season 2 Coming Soon!

Join your hosts, Maria and Michelle, as they 'make it work' recapping Project Runway's iconic first season.  Young Heidi Klum & Tim Gunn, plus 12 dramatic designers--what could go wrong?!?
In between, join the 'Bravo Book Club' where they'll read and review books written by Bravo TV stars. They are mostly honest and always hilarious!
Buckle up buttercups--Season 2 of Pure Cringe is coming!