Pure Cringe: Classic Reality Show Recaps & Book Reviews

Project Runway Season 1, Episode 11, Part Two

The fashion may not be universally great, but the petty fights and drama make up for it all.
Some highlights:
Shoegate,
Wendy's random costume change
Kara Saun's unmasking
The joy of Jay
Stick around for the categories and an announcement about Season 3 of Pure Cringe!

Project Runway Season 1, Episode 11: Finale Part One

In this penultimate episode of the season, we see Tim Gunn use his chin to navigate all over America to visit the 3 finalists in their natural habitats.
Things get petty quickly, once sleeping arrangements are on the table. Kara Saun and Wendy do a soft audition for the Zeus Network, and Jay tries hard not to be anyone's whipping boy.
Fashion everywhere we look, but no shoes?  
Stick around until the end to hear the categories!

Project Runway, Season 1, Episode 10: Reunion

We skid into the final episodes in typical Project Runway fashion: pretty and petty.  This episode finds the designers reunited in NYC a few days before Fashion Week.  Some highlights:
Everyone still hates Wendy
Vanessa is full of sour grapes
Even Tim Gunn has a petty side, and we love him for it!
Enjoy--stick around until the end to hear the categories!

Project Runway Season 1, Episode 9: Design for the Red Carpet

Join your hosts as they cringe at the work from our final four contestants.  Everyone's work is ugly, and yet someone has to win, and someone is out!
Some highlights:
Tim Gunn gives tough feedback
Austin creates the same dress again
Even Kara Saun's design is weird AF
It's a horror show this week, and only Heather's presence as co-host can save us!
Stick around until the end to hear the categories!
 
 
 

Bravo Book Club-Tim Gunn: The Natty Professor

Welcome back to another meeting of the Bravo Book Club! 
I hope you all have a lovely beverage and snack. This book gives us a lot to think about and put into action. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!
Let's dive right into Tim Gunn's fabulous memoir/advice column!
 
Make it work!
 

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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