An unconventional-materials challenge was introduced, yet contestants continued to work together, raising concerns about the show's direction. Law Roach's judging role was acknowledged positively, but the process requiring safe designers to vote out bottom contestants faced backlash. Many believe Project Runway is focusing more on personal branding rather than fostering true design talent. Contestants are managed in a pressured environment that distorts their creative abilities, compromising their work while catering to the reality TV format, shifting the focus from genuine design excellence.
An unconventional-materials challenge with the twins working together, only Law Roach deciding who wins, and a demoralizing vote forced upon the safe designers to kick out one of the bottom-three contestants highlights a disturbing shift.
The season's changes include a new judging addition in Law, shorter episode lengths, and quirkier chyrons, but the contestant elimination process has been poorly received.
Project Runway has become more about personalities and aesthetics than launching contestants to the top of the fashion industry, showing a critical shift in focus away from design competition.
The contestants are left to design under false tensions, forced to create outfits quickly, style them in limited time, and defend them on public stages, complicating their true talents.
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