The one hundred thirty-ninth TV show: #676 Project Runway

After we started watching it, we ended up addicted to RuPaul's Drag Race. As a follow up show (a few years later) we picked Project Runway, one of the big inspirations for Drag Race (as that show's third season shows) and something where we see a different side to fashion. Although it seems to take a season or two to truly find its feet, but unlike the other show, Project Runway has a pretty decent standard structure - get an assignment, design and build a garment and show it off on the runway. There are some twists - aside from changes to what you make, some have group challenges or other smaller changes, but often the target group or type of fashion is what matters.

It's lower on drama, it's simpler, but that makes the show much more watchable and your appreciation of their skills builds immensely. It's a neat set up and the show is just as addictive. Unlike other reality shows, this relies on skill and I feel that's what really matters here.