Models of the Runway Should Wear Clothes not Critique Them

My guilty pleasure, Project Runway on Thursday nights, is in its seventh season on Lifetime and unfortunately, has so far disappointed me. Usually hosting an assortment of innovative and interesting designers, this season seems to be full of cry babies, gay guy stereotypes, and cocky women. The focus no longer seems to be on fabulous clothes but on the drama in the sewing room.

Part of the intrigue of Project Runway is the challenges in which the designers must compete. Between heart inspired charity gowns to grocery store product outfits to burlap sacks, the challenges always leave you wondering what will these designers create next.

The designers and judges themselves generate enough drama amongst themselves but Lifetime just couldn't get enough. The network launched Models of the Runway, a show that airs right after each show and documents what the models think about working with each designer, the designs they wear themselves, and the criticism of the judges.

I am a self admitted feminist but I think that in this case, the models just need to keep their mouths shut. Not to objectify women but models are merely walking clothes hangers when on the runway. They are paid to wear and sell clothes, not critique them.

I hope that the season gets more crafty and impressive as the designers advance to Fashion week in Bryant Park but I would appreciate it the criticism of the designers was left to the audience, the other designers, and Tim Gunn, Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, and guest judges.