#Project runway 20x09

[meret118]

I thought this week's Project Runway challenge of designing new uniforms for the crew on Bravos's Below Decks would be boring. It's actually interesting because the designers have lost their damn minds.

I've never watched BD, but AFAIK it's a reality show about the crew of a yacht that is rented by people to take trips to, from what little I've seen, warm weather destinations. It's a TV show, but about a real(?) working crew so the designs have to be practical as well as stylish.

Bishme's client tells her she's always hot so he decides to put her in neoprene. For those not familiar with the fabric, it's a synthetic rubber material that does not breathe. It's literally what wetsuits are made of, and is intended to keep body heat in. I actually love the way his design looks, but the absurd fabric choice ruined it for me.

Laurence is making her outfit out of leather and wool. For working on a ship. In hot weather.

Prajjé is using a black and white print that looks like lace, and his design has a peplum. It's looks very dated and cheap to me. I think it's unprofessional, and not remotely something a captain would wear.

Kara Saun's looks like a shiny, glittery Versace or Gucci outfit for hitting the town in. It also looks like he would burn up in it.

I kept wondering where I had seen Anna's design before, and finally realized it reminded me of what Johnny Lawrence wore in The Karate Kid climax, but with epaulettes stuck on it. Again it's unprofessional looking for the job, (His uniform normally includes a tie.) and not appropriate for a captain. She wants to bring in her Chinese culture which is great, but this is not the way to do it. Plus, I don't exactly think silk and salt water is a very good combination.

Brittany's is my favorite by far. Her design is stylish, modern, professional, yet very practical for his job as chief engineer. It's white top-stitching on black fabric, with lots of pockets, and a flattering fit.

Did the designers go out drinking a lot on other seasons? If so I don't remember it. I remember them exhaustedly going back to their hotel at night to sleep.

Did Anna cheat on her husband? She says, "I'm divorced for two days. I want to party with you more." I interpreted that to mean she was considering herself divorced for the two day challenge, later she says she's married and nothing happened.

But it looked like she left with the guy to me. Did I see that right? I didn't think they were allowed to go off like that though. Surely they wouldn't let that happen if for no other reason than the fact she had been drinking. She was talking and walking fine, but she did have four shots of tequila apparently pretty quickly, and other designers commented on her drinking. To me that's a lot, but I rarely drink and have the alcohol tolerance of a fruitfly so maybe I'm wrong.

Anna and Prajjé were the worst IMO. I've never been a fan of Anna's designs, but Prajjé can be great. I would send Anna home, and make Brittany the winner.

I can't find pictures of the designs online to include unfortunately.