The show suffered low ratings early on but slowly and surely has acquired a huge following and is now Bravo's #1 show. The show is also proof that word of mouth can save a show. The show is so addictive and takes you in you actually feel as you have an investment in the show. Is there a star? Maybe Austin or Kara Saun or Jay.or the show's villianness Wendy Pepper who came in as the underdog and ranted and raved about the other designers but still has managed to make it the final 3. There's the 'king' of glamour designer Austin Scarlett. We get to know the designers and we love them or love to hate them. We have judges such as Michael Kors (worldly famous designer). Its thrilling to see a garment made completely from scratch, and we are shown that. The thing that sets this show apart from other reality shows is we are given a glimpse of the ACTUAL design process.
The winner wins immunity for the next challenge and the loser is sent packing. Each week they are given a task.There is a winner and a loser ('You're een or your oute' as host Heidi Klum says). The ultimate winner wins a $100,000 prize to start their own line and a mentorship with Banana Republic. The first episode aired on Januon the Lifetime. This is NOT America's Next Top Model! Whereas that show focuses on finding the next hot model, Project Runway is in search of the fashion industry's next hot DESIGNER. Project Runway Season 7 is the seventh season of the television show Project Runway.