Product Description

International Supermodel Heidi Klum returns as host of Project Runway – Season 3, heading up a glamorous panel of celebrities and fashion icons in search of the next great fashion designer.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3930 in DVD
• Brand: WELLSPRING/GENIUS
• Released on: 2007-11-06
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 4
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Running time: 800 minutes

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The third season of Bravo's reality hit boasted the most evenly matched upper roster of aspiring designers thus far in the series, and maintained the show's reign as one of the best in reality television (it's been nominated for an Emmy every year). It also featured not just one clichéd villain, but several: Keith, the impossibly arrogant menswear designer who believed he was "above" all challenges (and refusing to design the dog outfit mandated as part of that challenge); Jeffrey, the tattooed rock-star designer who was as condescending as he was innovative (yet, because of his bluntness, successful sobriety and impossibly cute son, you couldn't help but like the guy a little); and Vincent, the slightly perverse '80s-era designer who famously cashed out his 401(k) to try the business again and whom always seems two sandwiches short of a picnic. The season's challenges included making a dress out of materials from the contestants' apartments, modernizing the look of a fashion icon (from Audrey Hepburn to Madonna), and designing an evening gown for Miss USA (the later fallen Tara Conner) to wear in the Miss Universe pageant. Later in the season, the remaining finalists were able to jet off to Paris to be judged by designer Catherine Malandrino, whose criticisms were actually harsher than host Heidi Klum's ("You look rideeeculous," she tells one. "You look like a fehk pop stahr." ). Other guest judges during the season included Vera Wang, Kate Spade, Ivanka Trump, and Richard Tyler.

Project Runway stands out from many other reality shows in that talent was actually a requisite and there was no audience voting to keep undeserving contestants in. Not to say there weren't any frustrating contenders overstaying their welcome (Take Angela, the farm girl who claimed her dresses were "mistaken for Yves Saint Laurent" back home, but felt the need to smother all her creations with rosettes), but the competition was evenly, satisfyingly matched toward the end. The DVD includes the reunion episode, which features a tense exchange between Keith and Klum and pokes fun at den father/breakout star Tim Gunn's "$3 vocabulary." A couple of bonus features follow the finalists post-show, profiles Gunn, and shows an assortment of outtakes. Not featured on the DVD? The many, many Saturn Sky Roadster promotions that preceded every commercial when it aired on television. And for that, we happily say Auf Wiedershen. --Ellen A. Kim

Customer Reviews

Eye Candy You Can't Resist
Okay, I love Project Runway. Who doesn't?? Even Oprah is a fan (did you hear she sat in on the audition judging panel for Season 5?)

Although Season 3 was not my absolute favorite (Come on, create fashion from recycling materials? Ewwww...where's the silk?) I had to have it- if only to re-watch the episodes with the Moms. Funny how meeting the moms of Michael Kors and Jeffrey Sabella really gives you a different perspective on the guys. To balance the trip to the Waste Management Plant, we did get to go along on the trip to Paris... Tres magnifique. And don't forget the Dogs, and creating a pageant gown for Miss USA... (was there anyone who thought Kayne WOULDN'T win? I doubt it...)

Like the first two, Season 3 has sew much to love (sorry).

Best Reality Show on TV
I try not to miss any episodes of this show. I love the various challenges each week and enjoy watching how the designers interpret their tasks. I own all three sets of the series and highly recommend them - they are even fun to watch more than once! You can see how each season this show gets better and better. Season 4 is the best by far - more accomplished designers, more feedback from Tim Gunn, and constructive judging. The judges may make some negative comments but I feel that they do not insult the contestants. I like the twists included in the show such as Season 3 allowing 4 contestants to go to Fashion Week and in Season 4 - a runoff between Romi and Chris to become the final member of the team to go to Fashion Week. The challenges are becoming more interesting too - not so much with recycled garbage as in some earlier seasons. This show is one of the best on TV - I'm addicted. I encourage you to try it too! You will love the boxed sets - no commercials. I would like to see some bonus material included in the sets such as background on the designers, out-takes, and more comments on each design. Buy these DVDs - you won't be disappointed.

Great Show!
I have to admit that when I first saw this show a few months ago, I thought it was going to be another American Idol-like show...only with designers, not singers. I am SO glad that I was wrong! I must say that Project Runway is a standout show from other reality shows. The drama is there, but it's not over-done. Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn really make the show worth watching. I am now addicted to it and own the first two seasons (I'm waiting for the third one to arrive). I didn't think I was into fashion, but it is the designing that really got me addicted. I never knew just how much work goes into each piece of clothing!! All in all, if you like fashion design, you'll love this show!