Project Accessory - Premier 10/27 (from producers of Project Runway) (television, series, shows)

[GloryB]

Project Accessory - Official Show Site - myLifetime.com

The multi-billion dollar accessories business is brought into the spotlight with Lifetime’s new competition series, "Project Accessory," hosted by actress and model Molly Sims. With the help of lifestyle expert Eva Lorenzotti as their mentor, 12 enterprising artists will be put to the test to create the newest and hottest trends in accessories as they compete to dazzle Sims and judges designer Kenneth Cole and InStyle Editor, Ariel Foxman. Emmy® Award-winning actress Debra Messing and fashion critic and television personality Kelly Osborne will appear as guest judges this season, among other fashion luminaries. "Project Accessory" will premiere October 27 at 10:30/9:30c.

As an avid Project Runway fan, I'm sure I'll watch this. I just don't know if anyone can possible do enough 'accessorizing accessories' to keep such a show on the air.

The challengers:
Cotrice (Milwaukee, WI/Atlanta, GA) – specializes in jewelry
Brian Burkhardt (Manchester, NH/Miami, FL) – specializes in jewelry
Christina Caruso (New York, NY) – specializes in jewelry
Nina Cortes (Miami, FL) – specializes in jewelry
Shea Curry (Hattiesburg, MS/Los Angeles, CA) – specializes in jewelry and hair accessories
Adrian Dana (Baltimore, MD/Lithonia, GA) – specializes in church hats
David Grieco (Watertown, NY/Los Angeles, CA) – specializes in belts
Kelly Horton (Philadelphia, PA/Edgewater, NJ) – specializes in handbags
Diego Rocha (Sao Paolo, Brazil/Chicago, IL) – specializes in handbags
Nicolina Royale (Minneapolis MN/Los Angeles, CA) – specializes in leather rock 'n' roll accessories
Rich Sandomeno – (Elmwood Park, NJ/Los Angeles, CA) – specializes in jewelry
James Sommerfeldt (Chicago, IL) – specializes in footwear

[fruitlassie]

This sounds reaaally boring, but I'll try one episode, I guess.

[GloryB]

Coco Channel DID get her start designing/accessorizing hats.

[maciesmom]

While I think "a" show about accessorizing could be very interesting, I'm having a hard time thinking how this could be an entire series. Especially in the hands of Lifetime....who, I feel, has completely decimated Project Runway.

[bouncethelight]

Originally Posted by maciesmom

While I think "a" show about accessorizing could be very interesting, I'm having a hard time thinking how this could be an entire series. Especially in the hands of Lifetime....who, I feel, has completely decimated Project Runway.

I got a different impression - not that they would be "accessorizing" - but rather they will be "creating" the accessories. Big difference!

Personally I think it sounds just as interesting to see the creation of a great purse, or a beautiful piece of jewelry, as it is to see a dress being created on Project Runway, or a painting, on Work of Art.

[maciesmom]

Originally Posted by bouncethelight

I got a different impression - not that they would be "accessorizing" - but rather they will be "creating" the accessories. Big difference!

Personally I think it sounds just as interesting to see the creation of a great purse, or a beautiful piece of jewelry, as it is to see a dress being created on Project Runway, or a painting, on Work of Art.

Still, I'd have more interest if it were on a different channel.

[GloryB]

Originally Posted by bouncethelight

I got a different impression - not that they would be "accessorizing" - but rather they will be "creating" the accessories. Big difference!

Personally I think it sounds just as interesting to see the creation of a great purse, or a beautiful piece of jewelry, as it is to see a dress being created on Project Runway, or a painting, on Work of Art.

I think you are probably right. I know very little since I just use a purse from walmart with the only fashion criteria is it being big enough to hold all my crap.

Originally Posted by maciesmom

Still, I'd have more interest if it were on a different channel.

Well, the show is being produced by Heidie's company, so I'm assuming they would have to remain on the same network.

At least we'll have something to watch when Project Runway is over.

Does anyone know when the showdown of past good designers who didn't win will be aired? Guess I could go check the website.

[PippySkiddles]

Originally Posted by GloryB

I think you are probably right. I know very little since I just use a purse from walmart with the only fashion criteria is it being big enough to hold all my crap.



Well, the show is being produced by Heidie's company, so I'm assuming they would have to remain on the same network.

At least we'll have something to watch when Project Runway is over.

Does anyone know when the showdown of past good designers who didn't win will be aired? Guess I could go check the website.

November. Not sure of exact date though. I'm thinking the 15th for some reason

[GloryB]

Originally Posted by PippySkiddles

November. Not sure of exact date though. I'm thinking the 15th for some reason

Seems THIS one won't air until 2012!

Meanwhile, I'm trying to convince myselg that I'm truly interested in the
accessory show. Maybe it will grow on me....like a purse made out of a rat trap.

[toosie]

I'm watching it now on Lifetime - something to have on while I wait for the PR after show!