It appears to me that Project Runway’s new home at Lifetime may be the best move possible for the show! After a severely disappointing fifth season on the Bravo network, the season six preview definitely looks entertaining! And if stolen fabric and emotional designers didn’t stir enough drama for you, Lifetime’s addition to Project Runway, Models of the Runway, looks like a cattier, more realistic version of America’s Next Top Model. 

The new season starts on August 20th at 10PM Eastern Standard Time on Lifetime. One month, folks!

As Project Runway runs to Lifetime, or maybe not, we all thought Bravo would be left all lonely and out in the cold. Well, their here to prove us wrong! And I have to say, I’m quite happy about it. Word has it that Bravo execs are in talks about featuring five new fashion-themed shows. Yes, we just said five! Three of them are straight-up intoxicating fashion, whilst the others are more lifestyle shows.

First on the list is Fashionality, a discussion and interview rich entertainment base. Number two is Celebrity Sew-Off, in which featured celebrities attempt to make their own clothes. Next is Double Exposure and Polo. Double Exposure follows the everyday life of Markus Klinko, a fashion photographer, whilst Polo documents the lives of top polo players. And finally, we have The Dubai Projects, featuring top lifestyles in an awesome city! This is crazy exciting, but let’s hope at least one of these budding reality series doesn’t crash and burn- we know how easy it is for that to happen. What are you most excited for?

So, I was really trying to be optimistic about this one, but it doesn’t seem like there’s much place for optimism in this situation. Yes, this is the third time another move on the Project Runway lawsuits has come into play. Just to make sure everyone’s up to date-First, NBC sued Weinstein Co. because they sold the show to Lifetime, then, Lifetime moved the issue to federal court, and now, just for the hell of it, Weinstein Co. is suing Bravo. It makes me dizzy just thinking about it! Weinstein Co. claims that Bravo intentionally cut-back advertising for Project Runway’s season 5 because the were resentful that the show moved to Lifetime. It was revealed what Weinstein said about Bravo’s harsh actions:

“[they were] changing the show’s airtime; running a small number of ads; creating ‘mundane and unappealing’ ads; providing little information for the press about the season premiere; and revealing spoilers about future episodes.”

Let’s just get it all over with! We need season 6!

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Well, I’ll be the first to admit I thought the lawsuit concerning Project Runway and NBC would be over before the air date was postponed; however, ‘m really not so sure anymore! It’s time we really started feeling sorry for these designers! These talented individuals have already finished wrapping up the season and it’s likely it won’t air for a year! Yes, that’s right. A year.

Though the lawsuit was primarily between NBC and Weinstein Company, Lifetime has felt it necessary to hop on in and get all up in their business! Further postponing the air date for season 6, Lifetime has voiced their desire for the case to move from state to federal courts on the account of matters concerning federal copyright law.

Let’s just hope they at least get to strut their stuff on the catwalks next February. Sounds ambitious, but you never know!

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Though we’ve been cruelly teased with the terrible rumor that Project Runway’s season 6 may not premiere on schedule, we’re pretty sure it’s a definite. Yes, it’s time to whip out those recording devices as we soak up every last minute of contestant rivalry occurring on the current season 5. What’s the reason for the malice? Word has it Project Runway is being smacked with a lawsuit. Though we knew there was a dispute between NBC and Lifetime, it was supposed to be reconciled in time for the show to air on January 7. Well wouldn’t that have been lovely. Seems as though the wish we thought was granted has been yet again crushed.

Season 6 has just about finished recording in Los Angeles; however, the show still has no home! Though the Lifetime network seemed pretty confident that they were going to snatch Project Runway back , it doesn’t seem as though it’s happening. Nor has NBC made any move to feature Project Runway on its prime time listings. We sure do hope something gets worked out! If not, we’re looking at a late summer air date. Oh the horror!

Get ready for the next season of Project Runway! Though we’re not quite finished with the current contestants, some news of the upcoming season, premiering on Lifetime, has been released. Who ever heard of a good sneak peek if it didn’t involve mention of a certain Lohan? That’s right, Lindsay’s set to guest-judge on the first episode of Project Runway, for the new LA based season. I’m not quite sure how Lindsay Lohan and “admirable designer”/fashionista go hand in hand, but hey, I guess we’ll find out.

Marc Jacobs Spring 2009.

Charles Anastase Spring 2009.

Straw on the street.

Move over Mary Poppins! You may think it was this nanny who started the straw hat trend, but if you took your medicine correctly, you would know it was none other than fashion legend Coco Chanel! For those of you who watched the recent Coco Chanel Lifetime film, you saw hundreds of hat designs, many of them straw hats. Let’s be honest, who else did we expect to craft such dramatic fashion accessories from barnyard food?

This coming Spring season, straw hats are making a comeback! First seen during New York Fashion Week by Marc Jacobs and Charles Anastase, straw hats add a bit of mystery and sex appeal to the innocent girl in the sundress. Dramatically tip the straw hat to the side and we’re in business! For now, keep that head warm with a nice wool beret or a fitted cloche, but come Spring 2009…slap on the straw!

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Shirley MacLaine at the "Coco Chanel" premier.

ABC News correspondent Cynthia McFadden discusses the role of Coco with Shirley MacLaine.

Last night marked the world premier of Lifetime’s upcoming presentation, “Coco Chanel,” the story of the troubles and triumphs of an icon in fashion history. Joseph Urban Theatre housed the event, filling hundreds of seats with some of the fashion industry’s most crucial players.

As in any event, the evening kicked off with a social event for guests to eat, drink and be merry. Following the hors-d’oeuvres was an interview with ABC’s own Cynthia McFadden and Academy Award winning actress, Shirley MacLaine. MacLaine humorously commented on her experience playing the infamous cavalier, Coco Chanel, and left the guests in stitches over her farewell: “Goodnight, enjoy the bitch.”

The film itself was a bit of a letdown in comparison to MacLaine’s enchanting description of the role. The audience expected scenes filled with dazzling garments, couture fashion and the industry’s drama. What they got, however, was cliche love scenes in the snow, awful French accents and sappy quotes about determination. Sorry Coco, but I think what we wanted was a little more of your couture fashion and a little less of your relationship passion!

 On a lighter note, Shirley MacLaine performed phenomenally as the wicked fashion witch and stirred constant laughter with her sarcasm and believable arrogance.

“Coco Chanel,” starring Shirley MacLaine, premiers on Lifetime on September 13, 2008 8:00ET. If you don’t mind a bit of sap and want to journey through the life this fashion icon, you and your television have got a date!

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Lifetime is putting its best face on for a potential companion series to its soon-to-be-acquired “Project Runway.” The cabler has given a six-episode order to the reality competish “Blush: The Search for America’s Greatest Makeup Artist.” Hourlong skein, exec produced by Laura Fuest (”The Pussycat Dolls Present: Girlicious”), will bow on the net in November. IMG Entertainment is producing.

Pickup of “Blush” reflects the ramp-up of unscripted development at Lifetime as it preps for the arrival of its pricey “Project Runway” acquisition this fall. “Blush” will follow eight aspiring makeup mavens as they compete for the grand prize of a one-year contract as a professional makeup artist with Max Factor, $100,000 in cash and a shot at doing the makeup for a major glossy magazine cover shoot.

What a great idea, this show will def be a hit amongst the young beauty savvy crowd who will watch just for makeup tips and ideas.

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