Yes! The runway show is definately too short. It`s like garbling the punch line. Seeing the finished garments is the point! On the other hand, as an apparel designer, I don`t know how it is physically possible for a person to hear a challenge,sketch a design, buy the exact amount of fabric,drape it,sew it,fit it, revise and finish it in the time frames they are given on the show. Sometimes a dress that goes together quickly can take another few hours for finishing. Irena had to plan,drape,cut up slithery chiffon or georgette into strips, she FRENCH SEAMED all the strips into a gorgeous floaty dress that hung perfectly while also supervising a second outfit and taking time to make many rude comments.There`s no way INC.can duplicate that dress at their price points unless the skirt is just a striped piece of fabric, not pieced.
I love the show. I`ve never missed one, but I have to say this season is lackluster.On THE FASHION SHOW w/ Issac Mizrahi the challenges actually have to do w/ fashion and workmanship.
Also, what happened to fun time-seeing the designers out at a party being themselves? We keep watching because we get attached to these people and really care when they have to leave. Let`s see more of them and MORE OF THE CLOTHES!!!!