This one is for the ladies, and fashion-conscious men. It’s an interesting spin-off of Project Runway called Project Accessory.
You guessed right if you wagered that it has the same format as its predecessor. The crucial difference, however, concerns the products been made.
Fashionistas all over the world agree that there is a need to have accessories for any outfit. From scarfs to bracelets and everything in between, there is always room to place that extra piece of something to enhance a given look.
This in turn makes the idea behind Project Accessory a great one because countless people are already doing accessorising anyway. The question is: are they doing it correctly? On this show, we’ll learn what works and what doesn’t.
As the season starts, the contestants are given outfits for which they need to custom-make the accessories. There are initially a dozen people competing, but as the weeks go by – just as in Project Runway – there are some eliminations to contend with.
To make it more interesting, each task has a limit on the materials available, so the creative juices are put to test. Guest judges pop in each week and include the likes of Debra Messing and Kelly Osbourne. It helps to know what these judges would wear on any given day so as to get a rough idea as what to maximise on.
At first glance this show could be just another attempt to milk your valuable TV viewership, but if you look at the people involved – and they know a thing or two about fashion – you’ll agree that it is not a fly-by-night idea.
From this competition, you could glean some useful fashion tips. Everyone accessorises. It doesn’t matter who you are, at some point you will adorn your outfit with an extra piece, just because it looks good.
Rappers have their chains, their shades and their watches. Hippies have their scarves, the peace signs and sometimes a guitar they can’t even play. And don’t get me started on skaters, models or housewives. Everyone has a style and on Project Accessory, you can fine-tune your knowledge about which “look” works with which accessories.
The show is hosted by Molly Sims (pictured), who is a good choice because she is a model and knows a thing or two about style. She will be joined by fashion designer Kenneth Cole, InStyle Magazine editor Ariel Foxman and mentor Eva Jeanbart.
• Project Accessory season one airs every Wedndesday at 8.30pm on Vuzu (DStv channel 116).