TOP 10: Michael Kors “Project Runway” Critiques

Many elements were responsible for the success of Bravo’s “Project Runway” fashion-design competition. And in the early, iconic seasons, one of the most critical components were the stinging critiques of regular judge, and leading name in American fashion design, Michael Kors. Kors not only brought fashion industry legitimacy to the panel, he also created instantly meme-able moments with his savage reads of the design work. Now, in celebration of “Project Runway”‘s 20th season, and the Great Pop Culture Debate’s episode devoted to the Best “Project Runway” Design, we present to you our Top 10 Michael Kors “Project Runway” critiques, in no particular order, with a little help from his friends.

“It looks like rigatoni Mad Max.”

criticism as an art honestly peaked when michael kors referred to this outfit as looking like “rigatoni mad max” pic.twitter.com/jL5sg9SOAY

— Chelsea Fagan (@Chelsea_Fagan) March 25, 2022

“Tin Man Hershey Kiss garbage newspaper.”

“Oh god, look at that. Your husband helps you back into your straitjacket.”

“You’re a mess…just standing there. So if you travel you’re going to look like a homeless person.”

“Do I think it’s pretty? No.”

“I think she looks like a stewardess. And I’m waiting for her to bring me a coffee.”

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“She knows how to make clothes. Whether she has any taste or talent, that I don’t know.”

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“Barefoot Appalachian Li’l Abner Barbie.”

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“You want guys to leave you alone in the gym, wear that look. No one’s talking to you. I mean cause first off, you can’t move. Second off, you pooped in your pants. And the pockets? Put your hands in your pockets. Pleasure me pockets.”

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“Unless you are going to a Joan Crawford St. Paddy’s day party, I mean… who is wearing this blouse!?”