Former Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel exits 'Project Runway' after just two episodes
Former Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel has been eliminated from 'Project Runway' Season 22 after only two episodes. Judges criticized her sustainable denim design for being too safe and lacking the necessary creativity for the competition.
Why it matters
The elimination highlights the challenges high-profile celebrities face when transitioning into professional design competitions and the subjective nature of fashion judging.
Winning the Miss Universe crown did not guarantee success on the fashion runway.
Former Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel has been eliminated from "Project Runway" Season 22, ending her bid to prove herself as a designer after just two episodes of the competition.
The Filipino-American beauty queen, who represented the United States when she won Miss Universe in 2022, was among the contestants sent home after the show's first design challenge.
Gabriel presented a recycled denim ensemble with a statement hood, a look that reflected her long-standing commitment to sustainable fashion. But the design failed to impress the judges.
Supermodel Tyra Banks said the outfit was wearable but lacked the creativity needed to stand out in the competition.
"I think so many people would look at that and say, 'That's good.' But what we're looking for is great. What we're looking for is breaking out of something safe," she said.
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