Shakopee Valley News - Shakopee man is 'Project Runway' contestant - Comments

I'd love to hear your take

Kristin Holtz — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:29:09 -0500

I'd love to hear your take as the season goes on. His work reminds me of season 4's Christian Siriano but on Wal-Mart prices. I wasn't really a Siriano fan but that was probably because his personality grated with me. I got tired of the 'fierce's. Christopher sounds really upbeat and fun. It seems like he has a lot of personality, which is great to watch.

You can check out videos of

Miss Mollee — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:19:32 -0500

You can check out videos of Christopher's home, closet, casting, etc. at www.mylifetime.com. He's self taught with no formal training so that should add an interesting element to the show. I like some of his designs, but I'll be curious to see how he fares with some of the challenges. Very exciting to have some locals on the show.

Wow, this is really cool. I

Kristin Holtz — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:16:29 -0500

Wow, this is really cool. I can't sew a stitch and have no fashion sense, but I love this show. I can't wait to follow Straub's performance! All you "Project Runway" followers are invited to share your thoughts on the show here.

Shakopee man is 'Project Runway' contestant

Pat Minelli — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:42:30 -0500

A Shakopee man is among 16 contestants announced Wednesday for the latest "Project Runway" cable television program series, in which aspiring fashion designers square off to eventually determine a winner.

Christopher Straub, 30, is among the contestants in season six, which takes place in Los Angeles.

The latest series has been delayed by legal problems, but it was announced Wednesday that the new series will premiere Aug. 20 on the female-friendly Lifetime cable network.