Project Runway: The Chronicles of Nina

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Right about now, ‘Project Runway ‘is operating a lot like backstage at the New York shows, two minutes before Marc Jacobs shows his collections--WWD reports. There are important decisions to be made--will Nina Garcia, far left, stay at Elle as a contributor and continue her role as judge? Will another magazine--like, say, InStyle -- step in as sponsor? (Elle’s circulation jumped, thanks to its exposure on the hit show. Other mags would love a slice of that hot mess.) Garcia is also rumored to be in talks with Marie Claire to sign on as an editor. If the Weinsteins wield negotiations on who gets to co-sponsor, there will be plenty of back-and-forth on how to divide up this pie. They are notorious for leveraging their partnerships. Then, there’s the issue of the show moving to Los Angeles for season six--a rumor that ired enough New Yorkers to fill an F train. The Rage thinks ‘Project Runway’ set in Hollywood could be a boon for our fashion community. Maybe the contestants can be challenged to teach some women on Rodeo Drive how to dress age appropriately and come up with an alternative to the flip-flop. Seriously, it would be nice to see local talent like Rodarte, Magda Berliner and Louis Verdad get some love.

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