Project Runway judges Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia, and Tim Gunn got together to discuss the fashion world and the upcoming season of the popular show. They talked to Newsweek about their own prized possessions, the past winners of the competition, and getting caught in the "comfort trap." Ultimately the conversation turned political, with the panel pondering Washington's style:
How do you think the Obamas have influenced the fashion world?Gunn: Hugely.
Klum: I think it's the first time that people actually look at women in politics wanting to look like them. Most women in politics, they wear a suit and look like a man.
But the judges refused to name names.
Are you talking about Hillary?[Laughter]
Klum: No. I'm not picking a person.
And Michael Kors, who has dressed Michelle Obama, had nothing but praise:
Kors: I think the other thing that's interesting is that suddenly you have both a president and a first lady who are incredibly accomplished, incredibly bright, well read, obviously juggling 70 balls up in the air, and both very upfront about the idea that, you know what? It's OK to look great doing it. Like, it does not make you suddenly a second-class citizen, or shallow.