‘Project Runway’ Scores a Touchdown With New York Giant Michael Strahan

None of the famous fashionistas we talked to last night at the star-studded charity sample sale Seventh on Sale had seen Wednesday night’s Project Runway season premiere — but the one football player there had. “I watch that show every week and I love it. It’s my favorite show,� said New York Giant’s defensive end Michael Strahan. “I feel bad that after the first show someone has to go home,� he continued. “But that dress was pretty weak.� (He was referring to Simone’s ugly gray yellow-banded Empire-waist number and, for the record, we couldn’t agree more.)

Strahan predicts the 21-year-old Christian will be a good contestant. “You know the outfit … with the plaid and the black ruffles?� he said. “I really thought it was different than what everybody else made.� We had no idea Strahan was such a discerning critic of womenswear. “Well, when you love to shop for your lady, you want your lady to look nice, you better understand what she likes,� he said. “And Project Runway all the way.� Amen. —Amy Odell

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