The Fashion Show

I gave Bravo's The Fashion Show the ol' college try, but the show just hasn't pulled me in — and a lot of you aren't sold, either. So you might not be shocked to learn that so far, The Fashion Show hasn't been stepping into Project Runway's big shoes in terms of ratings.

Runway finished off its Bravo run last year averaging four million viewers an episode; thus far, The Fashion Show is averaging under one million viewers. Bravo executives told The New York Times that the ratings are "as good as we can ever hope for" for a new series, but The Fashion Show definitely isn't immediately making up for the loss of Runway to Lifetime.

Granted, Runway started slow, too, with even fewer viewers watching that show's first episodes — but with the help of round-the-clock repeats, the show built an audience and buzz awfully fast. This time around, the ratings aren't picking up steam, and I hardly ever hear anyone talking about The Fashion Show.

Bravo says it's too early to say whether the show could see a second season, but I'm wondering: Why do you think it's not clicking with audiences yet? Is it too similar to Project Runway? Do Isaac Mizrahi and the judges rub people the wrong way? And do you think the show has time to make a name for itself still, or is it already too late?

Photos courtesy of Bravo

• The Fashion Show's Angel Chang wants to meet you — stylelist
• Bebe's sizzling, safari Summer '09 ad campaign — Nitrolicious
• Michelle Obama Ordered a White Martin Margiela Tux — Fly Paper
• Blair Waldorf: Marchesa before Marchesa — fashionista
• Noria's favorite swimsuits: all under $50! — Lucky
• Booze shoes — Jezebel
• Michael Kors dishes on Michelle Obama’s fashion choices — Off the Rack
• Stella McCartney gem embellished clutch: DIY under $100 — Bag Snob
• Fab Blab: Donatella Versace starts blogging — FabUK
• Morbid goth looks take center stage in Craig McDean's freaky ad — Refinery 29

Did you give Bravo's new show The Fashion Show a chance? I did and overall I thought it was amusing. The caliber of designers isn't the most impressive, but I loved the live audience aspect. I'll definitely continue to watch.

If you loved James-Paul's winning look, you can purchase his black Rubik's Cube dress and navy bolero ($199 and $99, respectively) right now. I can see those with avant-garde taste totally rocking it. Be sure to check back to Bravo's shopping section every week because all winning looks will be available to the masses. Neat, huh?