Project Runway is not a clothing design competition. The competitors are not provided with proper materials, conditions, time, and resources to sew the outfits they're trying to convey. This kind of environment punishes real designs in favor of outfits, since it's quicker to hot glue accessories instead of sewing them together. Also, for some strange reason, designers are supposed to handle model makeup designs, model training, and undisclosed model sizes.  I find it particularly weird that PR actually provides less time and resources than RuPaul's Drag Race sewing competitions, since drag queens are supposed to wear outfits (that won't be used again, so it's okay to hot glue them together) AND makeup, choreography, performance, and humour.