Meet the gay guys from "The Fashion Show"

Brian Juergens

Without so much as a cool sorbet to cleanse our runway palates (unless that Millionaire Matchmaker woman is supposed to scare us into forgetting), Bravo is already serving up a new fashion-focused reality show to fill the gap left by Project Runway.

The Fashion Show takes fifteen designers (try not to say it in your best Heidi Klum voice, just try!) compete for the chance to have their fashions sold in the retail market, as well as a $125,000 cash prize, with the winner to be determined by out host and judge Isaac Mizrahi, former Destiny's Child Kelly Rowland, and fashion industry bigwig director Fern Mallis.

Big shocker, there's a bunch of gay guys in the bunch, one of whom is already a gay reality show staple. Meet them all below, as well as our theories as to their signature styles!

The fine folks at Bravo have confirmed that all but two of the fellas in the cast are gay, giving us six out Designsketeers in all. Here's Team Gay for Season One:

Andrew Christian (Newsie Couture)

James-Paul (Bat Boy Casuals)

Johnny (Trash Heap Activewear)

Keith (Clothes for People Who Love Hair on Broadway)

Merlin (Equestrian Realness)

Reco (My Hot Sister's Jeans)

And here are the straight guys, for compare/contrast purposes:

Jonny Day (Pick a Card, Any Card)

Markus (I'm Not Posing, I Have Scoliosis)

Ummmmmmmmmm exactly.

Here's a video of the designers introducing themselves:

The Fashion Show premieres Thursday, May 7 at 10PM Eastern.

(all pics courtesy Bravo/Mitchell Haaseth)

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Brian Juergens

on Fri, 2009-04-03 08:06.

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Another Westwood

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Latherr (731 points) (151 posts)

on Fri, 2009-04-03 09:59.

Another Westwood worker!

But Merlin? No. Just No.

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Is it just me...

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Chuckles (1091 points) (229 posts)

on Fri, 2009-04-03 13:01.

or does Markus look like Johny Depp?? And all I can say is its like the Power Rangers Monster of the Day or something with the designers. They're looks are so severe... and yet I can't help but love it! So much more interesting than what PR usually has to offer. Its like they took 10 or so Christian/Santino/Jay's and made a show. This is either going to be really good or really bad. Either way, I'll be watching every moment!

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thanks a lot harvey weinstein! NOT

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Javi (1744 points) (366 posts)

on Fri, 2009-04-03 14:27.

I still hate that PR is gone. I will give this show an opportunity, however it's not looking too good as of yet. These people seem like pure characters and way over the top. But i don't think i could do without the NIIIINAGARCIA! I mean what is a judging without Nina's evil eye. -sigh- And sweet Tim Gunn. I may be forced to watch Lifetime now. argggh

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They're kidding with these

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Knickie (4457 points) (910 posts)

on Sat, 2009-04-04 03:26.

They're kidding with these clothes, right? Right?

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NOT AVAILABLE IN GREECE

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Christian (120 points) (24 posts)

on Sat, 2009-04-04 11:18.

TO THE ADMINISTRATORS,

Foreign viewers as myself living in Greece can seldom see some of the video clips because of some copyrights issues. Can't you solve this problem, it has become really annoying, I am feeling that I am shunned away or worse that there are discriminations between US viewers and non-us viewers.

FYI, we live in a global world and last time I check you have exported your financia and economic l crisis to us... as an act of repentance can't you at leat allow us to see those video clips.

Thanks

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Trust me, if we could make everything available

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Michael Jensen (2510 points) (7493 posts)

on Sat, 2009-04-04 20:27.

we would, but we have no control over it. As you note, there are copyright issues and, no, we can't solve them. The law is the law. If its any consolation, our American readers can't watch many clips from Europe.

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thank you

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Christian (120 points) (24 posts)

on Sat, 2009-04-11 12:34.

Dear Brent:

If my message has offended you, please accept my apologies

Thank you for your message, and clarifying the matters ,unfortunately i have noticed also that despite being a member of the EU , I can't see some french clips.

Dommage isn'it.

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High Fashion and Low Blows

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lover (5 points) (1 post)

on Mon, 2009-07-06 04:37.

I'm not a huge partier so I don't meet a majority of the guys. Any suggestions for finding a good guy at ..... Patti PLEASE give tips on how gay men can meet other gay men. .... High Fashion and Low Blows. The Fashion Show, Previews ...

Polo shirts

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