Common Sense Media Review
By Kari Croop
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Stylish reality show is swimming in labels.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 14+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
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The Rachel Zoe Project
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's the Story?
Rachel Zoe -- a celebrity stylist whose clients include Demi Moore, Jennifer Garner, Mischa Barton, and Lindsay Lohan -- invites viewers into her life with this reality series chronicling her frenetic attempts to run a successful business and launch a new line of clothing and accessories. The other members of "Team Zoe" help her keep it all together: her husband, Rodger; her associate, Taylor; and Taylor's new assistant, Brad.
Is It Any Good?
THE RACHEL ZOE PROJECT is no better or worse than a lot of other fashion-centric reality shows. But if it does take root in the pop culture garden, it will be because of Zoe's eccentricities -- including her quirky habit of describing fashion in over-the-top terms. As in, "When she walks into that room, she's gonna shut it down." And "This is killing it." And "You're, like, actually making me cry in this dress." And "That's bananas." And even "That's bananas-amazing."
As for the show itself? Well, it's a pretty entertaining guilty pleasure ... but "bananas-amazing," it's not.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how stylists like Zoe help celebrities shape their public image. Did it surprise you to learn that some stars seek a stylist's help not only for red-carpet events, but also for something as simple as appearing on a daytime talk show? Why is it that when we see a celebrity wearing something fabulous, we want to wear it, too? If all celebrities suddenly had to dress themselves, do you think they'd look as good?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 9, 2008
- Cast : Rachel Zoe
- Network : Bravo
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 21, 2019
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