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BPR's Big Adventure - Part Five
I called Emmett on Friday night just to confirm exactly the best way to get to EMc2 from my hotel. He suggested that his friend Erin McDonnell, a jewelry designer could come by and pick us up and that we could all go together. Sure enough Erin called in the morning and met us downstairs. She was lovely and if you have been to EMc2 you...
Recapalooza!
Nick Verreos dishes with the best. Could you imagine Nick and Laura Bennett providing the commentary track on the Season 3 DVD? Why yes, I could.I kinda like the episode Eric3000 saw better...Kora: rants, raves, and sharks galore...Raechel should be studying, instead she's back recapping again!Capitol Hill Barbie knows how to rock the house, too...Ed Hill at TVGasm has been having fun with these all season long...Schnaufblog:...
More From The Mailbox
Here is an AOL interview with Zulema Griffin and here is a link to a photo gallery from her recent show. Congratulations Zulema! Thanks Liz.Here are more photos of Zulema's collection from Fashion Ledge. Thanks Ald...
From the Mailbox
This link has video of Wendy Pepper on "The Most." Thanks Susan.Here is an article in my hometown paper about this weekend's event with Kara Janx. My son Daniel and I are going. Who else?Here are some more photos from Emmett's Sale: This is Dalin, Nick, Julia and Kathryn. Hi girls! It was fun meeting you! Below is Dalin (Duckie) and Tim!...
Attention: Chicago!
img border="0" src="//photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7594/579/320/std_vertical_flyer.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" title="BPR "Celebrity Couturier" Nick Verreos is coming to the FlatFile Gallery tomorrow night! For more information click here. Could we please have a field reporter? I will try to get passes....
From The Mailbox
Need new checks? You can order these featuring one of Robert Best's Barbie designs!We wanted to be sure these were actually licensed designs and here is Robert's response:Yes, they do sell checks with photos of Barbie that I have designed - and that is in fact one of them. I think there is a series of checks with pictures of the "Barbie Fashion...
Ready to Commit to a Favorite Designer?
It's time to get a Gravatar to show everyone who you want to win Season 3! Right click on the image of your choice. Then 'Save picture as' to save the image to your desktop; give it a name like 'TeamJeffrey' or 'TeamLaura' or 'TeamMichael' or 'TeamUli.' (For Mac users, click on the desired image and drag it to your desktop.) Then go Gravatar.com...
Top 5 Looks From Season 3
It's time! We're teaming up once again with our friends at Television Without Pity for the popular "Top 5 Looks Poll". Now that everyone has had a chance to see all of the designs and challenges this season, which 5 are your favorites?Probably the easiest way to look at all of the dresses is to go to Bravo's Rate The Runway page where you...
Click Here For BPR on eBay!
Click here to see the auction for the pink shirt.Click here to see the auction for the Goodie Bag. Thanks Angela and Ivona!Click here to see the auction for the black shirt.If you are interested in these items please place your bids because I actually have TWO of each. Two pink shirts, two black shirts and two goodie bags. (Second goodie...
Transcript of Tim's Podcast #11 - Editorial
BPR would like to thank "Christine the lawyer" for transcribing this podcast. Our roster of transcribers continues to grow and it is very very gratifying to realize that we are a true community! Thank you Christine!Hi, I’m Tim Gunn and this is my podcast for episode 11.In our last episode, Vincent and Angela were brought back. And if you recall they were brought back because they were the only two designers who had won challenges...
From The Mailbox
Here is an article featuring Katy Gerdes. Hi Katy!Something fun from North Jersey. Thanks Valerie.Here is link to FABULOUS photos of Jay McCarroll's collection. Notice the SHOES please....For those who don't mind being spoiled...here are equally fabulous photos of the PR Finale Collections. Thanks for these links, Alden.Angela has really been busy! Thanks Susan.BPR hearts Maureen Ry...
Video - Getty Images of Each Collection
Back by popular demand - we are bumping up our OFW show photo links so they are easier to find. This post has links to the popular "large" photos of each collection.These are videos that I created using Getty Images of each collection coupled with the Project Runway theme composed by Harold Barefoot Sanders III. Each video shows the twelve garments in the correct order.Also, after each video, we have included new photos from Sparklies.org...
OFW Collections Without Watermarks
By popular demand, we are bumping up our links to the OFW shows from the Final 4 so they are easier to find.Click on each designer to see images from the individual collections from New York Magazine and First View. You can also click on each image for a larger look or play a slideshow of each of the designers' garments.ETA: ALL of the designers...
LA Fans, Don't Forget!
Project Runway designers will be at Alpha Wear tonight. Click here for more info. Send us your reports - than...
Twenty Autographed Bobbleheads at EMc2
I spoke with Emmett today and asked if there are any more of the Tim Gunn autographed bobbleheads left. (Remember Tim returned to EMc2 on Sunday and signed a few more!) Anyway, as of today there are about twenty left. Click here to order. Be sure to request the AUTOGRAPHED bobble (same price!)...
Early Recaps
And there many to choose from!Do you know who Ninotchka Garcia de Castellanos is? The Manolo does!Mark Harris at EW: what does the Sun-Maid raisin lady wear out on date night?Uli has scrunchy face at Getting To Maybe...Tiffany thought Michael was dunzo...Amber: it's a hippy love fest!It's a kinder, gentler Moi; this week....Missed Bradley on last night's episode? Minxknits captured it.Fritter does the twists...Jayne thinks its...
From The Mailbox
Last night's outcome appears to be very popular based on your reactions so far. But we have 3 more weeks until we find out who won! We'll do our best to keep your PR fires burning in the meantime. On to the mail!Here is a very well written, insightful look into the life of Jeffrey Sebelia by John Albert in the LA Times Sunday Magazine. It's a must-read. (Note: you may need to register with LA Times to read this. It's worth it.)...
Congratulations Uli!
Uli, your designs have been consistently excellent all season. Very early, our readers predicted that you would be one of the finalists. We thought you "should have won" the Mom Challenge and the Couture Challenge in addition to the dog challenge. You have many many fans here on BPR - Uli- we would love to hear from y...
Reactions To Episode 11
It was the final challenge of Season 3. Next stop, Olympus Fashion Week! Post your reactions to Episode 11 here. Don't forget that Mom is watching! Make sure to read the commenting guidelines before posti...
Episode 11 Party!
Two weeks since our last party? It seems like two months! With an extra week of preparation we fully expect everyone to be well fueled and ready for fun tonight.All are welcome to the party, but please remember our commenting guidelines. Love them or hate them, we do ask that you respect them. Thanks!Now then, who's joining us tonig...
BPR Live Play-by-Play: Episode 11
It's the final challenge episode of Season 3. The final 4 will get pared down to the Final 3. Or will it be 2? Maybe all 4 get eliminated and no one shows at OFW! No, that can't be. We saw all 4 show at OFW. But how many will count? Tune in to our Live coverage of Episode 11 to find out.This thread is for Tbone's exclusive use. All others can belly up to the Party Room bar abo...
Transcript of Tim's Podcast - Black and White
BPR once again thanks Laurathelawyer for her excellent transcription service. Are YOU available for this job? I don't want to wear our faithful transcribers out and I'd like to spread the job around a little more. Please let me know if you would be available to do this for your fellow BPRs. Thanks!Hi, I’m Tim Gunn, and this is my podcast for Episode 10, which is our Black and White challenge.So… last week in Paris we had an...
From The Mailbox
First, Wendy Pepper will be on "The Most with Alison Stewart" on MSNBC tomorrow at 3p ET. Perhaps we will get Wendy Pepper's take on the whole Jeffrey/Laura kerfuffle. Like last time, we're not sure where this will happen in the hour, so we'll have to watch the whole show! Thanks Tricia.Did you mean to get Angela's Macy's outfit? Well, good thing you waited because now it's on sale! Thanks, Janet.Visit Kora for descriptions of...
Kara Janx in Phoenix This Weekend!
And I live in Phoenix! Who is with me? Click here for more info and to purchase tickets....
A Note From Laura Bennett
Dear BPR Readers,Believe me when I tell you I read BPR everyday. It is the definitive source for all things project runway. The links to articles, recaps, and related events are invaluable to me; and god knows the site is easier to navigate than BravoTV.com!I never meant to dis BPR in any way. I fully appreciate the amount of work T-Bone, Scarlett and Laura do for the fans and designers of Project Runway. I only meant that I enjoy...
T.G.I.W.
It's been two long weeks, finally a new episode! We'll have the usual line-up tonight with the play-by-play, party and reaction threads to keep you entertained. Let's start this Wednesday off right, shall we:First, here is a great article from The Seattle Times today about guys watching Project Runway. There's more than you think! Thanks Karen.Have you voted yet in our decoy poll? Now's the time to weigh in.And finally, here's...
Click Here For The TV.com Preview
TV.com has a new preview up for Episode 11. Hmmmm......that shirt Laura Bennett has on in the kitchen looks awfully familiar. What does it s...
Attn: Los Angeles
On Thursday night September 28th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm the LA Project Runway designers from Season Two: Nick Verreos, Santino Rice and Andrae Gonzalo will be signing DVDs at Alpha Gear for Gents. The address is 8625 Melrose Avenue. Phone: 310 855 0775. Website. Please let us know if you can attend this great event. Of course we would...
Even More From The Mailbox
First a note from Malan Breton:Darling I am so happy. The auction went for 2,600 dollars it was an amazing event, and all of the proceeds go to such an amazing cause.Love, malan bretonCongratulations Malan - that is an fabulous amount. I hope we will get a follow-up on what exactly the winning bidder's day with Malan is like!Here is a link to our original post.Here is an article from the NY Daily News about the Project Runway...
Tuesday Afternoon Mail
I wish the mailman would visit my house twice a day. The BPR box is stuffed with all sorts of new goodies:You want Michael news? None other than Michael's mother Pam sends along two items today. First, this article from the The Montgomery Advertiser features lots of Michael love.Next is this auction of Michael's "Waste Not" challenge dress to benefit the Possible Woman Foundation International whose purpose is to "support the...
BPR Poll: Who Is The Decoy?
Okay, let's try this again...We've been speculating about the decoy ever since the OFW photos appeared. Do the final collections or previews give us any hints? Is there are a decoy? What do you think? Click here to take our poll. (This time Uli's name is included...promis...
Did Jeffrey Sebelia Cheat?
Despite our best efforts, there is just no getting away from this story. More fuel has been added to the fire:The Chicago Tribune passes on the rumors...The New York Post thinks someone may be ejected...The Boston Herald claims Season 3 as "the sleaziest so far"...Meanwhile, Jeffrey has responded to BPR reader Erica at her MySpace site, posted...
Tuesday Morning Mail
Jeffrey Sebelia is certainly getting considerable press these days. The latest comes from The Detroit Free Press which features a nice shout-out to BPR. And isn't that recapper extraordinairre Tiffany along with Season 3 hopeful Kate Bennett quoted in that article also? Why yes, it is. The BeePeR's are everywhere!Here's a piece on Uncle Nick's recent appearance in Seattle that we missed in all the OFW excitement. Nick loves S...
More From The Mailbox
Katie sends us this scan of a photo from People magazine. Thanks Katie!Here is an article about Kara Janx in Columbus Alive. She also did a podcast. Thanks Nancy.Attention Mississippi - Vincent Libretti has been added to the line-up (Angela Keslar, Daniel Franco and Kara Saun) of Project Runway designers who will be at the Mississippi's Best...
Previews of Episode #11
This is actually the same preview that is on the Bravo site. Many of you tell us that you have trouble finding or watching it on Bravo, so we are providing links to other formats which might agree a little better with your computer or browser. Here is the You tube version. Thanks Jordan.And here is the aol version. Thanks Liz.We also understand that there will be a NEW preview tomorrow on tv.com. We are on the lookout. Your...
Help Name Laura's Baby
In the New York magazine Q&A with Laura Bennett posted below, there is this exchange about her upcoming bundle of joy:"Is this one another boy? Yes. We haven’t discussed a name yet, but apparently the Internet will take care of that. I often see it discussed. "Certainly the BeePeR's have some fashionable suggestions, don't y...
Monday Morning Mailbox
Well, well..... the countdown to the finale starts off with a bang this morning as New York Magazine breaks a story on some big drama surrounding the final collections. WARNING: this story could be considered spoilerish to the upcoming story line. Click here for the article. Thanks Gayle, Sofia and Lisa.New York Magazine also has two excellent Q&A's with Tim Gunn and Laura Bennett.Looks like the students at Mills College in...
Entertainment Weekly Scans
Friend of BPR Ken Fron sent us a scan of a new Entertainment Weekly article about the PR Finalists. I have placed it on another page so that those who want to remain unspoiled can avoid ...
Live Chat With Tim Gunn!
From The Washington Post:"Tim Gunn talks about the new shape of fashion and what to expect from here on in. Chair of Fashion Design at Parsons The New School for Design Tim Gunn will answer your questions about fashion's new architecture on Monday, Sept. 25, at 11 a.m. ET."We had a great time earlier this year when Tim did one of these as several BPR readers had their questions answered. Although the focus of this chat is on the...
BPR's Big Adventure - Part Four
We all headed out to find the "Bryant Park Grill." On the way we passed the roped off area where the "celebrities" would exit. We got a glimpse of Nina Garcia on the way out and kind of paused to see if anyone else would come out. It seemed slow so we headed for the Grill.We asked for a table and were told that it was a "private party." Oh. Rats. You mean Blogging Project Runway isn't on the VIP list? Go figure.Well, the next...
Katy's Take - "Black and White"
BPR welcomes back Season 3 alum Katherine Gerdes for her unique persective on Episode 10: "Black and White". Apparently, all of our fawning over her at OFW didn't scare her away...While I don’t think it’s practical in the real world, I like the concept of using all the fabric for this challenge! It’s something that has got to be really difficult...
Fleurchon Friday....er...Saturday!
Those little ruffled circles of fun are showing up everywhere! First: This story came in several weeks ago, but it seemed a little "spoiler-ish" to report that Angela was at a craft fair while she was still appearing on Project Runway. From Elizabeth:My aunt was recently in Asheville, NC at an upscale craft fair of sorts and who had a...
Chloe Dao at Robbins Bros.
Chloe Dao and her designs were featured at the grand opening of the new Robbins Bros. store in Houston. BPR Field Reporter bprfan was on hand and files this report:Chloe hosted the grand opening of the Robbins Bros store and had a mini runway show for all her fans. Her dresses were gorgeous and she was really sweet! Click here for more...
From The Mailbox
First, Kara Janx's convertible skirt is featured in the current issue of Real Simple magazine. Thanks Maggie. Then, here is a great interview with Jeffrey Sebelia from the LA Times. Thank you Molly and Greg. BPR <3 Jeffrey and his mom Pam!Next, here is an article about the crazy Project Runway blogging community. What? This isn't...
BPR's Big Adventure - Part Three
Okay the show was fabulous. First Heidi came out and did a brief introduction, then the designers presented their collections. I don't want to say too much because you will see it in a couple of weeks. I know you understand!So - the show is over.The crowd began to file out but we were swimming against the current. Most people were heading up and out but we were headed down to the floor. Scarlett was fast! I I was pausing to ask...
Jerry Returns!
Remember Jerry? (He provided great coverage from a fan's perspective of the Season Two finale at Bryant Park.) Well, we spotted Jerry after the show again this season and we were anxious for his perspective on things. BPR thanks Jerry (a VETERAN field reporter!) for this great look at the show.Once upon on a rainy New York morning........But...
Episode Eleven Speculation
We are already getting a lot of speculation in the comments so I thought we should start a post. Click here for the Bravo site, then click on videos and then on Episode eleven preview. It's really cute. Highlight for me? Laura in flip flops. Anyway, I won't state the obvious because I don't want to spoil anything but if you look at the fabric that Uli is using and compare it to her finale collection you might see what I see....
BPR's Big Adventure - Part Two
Kaitlin and I woke up early on Friday and went down for our Starbucks. We had to fortify for a big day. The show was scheduled for 9:00 so we headed for Bryant Park fairly early. Tbone and Scarlett were going to "meet us at Bryant Park." Ha - easier said than done. Remember it was raining. We had our umbrellas of course - but I failed...
From The Mailbox
ETA: Andy's blog has a new interview up with Jeffrey Sebelia...Even though there is no new episode this week, there is a new Tim's Take! Don't miss his answers to some of our most burning questions... Thanks Sophie.Attention St. Louis - Santino is in town this Saturday! BPR field reporters, report for duty... Thanks Marie and Valerie.The Washington Post has a great article up today on the increased popularity of sewing and a mention...
BPR's Big Adventure - Part One
I'm going to try to recount the story of our adventure in installments - otherwise it is too overwhelming! I'll start with Thursday...The plan was for Kaitlin and I to arrive in NYC at about 5:00 PM and to meet Tbone and Tim Gunn at 7:00. Tbone planned to get in a little earlier and shoot some atmosphere photos at Bryant Park and maybe even get over to EMc2 before we arrived. At least that was the plan... Click here to co...
Project Runway - The Secret Episode
So, you thought last night was just a re-run of "Black and White" did you? Little did we know that Bravo was going to surprise us with a secret episode! What? You didn't see it? Shawn has it all recapped for you...
From Malan With Love
Dearest Scarlett,... I wanted to tell you,I have volunteered for an organization called Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids for the last 6 years, well they are having an auction on sunday and guess who will be one of the auctioneers, me. I am auctioning off a consultation session with me, and some goodies from one of our favourite shows, guess?...
Results 'In' - You Were the Judge X
Our Poll Results are in for Episode Ten. Sixty-five percent of you felt Jeffrey should have been out. Fifty-seven percent of you felt Laura should have won. Click on each photo to see all of the resul...
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