The Tim Gunn Show?

Judging from your comments it is hard to imagine Project Runway without Tim Gunn. But perhaps it would be fun to try to imagine a NEW show for Tim! What network would it be on? What regular features would be included? What guests would Tim interview? Where would he go? What would he do? The BPR Team has all sorts of ideas - but we'll...

[Read More...]

From The Mailbox

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that Project Runway has inspired several other design competitions. Thanks Mary-Clare.New Yorkers, mark your calendars for February 15, 2007: Tim Gunn has teamed up with the East End's popular sculptor/designer Jonathan Adler to co-chair Bailey House's annual Have a Heart Auction and Party at the Puck Building in Soho. Click here for more details. Thanks Deb.Here is a link to a slideshow...

[Read More...]

Advice From Tim Gunn in Oprah Magazine

Tim Gunn offers some great advice in Oprah Magazine. Here are some of the highlights:We all know that when confronted with an obnoxious and loud cell phone user, we should smile and say, nicely, "Could you keep it down?" But what if they are rude back?Tim Gunn: I've heard this exchange with enough frequency to know that it almost always results...

[Read More...]

Reminder - Andrae Loves Revolving Doors!

You're among friends here. Admit it - ever since Season 2, when you go through a revolving door you think of Andrae. You may even find yourself 'doing an Andrae' or, at the very least, WANTING to do his signature moves. We're more than willing to be your enabler and provide the perfect excuse to capture your best efforts on video: 'Smilefest 2006,' Andrae's contest. Click here for the detai...

[Read More...]

From The Mailbox

Tim Gunn sounds off on Kazakh Couture in New York Magazine. Thanks Erin.Here is an article from the Kansas City Star about Tim Gunn and his appearance there with Angela Keslar. Thanks Romi and Deb.Need some Holiday Spirit? Don't miss Heidi's Christmas song at Project Rungay. It's adorable! Thanks Bridget.According to ew.com "Make it work" should have made the list of the top 100 television catchphrases. You can enter your...

[Read More...]

Nick News

Join Nick Verreos at the Macy's Beverly Center Store for a holiday fashion show. A $10 donation at the door goes to the Passport Fund. Call (626) 737-6499 to RSVP because seating is limited. Please let us know if you attend this eve...

[Read More...]

Michael Knight for Cure Autism Now

Do you need another reason to love Michael Knight? The Season 3 Fan Favorite is lending his name and time to benefit a good cause. On Sunday, December 3 beginning at 6:00 you can be the among the first to see the Michael Knight Collection at The Grape in Atlanta, Georgia. The event will feature a fashion show, a live auction and gourmet samplings...

[Read More...]

Rice Dishes In Asia

Santino Rice is making a tour of several Asian countries to promote the upcoming third season of Project Runway. The article above appeared in The Straits Times Singapore. Thanks, Lee.Also from Singapore, we have this article from The Electric New Paper.Click here to read The Star Malaysia's interview with Santino Rice.And finally, from The...

[Read More...]

For the Francophiles - More Franco Fever

Franco! Franco! Franco! I'm certainly not immune to his char...

[Read More...]

An Update on Angela

Dear Scarlett,Wow- what a posh, fantastic week and a half!I was lucky enough to join tim on his tour of Macy's, previewing INC's spring 2007 line. We met hundreds of fans in each location- Tim invited me to do the Q&A with him before each fashion show, which was great fun. After the fashion show, we signed autographs and took photos with...

[Read More...]

Season 4 Sans The Gunn?

Ever since Maureen Ryan from the Chicago Tribune broke the story about Tim Gunn not yet being under contract for S4, others have piled on. Entertainment Weekly picked up on the story here, we've seen it on other websites, and we keep getting e-mails asking the same question: can it be true?Here are the salient pieces from Mo's interview:Ever the modest one, he would only say he "makes no assumptions," but he would come back "in...

[Read More...]

Emmett McCarthy - Lookbook 2006

Click here to download a PDF of Emmett McCarthy's stunning Lookbook for 2006. I've seen many of these garments in person at EMc2 and they are elegant, strong fashion statements for any woman that wants to look and feel fabulo...

[Read More...]

Runway News

This is a big day for Canadian Runway fans as the Season 3 finale debuts tonight on the Life Network. Of course, if you are reading BPR, the outcome has long been spoiled! Here's a great article from the Toronto Star that features a new interview with Tim Gunn and how Canada has becomed hooked on PR. Thanks Deb.BPR reader Maritza noticed...

[Read More...]

Attention Brooklyn!

Hi BPR! This is Kpoene’ and Erin from the Ladies Independent Design League (LIDL) in NYC – we are huge BPR fans! Not only did BPR send us to cover Daniel Franco’s show for Olympus Fashion Week, we also helped Malan Breton prepare for his debut at OFW! As fashion designers, we wanted to tell all of BPR’s New York readers about an event...

[Read More...]

A Note From Alison: Her New Site

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!I've been a busy little bee designing my s/s 07 collection and have created new website and online store! You can see my new work here.You can buy men's & women's T-shirts as well as some key pieces for autumn/winter, right in time for the holidays!Hope everyone is well, cheers & happy holidays!Love, alison...I've...

[Read More...]

Tim Gunn: Quality, Taste and Style

Tim Gunn's new book "A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style" is now available for pre-order from Amazon! From the book description:Tim discusses every aspect of creating and maintaining your personal style, all in the witty and reassuring voice that millions of fans adore. Hot topics include how to dress for everyday occasions, how to shop (from...

[Read More...]

A Holiday Note From Malan Breton

Dearest Scarlett, How are you? I wanted to share with you the windows that I have designed for the holidays for my store. I designed two pieces, one theatrical, the other Couture, both to compliment my essence. The word Joy on the window is a symbol of the Joys of this year and my happiness meeting all of you; it is created in real and fake...

[Read More...]

Heidi Delivers!

From Seal's blog:To our children, a brotherTo our parents, a grandsonTo my wife and I, a sonTo our family, a blessing.Johan Riley Fyodor Taiwo Samuel was born on 11/22/06 at 17:01 weighing 8 lbs 11 ounces. He is healthy, beautiful and looks just like his mother.Congratulations, Seal and Hei...

[Read More...]

Season 3 Thanks

There are many people behind the scenes that help make BPR chug along the blog tracks, and we are long overdue in acknowledging them. Season 3 was especially challenging with the increased traffic and without these good folks, we just couldn't have done it. What better day to give them their due?Debby Y - field reporter, moderator and friend, who tirelessly reads each and every comment on BPR and cheered us on all season long.Bettie...

[Read More...]

Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing everyone a safe and joyous Thanksgiving holid...

[Read More...]

Poll Results "In" - Your Favorite Costume

We asked you to pick a favorite costume from our 44 Halloween costume entries. Thirty percent of you selected 'Jeffrey as Marilinda,' entry #22, as portrayed by Pete Wilson; he will receive a Season One DVD of Project Runway as his BPR's Choice Award. Click here to see how you voted. Congratulations, Pete, on having the Mad Skillz (and the...

[Read More...]

Daniel Franco Dresses a Pussycat Doll

Who can make a Pussycat Doll even hotter? Why none other than BPR perennial favorite, Daniel Franco! Lead Doll (the Doll in the center wearing red), Nicole Scherzinger, was dressed in Daniel Franco last night on the red carpet at the American Music Awards....

[Read More...]

From The Mailbox

One of Daniel Vosovic's Finale Looks is available on eBay. Please let us know if you win it! Thanks Pursedeals.Here is a link to an InStyle video of the Michael Kors Show at the Nieman Marcus store in Beverly Hills. Everyone received aviator sunglasses and self-tanner in their gift bags. Joan was there too! What a blast. Thanks Alexa.Here is a story about the first NYLO Hotel going up in Texas. Daniel Vosovic is designing...

[Read More...]

Chelsea C Reports from Kansas City

Hi - my sister Kerri and I made it to Macy's in Kansas City on Saturday, 11/18/06 to see Tim Gunn. It was a great day... and we took tons of pics. I just wanted to thank you - if not for this site we would have never known they were coming to our area. My sister was able to get us reservations weeks ago and we had a fabulous day. So we showed...

[Read More...]

Which Would You Rather Watch?

After Season One we were treated to "Project Jay," following Jay McCarroll as he moved to NYC and started up his business. Which one of these Runway personalities are you most interested in following after Season Three?Which Would You Rather Watch?Project LauraProject UliProject JeffreyProject MichaelProject Tim Project Daniel Franco? &nb...

[Read More...]

Click Here For Video From Laura Bennett's Baby Shower

How did we miss this? Tom and Lorenzo are in the video too! No news on the baby y...

[Read More...]

From The Mailbox

Don't miss Daniel Franco tomorrow morning on The Greg Behrendt Show. Click on the link to find out what time and what station the show airs in your market. It is usually on at around 10:00 am. Daniel will be showing some looks from his Spring 2007 line.The Fauxialite has a report up about Tim's visit to Chicago. There is still time to vote on your favorite Halloween costume in our BPR's Choice Award poll. Thanks for voti...

[Read More...]

Nick's Secret

...

[Read More...]

From The Mailbox

BPR's newest field reporter, William was on hand at Chloe Dao's Urbanites Fashion Show on Friday night. Click here for a slideshow, or here for William's photobucket album. Thanks Scarlett for uploading the photos to Youtube! Thanks William for representing BPR and thanks Chloe for your gracious welcome. Tim Gunn is now mentioned in the...

[Read More...]

From The Mailbox

Now, it's time for a little light reading. These features were from a recent issue of Star Magazine and Us Magazine. Thanks Mimi. We also have a few mentions of OUR sexiest man alive, Tim Gunn. These were from the current issue of People Magazine and the USAWeekend publication. Thanks D...

[Read More...]

Premature Reports of a Birth

We've received several reports that Laura Bennett has had her baby based upon a story on another blog. As of this writing, it has not happened. What HAS happened is the fabulous baby shower that you can read about at Project Rungay. Please know that we will only post the virtual birth announcement after the event has been confirmed.In the...

[Read More...]

From The Mailbox

Nick Verreos is auctioning this original sketch tonight for a great cause. Details to come...Click here for a link to Jonathan's photo album from Topanga. These pictures are excellent. I love the detail shots of the designs. He also reports overhearing Angela's brother, Chris, say that he bid on and won Angela's original Macy's Challenge...

[Read More...]

Lulu's Report From Chicago

I know I said I wouldn't give any more coverage to these events - but fortunately the folks at the Chicago Macy's went above and beyond to accomodate Lulu. When she mentioned BPR they just made sure she had the star on her program. Thanks Macy's and thanks Lulu!Oh, the anticipation all afternoon. I arrive home from teaching around 1, and...

[Read More...]

A Note From Tim Gunn

Dear Laura and Team BPR,I write to thank you and all of the BPR loyalists who voted for me to be included in People's "sexiest men" issue. I know that there is NO WAY that I would be there without BPR's support. I am deeply touched by the continually unbridled rallying for me. I just want you to know that it is returned in kind at every possible opportunity.I LOVE BPR!!!XOXOXOX ...

[Read More...]

Click Here For More Adventures With Bobblehead Tim

Millie M reports that Bobble Tim had a wonderful time visiting the North Coast of California!Here is a page from his photo album:And Tim just couldn't resist sharing this photo of the World's Tallest Totem Pole.Click here for the full story and please leave some comments for Millie (it's her very first blog entry!) Thanks Millie for another...

[Read More...]

From The Mailbox

First, from BPR fave Maureen Ryan - the news that Tim does not yet have a contract for PR#4. Someone better get busy because Tim Gunn is in high demand. Just to be sure we are covered, your BPR Team has reserved the name "Blogging Tim Gunn." : )Click here to read Mo Ryan's interview. Thanks Anna and Deb.Speaking of Tim (maybe we are already...

[Read More...]

Austin Scarlett Takes on the Brides of Baltimore!

Another champion field reporter was on the job last night in Baltimore! Thanks Amber for this fabulous interview with Austin Scarlett. BPR <3 Austin AND Amber!What a fantastic evening we had! My best friend, Maria, and I suited up in our best "mommy" duds and headed to our favorite bridal boutique. What, may you ask, are two mothers...

[Read More...]

The BPR's Choice Award

We have been promising to post ALL of the Halloween entries and here they are! Click here for the slideshow of all 44 entries. Thanks Phaolo for your excellent work preparing the images! Just to make things fun we are going to hold a little BPR's Choice Award Poll. After some discussion we decided that the best way to do this is to include...

[Read More...]

Designer Mail!

It seems that many of the designers are checking in today!First from Kara Janx, a notice about a sale - and the holidays are coming!Silk Kimonos and Wooly Winter Hats on sale!ALSO, all orders placed between November 15th till December 10th will receive FREE SHIPPING! Please place your order by December 15th if you would like to receive it...

[Read More...]

Daniel Franco's Birthday Party

Here at BPR Central we have an irrational fondness for Daniel Franco. So imagine my delight when I received an invitation to his birthday party! Of course since I live in Arizona I asked if I could send a friend instead. He said "Send two!" So we enlisted veteran LA Field Reporter Christine! Here is her report:First of all, let me pass...

[Read More...]

Tim Gunn on The Colbert Report

We continue to receive info about Tim Gunn's appearance on the Colbert Report. It is starting right now in Arizona. From Deb - here is the schedule: ...from the Comedy Central site:01:30 AM The Colbert Report 11/15/06 (episode #2145 original air date)08:30 AM The Colbert Report 11/15/06 (2145)02:30 PM The Colbert Report 11/15/06 (2145)08:30 PM The Colbert Report 11/15/06 (2145)Here is a link to the Thomas Jefferson...

[Read More...]

BPR Halloween Contest: 4th Place

We just had to single out these two fabulous entries that finished tied for 4th place in our Halloween costume contest. First up is Risa, who absolutely nailed Jeffrey's couture dress.Nick Verreos: I chose this one because the dress was incredibly accurate and looked even better made than the original! The person wearing it even looked like...

[Read More...]

From The Mailbox

Here is a story about Nick Verreos at The University of Kansas. Kathryn and Aimee both report seeing Tim Gunn on the Colbert Report last night on Comedy Central. Maybe it will repeat. Love those sketches by Robert Best? Here is a link to a calendar featuring Robert's designs. Thanks Vanti...

[Read More...]

A Note From Robert Best

Dear BPR,While on the show, Laura noticed the trench I had at a photo shoot. She loved it. I told her she could wear it for the run of the show. As it turned out, it looked so great on her - I gave it to her. I can think of no one I'd rather see in my design, than Laura (other than Barbie of course). It is, however the only coat of its kind...

[Read More...]

A Note From Laura Bennett

Hi Laura , no news yet. Please tell Scarlett I am sorry she missed the shower last night, family first- I completely understand. I'm sure this is really boring in light of Tim's sexy standing, but I have a response to the attention over the white coat.I love trench coats, to me they are right up there with little black dresses and big sunglasses....

[Read More...]