Happy Halloween!

Has it really been a year since last Halloween when we were holding our famous costume contest? Here is a review of our top three:Are you feeling inspired? Thinking about dressing as Veronica Webb for Halloween? How about Heidi Klum? Jay McCarroll? We'd love to see photos!More Halloween ideas from Nick Verreos are on the TVGuide Channel's...

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From The Mailbox

Here is a link to Episode Four of Project Runway Canada.Alison Kelly's designs are available by special order. This includes her jewelry as well as her clothing. She was recently featured in Daily Candy. Click here for more information. Thanks Alison.There is a lot of hype surrounding the premiere of Project Runway Season Four. I know...

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No RTTR for Season 4!

Project Runway Season 4 will premiere on November 14, but not like we were expecting. Bravo confirmed with us today that there will be no Road To The Runway episode. The premiere will jump right in to the first challenge; we'll have to wait and see if and how they incorporate the designer auditions into the show.We're disappointed. We love watching the audition process, seeing the previous season's designers again, the whack-a-doo...

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Laura Bennett Meets Fans at Mood

Hey BPRs,This weekend my designer daughter Stephanie, her construction specialist Aunt Lisa, my wife, Sylvia, and I went to Mood Fabrics in the heart of the Garment District in New York City.Soon after we arrived, Laura Bennett came in to pick up an order. In person Laura was delightful to speak with. Laura took time to speak with Stephanie,...

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BPR at the LA Fashion Awards

BPR thanks Los Angeles-based Field Reporter Jonathan Trimm and his wife Alitia for this excellent article. To end the LA Fashion Week, the city gathered at the Orpheum Theatre in the Fashion District downtown. The event began with a cocktail hour that included some of the most important names in Los Angeles fashion. Some of those people...

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Heidi Klum at The Grove in Los Angeles

Heidi Klum was at the Victoria's Secret Store in The Grove yesterday to introduce her new line of makeup. In other Heidi news...After her appearance on Oprah Thursday with her charming husband, the internet has been buzzing about what initially attracted her to Seal. She clarifies things here...

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From The Mailbox

Jaime's friend Jackie carved this Tim Gunn pumpkin. Happy Halloween!This article about the recent Toronto Fashion Week contains some interesting observations about the Project Runway Canada judges.Malan Breton's biggest fan, Maddie has started new blog called Glamalan. It's "All Malan - All The Time" Don't miss the latest from Project...

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BPR at the LA Fashion Awards

Los Angeles Field Reporter Jonathan Trimm attended the Los Angeles Fashion Awards Show last night. Project Runway was honored with the "Inspiration" award and Season Four's Rami Kashou was nominated for a "Fashion Innovator" award. Jonathan spotted Nick Verreos, Raymundo Baltazar, Andrae Gonzalo and Vincent Libretti. He also interviewed...

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Attention Los Angeles!

Heidi Klum will be at the Victoria's Secret Store at the Grove TODAY from 5:30 - 7:30. Please send us photos if you go.Meanwhile, we have more from the mailbox:Tim Gunn moderates a fashion show here to introduce the new line of Liz Claiborne Tech Accessories.Tim also was on hand at an event to preview the collection at the 900th Best Buy store. Nick's blog has an update on "What happened to Andrae?"This article describes how...

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From The Mailbox

Just in case you miss Heidi Klum and Seal on Oprah today, here is a link to the article on Oprah.com. Here is an article about Carlie Wong from Project Runway Canada. The Wall Street Journal has an interview with Tim Gunn.Dallas is claiming Marion and Elisa....

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Project Runway Season 4 Promo

Here is the video that you've seen on TV. The music is 'Watch Us Work It' by Devo. This song is also used to advertise Dell Compute...

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Poll - Who Will Go to Fashion Week?

Last year we asked you to vote on the 3 designers that you thought would make it to Fashion Week. You told us Angela Keslar, Katherine Gerdes and Robert Best were likely to send their designs to Bryant Park.It's three weeks(!) to the premiere of Project Runway Season 4. There's a lot of information out there but the fans haven't seen a single...

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Project Runway Canada - Episode Three

The exit interviews play first (sorry!) and then the full episode begins. You don't have to reload or refresh anything. Enj...

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Two More Models!

With only three weeks remaining until the premiere of season 4, Bravo inexplicably has not released any information on the models.The poor girls don't even get paid; don't you think a little promotional help is in order? Fear not, faithful readers. We've sleuthed out two more Season 4 models. Introducing Jacqueline:And Kat...

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From The Mailbox

(photo by Lauren Carroll for the Winston-Salem Journal)Here is an article about Tim Gunn fitting jeans in Winston-Salem.The finale fashion show for Project Runway Canada was held last night at L'Oreal Fashion Week in Toronto. Yes, Iman was there. We are continuing to check Slice for the latest episode of this fabulous show and we will let...

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"To Pierre" - Bradley Baumkirchner's Summer '08 Collection

Bradley's collection was inspired by "Bach, Ballet and Little Girls' Dresses." BPR thanks Los Angeles Field Reporter Jonathan Trimm for his excellent coverage of Bradley Baumkirchner's Show last Friday. Thanks also to Bradley for inviting us. Click here for the repo...

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Nick Verreos and Chloe Dao in Los Angeles

Chloe Dao joined Nick Verreos at the Vintage Fashion Roadshow. All photos are from Evans Ward. Here are David, Chloe and Nick:New York Times West Coast Fashion Editor Elizabeth Stewart with Nick:Nick is showing one of the gowns from his Spring 2008 collection (the final "wedding gown") which was inspired by a vintage Balenciaga one. He is...

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Amanda Fields at Los Angeles Fashion Week

Amanda Fields must be the busiest model in Hollywood. She walked for seven designers during LA Fashion Week. Here are photos from each of the events: First - Sue Wong:Click here to contin...

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BPR at Bradley Baumkirchner's Spring 2008 Show

Los Angeles-based Field Reporter Jonathan Trimm was at Bradley Baumkirchner's Spring 2008 Show on Friday night. Here is a sneak peek at one of the designs. He also met Nick Verreos and Vincent Libretti at the Show. Watch for a full report tomorrow. Thanks Jonath...

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Project Runway Season Four Fashion Show!

Now this sounds like fun! On November the 6th at 12:30 at Lincoln Center you can see a Fashion Show featuring designs from the Season Four designers! Please let us know if you can atte...

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Attention Winston-Salem

Tim Gunn will be at the Belk at Hanes Mall from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday October 20th to help women find the right pair of jeans. Winston-Salem is one of six cities on The Liz Claiborne and Glamour Denim Tour. For more information, go to DenimTour.c...

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From The Mailbox

Would you like to win this bag? Redbook magazine is running a sweepstakes contest for this Jeffrey Sebelia design. No purchase necessary. Please let us know if you win!Brooklyn Fashion Weekend starts tomorrow night.Here is Rondi's Recap of the second episode of Project Runway Canada. This is really a great show and the PRCanada website...

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Amanda Fields in new Duran Duran video

Amanda told us a couple of weeks ago that she had just been part of a music video from Duran Duran. Click here for a link to the video. The song is called "Falling Down." Thanks Karen....

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Attention: Scottsdale, AZ

Photo by Chris WartenbergScottsdale Fashion Week is November 1-4 at the Scottsdale Waterfront adjacent to Scottsdale Fashion Square. I am definitely looking forward to this event and I would love to meet some local BPRs there.Part of the fun is a Project-Runway-Like contest for local designers. There are eight semi-finalists and the four...

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Video - Project Runway Canada - Episode 2

Slice is now featuring their Project Runway Canada episodes in a format that can be viewed by our readers here in the States. Click here to watch the full episode 2 for a limited time only. Thanks, Carl.Did you miss Episode 1? Click he...

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Tim Gunn at The Baltimore Book Festival

Thank you Danielle, for your awesome field report and photos from Baltimore.In his speech, Tim mentioned that the crowd was the largest yet to turn out for one of his appearances, and he was very genuine in his expression of gratitude. He spoke about the history of the book and its natural evolution into the "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style" show....

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From The Mailbox

Click here to bid on Laura Bennett's "Woodstock" dress from the "Snoopy in Fashion" Show. All of the proceeds go to Dress For Success.This LA Times article describes the success of LA Fashion Week. Here is more from Los Angeles....

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BPR at Studio EMc2

My husband and I visited Emmett's studio on the last day of our trip to New York. It was the first time I had seen it and I was really impressed. Emmett's co-designer, Erin was there to greet us and gave us a quick tour of the space. They are working on the EMc2 Holiday line and had a couple of sample garments made up. I didn't want to...

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Spoiler Alert

As most of you know, we have a strict "no spoiler" policy at BPR. But so many of you are writing in about the story in this morning's New York Daily News that we are going to provide the link in the hopes that those who don't want to see it can avoid it in the comments.Again, please do not put links or spoilers in your comments. The show is much more fun if you don't know what's going to happen. This article contains several potential...

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Project Runway Canada

Lucky Canadians get to watch the second episode of their edition of Project Runway tonight. Meanwhile, the first episode is available here. Thank you Sneersucker and MissRoyalT. Update: Here is a news article about the show and an interview with Carlie....

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Malan Breton at Brooklyn Fashion Week(end)

Malan Breton will be showing his Spring '08 colection on Friday, October 19th at The Tobacco Warehouse in Brooklyn. More info he...

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Bradley Baumkirchner at LA Fashion Week

Bradley Baumkirchner is showing his Spring '08 Collection on October 19th at The Besant Lodge in Beachwood Canyon in the Hollywood Hills. It's an old 1930's theater. RSVP to EM Productions (323)692 2878. The doors open at 8:00 for libations and show is at 9:00. Bradley will also be at Stitch in Austin Texas on November the 10th. Please...

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From The Mailbox

Nick Verreos had a great time in Chicago.Click here to watch a video from the premiere party for "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style."Here is a feature about the make-up styling at Jeffrey Sebelia's Show.More about Rami Kashou here. Read Rondi's Recap of the first episode of Project Runway Canada. Thanks Rondi. Canadian BPRs please continue to send...

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BPR at Cosa Nostra

BPR Field Reporter Christine H attended Jeffrey Sebelia's Cosa Nostra Show last night and sends us this fabulous report. Thank you Christine!Last night my husband and I went to see the Spring/Summer 2008 Costa Nostra by Jeffrey Sebelia show in downtown LA. First off, I feel so lucky that my favorite Project Runway contestant happens to live...

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BPR at Jeffrey Sebelia's Show

Here is a little preview of the full report to come. This is one of Jeffrey's designs from last night's show. Click here for more of Christine's photos. Recognize anyone in the audien...

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TGGTS Rerun Party!

In these precious, desperate days before the start of Season 4, we'll come up with just about any excuse to open up the party room. Tonight's effort however, is legitimate. JeAnne Swinley's MO gives us a glimpse at how good the show could be. Let's watch it again together and figure out what went right, shall we? Come on in, the water's fine......

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Jeffrey Sebelia in The LA Times

Photo: Robert Lachman/LATimesTo learn more about LA Fashion Week click here for a Los Angeles Times article. Thanks Patrick....

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TGGTS On Hiatus

A quick update for our TGGTS Party fans - no new episodes are scheduled for Tim Gunn's Guide To Style through at least November 8. Our fabulous Bravo friend Bonita Lynch tells us: "We're not sure yet when exactly remaining Guide to Style episodes will air, but it will return as a compliment to Project Runway." We're guessing that means November...

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Jeffrey Sebelia Showing at LA Fashion Week

Jeffrey Sebelia will be at Boxeight's "Have Faith in LA" event tomorrow night at Vibiana's. Read more about Downtown LA's Fashion Week here and here....

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Hi Lisa!

We have met another Project Runway Season Four model and her name is Lisa. Thanks BPRs! Please continue to send us your news....

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From The Mailbox

Dear Canadian readers, please continue to send us the news and links to Project Runway Canada. Is this available on YouTube or iTunes? I couldn't find it - please keep us posted. If there is a Canadian version of BPR we would love to link to it. Meanwhile, here are more articles about the premiere - it seems that everyone agrees that...

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PR Canada Recap

Last night was the big debut of Project Runway Canada on the Slice Network. BPR reader Jimmy Steele sends along a recap of Episode 1:Tempers will flareHemlines will flyAnd fashion isn’t always pretty!-“PR Canada” opening“Project Runway Canada” began with a bang. Thirteen designers from across the country met at Toronto’s Harbourfront and...

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Amanda Alter Modeling for Malan Breton

Season Four model, Amanda already has a Project Runway connection! Here she is modeling for Malan Breton. Thanks BP...

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Project Runway Season Four - Meet the Models

BPR sleuths have turned up three of the models from season four and of course we would like for you all to meet them! Introducing: Amanda,Leaand Marie.BPRs, please let us know if you are aware of any of the other Season Four models. Thanks everyo...

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Click Here to See An Interview With Kevin Christiana

From Indigo TV posted on MySpace....

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Nick Verreos Appearance at the Vintage Fashion Roadshow on October 10th

FASHION GROUP INTERNATIONAL® LOS ANGELESInvites You ToVINTAGE FASHION ROADSHOW IIThe re-introduction and re-interpretation of past fashion winners in today’s world.Hosted by Doris Raymond of The Way We Wore, Inc.™Moderated by Nick Verreos, Designer Nikolaki & Project Runway Alum With Special Guest Panelists Elizabeth Stewart of The New...

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