Katy's Take

I was really intrigued when I heard about this challenge, because I had just recently finished up working on a project for DIFFA Dallas. Each year DIFFA Dallas has a big fundraiser/charity event where they ask designers and artists to work with a denim jacket and transform it to whatever they want. The only requirement is that there is some...

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Jack Mackenroth on Best Week Ever

Jack Mackenroth dishes with the BWE Team here. Thanks Caroline, Claudia, Lisa and Michel...

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From The Mailbox

Kathy Griffin is wearing a Rami Kashou dress on the cover of The Advocate this month. Thanks Cecelia. Click here for another picture of Rami's beautiful frock on the runway.The Midseasonreplacements recap "Jean Genie" is up! NY Daily News has an update on Jay McCarroll and Camp Beverly Hills. De Novo has posted a great new interview with...

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Video - The Malan Show Episode 2

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Wednesday Mail

Here we are on a lovely Wednesday smack in the middle of a new season of Project Runway. So why are we so depressed? Oh, yeah. Nevermind. No new episode this evening, but we do have some mail to share: BPR reader Thereza sends along the above photo from Valentino's couture show at Milan Fashion Week. She asks: Team Fierce or Valentino? Don't...

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The Case of the Troublesome Tote

Episode Two of Laura Bennett's comic strip "Case Clothed" has been posted at iVillage. Robert Best's illustrations are fabulous of course. Trivia: What is the name of Laura's pet turt...

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From The Mailbox

The mail is a little light today. Perhaps with no new episode this week and the fans still in stunned disbelief over the preview of the next one, we are in a holding pattern. Still I have a couple of items of interest.Ever wonder what's on Andy Cohen's desk? No? Well, it is a slow news day. Click here if you're really bored. (Just kidding, Andy!)OUTspoken features a cute Q&A with Jack Mackenroth. Finally, here is a fabulous...

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Announcing "The Fabbies!"

Our blogfather, The Manolo recently announced the creation of a new fashion blog award - The Fabbies! While perusing the nominees, I noted several friends of BPR. Second City Style is nominated in the "eZines and New Frontier Publishing" category. Counterfeit Chic is nominated in the "Indie and Niche" category. Please let me know if there...

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What Would Bluefly Do?

Let's take a look at the Bluefly interpretation of Ricky Lizalde's winning design. First, the styling is great, isn't it? Those boots again! The hair - yes, Amy Winehouse...but in a GOOD way. This dress has a silhouette similar to the winning design, but in black jersey. It is $74.99, by Nicole Miller. Now let's find something denim....Click...

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More From The Mailbox

Don't miss Nick Verreos dishing SAG fashion with Lisa Rinna tonight on the TVGuide network. More info here. Also, check out Nick's recap of last week's episode. We have an extra week to bid on the garments from the denim challenge. Only one more day to bid on the tickets to Malan Breton's Show. Also, you can still vote in the BPR Fan...

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Preview of Episode 10

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Ask The Fashion Professor

Hi Prof. Cady,Thank you for taking on the some of the tough questions. Here's another one: Do you think there is a bias against Asian models in the reality tv fashion world? Why the absence?Thanks,Ellen K.Hi Ellen,As someone whose job it is to keep track of runway trends I've always wondered about about the lack of Asian models - there do...

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Amanda's Take - Episode Nine

So MUCH to say this week!And I apologise, a tad delayed. I will get to the episode in a sec..I am currently in New York, with elite and going on tons of castings for fashion week. INCLUDING many many shows in BRYANT PARK! :)I went on a casting for BETSEY JOHNSON, and I don't know how that will go, but I just had to take a photo of the table...

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From The Mailbox

Many of you have written in about the next episode. Bravo is pretty much giving everything away, but we are trying hard not to spoil it too much. If you somehow have avoided the on-air promos and online episode descriptions, cover your ears and eyes! If you want to know a little more, then go ahead and click here. For now, lets just say we are concerned.Don't miss this incredible, bittersweet story from someone that Elisa Jimenez...

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Recapalooza, Part 2

The second edition contains some of your favorites:Eric3000 stayed awake just long enough...Ms.Place was snoozing right along...The Quiet One took a break from her remodeling project...Raechel seems to be the only Ricky fan around...scahnaufblog visits the home of Levi Strauss...We want to see Moi's 7th grade home ec project...Miz Shoes still isn't feeling well, go send her some love...Projectrunwaychat git sick just watching...Thanks...

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The Recap Of The Manolo

Look at Sweet P. She knows that when the Fairy Godfather Tim waves his wand, you must accept his gift, or face the consequences.That hippy-dippy denim wedding dress she was making was awful; the Manolo could smell the patchouli through his television set. But, with the few choice words, the careful frown, and his signature chin-on-hand, elbow-in-other-hand, look-of-contemplative-disapproval, Tim conveys his doubts. Sweet P listens....

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Video - Episode 9

For our readers that are unable to view our favorite network, the iconic parselforce gives us the video of Episode 9:Click here for the rest of the episo...

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BPR Interview With Kit Pistol

If someone simply showed you the photos of the designs from any episode of Season 4, you always knew which one Christina Scarbo produced. That's a big compliment considering the group of talented peers she squared off against each week. Seemingly always on the cusp of breaking through the winners circle, many people picked her to reach the...

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Recapalooza!

The 'looza busts out a little early this week, giving some love to the quick recappers: That picture up there? David Dust explains...Tiffany with a Dirty Dancing Jillian riff? Love it!I don't think Lorraine really does the dishes first...The Stunway girls always deliver...Jayne is all alone this week...The Modern Gal channels Meg Ryan...We...

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Episode Nine in 60 Seconds

MTV's Jim Cantiello is back with another 60-second recap! MTVMusic VideosMTV ShowsEntertainment N...

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Video - Project Catwalk, Season 3, Episode 3

Here is another episode of the U.K.'s answer to Project Runway brought to you by the completely posh MzCouger. Click here for the rest of the episo...

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From The Mailbox

The tents are going up at Bryant Park! Thanks for the photo, Michael.Click here for a new interview with Malan Breton.TwoP takes another look at some of the most memorable PR personalities. Is your favorite "In" or "Out?" Thanks Ken.Seattle's Project Red Dress featuring Nick Verreos as a judge is sold out! Please let us know if you plan...

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BPR Podcast - Laura Bennett

Blogging Project Runway's Laura K interviews the fabulously glamorous Laura Bennett. Click here for our podcast.The perennially fascinating and always chic Project Runway Season 3 finalist is busy with business and family. Look for her on QVC on February 24 and 25th and check her style advice on iVillage.Photo by Aram Boghosi...

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BPR Interview With Kevin Christiana

1. Kevin - everyone is stunned by your elimination. Were you as surprised as we were?I was very surprised when I got eliminated. I know I didn't make my best piece but it certainly wasn't the worst on that runway. A lot of other designers were able to squeak by on some bad pieces on a lot of the challenges. I was in the top most of the time...

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How Will Bravo Make It Work?

We are scratching our collective heads here in the BPR workroom trying to figure out what exactly Bravo is up to with their end game for Season 4. First off, they have confirmed with us that there is no new episode next week, meaning the next elimination will not place until February 6. But assuming that episode is a single elimination, that leaves five designers remaining when they film the finale at Bryant Park on February 8.Past...

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Who Will Win the BPR Shirt? It's a Walk Off!

Wow! We had 17(!) readers get all nine points possible this week in the TRESemmé Fantasy Runway challenge . It's now time for a 'walk-off' between:TRISHDISH1002ALINDMST3KJUNKIEJYESIKAKENNY KAYARTISTICERICAMYRACHELKHALI1920CYANIDEJOKERSHILLBRIEANNEMBILLIESTEVESESDELILAH071972PENGUIN77CAPRICORNMIKEDOCMAMA28WCAUGIEOnly those readers are eligible....

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Ricky's Winning Design

Ricky Lizalde's Denim Dress is now available! It is $168.00 and available in sizes 2 - 16. Click here for more info.Were you inspired by the challenge? Think you could invent something fabulous from a pair of 501s and/or a trucker jacket? Enter your design at Project 501 and your winning design could be produced and sold on Levi.com.ETA:...

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Congratulations, Ricky

The tears for you this week were ones of happiness. Denim and lingerie seem polar opposites but you provided yourself equally adept at working in both milieus. The sun dress silhouette you created using curvy seams is feminine and the iconic button fly front placket would flatter a wide range of figures. The bodice showed your understanding...

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BPR Love For Victorya Hong

In the end, you exited with grace. You made your mark on Project Runway with wins in both the SJP and prom challenges as you displayed a flair for sleek sophistication in your design work. For you, the challenges were serious business and you met the demands of those who were pleading for 'more design, less drama' from the cast.We will miss...

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Poll - Episode 9 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: (l-r) Christian, Chris, Ricky, Rami, Victorya, Sweet P and JillianPhotos courtesy of Bravo. Click to see a larger view.You've seen the designs on the runway and now it's your turn to be the judges. This week you are Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors and Caroline Calvin.Click here to tell us who you thought should have won the...

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Reactions To Episode 9

Project Runway delivers a shocker, what did you think? Post your reactions to Episode 9 he...

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Video - The Malan Show

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Episode 9 Party!

Welcome friends to the Grand Opening of the BPR Blue Jean Bar! Grab your favorite denim be it jeans, jacket, skirt, overalls, dress, shorts, bags or Daisy Dukes and come on in! We may be a bit casual this evening, but that will not temper the snark.All are invited in the BPR party room to provide running commentary as we watch episode 9 together. No holds barred, it's Project Runway party ti...

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BPR Live Play-By-Play: Episode 9

Tonight's new episode of Project Runway begs the question: do bloggers ever get the blues? Not on Wednesday nights we don't!Tbone is firmly ensconced in the BPR play-by-play booth, wearing a pair of Levi's of course, ready to bring you all the drama from Parsons in "Even Designer's Get The Blues". This post is especially useful for everyone without access to Bravo tonight. Follow along to find out who is in and who is auf!Have...

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More From The Mailbox

JuliaS won our very first Fantasy Runway giveaway - The Tim Gunn book complete with "Timdoodle." She gave the book to her sister Jen who is an even bigger Tim fan! Here is a photo of Julia (on the right) and Jen. Thanks for sending the photo. We'd love to see photos from our other winners as well. It's always fun to check out the auctions...

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Play Fantasy Runway!

Don't forget to register your picks for Fantasy Runway! This weeks prize is your choice of any t-shirt from the official BPR Spreadshirt store. (Sorry, Jack not included...) Here's what to do:First, you must be a member of the BPR League. The prize goes to the person with the most points for this week only - so anyone in our league has a...

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From The Mailbox

Photo by John TaggartClick here for a FABULOUS interview with Jay McCarroll. I would love to see his "Eleven Minutes" film.Here is a new interview with Daniel Vosovic.Attention Seattle: Nick Verreos will judge the best design contest at the Project Red Dress event on Friday night. Please let us know if you can attend....

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T.G.I.W.

Feeling a little blue here in the dead of winter? Well, there is nothing like a new episode of Project Runway to cheer you up! As the designers peek behind the mystery Port Authority garage door of destiny, BPR will be on hand for all the drama and fun. With 7 designers remaining and only 4 (0r 3?) (or 2?) spots available to show at Bryant Park, the tension mounts in the Parsons workroom.Tbone will have live play-by-coverage of...

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Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 8

Our polls for Episode 8 are closed. You agreed with the judges that Christian deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You felt that Ricky Lizalde should have been 'auf.' Click here to see the results.Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 9 po...

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Bid on Tickets to Malan Breton's Show!

Would you like two tickets to Malan Breton's Bryant Park Show February 6th at 9:00 AM? Place your bid here. The proceeds benefit Broadway Cares. Good luck BP...

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Ask The Fashion Professor

Dear Professor,I am a male, I am 6'7" and over 300 lbs. (I think.) I have a hard time finding clothes that fit me (for cheap at least.) Would it be cheaper to just make the clothes myself? I have no clothes making experience (my mom does). If it were to be cheaper, any tips to give me on making menswear?Trevor in Springfield, IllinoisDear...

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Who is Your Season 4 Fan Favorite?

Bravo is asking you to pick your favorite designer for Season 4. The designer with the most votes will receive $10,000 but you also have a chance to win prizes. Bluefly is awarding a $10,000 shopping spree as well as weekly prizes. Click here to make your picks.During Season 3, BPR readers voted on their fan favorite and selected Michael...

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From The Mailbox

Jack Mackenroth, Christian Siriano and Kevin Christiana look like they are having fun at Bowie Ball.Here is a blog entry from the lucky winner of a trip to NYC from Bravo. Here is an interview with Model Lea Rannells. Thanks Ava.Entertainment Weekly interviews Kit. Thanks Michel...

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Jay McCarroll - Episode 8

Jay's recap is finally up!here’s a song i wrote for y'all...its lots of fun to sing.product placement product product product product placementproduct placement product product product product placement yeah!(repeat chorus 7 million times until your brain blee...

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Katy's Take - Episode 8

I loved this challenge and definitely think it was the best of the season so far (conceptually and the designs). I’m really excited that the producers created a challenge that specifically asked for something avant-garde and “high fashion.” It’s pretty easy (in Project Runway and real life) for a designer to stick with nice, wearable garments...

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Preview Video - "Even Designers Get the Blues"

Embeded videos courtesy of Crew Creative.Runway Remix below:Click here for the Yahoo preview.Speculation, anyo...

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Recapalooza, Part 2

The Quiet One's eyes are hurting...Miz Shoes at the top of her game...The Minx had a lot of fun this week...Old school recapper Raechel does some catching up...Mags was spoiled by Bravo...Toyouke thinks the models are getting shafted...Glowy Box worries about Rami...BuzzSugar loved it...So did Meiran....Allison - better late than never...The Modern Gal found a new work outfit...DCASOF tries their hand at live blogging...Idol Thoughts...

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From The Mailbox

More from Jeffrey Sebelia on IGotShotgun. Thanks Tom.Click here for an interview with Christian Siriano.After Elton has posted a great recap of "En Garde!" with lots of photos. Click here for the latest episode of "The Heidi Chronicles."Attention New York: You can meet Christian Siriano, Jack Mackenroth and Kevin Christiana at Don Hill's on Sunday night. Please send photos!...

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Project Bluefly

I believe this was my favorite episode of ALL seasons so far on Project Runway. I used to say it was the Postal Challenge from Season One, but I think this one has surpassed it. "En Garde!" had all of the drama of the teams, the over-the-top exuberance of the design challenge, the last-minute twist of the second garment and finally, incredible...

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Secret Show Update

Invites are in the mail for the curious "Project Runway Fashion Designer" show on February 1 that we first talked about here. The mystery deepens:Save The Date Which Project Runway Designerwill debut during New York Fashion Week?Mark your calendars now and find out who on January 24 Is this some sort of bonus for the winner of next week's challenge? Who could this be? Hmmmmmm........

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Recapalooza!

Uncle Nick sees Alexander McQueen...Eric3000 delivers one of his best...Ms. Place finds the most amazing similarities...Tiffany has a new watch...Amy and Bay are both fabulous!CaptnSavAHo is keeping score...Schnaufblog has an extra long lesson this week...CapHillBarbie misses Miss Kitkah...Moi just loves team challenges...Lorraine has an interesting theory about Ricky...Project Stunway gives the nod to Team Monotone...David Dust...

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Video - Episode 8

Thanks to the avant-garde parselforce, Episode 8 can now be viewed by our readers who don't have access to our favorite network. Enjoy!Click here for the rest of the episo...

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Video - Project Catwalk, Season 3, Episode 2

Thanks to the always fab MzCouger Episode 2 of Project Catwalk can now be watched. Click here for the rest of the episode.Missed the first episode? Click he...

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From The Mailbox

BPR friend David Gilmore has posted his latest batch of sketches at Pretty On The Outside. In addition to Tim, don't miss Chris March and Nina Garcia!Here's EW's weekly auf interview with Kit Pistol where she calls herself the "ghost designer of Season 4". Thanks Frank! Jeffrey Sebelia gives his thoughts on the Season 4 designers to Between...

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Amanda's Take - "En Garde"

I didn't write last week because there were no models. Again.Aviva and Katie are gone. Exactly. (And the designers had to say that it was about the hair.. yeah RIGHT.) Also, I have a feeling the TRESemme hair team and the producers had a say in which models had what hairstyles! They know who is the best.I thought this challenge was exciting....

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BPR Podcast - Chloe Dao

BPR's very own Tbone has a conversation with Season Two winner Chloe Dao in our latest podcast. Click here.Chloe Dao is simply a class act. She is small in stature but huge in both heart and talent. And she loves her fans! In our second podcast installment, Tbone waxes nostalgic with Chloe over Season 2 and they talk about her life post-Runway....

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Project Runway in 60 Seconds - Episode Eight

MTVMusic VideosMTV ShowsEntertainment NewsMTV's Jim Cantiello is back with his 60-second look at "En Garde."...

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The Recap of the Manolo!

The Manolo says about the "En Garde":This was perhaps the smartest challenge yet presented to the designers, as it allowed them the most freedom to explore their art. And because this sort of detailed and extravagant work takes so much time, the Manolo did not resent the natural decision to divide the designers up into teams, even though such team challenges are patently unfair to whomever is chosen to be the leader. Of course,...

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From The Mailbox

E! Online is PO'd about Kit's auf.Steve Rosengard is giving back in Chicago.This is worth another look! Thanks Jill.The OC Register has devised a point system for Project Runway. Guess who is in first place....Second City Style continues its weekly roundup of memorable quotes. Mo Ryan is back!Entertainment Weekly wraps up last night's...

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Who Will Win the Bobblehead? It's a Walk Off!

None of our readers got every answer correct in the TRESemmé Fantasy Runway challege. Five of our readers got 7 points. It's now time for a 'walk-off' between:NVTAUBTROPICALCHROMEJUSTIN COUTUREJAYROCKETINEPTTWINKLEOnly those 5 readers are eligible. The first one that answers ALL THREE of the following questions correctly IN THE COMMENTS will...

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Congratulations, Christian

Team Star has disbanded and 'Ferosh' has emerged like a butterfly from its chrysalis. You got your confidence back this week as you spread your wings to give avant-garde couture a new definition. One would think that a dress composed of 45 yards of organza would translate to a meringue but your gown was a visual confection that managed to...

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BPR Love for Kit Pistol

No regrets, Ms. Scarbo. It's obvious that you managed to compete in a talented field of designers and still gather those two suitcases full of friends. You never participated in drama when confronted with a team challenge but instead stayed focused and on task even when leading others with differing aesthetics from your own. You seemed to...

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Poll - Episode 8 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: 1. Rami/SweetP, 2. Victorya/Jillian, 3. Christian/Chris and 4. Kit/RickyPhotos courtesy of Bravo. Click to see a larger view.You've seen the designs on the runway and now it's your turn to be the judges. This week you are Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors and Alberta Ferretti.Click here to tell us who you thought should have won...

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Reactions To Episode 8

We never seem to be satisfied with the results of a team challenge. Is this one any different? Post your reactions to Episode 8 he...

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Episode 8 Party!

Welcome friends and guests to the Blogging Project Runway Salon and Spa. All who join us this evening will be treated to a virtual coif, free of charge! Our resident stylists are on hand to pamper and cater to your every humorous need. We simply ask that you provide the occasional barb and jab in return as we watch the silliness of Project Runway together.It's a Wednesday night tradition. The party room is op...

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BPR Live Play-By-Play: Episode 8

Tbone is back again for the weekly BPR play-by-play of Episode 8. In the comments under this post, he'll provide a description of the challenge, drama, who is in and who is auf.No Bravo? No problem!A reminder that comments under this post are for you to read and Tbone to post. If you have something to say, see the party room abo...

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Play Fantasy Runway!

No, we didn't forget - it's time once again to play Fantasy Runway! We reached deep into the prize bag and found another autographed Tim Gunn talking bobblehead for this week's winner. Here's the deal:In order to win the bobblehead, you must be a member of the BPR League. The prize goes to the person with the most points for this week only...

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