Kelli Martin joined Nick Verreos and Raymundo Baltazar at FIDM Career Day. Love the hair, Kelli! Click here for another early recap of episode three from NYMag.Join us tonight at Blogging America's Best Dance Crew, as we count down to the fina...
From The Mailbox
Photo courtesy of ProjectRunway.comClick here for Tim Gunn's Take on Episode Three.Kenley answers burning questions here.Click here for Jeanie Syfu's TRESemme blog.People.com has posted a Q&A with Emily Brandle.Trent loves Project Runway, and watched it while traveling in Paris. Nothing can stop a devoted fan.Our friends at Film.com...
Congratulations, Kenley
Your inspiration was a tiled wall in Times Square that you interpreted as a pattern with lines demonstrating movement. You took many risks this week and you were rewarded: you used a vibrant print, you used close-fitting, puffed sleeves and you used a asymmetrical retro silhouette to show your point of view with a nod to your photograph....
BPR Love for Emily Brandle
This week the results were a surprise and our readers are likely to not agree with the judges. Like the winner, you took a risk - you selected electric colors and created exuberant ruffles across the front to simulate the look of neon blurred in your photograph. It seems that your biggest sin was the placement of the fabric embellishments...
Poll - Episode 3 - Your Turn to Be the Judge
Photos: (top, l-r) Blayne, Daniel, Emily, Jennifer, Jerell, Joe and Keith(bottom, l-r) Kelli, Kenley, Korto, Leanne, Stella, Suede and TerriPhotos 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 Sandra...
Reactions To Episode 3
Fourteen designers set off into the New York night to find the inspiration for their next design. Did you agree with the judges? Post your reactions to Episode 6 he...
Episode 3 Party!
Grab your raincoats and umbrellas party people, we're heading out into the drizzly night with Tim Gunn as we celebrate Episode 3 of Project Runway, "Bright Lights/Big City". Join friends and fans from across the globe in some snarky fun as we watch together. Come on in, the BPR party room is open for busine...
BPR Live Play-By-Play: Episode 3
Tbone is at the virtual microphone again this week for live play-by-play coverage of Project Runway, S5, Episode 3. He'll describe the drama in the workroom and let you know who is in and who is auf. Comments under this thread are for you to read and Tbone to post. Have something to say? See the party post abo...
While We Wait...
Hey - its longtime friend of BPR and jewelry maker to the stars Ken Fron on the Vegas strip showing off his new Jay McCarroll t-shirt. Hi Ken!Here's an interesting article from Advertising Age talking about Bravo's partnership with the talent agency Pangea to represent its former reality show stars...Nina Garcia is making waves at Marie Claire...
Project Courtroom: The Saga Continues
More juicy details have emerged from the ongoing legal battle between NBC Universal and the Weinstein Company over the Project Runway franchise. Get this:In testimony in N.Y. State Supreme Court this month, movie/TV mogul Harvey Weinstein told the judge that the fashion mentor (Tim Gunn)wasn't paid anything in the show's first season.Thats right, Tim worked for Harvey free of charge! Season 2 may have brought him fame, but not...
TGIW
It's a big day in Project Runway world - not only are we counting down the hours to Episode 3, but its also the debut of Project Runway Phillipines! Thats actress Teresa Herrera doing her best Heidi and designer Jojie Lloren as Tim Gunn.Back here stateside, we have the usual Wednesday suspects:Project Runway prophet Alan Gratz has posted...
Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 2
Our polls for Episode 2 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Kenley Collins deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You agreed with judges and thought that Wesley should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 3 po...
For Fun...
Here are some great links to check out while we wait for tonight's episode of Flipping Out. Hi Chris K!Click here to see the entries in the on-line challenge for episode one. "Make a garment from unconventional materials." This is cute! Ten ways to celebrate Tim Gunn's birthday.Film.com has posted a great new interview with Nick Verreos.The Burning Questions Blog asks Suede to explain why he speaks in third person. Malan...
Tough Trivia Tuesday - Week Two
Welcome to Tough Trivia Tuesday! Today's topic is Season Four T-Shirts. 1. Who wore a blue CAL t-shirt? Bonus Question: What happens to the shirt later in the episode?2. Who wore a yellow t-shirt with a Mustang graphic?3. Who wore a black "Guten Tag" t-shirt?4. Who wore a blue t-shirt that said "Bikes make me happy."?5. Who wore...
From The Mailbox
BPR friend and fellow blogger Miss Xaxa attended the Gender PAC Celebrity Cook-off in Chicago and met Nick Verreos and Ted Allen. Xaxa reports that Nick has fabulous skin and was hilarious and charming as the MC. Click here for more. Also click here for Hughman's Project Runway recap on Pink Navy. The Denver Post interviews Austin Scarlett.Wondering...
Happy Birthday to Tim!
Please join us in wishing Tim Gunn a very happy birthday!Also, don't miss Tim on "Live With Regis and Kelly" this morning!...
Preview Videos - Episode 3
Tim Gunn takes the designers on a field trip in Project Runway Episode 3, 'Bright Lights/Big City.'. Purists, note that if you watch the videos, you will see the judge in this outing....
Monday Morning Mailbox
There is still time to vote in our Episode Two Poll. Thanks again to The Scarlett for the fabulous image! Click here for an interview with Joe Faris in the Detroit Fashion Pages.AJ delivers her recap of Episode Two. Nina Garcia balances Elle and Marie Claire, Bravo and Lifetime....
Rami Kashou Designs on Exhibit in L.A.
Photo ImaxtreeSix of Rami Kashou's Project Runway Finale looks are on exhibit at the Third Annual Outstanding Art of Television Costume Design at FIDM in Los Angeles. The exhibit will be open to the public from July 29th - Sept 28th, 2008.Works from Bob Mackie, Nolan Miller, and TV shows such as Dexter, Pushing Daisies, Mad Men, Greek, and...
Jillian Lewis, Fall 2008 Collection!
All photos by Russel Star.Jillian's collection will be available very soon at Searle. We'll keep you posted. Congratulations Jillian, it's exactly what we were hoping for!Click here to see more of Jillian's desig...
Easy Episode Two Trivia
Photo courtesy of ProjectRunway.com.1. What is Jerry's biggest fear?2. What's the quickest way to look cheap?3. What is embroidered in gold thread on Heidi's blouse?4. Who is the first model eliminated?5. Which model is "golden?"6. Who has leopard print tattooed on her body?7. Who creates a "couture cocktail dress?"8. Who suddenly...
Weekend News
Heidi Klum has been tapped to co-host the Emmy Awards on September 21 with fellow "Best Reality Show Host" nominees Ryan Seacrest, Jeff Probst, Tom Bergeron and Howie Mandel. Our big question: who will Heidi wear? Christian Siriano disses Season 5...Here's an excellent article about Magical Elves founders Jane Lipsitz and Dan Cutforth that...
Recapalooza!
The 'looza is growing by leaps and bounds:Uncle Nick takes the S5 designers to school...The Minx is on her A-game...David Dust: Burnouts, Tango and Tuna Carpaccio...Project Stunway gives some love to Terri...It's the Other Eric3000 this week...Lorraine is such a diva now she has her neighbor send in her recaps...Is The Quiet One the only one to notice the Vosovic knock-off?Miz Shoes and Things 1,2,3,...The Grits to Glitz girls...
From The Mailbox
Click here to read about "Life after Project Runway" for Elle Magazine.Attention New York: Rachel Zoe is making room in her closet and selling off celebrity style this weekend. Click here for more info.Click here for the Entertainment Weekly Exit Interview with Wesley Nault.Click here for the People Magazine Exit Interview with Wesley.Time...
So Many Contests - So Little Time
There are so many contests this year and we want our readers to be the winners! First of all, each week Bluefly has a 'Caption This' contest; the top comment will have a chance to win $100 in Bluefly loot. This week you are asked to caption the following picture (Click here to place your comment entry on Bluefly):Bluefly also has 'The Designer...
BPR Podcast with Wesley Nault
Laura K. interviews Wesley Nault, the designer eliminated from Episode 2 of Project Runway Season 5. He talks about the "Grass is Always Greener" challenge and mentions collaborating with fellow designer Daniel Feld.Click here for the podca...
Evening Mailbox
Image from AfterElton.comBPRs I couldn't wait until tomorrow to share this recap with you from AfterElton.com. Don't miss the Keith-O-Meter!Nick Verreos will be in Chicago on Saturday. Click here for details.Cleveland is proud of Suede!Finally, MTV's America's Best Dance Crew is on tonight and Team BPR's ABDC Blogger, Nancy T is hosting...
Amanda's Take - Episode Two
Season Three model and BPR fave, Amanda Fields offers up her take on Episode Two. Thanks Amanda!With the lack of advertising for the 5th season, I don't think anyone expected someone like Natalie Portman to come sashaying out from behind the scrim. All I can say to that is BRAV-O, Bravo. She is extremely intelligent and beautiful as well...
The Recap of the Manolo!
From the desk of The Manolo:Stella is the toughest talkingest biker-rocker chick since Leather Tuscadero! The Manolo expects that later in the season we will be introduced to her “gang”, the Stella-ettes, the group of sarcastic tough girls who aggressively chew gum and smoke cigarettes at the same time. Look for them to extort lunch money...
From The Mailbox
Click here for Tim's Take on Episode 2.People Magazine notes the relationship between Wesley Nault and Daniel Feld. Thanks Sabrina.Nick Verreos will be showing his Spring 2009 Collection at the "Islands of the World" Fashion Week in November. NYMag's The Cut offers a quick recap of last night's episode. Jennifer Ripkin at Examiner.com...
Congratulations, Suede
Tim didn't really give you the challenge this week; your model did. She bought contrasting-colored fabrics and wanted you to add tulle to create an eco-friendly frock. Immediately you started to cut bias strips and you began to weave and layer and sew. You had a vision, one that would make your client happy while expressing your aesthetic....
BPR Love for Wesley Nault
Often in the BPR Love post we mention how fabric selections undo the designer but this week those choices weren't yours. Your model opted for shiny fabric that would be unforgiving on the sewing machine and she bought very little of it. You took a risk by creating multiple details on your dress and Natalie Portman expressed that she liked...
Poll - Episode 2 - Your Turn to be the Judge
Photos: (top, l-r) Blayne, Daniel, Emily, Jerell and Jennifer(center, l-r)Joe, Keith, Kelli, Kenley and Korto(bottom, l-r) Leanne, Stella, Suede, Terri and WesleyPhotos 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...
Reactions to Episode 2
The designers were asked to go green in this challenge in a Project Runway "first". Did the judges make the right call? Post your reactions to Episode 2 he...
Episode 2 Party!
It's a green theme this evening at the BPR bar as we celebrate Episode 2 of Project Runway. We've brought in our best recycled furniture and remodeled with the latest energy efficient fixtures. Let's go trash the place, shall we?All are welcome to watch along with PR fans across the country as we snark our way through another new episode opf PR. It's a Wednesday tradition at BPR...party ti...
BPR Live Play-By-Play: Episode 2
Tbone is back again for live play-by-play coverage of Episode 2: "Grass Is Always Greener". This post is all those living in a pale, Bravo-less world who can't wait to find out what happens. Comments under this post are for you to read and Tbone to post. Have something to say? See the party room abo...
While We Wait...
Here are some items of interest to help pass the time:TV Guide follows up with some of your Project Runway designer favorites in this Where Are They Now piece. Can you guess who is "designing new packs of Camel cigarettes"?Christian Siriano fans ain't putting up with "girlicious"...Joe Faris could only watch the premiere with one eye open...Kenley Collins grew up on a tugboat ? Of course she did...Austin Scarlett is getting much...
Bluefly Presents the Christian Siriano Collection
The Christian Siriano collection is now available at Bluefly and it is ADORABLE! Click here to sh...
TGIW
Greetings Project Runway fans, it's our favorite day of the week! Tonight the Parsons catwalk will be graced with Senator Padme' Amidala herself, aka Natalie Portman. She will be on hand this evening to guest judge Episode 2: "Grass Is Always Greener" where Tim promises us a "Runway first"! Ooh, such mystery and intrigue...Natalie seems well...
Video - Project Runway Australia - Episode 3
The perfect thing to keep your mind off whatever could cause Tim to say, "Holla at yo boy?" Watching Episode 3 of Project Runway Australia, brought to you again by kimmikimmileon is the answer.Click here for the rest of the episo...
Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 1
Our polls for Episode 1 are closed. You agreed with the judges that Kelli Martin deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with judges' choice and felt that Stella Zotis should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 2 po...
Preview Videos - Episode 2
Holla!Lines that are destined to be classics are uttered in these previews for Episode 2 of Project Runway Season 5. This outing is titled, 'Grass is Always Greene...
Tuesday Mail
Click on image for larger versionAttention Houston: Chloe Dao is having an 8th Anniversary party for her Lot 8 boutique and you're invited! The party features a retrospective exhibit, Chloe's Fall 2008 fashion show and a trunk show. Let us know if you plan to attend, we would love a field report.Big Christian Siriano news: he will be designing...
Tough Trivia Tuesday - Week One
Welcome to the first edition of BPR's Tough Trivia Tuesday. Today's topic is "Season Four Food and Drink."1. Which brand of bottled water is shown throughout season four?2. How many Reese's Peanut Butter Cups did Christian claim to have opened?3. What brand of bottled beer is Rami drinking in the apartment during the "What a Girl Wants"...
Jay McCarroll's Line on QVC
I just bought this coat! Isn't it fabulous? I haven't seen Jay yet on the program, but several pieces are available at QVC.c...
Monday Afternoon Mailbox
Catching up on some old stuff:Mariah Carey as finale judge? Please.Despite all of our moanings about the lack of pre-show hype, Project Runway's ratings for the premiere were the highest ever...Heidi Klum's legs are insured for more than $2 million, but one is worth more than the other...You asked for it! BPR reader Rob started an online petition pleading MTV to bring back Jim Cantiello's "Project Runway in 60 Seconds"...Here's...
Jay McCarroll - Tonight on QVC
Get your credit cards ready, Project Runway fans. Season 1 winner Jay McCarroll is making his QVC debut tonight sometime between 9 and 11 P.M. Eastern and his offerings are sure to sell out pronto! According to an inside source, here is what is scheduled to go on sale:Checkerboard Coat (as seen in the film 'Eleven Minutes'*): gray version,...
Easy Episode One Trivia
Photo courtesy of ProjectRunway.com.Gearing up for Tough Trivia Tuesday, I thought an easy trivia contest would be fun - no prize for this one - sorry!1. Besides Jerry, which other designer accessorized with yellow gloves?2. Besides Project Runway, what do Suede and Heidi have in common?3. What is the name of Kelli's store?4. What brand...
From The Mailbox
Here is a clip of Kevin Christiana on the Today Show yesterday: Regular readers will recall that we posted something a while back about Sarah Jessica Parker developing a Project-Runway type show about artists. Well, here is a little bit more about it. Stay tuned...Moi adds her recap of episode one.The Miami Herald has posted an interview with Kenley Colli...
Video - Episode 1, Season 5
We recognize that many of our readers love Project Runway but are unable to view their favorite show on our favorite network. Season 5, like Season 4, is neither featured on iTunes or Amazon Unbox and so we are featuring the show, this week brought to you by neolimmik83, with the hope that eventually episodes will be available for purchase.Click...
Weekend News
An anonymous commenter suggests that the "blossoming romance" in season five will be Daniel and Wesley. We'll watch what happens.Logo brings us Kevin Christiana and Jack Mackenroth on The Heidi Chronicles. Adorable. I would watch the Jack and Kevin Show...The Quiet One adds her recap.Here is Eric's. You have chosen Season Two as your favorite season of Project Runway. Will Season Five top it?Finally, the auctions for episode...
Videos - Meet the Season 5 Models!
Project Runway Season 3 model extraordinaire Amanda Fields didn't feel that we got an opportunity to get to know the Season 5 models. (Click here for her report.) Since one of the models will leave the Runway on Wednesday and it seems that we will see even more of these ladies in that challenge (spoiler alert if you click on this link), it...
Videos - Christian Siriano Talks to Bluefly
Our friends at Bluefly talked to Project Runway Season 4 winner Christian Siriano about his newfound success and his catchphrases:While you're waiting for the July 23 debut of Christian's line at Bluefly, you can 'Shop What Happened'*. You can also win a $100 Bluefly gift certificate and a shout-out by just giving them the best caption to this picture.*Bluefly also offers you a challenge. Think you can recreate a better version...
How Did He Do That?
Photo courtesy of ProjectRunway.com.Daniel Feld's plastic cup design is receiving a lot of attention and will probably go down as one of the most memorable designs created for this challenge, even though it didn't win. (Remember Michael Knight's coffee filter dress?) But how did his model, Elena, get in and out of the dress? Was there a...
Rami Kashou Attacked
The rumors flying around the internet are true, Project Runway Season Four Finalist, Rami Kashou was injured last night. It was an unprovoked attack and the perpetrator is in jail. Rami went to the hospital for treatment and is now home and recovering. He was struck with a beer bottle in the face, injuring the side of his forehead and his...
Recapalooza!
The 'looza returns! Old favorites and newbies alike kick the season off with wit and wisdom: The Minx busts out the Wedgie-Cam...Are you one of David's Dust Bunnies yet?Lorraine is one of our favorites...All Or Nothing is a talented newcomer to the 'looza...The Grits To Glitz girls are talking again...The Fug Girls take on Season 5 at New...
Korto - Via Her MySpace Blog
Korto Momolu of Project Runway Season 5 talks about her Episode 1 garment:the tablecloth dressesall I have to say is yes...i used a tablecloth...but it was the baddest dress to come from paper. try sewing tissue paper on a industrial machine and see what happens. for a plan b dress it rocked!...too bad whoever took them didn't put those asparagus...
Project Courtroom
The fur started hitting the fan yesterday in New York State Supreme Court as testimony began in NBC's lawsuit against The Weinstein Company over the Project Runway franchise. Interesting details have emerged as big dogs Jeff Zucker and Harvey Weinstein took to the stand:Thursday's daylong hearing before Judge Richard Lowe in Manhattan featured testimony from Zucker, Weinstein and others on two motions, including a preliminary...
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