BPR Love to Korto and Kenley

Korto Momolu and Kenley Collins should both be very proud of their showing at Bryant Park and throughout Season Five of Project Runway. Their respective finale collections showed their distinct points of view and an argument could be made for either to have walked away with the prize. "Chacun a son gout", as Tim has stated throughout the 'Five Seasons of Fabulous.'

Send your love to Korto and Kenley here. Please, only positive comments under this thread. If you have anything negative to say about any designer or their garments, please click here for our Reactions post.

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BPR Podcast with Jerell Scott

Laura K. interviews Project Runway Season 5 designer Jerell Scott. Click here for the podcast.

Click here for Jerell's website. Click here for H. Lorenzo.

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BPR Podcast with Suede

Laura K. talks with Stephen Whitney Baum, aka Suede, of Season 5 of Project Runway. Suede is participating as a designer in the Youth Aids Annual Gala, 'The Power of Music' on October 3rd. You can keep up with all things Suede by going to his website, Suedesays.com.

Click here for the podcast.

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Episode 10 Party!

Are you ready to start flushing out the decoys? The BPR party room is now open as we celebrate Episode 10 together. Tonight is a bit of a Working Girl theme (without the big hair) as our 6 remaining designers fight for a spot in the final 3. Cover charge this evening is simply a shot of wit with a splash of wisdom.

Come on in, It's party time!

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BPR Live Play-By-Play: Episode 10

After a whirlwind trip to NYC, Tbone returns to his native habitat tonight for live play-by-play coverage of Episode 10, "Transformation". If you find yourself with out Bravo this evening, we'll bring you the ins and aufs live as they happen.

Comments under this thread are for you to read and Tbone to post. Have a witty observation to share? Head to the party room above!

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BPR Love for Blayne Walsh

You didn't just bring your talent to Parsons - you also brought an exuberant and sunny personality. You clearly enjoyed working with others and no doubt you made many new friends during Season 5. You brought smiles to your fellow designers, your audience and to Tim Gunn; who could forget when you taught him, "Holla atcha boy"? You had an excellent opportunity to display your artistic vision as well as your playful turn of a phrase. You were delicious to watch and your garments exemplified 'girlicious.'You brought the fun, Blayne, and for that we are grateful.

This post is only for positive words for Blayne Walsh or his work. If you have anything to say about other designers, Please click here.

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Congratulations, Leanne

You were the first designer with two wins in Season 5 and your victory came when you had immunity - one could say that you continued to be driven. You created a slinky, seductive gown with a relaxed cropped jacket. You softened the look with the surprise element of the ruffles down the back that charmed Fern Mallis. Diane von Furstenberg called it "a very pretty dress" with a "lot of good design." It was indeed the perfect disguise and now this siren frock can be ordered (click here) from the DVF collection as part of your reward. Well-deserved, Leanne!

This post is only for positive words for Leanne Marshall or her design. If you have anything to say about other designers or the challenge, click here.

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Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 6

Our polls for Episode 6 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Joe Faris deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You again concurred with the judges and felt that Daniel should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 7 poll.

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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 on your little black dress. No one can say that you played it safe and your dress was playful, saucy and vibrant clearly showing your aesthetic. You exited having shown strong pieces and left us wanting to see more, knowing that as an established designer, we will see it.

This post is only for positive words for Emily Brandle or her work. If you have anything negative to say about her or another designer, please click here.

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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.

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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 podcast.

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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 the little tie at the neckline. You established yourself early on to be a favorite with our readers and we believe that we got to see your young, girlie, sexy point-of-view in just two garments. What a great opportunity this was for you - we just know that there will be more coming your way after the exposure you received on the show. And we can't help but notice that you looked adorable on that runway with your jacket, your shorts and those red shoes. (You can see his exit videos by clicking here.)

This post is only for positive words for Wesley Nault or his work. If you have anything negative to say about him or another designer, please click here.

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