Friday is "Korto Momolu Day" in Little Rock! Please let us know if you are able to attend either of her events. Jay McCarroll's "Germania" fabic collection is now available at The Colony.
Here is more about Qristyl Frazier's latest collection.
More Designer Updates
Friday is "Korto Momolu Day" in Little Rock! Please let us know if you are able to attend either of her events. Jay McCarroll's "Germania" fabic collection is now available at The Colony.
Here is more about Qristyl Frazier's latest collection.
Qristyl Frazier in Phoenix
Qristyl Frazier was in Phoenix recently for Phoenix Fashion Week and joined Kaitlin and I for dinner in Scottsdale. Qristyl is charming and adorable and we had a great meal at Cowboy Ciao. Thanks Qristyl!
Qristyl Frazier in Phoenix
Project Runway Season Six designer is in the Valley of the Sun for Phoenix Fashion Week and stopped by our local ABC Affiliate this morning. Hi Qristyl! Click here for more information.
From The Mailbox
Attention Beavercreek, Ohio: Althea Harper will be at Jenna Claire Handbag Studio on Saturday October 3rd. Click here for more information. We would love a field report.
Qristyl Frazier will be at Phoenix Fashion Week. Click here for more infomation.
Bravo has announced that Project Runway Season Four Champion, Christian Siriano will be getting a tv show of his own. Click here for more information. The Magical Elves are producing. When does Christian sleep?
Set Your DVRs
Heidi Klum is on Ellen today - click here for a preview.
Project Runway Season Six designers Christopher Straub, Qristyl Frazier and Althea Harper will be on The Rachael Ray Show tomorrow. Click here for a preview - Nina Garcia is judging. FINALLY.
Tim Gunn will be on The Bonnie Hunt Show tomorrow.
Tim will also be on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on Friday night.
BPR Podcast with Qristyl Frazier
Photo: myLifetime.comHow did Qristyl decide to specialize in "Plus Sexy?"
How many times did she try out for the show?
How did she arrive at that particular spelling of her name?
Season Six designer Qristyl Frazier discusses her design career and her Project Runway experience. Thank you Qristyl.
Click here for Qristyl's website.
Click here for the podcast.
Project Runway at Fashion Week - Part One
There may not be a Project Runway finale show at this season's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, but the designers were certainly out in force.
We love to see designers from different seasons meeting one another and we were delighted to see Christopher Straub squeeze between Jack Mackenroth and Kevin Christiana at Christian Siriano's show.
Jack is serving as a correspondent for Fashion News Live.
Christopher also attended Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman's Show on Friday night. He was joined by Carol-Hannah, Althea, Epperson, Logan, Qristyl, and Season Three's Katy Gerdes.
BPR Love for Qristyl Frazier
From the first episode of Season 6 you stood out as the sassy designer that loves color. You came to the show already established in the field with a successful business and clients such as Janet Jackson and Queen Latifah. You coined the phrase "Plus Sexy" that defined your aesthetic and showed how you embraced a segment of the population often ignored on the runway. You've had struggles on your way to the top but that has made you more determined and focused. Your personality is as big and bold as the looks that you create. Now because of your exposure on the show women of size will know you to be the one that understands how to make them look and feel desirable. One can't help but think that this is the start of something big.
This post is only for positive words for Qristyl Frazier.If you have negative commentary or something to say about another designer, you may do so in our Reactions post here.
Photo courtesy of MyLifetime.com.
Weekend News
Photo: ProjectRunway.comProject Runway Season Six designer, Qristyl Frazier visited her alma mater, Stephens College last night. Click here for more.
Click here for a fresh look at Kenley Collins and her new line.
Jail inspired her.
Click here for an entertaining look at last night's designs from The Cut.
BPR Interview with Qristyl Frazier
BPR Field Reporter Jessica Switaj is back with Project Runway Season Six designer, Qristyl Frazier. Thanks Jes!
BPR - What was the best part of being on the show?
QF - Just making it! That’s a really big opportunity. Actually being chosen from so many thousands of people who tried out is just a dream come true. It validates you as a designer and is a chance for the world to see what you can do.
BPR - Do you feel that you made / will remain friends with the majority of the designers you competed with?
QF - This was a really close-knit cast. Everyone was really cool. A lot of people connected. Some of them even live together now.
BPR - Describe your personal style.
QF - I do “plus sexy” sizes. What that means is that you own up to the curves that you have. I want women to be comfortable in the skin they’re in. My personal style is designing fashionable clothes for girls size 12 and up. Other designers are afraid to play with different silhouettes and body types. I want my clients to know there is a designer who hasn’t forgotten about them.
BPR - What message would you like to relay to the viewers, in anticipation of the premiere?
QF - This group of designers are beyond talented! Not matter what, we all went for it. I hope everyone can embrace each and every one of us. I’m grateful for all of the comments, positive and negative. Also, so what if you’re not a size 2!
From The Mailbox
Los Angeles-area BPR readers are invited to meet Andrae Gonzalo and celebrate the magic and mystery of hats at a glamorous event kicking off L.A.'s inaugural Downtown Fashion Walk and celebrating the first anniversary of DeepGlamour.net.
Andrae and Kate will be leaving for a PR viewing party at 9:30, so come early--and wear a hat! You could win a copy of their book and other great prizes. Thanks Virginia.
Click here for a new interview with Project Runway season six designer Qristyl Frazier.
Kevin Christiana's MYNT 1972 collection will soon be available at selected SCOOP location. Click here for more information.
Project Runway Season 6 Event on Long Island
Team BPR thanks Ali G for this excellent Field Report!
Hi, BPR!
It’s Ali Ghozati, reporting about a special Project Runway event.
On Saturday, August 8, from 12pm to 3pm, 6 designers from season 6 – Althea Harper, Epperson, Irina Shabayeva, Malvin Vien, Nicolas Putvinski, and Qristyl Frazier – appeared at Roosevelt Field Mall on Long Island in New York.
This event was very crowded – Long Island has many fans of Project Runway. The event featured members of the audience coming on the stage in rounds, taking plain white T-shirts and designing them using scissors, markers, and jewels.
Three of the designers served as judges, picking a winner in each round. The winner got a gift card. There were several rounds with various members of the audience competing and all of the designers getting to judge. It seemed like a lot of fun. The 3 designers who weren’t judging sat at a table, graciously agreeing to take pictures and sign autographs.
I spent most of the event at this table, chatting with the designers. All of them were so nice. They showed a lot of enthusiasm. Althea was a sweetheart. She mentioned that the models this season were, to quote her directly, “crazy good.” She highly recommended watching "Models of the Runway," the spin-off show. I told her that she herself looked like a model for the show since she really was stunning.
Epperson was so cool. He was much taller than I thought. Irina was lovely. When I was talking to her, she made me feel like the only human being on the planet despite the surrounding pandemonium.
Qristyl was gracious. My camera kept malfunctioning in taking a picture with her, but she was extremely patient, letting me continually try until I was finally successful. Malvin was very kind. His hair was pretty fierce. Nicolas thanked me for attending the event and supporting the show. I thanked him for coming to Long Island, making me and my fellow Long Islanders so happy.
At this event, there were a lot of signs for Project Runway and some monitors set up, showing clips of season 6. I walked away with a poster autographed by all of the designers and an official Project Runway audition kit (a cute container which had needles, thread, safety pins, and buttons in it). Overall, this event was superb. I had the time of my life at it. It made me look forward to season 6 of Project Runway even more. While I wish the best of luck to all of the designers, there are 6 of them that I’m especially rooting for! Enjoy!
Sincerely,
Ali
From The Mailbox
Recording Artist Keri Hilson is wearing a "MYNT 1792 by Kevin Christiana" jacket in the current issue of Angeleno magazine.
Tomorrow is a big day for Project Runway Fans. Season Six designers are making appearances at malls all over the US. This is a great way to express our support for our favorite show!
First, Althea Harper, Epperson, Irina Shabayeva, Malvin Vien, Nicolas Putvinski and Qristyl Frazier will all be at Roosevelt Field Mall in New York tomorrow from 12:00 - 3:00. Click here and here for details. Thanks Ali!
Carol Hannah Whitfield, Gordana Gehlhausen and Mitchell Hall will be in Atlanta at the Lenox Square Mall. Click here for more.
Ra'mon-Lawrence, Christopher Straub and Shirin Askari will be at the Woodfield Mall in Chicago. Click here for more info.
Am I missing any other events? Is there anything on the West Coast?
BPRs, of course if you are able to attend any of these, please send photos. Thanks everyone.
Season Six News
Click here for an interview with Mitchell Hall.
Click here for a story about Qristyl Frasier.
It seems that the New York-based fans are not too happy about the move to Los Angeles.
I don't care where it was filmed, I'm just glad that things are settled and the premiere is less than a month away!
Designer Bio - Qristyl Frazier
Age: 42Birthplace: St. Louis, MO
Current Home: Brooklyn, NY
Favorite Designers: Gaultier, Halston, Oscar De La Renta, Givenchy, Doo Ri, Zac Posen
Style Icons: Halle Berry, Whitney Houston, Gwyneth Paltrow
Favorite Past Project Runway Designer: None
Click here for more information.
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