Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Project Runway Season 8 Promo Video







Intrigued?

Whose Legs Are These?

Photo: Bartholomew Cooke/LATimes Magazine

The stockinged legs in the foreground belong to one of our favorite Project Runway models. Can you guess who this is? Mouseover for the answer.

Heidi Klum to Produce "Seriously Funny Kids"


ANOTHER reality show from Heidi? Where does she find the energy? Click here for more from Variety.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Nina Garcia's Look Book: What to Wear For Every Occasion


Nina Garcia has authored a new book on style. "Nina Garcia's Look Book" will be released on August 10, 2010 but you can pre-order it now on Amazon.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

It's Not Too Late - NYC Fans Head to Season 8 Event!

Photo: Mark Yonskie

Our Mark Y is on the scene and reports that Tim Gunn is on site!

If you are in the New York area here’s your chance to be part of Project Runway! Come join us and cast a vote for your favorite look in one of Project Runway Season 8’s challenges.

Stop by our designers’ showcase on Sunday, June 27th from 2pm-4pm & let your opinion be heard!

Helen Mills Event Space

137-139 West 26th Street NYC 10001

Between 6th Ave. & 7th Ave. on the north side of the Street

You will need to sign a confidentiality agreement and an appearance release in order to enter the showroom. No cameras allowed.

Congratuations, Shannon Siriano

Shannon Siriano and Evan Greenwood were married yesterday in Detroit and of course Christian Siriano designed his beautiful sister's elegant gown.

Photo courtesy of Brad Walsh

Congratulations to the happy couple. Shannon, you looked glorious!

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Weekend News from Heidi Klum, Malan Breton, Christian Siriano and Tim Gunn


Heidi Klum is on the July 2010 cover of the Russian Tatler magazine.

Christian Siriano is in Italian Vogue.

Click here for the latest musings from Malan Breton.

Tim Gunn supports the New York Fashion Industry in this article from the Wall Street Journal.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Heidi Klum on Jimmy Fallon Last Night



Heidi Klum offered a couple of tidbits about season 8 last night.

“We had an incident – well, three incidents – where they basically dropped like flies and we had the ambulance come three times in a row,” she said, referring to Project Runway contestants.

Click here for the full episode (third segment.)

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Be a Part of Project Runway History - Sunday, June 27th NYC

If you are in the New York area here’s your chance to be part of Project Runway! Come join us and cast a vote for your favorite look in one of Project Runway Season 8’s challenges.

Stop by our designers’ showcase on Sunday, June 27th from 2pm-4pm & let your opinion be heard!

Helen Mills Event Space

137-139 West 26th Street NYC 10001

Between 6th Ave. & 7th Ave. on the north side of the Street

You will need to sign a confidentiality agreement and an appearance release in order to enter the showroom. No cameras allowed.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Project Runway Season 8 Premiere July 29th at 9:00 on Lifetime


The 90-minute premiere will be followed by the new "On the Road with Austin and Santino" show at 10:30.

According to The Futon Critic, "It's not clear how or if "Models of the Runway" will be incorporated into the new season.

A Lifetime spokesperson wouldn't confirm any of the above developments however multiple sources now insist it's a done deal."

Click here for the full story.

July 29th is also Tim's birthday.

All Austin Scarlett - All the Time


One of Project Runway's most memorable designers, Austin Scarlett has inspired a new website "Austin is Burning."

Screencaps of every Austin appearance in season one are posted in glorious detail.

Click here for more.

Thank you David!

Monday, June 21, 2010

A Nugget from Tim Gunn's New Book


In addition to fashion advice, Tim offers some insider gossip in his new book: Gunn's Golden Rules: Life's Little Lessons for Making it Work.
Tim dishes on an encounter with Anna Wintour at designer Peter Som's fashion show at the Metropolitan Pavilion in 2006.

After the show, writes Gunn, "I was with a colleague from Parsons, and we had been discussing the will-she-or-won't-she-take-the-elevator question, so we ran over to the elevator bay to see if Anna would deign to get on. She wasn't there. Then we looked over the stairway railing. And what did we see but Anna being carried down the stairs. The bodyguards had made a fireman's lock and were racing her from landing to landing. She was sitting on their crossed arms."

Click here
for the full article.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Christopher Straub Originals Now Available on eBay


Dear BPR,

I wanted to let you know about an online sample sale that I have going on. I'm offering some one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces from my previous collections. I need my studio space back so EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!

Thanks,
Christopher



Click here for details.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Weekend News from Tim Gunn, Malan Breton, and Qristyl Frazier


Click here for fashion tips from Tim Gunn and Marie Claire.

Liz Smith reports from the set of The Smurfs movie. Yes, Tim is in the scene!

More tips for your weekend wardrobe from Tim here at More.

Click here for Malan Breton's latest musings.

Project Runway Season Six designer, Qristyl Frazier will show her latest collection at "Full Figured Fashion Week" in NYC. Click here for more information.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Klum: Season 8 Episodes will be 90 Minutes Long

Photo: Jennifer S. Altman/For The Los Angeles Times


Heidi Klum offers a little season 8 scoop for Project Runway fans: We're going to have more time next season," she announces. How will they manage that? "We're going to make the show an hour and a half long," adding a half hour to the running time. "It's for all the people out there who need to know just a little bit more of what's going on." Designers, start your hemming.

Click here for the full article from the Los Angeles Times.

No word about "Models of the Runway."

Maya Luz Spring/Summer 2011 Collection from StyleWeek Providence

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Enter to Win a Trip to Christian Siriano's Spring 2011 Runway Show



O-Cel-O™, maker of innovative and stylish home cleaning products, is partnering with designer and Project Runway winner Christian Siriano to give the everyday scrub sponge a fierce makeover with a pop of fashion. To kick off the partnership, O-Cel-O is inviting consumers to enter the “Clean with Style” sweepstakes for a chance to win a New York Fashion Week Getaway and a backstage pass to meet Christian Siriano.

One lucky grand-prize winner will enjoy a trip for two to New York City to attend Christian Siriano’s Spring 2011 runway show. At the show, the winner will get a sneak peek at the fashions that will inspire Christian’s scrub sponge designs, as well as an exclusive opportunity to chat with the designer backstage. Click here to enter through August 13th.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

News from Althea Harper, Michael Kors and Austin Scarlett



Click here for a new interview with Michael Kors.

Project Runway Season One designer Austin Scarlett will be designing for a theater production in Greenwich CT. Click here for more information.


Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum - Season 8 Filming Begins

Photo: Heidi Klum's Facebook Page

Christian Siriano at the "Hot in Cleveland" Premiere

Photo: WireImage/Kambouris

Christian Siriano attends the "Hot in Cleveland" premiere at the Crosby Street Hotel on June 14, 2010 in New York City.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Weekend News from Malan Breton, Christian Siriano and Stella Zotis

Photo: Del Mar for NY Daily News

Attention Omaha - Stella Zotis is in town tonight. Click here for details.

Click here for the latest Malan's Musings.

A repeat of Christian Siriano's appearance on Oprah is scheduled for Tuesday.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Kara Janx Designs now Available at Saks



The Project Runway Season Two designer (and BPR fave) has been designing gorgeous garments since appearing on the show.

Click here
to shop at Saks.com.

Click here for Kara's website.

Click here to enter to WIN a Kara Janx design!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Kid Rock Wears a Joe Faris Design at the 2010 CMT Music Awards Show June 9



Kid Rock looks great in a leather jacket by Project Runway Season Five designer, Joe Faris.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

News from Tim Gunn, Michael Kors, and Nick Verreos


Click here for an early review of "Gunn's Golden Rules."

A highlight: Tim is unabashedly honest. He cannot tell a lie. Seriously, he can’t. Because of this he has developed the most interesting sensibilities and ways to get around not lying to save face, and to be as honest as the situation calls for. He is so himself, so comfortable in his own skin that he is able to share intimate details of himself with such ease and simplicity that it seems as if you are talking to or reading your best friend's letter...

Click here for a report (and lots of photos) from Seattle's "Project Red Dress." Nick Verreos served as MC and judge for the design competition.

Project Runway judge Michael Kors has been awarded the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the CFDA. More information here. Congratulations!

Monday, June 07, 2010

Christian Siriano at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards

Photo: Granitz/WireImage
Click here for Christian's Red Carpet Report.

Sunday, June 06, 2010

News from Nick Verreos

News from Anthony Williams

Photo: Sara Hanna

Click here for a new interview with Project Runway season seven designer, Anthony Williams from Jezebel Magazine.

A highlight: Williams also has received multiple offers to star in his own reality show, but don’t expect to see “The Anthony Williams” show any time soon. “I’m not interested in exploiting my family and friends for a couple thousand dollars,” he says. “There are enough shows about black people living in Atlanta, and I don’t want to do that. I think when you are starting a business, it’s very personal and special, and I don’t think the world should have access to me building my business from scratch.”

Christian Siriano at the Fresh Air Fund Salute to American Heroes

Photo: B. Ach/WireImage
Project Runway Designer Christian Siriano attends the 2010 Fresh Air Fund Salute To American Heroes at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers on June 3, 2010 in New York City. Click here for more from Vogue.com.

Friday, June 04, 2010

From The Mailbox

This is a busy week for Project Runway designers...

It's not too late to purchase tickets for Seattle's Project Red Dress with Nick Verreos. Click here for more information.

Seth Aaron Henderson will be the Grand Marshal of Portland's Starlight Parade on Saturday night. Click here for details.

It's Fashion Friday, click here for Malan's Musings in Ok! Magazine.

Jonathan Peters and Maya Luz will be showing their collections at StyleWeek Providence.

Thursday, June 03, 2010

Behind The Scenes at Seth Aaron Henderson's Marie Claire Photo Shoot



The Project Runway Season Seven Champion shares his plans for the future and offers style tips. Click here for more.

Nick Verreos in Seattle Friday June 4


Nick Verreos will be in Seattle on Friday for Project Red Dress. More information here.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Christopher Straub in San Francisco June 5



Click here for more information.

News from Jesse Lenoir, Mychael Knight and Stella Zotis

Photo: Lori Barbely Photography


Click here for a new interview with Project Runway season seven designer, Jesse LeNoir. More photos of the wedding here.

Click here for a new interview with Season Three finalist, Mychael Knight.

Season Five designer, Stella Zotis looked fabulous at Patricia Field’s Disco Swimsational Soiree to Celebrate "Sex and the City 2" Premiere last week in NYC.


Photo: WireImage/J. Kempin