Reactions to Episode 2

The Project Runway teams battled back and forth tonight to determine who would be King and Queen of the Ping-Pong Club. What did you think of the challenge and results? Post your reactions to Episode 2 here.

BPR Live Party: Episode 2

Grab your paddles everyone and join us in the BPR basement for another episode of Project Runway. It looks like the two teams remain intact for the next challenge, which brings us to the ping-pong table? From the episode description: "The designers serve up ball-boy outfits and new server uniforms for a Ping-Pong social club." Alrighty, then! Club owner  Susan Sarandon steps in as guest judge.

All party people report! Simply click on the comment link below to join in the fun.

Mondo Guerra Hosts "Good Exchange for Change Fashion Show and Clothing Swap" Feb 7

Kick off Fashion Week by joining Project Runway All-Star winner and Denver fashion designer Mondo Guerra and three other Project Runway contestants for Goodwill’s third annual Good Exchange for Change Fashion Show & Clothing Swap. 

This evening of fashion and fundraising will be held from 5:30p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Exdo Event Center in Denver. 

 Guests who purchase VIP tickets will enjoy a pre-event meet and greet session with Mondo and Project Runway contestants Fallene Wells, Peach Carr and Michael Costello--plus they’ll be seated front row for the fashion show. The runway show will feature original designs using repurposed Goodwill clothing by students from Goodwill’s youth programs. 

Mondo, who got his start as a designer by repurposing items from Goodwill, will judge the student fashion show along with the three other Project Runway stars. The runway finale will feature up-cycled designs by up-and-coming designers debuting their new lines. 

 "I love being a part of the annual Goodwill Good Exchange for Change and Fashion Show,” said Project Runway All-Star winner Mondo Guerra. “It showcases the talent of these incredible young designers while supporting Goodwill's important work in our community." 

 While the fashion show is taking place, a giant clothing swap will be set-up in a separate space with the items that guests brought to swap with other event attendees. Once the fashion show wraps up, guests will be invited into the swap area-- and if they brought ten items to the event, they are welcome to take ten new items. 

 To learn more and to buy tickets for the event, please click here.

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 1

Our polls for Episode 1 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Daniel Esquivel deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also agreed with judges' choice and felt that Emily should have been out. Click here to see the results. 

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 2 poll.

Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.com

Christian Siriano Live on The Huffington Post

First, a highlight - Is Project Runway still relevant?

The entire interview here:

Did You Agree With the Judges?

There is still time to vote in our episode one poll.

Click here to let us know if you agreed with the judges last week.

Thank you!

SUEDEsays™ Launch Event Feb 1 - 2

Project Runway All-Star designer, Suede, is launching a new collection of fabrics and patterns.  

The launch event is this weekend and includes a personal appearance at the Jo-Ann Fabrics store located at 5381 Darrow Rd, Hudson OH 44236-4007 on Friday night from 5:30 - 7:30.

On Saturday, Suede will be presenting a Fashion Show at Kent State University.

Click here for more information.

Click here for more photos of Suede's new product line.

Christian Siriano Designs "Striking" Collection for HSN

$149.90, available Feb 22nd

Project Runway Season 4 Champion, Christian Siriano, never sits still.  

His latest venture is a collection for HSN called "Striking by Christian Siriano."

The designs will be available starting on Feb 22nd at hsn.com.

Click here for more information.

Episode 2 Preview Video "Spin Out"

Episode Synopsis: The designers serve up ball-boy outfits and new server uniforms for a Ping-Pong social club. Susan Sarandon is the guest judge. 

Recapalooza!

We would usually say welcome back for the premiere of a new season but now that Project Runway never ends, the recappers keep chugging along. For the uninitiated  this is our weekly collection of Project Runway recaps from fans and faves, often more entertaining than the show itself.

Everyone seems so happy at the beginning, we'll see how long that will last:

Eric3000 discovers the evil geniuses...
Suzq said she wasn't going to do it, but here she is...
Uncle Nick is back with a new redesign of his blog...
Gianni is watching with untainted eyes...
Democracy Diva cannot be restricted to teams...
Karen recaps with no forced advertising...
Mongie returns for S11...
Mila Hermanovski is back recapping for Lifetime...
Second City Style captures all the best quotes...
And Toyouke is our anchoress.

Thank you recappers! Have a Project Runway recap to share? E-mail the link to Team BPR to join in the fun. See you next week.

BPR Interview with Emily Pollard

The first elimination of the season is always heartbreaking.

Emily Pollard talks to BPR about her experience on the show.

A highlight:

BPR:  If you could go back, is there anything that you would do differently?

EP:  Definitely, I mean, I don't even know how to start with that.  First, I would have chosen to do something less complicated. Maybe stick with one piece.  There is nothing I can do about it now of course, but if I had been able to stay on, I would have considered the time constraint much more carefully.

Also,

BPR:  Have you remained in touch with the season 11 designers?

EP:  Yeah, I mean it's been in dark hallways and Morse Code and everything, because no one was supposed to know that we were on the show together, but yes, it's been fun having these new friends...having the support system.

Also, even though I didn't really get along with Cindy at first, she has become a good friend.  She is so talented, and so generous.   She knows so much about construction and I really appreciate her.  I will never judge again.  She was a lifesaver.  



Click here for the full interview.

Click here to visit Emily's website.

Thank you Emily!

Poll - Episode 1 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: Top Row (l-r): Amanda, Benjamin, Cindy, Daniel, Emily, James, Joseph Aaron, and Kate

Bottom Row (l-r): Layana, Matthew, Michelle, Patricia, Richard, Samantha, Stanley, and Tu

Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.com. 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, Zac Posen. and Christian Siriano.

Click here to tell us who you thought should have won the challenge.

Click here to tell us who you thought should have been out.

Reactions to the Season 11 Premiere

Season 11 kicked off tonight featuring a new format, an old champion, 16 new designers and the absence of Michael Kors. How do you think this will work? It was definitely time to shake up the proceedings but can this team challenge concept sustain itself? What do you think of this crop of designers? Post your reactions to the Season 11 premiere here.

BPR Live Party: S11 Premiere

Greetings Project Runway fans, tonight kicks off yet another season of design and drama. Season 11 delivers the first significant format shake up since its inception as every challenge will be a team challenge. On the judges front, Zac Posen fills in for Michael Kors. With the Road to the Runway special, we have 2.5 hours of Runway tonight! Just cick on the comment tab below to j oin the BPR party.

Look at all of those fresh faces up there, how will we ever figure out who is who?

Tim Gunn Finds Fifth & Pacific

Results In - You Were the Judge for All Stars 2 Finale

Our poll for Project Runway All Stars Season 2 finale is closed. You disagreed with judges and 77% felt that Uli Herzner deserved the win. Click here to see all of the results.

Join us tomorrow for our first Project Runway Season 11 polls.

Tim Gunn and Zac Posen Talk Season 11 on GMA

Tim and Heidi are ready for Season 11!

Christian Siriano is Guest Judge on the Premiere of Project Runway Season 11

"There is No I in Team." 

 Season 11 opens with 16 designers arriving in New York City. They use the Big Apple as an inspiration to create clothes, and soon discover they will be working in teams the entire season. Guest judge: Christian Siriano.

Season 11 Apartments at The Atlas - Sneak Peek

These are three of the apartments where the Project Runway Season 11 designers will be staying during  the competition.  It is always fun to see the designers arrive and settle in.  

Click here to learn more about The Atlas.

Tune in Thursday Night at 9:00!

Anthony Ryan Auld Celebrates His All-Star Win

Auld receives his prize money from Brother!
Photos: Chelsea Brasted, NOLA.com/The Times-Picayune

Josh McKinley watches the finale with Anthony Ryan

Project Runway All-Star Season 2 Champion Anthony Ryan Auld celebrated his victory at a Finale Viewing party in Baton Rouge.

Click here for more from NOLA.com.

Recapalooza!

Casanova wasn't the only one sleeping through the finale:

Eric3000 has the Oprah exclusive...
Is this the end for suzq? We think not...
Gianni will not have it...
Karen has no regrets...
Democracy Diva is a dedicated bitter blogger...
Second City Style never misses...
And Toyouke puts on the finishing touch.

Thank you recappers for making PRAS so fun! See you next week for S11.

BPR Interview with Anthony Ryan Auld

Anthony Ryan wins Project Runway All Stars Season Two!

Anthony Ryan talks to BPR about his All-Star experience.

A highlight:

BPR: Last week we saw the couture challenge where Josh was eliminated. This week we saw him turn down the opportunity to assist you. How much time actually elapsed between these two scenes?

ARA: It was literally five hours. He had five hours of sleep and then everyone was called back to the set. It shows what a great friend he is. He knew that he really wouldn't be able to give his "all." He wanted someone else who would give 100%. That's a true friend. I could see it in his face, but I had to ask him.

Click here for the full interview.

Thank you Ryan!

Tim Gunn Talks about Project Runway Season 11

Why season 11 is Tim's "favorite season ever..."

We’ve already announced that it’s a season of team challenges, and the fans have gone crazy. They hate the whole idea! Everyone is making the assumption that the designers are compromising their own point of view in order to create a collection together. Nothing could be further from the truth. 

They’re put into teams but they’re still creating their own vision and creating their own work independent of the other designers on their team. However, one team’s going to be on the bottom after the judges’ evaluation and one team will be on top. So there’s an incentive to speak forthrightly and positively to any teammate you feel is doing substandard work, as opposed to just being snarky about it behind their back. 

Click here for the full interview from Time.com.

Poll - Finale Project Runway All Stars Seasaon 2 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: top row - Emilo; middle row - Anthony Ryan; bottom row - Uli.

Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.com. 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 Carolyn Murphy, Georgina Chapman, Isaac Mizrahi, Liv Tyler, and Margherita Missoni.

poll by twiigs.com

Backstage at Marchesa Fall 2012

Project Runway All Stars Party: Finale

This is it! We are down to the Final 3 on Project Runway All Stars and tonight a champion gets crowned. Who will it be - Anthony Ryan, Emilio or Uli? Join us in the party room as we watch the big reveal together. Just click on the comments tab and come on in!

Sneak Peek at Tonight's All-Star Finale

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 11

Our polls for Episode 11 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Emilio Sosa deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You agreed with the judges and felt that Joshua deserved the win. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Project Runway All Stars Finale poll.

Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.com

Own a Piece of Project Runway History

The Episode 11 garments are up for auction.

Right now, Anthony Ryan's winning design has the highest price. 

Click here to see all of the auctions and to place your bid.

Extended Sneak Peek of Season 11

Tim Gunn on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" Last Night

There is Still Time...

Anthony Ryan, Emilio, Joshua, Uli

There is still time to vote in our episode 11 poll.

Click here to "be the judge."

Thank you!

Meet Amanda Valentine

Amanda Valentine, 31 - Hometown: Lincoln, NE; Resides in Nashville, TN

Meet Benjamin Mach

Benjamin Mach, 35 - Hometown: Sydney, Australia; Resides in London, England

Meet Cindy Marlatt

Cindy Marlatt, 59 - Hometown: Kent, WA; Resides in Kent, WA

Meet Daniel Esquivel

Daniel Esquivel, 48 - Hometown: Austin, TX; Resides in Austin, TX

Jill Scott Wears a Michael Costello Gown to the Golden Globes

Photo:  Associated Press

Singer/actress Jill Scott arrives at the HBO Golden Globe After Party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday Jan. 13, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Heidi Klum at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP

Dress:  Alexandre Vaultier

Shoes:  Christian Louboutin

Jewelry:  Lorraine Schwartz

Click here for details.

Meet Emily Pollard

Emily Pollard, 24 - Hometown: Richfield, OH; Resides in Falls Church, VA


 

Meet James Martinez

James Martinez, 29 - Hometown: Dallas, TX; Resides in Dallas, TX

Meet Joseph Aaron Segal

Joseph Aaron Segal, 30 - Hometown: Framingham, MA; Resides in Providence, RI

Meet Kate Pankoke

Katelyn Pankoke, 23 - Hometown: Parkland, FL; Resides in Chicago, IL

"Go Big or Go Home" Finale Preview Video

The winning all-star designer is named in the Season 2 finale. Before that, the three remaining players try to complete their collections with help from previously eliminated contestants. 

The guest judges are Liv Tyler and Margherita Missoni.



Tune in Thursday night for the finale!

BPR Interview with Malan Breton

Project Runway season 3 designer, Malan Breton, updates us on his plans for Fashion Week and into the future.  

A highlight:

BPR: Are you living in New York?

MB: As you know I have been traveling between New York and L.A. for the past year.

I have just signed a contract to appear in a film with Taylor Negron. I am playing an attorney, a french attorney. I'll keep you posted on that.

BPR: Malan, can you do a french accent? (because naturally I would love hear it!)

MB: Actually I speak french in the film. 

... And also, I have just been offered another opportunity to star in another film yesterday. I can't say what it is, but you will see, it is one of the biggest franchises in the world. I have been offered the role of a villainous character. Please stay tuned.

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to follow Malan on Twitter.

Thank you Malan!

Recapalooza!

The recapping crew send their own toasts to the PRAS designers:

Eric3000 thought this was the finale...
Gianni gives us reasons for hope and cheer...
Democracy Diva is certain who the winner will be...
Karen thinks it will be someone different...
Second City Style has all the English quotes...
Toyouke wraps it all up.

And you know suzq is always late to the dance.

Thank you recappers - next week is the finale! (Finally)

BPR Interview with Joshua McKinley

Project Runway All Star designer, Joshua McKinley, talks about his experience on the show.

A highlight:  

BPR: What was the best thing about the trip to Paris? 

 JM: The opportunity to see the Valentino Couture show. I mean I can't even describe it. I am just a boy from Ohio and I never even dreamed that I would have this opportunity. I will never forget it. 

BPR: Did you spend all of your 3000 euros on fabric? 

 JM: It was an extremely generous budget. That's $3800 American dollars. I mean we had a ton of money to spend. I was a little under because my fabric was not one of the luxurious "Oh my God I have to touch the fabric right now" fabrics. 

 BPR: Knowing what you do now, if you could go back to Paris, would you choose something different? Would you do anything different at all? 

 JM: I would not change a thing. Not at all. I stand by my vision. The vision was solid. It was so on point. Sometimes the garment is about the narrative. I also welcomed the opportunity to re-make the dress as a "ready-to-wear" option.

Click here for the full interview.

Click here for Josh's website.

Thank you Josh!

Poll - Episode 11 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: (l-r) Anthony Ryan, Emilio, Joshua, Uli
Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.com. 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 Carolyn Murphy, Georgina Chapman, Isaac Mizrahi, and Cynthia Rowley.

Click here to tell us who should have won.
Click here to tell us who should have been out.

Meet Layana Aguilar

Layana Aguilar, 28 - Hometown: Valadares, Brazil; Resides in New York, NY

Meet Mat Arthur

Mat Arthur, 30 - Hometown: Hammond, LA; Resides in New Orleans, LA

 

Meet Michelle Franklin

Michelle Lesniak Franklin, 34 - Hometown: Portland, OR; Resides in Portland, OR

Meet Patricia Michaels

Patricia Michaels, 46 - Hometown: Taos, NM; Resides in Taos, NM

Suede Launches Fabric and Pattern Lines Feb 2nd in Kent, Ohio

Project Runway All-Star designer, Suede, is launching his "SUEDEsays" line of fabric and patterns with a fashion show at Kent State University on February 2nd.

He will also be appearing at a local JoAnn Fabrics store on February 1st.

Of course we would love a field reporter!

Meet Richard Hallmarq

Richard Hallmarq, 40 - Hometown: Sacramento, CA; Resides in Sacramento, CA

Meet Samantha Black

Samantha Black, 28 - Hometown: Bronx, NY/ Fairfield, CT; Resides in Brooklyn, NY

Meet Stanley Hudson

Stanley Hudson, 45- Hometown: Pomona, CA; Resides in West Hollywood, CA

Meet Tu Nakchat

Tu Nakchat, 26 - Hometown: Chacheangsao, Thailand; Resides in Springfield, VA

Project Runway All Stars Party: Episode 11

It what will surely be the most rushed episode of Project Runway All Stars in history, tonight we fly to France, visit the Eiffel Tower, visit the Valentino showroom, fly back to NYC, create a couture gown, walk the gowns on the runway, have a judging session and determine who the final 3 will be. In just 60 minutes. Are you ready? Go!

Party people please, please, please join us and lessen the pain. Pretty please? Click the comment tab below for immediate administration of the proper medication.

Project Runway Season 11 Designers!

The Project Runway Season 11 designers are: 

Amanda Valentine, 31 - Hometown: Lincoln, NE; Resides in Nashville, TN 
Benjamin Mach, 35 - Hometown: Sydney, Australia; Resides in London, England 
Cindy Marlatt, 59 - Hometown: Kent, WA; Resides in Kent, WA 
Daniel Esquivel, 48 - Hometown: Austin, TX; Resides in Austin, TX 
Emily Pollard, 24 - Hometown: Richfield, OH; Resides in Falls Church, VA 
James Martinez, 29 - Hometown: Dallas, TX; Resides in Dallas, TX 
Joseph Aaron Segal, 30 - Hometown: Framingham, MA; Resides in Providence, RI 
Katelyn Pankoke, 23 - Hometown: Parkland, FL; Resides in Chicago, IL 
Layana Aguilar, 28 - Hometown: Valadares, Brazil; Resides in New York, NY 
Mat Arthur, 30 - Hometown: Hammond, LA; Resides in New Orleans, LA 
Michelle Lesniak Franklin, 34 - Hometown: Portland, OR; Resides in Portland, OR 
Patricia Michaels, 46 - Hometown: Taos, NM; Resides in Taos, NM 
Richard Hallmarq, 40 - Hometown: Sacramento, CA; Resides in Sacramento, CA 
Samantha Black, 28 - Hometown: Bronx, NY/ Fairfield, CT; Resides in Brooklyn, NY 
Stanley Hudson, 45- Hometown: Pomona, CA; Resides in West Hollywood, CA 
Tu Nakchat, 26 - Hometown: Chacheangsao, Thailand; Resides in Springfield, VA

Meet The Project Runway Season 11 Designers

Click here to meet the new cast!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 10

Our polls for Episode 10 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Uli Herzner deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also disagreed with the judges and felt that Anthony Ryan should have been out. Click here to see the results.

 Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 11 poll.

Red Carpet Style Tips from TIm Gunn

Tim Gunn "Style Tips"

NIKOLAKI Fashion Photoshoot

Photo:  Jerry Lee Ingram

Nick Verreos's designs were given the star treatment by photographer Jerry Lee Ingram - first in Florence Italy and then in Illinois. 

Read more here.

Episode 11, "Couture de France" Preview Video

The designers head to Paris and visit the Eiffel Tower and Valentino fashion showrooms. 
Later, they return to New York City and create couture gowns. Guest judges include Cynthia Rowley.

 

Thursday night on Lifetime!

Recapalooza!

Everyone gets a pony in looza land:

Gianni is brought to you this week by AR Lifetime...
Eric3000 is great even when he doesn't think so...
Democracy Diva rips into Isaac...
Karen thinks Uli has it in the bag...
Second City Style is ok with the result...
And Toyouke sees through all the nonsense.

Update: Suzq is better late than never...

Thank you recappers! Next week we jet off to Paris. See you there!

Poll - Episode 10 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: (l-r) Anthony Ryan, Emilio, Joshua, Uli
Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.com. 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 Carolyn Murphy, Georgina Chapman, Isaac Mizrahi, Katie Holmes and Carmen Marc Valvo.

Click here to tell us who should have won.

And even though there wasn't an elimination this week, come on, you know that you have an opinion. Click here to tell us who should have been out.

Project Runway All Stars Party: Episode 10

Fresh off her split from Tom Cruise last July, Katie Holmes makes her long-awaited appearance tonight as a guest judge on Project Runway All Stars. In "It's All Stars and Stripes", the designers will be creating special event looks for female veterans.

Team BPR and the party crew are on hand to snark our way through this one. Just click on the comment tab below to join the party!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 9

Our polls for Episode 9 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Uli Herzner deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also disagreed with the judges and felt that Joshua should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 10 poll.

Tim Gunn Returns to "Baileywick" Role in "Sofia the First"

"Sofia the First" returns to Disney Junior as an animated series on Friday, January 11th.

Tim Gunn returns to the role of "Baileywick," who not only helps Sofia dress like a royal, but also guides her on developing manners, grace and an independent spirit. 

The message of "Sofia the First" is a good one, Gunn says: Looking the part only gets you halfway there and then you have to act like a leader and be nice to people at the same time. 

"If I had a child, I would want my child watching this for the lesson in moral character." 

It might be harder for kids — or the parents watching with them — to glean any real-life style tips.

"I'm dealing with royalty here," says Gunn. "They can make their own fashion rules."

Click here for more information.

Own a Piece of Project Runway History

Episode 9 auctions are underway.  

Right now, Uli's design has the highest price.  

Click here to place your bid.