BPR Interview with Kate Pankoke

Project Runway Season 12 designer, Kate Pankoke talks about her experience on the show.

A highlight:

BPR: We are pretty much in the dark about the model selection process.  Can you enlighten us?

 KP: That is a really good question... There are some really shady things going on this season... As you know, this season the runway is supposed to be an anonymous runway...so randomly, the producers would say, "You have this model now." Sometimes we got to choose new models, sometimes we didn't, and obviously once you are accustomed to a model and you know her measurements, you really don't want to switch. 

 BPR: Was the winner able to choose a new model? I would think that the winner would always choose Ya.

 KP: Actually, Helen's model, Molly is tied with Ya for wins! 

 BPR: Knowing now that Helen has won so many challenges, do you regret giving her the win in the Coney Island challenge? 

 KP: Not at all... and I don't think of it as me "giving the win" to Helen. I did it because I knew what she was going through. She is such a talented designer, she is a great person, and she worked just as hard as I did. Also, she really needed a pick-me-up from the previous challenge. 

 So, I had two choices. I could recommend her for the win, and give her a boost, or I could nominate myself - giving me two wins in a row and assuring that everyone would hate me. 

 I was happy to recommend Helen for the win. She deserved it. She is amazing.

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to see Kate's Fashion Week collection.

Kate's Favorite Look

Click here to visit's Kate's website.

Thank you Kate!

Own a Piece of Project Runway History

Jeremy Brandrick's Finale Collection garments are available for your bids.

Right now, this garment has the highest price.

Click here to see all of the auction items.

Chris March Celebrates Halloween Wig Line for Target

Photo:  Getty Images

Kristin Chenoweth and other celebrities partied with Project Runway season 4 designer, Chris March, on September 26th.

The Halloween party marked the launch of March's fabulous "Big Fun Wig Collection," now available at Target.

Click here to shop.  

Click here for the full story from The Wall Street Journal.

More photos here.

Recapalooza!

The recappers react to all of the double trouble:

Uncle Nick has a letdown...
Eric3000 has a mystery to crack...
Suzq is trying to avert a shutdown...
Gianni calls up a different next generation...
Mila knows the fabric choices...
Shannon is still in shock...
Althea calls an easy win for Dom...
Joshua has no patience for whining...
Second City Style misses their hometown girl...
Mongie saw the edit coming...
And Toyouke reports from the Scrap Bin.

Thank you recappers, see you next week!

Episode 12, "Butterfly Effect" Preview Video

The designers are on pins and needles when they're affected by a previous double elimination. 

In a fashion test, they must take a risk and spin out an avant-garde look. 

Actress Emmy Rossum is the guest judge.

Complete Tim's sentence, "For the first time in Project Runway history..."

OH, HOW WILL IT END????!!!!!

Please leave your predictions in the comments - thank you!

Watch Episode 11, "The Next Generation," Online

Click here to watch the full episode online.

Poll - Episode 11 - Your Turn to be the Judge

 (l-r): Alexander, Alexandria, Bradon, Dom, Helen, Justin, and Kate

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 Peter Som.
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 Episode 11

Did you see that one coming? With only three episodes remaining before the finale, Project Runway narrowed the field with a surprise elimination. What did you think of the challenge and the results? Post your reactions to Episode 11 here.

BPR Live Party: Episode 11

I have no idea what Heidi and Tim are doing up there with those hand gestures but I suspect we are about to find out as we settle in for another episode of Project Runway. It's getting to be crunch time as we get closer to the finale as the final seven designers fight for one of the spots at Lincoln Center. Team BPR is here again to watch what happens. Join us in the comment section as we snark our way through "Next Generation".

Malan Breton at "Celebrate Taiwan" Sept. 28

Taiwan and the Smithsonian Museum Present Malan Breton Spring 2014 Collection NYC, NY.

Taiwan Tourism Bureau in New York partners with the Smithsonian Museum promoting Taiwan culture with "Celebrate Taiwan at Grand Central Terminal" this Saturday September 28 from 11 - 2 PM.

Taiwan celebrity fashion designer Malan Breton has been invited to show his fashions as a part of the festivities. The Malan Breton Collection will be shown at 1 PM.

The Malan Breton collection is inspired by a meeting of delicacy and strength; yin and yang. 

"The strong Savile Row silhouettes of the 1960's British pops invasion meets the decadent romance of Won Kar Wei's film, In the Mood for Love," explains Malan. 

 The silhouettes are enhanced by opalescent fabrics, old world corsetry, rich brocades, organza, mylar, cashmere, embroideries, and mother of pearl that give these collections a touch of glamour, romance, luxury, and strength.

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 10

 Our polls for Episode 10 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Justin Leblanc deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You agreed with the judges and felt that Ken should have been the out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 11 poll.

Win an Autographed Copy of TIm Gunn's Fashion Bible

Tim provided two autographed copies of the paperback version of his book for BPR.  

Thanks Tim!  

Project Runway hosts, Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum just won the Emmy Award for "Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program."

Although Project Runway has been nominated 30 times, the show has only won one additional Emmy Award.

What was the award, what was the year, and what was the season?

Send your answers (all three must be correct) to Team BPR.

(Do not leave your answer in the comments...)

Thank you!

Update - we have our winners - thank you!

Picture Editing, 2009, Season 5

There is Still Time

Did you agree with the judges this week?

There is still time to vote in our episode 10 poll.

Click here.

Project Runway Designs for Sale on etsy

Anthony Ryan's design from The All-Stars Season 2 Finale

FashionFan22 has several original Project Runway designs available in his etsy shop.  These designs were purchased at auction.  The dress above is $165.00.

Garments from Uli Herzner, Anthony Ryan Auld, Benjamin Mach and Patricia Michaels are for sale.

Click here to see all five designs now available.

Meet Nick Verreos at Macy's Herald Square Thursday Night at 6pm

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Nick Verreos will host an evening with Latina Superstar, Thalia, at Macy's in Herald Square NYC.

The first 250 fans will get to meet this superstar singer, actress and author! 

Plus, with any $25 or more women's purchase during the event, score a copy of Thalia's latest album Habítame Siempre and DVD Habítame Siempre - Edición Especial!

Click here for more information.

A New Interview with Justin LeBlanc

Photo:  Lifetime

Project Runway Season 12 designer, Justin LeBlanc, talks about fashion, deafness and the "Tim Gunn Save."

A highlight:

Q:  First impressions are key on Project Runway. What was the most important thing you wanted to communicate about yourself, either personally or professionally, through your designs? 

JL: The biggest thing that I want to communicate through the show is that I don’t perceive my deafness as a burden, but as an opportunity to show people that there are ways to make things work. It’s just a matter of thinking outside of the box and addressing unique situations differently. With regard to my designs, I wanted to convey my love of simplicity, my architectural sense for structure, and my insistence on quality. 
 
Click here for the full interview from Policymic.com.

Nick Verreos Dishes on Emmy Fashions Tonight on TVGuide Network

Click here to learn more about tonight's "Fashion Wrap."

Episode 11, "Next Generation" Preview Video

Episode Synopsis: Young, innovative folks inspire the designers. Guest judge: Peter Som

Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn on the Red Carpet

Photo:  Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP

Heidi wore a Versace gown to the awards presentation tonight.



Tim and Heidi presented the award for "Outstanding Choreography" to Derek Hough.

Recapalooza!

Hamming it up in looza land:

Suzq goes on a little rant...
Uncle Nick goes Mommie Dearest...
Eric3000 has a super hero challenge...
Gianni brings a chest razor...
Dedmocracy Diva likes to iron her jorts...
Mila wants to hear from the superfans...
Shannon loves giving stuff away...
Joshua McKinley does Beauty and the Beast...
Althea Harper sees a drama queen...
Second City Style keeps the quotes rolling...
And Toyouke knows the score.

Miranda Levy Launches Kickstarter Project

Project Runway Season 12 designer, Miranda Levy, has launched a Kickstarter Campaign to fund her newest 15-piece collection.



Click here for more information.

Good luck Miranda!

Tim Gunn in "How I Met Your Mother" Oct. 7

Tim Gunn will be featured as "himself" in episode 4, "The Broken Code" of season 9.  

He also appeared in the "Girls vs. Suits" episode in 2010.

"Project Runway SuperFan" Now Online

Click here to watch.

BPR Interview with Karen Batts

Project Runway Season 12 designer, Karen Batts, talks about her experience on the show.

A highlight:

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

KB: I would be more strategic in how I played the game. I went on the show just designing things that I like and choosing models that I would use. If I could go back, I would have deliberately presented looks that the judges would have liked and I would have chosen a model with more of a runway look.

BPR: You know, we are sort of in the dark about the model selection process. You were able to select your models?   We never see that.

 KB: At first, we were given a model and afterward, we did the whole model pick with the button bag. There was a lot of drama when Alexandria stole Ya from Bradon. Then Alexandria won. That was very smart of her. If my name was called before hers, I would have chosen Ya as well. She is a great model.

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to visit her website.

Thank you Karen!

Poll - Episode 10 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Top (l-r): Alexander, Alexandria, Bradon, and Dom
Bottom (l-r): Helen, Justin, Kate, and Ken

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, Zac Posen, Zanna Roberts Rassi, and Erin Fetherston.

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 Episode 10

It was a night of fireworks at the Refinery Hotel as some off stage antics tried to eclipse the drama on the runway. What did you think of tonight's episode and the results? Post your reactions to Episode 10 here.

BPR Live Party: Episode 10

Drama lovers should be well fed this evening on Project Runway as designer Ken Laurence has his moment in the sun. But for the rest of us, the focus will be on design and we always get a little worried on these "real women" challenges. We get to meet some fellow Project Runway superfans who will receive makeovers, and these designers better treat them well! The BPR party crew is here and ready to watch it all go down. Simply click on the comment tab to join the party!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 9

Our polls for Episode 9 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Dom Streater deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Ken should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 10 poll.

There is Still Time to Vote in our Episode 9 Poll

Did you agree with the judges last week?

Click here to vote.

Own a Piece of Project Runway History

The episode 9 auctions are underway.

Right now Helen's look has the highest bid.

Click here to see all of the auctions.

Guest Judges This Week are Erin Fetherston and Zanna Roberts Rassi

Chris March Halloween Wigs - Now Available at Target!

 Project Runway Season 4 designer, Chris March, has designed a collection of wigs for Target.

 Created from foam, the eight designs are lightweight and priced from $15 - $20.

Click here to learn more about Chris and the designs.

Click here to shop.

BPR at Leanne Marshall S/S 2014 Fashion Show

All photos - Laura Kluvo for BPR

Project Runway Season 5 winner, Leanne Marshall, presented her Spring 2014 Collection on September 7th at the Helen Mills Event Space.

Leanne's Collection was lovely, featuring bright hot pink silk with touches of lavender, a black and white toile and of course, bridal whites.

Her signature "petals and waves" were evident in many of the designs, looking fresh and modern.  

Her models were especially lovely in a bright pink lipstick custom blended by Aveda - a sponsor of the show.

Leanne was inspired by "My Fair Lady" and created a modern ladylike collection as effortless as a spring breeze.

Right now, Leanne's collection is created completely by hand in her studio.

In the near future she has plans to release a diffusion brand, "LM" which will feature organic fabrics and a lower price point.  

It was fun to see so many Project Runway alums at the show.

Peach Carr and April Johnston

Christopher Straub, Michael Costello, Viktor Luna, Jesus and Antonio Estrada

We had a wonderful time!

Click here for more photos.

Heidi Klum for New Balance

Heidi Klum presents her favorites from the Fall 2013 HKNB Collection for New Balance.

No evidence of Helen's winning design yet...

Click here to shop.

Click here for a new interview with Heidi from Celebrity Baby Scoop.

Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn Win The Emmy Award!

UPDATE:  Tim and Heidi will also be presenting at Sunday night's show!  

Photo:  Scott Kirkland/Invision for Academy of Television Arts & Sciences/AP Images

Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn have won the Emmy Award for "Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program!"

Congratulations to the excellent hosts of our favorite show!

Click here for a full list of the winners and for more information.

Episode 10, "Project Runway SuperFan" Preview Video

The designers are inspired by the show's biggest fans, who receive makeovers and garments crafted specifically for them. Designer Erin Fetherston is the guest judge.

Recapalooza!

The recappers are always on Swatch's side:

Uncle Nick sees Virgin Atlantic flight attendant...
Suzq gives you two for the price of one...
Gianni's mind boggles...
Democracy Diva likes to brunch...
Mila bristles just a bit...
Alrthea knows the difficulty of the challenge...
Shannon is not crazy about the plaid...
Mongie sees hairy eyeballs...
Second City Style has all the quotes...
And Toyouke looks forward to next week's drama.

ETA: Eric3000 is now in...

Thank you recappers, see you again next week!

Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum - Creative Arts Emmy Presenters

Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum are not only nominated for the "Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competitive Reality Competition Program," Award, but they will also be presenting trophies at tomorrow's "Creative Arts" Emmy Presentation.

The Primetime Creative Arts Emmys will be held on Sunday, September 15th at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. A two-hour, edited presentation will air Saturday, September 21st at 9:00 PM (ET/PT) on FXX.

Click here for more information.

Tim Gunn on Chelsea Lately

Episode 9, "Let's Do Brunch" Now Online

Click here to watch the full episode online.

BPR Interview with Jeremy Brandrick

Project Runway Season 12 designer, Jeremy Brandrick, talks about his experience on the show.

A highlight:

BPR: Which was your "alternative materials" piece, and what did you use to make it? 

JB: It was the penultimate piece. I used abalone in the bodice and the skirt was shower curtains. One was darker blue and then a clear one over. I was going for sort of a moonlit liquid look...

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to see Jeremy's Finale Collection.

Click here to visit his website.

Thank you Jeremy!

Poll - Episode 9 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: (top, l-r) Alexander, Alexandria, and Bradon
(middle, l-r) Dom, Helen, and Jeremy
(bottom, l-r) Justin, Kate, and Ken

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, Stacy Keibler, and John Thomas.

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.