Meet Diane von Furstenberg in South Florida Dec. 2

 

I just finished reading, "The Woman I Wanted to Be' and found it very frank and inspiring.

I am also enjoying the "House of DVF" reality show.

In this new interview with SouthFlorida.com, Diane states, Project Runway is the "best... because of Tim Gunn."

And this is different from say, your work on "Project Runway" and "Project Runway All Stars."
Of all the shows, "Project Runway" was the best one, because it really was informative.
Why?
Because of Tim Gunn. Tim Gunn is a real teacher. It wasn't exploitative.
- See more at: http://www.southflorida.com/theater-and-arts/sf-diane-von-furstenberg-books-books-miami-20141126,0,2374188.story#sthash.4Urg82ZC.dpuf

And this is different from say, your work on "Project Runway" and "Project Runway All Stars."
Of all the shows, "Project Runway" was the best one, because it really was informative.
Why?
Because of Tim Gunn. Tim Gunn is a real teacher. It wasn't exploitative.
- See more at: http://www.southflorida.com/theater-and-arts/sf-diane-von-furstenberg-books-books-miami-20141126,0,2374188.story#sthash.4Urg82ZC.dpuf

And this is different from say, your work on "Project Runway" and "Project Runway All Stars."
Of all the shows, "Project Runway" was the best one, because it really was informative.
Why?
Because of Tim Gunn. Tim Gunn is a real teacher. It wasn't exploitative.
- See more at: http://www.southflorida.com/theater-and-arts/sf-diane-von-furstenberg-books-books-miami-20141126,0,2374188.story#sthash.4Urg82ZC.dpuf

Click here for the full interview and details about her book signing.

BPR Interview with Kate Pankoke

Project Runway Season 4 All-Star designer, Kate Pankoke, talks about her experience on the show.

A highlight:

BPR: Which was your favorite challenge? 

KP: Definitely the Wicked challenge. I had never seen Wicked and Helen and I were like holding hands and crying the whole time. 

 BPR: You got to see the show? I don't think we knew that. 

KP: Yes, we all went to see the show. We worked all day and then we went to the show that night. Afterward, we went backstage and we were able to see the costumes close up. I even got to touch the tiara. I was dying. 

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to visit Elaya Vaughn.

Thank you Kate!

Episode 5, "Designing for the Duchess" Preview Video

Episode Synopsis: The designers meet British royalty in London as inspiration to create winter fashions. Guest judge: Debra Messing. 

  There is no new episode this week, but we are looking forward to "Designing for the Duchess" on December 4!

Recapalooza!

The recappers bring the bling for Episode 4:

Sam Donovan loves fake tears...
Gianni visits the chia pet hair salon...
Mondo heads for the pearly gates...
Anthony Ryan wants to go to Helen's planet...
Seth Aaron is feeling snarky...
Shannon does not agree...
Second City Style has all the quotes...
And Toyouke brings it home.

Thank you recappers, you may now have a week off. Happy Thanskgiving!

Poll - Episode 4 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: 1). Benjamin, 2). Dmitry, 3). Fabio, 4). Gunnar, 5). Helen, 6). Jay, 

7). Justin, 8). Kate, 9). Michelle, 10). Samantha, and 11). Sonjia

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 Alyssa Milano, Isaac Mizrahi, Nina Garcia Danielle Bernstein, and Seth Aaron Henderson.

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 PRAS Episode 4

Lots of water under the bridge came out tonight on Project Runway All Stars. What did you think of the challenge and the results? Post your reactions to Episode 4 here.

BPR Party: PRAS Episode 4

Look at all of our All Star designers lined up like good soldiers preparing for a fashion battle. So much is said by their personal style. This week we get a little Nina Garcia and another confusing challenge as the designers are supposed to make a party dress based on a personal journey of love. Giga-wha!? Anyways, the BPR party crew is here to have fun regardless. Click the comment tab and join the fun. 

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 3

Our polls for Episode 3 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Sonjia Williams deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with judges and thought that Helen should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 4 poll.

BPR Interview with Chris March

Joey Arias as Joan Crawford and Chris March as Christina Crawford in "Christmas with the Crawfords."

Project Runway All-Star designer and BPR fan favorite, Chris March, talks about his experience on the show and about "Christmas with the Crawfords."

A highlight:

BPR: Is there anything that happened in the challenge that you wish we could have seen? 

CM: Well, yes definitely. One of the things that they cut out of the episode was that part of the challenge was that whichever word you had, "good" or "wicked," you had to incorporate 20% of the other side into their design. So, my "Wicked" design had to have 20% "Good." 

BPR: What?!?!? 

 CM: Yes, if you look at each of the looks, you will see a little something opposite. I did not choose to use the pink tulle because I thought it would reinforce the "Wicked-ness" of my design.  I was just trying to follow the constraints of the challenge. 

It was evident that after the decisions were made about the winning and losing designs, the editing completely removed this requirement. At least I feel good that Betsey Johnson really defended my look on the runway. 

BPR: Actually that makes total sense - I was wondering why Helen put those branches on the shoulders and why so many of the "Good" designs were styled as if they were "Evil." I wish the viewers could have known this! 

Click here for the full interview.

Click here for more information about Christmas with the Crawfords.

Click here to shop Chris March's Big Fun at Target - Holiday Collection!

Click here to visit Chris's website. 

Thank you Chris!

Episode 4, "Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve" Preview Video

Episode Synopsis: The all-star designers spin out flashy party dresses inspired by their personal relationships. Guest Judge: Nina Garcia.

Recapalooza!

The looza returns after a minor hiatus:

Gianni advises to avoid the big hair...
Mondo rates from oops to yaaaas!...
Anthony Ryan clicks his heels...
Seth Aaron is super Kool...
Shannon had a different winner...
Second City Style has never seen Wicked...
And Toyouke calls it as she sees it.

Thank you All Star recappers!

Poll - Episode 3 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos (Top, l-r): Benjamin, Chris, Dmitry, Fabio, Gunnar, and Helen

(Bottom, l-r): Jay, Justin, Kate, Michelle, Samantha, and Sonjia

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 Alyssa Milano, Isaac Mizrahi, Betsey Johnson, and Ariel Winter.

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 PRAS Episode 3

Say it ain't so! One of the big fan favorites went down tonight on All Stars. Post your reactions to Episode 4 here.

PRAS 4 Party: Episode 3

Hey there All Stars! It's time for another viewing party here on BPR as Alyssa rules over her kingdom in Episode 3. All are welcome to snark away at this thing. Click the comment tab to join the fun!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 2

Our polls for Episode 2 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Justin LeBlanc deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also concurred with the judges and thought that Alexandria should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 3 poll.

A New Interview with Char Glover

Project Runway Season 13 finalist, Charketa Glover, talks to Detroit's MetroTimes about her experience on the show.

She is also preparing for "The Walk" fashion show at The Garden Theater on November 22nd.

Click here for the full interview.

Episode 3, "Something Wicked This Way Comes," Preview Video

The designers have access to Broadway's "Wicked" to fashion couture-inspired styles. Guest judges: Ariel Winter ("Modern Family") and Betsey Johnson.

Project Runway Stars Join Mondo Guerra at ArtDenver November 14th

 

What a treat for Project Runway fans!  Michael Costello,  Justin LeBlanc and Mondo Guerra will present their latest collections on Friday, November 14.  

Of course, we would love a field report!

ArtDenver, an all-new indoor fine arts experience featuring national fine artists, Colorado makers, art installations, interior design and fashion, has an impressive line up of Project Runway designers presenting their designs at the Opening Night Party & Fashion Show on Friday, November 14 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

Designers include Michael Costello, headlining designer; Mondo Guerra, featured designer and creative consultant; and Justin LeBlanc and Geoffrey Mac as featured designers.

Produced by the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, ArtDenver includes a juried art show with 135 exhibiting visual artists from all over the country, in 13 media categories, including ceramics, mixed media, digital art, photography, metal works and drawing. For a complete list of artists, visit https://www.cherryarts.org/art-denver/visual-artists.

For ticketing information and to purchase tickets to the Opening Night Fashion Show Party, please visit https://www.cherryarts.org/art-denver/TICKETS. Consider joining Facebook, Twitter(@cherryarts) and Instagram (@cherryarts) to engage with ArtDenver and receive up-to-date information. Start the conversation using the hashtag #ArtDenver.

BPR Interview with Alexandria von Bromssen

Camp Couture dolls representing Alexandria and Patricia. 

 Project Runway Season 4 All-Star, Alexandria von Bromssen, talks about her experience on the show.

A highlight:

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

AB:  Yes, I would have agreed to do the show a little sooner.  The producers called many times to ask me to do the show.  Even when I was in Paris, they called me every day.  I was visiting one of my students in Paris - she is on a three-year scholarship studying fashion in Paris.  She asked me if I would wear her scarf on the show and honestly that was the tipping point.  I finally agreed to do the show, and you can see her scarf in the opening montage.


I wanted to design with fabrics, not with plastic and metal and these unconventional materials.  This just wasn't for me.  


BPR:  Who is your best friend from the cast?


AB:  I tried to befriend everyone, but definitely Gunnar is the one I loved the most from the cast.


BPR:  After your elimination, as you waited out the remainder of the filming, how did you spend your time?  


AB:  I sewed.  I walked home after my elimination and immediately began work on my collection.  I set up a full studio in my apartment.  I created a men's collection, a women's collection and an accessory collection.  I made handbags, I made it all.

Click here to read the entire interview.

Click here to visit Alexandria's website.

Thank you Alexandria!

Poll - Episode 2 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: 1). Alexandria 2). Benjamin 3). Chris 4). Dmitry 5).Fabio 6). Helen

7). Gunnar 8). Jay 9). Justin 10). Kate 11). Michelle 12). Samantha 13). Sonjia

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 Alyssa Milano, Georgina Chapman, Isaac Mizrahi, Nichole "Snooki" Polizzi, Jenni "JWOWW" Farley, and Elie Tahari.

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 PRAS4 Episode 2

The All Star designers were asked to go  unconventional for tonight's challenge as a favorite gets eliminated. What did you think of the challenge and results? Post your reactions to Episode 2 here. 

BPR PRAS4 Party: Episode 2

Howdy PRAS fans! It's off to the construction site for an unconventional challenge with the Season 4 designers, Snooki and JWoww. Grab your wheelbarrow and load up your your best snark as we watch along together. Click the comment tab to join the party!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 1

Our polls for Episode 1 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Fabio Costa deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with judges' choice and felt that Kate 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

Amanda Valentine Jewelry Now Available

Project Runway Season 13 finalist Amanda Valentine and Mclaine Richardson of Margaret Ellis Jewelry announce the exclusive launch of their collaborative capsule jewelry collection – Amanda Valentine by Margaret Ellis Jewelry. 

The Nashville-based designers collaborated to design pieces for Valentineʼs Spring 2015 collection. The “Roman Holiday” collection debuted last month at Lincoln Center in New York City during the invitation-only Project Runway finale runway show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and aired on Lifetime Television Networkʼs popular reality show season finale on October 23. 

The limited edition collection is now available for purchase through both of the designerʼs websites and in the Margaret Ellis Studio at Cummins Station. The six-piece Roman Holiday collection consists of an ear cuff, a domed cuff, a collar in two widths, a hand chain with Amanda's signature eye and a large statement necklace; all handcrafted in bronze and sterling silver with several finish options. 

The full collection, priced from $95 to $1,150, is available to order on AmandaValentine.com and MargaretEllisJewelry.com. Each piece will be made-to-order in Margaret Ellis Jewelryʼs Nashville studio using traditional metalsmith techniques with a limited number available prior to the holidays.

Episode 2, "The Art of Construction" Preview Video

A construction site inspires the designers to create feminine styles from masculine materials. 
Guest judges are Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Jenni "JWoww" Farley.

Recapalooza!

In the blogger's world, Project Runway never ends:

Sam Donovan kicks it off...
Gianni takes a dip into the PRAS pool...
He also gives a reunion rundown too...
Mondo leads the celebrity recap parade...
Anthony Ryan plays Cesar Flickerman...
Shannon is in early...
Second City Style has a rooting interest...
And Toyouke is a seasoned veteran.

Thank you recappers! You make this show so much more fun.