Episode Five, "Gunn and Heid" Preview Video

"The designers battle for their fabric via a paintball competition, then they try to create a six-piece collection. The guest judges are Kelly Osbourne and Lisa Perry."

Recapalooza!

The recappers were as shocked as you were:

Suzq starts a tsunami...
Uncle Nick gets a boo-boo...
Gianni wakes from a dream...
Mila gets her 45 minutes...
Sam knows who the players are...
Democracy Diva calls it the Trumpification of PR...
Shannon is confused...
Althea and Alexander check in from Lifetime...
Second City Style likes simple and straightforward...
And Toyouke is outraged.

Thank you recappers! We are just getting started.

BPR Interview with Gabrielle Arruda

Project Runway Season 14 designer, Gabrielle Arruda, talks about her experience on the show.

A highlight:

BPR:  I have a reader question from Mark:  Do you think someone can be a good designer without having good construction skills?

GA:  Project Runway is not the best showplace for construction skills.  In a normal time frame I think I am able to execute very well.  

You do need a very broad knowledge, a very in-depth knowledge of sewing in order to design, so that you know how to execute an idea.   You need to know which fabrics will work for which designs.  You need to know whether a seam will work, or a closure will rip out.  So sewing is integral to designing, but you don't need to be the greatest sewer.  Then you would be a seamstress and not a designer, but they do go hand in hand. 

BPR:  I have a reader question from Caren:  What was the hardest thing about being on the show?  Do you feel that you were prepared?

GA:  I don't know if you can prepare for Project Runway.  There is so much more that the viewers don't see.  I got stuck in my head a little bit.  It's hard to maintain that strong mental...armor.  I'm a perfectionist and I want to everything "right."  This is impossible on Project Runway. 

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to visit her website.

Thank you, Gabrielle!

FashioNXT Portland Oct. 7-10 Features Project Runway Champions

 

Attention Project Runway fans, here is the opportunity to attend runway shows from Michelle Lesniak, Mondo Guerra, Viktor Luna, Seth Aaron Henderson and more!

Mark your calendars for FashioNXT, October 7-10, 2015.  

Click here for more information.

Poll - Episode 4 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: 1). Amanda 2). Ashley 3). Blake 4). Candice 5). Edmond 6).Gabrielle

7). Jake 8). Joseph Charles 9). Kelly 10). Laurie 11). Lindsey 12). Merline 13).Swapnil
Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.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 Kiernan Shipka.

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 4

What did you think of tonight's challenge and results? Post your reactions to Episode 4 here.

BPR Party: Episode 4

And we are back! It's Episode 4, "Fashion Flip" and the BPR party crew is ready to roll. Tonight we get our first trip to Mood this season with the promise of a Swatch sighting. Everyone knows he is the true star of Project Runway. All are welcome, just the click the comment tab to join the fun!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 3

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

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 4 poll.

Episode Four, "Fashion Flip" Preview Video

The designers visit Mood and put a modern twist on a classic design. 
Actress Kiernan Shipka appears as a guest judge.

Recapalooza!

The recappers jump on board:

Suzq swims with the fishes...
Uncle Nick sails to Greece...
Gianni is embarrassed...
Mila is cruisin for a bruisin...
Democracy Diva has her own Top 3...
Shannon takes a vacay...
Althea has a poor track record...
Alexander sees the perfect team...
Second City Style has all the quotes...
And Toyouke has plenty of sighs.

Thank you recapers - see you next week!

BPR Interview with Hanmiao Yang

Project Runway Season 14 designer, Hanmiao Yang talks about her experience on the show.

A highlight:


BPR:  Did you watch the episode last night?

HY:  I didn't because I don't have cable at home, but I do follow social media, so I know what happens.

BPR:  Team challenges are always tricky.  If you could have chosen a designer to work with, who would it have been?

HY: Merline.  Definitely.

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

HY:  I would have talked more.  I think the problem was a lack of communication.  We should have made more compromises.

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to visit her website.

Thank you Hanmiao!

Poll - Episode 3 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos (l-r):Amanda/Gabrielle, Ashley/Candice, Blake/Kelly, Edmond/Hanmaio, Jake/Lindsey, Joseph Charles/Merline, and Laurie/Swapnil

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 Tracee Ellis Ross.

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 3

The S14 designers faced their first team challenge with a cruise inspired theme. As usual, drama ensued. Post your reactions to Episode 3 here.

BPR Party: Episode 3

Ahoy mateys! The BPR party crew is about to set sail on another new episode of Project Runway. Simply click on the comment tab to join the party.

Climb aboard, we're expecting you!

Results In - You Were the Judge for Episode 2

Our polls for Episode 2 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Edmond Newton deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with judges' choice and felt that Joseph Charles 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

Episode 3, "Shut Up and Sew," Preview Video

Global travel destinations and exotic locations inspire the designers to create looks tailored for a day-to-night transition. Tracee Ellis Ross is the guest judge.

Recapalooza!

The recappers have always been unconventional:

Uncle Nick gives you extras...
Gianni  goes long...
Sam finds himself on a bridge...
Mila has got glue sticks...
Second City Style loves their fanny packs...
The Lifetime crew: Althea and Alexander...
We love having Democracy Diva back...
And Toyouke brings it home.

Update:  Click here for Suzq,
Click here for Fashion Nexus,  
Click here for Afterbuzz.
 

Thank you recappers! See you in seven.

BPR Interview with David Giampiccolo

 

Project Runway Season 14 designer, David Giampiccolo talks to us about his experience on the show.

A highlight:


BPR: Have you watched the previous seasons of the show? 

 DG: Yes, but not a lot. Well, I am from Belgium and of course I knew the show, but no, I didn't watch all of the previous seasons. After the first audition, I started to watch the last season. 

 BPR: So you were familiar with the unconventional materials challenge?

 DG: Yes, yes of course. I know, I know.

BPR: On reflection, do you wish you had stayed with your original idea? 

DG: No. I am happy with what I did. I mean I know, it was not enough cards, but I did not really like at all my first idea and when Tim Gunn came, actually he said exactly what I thought. But, when I decided to change, there was not a lot of time left. The idea wa to cover the hoodie with cards, but I didn't have enough time. I didn't just want to cover it, I wanted to make something cool and wearable, which I did. When I looked at it, I liked it, but I knew it would not be okay with the judges. 

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to visit David's Website.

Thank you David!

Who Should Have Been Eliminated in Project Runway Season 14, Episode 2?

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Top Row:  Amanda, Ashley, Blake, Candice, David

Center Row: Edmond, Gabrielle, Hanmiao, Joseph, Jake

Bottom Row:  Kelly, Lindsey, Laurie, Merline, Swapnil

Did you agree with the judges this week? 

 Please vote in our poll.
 

Who Should Have Been Eliminated in Project Runway Season 14, Episode 2?
	Amanda Perna
	Ashley Nell Tipton
	Blake Patterson
	Candice Cuoco
	David Giampiccolo
	Edmond Newton
	Gabrielle Arruda
	Hanmiao Yang
	Jake Wall
	Joseph Charles Poli
	Kelly Dempsey
	Laurie Underwood
	Lindsey Creel
	Merline Labissiere
	Swapnil Shinde
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Who Should Have Won Project Runway Season 14, Episode 2?

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Top Row:  Amanda, Ashley, Blake, Candice, David

Center Row:  Edmond, Gabrielle, Hanmiao, Joseph, Jake

Bottom Row:  Kelly, Lindsey, Laurie, Merline, Swapnil

Did you agree with the judges this week? 

Please vote in our poll - thank you!
 

Who Should Have Won Project Runway Season 14, Episode 2?
	Amanda Perna
	Ashley Nell Tipton
	Blake Patterson
	Candice Cuoco
	David Giampiccolo
	Edmond Newton
	Gabrielle Arruda
	Hanmiao Yang
	Jake Wall
	Joseph Charles Poli
	Kelly Dempsey
	Laurie Underwood
	Lindsey Creel
	Merline Labissiere
	Swapnil Shinde
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Reactions to Episode 2

The unconventional materials challenge tends to bring out the best in the design room. What did you think of the challenge and results? Post your reactions to Episode 2 here.

BPR Party: Episode 2

The Project Runway designers tackle an unconventional materials challenge early on in Season 14 as they visit the local Hallmark store. The BPR party crew is here to send along their own sentiments. Click on the comment tab to join in! 

Episode 2, "It's All in the Cards," Preview Video

An unconventional materials challenge tasks the designers to create high-style looks by integrating Hallmark cards into their designs.

Singer and actress Ashley Tisdale is the guest judge.

Recapalooza!

A brand new season of Project Runway means the return of a BPR tradition. It's our weekly collection of episode recaps from around the interwebs. Welcome Season 14!

Suzq has returned from her self imposed hiatus...
Gianni always brings his tool kit...
Uncle Nick is all hoochie-licious...
Samuel Donovan gets jiggy with the screencaps...
Mila Hermanovski is simply a teller of truths...
Shannon has some honorable mentions...
Second City Style starts off saucy this season...
Althea Harper is starting to feel old...
Alexander Pope had a different auf...
And Toyouke once again serves as our anchor.

Update:  Don't miss Project Runway Supermodel and BPR fave, Amanda Fields AND Under the Gunn designer, Michelle Uberreste, on AfterBuzz!



Thank you recappers! It's great to see all of you writing about Runway again.

BPR Interview with Duncan Chambers-Watson

Project Runway Season 14 designer, Duncan Chambers-Watson talks to BPR about his experience on the show.

A highlight:

BPR: We know that you are from New Zealand, are you living there now? 

DCW: Because of the show, I have been able to move to New York. I live in Harlem now. It's been incredible and quite a big change.  It's a beautiful day.

BPR: I have a reader question from Patrick: Do you know Sean Kelly? 

DCW: No. It's surprising. We are close in age and of course he is really big news in New Zealand. I am sure that we will meet someday. I look forward to it. 

Click here for the full interview. 

Click here to follow Duncan on Instagram. 

 Click here to watch Duncan's video exit interview on MyLifetime.

Who Should Have Been Eliminated in Project Runway Season 14, Episode 1?

Top row:  Amanda, Ashley, Blake, Candice, Duncan, David, Edmond, Gabrielle

Bottom row:  Hanmiao, Joseph, Jake, Kelly, Lindsey, Laurie, Merline, Swapnil

(Click photo to enlarge.)

 Did you agree with the judges this week?  Please vote in our poll, thank you!

Who Should Have Been Eliminated in Project Runway Season 14, Episode 1?
	Amanda Perna
	Ashley Nell Tipton
	Blake Patterson
	Candice Cuoco
	David Giampiccolo
	Duncan Chambers-Watson
	Edmond Newton
	Gabrielle Arruda
	Hanmiao Yang
	Jake Wall
	Joseph Charles Poli
	Kelly Dempsey
	Laurie Underwood
	Lindsey Creel
	Merline Labissiere
	Swapnil Shinde
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Who Should Have Won Project Runway Season 14, Episode 1?

Click photo to enlarge.

 Top row: Amanda, Ashley, Blake, Candice, Duncan, David, Edmond, Gabrielle

Bottom row:  Hanmiao, Joseph, Jake, Kelly, Lindsey, Laurie, Merline, Swapnil


Did you agree with the judges this week? Please vote in our poll - thank you!
 

Who Should Have Won Project Runway Season 14, Episode 1?
	Amanda Perna
	Ashley Nell Tipton
	Blake Patterson
	Candice Cuoco
	David Giampiccolo
	Duncan Chambers-Watson
	Edmond Newton
	Gabrielle Arruda
	Hanmiao Yang
	Jake Wall
	Joseph Charles Poli
	Kelly Dempsey
	Laurie Underwood
	Lindsey Creel
	Merline Labissiere
	Swapnil Shinde
Free polls from Pollhost.com

Reactions to the Season 14 Premiere

Season 14 got off to a puzzling start with ill equipped designers. What did you think? Post your reactions to Episode 1 here.

BPR Party: Season 14 Premiere

Welcome back everyone! It's the Season 14 premiere and the BPR party crew has returned for yet another round of fun and frivolity. Click on the comment tab below to join in.

Episode 1, "Mad Dash Mayhem" Preview Video

Season 14 kicks off with newbie designers arriving at New York's Madison Square Garden, then scrambling to gather four pieces of fabric for their designs. Model Hannah Davis is the guest judge.