Project Runway Season 9 Finale Collections

Nine Project Runway Season 9 designers showed at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on September 9, 2011. Below you will see images of the designers in the order that their ten-piece Spring 2012 collections were shown in the new Lincoln Center venue. In an effort to remain spoiler-free, you will not see images of the designs on the main page of BPR. Spoiler alert - if you click on the image of each designer you will be redirected to images of the 10 fashions in the order that they were presented. Purists, beware that you will see the garments before they appear on the show and that the comments will contain discussions about the looks.

Click the image above for the collection of Laura Kathleen.

Click the image above for the collection of Bert Keeter.

Click the image above for the collection of Bryce Black.

Click the image above for the collection of Anthony Ryan Auld.

Click the image above for the collection of Viktor Luna.

Click the image above for the collection of Kimberly Goldson.

Click on the image above for the collection of Olivier Green.

Click on the image above for the collection of Anya Ayoung-Chee.

Click on the image above for the collection of Joshua McKinley.

All images courtesy of New York Magazine.

Who'd You Like?

Photos of the finale collections will be posted as soon as they come available. In the meantime, we polled Project Runway designers and celebrities both past and present after the finale show about which collection was their favorite. Here's the early buzz:

Joanna Coles: Viktor Luna and Laura Kathleen

Michael Costello: Laura Kathleen and Anya Ayoung-Chee

Mondo Guerra: "I came late so I missed a few, but I liked Olivier's"

Julie Tierney: Laura Kathleen

Danielle Evarine: Laura Kathleen and Kimberly

Nick: "I liked three - Anya, Viktor and Bert"

David Paul: Laura Kathleen

Kara Janx: Viktor Luna and Olivier Green

Kristin Simms Haskins: Laura Kathleen

Peach Carr: Viktor Luna

Ben Chmura: Olivier Green

Cecilia Motwani: Laura Kathleen

Jack Mackenroth: Anthony Ryan Auld

Joshua Christensen: Laura Kathleen

Althea Harper: Laura Kathleen

Valerie Mayen: Anthony Ryan and Olivier Green

Austin Scarlett: Anthony Ryan

Ivy Higa: Anthony Ryan and Olivier Green

Jay McCarroll: "I can't stand his personality, but I liked Josh. M.'s collection."

Rafael Cox: Kimberly Goldson and Josh McKinley

April Johnston: Olivier Green

Mila Hermanovsky: Olivier Green

Becky Ross: Laura Kathleen and Anthony Ryan Auld

Fallene Wells: Viktor Luna and Anthony Ryan Auld

Tbone: Laura Kathleen

The Scarlett: Viktor Luna

Laura K: Anya Ayoung-Chee and Kimberly Goldson

Laura Kathleen seems to have made the best first impression, but is she even a finalist? Heidi, Nina, Michael Kors and L'Wren Scott are the only opinions that ultimately count. We'll have to wait for the finale to air before we can see how accurate everyone was.

As soon as the photos go up, we'll find out who you like!

Monda Guerra, fan favorite and All Star

Kristen Simms Haskins

Austin Scarlett and April Johnston

Joshua McKinley is last mentioning his mother and his dreams

Anya Ayong-Chee is eighth dedicating this to her family.

Olivier Green is seventh giving a personal collection

Kimberly Goldson is sixth - messed up with Viktor - he was fifth

Viktor Luna is fourth

Anthony Ryan Auld is fourth

Bryce Black is third talking about emotions

There are 10 looks in each collection - look for them later on BPR

Bert Keeter is second showing

Laura Kathleen is first up

Heidi Introduces

Guest judge is L'Wren Scott

David Paul, Althea Harper and Nick Verreos

Korto Monolo and Jack Mackenroth

Kara Janx with Laura K

Elisa Jimenez

Becky Ross

Korto Momolo with her Tbone

Joshua Christensen before the show.

Scarlett with Jay McCarroll

Guest Judge? L'Wren Scott

Seasons collide at the Project Runway show.Jesus Estrada, Peach Carr, Fallene Wells and Ben Chmura

Julie is wearing one of Cecilia's designs.Julie Tierney, Danielle Evarine and Cecilia Motwani before the show.

Before the show.Peach Carr with Tbone

The entrance to Lincoln Center on the morning of the Project Runway show.At the Tents

Poll - Episode 7 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: (top, l-r) Anthony, Anya, Becky, Bert and Bryce
(bottom, l-r) Joshua M., Kimberly, Laura, Olivier and Viktor
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, Michael Kors, Rachel Roy and Rose Bryne.

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

Click here to tell us who you thought should have been auf'd

Gretchen Jones S/S 2012

Gretchen Jones debuted her Spring/Summer 2012 collection earlier today to an enthusiastic crowd in Chelsea. Seen here with Season 8 alum Kristin Haskins Simms, Gretchen featured very wearable separates and summer dresses with an urban cowgirl feel. The models were displayed in a straight police lineup, allowing for ample focus on her self-designed jewelry. Click here for a photo slideshow from WWD.

Congratulations Gretchen!

Reactions To Episode 7

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Entertainment Services

We are down to single digits on Season 9 as another designer bites the dust. Tempers flared and tears were shed tonight. What did you think of the challenge, the drama and the elimination? Post your reactions to Episode 7 here.

BPR Live Play By Play/Party: Episode 7

Team BPR in NYC

Team BPR has arrived in NYC for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and we have a weekend filled with Project Runway coverage for you. The main event of course is tomorrow's Season 9 finale, where we expect to see 9 designers show after tonight's elimination. We will be live blogging from inside the tent and attempt to run a live chat room as well.


Earlier this afternoon, I ran into Gretchen Jones and her S8 friend Kristin Haskins Simms at Gretchen's S/S 2012 presentation. More from that show coming up later.

It's an exciting time for Project Runway fans and there is tremendous buzz in the air - stay tuned!

Tonight On BPR

Happy Thursday Project Runway fans! We have one simple question for you today: "Can't We All Just Get Along?" The producers must have decided that Season 9 was running a bit stale and decided to dial up yet another team challenge. This ought to fix everything.

They have apparently run out of original ideas as well as they recycle the HP create your own fabric challenge for the third straight season. We are still searching for "ESOSA" from Season 7!

Well, the producers may be phoning this season in, but Team BPR is still on hand for your Thursday night fun. Here's the plan:

• Team BPR will be all together watching Episode 7 together in NYC. Suzq will be running the party room and hopefully Tbone will join in for the play by play. All are welcome, come join the fun!
• After the show, share your thoughts on the new episode in our weekly reactions thread.

See you tonight on BPR!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 6

Our polls for Episode 6 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Anthony Ryan Auld deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also agreed with the judges and felt that Joshua C. should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 7 poll.

There is Still Time...

There is still time to bid on the episode 6 auctions. Right now Laura's yellow gown has the highest bid.



Click here to see all of the auctions.

There is also still time to take our episode 6 "Your Turn to be the Judge" poll. Thank you for voting.

BPR Interview with Andrae Gonzalo

Project Runway Season 2 designer, Andrae Gonzalo is living in New York and working for designer Mikael Aghal.

Photo: Petra Rajnicova

Andrae has designed this bag (which contains a solar cell and will charge your devices!) for a charity auction. Other Project Runway alums (Kit Pistol, Mila Hermanovski) have also designed bags for this cause. Check out all of the bags tomorrow night at New York Moves Magazine during Fashion's Night Out.

Bags will be auctioned on eBay and proceeds will benefit Keep a Child Alive.

Andrae graciously agreed to talk to us about the design, living in New York and being a Project Runway "survivor."

Click here for the podcast.

Thank you Andrae!

Tim Gunn at Lucky Brand Store for "Fashion's Night Out"

Tim will be at the Lucky Brand Store (Soho) 535 Broadway New York, New York 10012 on Thursday night. The event begins at 6:00.

Enjoy an exclusive DJ set, gourmet truffles, macaroons and cocktails as you browse the latest Lucky Brand looks. Plus, receive a signed copy of Tim Gunn's New York Times best-seller Gunn's Golden Rules: Life's Little Lessons for Making it Work when you spend $150 or more!

"Fashion's Night Out" Sept. 8th with Project Runway Alums

Nick Verreos will be in Charleston, WV. Click here for more information.

Mondo Guerra will be at Macy's in Portland, Oregon. Click here for more information.

Chris March (and some of his "Mad Fashion" friends) will be at Charles Nolan 30 Gansevoort street in NYC.

Celebrate "Fashion's Night Out" Thursday at EMc2

Project Runway season 2 designer, Emmett McCarthy is hosting a "Fashion's Night Out" party on Sept. 8th.

Episode 7 Guest Judges: Rose Byrne and Rachel Roy

Actress Rose Byrne and designer Rachel Roy are guest judges this week for the HP "Create Your own Fabric" challenge.



Trivia: Rachel Roy judged which previous season and challenge?

The producers must really like Judge Roy - she may also be featured in Project Accessory.

Who Will Be Eliminated This Week?

The designers who survive episode 7 will presumably be showing collections at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Friday. So, this challenge has particular significance. Furthermore, it is a team challenge, so a weaker designer may survive because of stronger teammates.

Nick Verreos is hosting a "Which designer should be eliminated this week?" poll on his blog. Can you guess which designer is "winning?"

Episode 7, "Can't We Just All Get Along?" Preview Video

Recapalooza!

The recappers get all worked up about the hot glue gun action on Project Runway this week. Here's another batch of snark from looza lane:

Uncle Nick is on the lookout for some hoochie mama's...

David Dust nails it with Sponge Bert Big Pants...

Eric3000 schools us on avant-garde...

Maxthegirl wants her own tiny life coach...

Jordan Baker tries not to lose her thread...

The Democracy Diva liked Kimberly for the win...

Second City Style always delivers...

Mellie does not muff it up...

Brian wanted to chop off 30 minutes...

It's nice to have Elisa back in the looza...

Sketchy Details has diagrams of the disaster...

Welcome Karen! We love your font...

The Blogging Life is on vacation...

Toyouke doesn't miss anything.

Thank you recappers! Next week - another team challenge? Oy.

ETA: Erin is a little ragey...
Don't miss our own Suzq!

Nicholas D'Aurizio Prepares for The New York Fame Show September 9

Project Runway Season 8 designer, Nicholas D'Aurizio joins other alums in the New York Fame Fashion Show. He graciously agreed to an interview.

Nicholas is creating fifteen safari-inspired looks for his Niko Lena show on Friday night.

Tickets are still available for this event. Click here for more information.

Click here for the podcast.

Thank you Nicholas!

Episode 6 "The Art of the Matter" Online

Click here for the full episode.

BPR Interview with Joshua Christensen

Project Runway season 9 designer, Josh Christensen talks about his experience on the show.



A highlight: Josh describes the model drama that has not been shown in the episodes. He also describes how he and Rafael had to create a look for the "Larger Than Life" challenge even though they were already eliminated.

Click here for the podcast.

Thank you Josh!

Taylor Swift in Christian Siriano

Image: taylorswift.com

Taylor Swift unveiled a sneak peek of her ad campaign for her new fragrance Wonderstruck this week wearing Christian Siriano's show-stopping dress from his S/S 2011 collection. Some might recall Nicki Minaj wearing this same dress on SNL earlier this year.

Image: New York Magazine

Taylor looks stunning, of course. Congratulatons Christian!

Heidi Klum on The Tonight Show Last Night - and Tim Gunn Runs!

Poll - Episode 6 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: 1). Anthony 2). Anya 3). Becky 4). Bert 5). Bryce
6). Joshua C. 7). Joshua M. 8). Kimberly 9). Laura 10). Olivier 11). VIktor
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, Michael Kors, Zanna Roberts Rassi and Kenneth Cole.

Click here to tell us who should have won.

Click here to tell us who should have been auf'd.

Reactions To Episode 6

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Entertainment Services

Project Runway let the designers show their creativity in tonight's episode with an avant-garde challenge. Some were perhaps a bit too creative for the judge's taste. What did you think? Post your reactions to Episode 6 here.

BPR Live Play By Play/Party: Episode 6

Tonight On BPR

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Entertainment Services

It's a mere week before filming the Season 9 finale and we still have 11 designers left! What they don't know at this point is that they are all fighting for a chance to present at least a decoy collection at New York Fashion Week. Just two more eliminations remain before the show at Lincoln Center next week.

It's an avant-garde challenge this week, who will shine and who "will crash and burn"? Here's the plan tonight:

• Tbone and suzq will host our fun and fab live play by play and party room beginning at 8:30 p.m. If you are without Lifetime, we'll tell you all the ins and aufs. If you do have Lifetime, the show is more fun with our snark!
• After the episode airs, tell us your thoughts in our weekly reactions thread. Sound off on the challenges, designers and judging decisions in our always lively forum.

It's another Thursday Project Runway night - see you here on BPR!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 5

Our polls for Episode 5 are closed. You felt that Anya Ayoung-Chee and Viktor Luna deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and thought that Anthony Ryan should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 6 poll.

Images courtesy of ProjectRunway.com.