Thursday, October 16, 2008
From The Mailbox
Video of Leanne Marshall's collection courtesy of ProjectRunway.com.
Check out "Project Runway Meets Home Decor" at Surroundings. Amazing!
Click here for a Q & A with Kenley Collins from EW.com.
Click here to see sketches from Christian Siriano's maternity line for Moody Mamas.
Click here for an interview with Leanne Marshall from the LA Times.
Click here for an MTV interview with Stella Zotis.
Top 5 Looks: 2nd Place
The long days and short nights that the Project Runway designers face during filming are meant to exert the maximun amount of stress. Often times we see designers napping on the couch, catching a few winks in the workroom, or blowing up at someone out of sheer exhaustion. So in the rare instance that a designer has immunity, it's hard to fault them for not putting forth their best effort.Leanne Marshall entered "Double O Fashion" fresh off of her first win and carrying immunity. The seven remaining designers were given the challenge of designing a look for Diane von Furstenberg's line that was based on the classic film A Foreign Affair. DVF gave Leanne a big incentive not to slack off when she said that the winning design would be put into production and sold on her website.
Leanne used a cobalt silk jersey from DVF's own sample room to create a stunning gown with a low cowl, fitted waistband and ruffled train. Photos do not do it justice. Over this she placed a cropped trench to give it that special spy kick. But it was the gown that made our jaws drop and for a mere $650, you can own one yourself.
Leanne became the first two time winner of Season 5 with this design and established herself as the one to beat. But there were even better things to come her way...
Congratulations, Leanne
This was simply a cohesive collection. You managed to show us in ten pieces a range of garments that ran from dresses to shorts to trousers to gowns that were architecturally complex. They moved beautifully down the runway and your wave inspiration was clearly referenced while your restrained palette emphasized the silhouettes and impeccable execution. And you showed the ability to self-edit removing the two looks that didn't tell your story or show your versatility with separates. Bravo, Leanne.
This post is only for positive words for Leanne Marshall or her collection. If you have anything to say about another designer, please click here for our Reactions post.
BPR Love to Korto and Kenley
Korto Momolu and Kenley Collins should both be very proud of their showing at Bryant Park and throughout Season Five of Project Runway. Their respective finale collections showed their distinct points of view and an argument could be made for either to have walked away with the prize. "Chacun a son gout", as Tim has stated throughout the 'Five Seasons of Fabulous.'
Send your love to Korto and Kenley here. Please, only positive comments under this thread. If you have anything negative to say about any designer or their garments, please click here for our Reactions post.
Poll - Finale Season 5 - Your Turn to be the Judge
Photos: top row - Kenley; middle row - Korto; bottom row - Leanne.
Photos courtesy of Bravo. Click to see a larger view.
You've seen the designs on the runway at Bryant Park and now it is your turn to be the judges. This week you are Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors and Tim Gunn. It's time to tell us:
Please send your questions for the 3 finalists to Team BPR by 10:30 Eastern. Mark the subject line, 'Podcast questions.'
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Kenley vs. Balenciaga
The floral print and a familiar silhouette drew questions this week from Michael Kors and Nina Garcia about this dress:
Photo From New York Magazine/Imaxtree
Balenciaga Spring 2008? Let's take a look:
Photo From Style.com
Click here to see more examples. You be the judge...
Reactions to the Finale
We have a winner! Season 5 ends its run on Bravo in dramatic fashion as the new champion gets crowned. Post your reactions to the finale here.
Finale Party!
Champagne? Check. Project Runway Bingo cards? Check. Crazy-O-Morganzameter? Checkety-check! All of this priceless paraphernalia can mean only one thing - Project Runway finale time!
It's closing time in the BPR party room and all are invited to join in one for last round as Season 5 sets sail. Drinks are on the house tonight, so come on in!
It's closing time in the BPR party room and all are invited to join in one for last round as Season 5 sets sail. Drinks are on the house tonight, so come on in!
BPR Live Play-By-Play: Episode 14
Tbone is back again for BPR's live play-by-play coverage of the Season 5 finale! Tonight Kenley Collins, Korto Momolu and Leanne Marshall let their designs do the talking as they battle on the Bryant Park Runway to see who walks away with the new Saturn, the big check and the Season 5 champ title.
Comments under this thread are for you to read and Tbone to post. If you have something to say, please join us in our party room above.
Let's get ready to Runway!
Comments under this thread are for you to read and Tbone to post. If you have something to say, please join us in our party room above.
Let's get ready to Runway!
Results In - Your Predictions for the Finale
We asked you two questions prior to this evening's episode and we only gave you a few hours to weigh in. We wanted to know who you felt SHOULD win Season 5 of Project Runway and who you felt WILL win Season 5 of Project Runway. You could only vote once in this poll so we know that lots of you had opinions. You overwhelmingly selected Leanne Marshall as being the designer that should and will win. You can click here to see how you voted.
Our readers selected Jeffrey Sebelia as the designer that would win in Season 3 (click here) and also stated that Christian Siriano would win Season 4 (click here). Will your predictions be accurate for Season 5? Will Leanne triumph? Watch what happens!
From The Mailbox
Behind the scenes at the Project Runway Season Five Finale with TV Guide.
Click here to read about how Jay McCarroll cuts all of those perfect circles.
Click here for some celebrity predictions for tonight's finale.
Jillian Lewis's designs are available at Hampden.
Click here for an interview with Suede.
BPR Fan Favorite is Kelli Martin!
Congratulations to Kelli Martin for winning the BPR Fan Favorite! Click here to see the poll results. We don't have a gigantic check for Kelli, but she has won our hearts with her charm and talent.
Thanks everyone for voting!
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