Out With The Old

Image from Times Square Alliance

As 2008 grinds to a close, the news concerning Season 6 remains grim. Harvey Weinstein, NBC and Lifetime appear to be locked in an interminable legal battle over the Project Runway franchise. Heidi Klum spent this month trying to convince everyone that the show would premiere in January however Tim Gunn is not so enthusiastic. Will a New Year bring new hope?

Meanwhile, there is other news to share as we toddle our way towards 2009:

Season 5 model Karalyn West does good, hosting a fund raiser for a lip-defect charity.

The Name's Cohen. Andy Cohen.

Season 2 designer Diana Eng is a nerd, and proud of it!

Baseball, basketball and Project Runway! Season 5 designer Joe Faris will appear at the Grand Kids Foundation celebrity charity basketball game next month.

Korto Momolu is inspirational as she speaks about Kwanzaa.

In With the New, we say!

Kevin Christiana in China

Kevin Christiana is completing his newest Men's and Women's denim line launching in February for Fall '09. These photos are from a washing plant in Dongguan, China. Kevin tells us that he felt like a "kid in a candy store."

Different "washes" and effects are created by the various machines.


Thanks Kevin!

Field Report from EMc2

BPR Field Reporter Trish O visited Emmett McCarthy's boutique last week and sends us this report - thanks Trish!

So last Thursday night I ventured into NYC for Emmett's holiday bash/sale. It's always a treat to visit with Emmett and his staff and to check out the fabulous merchandise.

He had some great new shoes on display as well as some new dresses (and some that were marked down so much that it was impossible to pass them by!) I picked up a cute dress and when I wear it on New Year's Eve, I'll send some pics :)

Emmett's been very busy (and obviously stressed over the economy and its effect on retail) but the store looks great and the event was a lot of fun! (He had one the week before, but the weather did not cooperate - which isn't uncommon for an EMc2 event. I still remember the first big event a few summers back and the monsoon I drove through to get there!)

Also, btw - today is Emmett's birthday! Happy Birthday friend :)

Happy Holidays!

Image courtesy of Phaolo.

It's hard to believe that this is Blogging Project Runway's fourth Christmas post. Looking back, I had no idea when I began this that I would make so many precious friends as a result. Thank you dear readers for your unwavering support of our favorite show and for continuing to read BPR.

Click here to revisit one of my favorite holiday messages.

Click here to enjoy a very satisfying new interview with Tim Gunn.

Click here to shop end-of-year savings with BPR friend and advertiser, Ken Fron.

Evening Update

Don's miss the End-of-year Sale at EMc2!

Jay McCarroll's fabrics are now available here.

NBC has won a small victory in Project Courtroom. Read more here. Thanks Sergio.

From The Mailbox

Photo: Jeremy Goldberg

Vanessa Trump wears a Fierce Mamas by Moody Mamas Christian Siriano design on the Page Six magazine cover. More here. Thanks Ren.

Looking for holiday bargains? There is a Jeffrey Sebelia-designed Cosa Nostra jacket available on eBay. Check it out.

Sweet P and Victorya Hong have posted blog updates.

Harvey Weinstein continues to charm.

Here is a little more on the latest from Project Courtroom.

To end this post on a cheerful note, let's revisit Laura Bennett's holiday edition of "Case Clothed."

Meet Jerell Scott, Shop Project Runway Designer Collections

BPR Interview With Jerell Scott

BPR Field Reporters Brooke and Rebecca interviewed Jerell Scott at the Jane Doe John Doe Boutique in Los Angeles last week. Thank you!

LIfetime Returns Cash to Project Runway Advertisers

Click here for the story.

BPR at Jane Doe John Doe Boutique

Los Angeles Field Reporters Brooke and Rebecca were at the Grand Re-opening of the Jane Doe John Doe Boutique on December 10. Jerell Scott, Korto Momolu and Leanne Marshall designs are available at the store.

The event was packed and a lot of fun.
Click here for more photos.

Jay McCarroll News

Photo by Steven Langdon

Jay McCarroll is profiled in the etsy spotlight. He also chooses his favorites from among the fabulous offerings.

Also, congratulations to Jay and to the producers of "Eleven Minutes." The film has been picked up for distribution by Here! Networks. Click for more.

Holiday Survival Party Tonight at EMc2

Tonight from 5:00 - 8:00 enjoy shopping and refreshments at Emmett McCarthy's boutique. RSVP for this event by calling 212 431 4134 or e-mail info@emmettmccarthy.com

Jennifer Diederich Trivia Contest

Project Runway season Five designer Jennifer Diederich has generously provided us with an autographed "European Travel Tote" for our contest. Thanks Jennifer!

Click here to see more of Jennifer's designs in her etsy shop.

Click here for Jennifer's blog.

1. In what European Country does Jennifer currently live?
2. Which designer was Jennifer paired with in the "What's Your Sign?" challenge?
3. Name Jennifer's Atlas roommates.
4. Who was Jennifer's model for the very first challenge?
5. In Episode 3 "Bright Lights, Big City," what was Jennifer's inspiration?

Please submit your answers to Team BPR.



Please note that the tote has a couple of slight smudges.

UPDATE: We have a winner! Congratulations, Cristian V. Here are Cristian's answers:
1. Italy
2. Jerell
3. Terri, Kelli & Stella
4. Topacio
5. a large clock in NYC

T.G.I.W.

Congratulations to Bravo for another fabulous year. Click here for the press release.

Sweet P dishes on celebrity hat and boot trends at Celebuzz.com.

Vera Wang is among the designers opting out of showing in the Bryant Park Tents this February. Click here for the story. Does anyone (besides Heidi Klum) believe that the Project Runway Season Six show will be held in the tents in February? We'll watch what happens....

Ending on a high note... Let's try to convince David Dust to cover "Project Tranny." We could all use a little fun about now.

Evening Update

Christian Siriano designed this outfit worn by Lady Gaga on The Today Show. Click here for more. Thanks Brad.

Tim Gunn will be a guest tomorrow (Wednesday) on The Bonnie Hunt Show. Tim will help determine the "World's Most Horrible Holiday Sweater."

Kenley Collins gives us Number Six in Time Magazine's Top Ten Awkward Moments of 2008.

From The Mailbox

A little holiday cheer from BPR!

Leo is the Mackenroth family pet and this photo has been entered in the Seattlepi.com "Cutest Dog" contest. Click here to see all of the adorable entries.

Click here to read more from Jack.

Click here for thrifting tips from Kevin Christiana.

Click here for a great story about Joe Faris visiting a middle school "Skills for Living" class.

Monday Morning Mailbox

Photo: J. McCarthy

Julianne Hough donned a Rami Kashou gown for her performance during TNT's "Christmas in Washington 2008" at the National Building Museum on December 14, 2008 in Washington, DC. "Christmas in Washington 2008" airs on TNT December 17 at 8pm.

Sixty-nine percent of you said NO to Britney Spears as a Project Runway Finale judge. Click here to see the final tally.

Adweek.com has nicely summed up Project Courtroom for us in one end-of-the-year paragraph.

Runaway 'Runway'
The Weinstein Co. CEO Harvey Weinstein thought he was in the catbird seat early this year when he cut a deal to move the hit clothing-design show Project Runway to Lifetime from NBC Universal's Bravo. Just one little problem: NBC says it had a right of first refusal that Weinstein ignored. Runway's future has been in limbo since NBC filed suit in April. While Weinstein claims that NBCU CEO Jeff Zucker is a good friend, he seems to feel that Lauren Zalaznick, who oversees Bravo and a bevy of other female-skewing cable and online services for NBCU, decidedly is not. Weinstein feels Bravo ripped off the Runway concept with look-alike shows such as Shear Genius, diluting the franchise. Meanwhile, a New York State judge granted NBCU an injunction in September barring TWC from moving the show until after NBC's claims are tried. Lifetime then added a new wrinkle and filed suit to have the case moved to federal court, claiming that its signed and copyrighted deal for new episodes trump NBC's right of first refusal claims. The big question now is will viewers still care by the time the legal mess is sorted out? -Steve McClellan

More Weekend Fun

Project Runway Season Five designer, Emily Brandle is among the vendors at the Holiday Bazaar at The Compound in Los Angeles tomorrow. Click on image to enlarge.

Weekend Fun

David Fitzsimmons, Arizona Daily Star.

Thanks Nikrrr.

Did you know that you can have your favorite Bravo-lebrities call your friends and family members with holiday wishes? It's really fun! Thanks Patrick.

Blayne Walsh Fashion Show From Hawaii

Thanks Pam!