Sunday, May 31, 2009

Project Runway Entertainment Weekly Cover Shoot

Click here to see the Access Hollywood feature about the Entertainment Weekly Cover Shoot. Thanks Suzy!

More Information for Project Runway "Superfans"


Lifetime Television is looking for Project Runway "Superfans" to appear in promotional spots on the network. The producers will be traveling to Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago and New York in the next two weeks. Click here for more information.


Saturday, May 30, 2009

Tim Gunn Will Guest Star in Lifetime's "Drop Dead Diva"

Photo: Mike Yarish/Lifetime

Tim will appear in the new show, "Drop Dead Diva" premiering July 12th on Lifetime. Tim will play himself in a dream sequence on the August 16th episode. Click here for the story from TV Guide.

Friday, May 29, 2009

Thursday, May 28, 2009

From The Mailbox


Project Runway Season Seven casting is wrapping up. Nick Verreos joined Tim Gunn and Marie-Claire's Zoe Glassner in Los Angeles. Click here for Nick's blog entry.

Click here for a new interview with Season Five designers Wesley Nault and Daniel Feld.

Season Two designer, Heidi Elnora is opening a new bridal salon in Atlanta. Click here for more.

More Season Six News!

Photo: Art Streiber

Project Runway Season Six News from Entertainment Weekly. Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn "Kiss and Tell."

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Watch Access Hollywood Tonight



Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum will be on Access Hollywood tonight. The feature follows Tim and Heidi at the photoshoot for this cover of Entertainment Weekly. Check your local listings. Click here for more.

Season Six News

Photo: Mike Yarish/Lifetime Networks

Click here for a new interview with Tim Gunn about Season Six.

Click here for a photo gallery from Season Six.

From The Mailbox


Great news for Daniel Vosovic fans: It sounds like Daniel will be showing a collection in September. Click here for the story from Nylon. Thanks Faran.

Click here to vote for the "Best Competitive-Reality Show of the Summer" on EW.com. Right now, Project Runway is in second place.....

Click here to learn more about Jay McCarroll's online store. Click here to join "The Colony by Jay McCarroll" on Facebook.

Click here to read more about Christian Siriano's recent Fashion Show in Soho from Supermelon.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Elisa Jimenez in Dallas



David Ninh at Kera.org has posted a fabulous interview with Project Runway Season Four designer, Elisa Jimenez. He really captures her wonderful quirkiness. Here is my favorite quote:

How old are you?
I’m very proud to be 44. My mother told me that there are three things that make a woman look old – bitterness, regret and lack of use. And I’ve managed to avoid all of them.


Click here for the full interview.

Monday, May 25, 2009

Friday, May 22, 2009

From The Mailbox


Click here for Jay McCarroll's newly updated website.

Click here for a great interview with Season Four model, Lauren Browne. Thanks Jennifer.

Tim Gunn was recently honored by the High School of Fashion Industries. Click here for the story.

Click here
for a Joe Faris feature from TheImproper.com.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Tim Gunn - Superhero

Phil Jimenez/Marvel Comics

Tim Gunn is ready to save the day in a new Marvel Comic Series, "Models, Inc." Read more here in the New York Times.

“I’m not certain of the particulars of how I’ll be portrayed, but I’m really excited about it,” Mr. Gunn said. “To say I’m a character in a comic book is wild!”

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

From The Mailbox

Photo: Nylonblogs

Click here for a great report from Christian Siriano's latest fashion show from Nylon.

Click here for news about Kevin Christiana's new denim lines, available this fall.

More from Kevin here at Stylecaster.

Click here for Tim Gunn's words of wisdom for Corcoran graduates.

Uli Herzner is featured in her own video series "It's Very Uli" on PlumTv. She's adorable. Click here to watch.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Saturday With Tim Gunn

I timed a visit to my dad's home in South Florida to coincide with Tim's Kate Spade tour. Everything worked out beautifully. My friend Darlene and I met Tim for breakfast in the morning and later we went to the Kate Spade store in Boca Raton for the event. Tim graciously answered my questions about Project Runway, Lifetime, his new apartment, new book, fashion trends and much more. Thanks Tim!


LK: Tim, do you have a Facebook account?

TG: No.

LK: MySpace?

TG: No.

LK: Twitter?

TG: No.

LK: Okay, so any "Tim Gunn" page on any of these is a fansite.

TG: Well. it isn't me.

LK: Have you watched "The Fashion Show?"

TG: No, but only because I've been traveling and none of my hotels has had Bravo.

LK: Have you met Anderson Cooper?

TG: I did meet him at the Bailey House fundraiser. We have been trying to get together to have lunch but it hadn't happened yet...but I'm sure that it will....

Click here to continue.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Interview With Tim Gunn

What was the most fun that Tim had in the past twelve months?
Who is Tim's favorite NYC housewife?
Is Tim writing a new book?
What does Tim think of the "Models of the Runway?"
What is Tim's favorite season of Project Runway?
What Project Runway designer is Tim most proud of?
Does Tim twitter?


Please stay tuned to BPR for answers to these questions...

Want to Be In a Promo For the New Season Of Project Runway?


Lucky Break Casting is looking for Superfans of Project Runway to cast in television promos for the new season on Lifetime. Producers will be traveling all over the United States in the next month to film these short promotional spots. Click here to go to the application page. Help spread the word about the fresh new season of Project Runway!

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Kit Pistol, Jack Mackenroth and Sweet P in Los Angeles

Project Runway Season Four designers got together recently in Los Angeles - they all send love to BPR.

Weekend News


Marlee Matlin wore a Nick Verreos design at the celebration of her new star on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." Click here for more information.

Elisa Jimenez and Marion Lee will be featured at the "Texas' Next Top Designer" competition on May 21 in Dallas.

Click here for an article about Michael Knight's lecture at SCAD in the Savannah Morning News.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Keith Bryce Filthy Gorgeous Website Update


These images are from Project Runway Season Five designer Keith Bryce's line, Filthy Gorgeous. Aren't they great?


You can see more at his website here.


Jack Mackenroth and Steven Rosengard in Chicago

Project Runway Season Four Designers reunite.

Click here to see a video from Jack Mackenroth's visit to Chicago for "Living Positive by Design."

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

More From The Mailbox


Leanne Marshall's Bluefly samples are ready. Read more here.

Click here for a great new interview with Jack Mackenroth from The Windy City Times.

Click here
to listen to a podcast of Tim Gunn discussing Washington fashion on Politico.

Tim is also co-chairing the New York Restoration Project's Spring Picnic event on May 19th. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

From The Mailbox

Photo: Brad Walsh

Fellow blogger, Lindsey C offers a great update on Kevin Christiana here.

There is still time to vote in our Will You Watch "The Fashion Show" poll.

Christian Siriano is designing some maternity wear for Heidi Klum. Click here for the story.

Project Runway Season Three finalist Mychael Knight will lecture on "All About Fashion" tonight at Atlanta's Savannah College of Art and Design. The event is at 6:00 and it's free. Click here for more.

Michael Kors dishes on Michelle Obama's style here.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Christian Siriano at Modern Bride's "25 Trendsetters of 2009" Event

Photo: Countess/WireImage


Christian Siriano was a presenter at the Modern Bride "25 Trendsetters of 2009" Awards Show on May 11th in New York City. Click here for more information and photos of the event.

Update: More from the event here.

Sweet P and Sage Vaughn at "Discarded to Divine"


Click here for an article in SFBay Style about Sweet P and her husband, Sage Vaughn, at the "Discarded to Divine" fashion show in San Francisco.

Click here for Sweet P's updated website.

Click here
for Sweet P's blog.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Saturday, May 09, 2009

Tim Gunn in Miami on Thursday, May 14

Heidi Klum is having a Girl!



Heidi announced on Oprah Friday that baby number four is a little sister! Click here for more.

Friday, May 08, 2009

Will You Watch "The Fashion Show" on Bravo?

Nick Verreos and Laura Bennett are Back in The Style Studio


Two of our favorite Project Runway designers are back with fresh advice at MSN's Style Studio.

Click here
to learn how to channel your inner Gossip Girl.

Click here for Laura's Style Studio blog. (Laura has finished writing her book!)

Click here for Nick's blog.

Mother's Day Sale at EMc2

Thursday, May 07, 2009

More From Tim Gunn on Capitol Fashion

Jack Mackenroth in Chicago

Jack is in Chicago tonight for Make a Statement: Design for the Cure. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Christian Siriano's Fierce Style Book Available in October

Photo: Grand Central Publishing


How do you spell ferosh?

Christian will unravel the mysteries of how to be fierce and fabulous in his new book available in October.
Click here and here for more information.

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Tim Gunn in Washington DC


Is there any doubt that Tim Gunn is the most influential man in American Fashion?

Tim and Leanne Marshall were in Washington DC today meeting with Rep. Lamar Smith and lobbying Congress about intellectual property rights for fashion designers. At least that's how I understand it. Click here to read about Tim's fashion advice for Washington staffers. Click here to read about a cute Tim Gunn sighting from a fellow blogger.

Project Runway Fans Rejoice!


The Fashion Show premieres on Bravo tomorrow night and it is great!

It's natural to make the comparisons but I'm not going to. I'll just say that if you love Project Runway, you'll love The Fashion Show.

The challenges are fun, the hosts and judges are appealing and the designers are very entertaining. (For me, Merlin is a real stand-out.)

Please join us at Blogging Bravo where we will be giving "The Fashion Show" our full attention!

From The Mailbox


A designer doesn't have to win Project Runway to become successful.

Being memorable, entertaining and likable on the show can bring many more opportunities. (I had to look up the correct spelling of likable - learned something new!)

We are looking forward to the new Laura Bennett show. It's bound to be good! Laura + Bravo + Rich Bye (producer) = Fabulous!

We also enjoyed Bravotv.com's "The Malan Show."

Another season three designer is shooting a pilot for TLC. Can you guess who? It's Kayne Gillaspie. Sounds like a lot of fun, Good luck Kayne.

Click here for a reminder about "Fashion Hacking" with Diana Eng.

Click here for a recap of "Rock the Runway." Rami Kashou was a judge at the Fashion Competition at the Art Institute of Orange County.

Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Heidi on the Ellen Show

Thalia Wears Siriano

Photo: Mazur

Latin singing sensation Thalia wore a Christian Siriano gown to the "Model as Muse" gala last night. Click here for more photos.

Keri Hilson Wears a Kevin Christiana Design

Photo: G. Gershoff

Singer/Songwriter Keri Hilson wore a MYNT 1792 jacket designed by Project Runway Season Four contestant, Kevin Christiana to the David Letterman show last night.



From The Mailbox

Photo: Nicholas LaClair

Click here to visit Nicholas Jbara's blog and to see more from Leanne Marshall.

Click here to bid on lunch for two with Tim Gunn.

Click here to bid on two volunteer positions at Mercedez Fashion Week in September.

Click here to bid on Fashion Week tickets.

More From Tim Gunn in Dallas

Monday, May 04, 2009

Heidi Klum at Costume Institute Gala



Heidi attended "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art earlier tonight. Gilles Mendel was her date.

Click here for more photos.

Tim Gunn "Prom-phobic."


Photo: Prom Bombs

Having just returned from a trip to the "menswear" shop to have James fitted for a "classic black" tux for this weekend's prom, I was delighted to discover this gem in the mailbox:

In a recent survey conducted for the Savannah College of Art and Design's annual Scad Style report, Tim Gunn offers up this bit of prom fashion insight:

“I’m prom-phobic. In fact, I’ve had a profound aversion to proms for as long as I can remember. Some people believe that my phobia is discredited by the fact that I’ve never attended a prom. I don’t need to! And regarding my aversion, I won’t even get into the odd societal aspects of prommery. I’ll stick with the fashion aspects: most prom dresses aren’t even remotely “fashion.” Rather, they’re costumes. Care to debate it? Then ask yourself, “Where else can I wear this prom dress?” Furthermore, why do teenage girls dress to look twice their age? Finally, why do teen men choose to attend a prom wearing anything other than a classic black tuxedo? But a tux becomes a costume, too, when it’s worn with sneakers or flip-flops or it’s without a shirt. If I want to date a clown, I’ll go to the circus. So, my view on proms is the same today as it was a zillion years ago: I wouldn’t change a thing in my rewind. And if I sound like an old fuddy-duddy, I am. I guess I was born ‘old.’ “

Sunday, May 03, 2009

Happy Birthday Jack Mackenroth

Hi BPR!

Blogger/Recapper David Dust here - reporting from New York City. I had the pleasure of attending Season Four designer Jack Mackenroth's 40th Birthday celebration over the weekend, and I have to say - it was a great night.

When I arrived, the birthday boy himself was outside the entrance to the Star Room - the club below the Hotel Chelsea - greeting his guests. Here we are outside the club before heading into the festivites...



Inside, the decor was sleek, the vodka was free, and the people were pretty. I got to meet gorgeous Season Four model Amanda Alter...



... and Season Four finalist Jillian Lewis, who was really warm and friendly.



Anywhoo, it was a really fun night honoring the sweetest guy in fashion - Jack Mackenroth. Happy Birthday, handsome!


Thank you David for the photos and report - and Happy Birthday to Jack.

Click here for more from David Dust.


Saturday, May 02, 2009

Heidi Klum on The Ellen Show Monday May 4


Heidi Klum stops by “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” to discuss Victoria’s Secret new Dream Angels Push Up Bra and her exciting new fragrance “Parfume Intimes.” Watch the interview this Monday, May 4th!

Click here for more information.

Weekend News

Photo: Patrick Michels


Click here and here for more from Tim Gunn in Dallas.

Alison Kelly has introduced new looks for Spring.

Click here for a closer look at Seattle Fashion Week including Blayne Walsh's collection.

Friday, May 01, 2009

A New Interview With Kenley Collins

Kenley is looking fabulous modeling her latest designs. Click here for the full story.

The Fashion Show Preview



This looks like a blast - I can't wait. We will be blogging about "The Fashion Show" here. Please join us!

Heidi Klum at the Star Trek Premiere


For more photos of Heidi at the Hollywood premiere of Star Trek click here.

Tim Gunn in Dallas



BPR Field Reporter Sparks sends us this field report from Dallas - thank you!

I attended Tim Gunn's opening of the new Kate Spade store at the Galleria in Dallas. Despite women exiting with their kids when one person sneezed, a large crowd was packed into the smallish store. Everyone enjoyed Tim's excellent niceness.

Here are some pictures from the fabulous event. With champagne and petit fours a lovely time was had by all.

sparks




Kara Janx in the May 11th Issue of Us Weekly


Who wore it best, Lil Rounds or Adrienne Bailon? Us Weekly readers preferred the violet version of this Kara Janx design. Details here.