BPR Interview with Korto Momolu

Project Runway Season 5 Finalist and All-Star, Korto Momolu is preparing to show her Spring 2012 Collection next Friday.



She graciously agreed to talk to BPR about her collection and all the other projects she is working on. Thank you Korto.

Click here for the podcast.

"The New York Fame" Charity Fashion Show Features Project Runway Designers

Nicholas D'Aurizio, Jesus Estrada, Gordana Gehlhausen, Qristyl Frazier and Korto Momolu are among the designers showing at "New York Fame" on September 9th.



Click here for more information.

There is Still Time...

There is still time to bid on the episode 5 garments. Right now Bert's design has the highest price.



Click here to bid on all of the designs.

There is also still time to vote in our episode 5 "Your Turn to be the Judge" polls.

Kenneth Cole and Zanna Roberts are Guest Judges for Episode 6

Project Runway designers become art students for this week's challenge, "The Art of the Matter."

Which Designers Will Make it to the Finale?

We've watched five episodes of season nine. Are you ready to make your predictions? Please select three.

poll by twiigs.com

Nick Verreos, Peach Carr, Episode 5 Stinkfaces and More

Thanks to ew.com, we can all vote in a "Best Stinkface" of episode 5 poll. Click here for the episode 4 poll. How did I miss this?

Project Runway Season 2 designer Nick Verreos will host Promenade Temecula's Project Style 2011 Style-Off, on Sept. 17 from 1:00 - 3:00. Click here for more information.

Attention Chicago: Peach Carr "Goes Pink" with brand new designs at a charity event on Thursday, October 6th at 6:00 PM. Click here for more information.

Click here for an episode 5 recap from Isabelle.

Keep up with Raleigh artist Lauren Van Hemert as she designs an accessory to accompany each season 9 challenge.

Episode 6 "The Art of the Matter" Preview Video

Recapalooza!

Image from Nick Verreos and David Paul

The recappers break down all the Mean Girls drama for you this week:

Uncle Nick has these characters all figured out...

David Dust has a date with Irene...

Eric3000 has feelings too...

Maxthegirl thought Cecilia was hungry...

Jordan Baker is not right, but ok...

Democracy Diva is exhausted from the hate...

Robert has several smart and funny insights...

Laura Bennett has hope for the human race...

Second City Style loves the drama...

Erin reminds us how awesome Erin's are...

Brian calls it The Real World Parsons...

Renee was liking Viktor this week...

And Toyouke finishes the race.

Update: Mellie was late, but don't miss her! And suzq weathered the storm to get you this recap.

Have a recap to share? E-mail the link to Team BPR to join the weekly looza.

Project Runway Season 9, Episode 5 "Off the Track" Online

Click here to watch.

Shop the Episode 9 Heidi Klum/New Balance Looks

The winning looks can be yours from Amazon. Click on the image to pre-order for delivery in December or January.

Observations on Episode 5

I had fun watching episode five again and thought I'd share some quick observations with you.



1. Production peeps spelled Viktor's name incorrectly on his "gift."

2. In bed Cecelia is wearing a dress complete with puffy sleeves and buttoned cuffs. Is that really what she sleeps in? Or was she already dressed for the day?

3. Didn't the designers watch season 8? Why are they pretending to be confused? "Is this a weight-loss challenge?" Or surprised, "This reward is so big, I just can not even conceive of it." Really? It's exactly the same as last season.

4. The "New Balance Track and Field Center at The Armory" was also used in the Season 5 Olympic challenge, wasn't it?

5. Becky's confessionals are always spot on.

6. Apparently the casting process for Project Runway is now "being recommended by a local fashion blogger." No wonder some of the designers have no competitive spirit. They barely had to compete for a spot on the show.

7. No one stops running to check on Olivier after he falls.

8. Olivier does not seem happy at all to be on Viktor's team.

9. Really Viktor? Has anyone ever actually chased you with a gun?

10. Anya designed the winning dress and Becky sewed it - but Josh won? Huh?


Click here for more.

Lifetime Launches Project Runway Scholarship Challenge

Seth Aaron Henderson will review the Challenge’s entries and select its six scholarship recipients.



All applicants to the Project Runway Scholarship Challenge will be required to submit sketches and photos of their design work, along with an essay that answers the question, “If a Lifetime Original Movie was made about your life, what would your character be wearing; and why?” Entries must be postmarked no later than October 1, 2011 and received no later than October 15, 2011. A total of six winners will be announced in December, when the first place winner will be awarded with $10,000 and the five runners up will receive $5,000 each.

The Project Runway Scholarship Challenge is open to students 18 and over and in good academic standing studying fashion at an accredited post-secondary school in the United States. Students must be enrolled as full-time students pursuing a degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a 4.0 scaling system, with minimum 15 credits completed in their studies.

Click here for more information.

Click here for the application.

BPR Interview with Danielle Everine

Project Runway Season 9 designer Danielle Everine talks about her experience on the show.



A highlight: Danielle is creating a mini collection for the fall.

Click here for the podcast.

Click here to visit Danielle's blog.

Thank you Danielle!

Poll - Episode 5 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Top (l-r) Anthony, Anya, Becky, Bert, Bryce and Danielle
Bottom (l-r) Joshua C., Joshua M., Laura, Kimberly, Olivier and Viktor

Click for a larger view. All photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.com

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, Nina Garcia and Erin Wasson.

Click here to tell us who should have won. (Pick two winners.)

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

Reactions To Episode 5

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Entertainment Services

It was a race to the finish on Project Runway as the 12 remaining designers were challenged on the track and on the runway. Team challenges always bring the drama, and this episode was no different. What did you think? Post your reactions to Episode 5 here.

BPR Live Play By Play/Party: Episode 5

Tonight On BPR

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Enteratainment Services

It's "Off To The Races" tonight on Project Runway as our dueling dozen designers take to the track to display their athletic prowess. Yes, that's the dreaded Heidi Klum for New Balance logo on those shirts, source of the lululemon logo controversy. Didn't we just do this activewear challenge?

Anyways, we'll be running around on our own virtual track tonight and invite you to join us:

• Tbone and suzq will again be hosting the BPR play by play and party room for Episode 5. Join Runway fans from across the land as we snark our way through another new episode. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
• After the race, tell us your thoughts in our weekly reactions thread. This is where you can let it all hang out.

Ready, set, go! See you tonight on BPR.

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 4

Our polls for Episode 4 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Kimberly Goldson deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and thought that Cecilia should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 5 poll.

There is Still Time...

There is still time to bid on the episode 4 auctions. Right now, Josh M's garment has the highest bid.



Click here to see all of the auctions.

There is also still time to vote in our "Your Turn to be the Judge" poll. Thank you!

This Week's Challenge: Tim Gunn in Jeans and Sneakers!

In this week’s episode, the designers meet Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn at the New Balance Track & Field Center in NYC and are challenged to create apparel to wear with a new Heidi Klum for New Balance lifestyle sneaker from Heidi’s own collection.



The designers will have to incorporate the two materials used in the sneakers, denim and suede. The winning looks, along with the HKNB shoes featured during the episode, will be sold as part of Heidi’s collection exclusively at www.amazon.com/HKNB.

News From Nick Verreos, Heidi Klum and April Johnston

It seems that Nick Verreos is always having fun. Click here to learn more about his trip to NYC to "crown" the new Chica Orbit "Geek To Chic" People En Español Winner.

Heidi Klum adorably overshares in this "Date Night Beauty Secrets" interview from Allure. Her fragrance, "Shine" is expected on shelves in September.

Project Runway All Star designer, April Johnston is participating in "Dancing With Savannah Stars" to raise money for The Savannah-Chatham County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program.

Click here to learn more. Click here to vote for April and to support the cause.

Heidi Klum Named 2011 "Trick or Treat for UNICEF" Ambassador

Heidi's Halloween Parties are legendary. Each year her costumes are bigger and more creative than the year before. She's a natural for this!

Photo: Bryan Bedder/WireImage

"I am excited to become part of a campaign that has such a special place in so many people's hearts," said 2011 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Ambassador Heidi Klum. "As a mom, I want my children to have everything they need to be safe, healthy and happy. I'm amazed at the work UNICEF does to provide vital support for children around the world—from education to nutrition, health care to clean water—in dire emergencies and all year round."

Click here for the full press release.

Episode 5 Preview

Project Runway attempts to amp up the drama with another team challenge this week. Implications of camel toe and the possibility of "more than one" designer going home. This should be interesting.

Recapalooza!

Photo: NickVerreos.com

Greetings recap fans! It's time once again for a little stroll down looza lane as we check in with our favorite recappers to see what they had to say about Episode 4. Do you think there will be any mention of Nina?

Uncle Nick knows Nina likes the mustard...

David Dust channels Blair from The Facts of Life...

Eric3000 also doubles as a bartender...

Laura Bennett always has interesting insights...

Elizabeth gets bitter and cranky...

Mellie plans to bring the acorn squash puree..

Jordan Baker's cat tried to pierce her nose...

Maxthegirl is not sweating through her suit...

The Democracy Diva thinks Bryce sneaked through...

Brian plans to fill his closet with mustard...

Lifetime gives us Peach, Mychael, and Kayne...

Second City Style always delivers...

Robert is new to the looza...

Blogging Life tries to hyphenate the hair salon...

and Toyouke closes the deal.

Have a recap to share? Send the link to Team BPR. Deadline is midnight Saturday.Thanks again recappers for the sass and snark. See you next week!

Update: Don't miss Erin and suzq!

Behind the Scenes on the Set of Project Runway

The Hollywood Reporter visited Parsons on July 28th for a "behind the scenes" look at Project Runway.



A highlight: Heidi is wearing a Christian Siriano design in this photo.

Also: It's clear on the set today that there is a polarizing designer, one viewers will love to hate and who will tap-dance all over Gunn's last nerve. "She's already had her agent call me. She's negotiating for more money," a producer is overheard grousing.

Well, I wonder who this could be!

And the designers are paid????


Click here for the full article.

Impress Mondo and Win!

Who wants to win an HP Touchsmart? Who doesn't!?!

Here's your chance to unleash your inner fashion designer, be judged by the ever popular Project Runway Season 8 finalist Mondo Guerra and to win one of HP's coveted gadgets. And even 4 finalists will win an HP Elitebook tablet which still sounds pretty darn fabulous, right?

What are you waiting for? Click here and MAKE IT WORK! And if you win, let us know because we want to hear.

Episode 4 "All About Nina" Online

Click here to watch.

BPR Interview with Julie Tierney

Project Runway Season 9 designer, Julie Tierney talks about her experience on the show.

Click here for the podcast.

Click here for Julie's website.

Thank you Julie!

Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn Dish about Project Runway and Fashion Trends on AOL

You’re watching Heidi Klum on AOL - Chatting with Tim Gunn.

Poll - Episode 4 - Your Turn to Be the Judge

Photos: 1). Anthoney 2). Anya 3). Becky 4). Bert 5). Bryce 6). Cecilia
7). Danielle 8). Joshua M 9). Julie 10).Kimberly 11). Laura 12). Olivier 13). 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 and Joanna Coles and Kerry Washington.

Click here to tell us who should have won.

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

Reactions To Episode 4

Photo:Barbara Nitke, Lifetime Entertainment Services

Project Runway provided Nina Garcia with a turn at center stage tonight as she presented the designers with a formidable challenge. How do you think they did? Post your reactions to Episode 4 here.

BPR Live Play By Play/Party: Episode 4

Ping Wu and Carmen Webber at NY International Gift Fair

BPR Field Reporter Mark Y met Ping and Carmen at the Gift Fair yesterday and sends us this report. Thank you Mark!

I had the opportunity to spend several days at New York International Gift Fair this week for work. The creativity and talent on display is staggering.

I knew Ping would be exhibiting her Transformer line of scarves and such. I ran into her several times during set up and went to visit her in her booth today. She seemed surprised that I knew her. How could we forget her? She is still wearing those way cool eyeglasses.



After I left her I continued down the aisle in the Handmade Section and diagonal to her booth was Carmen Webber. ("Carmen like the opera, Webber like the grill.") She was working with an accessories designer. She's already tall and today when I took this picture she was wearing wedges and she towered over me.

All the BPRs know how creative and talented Ping and Carmen are but only those of us lucky enough to meet them in person can tell everyone that they are great sports, gracious and charming. And two beautiful smiles.

Mark Y

Tonight On BPR

Photo: Jermal Countess/WireImage

Nina! Nina, Nina, Nina. Any episode titled "It's All About Nina" leaves little room for doubt about who the focus is on this week on Project Runway. It will be all Nina all the time as she presents the challenge, visits the designers in the workroom and will certainly have the final say on the runway. Whatever you do designers, "Don't Bore Nina"!

Here's the plan tonight:

• Tbone and suzq will again be hosting our fab and furious party room along with play by play commentary. Be the first to see photos of the designs as they walk the runway! Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Hopefully no crash tonight.
• After the show, sound off in our weekly reactions thread. Disagree with Nina's decision? Tell us all about it immediately after the show.

Should be an interesting evening - see you tonight on BPR!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 3

Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.com

Our polls for Episode 3 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Anthony Ryan Auld deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You felt that either Fallene OR Bryce should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 4 poll.

There is Still Time...

There is still time to vote in our "Your Turn to be the Judge" poll for episode 3. This is a tight race!

There is also still time to bid on the Episode 3 auctions here.

Episode 4 Guest Judges: Kerry Washington and Joanna Coles

But really, isn't Nina the only judge who matters?

Poll: Team Bert or Team Viktor?

After reading the reactions and the recaps of episode 3 it seems that there is plenty of support for both designers. How about a quick poll?

poll by twiigs.com

Episode 3 Auctions

Project Runway Season 9 Episode 3 Auctions are now online. Right now, only four of the designs even have opening bids. This is a great opportunity to own a piece of Project Runway history.



Don't have an occasion to wear stilts to your bullfight? You aren't a professional clown? Just look at it this way - the budget for this challenge was $500 and there's a lot of fabric in these designs. (Honestly - did Bryce and Fallene even spend $50????)

You could always make drapes.

Click here to see all of the auctions.

Episode 4 Preview Video

It's all about Nina this week on Project Runway and you just know she won't pull any punches. Good luck designers!

Recapalooza!

Our merry band of recappers marvel at the fug this week:

David Dust nails it with his team names...

Eric3000 is offering free grain training...

suzq gets all professorial on us...

Uncle Nick separates the bad from the really bad...

Laura Bennett separates the sucky from the really sucky...

Jordan Baker can walk her dog and recap at the same time...

Mellie is back from vacation and in fine form...

Elizabeth wants in on the production meetings...

Maxthegirl has fallene, and she can't get up...

Red Poppy is feeling musical...

Erin calls us truffles, red pandas and chickadees...

Second City Style gives you more than just the quotes...

Katnap keeps it short and sweet...

Lifetme gives us Peach, Mychael Knight and Johnathan Kayne...

Blogging Life is cheering for Josh...

Toyouke can't wait for next week and neither can we.

Thank you recappers, we'll see you in seven!

UPDATE: We have a couple of additional recaps: Brian, Seth Aaron, and The Democracy Diva. Thank you all!

BPR Interview with Fallene Wells

Project Runway season 9 designer, Fallene Wells talks about her experience on the show.

A highlight: Right now Fallene is working on the Forever Darling Fashion Show - a Denver Event scheduled for September 30th.

Click here to listen to the podcast.

Thank you Fallene!

Project Runway Season 9 - Episode 3, "Go Big or Go Home" Online

The full episode, "Go Big or Go Home" is available online. Click here to watch. Note also that all 16 designers are present in the image above.

Poll - Episode 3 - Your Turn to Be the Judge

Photos: (l-r) m Anthony/Laura, Team Anya/Olivier, Team Becky/Kimberly, Team Bert/Viktor, Team Cecilia/Danielle, Team Fallene/Bryce, Team Josh M/Julie
Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.com. Click to see a larger view.

You've seen the designs and now its your turn to be the judges. This week you are Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors and Kim Kardashian.

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.

Reactions To Episode 3

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Entertainment Services

Our intrepid Project Runway designers were given a tall order tonight as they were tasked with a challenge of mammoth proportions. And of course with every team challenge comes a fair share of team drama.What did you think? Post your reactions to Episode 3 here.

Emergency Live Thread!

CIL is running slow - let's meet in the comments here!

BPR Live Play-By-Play/Party: Episode 3

Tonight On BPR

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Entertainiment Services

It was a dark and damp morning in Manhattan this past June when Project Runway filmed its third challenge of Season 9. Since this was a public event, we've had plenty of advance notice on the nature (and the results) of the designers work. Don't miss the field report from BPR reporter Trish O'Shea, but beware! Spoilers lie within. And click here for another interesting (and spoiler-filled) look behind the scenes of this challenge from the AP.

Here's what we have in store for tonight as we watch "Go Big or Go Home":

• Tbone and suzq will once again be hosting our live party room and play by play coverage of Episode 3. Join fellow Runway fanatics as we snark our way down the virtual runway.
• After the show, post your thoughts on the challenge and the results in our weekly reactions thread.

See you tonight on BPR!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 2

Our polls for Episode 2 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Anthoney Ryan Auld deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also disagreed with judges and thought that Bryce should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 3 poll.

Kevin Christiana's "Andrew Charles" Launching This Fall

Project Runway season 4 designer Kevin Christiana is the head menswear designer for Andrew Charles.



Andrew Charles is described as "Classic Style with Rock-n-Roll Swagger" and launches this fall.

Andy and Tommy Hilfiger are partners in the new line and Steven and Chelsea Tyler are in the ad campaign. Look for Andrew Charles on the cover of WWD.

Click here for the facebook page.

Congratulations Kevin!

Tim Gunn's Fall Fashion Tour Dates

Tim will be hosting fabulous fashion shows across the country this fall. Don't miss the opportunity to see Tim in person!

He will be in Tampa on September 17th
Albuquerque, October 1st
San Diego, September 24th
San Antonio, October 8th
Orland Park IL. October 15th
Westchester NY, October 22nd
Annapolis, November 5
Atlanta, November 12

Tim Gunn in ABC Family's "Teen Spirit"

Did you miss Tim Gunn in "Teen Spirit?"

Click here for a fabulous recap from our friends at tv.com.

Tim Gunn: My Favorite Mistake

Tim's meticulous refrigerator

Click here to read about Tim's "Last Great Love Affair."

We dated for about a month. It was long enough for me to know how easy it was, how wonderful it felt, that he was the person I was meant to meet. I could feel from him it was the same way. For me, the thought of merging two households had always been enough for me not to want a relationship, because I’m very meticulous about my apartment and my decoration. But since Daniel was a flight attendant, he had no stuff. It was all perfect.

Episode 2 Auctions

"My Pet Project" garments are available for your bids here.


Right now Anya's design has the highest offer.

Looza Part Two-za

Episode Two Recaps continue!



Click here for Suzq.

Click here for Seth Aaron's recap from MarieClaire.com.

Episode 3 Preview Video

Also don't miss Trish's field report from the fashion show.

Project Runway Season 9 Episode 2 Online

Click here to watch the full episode online.

Poll: Which Project Runway Designer are you most Happy to see in the All-Star Cast?

You may choose more than one!

poll by twiigs.com

Project Runway All Stars Cast Revealed

The Project Runway All Stars have been announced and it looks like a great mix of designers.

Elisa Jimenez, Kenley Collins, Austin Scarlett, Mila Hermanovski, Michael Costello, Kara Janx, Sweet P, Anthony Williams, Gordana Gehlhausen, Mondo Guerra, Rami Kashou, April Johnston, and Jerell Scott will compete.

A couple of these surprised me!

Isaac Mizrahi, Joanna Coles, Georgina Chapman and Angela Lindvall round out the cast.

Click here for the full press release.