Recapalooza!

The recappers are hippin' and hoppin' on this Easter Sunday:

Eric3000 is an avant-garde blogger...
Uncle Nick loved the prints...
Gianni has been pushed to the brink by Layana...
Karen is still bitter...
Our love for Mila knows no bounds...
Michael C. likes Richard...
Second City Style is no broken debutante...
And Toyouke is our team anchor.

Update:  Democracy Diva has arrived, and
Suzq gives us a double feature!

Thank you again recappers for making Project Runway much more fun than it really is!

Heidi Klum for New Balance

Heidi Klum talks about her workout routine and her latest line of fitness wear here.

Click here to see the collection and to shop online.

Christian Siriano on "Watch What Happens Live"

A Fresh Interview with Daniel Esquivel

Project Runway Season 11 designer, Daniel Esquivel, gives a frank interview to Austin's Statesman.com.

Even before the finale, Esquivel is fielding opportunities. “The doors are already opening for me,” he says. “Retailers are reaching out. I am also collaborating on a new collection. 

I didn’t think the doors would open this fast."

Click here for the full interview.

Poll - Episode 10 - Your Turn to be the Judge

(l-r): Daniel, Layana, Michelle, Stanley, Patricia, and Richard

Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.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, Rachel Roy, and Tracy Reese.

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

Click here to tell us who you thought should have been out.

Reactions To Episode 10

It was girl power again this week on the judging panel and they were (mostly) all smiles. What did you think of the challenge and results? Post your reactions to Episode 10 here.

BPR Live Party: Episode 10

Welcome back BPR party people! Tonight we are off to the Guggenheim to meet Tim Gunn along with the six remaining Project Runway designers in "The Art of Fashion". A challenge re-tread in a new location. The BPR party crew is here to take a tour through Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic washing machine and we invite you to join us. Simply click on the comment link velow to join the fun!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 9

Our polls for Episode 9 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Michelle Lesniak Franklin deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Richard should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 10 poll.

Dmitry Sholokhov Collection Available at Lord & Taylor Stores March 30

Project Runway Season 10 Champion, Dmitry Sholokhov, has created a collection of eight cocktail and evening dresses exclusively for Lord & Taylor.  The dresses retail for $259 - $329 and will be available in select Lord & Taylor stores and on lordandtaylor.com beginning March 30th.

In addition, Sholokhov will make a personal appearance at Lord & Taylor's Fifth Avenue store on Thursday, April 4th from 6-8pm to meet with customers and sign sketches of his designs.

April Johnston, "Noir"

Project Runway Season 8 and All-Star designer, April Johnston, presented her "Noir" collections at Fashion Week El Paseo on March 13th.

Alexandra Arnold Photography

Click here for more photos of the collection.

Click here for April's website.  

Seth Aaron Henderson at Fashion Week El Paseo

Project Runway Season 7 winner, Seth Aaron Henderson presented his latest collection at Fashion Week El Paseo on March 20th.

Click here for more from Palm Springs Life.

There is Still Time to Vote in This Week's Poll

Did you agree with the judges this week?

Click here to vote in our poll.  

Thank you!

NIKOLAKI at Fashion Week El Paseo 2013

Amanda Fields looking fierce in NIKOLAKI

Nick Verreos and David Paul presented their latest collection on Monday March 18th in Palm Desert, California.

Check out more photos here.

How many Project Runway models do you see???

Episode 10, "The Art of Fashion" Preview Video

Artwork at the Guggenheim inspires the contestants to create their own print textiles for their clothes. Designers Tracy Reese and Rachel Roy serve as guest judges.

Recapalooza!

The recappers can hardly bear to look, either:

Uncle Nick is tiring of the teams...
Eric3000 reveals his true identity...
Gianni knows every rose has its thorn...
Mila is searching for Michelle's rose...
Karen is losing her patience...
Michael C. called it a shocker..
Second City Style thought it was Richard...
And Toyouke wants a $9 refund.

Thank you recappers - we're getting closer to the finish!

Nathan Paul Presents Sewing Seminar at Mood April 6

Project Runway Season 10 designer, Nathan Paul, will be teaching "Take Your Jacket from Drab to Fab" at Mood in NYC on April 6th.  

Click here for details.

MIchael Costello at Fashion Week El Paseo

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April Johnston at Fashion Week El Paseo

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Tim Gunn's Spring Dos and Don'ts

Anthony Ryan Auld at Fashion Week El Paseo

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BPR Interview with Samantha Black

Project Runway season 11 designer, Samantha Black, talks about her experience on the show.

A highlight:

BPR: If you could go back, is there anything that you would change about your design? 

SB: Yes, I would not go the junior route. It was not what the challenge was asking for. In my mind I just wanted to stand out and do something different. If I could go back, I would try to give them exactly what they wanted. 

BPR: Did you agree with the judges on the winning design? 

SB: I thought it was really cute! 

BPR: Did your teammates help or hurt you in any way in this challenge? 

SB: Ummmm... I won't say that they hurt me, but I wish they were a little more honest. I think that I was determined and they didn't want to discourage me. When I saw how Stanley helped Patricia to refine her design and send her in a better direction I wish someone could have done that for me.

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to visit Samantha's website.

Thank you Samantha!

Mondo Guerra, Spring 2013, Inspired by...

Hot dogs!



Love it!!!

Click here for more from Palm Springs Life.

BPR Interview with Lord & Taylor Challenge Winner, Michelle Lesniak Franklin

Jennifer Mara covered this Lord & Taylor event for BPR and sends us this report - thanks Jen!

BPR Hearts Michelle!

This morning Michelle Lesniak Franklin celebrated her Lord and Taylor Challenge win with a private pre-store opening party. Modeling her own look along with one of her signature raincoats, Michelle was rocking her dress regardless of the 30 degree weather! "Just throw on tights and boots." she says. 

Official congratulations to Michelle even though she hasn't had the time to watch the episode for herself. This is the first time someone else is producing her work. Usually, she produces her own work. "So you know, fifty of something or thirty of something but never this many, this is out of my wildest dreams...we are sold out online already!" 

When the episode started I couldn't help but wonder if Michelle could've chosen her partner who would she pick, and to my surprise she said "I would've picked Amanda, but she's GONE!" which I thought was a great answer! 

And in her own words, "I will try and watch it on Saturday. I am waiting to see this fight. One of my girlfriends even texted me about it." 

Chatting with Michelle, it felt safe to ask about her circle tattoos, even though they were fully covered, (was that rude?) her answer: "I get this all the time. Circle of life, nature and balance." 

About the difference between the original and the production design: "Michelle tell me if the design has changed much from your original design." Her response; "I don't think it has. I will have to look back at the episode and really study. I think they hit it out of the park which is great because you never expect that to happen." Personally I thought the look was identical to the episode showing. 

I had to try on the winning garment... LOVE IT!!! This is a dress for any girl, it's very striking. I couldn't resist. $259.00 and WORTH IT!

Looking good!

Click here to continue.

Poll - Episode 9 - Your Turn to be the Judge

(l-r): Daniel, Layana, Michelle, Patricia, Richard, Samantha, and Stanley

Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.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, Rachel Roy, and Bonnie Brooks.

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

Click here to tell us who you thought should have been out.

Last Night's Winner

Here's the winning design of Michelle Lesniak Franklin from the Lord &Taylor website. Listed at $259, soon to sell out!

Reactions To Episode 9

There was a bit of drama tonight on Project Runway as we get ever closer to the finals. What did you think about "He Said, She Said"? Post your reactions to Episode 9 here.

BPR Live Party: Episode 9

Six smiling designers, plus Stanley, remain as we soldier ahead on Project Runway. The designers leave behind the strip club from last week and head to Lord & Taylor in this week's episode titled "He Said, She Said". Sounds like it will be dramalicious! Team BPR is here to watch it all go down and invite you to join us. Simply click on the comment link below to join our party!

More about Tonight's Challenge

Judges Bonnie Brooks, Nina Garcia, Rachel Roy and Heidi Klum

Tonight on Project Runway, Lord &Taylor will host the show's ninth episode challenge at its iconic Fifth Avenue flagship store. For this episode, the designers are instructed to draw inspiration from Lord & Taylor’s signature “American Beauty Rose” and create a design with the retailer’s customer in mind, finishing the look with pieces from the L&T accessory wall. 

The winner of this week's challenge has had their piece produced, which will be sold exclusively at select Lord & Taylor stores and on LordandTaylor.com starting tomorrow, as well as displayed in the store’s legendary Fifth Avenue windows.

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 8

Our polls for Episode 8 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Michelle Lesniak Franklin deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also disagreed with the judges and felt that Richard should have been the out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 9 poll.

Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.com

"Stars of Project Runway" at Fashion Week El Paseo

Photo courtesy of:  DaveLPhotos

In anticipation of tonight's fashion event, Project Runway designers Michael Costello, April Johnston, Fabio Costa, Elena Slivnyak, Bert Keeter, Viktor Luna and Anthony Ryan Auld are out and about in Palm Springs.  

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"The Drama and Designs of Project Runway" Tonight at Fashion Week El Paseo

Seth Aaron Henderson, Fabio Costa, Michael Costello, Gordana Gehlhausen, Mondo Guerra, April Johnston, Bert Keeter, Viktor Luna, Joshua McKinley, Korto Momolu, Anthony Ryan Auld and Elena Slivnyak are all showing collections tonight!  It's a Project Runway fan's dream!

Click here for more information.

Meet Michelle Lesniak Franklin in NYC

Michelle Lesniak Franklin is making an appearance this Friday, March 22 at the Lord & Taylor flagship store on Fifth Avenue. She'll be meeting customers and signing sketches. With the Lord & Taylor challenge coming up this week, we just can't imagine what she"ll be doing there!

More details here.

Gordana Gehlhausen in L.A.

Anthony Ryan Auld to Judge Handbag Competition

BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION SPONSORS INDEPENDENT HANDBAG DESIGNER AWARDS IN JUNE 2013 

Project Runway All Stars 2 winner Anthony Ryan Auld will preside as a judge 

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — The Home Appliance Division of Brother International Corporation, a leading supplier of innovative products for the home sewing enthusiast, will be sponsoring a category at this year’s seventh annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards, scheduled for June 19, 2013 in New York City. Anthony Ryan Auld, the winner of Project Runway All Stars 2, will serve as a judge representing Brother™ in the Brother™ Best Handmade Handbag category. In this portion of the competition, designers submit handbags made by hand or with a sewing machine.

Click here to learn more about the contest.

Click here for the BrotherSews Facebook page.

Click here for the Brother website.

25 Things You Didn't Know about Tim Gunn

Or did you?

 Photo: Noel Vasquez/Getty Images


From UsMagazine.com

1.  Few foods make me happier than French fries

14.  My favorite movie is "The Wizard of Oz"

22.  I make a great meatloaf.

Click here for the full list.

Tim Gunn in New Jersey

All Photos: Caryn Rosenberg Photography

TIM GUNN, JERSEY PROUD
 by Ellen Kahaner

In Maplewood, New Jersey's Columbia High School auditorium, Tim Gunn held the rapt attention of fashionistas from ages 12 to 70 on Sunday night, March 17th.

The occasion was a benefit to raise funds in support of a new playground and Outdoor Learning Center at the Seth Boyden Demonstration School in the Maplewood/South Orange NJ School District. The ever-generous Mr. Gunn dished for an hour and a half with NY1-TV reporter and South Orange resident Budd Mishkin and took questions from the audience.

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 Thank you Ellen!

Update:  More from Tim in NJ here!

Nick Verreos Headlines TONIGHT at Fashion Week El Paseo

Nick Verreos will be hosting "A Tribute to Three Decades of FIDM Debut Designers" tonight at Fashion Week El Paseo in Palm Desert California. 

 Click here for more information.

Episode 9, "He Said, She Said" Preview Video

Episode Synopsis: The designers push themselves to create spring items worthy enough to be showcased in the windows of Lord & Taylor. 

Fashion figures Rachel Roy and Bonnie Brooks are the guest judges.

Recapalooza!

Let's all try to pretend that none of this ever happened, okay?

Suzq is ballin'...
Eric3000 smells pig manure...
Uncle Nick calls it tragique...
Gianni is on the lookout for Swatch...
Karen feels something down there...
Mila lets out a sigh...
Michael C. was embarrassed...
Second City Style slogs forward...
And Toyouke perseveres.

That was a rough one recappers. It's gotta get better, right?

Update:  Don't miss Democracy Diva...

Project Runway Season 12 Now Casting!

Click here for details.

Lifetime Exit Interview with Amanda Valentine

BPR Interview with Amanda Valentine

Project Runway Season 11 designer, Amanda Valentine, talks about her experience on the show.

"Keep my eyes on the seam...Keep my eyes on the seam..."

A highlight:

BPR:  Tell us about the inspiration for your collection.

AV:  I always have to come up with a funny name for my collection.  Last year I did "French Medieval  Fly Girl."  This collection I call "Machu Picchu Punk."  Those are two of my biggest inspirations.  I am always inspired by some international culture..usually an ancient culture...usually a place I have never visited.  So I have this "wide-eyed naive midwestern girl kind of looking out into the world" attitude.  I am also inspired by street style.  I love the attitude of punkers or hippies.   I love anything that is a little bit against the grain.

BPR:  Which is your favorite piece in the collection?

AV:  I love the all-black fringe piece toward the end of the collection.   Actually Mat helped my style my looks... He gave me some great feedback.   I am obsessed with the fringed skirt...  It was really fun to make - just a blast.  I should have shown it off a little more - it is high-waisted.  I just love it.

Click here for the full interview.

This is Amanda's favorite look

Click here to see Amanda's Finale Collection, "Machu Picchu Punk."

Click here to visit Amanda's website.

Thank you Amanda!

Poll - Episode 8 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Top (l-r): Amanda/Richard, Amanda/Layana/Richard, and Richard/Samantha

Bottom (l-r): Daniel/Patricia, Michelle, Stanley

Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.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, Zac Posen, and Emily Rossum.

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

Click here to tell us who you thought should have been out.

Reactions To Episode 8

Well, that was an interesting challenge wasn't it? Things got a bit sweaty tonight as the designers attempted to clad the boys from Thunder Down Under. What did you think of the results? Post your reactions to Episode 8 here.

BPR Live Party: Episode 8

The gimmick challenges keep on coming this week with "Take It All Off", featuring a few fellas from Thunder Down Under. Are the Project Runway designers supposed to make something for them to wear? It's all so confusing! Hopefully we'll figure it all out as we watch Episode 7 together. All are welcome - simply click on the comment link to join the party!

Tonight's Guest Judge is Emmy Rossum

Ever wonder who lines up these guest judges?
"Hmmmm...Thunder from Down Under... I know - let's ask Emmy Rossum!??"

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 7

Our polls for Episode 7 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Michelle Lesniak Franklin deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Patricia should have been the out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 8 poll.

More From Chloe Dao about Project Runway Vietnam

Seven years after her win, Chloe Dao returns to Project Runway, this time in Vietnam. She joins Project Runway Vietnam in its inaugural season not only as a judge, but as a co-executive producer.

She will bring to the show her expertise as an internationally renowned fashion designer and her experience as a contestant and winner of the Emmy-nominated series. 

 Contestants will have the opportunity to work with Chloe as she mentors select challenges throughout the series. Chloe states, “As a Vietnamese-American, I am honored to be able to represent both cultures in the fashion industry. I’m excited to be a judge and not a contestant this time around. I am also extremely excited to see what Vietnamese designers will bring to Project Runway.” 

Chloe will be in Vietnam from March 20th through April 30th for the taping of the series. Project Runway Vietnam will be broadcast on VTV3 from 8pm to 11pm every Sunday from April 28th – June 16th.

Daniel Vosovic Fall 2013

Photos:  Getty/Lucas Flores Piran for Daniel Vosovic

Project Runway Season 2 designer, Daniel Vosovic, presented his Fall 2013 collection yesterday at the W Hotel in Union Square.  

Click here for more from Fashionista.

Click here to see the entire look book.

Nick Verreos in Indianapolis Saturday, March 16th

Project Runway Season 2 designer, Nick Verreos, will be hosting the "Five Spring Essentials Fashion Show" Event at Macy's Castleton Square in Indianapolis on Saturday, March 16th from 1:00-3:00.

Click here for details.

Chloe Dao Will be Executive Producer and Judge on Project Runway Vietnam

Season 2 Champion, Chloe Dao, is traveling to Vietnam in a few days to film the premiere season of "Project Runway Vietnam."  She will be the co-executive producer as well as a regular judge on the show.  

Click here for the full story from The Houston Chronicle.

Season 12!

Via Twitter: sounds like Season 12 is a go, casting starts soon!

Viktor Luna "Gala" Collection

Project Runway Season 9 Finalist, Viktor Luna will be presenting his "GALA '13" Collection on March 20th at Fashion Week El Paseo.

All photos:  Lendon Flanagan

Click here to pre-order these designs! 

Click here for more photos.