Recapalooza!

Ho, Ho, Ho!

Gianni wished for the double auf...
Shannon tries to parse the scoring system...
Mondo is back...
Anthony Ryan looks for a love connection...
Seth Aaron has higher expectations...
Second City Style wants an update on the couples...
And Toyouke sends us off on holiday.

We get a little hiatus until the New Year, can you stand it? Happy Holidays all!

Brother Sewing Presents, "Sew Your Dreams" Sweepstakes

Enter for a chance to meet Project Runway All-Star Season Two Champion, Anthony Ryan Auld.

Click here for details. 

Poll - Episode 7 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos Top (l-r): Dmitry, Fabio, Helen, and Justin
Bottom (l-r): Jay, Michelle, Samantha, and Sonjia

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 Alyssa Milano, Georgina Chapman, Isaac Mizrahi, and Laverne Cox.

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 7

What did you think of the challenge and results? Post your reactions to Episode 7 here.

BPR Party: PRAS Episode 7

The PRAS designers get one last turn on the runway before the holidays in tonight's new episode "Mix and Match.com". Menswear will be in the mix and that always presents a challenge on Project Runway. All are welcome to chat away as we watch together. Click on the comment tab to join the party! 

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 6

Our polls for Episode 6 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Michelle Lesniak deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also disagreed with the judges and felt that Samantha should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 7 poll.

Own a Piece of Project Runway History!

The episode 6 all-star garments are available for your bids. 

Right now, Helen Castillo's design has the highest price.

Click here to see all of the auctions.

Episode 7,"Mix and Match.com" Preview Video

The designers fashion looks for dating-site singles. Guest judge: Laverne Cox ("Orange Is the New Black").

Recapalooza!

The recappers shake, rattle and roll:

Gianni unveils the real dice...
Sam has a barely veiled chip on his shoulder...
Anthony Ryan lays down the snaps...
Seth Aaron is so money...
Second City Style is barely hanging on...
And Toyouke drops the anchor.

Update:  Don't miss Fashion Nexus!

Thank you recappers! One more episode before the holidays.

BPR Interview with Gunnar Deatherage

Project Runway All-Star designer, Gunnar Deatherage talks about his experience on the show.

A highlight:

 BPR:  You have been a lot of fun to watch this season.  What did you do to prepare for the show?

GD:  I went shopping, and that was about it.  I haven't sewn in about two years.  I took a full-time job as the creative director and fashion editor of a magazine in Louisville.  It's more about styling.  Honestly on the show, I just tried to be myself. 

BPR:  Please tell us more about the magazine.

GD:  It's an Arts & Philanthropy magazine called NFocus Louisville, so, every month I do covers and fashion spreads.  It allows me to do creative shoots all the time.  As much as I love designing, I really love styling.  I create the sets, choose the models, the hair, the accessories.  I love it. 

BPR:  Who is your best friend from the cast?

GD:  Definitely Michelle.  I actually think I am going to shoot her lookbook later this month. 

Click here for the full interview.

Click here for Gunnar's website.

Thank you Gunnar!

Poll - Episode 6 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos Top (l-r): Dmitry, Fabio, and Gunnar
Middle (l-r): Helen, Jay, and Justin
Bottom (l-r): Michelle, Samantha, and Sonjia

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 Alyssa Milano, Georgina Chapman, Isaac Mizrahi, and Michael Bastian.

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 PRAS Episode 6

The PRAS designers rolled the dice for tonight's challenge and some had better luck than others. What did you think of the challenge and results? Post your reactions to PRAS Episode 6 here.

BPR Live Party: PRAS Episode 6

It's game show night for the PRAS designers as they roll their luck in tonight's new episode. Somebody is bound to crap out and the BPR party crew has the popcorn ready to watch it go down. Click on the comment tab to join the fun!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 5

Our polls for Episode 5 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Fabio Costa deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and thought that Samantha should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 6 poll.

BPR Interview with Benjamin Mach

Project Runway All-Star designer, Benjamin Mach, talks about his experience on the show.

A highlight:

 BPR:  When did you live in London and what did you do there?

BM:  I lived in London for about 10 years, I was about 24 or 25 when I moved there.  I had a wonderful time.  I actually worked at some of the fabric stores in Soho that we visited.  I also worked for Marchesa when they were in their start-up phase and I worked for a luxury menswear line.  This was some of the best experience that I had in the industry.  We showed in Paris twice a year.  I also went on tour with Cliff Richard, who is like the Elvis Presley of the UK.  I did all of the costumes for one of his tours.  I had a great time. 

BPR:  So, you knew Georgina Chapman?

BM:  I met Georgina and her business partner, Karen, in London, in one of the fabric stores where I worked.   I was kind of  mesmerized by them and we began to talk.  I let them know that I was available to help and that's how it all began.  

BPR:  Who is your best friend from the cast? 

BM:  It is interesting.  Going in I felt closest to those from my own season, but I actually became very close with Helen Castillo.  I am having coffee with her later today.

Please click here to read the entire interview.

Please click here to visit Ben's website.

Thank you Benjamin!

Episode 6, "Luck be a Lady," Preview Video

A fashion gamble tests the all-star designers.

Recapalooza!

London's calling:

Gianni wants to wash off the eyeliner...
Shannon notices that Zanna does not match...
Second City Style takes a world cruise...
Someone is writing Mondo's blog for him...
Seth Aaron only got as far as Pennsylvania...
Anthony Ryan advises to stick with your gut...
And Toyouke is not prompted by the producers.

Update:  Click here for Samisblond!

Thank you again recappers!

Poll - Episode 5 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos (Top, l-r): Benjamin, Dmitry, Fabio, Gunnar, and Helen

(Bottom, l-r): Jay, Justin, Michelle, Samantha, and Sonjia

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 Alyssa Milano, Isaac Mizrahi, Karen Elson, and Debra Messing.

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 PRAS Episode 5

The PRAS designers used a bonus trip to London as inspiration for a winter weather challenge. What did you think of the results? Post your reactions to Episode 5 here.

PRAS4 Party: Episode 5

Tonight the PRAS designers cross the pond to consult with British "royalty" as we return to regular programming after the Thanksgiving break. The BPR party crew is on hand again to make the viewing experience more tolerable. Click on the comment tab to join the fun!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 4

Our polls for Episode 4 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Helen Castillo deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Gunnar should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 5 poll.

Happy Anniversary Project Runway!

Our favorite show premiered ten years ago today!  

I was eagerly waiting for the first episode and loved it from the very start, but I didn't know anyone else who watched.

An online search revealed no website devoted exclusively to Project Runway.  There were reality-television sites and fashion sites that included recaps - not always kind recaps - but nothing for devoted fans of the show.   The Bravo network website was barely functioning.  It's hard to imagine now, but the internet was much smaller.

I had a personal blog and I knew just enough to get started so I decided I would try to reach some other fans of the show.

Tbone (Patrick) and The Scarlett (Sue Ellen) joined me very quickly and we have been a team ever since.  We consider BPR to be a clearinghouse for information about the show and the designers. We also consider BPR to be a community of fans.  Thank you for joining us!

Click here to read "How Project Runway Changed Reality TV" from Entertainment Weekly.