Season 14 Should and Will Win Polls

Who SHOULD Win Project Runway Seasaon 14?
	Ashley
	Candice
	Edmond
	Kelly
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Who WILL Win Project Runway Seasaon 14?
	Ashley
	Candice
	Edmond
	Kelly
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Reactions To Episode 13

The Season 14 finalists returned back home to work on their collections and received a visit form Tim. back in NYC, Heidi gave them a twist. What did you think? Post your reactions to Episode 13 here.

BPR Party: Episode 13

Greetings Project Runway fans! Tonight kicks off the first part of the Season 14 finale as we find out whether or not Tim Gunn utilizes his Save and follow him to the homes of the finalists as they work on their finale collections. At 122 minutes, this will be the longest episode in Project Runway history. So settle in for a long ride, click on the comment tab and join the fun!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 12

Our polls for Episode 12 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Kelly Dempsey deserved the win this week. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Ashley should have been out. Click here to see the results. (Yes, it was close. You disagreed by one vote.)

Check back with us tomorrow for our who should/will win polls. 

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Project Runway Season 14 Finale Part 1 Preview Video

In Part 1 of the two-part Season 14 finale, the designers journey home to create their collections and gear up for a visit from mentor Tim Gunn. They then return to New York, complete with a twist.

Recapalooza!

The recappers will not be fooled:

Uncle Nick visits his Alma Mater...
Suzq makes a case for LA...
Gianni drives the Motor City...
Mila spins her critique...
Althea wants 100 free nights...
Alexander asks the obvious question...
Second City Style thinks the save is coming...
Mollie is back again this week...

And Toyouke is our anchoress.

Next week we get Tim visits. We are near the end!

Poll - Episode 12 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos, (l-r): Ashley, Candice, Edmond, and Kelly

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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 Christian Siriano.

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

Click here to tell us who should have been out.

Reactions to Episode 12

The final four designers battled it out to determine who would make the Season 14 finals. What did you think of the challenge and the results? Post your reaction to Episode 12 here.

BPR Party:Episode 12

We head off to LaLa land tonight with the final four in a red carpet challenge to determine who makes the S14 finals of Project Runway. The BPR party crew is ready to play paparazzi as we watch the new episode this evening. Click on the comment tab to join the party!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 11

Our polls for Episode 11 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Kelly Dempsey deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Ashley should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 12 poll.

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Episode 12, "Roll Out the Red Carpet " Preview Video

The designers land in Los Angeles to create red-carpet looks in the final challenge before Fashion Week. Designer and past "Project Runway" winner Christian Siriano is the guest judge.

Recapalooza!

The recapping crew gains a new perspective this week:

Suzq slices and dices...
Uncle Nick welcomes Merline to the #five club...
Sam is not being whiny...
Democracy Diva would have sent them both home...
Gianni issues an Amber Alert...
Mila was the last woman standing...
Second City Style leaves the printer in the box...
Althea has designer envy...
Alexander is saving his save...
Mollie will not be forgotten...

And Toyouke literally closes it out.

Thank you recappers, next week we head off to LaLa land!

Project Runway Designers Featured at Haiti Fashion Week

Nicholas D'Aurizio and Saphora in Haiti (Saphora is an orphan)

Project Runway Season Eight designer, Nicholas D'Aurizio, talks to us about Haiti Fashion Week.  Thank you Nicholas!

BPR:  Tell us about Haiti Fashion Week.

ND:  Haiti Fashion Week will be November 5 - 8.  There will be a line-up of Haitian designers as well as designers from around the world. 

BPR:  Is this the first year?

ND:  This is the fourth year.

BPR:  Which Project Runway designers will be showing collections?

ND:  Myself, Michelle Lesniak, Gordana Gehlhausen, and Josh Christensen are all confirmed.  Michelle will be showing her "Pin Me / Pierce Me" collection.  Gordana is showing fifteen lingerie designs and fifteen gowns.  Josh is showing fifteen pieces - ten women's and five men's.

Sneak peek of one of Nicholas's designs

Click here to continue.  

Click here for more information about Haiti Fashion Week.

Merline Labissiere - Spring 2016

Although she was not a finalist, Merline Labissiere did present a collection during the season 14 finale show.  

Click here for the full collection.

BPR Interview with Merline Labissiere

Project Runway Season 14 designer, Merline Labissiere, talks about her experience on the show.

A highlight:

BPR:  Are you a full-time designer?

ML:  Yes.

BPR:  Did you watch the previous seasons of the show?

ML: Yes, some of them.

BPR:  After reflection, did you recognize Kini's umbrella dress in your design last night?

ML: No.  I don't even know who he is...  I remember the season with Jeffrey...

BPR:  Season three?  That was a while ago....

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to learn more about Provoke Style Fashion Camp.

Thank you Merline!

Poll - Episode 11 - Your Turn to be the Judge

(l-r):Ashley, Candice, Edmond, Kelly, and Merline
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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 Mel B.

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 11

Every elimination at this stage in the competition is a difficult one. What did you think of the challenge and results? Post your reactions to Episode 11 here.

BPR Party: Episode 11

It's crunch time on Project Runway as we are down to the final five! This week the designers get to spread their creative wings in an avant-garde, 3D challenge. The BPR party crew is here to make your viewing experience more fun. Click on the comment tab to join the party.

Austin Scarlett 2016 Bridal

Project Runway's Austin Scarlett presented his 2016 bridal collection on Oct. 12.  
BPR field reporter Jennifer Mara sends us this report - thanks Jen!

Austin Scarlett can always be counted on for exquisite wedding gowns.  This season he is truly producing a few steps ahead of the rest. Scarlett presented a collection for bridal week pulling out all the stops- hand painted gowns, with removable trains, detachable capes,  among many other interchangeable designs for the modern bride who wants two dresses. He's really thought of everything. 

Austin's use of color and texture is unique and fresh. Pink trim, silver shadow, silver satin...he's really pushing himself as a designer and it's brilliant- his first look entitled "Trillium" is a silk basketweave strapless column gown with sculpted spiraling in the back-a surprise that will make you gasp with exhilaration. (My favorite of the collection.) the material is mesmerizing, up close it looks so intricate - from afar so soft. 

"Mayfair" another brides dream was a silk ball gown made in silk organza with hand painted flowers. Although the dress is available in pink, ivory and white the bride can customize the hand-painted florals in a color of her choice...perhaps to match the wedding's color scheme.

I have always appreciated the architecture of Scarlett's apparel, and now that I am going to be a bride myself, I must say my perspective is even more enthralled with his designs. I'm realizing what a special designer Austin Scarlett is and how lucky each bride that wears his gowns is. I want to be one if those Brides. Thank you for a beautiful showing Austin Scarlett and team. As always you astound me. 

Click here for more photos of Austin Scarlett's designs.

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 10

Our polls for Episode 10 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Kelly Dempsey deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also agreed with the judges and felt that Swapnil should have been the out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 11 poll.

BPR Interview with Swapnil Shinde

Project Runway Season 14 designer, Swapnil Shinde corresponded with us for an email interview.

A highlight:

BPR: Swapnil, although you always created excellent garments and the judges consistently scored you in "the top," you never won a challenge. Do you think that the judges held you to a higher standard? 

SS: I always gave more than a 100%. Whenever I was told that I was not giving my all I realized that maybe the judges expected more, and that's why they FELT I wasn't giving my all - but that doesn't mean that I wasn't giving my 200%. It was their opinion that I wasn't, but I truly gave it my all! The issue was that I never made muslin toiles. I always made the outfits in the main fabric and that's how I ended up saving a lot of time! More so I came all the way from India to the US, so I highly doubt that someone who had spent so much hard earned money would not take such a platform seriously! 

 BPR: Our readers were very surprised by your elimination. Were you surprised as well? Or were you expecting it? 

 SS: Honestly I wasn't surprised at my elimination because my client was not happy and what I sent down the runway was something that got finished in two hours! From the beginning I kept on telling my client that this is your challenge and I want you to be happy and my client eventually was the unhappiest, which is why I feel I deserved to go. But the fact remains that I made 3 looks for her, which speaks highly about me being proactive and not being lazy! Before this challenge there were 9 challenges I had my looks ready for critiquing and fittings. It was just one challenge that my outfit was not ready and that was because I was clueless as to what my client wanted and thus I needed some direction before finishing it, and I didn't have extra fabric either! Having said that this one experience has changed me as a person it's made me stronger!

Click here for the full interview.  

Thank you Swapnil!

Michelle Lesniak at FashioNXT

Photo:  Jeff Wong

Project Runway Season 11 Champion, Michelle Lesniak talks to us about her "Pin Me /Pierce Me" collection presented at FashioNXT on October 9th. 


BPR:  How many times have you participated in FashioNXT?

ML:  This is my third time, but I was also recognized as an "emerging designer" before I appeared on Project Runway.  

BPR:  Wow.  So they sort of discovered you...?

ML:  Yes.

BPR:  This is in your backyard, right? 

ML:  It is.  It's fun, and I definitely have my diva moments...  "I'm closing out the show!"  ...but there is also a lot of pressure.  I'm under a microscope.  Everyone is expecting something really 
big...and beyond....

Photo:  Jeff Wong

 Click here for the full interview and photos of Michelle's collection.

Click here to visit Michelle's website.  

Thanks Michelle!

Viktor Luna at FashioNXT

Photo:  Jeff Wong

Project Runway All-Star, Viktor Luna talks to BPR about his latest collection featured at FashioNXT on October 10th.   Thank you Viktor!

BPR:  How many times have you participated in FashioNXT?

VL: This is my second year!

BPR:  What brought you back?

VL:  Tito is truly one of the hardest-working persons I know.  What keeps us coming back is his professionalism.  He believes in every designer he showcases, and brings the highest-quality platform to give maximum exposure to each designer.  He is humble and caring and we need more people like him in the fashion industry. 

BPR:  What was the inspiration for this collection?

VL: Well, I am always inspired by the future... and also history.  I think you can see some Egyptian influence, and also plastics, and innovative textiles.  It's very difficult to pin down!

Photo:  Jeff Wong

BPR:  What is your favorite look?

VL:  It's hard to choose, but I think one looks sort of sums up the collection.  It has the gold and silver, pleating and the model is wearing glasses.  

Click here for the rest of the interview and for more photos of the collection.

Mondo Guerra at FashioNXT

Photo:  Jeff Wong

Project Runway All-Star Champion, Mondo Guerra, presented his Spring/Summer 2016 collection at FashioNXT in Portland on October 10th.

Fashion Correspondent, Tamara Alazri was there and sends us this report:

Since Project Runway, Mondo Guerra has been known for combining unconventional prints and has shied away from simplicity, but has taken a different approach for his FashionXT 2015 runway show, creating a solid white collection with an 80’s vibe. 

Photo:  Jeff Wong

See-through skirts, bare midriffs, crop-tops and mini jackets were the focus of this collection. It felt very urban cool and the use of colored socks and sandals added flavor to the white color palette. 

Photo:  Jeff Wong

Click here for more photos of Mondo's 20-piece collection. 

Our sincere thanks to photographer Jeff Wong and correspondent Tamara Alazri.  

Seth Aaron Henderson Featured at FashioNXT

Photo:  Jeff Wong

 Project Runway All-Star Champion, Seth Aaron Henderson, presented his Spring/Summer 2016 collection at FashioNXT in Portland on October 10.

Fashion Correspondent, Tamara Alazri was there and sends us this report:


Seth Aaron delivered a polished spring/summer 2016 collection, as expected. It felt slightly schoolgirl rebel without a cause as models looked cool in glasses with their hair swept back. 
 

Photo:  Jeff Wong

There’s always a cartoonish appeal to Seth’s clothes, perhaps because they’re so well tailored. With a black and white color palette, models rocked leather sleeves, neoprene jumpsuits, pin-stripe skirt suits and shirt collars tied around the neck, which felt like a play on gender-neutral fashion. Seth Aaron hit it out of the ballpark with this collection. 

Click here to see more of Seth Aaron Henderson's designs. 

Episode 11, " The Runway's in 3D!" Preview Video

In a fashion-forward challenge, the designers use 3D-printing technology to create avant-garde styles. Guest judge: Mel B.

Recapalooza!

Everyone is talking about this episode and the recappers get to have their say:

Suzq defends the Gunn...
Sam calls out the backstabbers...
Uncle Nick knows the crew...
Gianni had a different auf...
Mila has more details on the production front...
Althea and Alexander weigh in...
Second City Style loves Tim Gunn even more...
And Toyouke sees the condescension.

Thank you recappers, better days lie ahead!

Update:  Don't miss FashionistaForward5!

Swapnil Shinde Spring 2016

Although Swapnil is not a finalist this season, he did create a breathtaking "decoy" collection.  

Click here to see all ten designs. 

 

Project Runway's Kate Pankoke Presents 2016 Bridal at Charity Event

 BPR Field Reporter Jen Mara sends us this report from Kate Pankoke's event.  
Thank you Jen!

A beautiful night tonight at the Marquee club in midtown NYC. Tonight Project Runway's Kate Pankoke supports the cancer-fighting bride during bridal week. 

Lolly's Locks Backstage

Lolly's Locks is a non-profit organization that covers 100 percent of the cost of wigs (generally $1500 - $3000) for cancer patients.  (A cost which modern insurance does not cover, and many patients can not afford.) Lolly's Locks brings a dream to reality. 

After many inspiring words from Lolly's family, friends and "The View's" Joy Behar, it is clear the message here is to leave a mark that lasts past your life -it is the only way you can help humanity. Thank you Lolly for continuing to teach us. 

Each model walked the runway with a Lolly's Locks wig and a stunning gown from the Spring 2016 collection from Elaya Vaughn designed by Project Runway's own Kate Pankoke. The designs are new and fresh. Click here for more photos. 

Lolly's daughters spoke emotionally, thoughtfully and truthfully about the fight, their fight and how they represent their mom. Please help them promote and provide.  Elaya Vaughn gowns are beautiful and the charity bridal show drew attention and funding to this important cause.  Thank you Kate!

Jennifer Mara

Jen and Kate

Poll - Episode 10 - Your Turn to be the Judge

(l-r): Ashley, Candice, Edmond, Kelly, Merline, and Swapnil

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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 Constance Zimmer.

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

Tim Gunn reached his breaking point tonight in the workroom and it was not pretty. What did you think of the challenge and the results? Post your reactions to Episode 10 here.

BPR Party: Episode 10

Well, it looks like we are in for a bit of a trainwreck tonight as Tim Gunn loses his cool in the workroom. It's a dangerous "real woman" challenge for the final six and these always tend to provide more drama than necessary. The BPR party crew doesn't care about any of that, we're just here for the snark and the fun! Click on the comment tab to join the party.

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 9

Our polls for Episode 9 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Ashley Nell Tipton deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You agreed with the judges and felt that Laurie should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 10 poll.

Project Runway All-Star Designers at FashioNXT in Portland Oct. 7-10

SethAaron Henderson, Michelle Lesniak, Mondo Guerra and Viktor Luna are showing their newest designs at FashioNXT in Portland this week.

Seth Aaron spoke with us today about the event.  

A highlight:

BPR:  Seth, how many seasons have you participated in the FashioNXT event?

SH:  This is my fifth year!

BPR:  What keeps you coming back?

SH:  First, the founder, Tito, has become a good friend.  It is his passion to make it great.  He loves it.  He gives it everything he's got.  And, in return it makes us want to do the same.

BPR:  How many looks are you showing this season?

SH:  We are keeping it down to ten.  There are three of us showing on Saturday night and you get us plus thirty models and everything else backstage and it can get kind of hectic.  Ten looks is enough.  Just like on Project Runway, you have to get your point of view across in ten looks - you have to be thoughtful and.....no fillers!

Click here for the full interview.

Click here for more information about FashioNXT.

If any of our readers is able to attend, we would love a field report!

A sneak peek at one of SethAaron's designs

Episode 10, "Crew's All In," Preview Video

Real women receive makeovers. 
Included: Tim Gunn reaches his breaking point with one designer. 
The guest judges are Shiri Appleby and Constance Zimmer, of TV's "UnReal." 

Recapalooza!

The recappers are NOT just fab, in case you're asking:

Suzq breaks down the algorithms...
Uncle Nick will not be bitten by nipple pasties...
Democracy Diva goes on a well reasoned rant...
Sam is not stupid...
Gianni sees a muppet...
Mila talks about fast fashion...
Second City Style has all the quotes and more...
Althea is frustrated...
Alexander is nauseated...
Mollie really loves this show...
And Toyouke brings us home.

Thank you recappers, see you next week!

BPR Interview with Laurie Underwood

Project Runway Season 14 designer, Laurie Underwood talks about her experience on the show.  

A highlight:

BPR:  I have a reader questions from Patrick:  "You've mentioned what an inspiration your daughter Journe is to your design work. What was your favorite childhood outfit?"

LU:  Probably the hot pink and black dresses that my mother made for myself and my older sister.

BPR: So you mom sewed too!   Do you make your daughter's clothes?

LU:  Not as much as people probably think.

BPR:  Who is your best friend from the cast? 

LU:  That would be Ashley Nell Tipton.

BPR:  Have you remained in touch?

LU:  Yes, of course, at least once a week.


Click here for the full interview.

Click here to visit the Wanda Grace website.

Thank you Laurie!

Poll - Episode 9 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: (l-r) Ashley, Candice, Edmond, Kelly, Laurie, Merline, and Swapnil

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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, Ciara, and Yuchin Mao.

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 9

The Project Runway designers went to school tonight to create an outfit that could be sold online. What did you think of the challenge and results? Post your reactions to Episode 9 here.

BPR Party: Episode 9

Settle down now, class! "Yes, Mr. Weinstein." Now I have a very important lesson for all of you "designers" today. So far this semester, we have learned that I own all of your work and creative output. Those pretty papers you signed prior to filming have given me complete control of your mind, bodies and souls.

No Swapnil, you may not use the restroom! I'm tired of you setting off the fire alarm in there. You may only smoke in front of the cameras from here on out!

Now then. The word for today is DRAMA.  I don't really care what you create today, just do it in a way that elicits an emotional response from one of your fellow coworkers, er designers, or the judges. Extra credit if any of you can piss off Tim. Got it?

"Yes, Mr. Weinstein"...

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 8

Our polls for Episode 8 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Candice Cuoco deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Laurie should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 9 poll.

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