Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 7

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

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 8 poll.

Layana Aguilar at Aruba Fashion Week

BPR at the Project Runway Season 12 Finale

One of the best things about attending the finale show is meeting the newest designers! 

Sandro, Sue, Karen, Miranda, Timothy, Angela

Angela has red hair now - she is adorable!  Miranda and Angie joined us for lunch along with Bert Keeter and April Johnston.

The other "best thing" about the finale show is seeing so many alums...

Ben, Layana, Samantha, Tu

We have posted many candid shots on our facebook page.

It is impossible to list all of the designers we saw - can you calculate how many Project Runway designers there are total from all seasons?  (Don't forget that Daniel Franco was in two casts.)

Hmmmm....

Heidi announced that there was an "unconventional materials" look in each collection - Justin's was amazing.  We understand that the "fringe" in his look was created with pipettes.  Perhaps like these...

Helen's opening look was fabulous - the color especially.  It's hard to tell what her unconventional look was created from, but we understand that it may have been some sort of silicon baking sheets - not sure!

Alexander's final look was very dramatic and received the most applause.

After the show, we always do an informal survey of "which collection was your favorite?"  This season  it seemed that Justin had the most fans - with Kate, Dom, Helen and Alexandria also frequently mentioned.

Laura K. - I am going on record to say that Alexandria's collection was my personal favorite.  She did a lot of separates and there were so many details (the POCKETS, the HATS...) that I felt like I couldn't take it all in.  She had me back at her home visit when she let us know that she teaches children to sew at "Camp Couture."  As a mom of five and a sewing teacher - I just have to root for her!  

Scarlett - I liked Alexandra's the best as well! And don't forget that her first look (she opened with her unconventional challenge garment - phone books were involved!) got applause. I felt that I knew her girl and that she took us on a cohesive journey. Loved her styling, too. 

Tbone - Three for three from Team BPR on Alexandria's collection. Very sophisticated separates, it was clear she put a ton of work and love into this. Everything looked very well made and expensive. The judges will respond well to this collection, I think. When she took her turn on the runway for the final walk, she was wiping away a tear from her eye. This was her moment on the big stage and she knew what it meant.

Layana Aguilar Spring/Summer Lookbook

Project Runway Season 11 designer, Layana Aguilar, presents her Spring/Summer Collection.

Click here to shop.

BPR Interview with Layana Aguilar

Layana Aguilar talks about her experience on Project Runway Season 11.

A highlight:

BPR: When I saw that you were wearing the same hat that was featured in your collection, I could identify it as yours. Did you do that on purpose? Did you want the fans to be able to identify your collection? 

 LA: Yes. We all decided to be a little rebellious. We were a little upset that our collections had to be secret. I wore the hat, Richard wore the glasses and Samantha made a blouse with her fabric the day before.

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to see Layana's Fashion Week Collection.

Click here for Layana's website.

Thank you Layana!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 4

Our polls for Episode 4 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Layana Aquilar deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also disagreed with the judges and thought that Patricia should have been the out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 5 poll.

Own a Piece of Project Runway History

This winning design by Kate Pankoke and Layana Aguilar is currently holding the highest price in this week's auctions -  $1200!!!!

Click here to see all of the auctions and to place your bids.

More Photos from the HP Project Runway Designer Reunion Party

Project Runway season 4 designer, Jack Mackenroth, sends us more photos from the event - thanks Jack!

Richard Hallmarq, Jack Mackenroth, Benjamin Mach, Layana Aguilar

Jack Mackenroth and Michelle Lesniak Franklin

Click here to continue.

Project Runway Season 11 Finale Collections

All Photos Getty Images

Photos of Project Runway Season 11 Finale Collections below. Three finalists and five decoy collections were shown.

All "Collection" photos:  New York Magazine.

Layana Aquilar
Daniel Esquivel
Samantha Black
Richard Hallmarq
Michelle Lesniak Franklin 
Amanda Valentine
Stanley Hudson
Patricia Michaels

Click here to comment.

Meet Season 11 Designers at Lord & Taylor Feb 16th

Project Runway Season 11 designers, Samantha Black and Layana Aguilar will be at the Lord & Taylor Flagship store 424 Fifth Avenue New York NY 2nd Floor on Saturday Feb 16th from 2-4 PM.  

The public is welcome.

Click here for more information.

Meet Layana Aguilar

Layana Aguilar, 28 - Hometown: Valadares, Brazil; Resides in New York, NY

Project Runway Season 11 Designers!

The Project Runway Season 11 designers are: 

Amanda Valentine, 31 - Hometown: Lincoln, NE; Resides in Nashville, TN 
Benjamin Mach, 35 - Hometown: Sydney, Australia; Resides in London, England 
Cindy Marlatt, 59 - Hometown: Kent, WA; Resides in Kent, WA 
Daniel Esquivel, 48 - Hometown: Austin, TX; Resides in Austin, TX 
Emily Pollard, 24 - Hometown: Richfield, OH; Resides in Falls Church, VA 
James Martinez, 29 - Hometown: Dallas, TX; Resides in Dallas, TX 
Joseph Aaron Segal, 30 - Hometown: Framingham, MA; Resides in Providence, RI 
Katelyn Pankoke, 23 - Hometown: Parkland, FL; Resides in Chicago, IL 
Layana Aguilar, 28 - Hometown: Valadares, Brazil; Resides in New York, NY 
Mat Arthur, 30 - Hometown: Hammond, LA; Resides in New Orleans, LA 
Michelle Lesniak Franklin, 34 - Hometown: Portland, OR; Resides in Portland, OR 
Patricia Michaels, 46 - Hometown: Taos, NM; Resides in Taos, NM 
Richard Hallmarq, 40 - Hometown: Sacramento, CA; Resides in Sacramento, CA 
Samantha Black, 28 - Hometown: Bronx, NY/ Fairfield, CT; Resides in Brooklyn, NY 
Stanley Hudson, 45- Hometown: Pomona, CA; Resides in West Hollywood, CA 
Tu Nakchat, 26 - Hometown: Chacheangsao, Thailand; Resides in Springfield, VA