Under The Gunn Finale Recap - Fashion Nexus

Click here for an UTG finale recap from Shannon at Fashion Nexus.  

Thank you Shannon for faithfully recapping all season!

Project Accessory Episode 8 Recap From Second City Style

Here are the memorable quotes from the finale of Project Accessory:

“I don’t know what’s going to happen yet, so I’m not so stressed out about it.” – Rich

“It’s a grown up, bohemian girl, tomboy.” – Nina

“If they don’t come out right, or they don’t come out at all, I’m gonna be in bad shape.” – Brian

“I think Brian is running without a plan.” – Rich

“There’s like, a dark streak running through my design aesthetic.” – Rich

“If it’s gonna look like something you just grabbed from your garage, don’t do it.” – Diego

Click here for the full recap from our friends at Second City Style.

Project Accessory Episode 7 recap from Courtney A. Hammonds

Is it Haute or Insect Couture?

Joyeuses Fetes and Buone Feste BPRs! It’s your Image Architect, Courtney A. Hammonds. Last week acclaimed designer Kenneth Cole and this week Insect Couture? The things 5 designers have to go through (smile!) Oh, I started my hellos with Happy Holidays in French and Italian.

Episode 7 Highlights:

The designers were taken on an inspiration trip to chic yet creepy Evolution in the SOHO district of New York City. Evolution is an eccentric shop that sells all types of natural history collectibles, where countless creative minds go for inspiration. The designers were given an evening gown from Elie Tahari and were asked to create accessory pieces inspired by their bug/insects to enrich the gowns. This week all is on the line because not one but two designers will be eliminated. PRESSURE! The designers were given a budget of $200.00.

The bug/insect selections were endless. Diego again plays it safe and picks a beautiful but practical butterfly; Christina picks a green leaf something; Brian (no comment); Nina overcame her expressed fear of insects and picked a spider. Last, Rich (my on again off again fan favorite) selected a distinctive creature (Beetle).

Sidebar: I should mention all the bugs were dead.

I guess I should have started with the gown assortment! Brian was given first dibs based on last week’s exhibition. He picked an elegant black gown; Christina picked the most decorative piece with embroidery (green accents); Rich picked an Angelina Jolie inspired dress (maroon) and Nina picked a cream number. OK, you should be caught up.

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Project Accessory Episode 7 Recap from Second City Style

Our friends at Second City Style offer these memorable quotes from episode seven:

“Christina goes for the crazy dress, and that’s crazy.” –Nina

“It’s like walking off a plank of a pirate ship.” –Rich

“That store is like the inside of my brain.” –Rich

“I’m inspired by the dress. I’m thinking modern bohemian princess.” –Christina

“Rich is very weird. It’s like, uh, he’s doing an autopsy on a bug.” –Diego

“I like noises, especially when I know it’s annoying people.” –Diego

“His model looks like she just came out of the cemetery.” –Diego

“I feel like your model was in Hurricane Irene.” –Molly

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Project Accessory Episode 4 Recap from Courtney A. Hammonds

BPRs, please welcome a new contributing writer - Mr. Courtney A. Hammonds from the Fashion and Retail Merchandising Dept. at The Art Institute of Atlanta. Thank you Courtney!



Project Accessory’ Episode 4 November 17, 2011 Recap:
The Most Coveted Accessory: THE HANDBAG!


Salutations “Project Accessory” Recap Readers! It’s your Image Architect, Courtney A. Hammonds. It is my pleasure to highlight this week’s episode.

Enough about me... let’s RECAP!

Episode 4 Highlights: Project Accessory Host, Molly Sims informs the designers that she has a tiny surprise in the workroom. What could this be? The contestants enter the workroom to see the creative director of eBay Fashion, Andrea Linett.

Side Note: It’s astonishing how the most nondescript people obtain…… (I will keep my thoughts to myself.)
Hint: eBay!

Let the recapping commence! The designers were instructed to select a clear box that contained items belonging to a select group of stylish women. The contestants selected the boxes based upon last week’s challenge scores (highest to lowest.)
The goal of this challenge was for each competitor to design a handbag based on their client’s personality and style. After a 15 minute consultation with their clients the designers went to Mood, selected fabulous fabrics and designed innovative bags.

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Click here for Courtney's website.

Project Accessory Episode 2 Recap from Second City Style

Click here for a recap and memorable quotes from the Project Accessory "Sole Searching" challenge.

From The Mailbox

Click here to watch Tim Gunn on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. (Tim arrives about halfway through the show.)



Click here for an exit interview with Rafael Cox.

Seth Aaron Henderson is recapping season 9 for Marie Claire. Click here for his view of the premiere.

Click here for Elisa's recap of the premiere.

From The Mailbox

Please welcome a new recapper, Kenda!

Tampa's Creative Loafing looks at the Project Runway Finale Show. (Purists beware, there are photos of the finale designs.)

CBS New York reviews Malan Breton's SS11 Collection here.

Tim Gunn is at The Mall of America tonight. Click here for more information.

Click here for a new interview with Casanova.

From the Mailbox

Click here for a "behind-the-scenes" tour of the Project Runway set with Heidi Klum.

Click here for Heidi's favorite things.

Click here for a new interview with AJ Thouvenot.

Click here for an episode 4 recap from GirlyShoes.

From The Mailbox

Photo: Katy Winn/Getty Images for IMG; Hyperion

Click here for a fresh interview with Nina Garcia.

Piperlime is hosting the Project Runway cast as well as Rachel Zoe at 93 Mercer St on September 10th for Fashion's Night Out.
Click here for more.

Click here for an episode 2 recap from The New Old Biddy.

Click here for katnap's take.

From The Mailbox

Photo courtesy of Daniel Feld

Project Runway Season Five designer, Daniel Feld created this dress for Perez Hilton's 32nd Birthday Celebration. Click here for more information.

Christian Siriano will be dressing Melania Trump for the Met Ball on Monday. Click here for the item from NYMag.

Click here for a finale recap from Oakland's Fashion Examiner.

From The Mailbox

Photo: Nick Verreos

Nick Verreos attends Christiane King's Fashion Show on January 14th.

Ben Chmura offers his insights after watching episode one.

The New Old Biddy is back with her recap of the season seven premiere.

Michael Kors has opened a new store in Chicago. Click here for details.

Early Recaps from Christopher Straub, Carol Hannah Whitfield, Tim Gunn and More

Click here for Tim Gunn's video recap of episode one from his facebook page.

Click here for Christopher Straub's recap on RealityWanted.com.

Click here for Carol Hannah's blog at People.com.

Click here for Tim Gunn's blog on myLifetime.com. A highlight:

Ping Wu: oh Ping. Ping declared that her designs look best on a human form. Shouldn't that be true for all fashion designers? In any case, I found it to be troublesome that she draped her look on herself, rather than using a dress form. Why? For the same reason that I wouldn't permit my students at Parsons to design for themselves: It removes the element of objectivity; that is, you're only looking at how the design looks on you and, consequently, aren't considering how it will look on someone else. It's very problematic, in my view. Ping made separates. On the bottom, she used an ombréd satin to create a shape that I can best describe as being "diaperesque." Her top was a loosely draped shawl/cape that was given more shape, thankfully, by virtue of it being tucked into the bottom piece (the diaper) and held secure by a one-shoulder strap. Ping topped it all off with a cloche (OK) and draped another textile over her model's arm (why?). Ping?

Click here for a hilarious recap from Movieline.

Recappers, please continue to send in your links for the Recapalooza this weekend. Thanks everyone!

Monday Morning Mailbox

Click here for more information about Irina's holiday design.

Christian Siriano will be signing copies of "Fierce Style" on Thursday night at Book Revue in Huntington, New York. Click here for more information.

Tim Gunn takes a stand against Domestic Violence. Click here for the story from fellow blogger, "Beauty Junkies Unite."

Click here for "Five Questions with Tim Gunn" from The San Francisco Chronicle.

Click here for Lorraine's recap of episode 7.

From The Mailbox

Epperson speaks!

Hmmmm...where have I seen that green print fabric that he is sitting on? I know I recognize it from somewhere...

AJ sends in a late-but-still-great recap of episode 2.

Be sure to check out Carol Hannah Whitfield's etsy shop.

TV Guide gives us a preview of Tim Gunn's comic. The release date is Sept. 10th.

From The Mailbox

Photo courtesy of ProjectRunway.com.

First we have a couple of late recaps! Click here for Nick Verreos.

Click here for Girlyshoes.

This is really cute! Check out "Project Gunnway..."

More from Uncle Nick (and Season Six) here.

Click here for a dose of Tim Gunn. I'm imagining Tim shopping at Ralph's in his suit... Awwww....

Here is an interesting interview with Christian Siriano.

Finally, here is a TVGuide exit interview with Suede.



Stay tuned BPRs, I am working on an Episode Eleven Trivia Contest with some fabulous prizes. I'll post it within the hour.

The Recap of The Manolo - Episode 8

Click here for The Manolo's take on Double 0 Fashion.

The Recap of The Manolo - Episode 5

The Manolo appreciates the many charms of Ms. Shields...

Clutch us to your ample bosom, Giant Goddess Brooke! Teach us to be nice to annoying persons with consciously outre hairstyles and studied personality traits. We are your votaries!

Click here to read the entire post. Thanks Manolo!

From The Mailbox

David Gilmore at Prettyontheoutside has posted his sketches of Blayne and Stella. Love these!

Project Stunway is back!

There is still time to vote in our Episode Four poll.

You have predicted that Kenley, Terri and Daniel will be the final three.

From The Mailbox

First something fun from Stylastic. Thanks Henry. Click here for more.

Next, we have a couple of new recaps:
One Girl's Opinion.

Cliffie.

And, just in case you missed it.... Girlyshoes.

Click here for an LA Times look at The Magical Elves, reality programming and the ongoing lawsuit....