We received this brief video about Vincent Libretti who designed the dress of Leanza Cornett for the 70th Academy Awards. This clip shows her giving him credit for the gown.
(Click on the arrow to view the video.)
We asked Vincent about it and this is what he tells us:
I was asked to make the gown by NBC they actually purchased it from me, in turn LEANZA liked it so much she wound up purchasing it from NBC.
vincent
We continue to enjoy learning more about the talented Season 3 designers and their past design work.
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Justin Couture's PR Recap - Episode 6
Back from his vacation we offer up again BPR's guest writer, Justin Couture. We warn you that his recaps contain more than your minimum daily requirement for snark!
Episode 6 or 'Dressed for Stress'
It's a new day at the Atlas and while Michael grooms his already perfection self, I realize that he not only was actually in last week's episode, he WON IT WHILE I WAS AWAY. Newly motivated, he and Robert, wearing manpris, leave their apartment. We hear Vincent ramble on about Bradley and his 401K and In-no-va-tion; I think I might have blacked out a little from his voice because I wake up in a pool of my caramel macchiato feeling strangely refreshed. Alison shows Uli her nearly-empty anti-stress lotion and I really want to know the brand so that I can dash to Sephora and purchase it because I(!) FEEL(!) STRESS! Sorry. But, the lotion isn't sponsored so I'm out of luck. The ladies leave for Parsons ready for a new challenge and I switch to a potentially less stressing pomegranate chai.
At Parsons Heidi walks out in a WTF outfit and I drop my chai because Guy Macy managed once again to dress her in serious head-to-toe fug. Michael not-surprisingly keeps Nazri, who it seems can actually smile(!) and Katie is out. Then Heidi tells them that they've been having it easy lately and for a moment I fear that Guy Macy will step out to dress the remaining designers as the rest of Fleetwood Mac to go along with her homage to Rhiannon (thanks, Project Rungay for that reference). Michael says to the camera that they haven't been easy and Alison says she feels like she's been working for months. Then Robert mentions absurd stress and I want that lotion and my spilled chai and maybe a mani/pedi/massage. Then she tells them that Tim will show them how tough it's going to get tomorrow.
The next morning at the Atlas Tim knocks on the doors of the designers way too early to tell them to get ready and to have no open-toed shoes. When Tim tells this to Vincent for some reason I was imaging Kayne wearing some sort of peek-a-boo slingbacks. Don't ask why. We see scenes of them getting ready including some bad imagery of Vincent's love-handles which causes me more stress. Alison tells Laura "it's a good thing you're wearing your riding outfit in case it's horses" and I find myself a little disappointed in seeing Laura in the same-old breeches/Hermes boots combo. She should have mixed it up with some jodphurs paired with hunt boots because you know she has them.
They get in the van and next thing you know they are in Jersey. While Laura tells us that this part of New Jersey looks bad, Alison mentions humming the theme from the Sopranos and once again I'm back to having theme envy. They pull up at some sort of loading dock and I've a fantasy going on in which they give a group of wayward longshoremen makeovers. But instead this door opens to my worst nightmare ... mountains of trash so I think maybe they are in the home of some obsessive compulsive person that can't throw away a lifetime of TV Guides. Robert doesn't want to work with trash and already I'm worried that the kooky hat potential for Vincent has just gone way up.
Tim, looking strangely hot in a vivid yellow hard hat (I'm kind of getting a Village People vibe from him), tells the designers that they are going to 'source' recycled materials for a garment. After a short speech about garbage (which was the perfect opportunity to refresh my chai so I heard none of it), Tim tells them they have 30 minutes to shove stuff into containers. Michael says that they have to 'think outside the box' so I'm hopeful that Angela won't be sending a frock fashioned out of Lean Cuisine containers with signature rosettes down the runway.
Click here to continue to read.
Episode 6 or 'Dressed for Stress'
It's a new day at the Atlas and while Michael grooms his already perfection self, I realize that he not only was actually in last week's episode, he WON IT WHILE I WAS AWAY. Newly motivated, he and Robert, wearing manpris, leave their apartment. We hear Vincent ramble on about Bradley and his 401K and In-no-va-tion; I think I might have blacked out a little from his voice because I wake up in a pool of my caramel macchiato feeling strangely refreshed. Alison shows Uli her nearly-empty anti-stress lotion and I really want to know the brand so that I can dash to Sephora and purchase it because I(!) FEEL(!) STRESS! Sorry. But, the lotion isn't sponsored so I'm out of luck. The ladies leave for Parsons ready for a new challenge and I switch to a potentially less stressing pomegranate chai.
At Parsons Heidi walks out in a WTF outfit and I drop my chai because Guy Macy managed once again to dress her in serious head-to-toe fug. Michael not-surprisingly keeps Nazri, who it seems can actually smile(!) and Katie is out. Then Heidi tells them that they've been having it easy lately and for a moment I fear that Guy Macy will step out to dress the remaining designers as the rest of Fleetwood Mac to go along with her homage to Rhiannon (thanks, Project Rungay for that reference). Michael says to the camera that they haven't been easy and Alison says she feels like she's been working for months. Then Robert mentions absurd stress and I want that lotion and my spilled chai and maybe a mani/pedi/massage. Then she tells them that Tim will show them how tough it's going to get tomorrow.
The next morning at the Atlas Tim knocks on the doors of the designers way too early to tell them to get ready and to have no open-toed shoes. When Tim tells this to Vincent for some reason I was imaging Kayne wearing some sort of peek-a-boo slingbacks. Don't ask why. We see scenes of them getting ready including some bad imagery of Vincent's love-handles which causes me more stress. Alison tells Laura "it's a good thing you're wearing your riding outfit in case it's horses" and I find myself a little disappointed in seeing Laura in the same-old breeches/Hermes boots combo. She should have mixed it up with some jodphurs paired with hunt boots because you know she has them.They get in the van and next thing you know they are in Jersey. While Laura tells us that this part of New Jersey looks bad, Alison mentions humming the theme from the Sopranos and once again I'm back to having theme envy. They pull up at some sort of loading dock and I've a fantasy going on in which they give a group of wayward longshoremen makeovers. But instead this door opens to my worst nightmare ... mountains of trash so I think maybe they are in the home of some obsessive compulsive person that can't throw away a lifetime of TV Guides. Robert doesn't want to work with trash and already I'm worried that the kooky hat potential for Vincent has just gone way up.
Tim, looking strangely hot in a vivid yellow hard hat (I'm kind of getting a Village People vibe from him), tells the designers that they are going to 'source' recycled materials for a garment. After a short speech about garbage (which was the perfect opportunity to refresh my chai so I heard none of it), Tim tells them they have 30 minutes to shove stuff into containers. Michael says that they have to 'think outside the box' so I'm hopeful that Angela won't be sending a frock fashioned out of Lean Cuisine containers with signature rosettes down the runway.Click here to continue to read.
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Men Love Project Runway
Here is a note I received from a friend:
Watched the program last night. I was disappointed in the one they threw out. The weird guy with the glasses and the funky dress that she couldn't walk in should have gone. Laura sure liked the one they let go. I think she looked at her as almost a daughter plus her dislike for the guy with the black rimmed glasses. (As you can see I have all the names down pat.) The guy with the tattoos did a great job and probably should have won. I liked his outfit better than Michael.
Not that I watch this program.
buddy
Any other men out there want to admit that they watch? Your spouses and sweethearts are telling us anyway... might as well confess....
Watched the program last night. I was disappointed in the one they threw out. The weird guy with the glasses and the funky dress that she couldn't walk in should have gone. Laura sure liked the one they let go. I think she looked at her as almost a daughter plus her dislike for the guy with the black rimmed glasses. (As you can see I have all the names down pat.) The guy with the tattoos did a great job and probably should have won. I liked his outfit better than Michael.
Not that I watch this program.
buddy
Any other men out there want to admit that they watch? Your spouses and sweethearts are telling us anyway... might as well confess....
From The Mailbox
Good morning! Welcome to BPR News Weekend. Here is an article about Heidi Klum, and here is another. We can't get enough of our lovely Heidi-The-Body-Supermodel-Producer-Wife-and-Mother extraordinaire!
This LA Times article describes what Andrae Gonzalo, Daniel Franco and Kirsten Ehrig like to see on the red carpet.
This describes another fashion don't...and here is more Heidi! Thanks, Wendie!
Recapalooza!
Uncle Nick gives the Inside Dish on Episode 6....
The Chicago Tribune's Maureen Ryan is a true Runway addict...
Two of our favorite BeePeRs have rookie submissions this week: give some love to Scuba Otter and Tom...
The Chicago Tribune's Maureen Ryan is a true Runway addict...
Two of our favorite BeePeRs have rookie submissions this week: give some love to Scuba Otter and Tom...
Unicorns are sobbing at Naturally Blonde...
Schnaufblog has a great quiz you'll want to check out...
When we see cheese, we usually think of Daniel Franco. The Quiet One has different designs on that concept... (And a Happy Birthday, too!)
Capitol Hill Barbie is consistently good...
And still more! Here's Elisa and Sam and Bad Girls and Style Bard and The Gaze and Blogizzle and Chelsea and Spikewriter and don't forget our early recappers too. Happy reading!
Friday, August 18, 2006
Transcript of Alison's Exit Interview
Click here to read the transcript of Alison Kelly's exit interview from the Bravo video page. Thanks once again to the anonymous one for the transcript!
Episode Seven Speculation
Check out the preview video on Bravo and consider what the next challenge could be. We have already had suggestions that it could be Martha Stewart because of the "everyday" hint. Another suggestion is Rachel Ray. Is it someone's mom? What do you think?
ETA: This is a photo of Heidi's mom - sorry I couldn't find a better one. So many of you were suggesting her that I thought I would post a photo. Hmmmm....
Daniel Franco at Fashion Week!
Here is a note from Daniel Franco:
Dear BPR,
Yes it's true. yes it's official. Integrity wins in the end! "Following Bliss" is right on for when we DO follow our bliss, good fortune follows us too. Sing-a-long time! Daniel Franco where did you go? Daniel Franco where did you go- oh? New York Fashion Week at Stylelounge, sponsored by Nikon USA for a one man show - oh! When? September 11th, 2006 at 3pm will be the moment. What's my direction? You know I have a fatal fetish for hyper quality and sleek tailoring, but it's all now being filtered through this vibe:
"The fact of global warming is a call to action from designers to re-imagine luxury for this 'new-warmer-now'. We must re-evaluate garment construction, (ie. removing ALL excess weight) fabric selection (Purely natural fibers only) and styling (dramatic breezy cuts for evening and the tailored goods should be sleek, modern and smart)."
Daniel Franco
So please wish me your best, as I only respond to the best in everything. I am thrilled, nervous, ecstatic, euphoric, inspired, afraid, and blissy all day long and will be for the next 3 weeks. This is the next phase to my career. I fell in Season 2 to rise again here and now, so thank you for your continued support and your beautiful attention, BPR.
And to Alison, or any other designer that fell in the 3 seasons, remember life continues and all things come to fruition in the right time. Knowing it's alright makes it right. So 'Shine on you crazy diamonds'... and do what ya gots ta do! Let it all be known in your craft and in your passion. Create create create!
Till we meet again,
df
Click on the invitation below to see the details.
Dear BPR,Yes it's true. yes it's official. Integrity wins in the end! "Following Bliss" is right on for when we DO follow our bliss, good fortune follows us too. Sing-a-long time! Daniel Franco where did you go? Daniel Franco where did you go- oh? New York Fashion Week at Stylelounge, sponsored by Nikon USA for a one man show - oh! When? September 11th, 2006 at 3pm will be the moment. What's my direction? You know I have a fatal fetish for hyper quality and sleek tailoring, but it's all now being filtered through this vibe:
"The fact of global warming is a call to action from designers to re-imagine luxury for this 'new-warmer-now'. We must re-evaluate garment construction, (ie. removing ALL excess weight) fabric selection (Purely natural fibers only) and styling (dramatic breezy cuts for evening and the tailored goods should be sleek, modern and smart)."
Daniel Franco
So please wish me your best, as I only respond to the best in everything. I am thrilled, nervous, ecstatic, euphoric, inspired, afraid, and blissy all day long and will be for the next 3 weeks. This is the next phase to my career. I fell in Season 2 to rise again here and now, so thank you for your continued support and your beautiful attention, BPR.
And to Alison, or any other designer that fell in the 3 seasons, remember life continues and all things come to fruition in the right time. Knowing it's alright makes it right. So 'Shine on you crazy diamonds'... and do what ya gots ta do! Let it all be known in your craft and in your passion. Create create create!
Till we meet again,
df
Click on the invitation below to see the details.
Thursday, August 17, 2006
From The Mailbox
First, here is the EW interview with Alison. Thanks to ALL who sent the link. This article mentions celebrities have discovered Uli Herzner's designs. Yay - go Uli! Thanks Marie & Jeremy.A couple of our readers have written to Tresemme to ask about Michael being featured in the ad along with Nazri. Here is the first response to Allison: (BPR reader Daniel received a similar response.)
Hi Allison,
I received your message regarding the Icon Challenge ad. The TRESemme ad is actually a two page spread. One page is product focused (the one you're referring to), and the other page features Michael and Nazri. However, as the prize announcement indicated, that feature won't be shown until it runs in Elle's October issue. That said, I've seen the ad, and it definitely covers Michael and Nazri and shows the fabulous outfit. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Thanks much,
Amanda
Amanda Shaker
Corporate Communication Associate
Alberto Culver
Here is an LA.Comfidential report on the Museum of Television and Radio Event featuring many of our Season Two designers.
Speaking of Season Two - It seems that Ralph Fiennes is just like us - A PR fan. Thanks everyone who sent this!Last, Nina Callaway sends us her fabulous interview with Austin Scarlett. Before you read it, try to guess who Austin's favorite Season Three designer is!
Transcript of Tim's Podcast - Waste Not
Bettie is taking a break this week, so we once again extend our heartfelt thanks to the anonymous "MT" for transcribing Tim's podcast. To be honest - I haven't even been able to FIND the podcast yet, so it is wonderful to have this!
Tim’s Podcast, Episode 6
Hi, I’m Tim Gunn, and this is my Podcast for Episode 6. Heidi, in her delivery of this challenge, doesn’t really set it up with any kind of detail. Or even broad stroke for that matter. She says to the designers “things are going to get a lot tougher.” I even believe she says “you’ve had it pretty easy up 'til now” – there’s a look of shock on all the designers’ faces – “we’ve had it easy until now? What’s going to happen?”
Click here to continue.
Tim’s Podcast, Episode 6
Hi, I’m Tim Gunn, and this is my Podcast for Episode 6. Heidi, in her delivery of this challenge, doesn’t really set it up with any kind of detail. Or even broad stroke for that matter. She says to the designers “things are going to get a lot tougher.” I even believe she says “you’ve had it pretty easy up 'til now” – there’s a look of shock on all the designers’ faces – “we’ve had it easy until now? What’s going to happen?”
Click here to continue.
Early Recaps
The Manolo wants to have lunch with Ms. Garcia...
Even Mark Harris thinks the producers are meddling...
The Project Rungay boys always keep it fun...
Tiffany loves Michael. BPR loves Tiffany!
Shawn - the fastest recapper there is. Period.
Mags: The Great Travesty #2....
Amber has us LOL'n with her take on the "zaftig" Alexandra...
Moi is blogging from the beach this week...
Jeffrey's creeping up the scoreboard at The Lipstick Mystic...
Tammy keeps it positive, we like that....
Jesse defends Jersey...
And here's more: Toyouke and Miz Shoes and Jen's Snarkfest and Jayne minus Jeff. See you Saturday for the 'palooza!
Even Mark Harris thinks the producers are meddling...
The Project Rungay boys always keep it fun...
Tiffany loves Michael. BPR loves Tiffany!
Shawn - the fastest recapper there is. Period.
Mags: The Great Travesty #2....
Amber has us LOL'n with her take on the "zaftig" Alexandra...
Moi is blogging from the beach this week...
Jeffrey's creeping up the scoreboard at The Lipstick Mystic...
Tammy keeps it positive, we like that....
Jesse defends Jersey...
And here's more: Toyouke and Miz Shoes and Jen's Snarkfest and Jayne minus Jeff. See you Saturday for the 'palooza!
For Alison
From her MySpace bulletin this a.m. (entry titled "shock & awe"):
thanks everyone foremost for all of the support...
just so you know this happened over 3 months ago so i am at peace with the entire situation and on top of the world. i am literally fulfilling my dreams. i am launching a collection exclusively for www.shopbop.com during fashionweek in september of gorgeous dresses and jackets.
i also ran into emmett mcCarthey lastnight and have something planned with him as well. stay tuned for details. love you all...so flattered by the controversy actually.
the today show is having a fashionshow for me this morning at 9am in NYC
www.alison-kelly.com
x
Let's give Alison some of our BPR love this morning.
ETA: Click here for Alison's exit video on the Today Show this morning.
thanks everyone foremost for all of the support...just so you know this happened over 3 months ago so i am at peace with the entire situation and on top of the world. i am literally fulfilling my dreams. i am launching a collection exclusively for www.shopbop.com during fashionweek in september of gorgeous dresses and jackets.
i also ran into emmett mcCarthey lastnight and have something planned with him as well. stay tuned for details. love you all...so flattered by the controversy actually.
the today show is having a fashionshow for me this morning at 9am in NYC
www.alison-kelly.com
x
Let's give Alison some of our BPR love this morning.
ETA: Click here for Alison's exit video on the Today Show this morning.
Congratulations Michael
It was a tough challenge and you rose to the occasion giving us the first back-to-back win from Season 3. You've got one more garment for that 'Wall of Fame' and a graceful win to show us that you are looking to live up to that note that you carried in your pocket throughout the show.Well done, Michael.
Your Turn To Be The Judge VI
This week you get to be Nina Garcia, Heidi Klum, Michael Kors and Rachel Zoe. We have two polls for you. Click here to tell us who should have won. Click here to tell us who should have been out. Each day you can vote in each poll until it is closed.
ETA: These polls are hosted by a service called Pollhost which is free and fun, but has some pop-up advertising.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Reactions to Episode 6
There were many unknowns going into Episode 6. Did the judges make the right calls? Post your reactions here.
Episode 6 Party!
The only thing better than a new episode of Project Runway is a new Project Runway party on BPR. Here you will find all of the people across the country who you wish were watching with you in your living room. Sassy snark is most welcome in our party room. So grab your beverage of choice, pull up a chair and get yourself comfy - it's Project Runway party time!
New to the party room? Come on in! But first, please review our commenting guidelines. Have fun!
New to the party room? Come on in! But first, please review our commenting guidelines. Have fun!
BPR Live Play-By-Play: Episode 6
Tbone is back this week with live play-by-play coverage of Episode 6. Those of you stuck without Bravo this evening can follow along to find out will be in and who will be auf! Remember, comments on this thread are for Tbone only. Everyone else, report to the party room above!
T.G.I.W.
Wow, check out the Bravo auctions for the "Iconic Statement" challenge. If any of our readers ever wins one of these, we would love to hear about how it looks in "real life" and why you purchased it. Seriously now, please let us know.
Late recaps: Here is one from The Advocate and another from our friend AJ at Naturally Blonde. At BPR we absolutely love Television Without Pity and have this site permanently linked. The TwoP recap generally comes out a little late for our Saturday recapalooza. Here is a link to the latest.
Have you signed our Tim Gunn 'Sexiest Man Alive' petition yet? Click here for more.
There is a new interview up today with Bradley at TV.com. Thanks Wendie!
Meanwhile, Bradley has sent us a quick update:
Is everyone ready for tonight? As always, we will have our play-by-play, party thread and reactions post open. Come join the fun!
Late recaps: Here is one from The Advocate and another from our friend AJ at Naturally Blonde. At BPR we absolutely love Television Without Pity and have this site permanently linked. The TwoP recap generally comes out a little late for our Saturday recapalooza. Here is a link to the latest.
Have you signed our Tim Gunn 'Sexiest Man Alive' petition yet? Click here for more.
There is a new interview up today with Bradley at TV.com. Thanks Wendie!
Meanwhile, Bradley has sent us a quick update:
Hey guys, Just wanted to say hello to everyone and say thanks for all the support! I'm well and working on new things daily. For the first time we are offering direct buying through my site, which will be updated with new pieces continuously. Also, I'm working on a whole new collection and am looking forward to having a show. Thanks again and good wishes. Bradley
Click here to visit Bradley's Mountains, Rivers & Peacocks.
Is everyone ready for tonight? As always, we will have our play-by-play, party thread and reactions post open. Come join the fun!
Results 'In' - You Were the Judge V
Our Poll Results are in for Episode 5. 48% of you thought that Bradley should have been out. 69% of you thought that Michael should have won. Click on each photo to see all of the results.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
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