Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Preview Video - Tim Gunn's Guide to Style
Watch the preview video for Tim Gunn's Guide to Style featuring JeAnne Swinley, a woman that has already gone a physical transformation. Now she seeks the help of Tim Gunn and Veronica Webb to complete her journey to fabulous. Click here for the Yahoo preview, a different segment from that same episode.
An interview with Tim is featured in The Academic Life. It includes this spoken interview:
Thanks Vimala.
Monday, September 10, 2007
From The Mailbox
Tim Gunn and Veronica Webb at the Catherine Malandrino Show.
Reality Blurred rounds up the reviews on Tim Gunn's Guide to Style.
Here is Twistie's review from the new "Manolo For the Big Girl" blog, and don't miss Moi's recap. If any other BPRs are planning to recap the show, please let us know.
Here is an interview with Michael Kors in the Wall Street Journal. Thanks Anne.
I enjoyed this interview with Laura Bennett from Reuters:
Woodstock channeled his inner showgirl when model Camilla strutted out in a bright yellow top hat and matching dress with beaded top and sassy skirt made of feathers.
"I put Woodstock in a little bitty dress. I used dyed ostrich feathers," said designer Laura Bennett, the "Project Runway" finalist from the Bravo show last fall.
But it was her vision of Pig Pen in clouds of light brown tulle and a copper jersey gown that almost stopped the show.
"Pig Pen was a little bit more of a challenge," Bennett told Reuters. "He's known for his grunge aesthetic. I wanted to give him some of my glam."
Here is an interview with Alison Kelly. Thanks Anne.
Here is a little bit more about the "Snoopy in Fashion" Show.
The reviews are unanimous - Laura Bennett's designs are a hit!
Saturday, September 08, 2007
BPR Exclusive - Snoopy in Fashion Report
BPR ace field reporter Nancy T gives us this report from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
On September 7, the designs of Laura Bennett were featured in MetLife’s Snoopy in Fashion show at Fashion Week. She’s getting to be an old pro at this, since it’s the third time her styles have appeared in the Bryant Park tents in the last year. She was in good company, with fashions from big-name designers (Mizrahi, Betsey Johnson, Liz Claiborne, Heatherette) and celebrities (Kristen Chenoweth, Whoopi Goldberg). The show was noisy, flashy and packed to standing room only with over 1200 attendees from fashion, media, and entertainment.
Unlike most Fashion Week shows, this event could almost be thought of as a Project Runway challenge: Take a Peanuts comic strip theme, and create something ‘signature’ and wearable. Most of the results were great, but I think Laura would have won the challenge. Laura found the essence of two Peanuts characters – Woodstock and Pigpen – and recreated their moods, movement, and appearances, while maintaining her trademark glamorous style.
Woodstock was a canary yellow confection that bounced as Laura’s Project Runway model Camilla flirtily shook her tail feathers.
Pigpen was a sparkly reddish brown gown, form-fitting and sexy but with a cloud of brown tulle at the shoulders.
I think Laura rocked the show --but, watch the video and judge for yourself!
Click here to read more.
On September 7, the designs of Laura Bennett were featured in MetLife’s Snoopy in Fashion show at Fashion Week. She’s getting to be an old pro at this, since it’s the third time her styles have appeared in the Bryant Park tents in the last year. She was in good company, with fashions from big-name designers (Mizrahi, Betsey Johnson, Liz Claiborne, Heatherette) and celebrities (Kristen Chenoweth, Whoopi Goldberg). The show was noisy, flashy and packed to standing room only with over 1200 attendees from fashion, media, and entertainment.Unlike most Fashion Week shows, this event could almost be thought of as a Project Runway challenge: Take a Peanuts comic strip theme, and create something ‘signature’ and wearable. Most of the results were great, but I think Laura would have won the challenge. Laura found the essence of two Peanuts characters – Woodstock and Pigpen – and recreated their moods, movement, and appearances, while maintaining her trademark glamorous style.
Woodstock was a canary yellow confection that bounced as Laura’s Project Runway model Camilla flirtily shook her tail feathers.
Pigpen was a sparkly reddish brown gown, form-fitting and sexy but with a cloud of brown tulle at the shoulders.
I think Laura rocked the show --but, watch the video and judge for yourself!
Click here to read more.
Snoopy in Fashion by Laura Bennett
Here are two creations by Season 3 Project Runway finalist Laura Bennett during last evening's MetLife 'Snoopy in Fashion' presentation at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Bryant Park. Click on each thumbnail for a larger view of the designs inspired by Woodstock and Pigpen.
Here is Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn backstage at the event. He could also be seen front row proudly looking on at the creations of the fabulously glamorous designer.
More to come!
Here is Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn backstage at the event. He could also be seen front row proudly looking on at the creations of the fabulously glamorous designer.
More to come!
Friday, September 07, 2007
Laura Bennett's "Woodstock" Design for "Snoopy in Fashion!"
Here is a video of the MetLife "Snoopy in Fashion" Show. Laura Bennett's designs are about 4:24 into it (Thanks Liz.) Camilla rocks! 
Stay tuned for a full report!
Stay tuned for a full report!
At Fashion Week
We've been in a such frenzy over the Project Runway Season 4 designers and the Tim Gunn's Guide to Style premiere, we've nearly ignored that this is Fashion Week!
Tim Gunn and fashion accomplice Veronica Webb were seen enjoying each other's company at the Tracy Reese show on Friday, September 8th.
Nina Garcia, radiant in red, was seen at the Behnaz Sarafpour show on September 7th.
Here we see a very svelte Michael Kors rocking his shades at the Conde Nast Media Group's 4th Annual Fashion Rocks at Radio City on September 6th.
Tim Gunn and fashion accomplice Veronica Webb were seen enjoying each other's company at the Tracy Reese show on Friday, September 8th.
Nina Garcia, radiant in red, was seen at the Behnaz Sarafpour show on September 7th.
Here we see a very svelte Michael Kors rocking his shades at the Conde Nast Media Group's 4th Annual Fashion Rocks at Radio City on September 6th.
Jillian Has A Last Name!
Your BPR sleuths are at it again! We confirm that the other Project Runway Season 4 designer featured during the commercials last night is Jillian Lewis. We first met her in Project Runway Season 3 when she was featured on the 'Road to the Runway' episode. She tells us in her casting interview that she used to work for Searle.
Chris Has A Last Name!
Your BPR internet sleuths have been hard at work today tracking down information on the newly revealed Project Runway Season 4 contestants and look who we found! Meet Chris March, who according to his resume, is:
An established costume designer and creative director with 15 years experience in theatrical and commercial productions. Outstanding reputation for delivering unique, highly creative designs with high production values.
He is also an actor, greeting card model and has expertise in the:
"Design and styling of headpieces and wigs ranging from 3 to 50 feet in height." (!)
Oh my, he sounds like a lot of fun. Welcome to Season 4, Chris!
BPRs will remember Chris from this field report!
Reactions to the Premiere - Tim Gunn's Guide to Style
Tell us your impressions of last night's official premiere episode of Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. Was it better than the 'sneak peek' that Bravo featured quietly on Wednesday? Did you like the outcome? We'd love your point of view.
Click here for the Tim Gunn Podcast. You can click here for Tim's blog associated with the show. You can also click here for the Veronica Webb blog. Life coach Jared Weiss even has a blog. And the very charming client from episode 101, Rebecca Pennino, has an 'After Tim' statement.
We'll be featuring all of the news later today but we'd welcome your thoughts on the show. Talk with your fellow fans of Tim Gunn and share your reactions.
Click here for the Tim Gunn Podcast. You can click here for Tim's blog associated with the show. You can also click here for the Veronica Webb blog. Life coach Jared Weiss even has a blog. And the very charming client from episode 101, Rebecca Pennino, has an 'After Tim' statement.
We'll be featuring all of the news later today but we'd welcome your thoughts on the show. Talk with your fellow fans of Tim Gunn and share your reactions.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Guide To Style Premiere Party!
We're not quite sure how Bravo can "premier" Tim's new show the night after they broadcast it for the first time, but we'll play along. It's Tim and it's a party and we're here to celebrate. Again.
As a bonus, we've been teased with the promise of our first glimpse at the Project Runway S4 designers. Will we get to see their faces? Dare they release any names? We'll see. In the meantime, grab a cuppa something and cozy up to the BPR bar as we watch Tim work his magic. All are welcome, come on in!
As a bonus, we've been teased with the promise of our first glimpse at the Project Runway S4 designers. Will we get to see their faces? Dare they release any names? We'll see. In the meantime, grab a cuppa something and cozy up to the BPR bar as we watch Tim work his magic. All are welcome, come on in!
Reactions to the "Sneak Peek" at Tim Gunn's Guide to Style
The mailbox is filled with your e-mails and links to articles reviewing last night's show. Let's put everything here in one spot.
What did you think of the show? Of Tim? Veronica? Did you like the results of Karen's makeover? How about the format? The editing? Did you like the closet with the "surprises" inside? What was the best part of the show? The worst? Was it what you expected?
We will be hosting another party tonight for the official "Premiere" episode. Please join us. Also, tonight we will keep the party post open late for west-coasters!
What did you think of the show? Of Tim? Veronica? Did you like the results of Karen's makeover? How about the format? The editing? Did you like the closet with the "surprises" inside? What was the best part of the show? The worst? Was it what you expected?
We will be hosting another party tonight for the official "Premiere" episode. Please join us. Also, tonight we will keep the party post open late for west-coasters!
Entertainment Weekly Celebrates Tim Gunn
Celebrities came out last night at NYC's The Soho Grand Hotel as Entertainment Weekly threw a party to celebrate the new Bravo show Tim Gunn's Guide to Style. You can click here and here to see who showed up to fete the Project Runway breakout star. The guys at Project: Rungay had an 'insider' at the soiree so don't miss their always fab coverage.
Meanwhile, Tim Gunn and Weinstein made Page Six today. "'Telephone' gone awry"? More from Page Six can be found here where they say Tim "...piles on the compliments like a collision of Rolls Royces." And New York Post TV Critic Linda Stasi gives the Gunn just two stars. Who's being harsh?
Finally, click here to read about the 'integrated sponsors' that you will see throughout TGGTS.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Guide To Style Party!
Bravo tricked up their schedule today and has planted a sneak peek at Tim Gunn's new show "Guide to Style" tonight at 11:00 p.m. ET. BPR is opening up the party lounge a day early to celebrate Tim's new show and we want you to join us!
In this long lull between seasons, we'll take all the Tim we can get. So come on in and catch up with your old friends. The party room is back in business!
In this long lull between seasons, we'll take all the Tim we can get. So come on in and catch up with your old friends. The party room is back in business!
Watch Tim Gunn!
Don't forget to watch Tim Gunn on The View today! And even though Bravo says Tim Gunn's Guide to Style premieres tomorrow, we noticed that an episode is featured tonight at 11:00 Eastern immediately after Top Chef. That's right, you get two nights, two different episodes with our favorite guy.
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