Preview Video, "Finale Part 2" Season 9

News from Tim Gunn, Christian Siriano, and Laura Kathleen

Photo: Nicole Adlman

Click here for a report from the Westchester NY stop on Tim Gunn's Fall Tour.

Click here for a report from Christian Siriano's show at "Pink Rocks the Runway" in Washington DC on October 21st.

Click here for a new interview with Laura Kathleen from stltoday.com.

Recapalooza!

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Clearly one of the great benefits of appearing on Project Runway is the possibility that Tim Gunn might come over to your house and make mojitos. Let's see what the recappers have cooking in their kitchens this week:

Eric3000 is stuck in a time warp...

Uncle Nick is racing back to the cruise ship...

JordanBaker missed the World Series for this and is not pleased...

Maxthegirl gets a little insensitive...

Democracy Diva warns you that the fix is in...

Karen is barely hanging on....

Brian is hoping for sanity from the judges...

Mellie checks in after a brief respite...

Tim gives Second City Style the best quotes...

Laura Bennett mixes some drinks...

Peach Carr is still at it...

Blogging Life is back for the finale...

And Toyouke is even tiring of it all.

Next week we get a winner! Will the recapping corps revolt? Stay tuned...

Update: Click here for Isabelle!

Episode 13, "Finale Part 1" Online

Click here for the full episode online.

Tim Gunn will be at The Westchester in White Plains, NY October 22nd at 1:00

Tim will present a fashion show followed by a Q&A. Click here for more information.



Also check out this article about the Orland Park Mall event, from our friends at Second City Style.

Pretty On The Outside

Artist David Gilmore, a longtime friend of BPR, sends in his latest inspiration:

He comes from the more sequins, sparkles and drama the better approach to design. More is more! Leopard shoes with plaid pants --- sure! A corsage on a beautifully draped gown-- oh hell yeah! And Joshua isn't one to shy away from controversy--- screw that! This one is all hiss and confrontation. And those eyebrows! Those eyebrows....... It's as though they were generously and precisely cut from black patent leather.

Check out more of David's incredible reality show inspired drawings at Pretty On The Outside.

Reactions To Episode 13

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The final 4 designers on Project Runway were paid a visit by Mr. Gunn as they prepared for New York Fashion Week. And upon their return, they were given one last round with the judges before the big show at Lincoln Center. What did you think of tonight's pre-finale? Post your reactions to Episode 13 here.

BPR Live Play By Play/Party: Episode 13

Tonight On BPR

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It's the penultimate episode of Project Runway Season 9 and the champagne flutes are already being busted out. Will we see a final 4 on the runway at Lincoln Center or is there one last, cruel cut in store this evening?

Of course we will also be treated to Tim Gunn's home visits to the designers, long a favorite here at BPR. Here's the plan tonight:

• Tbone and suzq will be locked in the BPR blog booth as we provide live play by play coverage of tonight's episode. We'll have our regular cast of BPR characters on hand commenting right along and invite you join us. Pre-show coverage begins at 8:30 p.m.
• A reminder that another episode of "After The Runway" with Zanna Roberts will air at 10:30 p.m. We'll keep the party room open for that mess. Laura Bennett is back this week to grill the final 4.
• After the show tell us what you really think in our weekly reactions thread, posted immediately after the show ends.

Will your favorite make the final cut? Join us tonight on BPR!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 12

Our polls for Episode 12 are closed. You felt that Anya Ayoung-Chee deserved the win this week. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Joshua M. should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.com

Project Accessory Will Premiere on October 27th

Update: Project Accessory will premiere on October 27th. Right now it is scheduled for 10:30 PM. This is after the finale of season 9 but before "After the Runway."



Will you be watching?

There is Still Time....

There is still time to bid on the Project Runway Season 9, Episode 12 Auctions. Right now Kimberly's design has the highest price.



Click here to see all of the auctions.

There is also still time to vote in our "Your Turn to be the Judge" poll for episode 12.

Also, don't miss our "Which designer SHOULD win season 9?" poll. Thank you for voting.

Project Runway Season 2 Winner, Chloe Dao at Fashion Houston

Chloe Dao presented her Spring 2012 Collection at Fashion Houston on Wednesday, October 12th.

All Photos: Michael Allendorf Photography.

Fashion Houston is presented by Audi, a company that is in all ways redefining luxury and is synonymous with fashion and style. Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Laura Mercier are also returning to sponsor what has become a fashion event to rival all others.



Chloe's designs are fresh and colorful for spring!



Click here to see more.

Althea Harper Wins Pillsbury Bake-Off "Runway Challenge" Apron Design Contest

Photo: Diane Bondareff / AP Images for Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest

Reality-show star and designer Althea Harper, pictured with her apron design, Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, in New York, was declared the winner of the Pillsbury Bake-Off “Runway Challenge,” Monday, Oct. 17, 2011.

Visitors to the Pillsbury Facebook page voted on her design as the apron to be worn by the 100 finalists as they compete for the $1 million grand prize at the contest finals in March in Orlando, Fla. Visit Facebook.com/Pillsbury to check out the winning design.

An Interview with Project Runway Australia Designer Johnny Schembri

BPR Friend, Dan Renzi has been keeping up with Project Runway Australia and sends us this interview with finalist, Johnny Schembri. Thanks Dan!

"Project Runway Australia" concluded its third season, with young upstart designer Dylan Cooper winning the finale with his line of evening gowns and women's suits in graphic-printed velvet. Although it shares the same format as the original US version, "Project Runway Australia" is a kinder, gentler show: there is no bickering on the runway, or blaming each other for botched team challenges, and contestants are more likely to offer praise for their fellow competitors on the runway than to say something catty.

Even without all the drama, it's still worth finding a download of the show online--especially to catch a glimpse of the talented and charming Johnny Schembri bouncing around the workroom. Schembri, a 24-year old designer from Sydney who runs his own label byJohnny, wowed the judges with his design skills--he was a Top 3 Finalist--as much as he won over viewers with his cheeky grin. We couldn’t resist staying up until the wee hours of the morning to place a call halfway around the world and have a chat with Schembri at his home. 

 

What is considered Australian “fashion”? The only Australian designers that Americans know well are Richard Tyler, and the guy who invented the Speedo.

Australian fashion is very similar to the American market; it's relaxed compared to the European market. It’s all very commercial. Although our winters aren’t as cold as your winters, so we don’t wear heavy knits, we never wear fur. The boys get around in shorts and t-shirts, something that is relaxed. The blokes, the boy-boys, they especially don’t care.  

Do you wear the big international brands like Americans wear, or does Australia have it's own fashion industry?  For instance, what do you wear?

I wear jeans and a t-shirt, something like a basic T is easy, so I’d definitely wear an Australian designer, like Brent Wilson or AG (Arthur Galan). And then for chinos there is a label, DrDenim, that’s where I get my chinos from. If I want shoes, I normally buy them online, on asos.com.

As a "Project Runway Australia" contestant, do you think it’s possible to make your mark in the world of Australian fashion after the show?

Click here to continue.

Who SHOULD Win Project Runway Season 9?

The results are in, and you are predicting that Anya Ayoung-Chee WILL win season 9. Should she win? Or someone else? Please vote in our poll. Thank you.

poll by twiigs.com

News from Christian Siriano, Gretchen Jones, and Anthony Ryan Auld,

Photo: Jamie Beck

Click here for a peek inside Gretchen Jones's Brooklyn apartment from Design*Sponge.

Click here for a new interview with Anthony Ryan Auld.

Christian Siriano brings his Spring 2012 Couture Collection to Washington DC for "Pink Rocks the Runway" on Friday, October 21st. Click here for more information.

Preview Video, "Finale Part 1" Season 9

Mad Fashion Episode 3 - "Mardi Gras!" Preview Videos

Chris tries to make the cut when he's tasked to create an "ice queen" outfit for actress Jennifer Coolidge for her Mardi Gras parade appearance. With the festivities a mere three days away, a mad style scramble is on. Tuesday night, October 18th on Bravo.

Recapalooza!

The Final 5 are walking right into looza land to hear what the recappers have to say:

Eric3000 sits right back and tells a tale...

Uncle Nick sees Cinderella and her evil stepsisters...

David Dust wanted a Mummer's parade...

Jordan Baker declares this the worst season ever...

Maxthegirl wonders about the fan favorite voting...

Karen gets lost on Governor's Island...

Brian tries to pronounce 'artillery'...

Laura Bennett has more for Josh...

Peach Carr and Mychael Knight are still at it...

Second City Style gets all the best quotes...

And Toyouke brings the ship back to port.

Thank you recappers - see you next week! Have a recap to share? E-mail the link to Team BPR.

Update: Don't miss Renee, and Elisa!