Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Project Runway All Star, April Johnston Designs Fabric Collection for Springs


Season Eight standout, April Johnston has partnered with Springs Creative to produce a line of fabric for the home sewer. Her designs include blacks, lilacs, red, pink and blues and are translated onto taffeta, knits, jacquard and polyester blends.

April’s fabrics are available exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores and are in store now and are being updated daily on joann.com.


Click here
for more information.

Tim Gunn in Annapolis, MD on Saturday Nov. 5th


Tim continues his Fall Fashion Tour with a stop at the Westfield Mall in Annapolis at 1:00 on Saturday. Click here for more information.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Mad Fashion Episode 5 "One Humongous Headpiece" Preview Videos

Chris attempts to create a flamboyant floral headpiece and outfit for a charity event. Floral designer Golf Srithamrong makes an appearance.

Project Accessory Episode 1 Recap from Second City Style


Click here for the most memorable quotes from "Accessorize This!"

Also check out this profile of Project Accessory mentor Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti from the New York Post.

Austin Scarlett, Viktor Luna and Olivier Green Celebrate at Heidi Klum's Halloween Party in NYC

Photo: WireImage/Paul Zimmerman

Photo: WireImage/Paul Zimmerman

Photo: WireImage/Paul Zimmerman

Monday, October 31, 2011

Preview Video, "Project Accessory" Episode 2 - Sole Searching

The designers visit a Swarovski store for inspiration. Nadja Swarovski is a guest judge.

Tim Gunn at USC

Photo: Rachel Bracker

Tim Gunn spoke to a group of students, faculty and parents at USC on Friday October 28th. Click here for the story from The daily Trojan.

More from Heidi's Halloween

Heidi Klum arrived on a gurney with two "doctors" for her Halloween party last night.

Photo: WireImage/Weeks

Also, don't miss Heidi on "Live with Regis and Kelly" today.

Photo from Heidi's facebook page.


Sunday, October 30, 2011

Heidi Klum's Halloween Costumes 2011

Heidi has two costumes this year for her party in Vegas.



Heidi will dress as "The Missing Link" and also "The Visible Woman." Both costumes were designed by Martin Izquierdo and Project Runway season 6 designer Nicolas Putvinsky.

Click here for more info.

Happy Halloween BPRs!

Recapalooza!

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Entertainment Services

Time to put Season 9 to rest with one last stroll down looza lane:

Suzq is the best side-kick a live-blogger could ever have...
Uncle Nick says the judges (producers?) got it right...
Eric3000 wins our most valuable recapper award...
Maxthegirl says life is unfair...
Ms Place returns to sing us a song...
Democracy Diva has her own scorecard...
Karen blames it on Lifetime...
Second City Style has been rock solid all season...
Brian still loves the show despite everything...
Laura Bennett couldn't get a cup of Starbucks...
Toyouke tries to stop the exodus.

Thank you recappers for another season of snarky fun. See you for All Stars??

Saturday, October 29, 2011

BPR Interview with Project Accessory Designer Cotrice



Project Accessory designer Cotrice talks about her experience on the show.

Click here for Cotrice's website.





Thank you Cotrice!

Friday, October 28, 2011

Project Runway Alums Enjoy Viewing Party at Casa Nonna in Manhattan

Project Runway designers had a great time last night at the Season 9 finale viewing party at Casa Nonna.



We love it when seasons collide! Jay McCarroll and Wesley Nault (S5).




Two beauties! Carmen Webber (S4) and Elisa Jimenez (S4).




Jason Troisi (S8) - a real sweetheart!



Ivy Higa (S8) and friend, Angeli Saijwani.


More Anya!



BPR friend David Gilmore presents this drawing of Anya Ayoung-Chee as well as his thoughts on the finale here.

Click here for a new interview with Anya from People Magazine.

Click here to watch Anya on Good Morning America this morning.

BPR Interview with Season 9 Champion Anya Ayoung-Chee

Project Runway Season 9 Winner Anya Ayoung-Chee talks about her experience on the show.



Highlights: Anya is moving to New York and plans to continue to produce her designs.

Anya has a degree from Parsons.

She personally would not wear Josh's neon green shorts...

Click here to visit Anya's website.

Click here for the podcast.

Thank you Anya!

Poll - Finale Season 9 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Collection above by Anya Ayoung-Chee: click to enlarge image.
Collection above by Joshua McKinley: click to enlarge image.
Collection above by Kimberly Goldson: click to enlarge image.
Collection above by Viktor Luna: click to enlarge image
All images courtesy of ProjectRunway.com
You've seen the designs on the runway at Lincoln Center during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and not it is your turn to be the judges. This week you are Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors and L'Wren Scott. It's time to tell us:

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Reactions To The Season 9 Finale

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Entertainment Services

We have a winner! Project Runway crowned its Season 9 champion tonight and don't the judges look particularly pleased with themselves? Post your reactions to the Season 9 finale here.

BPR Live Play By Play/Party: Season 9 Finale

Second City Style Interviews "Project Accessory" Designers, Diego Rocha and James Sommerfeldt



Our friends at Second City Style are proud of their Chicago designers! Click here to read the interviews.

Tonight On BPR

Here we go, Project Runway fans! It's finale time and tonight we find out if Anya Ayoung Chee, Kimberly Goldson, Viktor Luna or Joshua McKinley is crowned the Season 9 champion. The champagne is on ice and BPR is ready for the big reveal. Here's the plan:
  • Tbone and suzq will be hosting our last play-by-play/party room for Season 9. Join Project Runway fans from across the land as we watch the finale together. West coasters who want to be spoiled are welcome to join in on the fun as well. We go live at 8:30 p.m. ET.
  • After the show, tell us what you thought about the finale and the judges decision in our reactions thread. This is where you can really let it rip!
Anya, Kimberly, Viktor or Joshua - who will it be? Join us tonight on BPR!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Hosting a Finale Party Tomorrow Night? Menu Suggestions from Casa Nonna Chef Amy Brandwein

Photo: Casa Nonna



Located in Manhattan's Fashion District, (not far from Parsons) Casa Nonna offers traditional Roman and Tuscan fare, with a focus on the freshest local and seasonal ingredients.

Chef Amy Brandwein is a Project Runway fan and offers these great menu suggestions in honor of the season 9 finalists:

Click here to continue.