Friday, January 06, 2012

Poll - Episode 1 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: 1). Anthony 2). April 3). Austin 4). Elisa 5). Gordana 6).Jerrell
7). Kara 8). Kenley M 9). Michael 10).Mila 11). Mondo 12). Rami 13).Sweet P
Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.com. Click to see a larger view.
You've seen the designs on the runway and now it's your turn to be the judges. This week you are Angela Lindvall, Georgina Chapman, Isaac Mizrahi and Ken Downing.

Click here to tell us who you thought should have won the challenge.

Click here to tell us who you thought should have been out.

Thursday, January 05, 2012

PR All Star Party: Episode 1

Project Runway Season 9 Winner, Anya Ayoung-Chee in Marie Claire


Anya and Sveta have received the "Spread in Marie Claire" part of the Season 9 Prize package.



A highlight of the interview:

MC: Favorite critique?

AAC: When Michael Kors called my look for Sam, the musician I dressed in the band challenge, "Reggae Jesus." People in Trinidad actually dressed up as Reggae Jesus for Halloween-I don't think Michael knows what he started!



Pick up the January issue of Marie Claire available now!

Tonight On BPR

Photo: 2011 Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC

Calling all Project Runway fans! Tonight is the premiere of Project Runway All Stars on Lifetime. Tbone and suzq will be hosting a live party room as we watch together and invite you to join us. It's an interesting cast and we can't wait to see the results on the runway. We will go live beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET.

Come join the fun tonight on BPR!

Wednesday, January 04, 2012

A New Interview with "Project Runway All Stars" Mentor, Joanna Coles



The Cut has a new interview with Joanna Coles today. Here is a highlight:


Tim speaks regularly about how attached he gets to the designers during filming. Did you find the experience similar in that respect?


You do get very emotionally attached to them. Of course, some you like more than others. But by the end of it, you’ve spent lots of time with the finalists, and there were some I felt for. Some of them just got in their own way, and you just wanted to say, "What the hell are you doing?" And a couple of times I did. It's amazing how people can want something really badly, and the only obstacle is themselves. And they just can’t see it. You’ll see that play out in the finale.


There weren't any All-Star designers showing at NYFW back in September. How did the finale work?


They filmed final collections. It wasn’t presented at Lincoln Center; it was the timing. But they each have a finale show, and one of them in particular I felt got in their own way. I enjoyed mentoring because you’re building relationships with the contestants. When you’re a judge [as Coles has been in the past] it’s hard because you don’t know the story and the narrative of what’s led up to the piece that you’re judging. So what was really interesting was being behind the scenes, seeing the drama, understanding how hard some of them work, and how sloppy some of them work — even as All-Stars.


Click here for the full interview.

Fergie Wears a Christian Siriano Gown on New Year's Eve



Fergie wore this Christian Siriano design in Los Angeles for Dick Clarks New Year's Rockin' Eve.

Meet Project Runway Designers at "The Fashion Experience" in Decatur Jan 17 - 19



Anthony L. Williams, Rafael Cox and Project Accessory designer Cotrice are among the featured speakers at "The Fashion Experience" January 17-19.

Monday, January 02, 2012

Project Runway Season 2 Marathon on Style Network Today - Hosted by Nick Verreos



As we look forward to the premiere of Project Runway All Stars on Thursday night - here is a reminder of why we fell in love with this show in the first place...

Season Two Marathon today on Style Network!

Nick Verreos and co-host, Jeannie Mai will offer running commentary, critique and insider scoop throughout the day.

Click here for more information.

Friday, December 30, 2011

Heidi Klum on "The Price is Right" Friday Jan. 6



Click here for more information.

Also, you may vote for Heidi in FitSugar's "Fittest Female Celebrity of 2011" poll here.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Project Runway All Star, Rami Kashou Designs Bridal Fashions for bebe - Sneak Peek

All photos courtesy of bebe.



Project Runway Season 4 finalist, Rami Kashou has designed a bridal collection for bebe. The gowns will cost between $950 and $2500.



Click here for more information.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Project Accessory Mentor Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti Offers New Year's Eve Style Tips


Click here for the full story from BlackBook.

A new Interview with Project Runway All Stars Host, Angela Lindvall



KansasCity.com interviews Project Runway All Stars Host, Angela Lindvall. Click here for the story.

NYE in NYC With Christian Siriano



Project Runway Season 4 champion, Christian Siriano will be one of the hosts at The Annual Black and White Masquerade Ball on New Year's Eve at the Soho Grand Hotel.

Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.

Monday, December 26, 2011

BPR Interview with Project Accessory Champion, Brian Burkhardt



Brian Burkhardt was strong all season and consistently produced memorable and creative pieces. The judges loved his unexpected and unique designs and Brian emerged the very first Project Accessory Champion. Congratulations!

Click here to visit Brian's website.

You can also purchase his sale pieces here.

Thank you Brian!



Saturday, December 24, 2011

Project Accessory Finale Recap from Courtney A. Hammonds


‘Project Accessory’ Episode 8 Recap: The End of an Era!


It’s the End of an Era “Project Accessory” Recap Readers! Something borrowed; something blue and something new! Like a bride embarking upon a new world, Project Accessory embarked upon the oversaturated world of reality television on a high note. In my opinion PA did a good job highlighting talented artisans who represent a culture of misunderstood personalities. Side Note: Please don’t misunderstand my praise, because there are a few wrinkles that need to be ironed out. Hopefully the series will be picked up for a second season.

Finale Highlights: The designers were asked to create nine different accessory pieces to showcase in the finale runway. Yes I said, NINE! The accessories had to be designed with the focus on three types of looks (day, cocktail and evening.) I must say, this was a huge undertaking for only two days. Fortunately, they were given the opportunity to choose an eliminated PA designer to assist them. So, who did they choose? Well, Nina selected handbag specialist Kelly; Brian ironically chose James and Rich boldly selected Diego (Mr. Handbag himself.)


Click here to continue.

BPR Interview with Project Accessory Finalist, Nina Cortes



Project Accessory Finalist, Nina Cortes talks about her experience on the show.

Click here to see Nina's website.

Click below to listen to the interview.

Thank you Nina!



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.

BPR Interview with Project Accessory Finalist, Rich Sandomeno



Rich talks about his experience on the show.

Click here to see more of Rich's designs.

Click below to listen to the podcast.

Thank you Rich!