Project Runway Fantasy Game Update from Mark Y

I have to say that I like our Project Runway best when the designers get along with each other because they crack jokes between themselves and they're just funnier. And this week we learn that Anthony thinks that Maya is pretty! That's nice, right? Whether she stays or goes, I hope we're closer to finding out why she didn't show at Fashion Week, don't you?

The previews have sparked a controversy because HRH Michael isn't pictured sitting in the judge's seat. I think he's playing a role other than judge and we'll see him in another capacity. Anyone with me on this scenario? Discuss.

Last week I did well with the M&Ms and Seth Aaron and I'm grateful to each of them for my 19 points. Speaking of points ... tally by remaining designer looks like this > Amy (26), Anthony (25), Emilio (19), Jay (51), Jonathan (31), Maya (32), Mila (37) and SA (35).

Team challenges are never a love fest. Maybe this will be the first double elimination since Marla and Diana slipped on a banana in Season Two. My picks are Jonathan, Seth Aaron and Mila. Unless I change my mind before 9:00 EST.

Tonight On BPR

Photo: Lifetime Network

Hey look, it's L'Oreal makeup guy Collier Strong back for his obligatory sponsor gig on tonight's episode of Project Runway. We are down to eight designers who will be faced with a critical team challenge in "Takin' It To The Streets". BPR will of course be on hand for all the design and drama:

• Tbone and suzq will be in their usual seats providing live play by play coverage of tonight's episode. Pre-game starts at 9:25 p.m. and we will go non-stop until the episode ends at 11:00 p.m.
• The BPR party room opens at 9:30 p.m. for your PR viewing pleasure. We had to clean the place up a bit after St. Patrick's Day but it should be in decent enough shape for the BPR party crew.
• After the show is over tell us what you really think in our weekly reactions thread.

Happy Thursday everyone!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 8

Our polls for Episode 8 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Jonathan Peters deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Amy should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 9 poll.

Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.com

Gordana Gehlhausen at CFW

Project Runway Season Six designer, Gordana Gehlhausen showed her Fall 2010 GOGA collection at Charleston Fashion Week last night.

Photo: TheDigitel

Click here for photos from Charleston's TheDigitel.

Click here for great local coverage of the event from Brian Wilder.

From the Mailbox

Photo: Laura Mueller.

Jay McCarroll hosted a Style Challenge event on March 13th at Macy's in Charlotte. Click here for more from Creative Loafing.

Click here for a great new interview with Tim Gunn. A highlight: I had lunch with a 12-year-old girl and her mother as part of a charity auction, and she was wearing, as God is my witness, six inch black stilettos, a mini skirt, crazy patterned tights, and a real chinchilla shrug. She looked ridiculous. She looked like JonBenet Ramsey. It was really extreme. I am always saying to teenage girls: “Love these years. Stop dressing like you’re thirty.”

Anthony Williams will be meeting fans in Atlanta on March 19th and in Birmingham on March 23rd. Click here for details.

From the Mailbox

See Jeffrey Sebelia's Spring 2010 Line for Fluxus here. Sebelia, Rami Kashou and Kit Scarbo will all be featured at the Gen Art L.A. Fashion Alumni Celebration tonight in Los Angeles. Click here for details.

Season Six designer Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman teams up with Lauren Conrad to create a new line for Kohl's. Click here for a look at the new designs from Jahna Peloquin.

Don't miss Tim Gunn on Oprah today! It's the "Make Over My Man" segment on "The Best of Oprah" series.

Episode 8 Poll - Whose Design LEAST Represents the Corresponding Element?

Click here for the poll.

Where is Michael Kors?

Photo: Lifetime Network

The advance press photos from this week's episode of Project Runway reveal a curious absence. There is no Michael Kors! Sitting in his spot this week is Calvin Klein creative director Francisco Costa, in a repeat of his Season 5 guest judge appearance. Taking up the last director's chair is model/actress Molly Sims.

MK's absence is especially puzzling considering the fact in our pre-season interview with Project Runway Executive Producer Sara Rea, she stated "...the first thing I'll tell you about Season 7 is we have Michael and Nina the entire time...". Here's hoping this is the only challenge that is missing the full judging crew.

Monday Morning Mailbox

Photo: A. Sussman/WireImage

Malan Breton and Maya Luz were among the guests at the 21st annual GLAAD Media Awards presentation in New York City on March 13th.

Click here for a new interview with Rami Kashou from TheFashionTime.com.

Project Runway Season Three finalist, Mychael Knight is among the designers showing at Charleston Fashion Week. Click here for a Q&A.

Tim Gunn will be in Scottsdale, AZ this weekend to present a fashion show featuring clothes from Juicy Couture, Kate Spade and Lucky Jeans. All of these brands are owned by Liz Claiborne, Inc. where Tim is the Chief Creative Officer.

Season Two designer, Kara Janx and her darling family are featured here on Bunch.

Preview Video - Season 7 - Episode 9

Episode 8 Online - "The Elements of Fashion"

Click here to watch the full episode.

Recapalooza!

David Dust knows Earth, Wind and Fire...

The New Old Biddy recommends skipping Act I...

Eric3000 feels like we do...

Cliffieland is a must-read...

Jordan Baker gives quality every week...

Second City Style has been consistent...

Carol Hannah is blogging for People...

Miz Shoes is sticking with it...

The Mysterious Q...

The Oakand Examiner is all about Amy...

PDX Neat Sheet is all about Seth Aaron...

Creative Loafing is all about Ben...

Toyouke wants to give Ben a hug...

Until next week, recappers. Have a recap to share? Send the link to Team BPR to get in on the looza fun!

Update: Click here for Elisa!

From the Mailbox

Click here for a fabulous new interview with Anthony Williams from Access Hollywood. A highlight: Anthony had to re-make the dress to Heidi's measurements for the cover!

Attention Birmingham, Alabama - Anthony Williams will be at Saks Fifth Avenue on March 27th. Click here for details.

Click here for an early recap of episode 8 from Entertainment Weekly.

Click here for news about Sweet P Vaughn and her "lead designer" position at Trixxi.

Click here to bid on a dress by Season Three Finalist, Uli Herzner.

Project Runway Judges Video Mash-up

Relive the cruelest moments of the season...

BPR Love for Ben Chmura

Photo: myLifetime.com

Project Runway Season Seven designer, Ben Chmura talks about his experience on the Lifetime show.

A highlight: Ben's finale collection was inspired by Ray Bradbury's, "The Martian Chronicles."

Click here for the podcast.

Click here for Ben's finale collection.

Poll - Episode 8 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: (top, l-r) Amy, Anthony and Ben
(middle, l-r) Emilio, Jay and Jonathan
(bottom, l-r) Maya, Mila and Seth Aaron
Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.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 Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors and Roland Mouret.

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

Click here to tell us who you thought should have been auf'd

Reactions To Episode 8

Photo: Lifetime Network

Heidi said auf wiedersehen to another designer tonight on Project Runway. What did you think? Post your reactions to Episode 8 here.

Episode 8 Party!

Photo: Lifetime Network

"Designers, apparently the production team has run out of locations to shoot in New York so we are gathering again on The Atlas roof, sans champagne. Isn't this inspiring? Here you can see the four natural elements on which to base your design: concrete, glass skyscraper, perspiration and Garnier hair product. Make It Work!"

And with that, the BPR party room is open. All are welcome, come on in!

BPR Live Play By Play: Episode 8

There is Still Time...

... to bid on the episode seven garments. Right now Jay's winning outfit has the highest bid.
Click here to see all of the garments.

Project Runway Fantasy Game Update from Mark Y

Photo: ProjectRunway.com

I might as well be wearing bell bottoms and a Members Only jacket based upon my showing in the Fantasy Game last week. One point! Beyond embarrassing. Its no fun picking the winner and the loser. How did you do?

This week is another inspiration challenge. Not envy, not art, not life on the street. This time air, earth, fire, and water, elements essential to many philosophies and cultures, and certainly to those with creative souls.

Will one designer's look be hot or simply a hot mess? Whose look will leave you feeling cold? Will the judges say one designer is all wet?

I'm betting on Maya, Mila and Seth Aaron to bring me BIG points on the runway.

See you all in the BPR Party Room at 9:30.

From the Mailbox

Photo: NBC

Click here for a great new interview with Project Runway Season Five finalist and "Fan Favorite," Korto Momolu from NBC Dallas where she is promoting her accessories line at Dillard's. Click here for the schedule of Korto's appearances.

Click here for style advice from Tim Gunn in Marie Claire.

Attention Charlotte, NC - Jay McCarroll will be at Macy's on Saturday, March 13th. Click here for more information.

Amy Sarabi fans, click here for a look at her episode seven design from the Oakland Fashion Examiner.

Tonight On BPR

Photo: Lifetime Network

It's back to The Atlas rooftop tonight for Project Runway in Episode 8: "The Elements of Fashion". There they will meet Tim Gunn, the magic bag and Phillip Carreon from Garnier for a natural elements challenge. Because nothing says back to nature more than the rooftop of an apartment building in midtown Manhattan! You know we won't miss this:

• Tbone and suzq will be in the play by play booth as usual beginning at 9:30 p.m. We've turned on the comment reader feature in there so you can chime in if you like.
• The BPR party room also opens at 9:30 p.m. for your weekly dose of snark filled fun. It's a jungle in there!
• After the show, stop by and let us know what you thought of this episode in our Reactions thread.

See you tonight on BPR!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 7

Our polls for Episode 7 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Jay Nicolas Sario deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Emilio should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 8 poll.

Poll: Which Designer Created the Best Accessory in Episode 7?

Jay, Maya or Mila? Click here for the poll.

Photo: ProjectRunway.com

Heidi Klum's Cover for Marie Claire

Yes - she is wearing Anthony Williams's winning design!


Click here for more - including behind-the-scenes video of Heidi's photo shoot.

Tim Gunn Attends the Women for Women International "Join Me On The Bridge" Global Campaign

Tim led the walk across the Brooklyn Bridge on March 8th in support of women survivors of war.


Click here for more information about Women for Women International.

From the Mailbox

Photo: Mike Anthony Moffa

Jesse LeNoir and Ben Chmura served as celebrity judges for the "Out of This World Fashion Show" in Orlando on Saturday March 6th. Click here for more information.

Click here for a new interview with Carol Hannah Whitfield from the Charleston City Paper.

Click here for a new interview with Laura Bennett from BlogHer. A highlight: Laura liked Jay's collection the best in the Project Runway Season Seven Finale Show.

BPR Interview with Chris March

Project Runway Season Four designer Chris March talks about designing for Meryl Streep, his new book "I Heart Chris March," and a possible new television show.

Click here for the podcast. Thanks Chris!

From the Mailbox

Season Six Model (and winner!) Kalyn Hemphill interviews Heidi Klum for Modelinia.



Click here to vote on Chris March's Oscar dress for Meryl Streep.

More about the collaboration between Chris and Meryl here. A highlight: Meryl requested a "plunging neckline..."

Christopher Straub Creates a Gown From Wii Packages

Talk about an "alternative materials" challenge... Season Six designer Christopher Straub created a garment from the new Project Runway Wii Game packaging. This is the result.


More about the game:

Aspiring young fashionistas can now face their own ultimate design competition! From receiving design challenges including haute couture, cheerleading uniforms, hip hop and punk costumes, school uniforms to choosing models (options for skin tone, hair color, facial features), and perfecting looks with hair, makeup and accessories! Once the challenge is finished, players can strut their creations down the runway using the Wii Balance Board.

Have you tried it? What do you think? Click here to order the game from Amazon.

Runway Rundown with Chris March - Season 7 - Episode 7

From the Mailbox

Designer Roland Mouret joins Heidi, Nina and Michael on the judging panel this week.
Trivia: Heidi wore an "RM by Roland Mouret" design to which Project Runway Season Finale?

Malan Breton reviews Oscar fashions here.

Christopher Straub will be at The Sampler in Chanhassen, MN on Friday, March 12th. Click here for more information.

Click here for a new interview with Seth Aaron Henderson from the Portland Fashion News Examiner.

Click here for a new interview with Ping Wu.

Meryl in March

Photo: WireImage/Mazur

Project Runway season four designer, Chris March designed Meryl Streep's Oscar gown. She looks lovely in white!
Click here for another look at the black gown he created for her Golden Globes appearance.
Click here for a slideshow of last night's looks.

From the Mailbox

Photo: Dale Liesch

Season Three designer Jonathan Kayne Gillaspie created the prom and pageant gowns featured in a charity fashion show to benefit Camp ASCCA and the Children’s Miracle Network. Click here for more information.

Win an Project Runway poster autographed by Carol Hannah Whitfield and Logan Neitzel from Lifetime. Click here for details.

Click here for new interview with Jay Nicolas Sario from Fabsugar.

Season Three designer, Malan Breton was among the guests at the "Real Housewives of New York" season three premiere party. Click here for photos.

Brandise Danesewich is recapping "Models of the Runway" on Modelinia.

Preview Video - Season 7 - Episode 8

Episode 7 Online - "Hard Wear"

Click here to watch the full episode.

Weekend News

Project Runway season six contestants, Carol Hannah Whitfield and Gordana Gehlhausen are among the designers to be featured at Charleston Fashion Week. Click here for more information.

Attn: NYC - Join Tim Gunn and others on the bridge tomorrow to honor women survivors of war.

Tim comments on Kardashian style...Thanks Marsha and Kenneth.

ABC News talks to Nick Verreos about Oscar Style secrets here.

Recapalooza!

Eric3000 kicks things off...

Cliffieland is a treat every week...

Don't miss the New Old Biddy's caption for that photo up there...

Jordan Baker is in fine form...

Maxthegirl needs Maya's necklace...

Lorraine loves herself some hardware...

Second City Style is back...

Miz Shoes liked Jay for the win...

Ji-Hyun recaps the highs and the lows...

Toyouke loved it...

Sorry so late this week gang. If you have a recap to share, e-mail the link to Team BPR. See you next week!

Tim Gunn's Recap of Episode Seven

BPR Love for Jesse Lenoir

Jesse LeNoir is getting married next Saturday! He very sweetly dedicated his finale collection to his fiancee, Brittany. Click here to see photos of Jesse's Fall 2010 Collection.

In this BPR interview, Jesse talks about his upcoming wedding, his experience on the show and his plans for the future.

Click here for the podcast.

Bluefly-Cam Episode 7

Poll - Episode 7 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: (top, l-r) Amy, Anthony, Ben, Emilio and Jay
(bottom, l-r) Jesse, Jonathan, Maya, Mila and Seth Aaron
Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.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 Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors, Isabel Toledo and Stephen Webster.

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

Click here to tell us who you thought should have been auf'd

Reactions To Episode 7

Images provided by ProjectRunway.com. Montage created by BPR.
Click for a larger view.

A trip to the hardware store brought out some, how shall we put it...interesting results in tonight's episode. This is the type of work that apprently allows you to continue on in the competition. Were the judges nuts?

Post your reactions to Episode 7 here.

Epiosde 7 Party!

Photo: Lifetime Network

Welcome Project Runway fans to the BPR party room! After taking a week off, PR looks to re-tool in Episode 7, "Hard Wear". We love the alternative material challenges and look forward to some creative design and a whole bunch of crazy.

And speaking of crazy, the BPR party animals are certain to let loose after being caged in last week. The store is open, come on in!

BPR Live Play By Play: Episode 7

From the Mailbox

One more look at Malan Breton's finale walk featuring Amanda Fields and season seven model, Holly Ridings.

Project Runway Season Six designers Gordana Gehlhausen and Jesus Estrada are among the designers showing at Project Ethos LA on March 19th. Click here to purchase tickets.

Click here for a fresh interview with Jesus Estrada.

Leanne Marshall is holding a sample sale at her etsy store.

Tonight On BPR

Photo: Lifetime Network

So, are you an Insy or an Outsy? Thanks to TMZ, we recently discovered how Michael Kors rolls. (click if you dare) But that's not what Tim is talking about here. It's a trip to the "Hard Wear" store and an alternative materials challenge for our 10 remaining designers. There most certainly will be whickety-whack on the runway! BPR has it covered:

• No Lifetime? No problem! Tbone and suzq are well rested and ready for live play by play coverage of Episode 7. Pre-game begins at 9:30 p.m. and we'll share all the design drama as it happens starting at 10:00 p.m.
• The BPR party room opens promptly at 9:30 p.m. to enhance your Project Runway viewing pleasure. We have a regular crew of snark artists that watch the show together and would love to have you along as well.
• After the show is over, tell us your thoughts in our weekly reactions thread. What did you think of the challenge? Were the judges nuts? Tell us what you really think.

It's great to have Project Runway back - we'll see you tonight!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 6

Our polls for Episode 6 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Seth Aaron Henderson deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also concurred with the judges and felt that Janeane should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 7 poll.

Christian Siriano - Having a Moment

Watch the Project Runway season four champion in a one-hour special entitled Christian Siriano: Having a Moment, on Monday, April 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

According to the press release we'll "get to see a glimpse into the life of the mini-mogul – who immediately resonated with fans and fashionistas alike on Project Runway – as he prepares for fashion week, overseeing every aspect of his line from start-to-finish, model fittings, Emmy-dress appointments and balancing work and life with family, friends and work associates. It will all culminate in the highly pressure-filled buyer meetings where Siriano will learn whether all of his hard work will pay off."

Keri Hilson Wears a Rami Kashou Gown to the NAACP Image Awards

Photo: Frank Micelotta

Keri Hilson attends the 41st NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

Project Runway Video Game for Wii Now Available

Click here for more information.

Project Runway Fantasy Game Update from Mark Y

Photo: myLifetime.com

Greetings PR SuperFans,

This week's challenge is to design a look for the fall collection of She By Sheree! I'd love that wouldn't you? Can you imagine what a great guest judge Sheree would be? She has a lot of fashion cred, getting dressed every day and all.

I can't wait for the eye rolling and shoulder shrugs when the designers arrive at a hardware store for a fast dash up and down the aisles to fashion their looks. Want to bet at least one designer will say something like "I myself prefer to work with better quality fabrics?" If I were a designer, I'd grab the paint color cards for my look. And I hope we see at least one lampshade on a model's head.

The preview seems to place Jay, Anthony and Maya in the runway spotlight but I never trust the editing of reaction shots on PR. I only wish that Jesus Estrada hadn't been eliminated earlier because I saw him in NYC during Fashion Week and he was wearing a pair of seriously studded gloves so I think he would have rocked this challenge.

How about you? Who will you choose for your fantasy team? See you all in the Party Room Thursday night at 9:30.


P.S. It's not too late to join the "PR Superfans Group."

Amanda's Take - Season 7 - Episodes 5 & 6

Amanda Fields and Tim Gunn at the Project Runway Season Seven Finale Show

Hello BPR LAND!

You, who are sitting in front of your computers and reading this every time I write in, THANK YOU.

I am deeply thankful for all of your support and encouragement. Even if you've never left a comment, just by reading my thoughts you have enriched my life! I only hope that my little insights on the models and the fashion world can enhance yours, even for just a passing moment.

I have had a whirlwind February in New York City! I've been incredibly fortunate to not only work with extremely talented fashion designers, photographers, stylists and hair and makeup artists, but also to have walked in my fifth Project Runway Finale! As everyone who has taken a look at the photos from the collections knows, I was one of Jesse's girls!

Click here to continue.

Amanda and Leanne Marshall at Leanne's Fall 2010 Show.

More from Diana Eng's "Fairytale Fashion" Show

BPR field reporter Jes Switaj attended Diana Eng's Fairytale Fashion Show. The show was fun and dramatic and featured Diana's signature tech and lighting effects.

Click here for Diana's book, "Fashion Geek."

Guest Judges for Episode 7

According to Entertainment Weekly, Isabel Toledo and Stephen Webster will be the guest judges this week. Click here for more.

Photo: myLifetime.com