BPR Love for Jay Nicolas Sario

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Project Runway Season Seven designer Jay Nicolas Sario talks about his experience on the show.

Click here for the podcast.

Click here for Jay's finale collection, inspired by samurai.

This was Jay's favorite design from his finale collection and in retrospect he wishes he had included it in the "top three" looks he showed to the judges.

Thank you Jay!

Photo: New York Magazine

Poll - Episode 13 - Your Turn to Be the Judge

Only one poll this week:

Photos: Top - Jay, Bottom - Mila
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 Heidi Klum, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia.

poll by twiigs.com

Reactions To Episode 13

Tim Gunn home visits always rate as our favorite parts of any season, but tonight there was an elimination to deal with as well. The Final 3 are in place, did the judges make the right call? Post your reactions to Episode 13 here.

Episode 13 Party!

Patty-cake, patty-cake, baker's man, auf a designer as fast as you can!

This and other silly, childish games are in store for you tonight in the BPR party room. It's the kickoff to the Season 7 finale and where else would you rather be? All are welcome to snark along as we watch Episode 13 together.

Ding-dong, Tim is calling. Come on in!

BPR Live Play By Play: Episode 13

Amanda's Take - Season 7, Episode 12

THE BIG TOP
Wow. You can really see why these models are the top five.
I had more to say about the models from previous seasons because someone would give me a reason to explain why a model shouldn't walk a certain way. This season the models were all so talented and poised it was hard to find fault with any of them!

All the remaining models have their own unique style on the runway and are all stunningly beautiful. The model who has the most confidence week after week is Lorena. It doesn't hurt that Emilio keeps giving her such incredibly gorgeous clothes to wear! She helps them to look more beautiful and also she has shown her knowledge of how to work a gown effortlessly.

Click here to continue.

Chloe Dao Fashion Show this Saturday

There is Still Time...

...to bid on the episode 12 auctions. Right now Emilio's design is at $2600.00!!!



Rasario and Renata are engaged in a bidding war. Who will win? Click here to see all of the auctions for this week.

Project Runway Fantasy Game Update from Mark Y

Photo: ProjectRunway.com

Greetings Project Runway Super Fans,

I was disappointed last week. Nina Garcia didn't show up to judging wearing big clown shoes, but it was a great episode anyway. Emilio's gown really hit the mark and how much fun was it having Anthony around for a bonus episode? Maybe he'll be back again as a helper during the finale episodes tonight and next week.

Each season I make picks for the finale and I'm happy to say I thought Seth Aaron and Emilio would go all the way. I've never done so well before. My final spot? Let's hear it for the boy! Jay Nicholas Sario will edge out Ms. Mila for a guy's sweep of the top three spots.

See you tonight in the Party Room!

Tim Gunn in Boston

BPR field reporter, "Tina G" attended the Kate Spade event in Boston and met Tim Gunn! Click here for Tina's account of the day.


Click here for more from Boston.com, and here for an interview with The Boston Herald.

Tonight On BPR

It's Jay vs. Mila tonight as the two designers square off for the final spot at Bryant Park. And with the always entertaining Tim home visits, we should be in for a fun and intriguing kick off to the Season 7 finale. Team BPR is locked and loaded:

• The BPR party room (hopefully glitch-free) will open at 9:30 p.m. Watch the new epiosde with friends and fans from all over. It's good, slightly clean snarky fun.
• Tbone and suzq have their own little party on the live BPR play-by-play. If you have no access to the show, follow along as we describe all of the design and drama for you. Pre-game at 9:30 p.m. and live play by play begins ay 10:00 p.m. ET.
• After the show, tell us what you thought in our weekly reactions thread.

See you tonight on BPR!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 12

Our polls for Episode 12 are closed. You felt that Emilio Sosa deserved the win this week. Click here to see the results. You also concurred with the judges and felt that Anthony should have been out as well. Click here to see the results.

The next time you get to be the judge will be at the end of Episode 14, Finale Part 2.

Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.com

Project Runway Season 8 Now Casting - Will be in NYC!

Season 8 will definitely be in New York. Also a new "open casting call" has been added on May 7th in NYC. Click here for more information.

Top 5 Looks Reminder

A reminder to get your votes in for the Top 5 Looks of Season 7. Deadline is midnight on Friday. Click here to vote!

Tim Gunn on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson 4/12/10

Episode 13 Preview Video

Season 7 Reunion

Looks like Season 7 will get a reunion special! The caption from Lifetime's press website:

Nina Garcia and Tim Gunn host a special reunion show with the designers and models from season seven of Project Runway, airing Thursday, April 22 at 11pm ET/PT

What, no Heidi?

Season Seven Polls - Who Will Win? Who Do You HOPE Will Win?

poll by twiigs.com

poll by twiigs.com

Recapalooza!

The New Old Biddy stayed up until the wee hours...

Eric3000 has an uninspired viscera...

Cliffieland pumps up the volume...

Elisa has a bone to pick with Ringling Brothers...

JordanBaker tries to figure out the tie...

Maxthegirl thinks there is a conspiracy to keep Jay...

Lorraine offers no explanation for her absence...

Miz Shoes has video this week...

Second City Style was sad to see Anthony go...

Ji Hyun wants the judges to duke it out...

Toyouke thinks Lifetime is jacking up her show...

Thank you recappers. Next week, Tim hits the road!

Weekend News

Click here to read an excerpt from Laura Bennett's book, "Didn't I Feed You Yesterday?"

Click here for Tim Gunn's Episode 12 blog.

Facebook users, click here for Tim's video recap of episode 12.

Tim will be a guest on the The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on Monday, April 12th.

Click here for Malan's Musings.

Christian Siriano is coming to Boston! Click here for more information.

Episode 12 Online - "The Big, Top Designers"

Click here to watch the full episode.

Top 5 Looks of Season 7

As we begin the countdown to the Season 7 finale, it's time once again to roll out our popular "Top 5 Looks Poll". Now that everyone has had a chance to see all of the designs and challenges this season, which 5 are your favorites?

Probably the easiest way to look at all of the garments is to go to Lifetime's Rate The Runway page where you can sort by episode. Alternatively, you can also go back and look at our weekly poll images. To keep everyone consistent, list your five favorites in the comments by number, designer(s) name(s) and challenge (or episode #) like this:

1 - Seth Aaron Henderson "A Little Bit of Fashion"

2 - Jay Nicolas Sario "The Fashion Farm"

3 - Maya Luz "Takin' It To The Street"

4 - Ping Wu "Back To New York"

5 - Tory Burch "Why Am I Here?" challenge (well, that last one wouldn't count, but you get the idea...)

We'll tally the results and reveal your Top 5 picks in a special countdown prior to the Season 6 finale. Deadline for your entry is Friday, April 16 at midnight. It's your chance to celebrate the uncelebrated and right some judging wrongs. Who from Season 6 will join Andrae Gonzalo, Robert Best, Christian Siriano, Leanne Marshall and Rodney Epperson as a Top 5 champ?

Edited to add: I had a hard time remembering the titles of the episodes so I posted a full list and descriptions here. LK

More BPR Love for Anthony Williams

Photo: Lifetime

Today is Anthony's birthday! He talks about his plans for tonight and speculates about the future.

A couple of highlights: Anthony is celebrating with 50 friends and his cake will feature the Marie Claire cover dress design. Also, Anthony has "never had a boyfriend...."

Even though they both live in Atlanta, Anthony has never met Mychael Knight.

BPRs, let's send more love and birthday wishes to Anthony!

Click here for the podcast.

Poll - Episode 12 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos (L-R both front and back views): Anthony, Emilio, Jay, Mila and Seth Aaron
Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.com. Click for 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 Cynthia Rowley.

Unlike the judges you will pick a winner of this week's challenge. Click here to tell us who you thought should have won.

Like the judges you will pick 2 designers to be out. Click here to tell us who you thought should have been auf'd.

Reactions To Episode 12

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Next stop, Bryant Park! With the bright lights and big top serving as inspiration, the final five designers gave it their all. And in the end, the judges make a dramatic decision. What did you think? Post your reactions to Episode 12 here.

Epiosde 12 Party!

Photo: Lifetime Network

Welcome one and all to the BPR party room! Tonight we celebrate the last regular challenge of Season 7. Only three designers get to compete for the top prize at Bryant Park and we find out who in Episode 12, "The Big, Top Designers".

The circus is in town and where else would you find the BPR party crew? So bust own the clown shoes, the red rubber nose, the acrobat tights or whatever else you need to perform. It's showtime in the BPR party room!

BPR Live Play By Play: Episode 12

Biddy Meets Bennett

Jennifer Eolin met Laura Bennett (and family) at a book signing last night!

Click here for more.

There is still time....

...to bid in the episode 11 auctions. Right now Emilio's design has the highest price.



Click here to see all of the auctions.

Amanda's Take - Season 7, Episode 10, Episode 11

Project Runway model Amanda Fields is back with her take on the last two episodes - thanks Amanda.


Take 1:

LOVE that the designers were able to create their own print to become their own fabric! Cerri was incredibly natural in the way she removed her jacket on the runway. It was definitely not the most flattering look, but she saved it by being so graceful and sweet. If I were ever on a runway in a dress like Brandise wore and I didn't feel that I could walk gracefully in it, I would pick it up too.

Kristina is beautiful and even though Anthony was eliminated, she was so confident in his design and you could see that on stage. She looked incredible in it and Anthony really knows how to fit it to her body so well!

I'm so happy Emilio won! His fabric design was so great because I could envision it immediately in other colors and on handbags, wallets, sunglasses, you name it!

Click here to continue.

Project Runway Fantasy Game Update from Mark Y

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Hello, Super Fans.

Who's ready for fashion? In a nod to the circus theme of the challenge, I'm hoping Nina wears a pair of big clown shoes and HRH Michael sports a red rubber nose. I have one if he needs to borrow it.

There's buzz out there that this episode is a double elimination. I've thought that was coming all season so I'm ready for it. Anyone agree with that theory? Remember Marla and Diana?

But the scoop I'm liking is that it is a single elimination saying bye bye to one more designer and sending four designers home to design collections for Fashion Week. But, a la Rami vs Chris, only three will get to show (except that we know 10 of them already showed. It's confusing. And whatever you do, don't mention that to Gordana like I did.) And that might mean a walk off of a few looks before Fashion Week. Also makes sense to me with history repeating itself. Chris really pushed the envelope on that one.

I'm looking forward to the circus challenge which should be a hoot and a great field trip for the designers. They stepped in mud for the feedbag challenge. I can't imagine what they'll step in at the circus.

Now for a Fantasy League team. I scored negative points last week so I'm hanging my head in shame. Right now I have Jay, Mila and Seth Aaron. I haven't always been loyal to Jay, but I am not an Emilio fan and Anthony's return is too good to be true. I feel like I'm being set up.

See you all in the party room at 9:20 Mark Y Time. Oh, by the way. If any of you haven't purchased your Season Six DVD, do so. I'm enjoying it immensely. Something about the second time around and it's a lot of fun. Now if only the DVD Gods would listen to me and include all the decoy collections starting with Austin's as a bonus feature!

Tonight On BPR

Photo: Lifetime Network

The circus, really? Well, we've always considered Project Runway to be the Greatest Show On Earth and designers past and present have shown that they are more than capable of making clown clothes, so perhaps taking the designers out to the big top isn't such a stretch.

It's the last challenge of Season 7 and sparks will literally be flying as we find out who's final collection gets to count at Bryant Park. The stakes are huge and BPR has its own cast of characters ready to perform for your entertainment:

• Tbone and suzq (which one is the bigger clown?) will have live play-by-play coverage of Episode 12 as it airs from the east coast. Pre-game at 9:30 p.m. and show time at 10:00 p.m.
• Speaking of clowns, the BPR paty room opens at 9:30 p.m. Watch the big show under the BPR big top
• After Heidi's good-bye kiss tell us what you thought of tonight's epsode in our reactions thread, posted immediately after the show is over.

See you tonight at the circus! Oops, I meant the runway. No difference, you say?

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 11

Our polls for Episode 11 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Emilio Sosa deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also concurred with the judges and felt that Jonathan should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 12 poll.

Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.com

From the Mailbox

Click here for more information about Christopher Straub's show and to purchase tickets.

Click here for a new interview with Project Runway Season Two winner, Chloe Dao. A highlight: What do you think of this season’s “Project Runway?”

Chloe: I was watching up until Ping, the crazy Asian girl, got eliminated. They let 10 designers show at Fashion Week. It’s insulting to past seasons. What’s the point if [almost] every designer gets to show at Fashion Week? They could have waited and let three designers show. I was turned off and disgusted. I feel bad for both seasons [6 and 7], especially [sixth season winner] Irina [Shabayeva]. She didn’t have the experience of walking out with the crowd.

Click here for Christian Siriano on Modelinia.

Click here for a new interview with Project Runway Canada designer, Jessica Biffi.

Heidi Klum on the May Cover of Cosmopolitan

A new month, a new cover for Heidi!

From the Mailbox

Carol Hannah Whitfield will present a bridal fashion show on April 12th at Michael C. Fina in NYC. Click here for more information.

Congratulations Jay McCarroll! What an inspiration.

Laura Bennett is scheduled to appear on The Joy Behar Show tonight.

Click here for a new interview with Tim Gunn from Arizona Foothills Magazine.

Runway Rundown With Chris March - Season 7 - Episode 11

Meet Laura Bennett and Buy Her Book!

You can now buy 'Didn't I Feed You Yesterday? A Mother's Guide to Sanity in Stilettos' written by Project Runway Season 3 finalist Laura Bennett. The fabulously glamorous one will be making a book signing appearance at Borders Columbus Circle in New York City tomorrow, April 7 at 7 pm; come out and meet her - click here for details. For those of you unable to attend you can click here to buy her book online and stay tuned to BPR for other events.

Jay McCarroll - Celebrity Fit Club Finale

Did Jay McCarroll, Project Runway Season 1 winner, take the prize on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club? Watch and see.

Epiosde 12 Guest Judge: Cynthia Rowley

We still haven't recovered from Cynthia Rowley's last appearance on Project Runway, where she took part in the mind boggling elimination of Gordana Gelhausen. Will similar controversy result in the final challenge of Season 7?

From the Mailbox

Click here for a recap of Episode 11 from Cliffie and here for The New Old Biddy!

Tonight is the finale of Celebrity Fit Club featuring Jay McCarroll on VH-1.
Click here for more information.

Click here for more coverage of the Project Ethos Fashion Show featuring designs from Gordana Gehlhausen and Jesus Estrada.

Click here for a slideshow of designs from Jesus Estrada's Fall 2010 Collection.

Christian Siriano - Having a Moment - Tonight on Bravo

Click here for more from Time Out Chicago.

Episode 12 Preview Video

Recapalooza!

And a Happy Easter to you from all of us here in looza land.The recapping crew just keeps hopping along:

Jordan Baker's resentment is delicious...

Maxthegirl has the best recap title of the season...

I expected to see bunny ears on David Dust...

Eric3000 in Cop Out, opening in a theater near you...

Miz Shoes does not like the big butt look...

Elisa thinks the well has run dry...

Second City Style loves Anthony...

Q loved it...

Ji Hyun appreciated Jessica Alba...

Toyouke takes us home...

Off to hunt some eggs - see you next week!

Episode 11 Online "Sew Much Pressure"

Click here to watch the episode online.

Weekend News

Vote for Tim Gunn in Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential poll.



More April 1 fun here on Reality Blurred.

Big news for Northern Virginians - Wendy Pepper will be the featured speaker at a luncheon on April 30th. Click here for more info.

Maya Luz and Jonathan Peters will be showing collections at Styleweek Providence.

Facebook users click here for Tim Gunn's video recap of Episode 11.

Jack Mackenroth interviews Epperson here.

BPR Love for Maya Luz

Photo: ProjectRunway.com

Maya Luz is a great designer and a consistent competitor. We will miss her.

Maya talks about her experience on the show and why she felt it was time for her to leave.

Click here for the podcast.

Thanks Maya!

From The Mailbox

Click here for Malan Breton's "Musings" on the week in celebrity fashion from OK! Magazine.

Anthony Williams was the special guest during Gawker's live-blog of last night's episode. Click here to read all of the comments.

Click here for a new interview with Daniel Vosovic.

Attention Tampa Bay: Ben Chmura original designs are available at a local boutique. Click here for more information.

BPR Love for Jonathan Joseph Peters

Jonathan is adorable in this interview. He has nothing but good things to say about his experience on the show and he even gives us a Michael Kors impression.

Click here for the podcast.

Click here for Jonathan's finale collection, "Aviary."

Poll - Episode 11 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: Anthony, Emilio, Jay, Jonathan, Mila andSeth Aaron
Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.com. Click for 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 Jessica Alba.

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 11

One walked off, one walked back on and another one goes home. It was a crazy night on Project Runway! Post your reactions to Episode 11 here.

Episode 11 Party!

That, Project Runway fans, is one set of beleaguered looking designers. Let's pick them all up in the party room, shall we?

It promises to be an interesting even of drama and design based on the previews and the BPR party crew will be hanging on every minute of it. Join us in the comments below as watch episode 11: "Sew Much Pressure" together. Who will stay and who will go? It's Project Runway party time!

BPR Live Play By Play: Episode 11

Project Runway Season 8 Now Casting!

No fooling. Click here for the application from Bunim/Murray. Good luck designers!

Project Runway Fantasy Game Update from Mark Y - Episode 11

Photo: ProjectRunway.com

Ouch. I'm still smarting in sympathy for Jonathan from last week's judging. Anyone else still feeling his pain? He gave back as good as he got. I thought his pale print looked like rain drops, not stains. I'm also a fan of Emilio's monogram print but not the dress. I would have picked SA for the win but the judges never ask me. How about you?

Have you seen the previews for tonight's mystery? All the speculation and theories. And, don't forget - today is April Fool's Day so don't believe everything you see or hear. I never trust the editing, especially of reaction shots, anyway.

So who do you think will be the winner? Which designer returns? Why does Tim talk to SA on the QT? Maya, call a press conference already!

Tonight On BPR

Things will just keep getting "weirder and weirder" tonight on Project Runway. In what should have been the most hyped episode of Season 7, we are left to create our own buzz as we solve the mystery of Maya, find out who returns, learn why Seth Aaron gets called out to the hallway and edge ever so close to the finale. It's must-see TV and you know we are on it:

• The BPR party room opens at 9:30 p.m. and there should be plenty of speculation on tonight's proceedings. All are welcome!
• Tbone and suzq will be live blogging the new episode as it airs from the East Coast. Pre-game at 9:30p.m. and show time at 10:00 p.m.
• After the show, tell us what you thought in our weekly reactions thread. This one should be pretty lively!

Can you believe there are only 4 episodes left? See you tonight on BPR! No foolin'...

Project Runway Season 8!

Note: This was our annual April Fool post.
The reveal was at the 'click here' at the end.

Looks like Project Runway is taking a page from Survivor. This just in:

The cast of Season 8 will be an all-star lineup of designers from the past seven seasons of Project Runway. Titled "Heroes vs. Villains," Season 8 will pit some of the most loved - and most despised - designers from the franchise.

And in a dramatic shift, a newly formed company called Bye-Bye Productions has been brought in to produce the show. Led by former Magical Elf (and Executive Producer of PR Seasons 1-5) Rich Bye, the new production team will reflect a return to Project Runway's roots.

A change in the production company seemed inevitable considering the recent sale of Bunim-Murray. Rich Bye claims that he has signed on "the most talented and experienced producers in reality television that will bring Project Runway back to the top of reality competition programming." Former PR producers Michael Rucker and Sara Rea are also partners in the new venture.

Show host Heidi Klum declares, "Our core group of devoted fans will be happy to see the return of these designers, while the newer fans will be introduced to some of our most memorable characters."

Taping for the new season will begin on June 1st at Parsons in New York City and the premiere will be "later this summer." Three finalists will create a Spring 2011 collection to be shown at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on September 10th. "It's a quick turnaround," said Bye, "But we have a precedent in season three. We had a similar schedule and the designers had to "make it work."

Here's the full cast rundown:

Season 1: Wendy Pepper and Austin Scarlett
Season 2: Zulema Griffin and Nick Verreos
Season 3: Jonathan Kayne Gillaspie and Vincent Libretti
Season 4: Victorya Hong and Rami Kashou
Season 5: Jerell Scott and Kenley Collins
Season 6: Gordana Gelhausen and Irina Shabayeva
Season 7: Emilio Sosa and Anthony Williams

"I am concerned about the potential volatility between these designers in the workroom" added Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn. "But there is no denying the high level of talent they bring to the table. It promises to be the most explosive season of Project Runway ever."

Click here for the official press release.

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 10

Our polls for Episode 10 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Seth Aaron Henderson deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also clashed with the judges and felt that Mila should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 11 poll.

Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.com