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:

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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!

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:

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Project Runway Season 9 Finale Judge is L'Wren Scott

Also, there is still time to vote in our "Which designer SHOULD win Season 9?" poll.

Click here to vote.

Nick Verreos Hosts a "Designer Fabric Party" and Fashion Draping Event at the FIDM Scholarship Store in Los Angeles Oct. 27th

Click here for more information.

After the Project Runway Season 9 Finale...

Stay tuned for the premiere of Project Accessory and then the final episode of "After the Runway" with Nick Verreos.



Nick is also featured in tonight's episode of "The Look for Less" on Style Network.

Chloe Dao - Spring 2012

Click here for a new interview with Project Runway season 2 Champion, Chloe Dao.



Also, enjoy these photos of her latest collection.

Click here to visit Chloe's blog.

Celebrate the Launch of Alison Kelly's Book!

You are invited to celebrate the publication of The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook and to meet Project Runway Season 3 designer Alison Kelly on Thursday Nov. 10th.

Click here to RSVP.

Don't miss our interview with Alison here.

Please send us photos if you are able to attend!

Project Accessory - Meet Shea Curry

Shea Curry is a jewelry and hair accessories designer from Hattiesburg, MS who currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.



Click here for Shea's website.



Photo Credit: Richard McLaren © 2011

Project Accessory - Meet Rich Sandomeno

Rich Sandomeno is a jewelry designer from Elmwood Park, NJ who currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.



Click here for Rich's website.


Photo Credit: Richard McLaren © 2011

Project Accessory - Meet Nina Cortes

Nina Cortes is a jewelry designer from Miami, FL.



Click here for Nina's website.



Photo Credit: Richard McLaren © 2011

Project Accessory - Meet Nicolina Royale

Nicolina Royale is a leather rock n' roll accessories designer from Minneapolis MN who currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.



Click here for Nicolina's website.



Photo Credit: Richard McLaren © 2011

Project Accessory - Meet James Sommerfeldt

James Sommerfeldt is a footwear designer from Chicago, IL.



Click here for James's website.



Photo Credit: Richard McLaren © 2011

Project Accessory - Meet Diego Rocha

Diego Rocha is a handbag designer from Sao Paolo, Brazil who currently resides in Chicago, IL.



Click here for Diego's website.



Photo Credit: Richard McLaren © 2011

Project Accessory - Meet David Grieco

David Grieco is a belt designer from Watertown, NY who currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.



Click here for David's website.



Photo Credit: Richard McLaren © 2011

Project Accessory - Meet Cotrice

Cotrice is a jewelry designer from Milwaukee, WI who currently resides in Atlanta, GA.




Photo Credit: Richard McLaren © 2011

Project Accessory - Meet Christina Caruso

Christina Caruso is a jewelry designer from New York, NY.



Click here for Christina's website.



Photo Credit: Richard McLaren © 2011

Project Accessory - Meet Brian Burkhardt

Brian Burkhardt is a jewelry designer from Bellport, NY who currently resides in Miami, FL.



Click here for Brian's website.


Photo Credit: Richard McLaren © 2011

Project Accessory - Meet Adrian Dana

Adrian Dana is a church hat designer from Baltimore, MD who currently resides in Lithuania, GA.



Click here for his website.



Photo Credit: Richard McLaren © 2011

Attention Birmingham: Christian Siriano at Gus Mayer Oct. 25th

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Project Accessory Premiere October 27th - Preview Video

Project Runway's Alison Kelly Releases "The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook"

Project Runway season 3 designer, Alison Kelly has co-authored a sewing book for diy fashion fans.

"The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook" contains fully customizable patterns for a coat, dress, skirt, blouse and bag. Examples of variations of the designs are presented in the book from BurdaStyle.com members from around the world. It's really inspiring!



The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook is scheduled for release on November 1st. Click here to pre-order on Amazon.



BPR: How did you first become involved with BurdaStyle?


AK: Since 2008 I have been working part-time as Creative Director and Editor of BurdaStyle.com. This unique position fulfills my undying love for DIY fashion and sewing, reminding me of why I started designing in the first place, while providing a creative platform to play with design ideas.

As co-author and creative director of the BSHB, as well as writing the book in the 'voice' of BurdaStyle, I designed the 5 paper sewing patterns included in the book, and was responsible for overseeing various aspects such as: choosing the contributing designers, sourcing fabrics and trim, planning photo shoots, casting models, styling the final looks, working with the technical writer and designer, and juggling myriad revisions from the editor!


BPR: How long have you been working on the book?


AK: A year and a half.


BPR: Which is your favorite project from the book?


AK: It's like choosing a favorite child-- but I'd have to say the skirt, because while the pattern is deceivingly simple, you can enhance the design by choosing an interesting fabric combo, like nude lace with a scalloped edge over a black silk lining.




BPR: How has your career benefited from your appearance on Project Runway?


AK: This question comes up a lot and the answer is always the same-- it has benefited greatly and I also believe it's what you make of it. Not winning garnered a lot of support which has turned out to be an advantage. I've ended up working on many exciting projects because of my appearance on the show. I've been designing my clothing line, Dahl, ever since, doing wholesale and custom orders. Today people still buy the black crocheted top I wore on the show from my website. I can tell where our season is airing around the world by looking at my website stats-- all of a sudden there will be a bunch of traffic from Chile or Sweden, it's great.

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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!

Photo: Kimberly Goldson /Facebook

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

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Entertainment Services

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

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC

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.