BPR Interview with Project Accessory Designer, James Sommerfeldt

Chicago shoe designer, James Sommerfeldt talks about his experience on Project Accessory.



Click here to see his website.

Thank you James!

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Christian Siriano in Chicago

Project Runway season 4 Champion, Christian Siriano visited Neiman Marcus in Chicago on Monday.

Photo: Second City Style

Click here for the story from Second City Style.

News from Tim Gunn, Heidi Klum and Molly Sims

Photo: Out

Congratulations Tim Gunn upon being included in the 17th Annual OUT100. Click here to see all of the honorees.

Click here for a slideshow of Heidi Klum wearing looks from Project Runway designers.

Click here for a new interview with Project Accessory host Molly Sims.

Interview with Project Accessory's Nicolina Royale from the Minneapolis Star Tribune

Sara Glassman of the Star Tribune talked to Nicolina Royale about Project Accessory, her career and more. Here is a highlight:

Q You're so much fun to watch on television.

A I've been obsessed with "Project Runway" since the conception of the show. I always laughed at the criers. Then I went on "Project Accessory," and I'm the crier. You never understand how hard it is until you're there.

Click here for the full interview.

Tune in to Project Accessory tonight on Lifetime!

Project Runway Alums Judge "Product Runway"

Jack Mackenroth, Joshua McKinley, Suede and Kevin Christiana served as judges for "Product Runway," in NYC on November 14th.





Other Project Runway designers in attendance included Mondo Guerra, Peach Carr, and Steven Rosengard.



Click here for more photos from the event.

Project Accessory Episode 3 Auctions

There is still time to bid on the episode 3 designs. Right now Nicolina's design has the highest bid.



Click here to see all of the auctions and to place your bid.

Christopher Straub Designs Exclusive Line for Maurices

Project Runway Season 6 designer, Christopher Straub has designed a new line of fashion, handbags, and fragrance exclusively for Maurices.



His line will be available online Nov. 22. On Nov. 25, his full line will be available in 80 Maurices locations, and his fragrance and accessories will be available at all other Maurices locations.

Maurices operates over 800 stores in 44 states. Maurices stands for fashion, quality, value and personalized customer service. Offering sizes 1-26 in select stores and online, our styles are inspired by the girl in everyone, in every size. For store information and to shop online, visit maurices.com.

Project Runway All-Stars, Michael Costello and Gordana Gehlhausen Fashion Show this Weekend

Michael Costello and Gordana Gehlhausen will be presenting "Project Runway Designs and Drama" at the Southern California Desert Cities Women's Show this weekend.

Click here for more information.

Tim Gunn in Atlanta Part 1 - A new BPR Interview

Tim Gunn and Leah Salak - photo: BPR

Tim Gunn was in Atlanta on Saturday for the Lucky Brand Fashion Show at the Perimeter Mall.

Tim generously granted an interview to BPR before the show. Thanks Tim!

BPR: Any news on Season 10?

TG: Season 10 is a go!

BPR: Contract signed, sealed and delivered?

TG: We're working on it. You know that I will be with Project Runway until the very end.

BPR: So will we of course!

BPR: Tim, will you rank the season 9 finalists in the order that you believe they should have finished?

TG: Viktor, Kimberly, Josh, Anya

BPR: Was Kimberly your favorite?

TG: Kimberly and Anthony Ryan

BPR: Awww... I thought you liked Anthony Ryan...

We loved the "Tim Gunn Behind the Seams" program.

TG: Thank you. The audience for "Behind the Seams" pulled in 2 million more viewers than the Project Accessory lead-in.

BPR: It was really great. Where was Joshua?

TG: He had another commitment. I believe a speaking engagement.

BPR: Were you surprised that Josh came in second in the finale?

TG: Yes.

BPR: What is the status of "Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible?"

TG: We have finished writing it, but there is still more work to do. It is scheduled for release in September 2012.

BPR: How long is it?

TG: It's 85,000 words. I'm not sure how many pages it will be.

BPR: Are there illustrations?

TG: Mostly photos, unless we couldn't find a photo of what we needed.

BPR: Tim, please describe what "The Revolution" Show is about.

TG: "The Revolution" follows a woman's five-month journey in five days. We cover an amalgam of issues - health, fitness, relationships, style, (personal fashion and home.) There are experts in various fields who assist each woman in her journey.

BPR: And you are the style expert.

TG: Yes.

BPR: Are you on every episode, every day?

TG: We haven't filmed all of the days yet. I'm not sure how it will be put together.

BPR: Is there a studio audience?

TG: Yes

BPR: Tim, you are always so busy!

TG: I'm the luckiest guy in the world!

Jack Mackenroth Calendar Signing at Boxers NYC Nov 16

Meet Project Runway season 4 designer Jack Mackenroth and purchase a 2012 calendar. Proceeds benefit Amfar.Click here for more information.

Preview Video, Project Accessory Episode 4 "It's in the Bag"

The designers are matched with an eBay customer featured on the site for their unique fashion sense. Designers Kara Ross and Rebecca Minkoff are guest judges. Thursday night on Lifetime.

Project Accessory Episode 3 Recap from Second City Style

Click here for the recap and memorable quotes from our friends at Second City Style.

A highlight: And did I miss the memo and the day she said her full name is “Nicolina Royale”?! That is the best James Bond villain name I have ever heard and my future child will be named after her!

News from Christian Siriano and Heidi Klum

Click here for a new interview with Heidi Klum. Heidi talks about design and shopping.

Click here to see a video of Christian's appearance at Nieman Marcus in Bal Harbor.

Raleigh Artist Lauren Van Hemert Completes Season 9 Challenges

Project Runway fan and accessory designer, Lauren Van Hemert challenged herself to create an accessory for each challenge in season 9.

Lauren finished her final challenge with this handbag design inspired by "The Conversationalist," sculpture 1997 by Chakaia Booker



Click here to see all of Lauren's designs.

A New Interview with Chris March from Media Beat

News from Elisa Jimenez, Kara Janx and Carol Hannah Whitfield

Photo: The New York Chocolate Show

Project Runway All-Star, Elisa Jimenez teamed with "Top Chef Just Desserts" chef to create a fashion design for The Chocolate Fashion Show at The 14th Annual New York Chocolate Show. Their design is inspired by Broadway’s Wicked. Click here for more information. Click here for a photo gallery.

Kara Janx Designs are on sale here (reduced 60%) at Fashion Stake.

Carol Hannah Whitfield will be a featured speaker at the "Women Today" event in Anderson SC November 18-19. Click here for more information.

Season Nine's "Top Ten Moments" from Racked

Photo: Getty Images

Click here for Project Runway Season Nine's "Top Ten Moments of Greatness" from Racked.

Natasha Bedingfield Wears a Christian Siriano Design at the CMA Awards

Photo: RDiamond/WireImage

Natasha Bedingfield wore Siriano's skirt design to perform “Easy” with Rascal Flatts at the 45th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 9, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Bid on Project Accessory Episode 2 Auctions

There is still time to bid on the "Sole Searching" accessories.



Right now Kelly's designs have the highest bid.

Click here to see all of the auctions.

News from Leanne Marshall, Brian Burkhardt, and Valerie Mayen

Photo: LeanneMarshall.com

Click here to read a new interview with Project Runway Season 5 winner Leanne Marshall from RusticWeddingChic.com.

Click here to see more of Leanne's bridal designs.

Click here for a new interview with Project Accessory designer, Brian Burkhardt.

A highlight:

Molly Sims doesn't seem to be as charming as Heidi Klum.
Ah, I totally disagree with you. She is a gem. I think she's got such a great sense of humor. I think that Molly is a little bit warmer.

Click here for Brian's website.

Click here for the latest from season 8 designer Valerie Mayen.

Project Runway All Star, April Johnston Auctions Designs for Charity

April is auctioning four original designs to benefit Savannah/Chatham CASA, Inc.

Click here to bid.

Chris March "Mad Fashion" Episode 6 Preview Video

Chris and his fashion posse are enlisted to spin out a look for event planner and New York City nightlife maven Susanne Bartsch for her appearance at a Fashion Week ball.

Tim Gunn's Fall Tour Finishes in Atlanta November 12

Photo: Kevin Carroll

A Lucky fashion show followed by a Q&A, is planned for 1 p.m. Nov. 12 in the lower level of the Perimeter Mall Dillard’s.

Want to be in the show? Model casting call from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Lucky Brand Jeans Shop.

Click here for more information.

Click here for more from Tim's stop in Annapolis.

Preview Video, Project Accessory Episode 3, "Bling it On"

The designers are given 24 hours to complete their next challenge, but Eva drops a surprise on them. Kelly Osbourne is a guest judge.

Project Accessory Episode 2 Recap from Second City Style

Click here for a recap and memorable quotes from the Project Accessory "Sole Searching" challenge.

"Tim Gunn: Behind the Seams" Now Online

Click here to watch the full episode.

Project Accessory Episode 2, "Sole Searching" Now Online

Click here to watch the episode online.

BPR Interview with Joshua McKinley

Project Runway season 9 finalist, Joshua McKinley talks about his experience on the show.



A highlight: Joshua is now designing window displays for the Swarovski stores on Fifth Avenue and in Chicago.


Thank you Joshua!

BPR Party Room: Behind The Seams Special

BPR Interview with Viktor Luna

Project Runway season 9 finalist, Viktor Luna talks about his experience on the show.



Highlights: Viktor is working on a duplicate of the white leather jacket from his collection for Heidi Klum, AND a duplicate of the "Ninth Look" (above) from his collection for Nina Garcia.

Click here for the podcast.

Click here for Viktor's website.

Thank you Viktor.

It's Not Over Yet

Tonight at 9:00 p.m. is the "Behind The Seams" special hosted by Tim Gunn. It's a look back at Season 9 and promises some unedited takes from Tim. We are really looking forward to seeing (for the first time ever!) the five decoy collections from Anthony Ryan, Bert, Bryce, Laura and Olivier from the Lincoln Center show back in September. Are you going to watch?

UPDATE: By semi-popular demand, we will be hosting a live chat room for the special tonight right here on BPR!

Results In - You Were the Judge for Season 9 Finale

Our poll for Episode 14 - Project Runway Season finale - is closed and 3,046 of you voted. You disagreed with judges and 54% felt that Viktor Luna deserved the win. Click here to see all of the results.

As always thank you so much for all of your support and comments this year. It has been such a pleasure hosting a site that has such passionate and articulate readers. We will continue to bring you "All Project Runway - All the Time" until the next season of Project Runway with all of the news of the designers as well as Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn. BPR has been open continuously since June of 2005, thus our claim of being the original Project Runway fan site.

Bid on Project Accessory Episode 1 Auctions

There is still time to bid on the "Accessorize This" auctions.



Right now, Diego's designs have the highest bid.

Click here to see all of the auctions.

BPR Interview with Kimberly Goldson

Project Runway Season Nine finalist, Kimberly Goldson talks about her experience on the show.




Click here for the podcast.

Click here for Kimberly's website. (Coming soon.)

Thank you Kimberly!

There is Still Time....

There is still time to bid on the Season Nine Finale garments!



Click here to see all of the designs and to place your bid.

No sign of Joshua's neon green bike shorts in the auction.
Probably went straight to Nina's closet...

Good luck BPRs!

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.

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

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.

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??

BPR Interview with Project Accessory Designer Cotrice

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

Click here for Cotrice's website.

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Thank you Cotrice!

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!