There is Still TIme...

Did you agree with the judges this week?

There is still time to vote in our episode 10 poll.

Click here to let us know who should have won and who should have been eliminated.

Heidi Klum and Ryan Seacrest on the Emmy Red Carpet

HIllary Duff is the Guest Judge This Week

New mom, Hillary Duff, is the judge for this week's challenge on Project Runway.

Tim Gunn at the 92nd Street Y October 1 at 8:00

Hear fashion guru and Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn discuss the fascinating histories of common clothing items and accessories and recount contributions made by revolutionary designers.

 NY1's Budd Mishkin will interview Gunn about how he has poured his undeniably impressive fashion knowledge into his category-defying tome, Tim Gunn’s Fashion Bible: The Fascinating History of Everything in Your Closet. A book signing will follow the event. 

Don't miss Tim Gunn at the 92nd Street Y on Monday, October 1, at 8pm. 

Click here for tickets.

Amanda's Take, Season 10, Episode 10

Project Runway Supermodel, Amanda Fields, returns with her "take" on the Season 10 models - thanks Amanda!

Kick Up Your Heels, folks! It's a rockin' Rockette Project Runway collaboration! Here we go...

 Could Heidi be ANY cuter in her green Rockettes costume? I loved her high kicks!

"Take a moment, let them see you, don't run away." - Dmitry to his model.

 This is wonderful advice. No matter what the designer gives me to wear, I always want to show it well and get my photo taken as much as possible so that the photographers have an opportunity to get great shots of my dress to share with the world. This is the type of episode I've been waiting for all season. We get to see the designers telling their models how they would like them to walk.

I appreciate this look inside of what we do, because the decision to smile or not smile, walk fast or slow, pose half way back, any of these things are the wishes of the designer which then, in a traditional fashion show, get translated to the producer who then communicates this to the models. It's important to maintain a polished walk no matter what the instruction may be, but mold your walk to fit the show.

 Dmitry's model added a little smile and some hip movement that really showcased the fringe on her dress. She managed to make it look like she was in the Rockettes without overdoing it. Very classy!

Click here to continue.

Christian Siriano Emmy Gowns!

Project Runway Season 4 champion, the incredible Christian Siriano, created custom gowns for these talented actresses to wear on the red carpet at last night's Emmy Award presentation.

Martha Plimpton in a custom Siriano gown at the Emmys last night

Christina Hendricks in a custom Siriano gown at the Emmys last night.

Anna Chlumsky in a custom Siriano gown at the Emmys last night.

Tim Gunn in Arkansas Tonight

As part of the UCA "Distinguished Lecture Series," Tim Gunn will be speaking at the University of Central Arkansas Reynolds Performance Hall tonight at 7:30.

Click here for details.

Ven Budhu and Kenley Collins at The Emmys

Ven made up Kenley's dress in a rose print reminiscent of her grandmother.

She looks very happy!

From Kenley's Facebook page

Episode 11, "It's Fashion, Baby" Preview Video

The designers create fashions for babies. Hilary Duff is the guest judge.

Heidi Klum At The Emmys

Photo: Jason Merritt/WireImage

Heidi Klum takes her turn on the red carpet at the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in a Alexander Vauthier gown. A little bit revealing even for Heidi, no?

Recapalooza!

The recappers take center stage as they break down Episode 10:

Eric3000 is a rocket scientist...
Suzq just doesn't have the time for this...
Uncle Nick knows not to bore Nina...
Maxthegirl has a hilarious video link...
The Democracy Diva wrote a Ven limerick...
Karen provides a history lesson...
Mila knows her costume design...
Bertzilla liked the NYC skyline costume...
Second City Style loved this one...
Girlyshoes has her eye on Debra Messing's feet...
And Toyouke cleans out the scrap bin.

Update:  Project Rubino offers another great recap.

Thank you again recappers - see you next week!

The Rockettes Rehearse for Project Runway

Poll - Episode 10 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos (Top, L-R): Christopher, Dmitry, Elena, Fabio, Melissa, Sonjia, and Ven
Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.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 Debra Messing.

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.

Reactions To Episode 10

Photo by Barbara Nitke

Debra Messing returned again to the Project Runway guest judging chair for this week's episode. In the end, Heidi had to "kick" someone off. What did you think about the designs and results? Post your reactions to Episode 10 here.

BPR Live Play-By-Play/Party Room

Photo by Barbara Nitke

It's Radio City Music Hall! Certainly we can find space to party in here, right? Just be careful of all those legs flying around and you should be just fine. Welcome on and all to the BPR party room. In the comments section below, we're providing running commentary and snark as we watch Episode 10 "I Get a Kick Out of Fashion" together. Come on in!

Tim Gunn Book Signing Tonight NYC

Tim Gunn will be signing copies of his Fashion Bible tonight at 7PM at the UWS Barnes & Noble 2289 Broadway (corner of 82nd.)  

Click here for details.

Project Runway Designers Featured at FASHIONxt

Project Runway fans are in for a treat in Portland Oregon. October 10 - 13th as FASHIONxt features collections from Seth Aaron Henderson, Viktor Luna, Becky Ross, Josh Christensen, Gordana Gehlhausen and Michael Costello.

Highlights include:

Seth Aaron Henderson and Viktor Luna have collaborated on a collection for the opening night on October 10th.  This collaboration is made possible by the Intel Personal Cloud.  Afterward, Viktor will present his Spring 2013 Collection.

On Thursday, October 11th, Season 9 designer, Becky Ross will present her Spring 2013 Collection.

On Friday, October 12, Josh Christensen will present his Spring collection and Seth Aaron will present a collection including menswear and womenswear.

On Saturday, October 13th, Gordana Gehlhausen and Michael Costello will show their latest designs.

There are many many additional featured designers - see the full schedule here.

Please stay tuned to BPR for updates to the roster.  

Everyone is welcome at the event, tickets can be purchased here.  YAY!!!

Click here for the FASHIONxt Facebook page.

Click here for the FASHIONxt Website.

Click here for more information.

Tonight On BPR

Photo by Barbara Nitke

Well this looks like it could be a fun episode. We want to see Tim kick that leg out on the chorus line! Tonight on Project Runway the seven remaining designers will face a costume design challenge for The Rockettes. It's not an easy task and we've seen many talented designers flail in the past when faced with these types of challenges. Who will make the cut tonight? Team BPR invites you to join us online for extra added fun:

• Tbone and suzq will be hosting our weekly live play-by-play/party room beginning at 8:45 p.m. All are welcome as we snark our way through Episode 10 "I Get a Kick Out of Fashion"
• After the show, share you thoughts with Project Runway fans across the land in our reactions thread.

Who will be the next auf? Join us tonight on BPR!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 9

Our polls for Episode 9 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Dmitry Sholokhov deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Ven should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 10 poll.

Own a Piece of Project Runway History

The episode 9 designs are up for auction.  Right now Dmitry's design has the highest bid.

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

Tim Gunn in New Animated Disney Movie

The voice of Tim Gunn (and apparently, his animated likeness) will be featured in the new "Sofia the First" movie and series on The Disney Channel. 

 Click here for more information from EW.com.

Tim Gunn in Minneapolis

Tim Gunn visited the Mall of America last night signing copies of his "Fashion Bible."

Click here for a fresh interview from CityPages.

There is Still Time...

Did you agree with the judges?

There is still time to vote in our Episode 9 Poll.

Click here to vote.

Project Runway Guest Judge This Week is Debra Messing

Trivia:  Debra also judged the finale of which season?

Tim Gunn on Chelsea Lately

Season 10, Episode 10, "I Get a Kick Out of Fashion" Preview Video

The designers try to get a leg up in the competition when they visit Radio City Music Hall and create costumes for the legendary Rockettes. Debra Messing is the guest judge.

Recapalooza!

It's a family affair this week in recpalooza land:

Uncle Nick wonders when the kids will ever learn...
Eric3000 speaks with his 15th grandfather...
Gianni goes screencap crazy...
Maxthegirl spots a secret love...
Karen gets her wires uncrossed...
Mila thinks Sonjia is reviving the stirrup pant...
Bert calls out the FTD man...
We haven't linked Queerty in a long while...
And Toyouke spots Mondo's pants.

Thanks again recappers - see you next week!

Update:  Don't miss Miz Shoes!

BPR at Leanne Marshall Spring 2013

Project Runway Season 5 winner, Leanne Marshall presented a gorgeous Spring 2013 collection on Saturday, September 8th.

Photo:  Laura Kluvo

The Scarlett and I loved her color palette of cream, green and lavender and when she told us she was inspired by cabbages, we loved it even more.

Photo:  Laura Kluvo

Click here for LOTS more photos from the show.

Click here for a review from ecouterre.

Thank you Leanne!

Still Time to Vote For Joe

Don't forget to vote for Project Runway Season 5 designer Joe Faris. He's a Top 10 finalist in the Hatch Detroit Contest to win $50,000 and you can help him get that prize. One way to vote is to click here, register via your email address, and then vote on MOTOR CITY DESIGN - you can vote once per day. You can also vote via Facebook by clicking here, 'like' the Hatch Detroit page and vote on MOTOR CITY DESIGN; you can also vote once per day there.

Help him win by voting and sharing this page on your own Facebook timeline. Make it work!

BPR Interview with Gunnar Deatherage

Project Runway Season 10 designer, Gunnar Deatherage talks about his experience on the show.

A highlight:

BPR: Of course we have seen your collection, it was a complete surprise. 

Is there any specific connection to these tribal influences? 

GD: I met someone just before I left for the show, and I had no idea if he would even be waiting for me...but as it turned out, I came home and there he was. He was studying Australian culture and tribal culture and it was very easy for me to jump on board and just be inspired by the tribal vibe. 

I got a lot of comments about how unexpected this collection was from me. I mean it was probably the most surprising of any of our collections. That's what we are supposed to do as designers. If I would have created ten looks that you had already seen, but in different colors and textiles, it wouldn't have been fun for you guys to see, so the more that I branch out and propel myself forward, the more exciting it is to watch. 

BPR: Is this the same collection you would have made if you were a finalist? 

GD: No. 

BPR: So you really took the opportunity to go out on a ledge. 

GD: They can't eliminate me and they can't beat me. If I was being judged, I might have played it more safe. It would not have been as interesting. The pressure was off. I am extremely proud of this collection. I mean I am 22 years old and I didn't go to fashion school and now I have shown at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to see Gunnar's Fashion Week Collection.

Thank you Gunnar!

Heidi Klum Interviews Tim Gunn

Poll - Episode 9 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: (top, l-r) Christopher, Dmitry, Elena, and Fabio
(bottom, l-r)  Gunnar, Melissa, Sonjia, and Ven
Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.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,  Mondo Guerra, and Anya Ayoung Chee.

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.

Reactions To Episode 9

Photo By Barbara Nitke

It was a chance tonight for the eight remaining Project Runway designers to show off their graphic design skills. Some shined and others struggled. What did you think of the results? Post your reactions to Episode 9 here.

BPR Live Play-By-Play/Party Room: Episode 9

Photo By Barbara Nitke

Welcome everyone to the BPR play-by-play/party room! Just click on the comment link below this post to join the fun as we watch Episode 9 "It's All About Me". It's simply pure, snarky Project Runway fun.

"Project Style" on Saturday with Nick Verreos

Project Runway's Nick Verreos will be hosting the "Project Style" finale on Saturday Sept. 15th at 2:00 at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach, CA.

Click here for more information.  

Vote for Joe Faris

Project Runway Season 5 designer Joe Faris is a Top 10 finalist in the Hatch Detroit Contest to win $50,000 and you can help him get that prize. One way to vote is to click here, register via your email address, and then vote on MOTOR CITY DESIGN - you can vote once per day. You can also vote via Facebook by clicking here, 'like' the Hatch Detroit page and vote on MOTOR CITY DESIGN; you can also vote once per day there.

Show Joe some BPR Love by helping him win. And for some extra love, consider sharing this on your own Facebook page while you're voting.

Tonight On BPR

Photo By Barbara Nitke

It's old home week on Project Runway in more ways than one as we welcome back Mondo Guerra and Anya Ayoung Chee as guest judges and the designers receive visits from their family. It's also the HP design your own fabric challenge and the tension will be high as the competition tightens with just eight designers remaining. Team BPR is ready for all the design and drama:

• Tbone is back this week to host our weekly live play by play/party room. All are welcome as we watch the new episode together.
• After the show, share your thoughts in our reactions thread where you can tell us what you really think.

It's another week of Project Runway, hope to see you tonight on BPR!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 8

Our polls for Episode 8 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Sonjia Williams deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also concurred with the judges and felt that Alicia should have been the out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 9 poll.

Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.com

BPR at Korto Momolu, Spring 2013

The Scarlett and I headed to Korto's show on September 7th.  

We met up with Malan Breton, Michael Costello and Carmen Webber at the event.

The colors were bright and crisp.

The silhouettes were modern.

We had a great time.

Thanks Korto!

Click here for more photos of Korto's collection.  

There is Still Time to Vote in our Episode 8 Poll

Did you agree with the judges this week?

Click here to vote in our episode 8 poll.  Thank you!

Viktor Luna Spring 2013

Project Runway Season 9 designer, Viktor Luna, presented his Spring 2013 collection on Monday.



Click here for more photos.

Click here for Viktor's website.

Uncle Nick's FNO Recap

Uncle Nick sends along a link to his fabulous recap from the Lord & Taylor Fashion Night Out Event last week in NYC. He has photos with an incredibly diverse collection of Project Runway designers past and present including lovable Kooan Kosuke, who was clearly enjoying himself. Don't miss Nick crush all over figure skating stars Kristi Yamaguchi and Sarah Hughes.

Read the whole thing here.

Breakfast With Tim Gunn

The Scarlett and I joined Tim for breakfast on Saturday and dished a little about Project Runway, his new book, and more.  Thanks Tim!

BPR:  Tim, will you be doing a book tour this fall?

TG:  Yes - please check my Facebook page for any announcements.  I am headed to Los Angeles on Tuesday and then I will be on Chelsea Lately on Wednesday and then I head to Chicago.

Also, Heidi and I did a segment for her AOL page.

BPR:  Will there be a Fifth and Pacific (formerly Liz Claiborne) Fashion Tour?

TG:  Not this season.

BPR:  Will you be doing red carpet commentary for the Oscars?

TG:  I hope so.  Please stay tuned.  I have cleared my calendar.

BPR:  Let's talk about Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible...

TG:  Well, it is different from most fashion texts in that it is thematic rather than chronological.

BPR:  Which is your favorite chapter?

TG:  The sweater chapter.

Click here to continue.

Lord & Taylor Celebrates 10 Seasons of Project Runway - Video

Nina Garcia in Architectural Digest

Nina Garcia's Manhattan apartment is featured in the new issue of Architectural Digest.

Click here for more.

Don't Miss Tim Gunn on GMA This Morning!

Tim Gunn talks about his new book today on Good Morning America.

Amanda's Take, Season 10, Episode 8

Project Runway Supermodel, Amanda Fields, returns with her take on episode 8 - thanks Amanda!

"They [Dmitry and Elena] are like Boris and Natasha from Rocky & Bullwinkle." - Christopher

I like the idea of having the designers create t shirts to sell on the street. However, it comes accross as: "We're too cheap to just give each team $800. You guys go use these leftover t shirts and glitter and help a production out.."

I don't understand why Alicia, Dmitri and Elena just didn't care what the shirts looked like. It was easy to see the result of that with their low sales.

Sonjia is quickly becoming my favorite to win. I would wear that jacket all fall and winter long!

Ven's skirt is too old for his team's collection. A lot of his design is not young and fresh. I am starting to think he could go home soon.

"Get your ass in gear, or I'm gonna get it in gear." - Gunnar

Oh please. You signed up to make dresses because outerwear terrifies you.

Click here to continue.

Emily Brandle and Family Kickstarter

Project Runway Season 5 designer, Emily Brandle and her husband, Adam Harteau are eager to begin a great art adventure.



Click here to learn more about "Our Open Road" and to help fund the project.  

Tim Gunn In Ridgewood NJ Tonight

Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible is available tomorrow but you can get a preview tonight at Bookends in Ridgewood, NJ.

Click here for more information.

Episode 9 "It's All About Me" Preview Video

The designers create their own fabric for their looks and receive visits from their family. Former contestants Anya Ayoung-Chee and Mondo Guerra return to guest judge.

Christian Siriano Spring 2013

Project Runway Season 4 Champion, Christian Siriano, presented his Spring 2013 Collection on September 8th.



The collection is inspired by the ballet and original music is by Brad Walsh.

Enjoy!

BPR at the HP TouchSmart Event Sept. 6th

Project Runway sponsor, HP, has challenged five popular design bloggers to create unique designs using HP TouchSmarts, the same PC's featured on Project Runway.

Mila Hermanovski designed this dress on her HP TouchSmart

The HP Designer Match-Up Challenge designs were revealed at an event on September 6th and BPR Field reporter, Jennifer Mara was there and sends these photos.

Jen and Emily Henderson

Additional designers to accept this challenge are 

- Sarah Fox of Cursive Design (jewelry) and Design Crush 

- graypants (lighting) and NotMartha 

- Emily Henderson (interiors) and AphroChic 

- Goil Amornvivat and Tom Morbitzer (home) and Curbly

BPR loves the TouchSmart!

Read more about the challenge here.

Recapalooza!

Time for another walk down looza lane:


Suzq occupies 5th Avenue...
Eric3000 is looking for his Barbie hat...
Uncle Nick grooves on Boris and Natasha...
Maxthegirl was waiting for the dramatic kiss...
Gianni has the edits all figured out...
Democracy Diva has cherries on her stockings...
Miz Shoes lets go of her crunchy granola...
Todd is still rooting for Raul...
And Toyouke brings it home again.

Quick and dirty this week, thanks recappers!