Project Runway Season 12 Finale Collections

Eight Project Runway Season 12 designers showed at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on September 6, 2013. Below you will see images of the designers in the order that their ten-piece Spring 2014 collections were shown at Lincoln Center. In an effort to remain spoiler-free, you will not see images of the designs on the main page of BPR. Spoiler alert - if you click on the image of each designer you will be redirected to images of the 10 fashions in the order that they were presented. Purists, beware that you will see the garments before they appear on the show and that the comments will contain discussions about the looks.

 Click the image above for the collection of Alexander Pope.

 Click the image above for the collection of Kate Pankoke.

 Click the image above for the collection of Jeremy Brandrick.

 Click the image above for the collection of Helen Castillo.

 Click the image above for the collection of Alexandria von Bromssen.

 Click the image above for the collection of Bradon McDonald.

 Click the image above for the collection of Justin LeBlanc.

 Click the image above for the collection of Dom Streater.

All images courtesy of Getty Images.

Poll - Episode 8 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Top (l-r): Alexander, Alexandria, Bradon, Dom, and Helen

Bottom (l-r): Jeremy, Justin, Karen, Kate, and Ken

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, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen, and Michael Kors.

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.

Project Runway All Stars: Season 3!

Season 3 of Project Runway All Stars has just been announced and it starts on October 24. Check out the list of deigners: Ari South, Christopher Palu, Daniel Esquivel, Irina Shabayeva (!), Elena Slivnyak, Jeffrey Sebelia (!), Korto Momolu, Melissa Fleis, Mychael Knight, Seth Aaron Henderson (!) and Viktor Luna. We are surprised at the inclusion of past winners. What do you think?

Reactions To Episode 8

The nine remaining designers were sent off and running on another new challenge. What did you think of the results? Post your reactions to episode 8 here.

BPR Live Party: Episode 8

As if the Parsons workroom isn't enough, Project Runway sends the designers onto the playing field for more hot and sweaty action. It's the "design something for Heidi's line" challenge wherein free labor is donated to the show's executive producer and host. Hopefully the Season 12 contestants fare better than those who have tackled this challenge in the past. Team BPR is here to watch along with you. Click on the comment tab to join the party!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 7

Our polls for Episode 7 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Alexandria von Bromssen deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You agreed with the judges and felt that Miranda should have been the out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 8 poll.

"Fashion..Unzipped" with Jay McCarroll Tomorrow on Sirius Radio

Original Project Runway winner JAY McCARROLL, internationally known fashion and textile designer and new Fashion Ambassador for Hamilton Mall in Atlantic City, gets his own SIRIUS XM New York Fashion Week Special this week when he hosts “Fashion … Unzipped with Jay McCarroll” LIVE tomorrow - Thursday, Sept. 5 from 10-11 a.m. EST on Sirius XM STARS Channel 106.

Jay’s special guest co-host will be outspoken publishing super-agent Judith Regan. 

Jay will be taking fashion-related calls and questions from listeners at 888-94-STARS. 

As one of a series of rotating personalities from the fashion world, Jay will kick off the week of special programming by bringing Fashion Week fans a front row seat to the runway during his own hour of this special pop-up series. Jay also will be bringing on a special guest, New York-based women’s wear designer Ann Yee, to share Fashion Week experiences, offer expert how-to advice and an exclusive glimpse at the latest styles and trends. 

“I’m most excited to be able to take calls from listeners,” Jay writes on his blog. “I feel like this is a bucket list thing for me. ‘Hello there, Linda from Rochester, New York. What’s your question?’! If
you are listening and have a good question for me, I encourage you to give me a little ring a ding ding.” 

There is Still Time to Vote in Our Episode 7 Poll

Did you agree with the judges?

Click here to vote.  

Episode 8 Sneak Peek Video - Helen vs. Ken

Tim Gunn: "I am Crazy About Etsy"

Tim Gunn talks about "Craft vs. Crafty," Project Runway, and more in this great interview from the etsy blog.

A highlight:

Karen: Any advice on how to audition successfully for Project Runway? 

Tim: I’d be thrilled to have Etsy people audition. My advice? You need to know who you are as a designer, have a point of view, and own it. I just finished home visits with the designers this season, and each designer believed so intensely in what they are doing. They all said, “I don’t care if I win, I know this is me.” You can’t worry about what the judges will love. If there ever was a fickle quartet, it’s the Project Runway judges. 

 Karen: Let’s talk about fashion. If you watch fashion television or read magazines, there’s a lot of emphasis on trends. But there’s another school of thought that puts personal style first. What is your position on this? 

 Tim: I am very loud about calling myself the anti-trend guy. I am constantly telling women and men it’s only good if it works for you. Do a closet analysis. Ask yourself, “What do I wear, what do I not wear? What will multi-task?” I profoundly believe in shopping on a budget. I am also quite cynical about trends.

Click here for the full interview.

Season 4 Designer, Kevin Christiana, Collaborating on "222 By Adam Levine"

Project Runway Season 4 designer, Kevin Christiana, is working with Adam Levine on a new line of casual wear.

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Own a Piece of Project Runway History

Bidding is live on the episode 7 garments.

Right now Alexandria von Bromssen's design has the highest price.

Click here to see all of the auctions.

Help Season 11 Designer, Benjamin Mach, Fund His New Collection

Many Project Runway designers are Kickstarting, Crowdsourcing or otherwise seeking small amounts from friends and fans to help fund their projects.

Click here for information and to donate to Benjamin Mach's campaign.

Good Luck Ben!

Episode 8, "Having a Field Day" Preview Video

The designers get sporty by competing in field-day events. Then, they fashion high-end performance wear for host Heidi Klum's line. Michael Kors is the guest judge.

Recapalooza!

The recappers walk all over this week's challenge:

Eric3000 has better runway photos than we do...
Uncle Nick loves him some shoes...
Gianni does not approve of the comb-over...
Suzq visits Mary Clare...
Mila wonders why Nina didn't get Anne's job...
Althea hits the buzzer...
Shannon has a cool give away this week...
Second City Style fits the shoe...
Mongie laces them up...
And Toyouke stomps down the runway.

Thank you recappers, see you next week!

Update:  Don't miss Democracy Diva.

Christian Siriano Builds Brand to Include Fragrance, Cosmetics, Home, and Artwork

Photo by Thomas Iannaccone

Click here for the story from WWD.com.

Episode 7, "Shoes First" Full Episode Now Online

Click here to watch.

A New Interview with Project Runway Season 11 Champion, Michelle Lesniak Franklin

Novelist Kendra L. Saunders chats with Project Runway Season 11 winner Michelle Lesniak Franklin about the ongoing lone wolf theme in her life, great earrings, 80s hair metal, steampunk, and who she’d take with her to a desert island. 

Here’s a short transcript of part of the interview, but make sure to listen in for all of the rest!

 Q: As a woman I was especially touched that you chose an inspiration that I don’t see a lot of females draw from- a lone wolf. Have you always felt like a lone wolf? 

 A: I haven’t. You know, it was being on the show and going through what I was going through that made me feel that way. I came from an artist background, I went to school for fine arts and you come to making a project or making art or a thesis with a theme- and my theme was really how I was feeling. When I go into fashion, it’s really about my emotion.

 Q: I noticed you used that color that you have in your kitchen, in your final collection. Has that color been with you a long time? 

 A: You know… chartreuse and green… I’m from the Pacific Northwest so I take a lot of my inspiration from nature, and green is a huge part of it. And I was born in the '70s so these '70s color palettes are really important to me. It’s really grungy; it’s really dirty and haunting, so yeah, it’s definitely my color palette. 

 Q: You have some of the most fabulous earrings of anyone I’ve ever seen. Do you make a lot of your own accessories too or do you just find really great things? 

A: I make a lot of them. I’m really into natural elements- wood, bone. Some of them I made and some of them are made by local artists here in Portland. I really like to support what’s happening in Portland, so I buy a lot of local.

Thank you Kendra!

BPR Interview with Miranda Kay Levy

Project Runway Season 12 designer, Miranda Levy, talks about her experience on the show.

A highlight:

"I think the judges knew which designs were mine, except maybe the Glamping challenge. I stayed true to my aesthetic and style lines and I don't think I was trying to fool the judges. 

I wanted my designs to represent me and to become a part of my portfolio. 

I think other designers might have tried to do some different things and to mix things up a little more. I wanted each of my designs to look like me."

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to shop Miranda's designs.

Thank you Miranda!

Poll - Episode 7 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: 1). Alexander, 2). Alexandria, 3). Bradon, 4). Dom, 5). Helen,

6). Jeremy, 7). Justin, 8). Karen, 9). Kate, 10). Ken, 11). Miranda

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, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen, Kaley Cuoco, and Anne Fulenwider.

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 7

Lifetime promised us a "shocking elimination" on tonight's shoe-focused episode of Project Runway. What did you think? Post your reactions to Episode 7 here.

BPR Live Party: Episode 7

It's fashion quiz bowl night on Project Runway! Grab your buzzers and join us in the BPR party room for another new episode. Tonight the focus is on shoes, but which designer will get the boot? Click on the comment tab to join the fun!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 6

Our polls for Episode 6 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Jeremy Brandrick deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also disagreed with the judges and felt that Karen should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 7 poll.

There is Still Time to Vote in our Episode 6 Poll

Did you agree with the judges?

Click here for our poll.

Anthony Williams Recaps Episode 7, "Let's Go Glamping!"

Enter to Win a Custom Malan Breton Gown or Tickets to a MBFW Show

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Christian Siriano - Spring 2014 Sneak Peek

E! News has an exclusive sneak peek at what's coming down this year's runway. Former Project Runway champ Christian Siriano stopped by to chat with Catt Sadler about NYFW, his style inspiration and lots more. 

The designer also exclusively shared three sketches from his 2014 spring collection. Looks like his show will be a parade of gorgeous prints. In the first sketch the designer illustrated a bright floral sheath (when are flowers not perfect for spring?) and sassy red heels.

Click here for the full interview from E!.

Episode 7 - "Shoes First" Sneak Peek

Tim Gunn - "Women Shoppers Come in All Shapes.."

The "Real Woman" challenge on Project Runway each season highlights the dismay that many designers feel about dressing anyone other than a professional model.

Tim Gunn addresses the issue:

The challenge, said the former Parsons professor, is not simply to make clothes bigger, but to rethink the entire design process. "It's not a matter of sizing up or sizing down from a size six," he said, "It's a matter of reconceiving things altogether. There are just some things that you can't or shouldn't do [design-wise]."

Click here for the full story from The Huffington Post.

Heidi Klum - TV's Superwoman

Heidi Klum talks about juggling Project Runway, AGT and family.  

"I'm not on TV constantly," she stresses. "I'm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. There are still other days of the week!"

We also get a hint about the upcoming "real woman" episode, airing Sept. 19th.

Click here for story from TV Guide.

Episode 7, "Shoes First!" Preview Video

Shoes inspire garments. 

Included: a shocking elimination. 

The guest judges are Kaley Cuoco ("The Big Bang Theory") and style editor Anne Fulenwider.

"Shocking" because it is a double-elimination????

Recapalooza!

The recappers are roughing it this week:

Eric3000 glamps with Troop Beverly Hills...
Suzq knows camp from glamp...
Uncle Nick wants more luxe in his glamp...
Democracy Diva loves crooked armor...
Gianni sees details everyone else misses...
Amanda Fields checks in with her video recap...
Mila goes on retreat...
Shannon appreciates the calm...
Joshua and Althea report from the woods...
Second City Style has quotes from the woods...
And Toyouke packs it all up.

Thank you recappers, see you in seven!

Episode 6, "Let's Go Glamping" Now Online

Click here to watch the full episode online.

Heidi Klum Sings "Stayin' Alive" in new Jordache Commercial

Poll - Episode 6 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: 1). Alexander, 2). Alexandria, 3). Bradon, 4). Dom, 5). Helen,

6). Jeremy, 7). Justin, 8). Karen, 9). Kate, 10). Ken, 11). Miranda

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, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen, and Allison Williams.

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 6

The Project Runway designers went camping tonight and came home in tears. What did you think of the challenge and the outcome? Post your reactions to Episode 6 here.

BPR Party: Episode 6

Into the wild we go with our Project Runway designers on tonight's new episode. Of course we are not roughing it on this outing, comfy cots and accoutrements await our delicate designers. We'll be doing our own glamping in front of the TV as we watch Episode 6 together. Click on the comment tab and come join the party!

Tim Gunn, Heidi Klum, and Zac Posen at an "America's Got Talent" Event

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Tonight's Episode Sponsored by Resource Natural Spring Water

'Let's Go Glamping" tonight with resource natural spring water.

Looks like fun!

Click here to learn more about resource and be sure to tune in tonight at 9:00.

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 5

Our polls for Episode 5 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Bradon McDonald deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You agreed with the judges and thought that Sue should have been the out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 6 poll.

Images courtesy of myLifetime.com.

BPR Interview with Sue Waller

Project Runway Season 12 designer, Sue Waller, talks about her experience on the show.

A highlight:

BPR: Your designs are fabulous and very distinctive. Is this the first time you auditioned for the show?

SW: Yes. I was a bit insane to have gotten in like I did because I kind of decided last minute to try out. I hopped into a taxi and grabbed everything that I had left after I was robbed a few months ago...I was mugged and had everything stolen from me in the street....I showed up about 12 minutes before the end of the auditions. 

 All of the other designers were waiting with their rolling racks and they had already been through some initial screenings. Some of the girls said that they really liked my designs. I don't have a lot of interaction with other designers. I have been living and working in the south of France - very isolated - so I really appreciated that. 

Anyway, after we met the judges and had our interviews, at one point, someone said, "Sue, number 80, you are moving forward. The rest of you, thank you very much." I realized that some of them had tried out 3, 4, 5, or even 10 times. Some had created collections just for the casting.. I was very shocked that I was selected. 

 I realize that I did not fit into the usual mold. I was pretty much in the dark about what the show was about and how it worked. 

  Click here for the full interview.

Click here to see more of her designs.

Click here to visit Sue's website.

Thank you Sue!

A Day in the Life of Tim Gunn

Ever wonder what a typical day is like for Tim Gunn?  

Click here.

There is Still Time to Vote in Our Episode 5 Poll

Did you agree with the judges this week?

Click here to vote.

Play Project Runway Ultimate Trivia Challenge

Are you a "Project Runway Superfan?"  

Click here for the "Ultimate Trivia Challenge."

Yes, that is my actual score....

Project Runway Now Casting Season 13

Season 13 is now casting!

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and the deadline to submit the application is September 9th.

"Invitation only" casting calls will begin shortly after this deadline.

Click here for the full application.

Click here for more information.

Good luck designers!

Episode 6, "Let's Go Glamping!" Preview Video

The designers go on a luxury overnight camping trip, with campsite surroundings serving as style inspirations for a challenge. Allison Williams ("Girls") is the guest judge.

Recapalooza!

The recappers are losing their patience:

Karen posts her resignation letter...
Suzq recaps from the road...
Eric3000 has Mad Men spoilers...
Uncle Nick talks Bridge and Tunnel...
Gianni wonders about Sue's model...
Mila goes unconventional...
Democracy Diva wonders about the challenge...
Joshua and Althea weigh in...
Shannon brings the drama...
Mongie watches the train wreck...
And Toyouke breaks down the Scrap Bin.

Thank you recappers - see you next week!

Episode 5 "You Choose Your Materials" Now Online

"I am speaking..."

Click here to watch the full episode online.

Poll - Episode 5 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Alexander, Alexandria, Bradon, Dom, Helen, Jeremy
Justin, Karen, Kate, Ken, Miranda, Sue

Did you agree with the judges this week? 

 Click here to vote for the winner of episode 5. 

 Click here to vote for the designer that you would have sent home. 

Once again, our thanks to Eduardo Cuéllar for creating the poll image.

Reactions To Episode 5

Another team challenge using unconventional materials sent Tim Gunn over the edge. What did you think of tonight's challenge and results? Post your reactions to Episode 5 here.

BPR Live Party: Episode 5

The Project Runway design marathon continues this week for the dozen designers. All of those smiles won't last though when the clock starts ticking and the team dynamics kick in. The BPR party room is open and ready watch it all go down. No Tbone to mind the shop tonight, so please try not to mess the place up too much. Click on the comment tab to join the party!

Lexus? Teams? Unconventional Materials? Another Sneak Peek at Tonight's Episode

Results In - You Were the Judge, Episode 4

The results are in - you agreed with the judges and selected Bradon's look as your favorite this week.  

PS - Auction is live until midnight tonight - right now, this design has a bid of only $31.00!

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

You would have sent Miranda home.

Thank you for voting and please check BPR tomorrow for this week's poll.

TIm Gunn Designing Home Decor Textiles

New York - Fashion guru Tim Gunn, nationally recognized for his ongoing role in the Lifetime hit series "Project Runway," has inked a licensing agreement with Indecor Home Design for home textiles. 

InDecor, a division of Bentex Group, will be the master licensee for home in the U.S. and Canada. 

Gunn is chief creative officer at Liz Claiborne Inc. He also served as chair of the Department of Fashion Design at Parsons The New School for Design and has been active in the Parsons community for more than 23 years. He has also authored books on style and hosts "Tim Gunn's Guide to Style."

 He will work in collaboration with Indecor Home design to create a full range of home textiles products, including bedding, bath, window and pet collections. Indecor will show the first pieces of the collection at next month's New York Home Fashions Market. 

"We are excited to launch Tim Gunn's Home Collection for spring 2014, building momentum in all home products for the fall 2014 season," said Dawn Rochelle Fields, vp of design and product development, Indecor Home Design. "His vision and great eye for style will ring true in all collections and we are excited to add him to our portfolio." 

 "Creating beautiful and quality décor for the home, at an affordable price, has been a long time aspiration of mine. I am truly thrilled to partner with Indecor Home Design on my new line of home products. Fashion encompasses every part of our lives and how we live should be a fashion statement of comfort and beauty," said Gunn.

This Week's Guest Judge is Celebrity Stylist June Ambrose

It’s the ultimate unconventional challenge when the designers are split into small teams to create a luxurious mini collection inspired by items from four completely varied retailers. 

 Fashion designer June Ambrose serves as a guest judge.

Click here for more.

There is Still Time to Vote in our Episode 4 Poll

Did you agree with the judges?

Click here to vote in our Season 12, Episode 4 poll.

Thank you!

5 Questions for Tim Gunn

What Nina and Heidi Wore on Project Runway

We receive inquiries about "what Heidi is wearing" or "what Nina is wearing" just about every week.  

StyleBistro offers a "TV Fashion Roundup" identifying the wardrobe selections of featured TV stars, including Project Runway.

Photo: 3.1 Phillip Lim/Lifetime

Nina's T-Shirt is by 3.1 Phillip Lim.

This one is Burberry

Click here for more from StyleBistro.

Predict the Top Four Designers - Project Runway Season 12

poll by twiigs.com

This season it seems that the "top three" designers are fairly evident, but who will take the fourth spot?

Of course we have no idea if there will be three or four finalists, and our poll is merely guesswork.

Who do you believe will be the "top four" this season?  

(Choose four designers. )