BPR Party: Episode 8

Greetings BPR party people! Tonight we all become Broadway Babies as we join the Project Runway designers on a new design adventure. We have a trip to neverland in store for you and we invite all to come along. 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 Ashley Tipton deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You agreed with the judges and felt that Joseph Charles should have been the out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 8 poll.

Episode 8, "Broadway or Bust," Preview Video

The magic of Broadway inspires the designers, who create stylish looks based on the musical "Finding Neverland." Fashion model Coco Rocha is the guest judge.

Recapalooza!

The recappers get the quick and dirty treatment this week:

Suzq...
Uncle Nick...
Mila Hermanovski...
Sam Donovan...
Project Rubino...
Democracy Diva...
Second City Style...
Althea Harper...
Alexander Pope...
Toyouke...

Thank you recappers, sorry so late. Next week I'm back in the recapping saddle.

BPR Interview with Joseph Charles Poli

Project Runway Season 14 designer, Joe Poli, talks about his experience on the show.

A highlight:

BPR:  Who is your best friend from the cast?

JCP:  Definitely Jake Wall.  We will be friends for life.  

BPR:  Our readers are curious about Jake and his dog, Chance.  Did he have the opportunity to get home to be with Chance?

JCP:  Yes he did.  He got to go home and be with his dog before he passed.  

BPR:  That was really heartbreaking...

JCP:  I know.  We all knew what he was going through that morning and it was hard to see Jake leave before his time, but he did the right thing and we all supported his decision.

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to visit Joseph's website.

Thank you Joe!

Poll - Episode 7 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: Top (l-r) Ashley, Candice, and Edmond
Middle (l-4)  Joseph Charles, Kelly, and Laurie
Bottom (l-r) Lindsey, Merline, and Swapnil

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, Paula Patton, 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

The ten remaining Project Runway designers were tasked with their second unconventional materials challenge of the season. What di dyou think of the challenge and the results? Post your reactions to Episode 7 here.

BPR Party: Episode 7

Greeting BPR party people! It's time once again to dive into the dumpster of fashion as we watch another new episode of project Runway together. Those of you pining for a glimpse at Swatch will be disappointed again as the PR production crew continues to keep the designers off of Manhattan. That won't stop us though! Clock 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 Ashley Tipton deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You agreed with the judges and felt that Blake should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 7 poll.

BPR's Fashion Week Luncheon

A lovely group of Project Runway designers and fans joined The Scarlett and Laura K for lunch after the season 14 finale show.  Thanks everyone!

Click here for more photos.

BPR Interview with Blake Patterson

Project Runway Season 14 designer, Blake Patterson talks about his experience on the show.

A highlight:
  
BPR:  I have a reader question from Mark:  "Why didn't you choose Ashley in the team challenge?"  Why didn't ANYONE choose Ashley?

BP:  What was going through my mind was the previous challenge where Swapnil was up on the runway with me at the end.  He really encouraged me to continue with my idea for the Mary Kay challenge.  I mean of course I wanted Ashley on my team!  I thought everyone would pick her!  I was surprised at the end when Merline was chosen over Ashley.  I was completely dumbfounded. 


Click here for the full interview.

Click here to visit his website.

Thank you Blake!

Christian Siriano SS/16 from PopSugar

Episode 7, "Haute Tech Couture," Preview Video

Season 14 Finale Judge Interview from Daily Mail

Recapalooza!

Let the recappers slip into something more comfortable:

Suzq is just being a fuddy duddy...
Uncle Nick remembers his lingerie challenge...
Sam puts his name next to Heidi's...
Gianni knows its morning in Queens...
Mila knows her HK intimates...
Second City Style calls it the worst ever...
Althea spots a coverup...
Alexander agreed with the judges...

And Toyouke isn't helping anyone carry a mattress.

Thank you recappers - next week we literally get tossed in the dumpster!

Project Runway Season 14 Finale Collections

Six Project Runway Season 14 designers showed ANONYMOUSLY at New York Fashion Week on September 11, 2015. Below you will see links to each ten-piece Spring 2016 collection shown at Moynihan Station. 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 links 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.

Swapnil Shinde
Merline Labissiere
Edmond Newton
Ashley Nell Tipton
Kelly Dempsey
Candice Cuoco

 

All images courtesy of Getty.

Poll - Episode 6 - Your Turn to be the Judge

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 Bella Thorne.

(We will add the image later.)

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

Having Heidi Klum as a client proved to be a huge challenge for the Project Runway designers. What did you think of the results? Post your reactions to Episode 6 here.

BPR Party: Episode 6

Finally, Tim Gunn joins us in his jammies for another new episode of project Runway. It's a revisit to a classic challenge from Season 2 as the designers are tasked with creating lingerie for Heidi Klum's line. The BPR party crew is all sitting around in their evening finery to watch it go down. Click on the comment tab to join the party!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 5

Our polls for Episode 5 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Swapnil Shinde deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You agreed with the judges and thought that Amanda 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 Amanda Perna

Project Runway Season 14 designer, Amanda Perna, talks about her experience on the show.

A highlight:

 BPR:  I have a reader question from Amy - where is the new workroom located?  How far away was it from Mood?  Why do you think you only went to Mood once in the first five challenges?

AP:  The new workroom is in a beautiful space in Queens.  It was gorgeous, I wanted to move right in.  It was pretty far from Mood, but they set up our own "Mini-Mood" so we always had plenty to choose from. 

BPR:  Did you watch last week's episode?

AP:  Honestly I have not watched it yet.  I still have to catch up.  I am very busy creating my Spring/Summer collection.  Obviously my friends and family have been watching so I think I have heard everything that happened. 

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to visit Amanda's website.

Thank you Amanda!

Nick Verreos Hosts "Style Week OC"

Project Runway's Nick Verreos hosts several Fashion Shows and the Celebrity Cruises Design Competition during Style Week OC September 10 - 19.

Click here for more information.

Recapalooza!

The producers gave the recappers plenty of ammunition this week:

Suzq wants the button bag back...
Uncle Nick has some sunblock for Tim Gunn...
Democracy Diva monitors the lunch room table...
Mila continues to be annoyed...
Gianni admires Merline's harem...
Second City Style dances like Uma Thurman...
Shannon likes the Smurfs...
Althea dislikes the popularity contest...
Alexander thought the girls all screwed up...
And Toyouke is tired of the gimmicks.

Thank you recappers, better days lie ahead?

Poll - Episode 5 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: Top (l-r) Blake, Edmond, Jake, Joseph Charles, Merline, and Swapnil

Bottom (l-r) Amanda, Ashley, Candice, Kelly, Laurie, and Lindsey

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, Kelly Osbourne, and Lisa Perry. 

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 5

The Project Runway designers were tasked with a difficult big team challenge as tears were shed on the runway. What did you think of the challenge and results? Post your reactions to Episode 5 here.

BPR Party: Episode 5

Welcome back BPR party people! It's time to load up with your best ammo as we take aim at another new episode of Project Runway. Tonight it's a shootout in the paintball corral as Tim sends our 12 designers into a team battle. The party crew is here and ready watch it all go down. Click on the comment tab to join the fun!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 4

Our polls for Episode 4 are closed. You clashed with the judges and felt that Candice Cuoco deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also disagreed and felt that Blake should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 5 poll.

Carrie Underwood will be Season 14 Finale Judge

Country Music Star,  Carrie Underwood, has supported Project Runway designers for years - wearing Christian Siriano, Irina Shabayeva and probably others.  This season, Carrie joins Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia and Zac Posen on the judging panel for the Season 14 finale.

She also is presenting her own line, "Calia by Carrie Underwood" activewear line during fashion week.

Click here for more from People.com.

Episode Five, "Gunn and Heid" Preview Video

"The designers battle for their fabric via a paintball competition, then they try to create a six-piece collection. The guest judges are Kelly Osbourne and Lisa Perry."

Recapalooza!

The recappers were as shocked as you were:

Suzq starts a tsunami...
Uncle Nick gets a boo-boo...
Gianni wakes from a dream...
Mila gets her 45 minutes...
Sam knows who the players are...
Democracy Diva calls it the Trumpification of PR...
Shannon is confused...
Althea and Alexander check in from Lifetime...
Second City Style likes simple and straightforward...
And Toyouke is outraged.

Thank you recappers! We are just getting started.

BPR Interview with Gabrielle Arruda

Project Runway Season 14 designer, Gabrielle Arruda, talks about her experience on the show.

A highlight:

BPR:  I have a reader question from Mark:  Do you think someone can be a good designer without having good construction skills?

GA:  Project Runway is not the best showplace for construction skills.  In a normal time frame I think I am able to execute very well.  

You do need a very broad knowledge, a very in-depth knowledge of sewing in order to design, so that you know how to execute an idea.   You need to know which fabrics will work for which designs.  You need to know whether a seam will work, or a closure will rip out.  So sewing is integral to designing, but you don't need to be the greatest sewer.  Then you would be a seamstress and not a designer, but they do go hand in hand. 

BPR:  I have a reader question from Caren:  What was the hardest thing about being on the show?  Do you feel that you were prepared?

GA:  I don't know if you can prepare for Project Runway.  There is so much more that the viewers don't see.  I got stuck in my head a little bit.  It's hard to maintain that strong mental...armor.  I'm a perfectionist and I want to everything "right."  This is impossible on Project Runway. 

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to visit her website.

Thank you, Gabrielle!

FashioNXT Portland Oct. 7-10 Features Project Runway Champions

 

Attention Project Runway fans, here is the opportunity to attend runway shows from Michelle Lesniak, Mondo Guerra, Viktor Luna, Seth Aaron Henderson and more!

Mark your calendars for FashioNXT, October 7-10, 2015.  

Click here for more information.

Poll - Episode 4 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: 1). Amanda 2). Ashley 3). Blake 4). Candice 5). Edmond 6).Gabrielle

7). Jake 8). Joseph Charles 9). Kelly 10). Laurie 11). Lindsey 12). Merline 13).Swapnil
Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.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 Kiernan Shipka.

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 4

What did you think of tonight's challenge and results? Post your reactions to Episode 4 here.

BPR Party: Episode 4

And we are back! It's Episode 4, "Fashion Flip" and the BPR party crew is ready to roll. Tonight we get our first trip to Mood this season with the promise of a Swatch sighting. Everyone knows he is the true star of Project Runway. All are welcome, just the click the comment tab to join the fun!

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 3

Our polls for Episode 3 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Swapnil Shinde deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You agreed with judges and thought that Hanmiao should have been out. Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 4 poll.

Episode Four, "Fashion Flip" Preview Video

The designers visit Mood and put a modern twist on a classic design. 
Actress Kiernan Shipka appears as a guest judge.

Recapalooza!

The recappers jump on board:

Suzq swims with the fishes...
Uncle Nick sails to Greece...
Gianni is embarrassed...
Mila is cruisin for a bruisin...
Democracy Diva has her own Top 3...
Shannon takes a vacay...
Althea has a poor track record...
Alexander sees the perfect team...
Second City Style has all the quotes...
And Toyouke has plenty of sighs.

Thank you recapers - see you next week!

BPR Interview with Hanmiao Yang

Project Runway Season 14 designer, Hanmiao Yang talks about her experience on the show.

A highlight:


BPR:  Did you watch the episode last night?

HY:  I didn't because I don't have cable at home, but I do follow social media, so I know what happens.

BPR:  Team challenges are always tricky.  If you could have chosen a designer to work with, who would it have been?

HY: Merline.  Definitely.

 BPR:  If you could go back, is there anything that you would do differently?

HY:  I would have talked more.  I think the problem was a lack of communication.  We should have made more compromises.

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to visit her website.

Thank you Hanmiao!

Poll - Episode 3 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos (l-r):Amanda/Gabrielle, Ashley/Candice, Blake/Kelly, Edmond/Hanmaio, Jake/Lindsey, Joseph Charles/Merline, and Laurie/Swapnil

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 Tracee Ellis Ross.

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 3

The S14 designers faced their first team challenge with a cruise inspired theme. As usual, drama ensued. Post your reactions to Episode 3 here.

BPR Party: Episode 3

Ahoy mateys! The BPR party crew is about to set sail on another new episode of Project Runway. Simply click on the comment tab to join the party.

Climb aboard, we're expecting you!

Results In - You Were the Judge for Episode 2

Our polls for Episode 2 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Edmond Newton deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with judges' choice and felt that Joseph Charles should have been out. Click here to see the results. 

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 2 poll.

Photos courtesy of MyLifetime.com

Episode 3, "Shut Up and Sew," Preview Video

Global travel destinations and exotic locations inspire the designers to create looks tailored for a day-to-night transition. Tracee Ellis Ross is the guest judge.

Recapalooza!

The recappers have always been unconventional:

Uncle Nick gives you extras...
Gianni  goes long...
Sam finds himself on a bridge...
Mila has got glue sticks...
Second City Style loves their fanny packs...
The Lifetime crew: Althea and Alexander...
We love having Democracy Diva back...
And Toyouke brings it home.

Update:  Click here for Suzq,
Click here for Fashion Nexus,  
Click here for Afterbuzz.
 

Thank you recappers! See you in seven.

BPR Interview with David Giampiccolo

 

Project Runway Season 14 designer, David Giampiccolo talks to us about his experience on the show.

A highlight:


BPR: Have you watched the previous seasons of the show? 

 DG: Yes, but not a lot. Well, I am from Belgium and of course I knew the show, but no, I didn't watch all of the previous seasons. After the first audition, I started to watch the last season. 

 BPR: So you were familiar with the unconventional materials challenge?

 DG: Yes, yes of course. I know, I know.

BPR: On reflection, do you wish you had stayed with your original idea? 

DG: No. I am happy with what I did. I mean I know, it was not enough cards, but I did not really like at all my first idea and when Tim Gunn came, actually he said exactly what I thought. But, when I decided to change, there was not a lot of time left. The idea wa to cover the hoodie with cards, but I didn't have enough time. I didn't just want to cover it, I wanted to make something cool and wearable, which I did. When I looked at it, I liked it, but I knew it would not be okay with the judges. 

Click here for the full interview.

Click here to visit David's Website.

Thank you David!

Who Should Have Been Eliminated in Project Runway Season 14, Episode 2?

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Top Row:  Amanda, Ashley, Blake, Candice, David

Center Row: Edmond, Gabrielle, Hanmiao, Joseph, Jake

Bottom Row:  Kelly, Lindsey, Laurie, Merline, Swapnil

Did you agree with the judges this week? 

 Please vote in our poll.
 

Who Should Have Been Eliminated in Project Runway Season 14, Episode 2?
	Amanda Perna
	Ashley Nell Tipton
	Blake Patterson
	Candice Cuoco
	David Giampiccolo
	Edmond Newton
	Gabrielle Arruda
	Hanmiao Yang
	Jake Wall
	Joseph Charles Poli
	Kelly Dempsey
	Laurie Underwood
	Lindsey Creel
	Merline Labissiere
	Swapnil Shinde
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Who Should Have Won Project Runway Season 14, Episode 2?

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Top Row:  Amanda, Ashley, Blake, Candice, David

Center Row:  Edmond, Gabrielle, Hanmiao, Joseph, Jake

Bottom Row:  Kelly, Lindsey, Laurie, Merline, Swapnil

Did you agree with the judges this week? 

Please vote in our poll - thank you!
 

Who Should Have Won Project Runway Season 14, Episode 2?
	Amanda Perna
	Ashley Nell Tipton
	Blake Patterson
	Candice Cuoco
	David Giampiccolo
	Edmond Newton
	Gabrielle Arruda
	Hanmiao Yang
	Jake Wall
	Joseph Charles Poli
	Kelly Dempsey
	Laurie Underwood
	Lindsey Creel
	Merline Labissiere
	Swapnil Shinde
Free polls from Pollhost.com

Reactions to Episode 2

The unconventional materials challenge tends to bring out the best in the design room. What did you think of the challenge and results? Post your reactions to Episode 2 here.

BPR Party: Episode 2

The Project Runway designers tackle an unconventional materials challenge early on in Season 14 as they visit the local Hallmark store. The BPR party crew is here to send along their own sentiments. Click on the comment tab to join in! 

Episode 2, "It's All in the Cards," Preview Video

An unconventional materials challenge tasks the designers to create high-style looks by integrating Hallmark cards into their designs.

Singer and actress Ashley Tisdale is the guest judge.

Recapalooza!

A brand new season of Project Runway means the return of a BPR tradition. It's our weekly collection of episode recaps from around the interwebs. Welcome Season 14!

Suzq has returned from her self imposed hiatus...
Gianni always brings his tool kit...
Uncle Nick is all hoochie-licious...
Samuel Donovan gets jiggy with the screencaps...
Mila Hermanovski is simply a teller of truths...
Shannon has some honorable mentions...
Second City Style starts off saucy this season...
Althea Harper is starting to feel old...
Alexander Pope had a different auf...
And Toyouke once again serves as our anchor.

Update:  Don't miss Project Runway Supermodel and BPR fave, Amanda Fields AND Under the Gunn designer, Michelle Uberreste, on AfterBuzz!



Thank you recappers! It's great to see all of you writing about Runway again.

BPR Interview with Duncan Chambers-Watson

Project Runway Season 14 designer, Duncan Chambers-Watson talks to BPR about his experience on the show.

A highlight:

BPR: We know that you are from New Zealand, are you living there now? 

DCW: Because of the show, I have been able to move to New York. I live in Harlem now. It's been incredible and quite a big change.  It's a beautiful day.

BPR: I have a reader question from Patrick: Do you know Sean Kelly? 

DCW: No. It's surprising. We are close in age and of course he is really big news in New Zealand. I am sure that we will meet someday. I look forward to it. 

Click here for the full interview. 

Click here to follow Duncan on Instagram. 

 Click here to watch Duncan's video exit interview on MyLifetime.

Who Should Have Been Eliminated in Project Runway Season 14, Episode 1?

Top row:  Amanda, Ashley, Blake, Candice, Duncan, David, Edmond, Gabrielle

Bottom row:  Hanmiao, Joseph, Jake, Kelly, Lindsey, Laurie, Merline, Swapnil

(Click photo to enlarge.)

 Did you agree with the judges this week?  Please vote in our poll, thank you!

Who Should Have Been Eliminated in Project Runway Season 14, Episode 1?
	Amanda Perna
	Ashley Nell Tipton
	Blake Patterson
	Candice Cuoco
	David Giampiccolo
	Duncan Chambers-Watson
	Edmond Newton
	Gabrielle Arruda
	Hanmiao Yang
	Jake Wall
	Joseph Charles Poli
	Kelly Dempsey
	Laurie Underwood
	Lindsey Creel
	Merline Labissiere
	Swapnil Shinde
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Who Should Have Won Project Runway Season 14, Episode 1?

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 Top row: Amanda, Ashley, Blake, Candice, Duncan, David, Edmond, Gabrielle

Bottom row:  Hanmiao, Joseph, Jake, Kelly, Lindsey, Laurie, Merline, Swapnil


Did you agree with the judges this week? Please vote in our poll - thank you!
 

Who Should Have Won Project Runway Season 14, Episode 1?
	Amanda Perna
	Ashley Nell Tipton
	Blake Patterson
	Candice Cuoco
	David Giampiccolo
	Duncan Chambers-Watson
	Edmond Newton
	Gabrielle Arruda
	Hanmiao Yang
	Jake Wall
	Joseph Charles Poli
	Kelly Dempsey
	Laurie Underwood
	Lindsey Creel
	Merline Labissiere
	Swapnil Shinde
Free polls from Pollhost.com

Reactions to the Season 14 Premiere

Season 14 got off to a puzzling start with ill equipped designers. What did you think? Post your reactions to Episode 1 here.

BPR Party: Season 14 Premiere

Welcome back everyone! It's the Season 14 premiere and the BPR party crew has returned for yet another round of fun and frivolity. Click on the comment tab below to join in.

Episode 1, "Mad Dash Mayhem" Preview Video

Season 14 kicks off with newbie designers arriving at New York's Madison Square Garden, then scrambling to gather four pieces of fabric for their designs. Model Hannah Davis is the guest judge.