Your Turn To Be The Judge VII

This week you get to be Nina Garcia, Heidi Klum, Michael Kors and Joan Kors. We have two polls for you. Click here to tell us who should have won. Click here to tell us who should have been out. Each day you can vote in each poll until it is closed.

Please note that dissing the moms in any way is totally off limits. They are not professional models. They did not sign up to be reality show stars and they were without the knowledge that they be would asked to walk the runway. You can talk about not liking the outfits that they wore without being disrespectful. They all rocked it on the catwalk. They read this blog. Comments criticizing the mothers will be deleted.

Please note that our polls are hosted by a service called Pollhost which is free and fun, but has some pop-up advertising.

Hooray for the Moms and Sisters

Thanks to all of the moms and sisters who agreed to be a part of last night's episode! You were wonderful. We enjoyed getting to see you - and getting to know these designers just a little bit better. The childhood photos were wonderful! Thank you to the sponsors who generously provided the travel arrangements and accomodations for these family members and thank you designers for your genuine heartfelt responses to seeing them. That was the highlight of the night. The tears of joy.

How fun it must be for you to see yourselves featured in Rate The Runway! You all look fabulous. I am wondering if these outfits will get more bids at auction because more people can actually wear them! Omigosh - maybe I could even bid on something! ....checking..... Oh funny!... the measurements on these garments are the same as they have been on all of the auctions. Designed to fit someone 5'10" to 6'2" tall and size 0-2. Well - that leaves me out! Hopefully this info will be updated. Well, probably not since they still have Nazri's name spelled wrong on her bio but I digress...

Can anyone explain to me why the designers couldn't work with their own moms and sisters? That would have made a lot more sense - the model and designer would have been operating more as a team, and the audience could have enjoyed better results. There would have been more fun little conversations between people who love each other. Also, you can bet that the models would have really worked their garments and sworn that they were the best things they had ever worn. Isn't that what we want? Great results? Happy clients? Some fun? Seriously. Can anyone explain?

All of the moms and sisters were so great. Since the first season we have wished for a "real-sized" challenge. Thanks for making it happen. Joan Kors rocked too.

So let's send the moms and sisters some BPR love.

Reactions to Episode 7

Okay kids, first some ground rules: No kicking, no cussing, no spitting, no in-fighting. No blows below the belt. No pepper games. Keep it clean, keep it fair and try not to say anything you may regret tomorrow morning.

Got it? Good.

Now, let it all out...

... but please, don't criticize the moms/sisters.

Episode 7 Party!

Really, every day is a party at BPR. Things just tend to intensify a little more on Wednesday nights. Everyone is welcome to join the fun, but please review our commenting guidelines first. Have fun everyone!

BPR Live Play-By-Play: Episode 7

Join Tbone again this week for live play-by-play coverage of Episode 7. Comments on this post are for Tbone's exclusive use. Read along for a detailed description of tonight's show as it is broadcast live. Have something to say? See the party post above!

Wishing for More Michael?

We aim to please! Click here for an AOL interview with Michael Knight. Thanks, Liz.

Poll Results "In" - Behind that scrim ...

You voted and told us who you thought could be behind the scrim. 40% of you thought it could be Martha Stewart. We'll find out the answer to the lastest scrim mystery in just a few short hours....

Don't forget to tune in tonight for our famous party post!

Results 'In' - You Were the Judge VI

Our Poll Results are in for Episode 6. 85% of you thought that Vincent should have been out. 56% of you thought that Jeffrey should have won. Click on each photo to see all of the results.

T.G.I.W

Don't you just love Wednesdays? Here's the latest to help make your day go by faster:

We see London, we see France, we wish we had seen Vincent's underpants. (Some of you know what we are talking about) It appears as if the big trip is coming next week!

Looks like Angela continues to have the last laugh. Thanks Erin.

The Rocky Mountain News handicaps the remaining field. Thanks Wendie.

Relationship advice from Tim Gunn? Brilliant! Thanks Robin.

ETA: In the Jane magazine piece, Tim Gunn recommends a book called "A Dash of Daring," which is a biography of Carmel Snow - former editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar.

Coming up tonight on BPR: our weekly play-by-play coverage, the Episode 7 party room and the always passionate reaction thread!

More from the Mailbox

I'm adding another Mailbox post because so many of you are mentioning Kathy Najimy on Andy's blog, and the great news that Tim Gunn will be serving as a Fashion Correspondent on NBC's "2006 Emmy Red Carpet Special." Here is the official press release - Thanks Maureen!

"PROJECT RUNWAY'S" TIM GUNN AND "ACCESS HOLLYWOOD'S" MARIA MENOUNOS TO SEE WHAT STARS CAN "MAKE IT WORK" ON NBC'S LIVE "2006 EMMY RED CARPET SPECIAL"

BURBANK, Calif. -- August 22, 2006 -- Tim Gunn, from Bravo's Emmy nominated hit series "Project Runway," will serve as a fashion correspondent on NBC's "2006 Emmy(r) Red Carpet Special," a one-hour event hosted by Billy Bush and Nancy O'Dell ("Access Hollywood"), airing live on Sunday, August 27 (7-8 p.m. ET) preceding the "58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards." Gunn will join Maria Menounos ("Access Hollywood") and together the pair will critique all of this year's Emmy red carpet styles and see what stars are able to "make it work."

Gunn mentors the hot designers on the popular Bravo series "Project Runway" and is also Chair of the Department of Fashion Design at Parsons The New School for Design. For the very first time, Gunn will bring his strong fashion background and savvy eye to the Emmy red carpet as he and Menounos scrutinize all the nominees, presenters and special guests on their styles as they arrive and look for "instant trends."

In addition to the fashion coverage with Gunn and Menounos, special segments will be sprinkled throughout the hour-long, live pre-show, including "Fashion Rewind," a look at past Emmy fashions from the "Access Hollywood" archives.

The "2006 Emmy(r) Red Carpet Special" will be executive produced by Paul Cockerill ("Golden Globes Arrivals") and David Hurwitz ("Fear Factor") from a Room 403 production and Rob Silverstein ("Access Hollywood"). The special will be directed by Bob Levy ("Fox NFL Sunday").

The "58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards," hosted by Conan O'Brien ("Late Night with Conan O'Brien"), will broadcast live from Los Angeles' historic Shrine Auditorium, Sunday, August 27 (8-11 ET) on NBC.

Reader Mail

Thanks, Jennifer for this photo of Michael's dress in the Macy's window! I wonder whose dress will be there next.....

Attention NYC! BPR reader Shelley is wondering if there are any clubs that host Project Runway viewing parties on Wednesday nights.

Doesn't Kate look great? Hmmmmm... kind of a familiar-looking dress.... Thanks, Sophie.

There's lots more reader mail! Click here to continue.

From The Mailbox

Who is this? Thanks, Valsauce!


Click here for a hilarious parody of PR :) Thanks Beth.

Here is the Youtube link.


BPR reader Jesse is blogging about the fabulous competition that Chris has going on at Project Designer.

Vote For Project Runway!

Project Runway is nominated for an Emmy in the "Outstanding Reality/Competition Program" category. Here is a poll on about.com. There is another on America Online. Click here to vote. Good luck to Project Runway! Thanks Ted!

A Note From Alison Kelly

Due to Alison's schedule, we were unable to conduct our usual "auf'd" interview this week. Alison was kind enough to give us an update on what we can expect to see from her soon:

I've been so busy designing two collections to launch this spring and apologize for neglecting your questions. I am not going to answer each question, just want to talk about my auf and what I am doing now.

I didnt watch the show Wednesday night because I was preparing for my fashion show on the Today Show amongst many other projects...also, don't need to relive it. I was so emotional Thursday, not because of the auffing, but because of the massive amounts of furiously passionate and supportive respsonses I received from my fans.

I am designing an exclusive collection for shopbop.com that we are launching during fashion week where I have collaborated with jewelry designer Rachel Leigh to make gorgeous necklaces and cuffs inspired by vintage charms and keyholes. I have designed a collection of beautiful dresses and jackets which will be available to everyone.

I also ran into Emmett McCarthy and I am going to launch a private collection for his store EMC2 in NoLita for his red carpet event during fashion week, where the one and only Tim Gunn will star.

I feel incredibly lucky to have participated on PR and feel this is an incomparable situation to anything that may have assisted in launching my name and line. Thanks to all for the amazing support and stay tuned as I have many surprises in store.

p.s. you cant believe everything you read in the media, just believe in yourself.

Let's give Alison something positive from the BPR readers. Click on our comment link only if you've got something good to say. Click here if you've got something negative to say.

Preview Video - Episode 7 - Scared?

Click here for the Yahoo preview for Episode 7. Hmmm... what kinds of clues do we have now about the challenge?

Click here to watch AOL's preview on YouTube; this week is the same as the one on the Bravo site. Thanks Jordan.

Here is an interesting article (from February) about Martha Stewart. Hmmmmm.... Thanks Meggie.

BPR Poll: Who's Behind The Scrim?

Okay - you've read all the theories, now it's time to lay it on the line! Who do you think will emerge from behind the Project Runway scrim? Click here to cast your vote!

We Interrupt Your Workday With...

... this announcement that the FourFour recap is ready. You might as well read it so that you can quickly get back to work.

We're still waiting for our next dose of preview videos. Stay tuned for an update.

Carry on.

Final Hours for BPR eBay Auction

Click here to place your bid during the final hours of our BPR eBay Auction. This is your chance to own a Lot 8 t-shirt autographed by Chloe Dao of Project Runway and a copy of the August 2006 Elle magazine also autographed by Chloe.

Do You Sew? Are You In NYC?

Malan Breton needs you. He's preparing for his Fashion Week show and needs you. Click here only if you have the experience and the time to help our Malan.

From The Mailbox

First, here is an article from US Weekly. Thanks Lydia.













Who is this modeling for L.A.M.B.? Thanks Chris.







Katherine Gerdes keeps chugging along with her "Auf'd Runway" project. Can you guess which celebrity fashion icon her model chose for her?

Austin Scarlett on the Food Network? It could happen! It seems he created a dress adorned with chocolate for the 8th Annual Chocolate Show and Fashion Show that was featured on "Behind the Bash." Thanks Precious and Diana.