Recapalooza!

The 'looza busts out a little early this week:

Nick Verreos had his own ideas about what to do with that wedding dress...
Dan Renzi's little brother cracks me up every time...
Tiffany is back from Paris and recapping PR again...
Our friends at Second City Style have pulled out all the one-liners...
HorridFabulous: Now available at a Dress Barn near you...
Moi sees shades of Season 2...
The Minx: Jack and Mr. Bean?? Oh, my...
Bay and Amy can't agree on anything as usual...
Project Stunway delivers again...
Welcome The Modern Gal to the 'looza this week...

Stay tuned, there's more to come!

Jay and The Manolo!

We always look forward to these two. First, The Manolo:

From the beginning it was good. Witness the moment when the models were paired with the designers. As the choices were made, some of the designers (Elisa in particular) seemed truly happy to meet the model, while others (Jillian, Christian, Victorya) could only manage the most forced of smiles. Such marvelous suffering on the faces of such shallow peoples!

And joy of all joys, Jay McCarroll has an early precap concerning last night's poll:

i called my friends. no one answered. i grabbed my keys and i ran over to my neighbor rachel's house. i called michael rucker, one of the shows producers. "please tell me i'm not a loser". "tell me i'm special". "tell me i'm beautiful". "tell me i'm the most specialist sexiest man alive, sexier than brad pitt, smarter than albert einstein". my neighbor rachel had to slap me and put ice on my forehead for i was about to faint. is this how daniel franco felt....twice.

From The Mailbox

Attention New York: Tim Gunn is appearing today at 6:00 PM at the Roosevelt Field Macy's in Garden City. For more information click here. Please send us photos! Thanks Roz.

TVGuide gives a big cheer for the return of Chris March.

Can you guess what the Newsday "Tim Gunn Highlight of the Week" is? I know, too easy!

Be a VIP Today at Emmett McCarthy's EMc2

We Have a Winner!

This time there was a clear winner; one player got all answers correct in the Fantasy Runway game for Episode 5. There is no need for a walk off this week!

AMW - you've won!

Please write to Team BPR, subject line "I WON THE SIGNED TIM GUNN TALKING BOBBLEHEAD" and we will tell you how to claim your prize!

Thanks go to Emmett McCarthy for donating the prize.

By the way, Kevin Christiana had the best hair this week.

Congratulations, Christian

Your confidence and determination have served you well each episode but this time you brought your hip aesthetic to the everyday woman. Your client gave you multiple limitations (no dress, skirt, color, pattern, etc.) so you were challenged to reinvent a basic jeans/black top combo. You quickly created a fresh look with innovative horizontal pleating that made the lady strut down the runway with self-assurance. We jumped up and down with you when you got to meet Sarah Jessica and you showed us your leadership skills at the helm of 'Team Star.' And fierce? You not only design it - you live it.

This post is only for POSITIVE words for Christian Siriano. If you have comments or opinions about other work please visit our reaction post here.

You can click here to send BPR love to Jack.

BPR Love for Steven Rosengard

Without a doubt the garment you were asked to transform presented the greatest challenge. Faced with a polyester/acetate beaded lace wedding gown you made the decision to only use the bridal fabric as a trim. You found yourself on the chopping block for the first and only time this season. Your client seems to have been pleased with the results that certainly fit her newly svelte figure but you knew the construction issues would trouble the judges. You will be missed in the workroom where your wry comments could relieve the tension among your fellow designers. Your dry humor in the confessional earned you many fans as did your sophisticated fashion.

This post is only for positive words for Steven Rosengard. If you have anything negative to say, please click here.

You can click here to send BPR Love to Jack.

Poll - Episode 5 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: 1. Christian, 2. Elisa, 3. Kevin, 4. Victorya, 5. Chris, 6. Jillian, 7. Kit,
8. Steven, 9. Rami, 10. Sweet P and 11. Ricky
Photos courtesy of Bravo. 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, Michael Kors and Patrick Robinson.

Click here to tell us who you thought should have won the challenge.

Click here to tell us who you thought should have been auf'd.

BPR Love For Jack Mackenroth

Longtime BPRs remember that we profiled Jack first when he auditioned for Season Three. We were captivated by his charm, his smile and his talent.

Even though he didn't make it on to that season, we were delighted to learn that he would be in Season Four. He was an early favorite and demonstrated his skill especially in the menswear challenge where many of the designers faltered.

Jack was smart to use his shorts as a pattern and also generous to share with other designers.

We loved seeing him carry Christian into the workroom. Jack was always entertaining.

One of our favorite things about Jack is that he has embraced the on-line community of fans. He has a definite presence with his website and regular updates on his MySpace account. He is accessible to his fans too - appearing at EMc2 on Sunday.

Every day brings dozens of links to on-line articles about Jack. It seems that there is a ton of interest in the handsome designer - far beyond Project Runway.

He even has a "walk-on" role in the highly-anticipated "Sex And The City" movie!



When the news about a relationship between Top Chef's Dale Levitsky and Jack broke we were thrilled. This is a compelling story. Dale lives in Chicago and Jack is in New York. What will happen? Wouldn't it be great if Bravo followed their story?

BPRs can you invent a reality show for Jack and Dale? What would you call it? What would it be about? Would you watch?

This post is to leave positive comments for Jack and to suggest ideas for a new Reality Show featuring Jack and Dale (We are serious about this!!!) Thanks BPRs.

And for fun, watch Jack in his Flashdance spoof below (please 'favorite' this video - it is one of the top rated comedy videos of today):

Reactions to Episode 5

Well, it was indeed a tearful farewell to Jack. And what a surprise to follow! Post your reactions to Episode 5 here.

Also, if you have any questions for Anthony Cady, the "Hunky Fashion Professor" please address them to Ask the Fashion Professor.

You can click here for Tim's Take.

Episode 5 Party!

Tim says he has a surprise for us tonight. We love surprises in the BPR party room! From the looks of it however, we might be crying in our beer as we discover the fate of Jack Mackenroth. We know he is sick. But will he stay or will he go? Join your fellow addicted PR fans from across the land as we celebrate Episode 5 of Project Runway Season 4. Everyone is welcome, come on in!

BPR Live Play-By-Play: Episode 5

If the previews are any indication, we are going to need a box of hankies to get through this episode. Join Tbone once again as he provides live play-by-play coverage of Episode 5. If you find yourself on the road without Bravo this evening, this post is for you. Remember, comments under this post are for you to read and Tbone to write. If you have something to say, report to the party room above!

From The Mailbox

Chloe Dao's design worn by Heidi Klum in the Project Runway Season Four Premiere is available at Lot 8. Thanks Patrick.

Have you caught up with all of the episodes of Style Studio? Get advice from Nick Verreos on looking 10 pounds lighter!

TwoP has a great recap of the Trendsetter episode. Thanks Brie.

The print version of this article in Time magazine includes a photo of Laura Bennett and her family! Thanks Nancy T.

Here is a story about Tim Gunn's visit to Kansas City.

Video - Austin Scarlett on Real Housewives

Play Fantasy Runway!

Time once again to get your picks in for the BPR league Fantasy Runway contest! We have another autographed Tim Gunn bobblehead at stake for this week's winner! Here's the skinny:

• If you haven't already done so, register right now for Fantasy Runway, it's free and fun. Returning users can simply click on the 'Returning Users Login' tab on the bottom of the home page.
• Grand Prize is a trip for two to the TRESsemme finale viewing in New York. This is a random drawing - anyone who registers can win!
• Make sure to click the 'My Leagues' tab at the top and join the BPR league. You can join more than one league and even make your own for family and friends!
• After you enter your picks for the week, make sure to click the 'submit' button. A new screen pops up confirming your choices.
• It doesn't matter how many points you have or if you've never played before, anyone who belongs to the BPR league can win our weekly prize. The league member with the highest number of points this week wins.
• If there is a tie, we will have a walk-off trivia challenge amongst the finalists tomorrow as soon as the scores are posted. First finalist to answer the trivia challenge wins!
• For those of you that host viewing soirees, check out the 'Party Central' feature on the Fantasy Runway site. Just submit your picture; the best photo will win a TRESemme package of products.
  

Thanks again to TimGunn and our good friend Emmett McCarthy for donating this wek's BPR league prize. Good luck BPR's!

T.G.I.W.

Bravo is in full hype mode for tonight's episode of Project Runway: "It's something so emotional, so shocking, the runway may never be the same", according to the previews. What will Jack's fate be?

BPR will be on hand this evening to find out right along with you. The party room opens at 9:00 ET, Tbone has live play-by-play coverage at 10:00 and the reactions post goes up immediately following the conclusion of Episode 5.

Those of you looking for help with your Fantasy Runway picks today do not want to miss our resident handicapper Alan Gratz. He has outdone himself this time with a great, detailed post on all things MRSA as well as his weekly predictions of who is in and who is auf.

But you know what we are really looking forward to, don't you? It's the return of Tim's Take! Just another fun Wednesday at BPR...

Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 4

Our polls for Episode 4 are closed. This week, for the first time you agreed with the judges and felt that Jillian Lewis deserved the win. Click here to see the results. And also, in a Season 4 first, you disagreed with judges' choice of Chris March for the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 5 poll.

"Tim's Take" Returns This Week!

Hi Laura!

Things have been CRAZY, good, but crazy.

I was in Kansas City last Thursday for Liz. There was a terrible blizzard that lasted from day into evening, but we still had 250(!) people show up. I was stunned.

Great news! Bravo will receive and post Tim’s Take. 405 will appear tomorrow night (or Thursday morning) after the show.

I’ve gotta run!!

Tim

An Invitation From Emmett McCarthy

What's Going On Here?

Is Sweet P's button drawn first? Or is she last again?

"Kit... are you expecting the black banding to mitigate the exuberant color of the fabric on your table?."

Please join the speculation.