Thursday, March 18, 2010
Amanda's Take - Season 7 - Episodes 7 & 8
Dear BPRs, I've been super-busy and sorry to fall behind in my recaps - but here we go with a two-for-one deal -
Hardwear:
Models of the week: BRITTANY: She looked incredible in that short wig! I love her pose at the end of the runway. I know she must have been instructed to keep her arms away from the outfit so there wouldn't be any snags in the plastic, and she did just that, but not in a way that was distracting.
MONIQUE is blossoming the more I watch this season. Her facial features are so delicate and pretty! I know this might sound weird, but she has the cutest nose! I love the dress she wore, and she only added to it by walking in a natural way and not too "strong." She let the dress speak for itself. I also love that they left her hair naturally big and curly and that they did her makeup in a pretty, understated way. Stunning!!
HOLLY: She managed to wear that swimsuit that wasn't a swimsuit and make it look sexy - well, because she has the body to go with it. I wasn't so sure about the look on her face, but I think any model may have had a little trouble walking the runway with a straight face in that creation. Props to her for having a good attitude and wearing Emilio's look so well!
I know that some models had to have their hands on their hips because of the way their dresses were constructed, but that looks so cheesy sometimes. When Alexis did that, it only added to the costumey effect of Jesse's dress.
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There is Still Time....
...to bid on the Episode 8 auctions. Right now, Seth Aaron's design has the highest offer.
Click here to bid.
Click here to bid.
From the Mailbox
Photo: G. Caballero/WireImageProject Runway Season Three finalist, Uli Herzner attends Gen Art's 6th Annual Fresh Faces in Fashion show at the opening of FASHIONmiami on March 10, 2010.
Jeffrey Sebelia, Rami Kashou, and Kit Scarbo were among the featured designers at Tuesday night's GenArt Reunion Event in Los Angeles. Click here for more.
Season Six designer, Logan Neitzel is in Charleston. Click here for news about his Fall 2010 Trunk Show.
Project Runway Fantasy Game Update from Mark Y
I have to say that I like our Project Runway best when the designers get along with each other because they crack jokes between themselves and they're just funnier. And this week we learn that Anthony thinks that Maya is pretty! That's nice, right? Whether she stays or goes, I hope we're closer to finding out why she didn't show at Fashion Week, don't you?
The previews have sparked a controversy because HRH Michael isn't pictured sitting in the judge's seat. I think he's playing a role other than judge and we'll see him in another capacity. Anyone with me on this scenario? Discuss.
Last week I did well with the M&Ms and Seth Aaron and I'm grateful to each of them for my 19 points. Speaking of points ... tally by remaining designer looks like this > Amy (26), Anthony (25), Emilio (19), Jay (51), Jonathan (31), Maya (32), Mila (37) and SA (35).
Team challenges are never a love fest. Maybe this will be the first double elimination since Marla and Diana slipped on a banana in Season Two. My picks are Jonathan, Seth Aaron and Mila. Unless I change my mind before 9:00 EST.
Tonight On BPR
Photo: Lifetime Network
Hey look, it's L'Oreal makeup guy Collier Strong back for his obligatory sponsor gig on tonight's episode of Project Runway. We are down to eight designers who will be faced with a critical team challenge in "Takin' It To The Streets". BPR will of course be on hand for all the design and drama:
- Tbone and suzq will be in their usual seats providing live play by play coverage of tonight's episode. Pre-game starts at 9:25 p.m. and we will go non-stop until the episode ends at 11:00 p.m.
- The BPR party room opens at 9:30 p.m. for your PR viewing pleasure. We had to clean the place up a bit after St. Patrick's Day but it should be in decent enough shape for the BPR party crew.
- After the show is over tell us what you really think in our weekly reactions thread.
Happy Thursday everyone!
Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 8
Our polls for Episode 8 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Jonathan Peters deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Amy should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.
Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 9 poll.
Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.com
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Gordana Gehlhausen at CFW
Project Runway Season Six designer, Gordana Gehlhausen showed her Fall 2010 GOGA collection at Charleston Fashion Week last night.
Photo: TheDigitel
Click here for photos from Charleston's TheDigitel.
Click here for great local coverage of the event from Brian Wilder.
Photo: TheDigitelClick here for photos from Charleston's TheDigitel.
Click here for great local coverage of the event from Brian Wilder.
From the Mailbox
Photo: Laura Mueller.Jay McCarroll hosted a Style Challenge event on March 13th at Macy's in Charlotte. Click here for more from Creative Loafing.
Click here for a great new interview with Tim Gunn. A highlight: I had lunch with a 12-year-old girl and her mother as part of a charity auction, and she was wearing, as God is my witness, six inch black stilettos, a mini skirt, crazy patterned tights, and a real chinchilla shrug. She looked ridiculous. She looked like JonBenet Ramsey. It was really extreme. I am always saying to teenage girls: “Love these years. Stop dressing like you’re thirty.”
Anthony Williams will be meeting fans in Atlanta on March 19th and in Birmingham on March 23rd. Click here for details.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
From the Mailbox
See Jeffrey Sebelia's Spring 2010 Line for Fluxus here. Sebelia, Rami Kashou and Kit Scarbo will all be featured at the Gen Art L.A. Fashion Alumni Celebration tonight in Los Angeles. Click here for details.
Season Six designer Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman teams up with Lauren Conrad to create a new line for Kohl's. Click here for a look at the new designs from Jahna Peloquin.
Don't miss Tim Gunn on Oprah today! It's the "Make Over My Man" segment on "The Best of Oprah" series.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Where is Michael Kors?
Photo: Lifetime NetworkThe advance press photos from this week's episode of Project Runway reveal a curious absence. There is no Michael Kors! Sitting in his spot this week is Calvin Klein creative director Francisco Costa, in a repeat of his Season 5 guest judge appearance. Taking up the last director's chair is model/actress Molly Sims.
MK's absence is especially puzzling considering the fact in our pre-season interview with Project Runway Executive Producer Sara Rea, she stated "...the first thing I'll tell you about Season 7 is we have Michael and Nina the entire time...". Here's hoping this is the only challenge that is missing the full judging crew.
Monday Morning Mailbox
Photo: A. Sussman/WireImageMalan Breton and Maya Luz were among the guests at the 21st annual GLAAD Media Awards presentation in New York City on March 13th.
Click here for a new interview with Rami Kashou from TheFashionTime.com.
Project Runway Season Three finalist, Mychael Knight is among the designers showing at Charleston Fashion Week. Click here for a Q&A.
Tim Gunn will be in Scottsdale, AZ this weekend to present a fashion show featuring clothes from Juicy Couture, Kate Spade and Lucky Jeans. All of these brands are owned by Liz Claiborne, Inc. where Tim is the Chief Creative Officer.
Season Two designer, Kara Janx and her darling family are featured here on Bunch.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Recapalooza!
David Dust knows Earth, Wind and Fire...
The New Old Biddy recommends skipping Act I...
Eric3000 feels like we do...
Cliffieland is a must-read...
Jordan Baker gives quality every week...
Second City Style has been consistent...
Carol Hannah is blogging for People...
Miz Shoes is sticking with it...
The Mysterious Q...
The Oakand Examiner is all about Amy...
PDX Neat Sheet is all about Seth Aaron...
Creative Loafing is all about Ben...
Toyouke wants to give Ben a hug...
Until next week, recappers. Have a recap to share? Send the link to Team BPR to get in on the looza fun!
Update: Click here for Elisa!
Friday, March 12, 2010
From the Mailbox
Click here for a fabulous new interview with Anthony Williams from Access Hollywood. A highlight: Anthony had to re-make the dress to Heidi's measurements for the cover!
Attention Birmingham, Alabama - Anthony Williams will be at Saks Fifth Avenue on March 27th. Click here for details.
Click here for an early recap of episode 8 from Entertainment Weekly.
Click here for news about Sweet P Vaughn and her "lead designer" position at Trixxi.
Click here to bid on a dress by Season Three Finalist, Uli Herzner.
BPR Love for Ben Chmura
Project Runway Season Seven designer, Ben Chmura talks about his experience on the Lifetime show.
A highlight: Ben's finale collection was inspired by Ray Bradbury's, "The Martian Chronicles."
Click here for the podcast.
Click here for Ben's finale collection.
Poll - Episode 8 - Your Turn to be the Judge
Photos: (top, l-r) Amy, Anthony and Ben(middle, l-r) Emilio, Jay and Jonathan
(bottom, l-r) Maya, Mila and Seth Aaron
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, Michael Kors and Roland Mouret.
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
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