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From the Mailbox

BPR is traveling this morning to NYC. We will be reporting from the Christian Siriano Fall 2009 show at Bryant Park this evening. We will also be at the presentation and cocktail reception for the Leanne Marshall Fall 2009 collection. Check back later today with photos posted directly from those events as well as images of the garments. We love these Project Runway Season Four and Project Runway Season Fiver winners and look forward to congratulating them on their continued success!



Meanwhile, we have mailbox news from two BPR favorites. The San Francisco Bay Times features Living Positive Means Positive Living for Jack Mackenroth. And Nick Verreos takes us Behind the Dress as he helped select the gown to be worn by the on-stage escorts at the Academy Awards. Read more about his experience on his blog here.

Finally, look forward to our coverage tomorrow morning directly from the tents at Fashion Week as we attend the Season 6 Project Runway show at Bryant Park. BPR will take you there! And of course we will post the photos of the collections as they become available; we will link to images of the garments on our second page for all of you non-spoiler purists.

From The Mailbox

Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images

Heidi Klum was selected as InStyle's Look of the Day yesterday!

Click here for an interview with Jay McCarroll from the LATimes.

Click here to read about the rough road from reality to runway.

Jennifer Diederich has posted a new interview with Stella Zotis on her blog here.

Diana Eng: Fashion Geek

Project Runway Season Two Designer, Diana Eng has written a new book combining fashion and electronics.

"Fashion Geek" is published by North Light Books and will be available in March. Of course you can pre-order the book here on Amazon.com.

Readers are introduced to a new world of crafting, involving fresh DIY sewing techniques combined with basic electronic hacking skills! Follow along with author and Project Runway contestant Diana Eng as she illustrates with step-by-step directions how to make thirteen unique projects including a “Get the Message” bag that lights up each time your cell phone rings, a “Monster Music” hat with headphones in the earflaps and more! Readers will learn how to bring bright ideas and chic fashion to life through stylish customization!


Here is a video of one of the projects from the book:

Project Runway Canada Season 2 Episode 3

Click here to watch episode 3 with more options.

Then click here for Rondi's recap.

Click here for Johanne's recap.

Jack Mackenroth Covers Fashion Week

Photo by Donald Bowers/Getty Images North America

Among Jack's many many charms - he is an excellent writer.

Jack is covering fashion week for NewNowNext.com.

My favorite is this "Barbie Overload!" post.

Enjoy more here.

Preview of Christian Siriano's Fall 2009 Colection

From The Mailbox

Tim and Heidi at the DVF show. Photo: AP

First, we do not have episode three of Project Runway Canada yet. As soon as it is available - and please let me know if you find it online - we will post it along with the recaps and interviews from this episode. Thanks for your patience.

Now for the news -

Tim Gunn speaks about the style choices of Meryl and Angelina here.

Click here for an MTV.com interview with Christian Siriano about Oscar Fashion.

Access Hollywood has a little more from Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn on the uncertainty of season Six and what the finale show will be like.

The Schott Girl

Funny how things work out sometimes. Season 5 model Karalyn West, famously snubbed late in the game by Leanne Marshall and rescued by Joe Faris in Bryant Park, has a cool new gig. Here's Joe:

We had a photo shoot for my new Schott NYC collection and I asked Karalyn West if she would be the Schott Girl. The pictures are amazing and she looks fabulous. Karalyn radiates off the pages and she had great chemistry with her friend and model Kevin Nee, who also looks great in the jackets. We shot these two weeks ago in a funky club around St. Mark's & lower Broadway.

Doesn't Karalyn look great? Click here to see more of the photos (taken by Janette Beckman) Joe sent along.

Who will be the Guest Judge at the Season Six Finale?

poll by twiigs.com

If you choose the "someone else" option, please let us know your choice in the comments - thanks!

From The Mailbox

Photo: Courtesy St. Jude Design Cares

Christian Siriano is among the designers participating in this charity event for St. Jude's. Click here for more information.

InStyle's Look of the Day yesterday was Katrina Bowden wearing a Malan Breton design.

Click here for a great new interview with Heidi Klum from the New York Post.

Click here for an interview with Project Runway Season One designer Alexandra Vidal.

Christian Siriano and Brad Walsh on Nylon TV

From The Mailbox

Check out The Kluminator on the brand new website Modelinia. Thanks to everyone who sent this link!

Tim Gunn is just as confused about season six as we are. Click here for the story.

Snowflakebebe has uploaded a bunch of candid photos from Malan Breton's show here. Look for Daniel Feld, Wesley Nault, Amanda Fields, Stella Zotis, Kenley Collins, and Diana Eng. Thanks Snowflake!

Click here for a great review of "Eleven Minutes."

Malan Breton Fall 2009

BPR's gal on the scene Nancy T. took time out from her BABDC duties to attend Malan Breton's Fall 2009 show yesterday evening:

Friday the 13th was not an unlucky day for Malan Breton. He showed his Fall 2009 collection to a throng of admirers in a packed art gallery. It was February 13, and Eli Klein Fine Art hosted the show, which benefitted the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge.

The clothes and models were stunning in a way more befitting an art gallery than a runway. The clean lines stark color palette (mostly black, white, and red) set off some incredible details including a feather-covered jacket and a skirt embroidered with Chinese coins, and pearls. The fabrics were classic Breton – chiffons, jacquards, tulle, taffeta, and organzas. All in all, the collection seemed more formal than much of Malan’s earlier work, successfully balancing the fine line between luxe and ostentation.

Click here for more of Nancy's report and photos including the amazing Amanda Fields (with a peek of Diana Eng for good measure) and a brief video of Malan talking about his inspiration for the collection.

Chloe Dao's Spring Collection Premieres at Lot 8

Houston-based Field Reporter, John C attended Chloe's Spring Event and sends us this report. Thanks John.

Hey BPR,

I had the lucky chance to attend a preview party celebrating Chloe Dao's spring line at Lot 8 in Houston!

Chloe's new line is fresh and exciting, and contained a good mix of fun, colorful pieces with more elegant sportswear and evening wear. The lace evening gowns at the conclusion of the show were my favorite pieces by far. The party itself was very casual, and provided everyone a chance to view the new line while enjoying food and drinks without worrying about seating or having a bad view. Chloe was wearing one of her new creations, and she looked amazing!

Chloe will unfortunately not be in attendance at the PR finale show (as she'll be in NYC this weekend for QVC,) but she wants to hear all about the collections as soon as I get back!

John C.

Project Runway at Fashion Week

Season Four designer Jack Mackenroth has been very busy covering day one of Fashion Week. Click here to read his first entry including Jillian Lewis, John Bartlett, Miguel Antoinne and the Genre Magazine party. Looking forward to day two!

Christian Siriano is blogging for Time.com. Click here to read his take on the Red Dress Fashion Show. Click here for a new interview with Christian.

Click here for a look at the new Style Network Series, "Running in Heels" featuring Nina Garcia and several Marie-Claire interns. Anyone interested in this show?

The Heart Truth Red Dress Fashion Show

Tim Gunn hosted The Heart Truth's Red Dress Fashion Show this morning at Bryant Park.



Christian Siriano designed this gorgeous dress worn by Valerie Bertinelli.

Fashion Week Kicks Off

The Bryant Park tent shows get off to a celebrity filled start this morning with The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection Fashion Show. Quickly becoming an opening day tradition, this show will feature plenty of PR related designers and personalities in its efforts to raise awareness about heart disease.

As an added bonus for Project Runway fans, Tim Gunn will serve as host! Click here to watch a live stream of the event beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern.

Happy Fashion Week!

Jillian Lewis, Fall 2009

Photo: Jori Klein

Our friends at Newsday.com attended Jillian's Fashion Week show and sent us this fabulous video and photos. Click here for the entire story.

Photo: Jori Klein

Sad News

We are saddened to hear of the death of Danio Frangella of Project Runway Canada yesterday after a seven-year battle with cancer. More information here.

From The Mailbox

Photo: Aram Boghosian/Boston Globe

Click here for "God Bless My Nannies" from Laura Bennett.

Click here for a preview of Christian Siriano's collection for Payless.

The Boston Globe's Christopher Muther is still anxiously waiting the return of our favorite show. Click here for the full article - and don't miss the quote from Tbone.

Click here for a New York Post story about Jay McCarroll and "Eleven Minutes." Click here for more from Jay.

Click here for a Wendy Pepper update.

Tim Gunn Will Co-host Oscar Arrivals Show

Photo: Perry Hagopian

The official Academy Awards pre-show, "Oscars Red Carpet 2009" will be hosted by ABC morning news co-anchor Robin Roberts, fashion guru Tim Gunn and EW managing editor Jess Cagle. Tim will be live from the Red Carpet on February 22nd. Click here for more information.

This year the public can vote on which gown will be worn by the onstage Award "escorts."

Click here for video of all of the gowns. Click here to vote.

It's kind of like being a Project Runway judge!

From The Mailbox

Photo by Jeff Vespa - © WireImage.com

Nominated for her compelling documentary short THE FINAL INCH, acclaimed director Irene Taylor Brodsky will wear a Leanne Marshall design on the red carpet. We'll be on the lookout for Leanne's winning design from the Diane von Furstenberg challenge at the Academy Awards on February 22nd.

Heidi Klum will be wearing red again at the Oscars. Click here for a charming interview.

Nick Verreos has a brand new website. Click here for Nikolaki Design and check out who is gracing his front page!

Tomorrow night is the Valentine Shopping Party at EMc2.

Shop Bradley Baumkirchner on eBay

Project Runway Season Three designer Bradley Baumkirchner is cleaning out his studio to make room for new designs. He has ten items available for your bids on eBay.

Looking for Fashion Week Tickets?

Here are several options:

This auction for two tickets to Christian Siriano's Show continues until February 12 at 2:00PM EST.

If you are an American Express cardholder, click here for tickets to the American Express Skybox. This is a great way to see a show, refreshments are included!

Also, Michael at ManufacturedAdventure.com has passes to all of the Fashion Week shows and parties.

Please let us know if you discover any other legitimate sources for tickets. Thanks Nancy.

From The Mailbox

The Jay McCarroll documentary, "Eleven Minutes" is opening in select theaters on February 20th. Click here for more information.

This New York Daily News article offers lots of speculation about the Season Six finale at Bryant Park on Feb. 20th. As expected, the finale collections will be presented without introducing the designers. Don't miss the quotes from Jane Cha, Jay McCarroll and our own Tbone!

Nick Verreos is one of the judges for Project Red Dress in Seattle on Friday, Feb. 13th. We'd love a field report.

Terri Stevens has a new Fashion Blog. Check out her take on Grammy Fashions.

More from The Fashion Show

These designs are from Elise Bergman, one of the "Fashion Show" hopefuls.Click here for Elise Bergman's website.
These are Andrew's designs.
Click here for a slideshow of Andrew Christian's SS'09 collection. Click here for Andrew's website.

Vote for your choice on Bravotv.com.

Giuliana Rancic Wears a Rami Kashou Design to the Grammy Awards

Photo: WireImage/Granitz

E! Entertainment Television correspondent, Giuliana Rancic is wearing Rami's ombre cocktail dress at tonight's Grammy Award Show.

From The Mailbox

Sweet P and her husband Sage Vaughn are featured in the February issue of Papermag. Click here to read more.

A belated Happy Birthday (yesterday) as well as BEST WISHES go out to Kenley Collins! Kenley has recently announced her engagement to Zak Penley and they are planning an October 2nd wedding in Manhattan. (Thanks to Wes and Daniel for the tip.)

Season Four designer Victorya Hong appeared as a guest judge in the premiere episode of Project Runway Korea. Click here for the story.

Project Runway Canada Season 2 Episode 2

This episode has made it to YouTube. Thank you PRCanada. Click here to continue.

A New Interview With Jack Mackenroth

From The Mailbox

Click here to watch the second episode of Project Runway Canada Season Two. Thanks Kayne.

Then click here for Johanne's recap.

Click here for Rondi's.

Even Korea has a new season of Project Runway. Where is ours?

Chloe Dao is among the QVC designers included in a special "Live From Bryant Park" feature.

The JaneDoe/JohnDoe Boutique in Los Angeles (Co-owned by Jerell Scott) is looking for an intern. Click here for more information.

Malan Breton Presents His Fall 2009 Collection Feb. 13th

Valentine Surprise Shopping Party at EMc2 Feb. 11th

A Note From Daniel Feld and Wesley Nault

Hi Everyone,

We hope all is well for all of you at BPR.

As you know we have teamed and are steadily working for an amazing spring collection we will be exhibiting in September 09.

We currently have the privilege of designing uniforms for the luxury boxes in the new Yankee Stadium opening this April.

We were most recently asked to create a gown for a Food and Wine publication that was entirely out of fresh produce. Forty artichokes, 5 cabbages, 10 bushels of kale, a little bunny we named Kugel and 7 hours of radicchio ridiculousness. It was a mini project runway in the making.

Eat Your Heart Out!!! (no pun intended)

We have more in store for you, so we'll keep you updated.

Best,

Daniel and Wesley

Introducing "The Fashion Show"

Bravo presents a new Fashion-themed reality show coming later this year. "The Fashion Show" will follow professional designers as they strive to make their mark in the dog-eat-dog world of fashion and compete for a chance to have their designs sold for the mass retail market. Click here for the full press release.

Beginning today, we can vote for the final designer to join the competition.

Up for your consideration are:

Elise:



and Andrew.


Click here to read their bios and make your choice. You can vote as often as you like.

From The Mailbox

Blayne Walsh's designs are now available at Strutstore.com.

Click here for a great new interview with Christian Siriano from The Kentucky Kernel.

Click here for The Litter Box recap of Project Runway Canada Episode One. Click here for an interview with Camille Prins from PRCanada. We'll catch up with episode two asap.

Without Project Runway, Wednesday has become "Top Chef" night at our house. We are in the homestretch and I definitely have my favorites. Join our friends at Blogging Top Chef for tonight's live-post.

Top Chef is already casting for Season Six. Click here for information.

Tim Gunn Co-Hosts Bailey House Auction Feb. 26th

Click here for more information. Click here to purchase tickets.

Season 6 Finale Ticket Contest

Update: Sorry, all the tickets are gone!

So, watchya doin' on February 20?

Team BPR is thrilled to offer you the opportunity to join us in the tents at Bryant Park for the Season 6 finale runway show! Standing between you and a seat amongst Project Runway royalty is a short, but challenging, trivia quiz. Are you ready?

1. Name the designer eliminated from the second challenge of each season of Project Runway.

2. Name at least 7 children of Project Runway designers born before they appeared on the show. Names, please. "So and So's daughter or son..." does not count.

3. Name the model that came in second place in each season of Project Runway. First name only is acceptable.

Rules: Spelling counts! Tickets are limited to one per entry and will be awarded on a first come basis while they last to entrants who answer all three questions completely and correctly. Travel to the event is completely on you, so make sure you can be present for the show, scheduled at 9:00 a.m. on February 20 at Bryant Park in New York City, before submitting your entry.Tickets are limited, so hurry!

Send your answers along with your name and mailing address to:

bprcontest@gmail.com

Good Luck!

Contest Update: All the tickets are gone! We will notify all winners by the end of the day.

Video - Ellen Degeneres and Heidi

Win Tickets to The Project Runway Season Six Finale Show at Bryant Park

Last week BPR was offered a block of tickets to the Season Six Finale at Bryant Park. These tickets are provided through the generosity of The Weinstein Company, Miramax Films and Heidi Klum. Their only request was that these tickets go to the most "devoted fans" of the show.

Are you a devoted fan? Can you be at Bryant Park in NYC on February 20th at 9:00 AM?

These tickets are non-transferable. They can not be sold, auctioned or given away.

Team BPR is working on a trivia quiz. Please check back tomorrow (Tuesday) for the contest.

Thanks everyone.

Sincerely,
Laura K, Tbone and The Scarlett

Monday Morning Mailbox

Photo: Ese Esan/Metromix

Click here for more photos from the Joe Faris Fashion Show in Detroit last Friday.

Click here for Rondi's Recap of Project Runway Canada and click here for Crow's.

Heidi Klum is appearing on The Ellen Degeneres Show today.

Project Runway Canada, Season 2, Episode 1

The first episode has been uploaded to YouTube. Thank you MHAM.

Click here to continue.

Click here to Watch the First Episode of Project Runway Canada

Thank you Kayne. I'll start posting recaps, etc. tomorrow.