SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2010-- Piperlime, the online shop known for the freshest styles in shoes, apparel, handbags and jewelry, is the newest retail sponsor of Lifetime’sProject Runway for season 8.
As part of the collaboration, Piperlime has redesigned the series’ “Accessories Wall” by painting it their signature green and loading it with fashionable accessories for the designers to choose from to complete each challenge.They will also feature a shopable version of the “Piperlime Accessories Wall”on piperlime.com, giving customers a chance to buy the items featured on the show.
Each week, Piperlime will also have exclusive video content from Project Runway, offering behind-the-scenes insight from each week’s challenge winner. The season’s winning designer will have a chance to design and sell an exclusive collection on piperlime.com.
The partnership with Piperlime is an interesting one and represents a move from a higher end luxury brand to a more accessible, affordable one. We'll miss our friends over at Bluefly and wish success to the new sponsor. Do you think Tim has mistakenly referred to it as the "Bluefly Accessory Wall" during filming this season?
Introducing your opportunity to "Ask Mindy" any questions about the Bluefly accessories used on each episode.
Our first question is from Jennifer F.
I write because I am DYING to buy the shoes that Monique was wearing on episode 9 - and I can't find out who the designer is/ where to get them? Any way you could help me out here? Many thanks - Jennifer
Those were great shoes - the Report Signature black leather 'Downey 2' cut-out pump with 4½'' patent stiletto heel. Unfortunately the style is sold out, but there are several similar styles still available.
Click here for Ben Chmura's thought on the burlap challenge.
Althea Harper will be showing her latest designs on January 31st in Dayton. The charity event will benefit the Humane Society. Click here for more info.
Click here to read a transcript of the latest live-chat with Carol Hannah Whitfield from LiveCloud. Christopher Straub will be live on Feb. 1st from 4:00 - 5:00 PST.
The True Measure of Tim Gunn's Advice is examined here at Village Voice.
Finally, Caption This Tim Gunn moment at Flypaper.
The styling decisions made at the Bluefly accessories wall can truly make or break a designer's vision. Bluefly had a video camera in the workroom this season.
Click here for more info and a chance to win these shoes worn by the winning model this week.
Project Runway Season 5 winner Leanne Marshall has her collection available starting today at Bluefly. You can shop her eco-chic line here. Congratulations, Leanne!
Were you wondering exactly what the "manufactured" version of Suede's winning dress would look like? I know I was. It seemed like it would be a real challenge to capture the handcrafted nature of the design.
Well here it is! Isn't it great? It looks just like the original - maybe better -modeled by Nicole Donnelly. Click here to read more. Thanks for sharing your photo, Nicole!
Speaking of Suede, click here for a new interview. Thanks Jamie.
(We'd love to see a photo of someone modeling Leanne's design for American Express too.)
Korto Momolu will be the special guest tomorrow on Reality Check Radio. You can listen live and even call in with your questions. Click here for the website.
There are so many contests this year and we want our readers to be the winners! First of all, each week Bluefly has a 'Caption This' contest; the top comment will have a chance to win $100 in Bluefly loot. This week you are asked to caption the following picture (Click here to place your comment entry on Bluefly): Bluefly also has 'The Designer ABC's Giveaway' with a chance to win $1000 in loot everyday. What are you waiting for? Click here.
TRESemmé and "Project Runway" Season 4 winner Christian Siriano are challenging you to “get fierce” with your hair. Create, capture and submit your most fierce hairstyle and enter for the chance to win your very own Christian Siriano custom design. The winner will also receive a two-night, all-expenses paid trip for two to the fashion capital of the world — New York City! You and your guest will also meet with the TRESemmé Project Runway styling team to get a fierce hairstyle to match your haute new outfit. Got fierce hair? Enter now. Not so fierce? This is the perfect excuse to step it up. Click here to enter. There are weekly winners in addition to the grand prize.
And as long as you feel lucky, don't forget to check out this week's auctions on ProjectRunway.com. Episode 1's winning look by Kelli Martin last week went for over $1000 (source)! Click here to bid on the looks and maybe have a piece of Runway of your very own.
Finally, American Express, Saturn and L'Oréal Paris want to send you the Project Runway finale show at Fashion Week. Yes, those coveted tickets could be yours along with airfare, hotel accommodations and a makeover to get you prepared for Bryant Park. Click here for the Fashion Fly-Away Sweepstakes.
The March issue of Elle magazine (which was featured in the gift bags at the Bryant Park show) has several Project Runway features. The "En Garde" winners Christian Siriano and Chris March have their TRESemme ad reward; for Season Four there are a total of 3 pages prominently featuring the avant-garde look including this two-page spread. You'll find the ads on pages 311-313. You can click here for photos from that challenge.
Our friends at Bluefly have a two-page spread on pages 328-329 that shows how accessories make it work.
You can also find this Elle Project Runway magazine between pages 408 and 409 that features the office of Nina Garcia and an interview with Season One winner Jay McCarroll.
Finally, Levi has a four-page ad from pages 277-280 that features images from the seven looks in their denim challenge. You can click here to rate looks for their Project Runway challenge.
