Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 11

Our polls for Episode 11 are closed. You disagreed with the judges and felt that Mondo Guerra deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also agreed with the judges and felt that Christopher should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 12 poll.

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There is Still Time...

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There is still time to bid on the episode 11 garments. Right now, April's design has the highest price. Click here to see all of the auctions.

There is also still time to vote in our episode 11 poll. Did you agree with the judges? Click here to vote.

Tim's Topstick Take

We've been scratching our heads over doublestickytape-gate and Ivy's attempted take down of Michael Costello ever since Episode 11 hit the air. What was the big deal? We have seen garments taped, glued and stapled on Project Runway since Season 1. We asked Tim Gunn for some inside scoop:

Here’s my take of the tape: Michael had nothing to do with it. It was his model who took the initiative to tape herself into the dress. By the time that this was brought to our attention, the challenge in which it happened was well behind us. It was, indeed, a mean-spirited attack on Michael. And how did Ivy think we were going to respond to her accusations? Did she think that Michael would be disqualified and that we’d bring her back? Ridiculous.

Thank you, Tim. These are the kinds of crazy questions that makes your much missed vlog so essential. Lifetime, please free Tim Gunn!

Recapalooza!

It's time for our weekly frolic through looza land:

Eric3000 meets the Dyson Air Multiplier...

Nick Verreos doesn't get the sticky tape drama...

Laura Bennett doesn't do the grocery store...

Carol Hannah suggests a Snuggies and Slankets challenge...

Jordan Baker saw a whole lot of ugly...

Red Poppy says Heidi likes it in the workroom...

Maxthegirl says even the economy is Michael C.'s fault...

c(h)oco cahanel gets all ranty...

Brian is not looking for an epiosde of The Real World...

Mellie wore her best sweats for this recap...

Democracy Diva has already declared a winner...

Katnap is very proud of her title...

And Toyouke takes us home.

Thank you recappers - see you next week!

Episode 11 Online - A Look in the Line

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BPR Field Report: Heidi Klum's HKNB Launch Party

Photo: Marion Curtis at StarPix

BPR was thrilled to be invited to the launch party for Heidi Klum's New Balance line and Manhattan-based field reporter Kenda Nunez graciously covered the event for us - thank you Kenda!

Heidi Klum launched her new activewear collection on Thursday, Oct. 7th, 2010 in New York City’s Cedar Lake Dance Studio. The Heidi Klum for New Balance line will be sold exclusively through Amazon.

The event started with the red carpet arrivals where Ms. Klum appeared and the crowd of photographers went crazy, she was wearing a short, backless dress and looked amazing as always! There was a great number of past and present Project Runway designers providing support for Heidi, some of these included Jason Troisi, Peach Carr, Andy South, Ivy Higa, Nicholas, D’Aurizio, Emilio Sosa, Anthony Williams, Carol Hannah Whitfield, Kenley Collins, and Ben Chmura. Some of the current models on the show were also in attendance as well as pop star Kat DeLuna.



After arrivals and cocktails the crowd was introduced the HKNB active wear line by a fun show of fitness models who were jumping/dancing on a trampoline and floor pads, all while wearing the line’s comfortable outfits. The launch was directly tied to this week’s episode of Project Runway where the designers were challenged to create 3 outfits for her new active wear line.



Heidi introduced the audience to an uninterrupted screening of the episode; she was really excited to show her comfortable side and told us that she loves to shop on Amazon. At the end of the episode when the winner was announced, the entire crowd clapped for Andy’s victory, it was great to see his humble reaction!


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Andy's Hoodie

A number of readers have commented about the striking resemblance of the front design on Andy South's hoodie to lululemon's signature logo. Here's one example of lululemon's popular activewear jackets. You be the judge:

Photo: lululemon athletica/Facebook

It's hard not to be inspired by what you see and know in the design world, but doesn't Andy's hoodie look like a direct copy of the lululemon logo? Surely the judges noticed this but we never see him being called out on it (not even in the extended judging video).

Interestingly, that design element seems to have disappeared from the final product line that went up for sale on Amazon last night. Our guess is that he did get called out on it but the judges looked past that obvious knock off pattern and awarded him the win based on the overall quality of his construction and design. What do you think?

Poll - Episode 11 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: top (l-r) Andy, April, Christopher, Gretchen, Michael C. and Mondo
middle (l-r) Andy, April, Christopher, Gretchen, Michael C. and Mondo
bottom (l-r) Andy, April, Christopher, Gretchen, Michael C. and Mondo
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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 Norma Kamali.

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.

Reactions To Episode 11

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And then there were five. A visit from some familiar faces made for some interesting dynamics in the workroom as an accusation of cheating was laid bare. What did you think? Post your reactions to Episode 11 here.

BPR Live Play-By-Play/Party Room: Episode 11

Tonight On BPR

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Peach! Casanova! We thought we had seen the last of you, but Project Runway is often full of surprises. After last week's emotional moment from Mondo we are expecting more drama, this time in the workroom as the much hyped accusation of cheating is finally revealed. Team BPR is ready for the showdown!

• Tbone and suzq will be hosting the live play-by-play/party room beginning at 8:30 p.m. Our purpose is two-fold: describe the drama and design for those without Lifetime or west coasters who love to be spoiled and for a space where Project Runway fans can watch and snark along together. It's great fun and all are welcome so please join us!
• After the show, share your thoughts on the new episode in our weekly reactions thread. This is where you tell us what you really thought about the show.

It's another Thursday night on BPR - we'll see you here!

Episode 11 Preview

I'm not saying a word about this. I swear.

Heidi Klum Wears Emilio Sosa's Design on the Red Carpet

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Heidi delivers on her promise to wear the winning dress from the Episode 11 challenge. Last night she wore the shortened dress to the Los Angeles premiere of "The Back-up Plan." What do you think?

There is still time....

...to bid in the episode 11 auctions. Right now Emilio's design has the highest price.



Click here to see all of the auctions.

Amanda's Take - Season 7, Episode 10, Episode 11

Project Runway model Amanda Fields is back with her take on the last two episodes - thanks Amanda.


Take 1:

LOVE that the designers were able to create their own print to become their own fabric! Cerri was incredibly natural in the way she removed her jacket on the runway. It was definitely not the most flattering look, but she saved it by being so graceful and sweet. If I were ever on a runway in a dress like Brandise wore and I didn't feel that I could walk gracefully in it, I would pick it up too.

Kristina is beautiful and even though Anthony was eliminated, she was so confident in his design and you could see that on stage. She looked incredible in it and Anthony really knows how to fit it to her body so well!

I'm so happy Emilio won! His fabric design was so great because I could envision it immediately in other colors and on handbags, wallets, sunglasses, you name it!

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Results In - You Were the Judge Episode 11

Our polls for Episode 11 are closed. You agreed with the judges and felt that Emilio Sosa deserved the win. Click here to see the results. You also concurred with the judges and felt that Jonathan should have been the 'auf.' Click here to see the results.

Check back with us tomorrow for our Episode 12 poll.

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Recapalooza!

And a Happy Easter to you from all of us here in looza land.The recapping crew just keeps hopping along:

Jordan Baker's resentment is delicious...

Maxthegirl has the best recap title of the season...

I expected to see bunny ears on David Dust...

Eric3000 in Cop Out, opening in a theater near you...

Miz Shoes does not like the big butt look...

Elisa thinks the well has run dry...

Second City Style loves Anthony...

Q loved it...

Ji Hyun appreciated Jessica Alba...

Toyouke takes us home...

Off to hunt some eggs - see you next week!

Episode 11 Online "Sew Much Pressure"

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BPR Love for Maya Luz

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Maya Luz is a great designer and a consistent competitor. We will miss her.

Maya talks about her experience on the show and why she felt it was time for her to leave.

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Thanks Maya!

BPR Love for Jonathan Joseph Peters

Jonathan is adorable in this interview. He has nothing but good things to say about his experience on the show and he even gives us a Michael Kors impression.

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Click here for Jonathan's finale collection, "Aviary."