Irina Shabayeva Bridal Collection

Project Runway Season 6 champion, Irina Shabayeva recently introduced a Bridal Collection.

Photos courtesy of Irina Shabayeva

Click here for more photos of this lovely collection.

Also enjoy a video of Irina's Spring/Summer 2011 Collection.

Irina's HSN collection debuts on November 24th!

Irina Shabayeva on HSN November 24th

Project Runway Season 6 champion Irina Shabayeva will be launching a new collection on HSN Nov. 24th.

Here is the press release: HSN is putting another celebrity in front of the camera. Irina Shabayeva, season 6 winner of “Project Runway,” is offering knit headbands with fake fur muffs, shawl collar sweaters and belted fake shearling jackets as part of a collection launching on HSN on Nov. 24.

Retailing for between $29.90 and $269.90, Shabayeva’s line for HSN is her first attempt to reach a budget-conscious customer; her namesake label, which launched last spring, sells for between $495 and $3,495. Shabayeva, who’s also prepping to introduce a bridal collection for Kleinfeld Bridal next spring, is already brainstorming her sophomore collection, including tops and sportswear, with HSN for fall 2011.

Also enjoy this "Life on the Seams" video with Irina from AlloyTV.

Meet Christian Siriano and Irina Shabayeva in Englewood NJ

Project Runway Season 4 Champion, Christian Siriano will be at The Engle Shop on Saturday, November 13th. Season 6 champion, Irina Shabayeva, will be there on November 20th.

Click here for more information.

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Enjoy champagne and cupcakes at Emmett McCarthy's Boutique tomorrow night at a benefit party for "Dress for Success."
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Project Runway Season 6 champion Irina Shabayeva has designed a line for Macy's INC. The collection will be available in February 2011. Click here for more information.

Click here for fashion advice from Nina Garcia.

Movieline runs down the "Finest Villians in Project Runway History." Do you agree with the choices?

BPR Field Report from "Audi Presents Fashion Houston 2010"

Three Project Runway Champions showed collections in Houston last week and BPR's Houston-based field reporter, John Chakalis sends us this fabulous report. Thank you John!

John C, Chloe Dao and friend, Leigh Anne

Hey BPR,

Houston...we have a Fashion Week!

I have to admit I was cautiously optimistic about a Houston Fashion Week, but after seeing the line-up of designers - Christian Siriano, Chloe Dao, Irina Shabayeva - I was sold!

Christian Siriano at Houston Fashion Week
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A look from Christian's Spring 2011 line
Photo: WireImage

Christian kicked off the week along with Cesar Galindo, a Houston native who will be a contestant on season two of "The Fashion Show". Chloe and Irina showed on Wednesday night alongside seasoned designer Mark Bouwer. I was surprised to see Kayln Hemphill (winner of "Models of the Runway") walking in all of the shows throughout the week. She's a Houston native as well and she's certainly made us proud!

Kalyn Hemphill models for Christian Siriano
Photo: WireImage

Irina Shabayeva at Houston Fashion Week
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Kalyn Hemphill models for Irina Shabayeva
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Kalyn models for Irina
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The week garnered tons of press, especially with the help of George Bush Sr. and Barbara Bush who showed up on Tuesday night to cheer on granddaughter Lauren Bush as she premiered her own collection!

Chloe Dao at Houston Fashion Week
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Kalyn Hemphill models for Chloe
Photo: WireImage

Chloe closed the week with a private viewing of her collection at Lot 8. I got the chance to chat with her about the inspiration behind the collection (birds) and the technical aspects of some of the dresses. She was a fabulous host as always!

I can't wait for Houston Fashion Week 2011...maybe we'll be seeing collections from one of our remaining seasons 8 designers in the Lone Star State!

John C

More photos of Christian Siriano's Houston Fashion Week show here.

More photos from Chloe Dao here, and Irina Shabayeva here.

Weekend News from Tim Gunn, Christian Siriano and Irina Shabayeva

Tim Gunn is on the cover of the current issue of Capitol File. Click here for more.

Christian Siriano has been in Dubai at the fabulous "Fortnight of Fashion." Click here to read more.

Project Runway Season 6 Champion, Irina Shabayeva mingled with guests at a charity event in Darien Connecticut on October 7th. Click here for more.

From the Mailbox

According to Page Six, Heidi Klum is leaving Victoria's Secret.



Project Runway Season 6 Champion, Irina Shabayeva will be in Darien CT for a charity fashion event on October 7th. Click here for more information.

Click here for a new interview with Ivy Higa.

Pamela Ptak and Kristin Haskins Sims are among the designers showing collections at Philadelphia Fashion Week on October 9th. Click here for more information.

Anthony Williams will be at Macy's Union Square on October 14th. Click here for more information.

News from Irina Shabayeva, Tim Gunn and Nick Verreos

Enjoy this video presentation from Irina Shabayeva's Spring 2011 Show.

Irina Shabayeva Spring 2011 from Aris Ziagos on Vimeo.

Click here for a new podcast interview with Tim Gunn from The Strip. Tim Gunn starts at about the 31-minute mark. Thanks Bay!

Here is more information about Tim's visit to Vegas on October 2nd.

Here's a look at Style Week OC from Nick Verreos.

Click here for a great recap of episode 9 from Democracy Diva.

Behind the Scenes at Irina Shabayeva's Fall 2010 Fashion Show

Including interviews with Gordana Gehlhausen and Jesus Estrada!

From the Mailbox

No new episode of Project Runway tonight, but there are repeat episodes on the schedule at 9:00 and 10:00. (No "Models of the Runway" tonight.) Meanwhile, enjoy Anthony's "Greatest moments."



Click here for the "first look" at Heidi Klum on Desperate Housewives. Her episode airs on March 14th.

Click here for WWD's review of Irina Shabayeva's Fall 2010 Collection.

A new Cosa Nostra women's jacket designed by Jeffrey Sebelia is offered on eBay. Click here to bid.

From the Mailbox

Photo: Opalescent

The Minx catches up with Ping Wu. Click here for the post.

Click here for an interview with Project Runway Season Six designer, Gordana Gehlhausen in Vogue Knitting.

Irina Shabayeva is one of Time Out New York's "Breakout Designers." Click here for the story. Thanks Rie.

Pamela Ptak will be showing her collection this week at "Showroom New York." Click here for more info.

From The Mailbox

Click here for a new interview with Seth Aaron Henderson from The Columbian.

Photo credit: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Networks

Click here for a closer look at Irina Shabayeva's Fall 2010 collection from Famespy.

Jezebel recaps "A Little Bit of Fashion" here. Don't miss the final clip of Tim Gunn.

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Photo: GenArt

This is the Wesfeld collection from GenArt's "Plastics Make it Possible" Show.

Click here for another look at Irina Shabayeva's collection.

What did Michael Kors think of Faith Hill? Click here for the People.com interview.

Irina Shabayeva - Fall 2010

BPR Field Reporter Mark Y attended Irina's Show on Saturday night and sent us this report. Thank you Mark!

Irina's flight theme was evident in the use of feathers and wing motifs. The venue was very nice, with a white runway, drapes and chairs. There were striking Irina tote bags on each chair. Eighty-four seats and as many and more stood behind on both sides.

Many staffers in black, all teched up, and an obvious, but not in your face, presence of the Tupperware sponsorship which I think is very smart. Several people were obviously bussed from the tents because they were carrying the DHL vinyl bag many of which disappeared into Irina's chic black and white tote. I got a look inside the bag - all the items were in a Tupperware storage bin, another smart touch, a cookie, which my neighbor shared with me and make up mostly.

Waiters passed wine and special cocktails, pink and yellow. The music came on around 7:00 and amped up the excitement.

The collection reminded me throughout of Irina's Aspen Challenge look. Remember? The hooded knit vest? Variations on that. More glamour and less edge than her Bryant Park finale.

Several fantasy looks at the end in black, white, black and white and of course the feather dress which Kaelyn wore as the final look. Kalyn told me from her perch that it was quite comfortable.

It was quite a spectacular show and I was thrilled to be there.

Mark

Click here for more from Irina's show.

Click here for lots of photos.

From the Mailbox

Project Runway Season Four model, Lea Rannells walks for Christian Siriano Fall 2010.

Heidi Klum wears a Nick Verreos design on Project Runway! Click here for details.

Heidi will appear on an upcoming episode of Desperate Housewives. Click here for more.

Don't miss Jay McCarroll on Celebrity Fit Club 7: Boot Club tonight. Click here for a preview.

Click here for more from Irina Shabayeva's show from Racked.

Mychael Knight and Carol Hannah Whitfield are among the designers showing at Charleston Fashion Week, March 16-20. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Heidi Klum wore Gucci to the season seven finale and Faith Hill wore Marchesa. Both looked radiant. Click here for more.

Irina Shabayeva Debuts Fall 2010 Collection on Feb. 13

Project Runway Season Six Winner, Irina Shabayeva will present her Fall 2010 Collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. "This collection is about the fantasy of flight and liberation..." The show is sponsored by Tupperware. Click here for the full press release.

Irina Shabayeva and Kalyn Hemphill in February Marie Claire

Photo: Perry Hagopian

The "spread in Marie Claire magazine" awarded to Irina and Kalyn has arrived. The Project Runway Season Six champions are featured in the February 2010 issue.

Click here for the online version at MarieClaire.com.

Click here for the interview with Irina.

A highlight: "My first memory of Tim is from my senior year at Parsons," the 27-year-old recalls. "He was on staff there, and I was in the studio working late with some students. Most of the faculty were gone, but in walks Tim with cookies, just to see how we were doing." Little did Shabayeva know then that five years later, she and Gunn would cross paths again — and the world would be watching.

Irina and Kalyn at their Marie Claire Photo Shoot

The Project Runway Season Six Winner's collection will be in the March 2010 issue of Marie Claire magazine.

Irina Shabayeva - Spring 2010

Irina Shabayeva 2010 Collection

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Islands of the World Fashion Week | Leanne Marshall of Project Runway from Factio Magazine on Vimeo.

Leanne Marshall recently showed her Spring/Summer 2010 collection at the "Islands of the World Fashion Week" in The Bahamas.

Click here for a new interview with Carol Hannah Whitfield.

Click here for a fellow blogger's account of Christian Siriano's recent lecture at the Corcoran.

Click here to read about Irina Shabayeva's visit to Macy's in Orange County. Don't miss the slideshow.