Whopper Of The Week

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We just couldn't let this one pass by without comment. When Andy South asked the judges to base their decision on what they knew of the designers, CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award winner (how pretentious is that introduction each week?) Michael Kors had this to say:

"You know that's not how it works. This isn't about past history. It's about what we are looking at today. That's the truth."

Really, Michael? Anyone who has watched Project Runway for more than 10 minutes knows what utter crap that line was. Chloe Dao won Season 2 based on past history. How many times has Heidi asked "Who do we want to see more from?" in the judges deliberation? Did Gretchen's two wins really not factor in your decision at all?

Michael, please don't think that award gives you license to bully these young designers with nonsense. We love you for your snarky, accurate evaluations of the designs. But don't insult the intelligence of Project Runway fans by trying to make us think you start with a blank slate every week. Of course past history plays a part in your decisions, this is fashion. And this certainly isn't our first time at the rodeo.

News from Michael Kors, Tim Gunn and Nick Verreos

From left, with Lance LePere, his boyfriend; with his mother, Joan, on her wedding day in 1974 (he helped customize the dress).
(Photo: From left to right: Patrick McMullan; Courtesy of Michael Kors)

Click here for a new Michael Kors profile from New York Magazine.

In anticipation of Tim Gunn's Gossip Girl appearance, Movieline presents his "Three Best TV Cameos."

Click here for more about back-to-school shopping from Nick Verreos.

Project Runway Season 8 Sneak Peek on Good Morning America

News from Althea Harper, Michael Kors and Austin Scarlett

Click here for a new interview with Michael Kors.

Project Runway Season One designer Austin Scarlett will be designing for a theater production in Greenwich CT. Click here for more information.

News from Tim Gunn, Michael Kors, and Nick Verreos

Click here for an early review of "Gunn's Golden Rules."

A highlight: Tim is unabashedly honest. He cannot tell a lie. Seriously, he can’t. Because of this he has developed the most interesting sensibilities and ways to get around not lying to save face, and to be as honest as the situation calls for. He is so himself, so comfortable in his own skin that he is able to share intimate details of himself with such ease and simplicity that it seems as if you are talking to or reading your best friend's letter...

Click here for a report (and lots of photos) from Seattle's "Project Red Dress." Nick Verreos served as MC and judge for the design competition.

Project Runway judge Michael Kors has been awarded the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the CFDA. More information here. Congratulations!

From the Mailbox

Austin Scarlett looks divine!

Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images

The Project Runway Season One designer was at a shopping event in NYC on May 10th.

More Season 8 audition stories, here, and here.

Aspiring designers please note that The Fashion Show is now casting for season two. Iman is joining Isaac Mizrahi as the new host. Click here for more information.

Michael Kors hosted a fashion show of his Fall 2010 collection yesterday in Connecticut. Click here for the story.

MIchael Kors Quips

BPR friend, Adrian Muniz put together a video of Michael Kors's best moments. Click here to watch. Do you have a favorite?

Where is Michael Kors?

Photo: Lifetime Network

The 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.

Project Runway Judges Video Mash-up

Relive the cruelest moments of the season...

From the Mailbox

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.

From The Mailbox

Photo: Nick Verreos

Nick Verreos attends Christiane King's Fashion Show on January 14th.

Ben Chmura offers his insights after watching episode one.

The New Old Biddy is back with her recap of the season seven premiere.

Michael Kors has opened a new store in Chicago. Click here for details.

Report From Project Runway Avenue

It seems that Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia went directly from Good Morning America to "Fashion Avenue" for the street-naming ceremony. Lifetime President Andrea Wong welcomes the crowd.


The new street sign is revealed.... How many Project Runway designers and models can you spot in the crowd?


Here is the new "Project Runway Avenue" sign. There are quite a few season six and season seven designers, but season three and season one are represented as well...



Our own Nancy T was on hand to cover the event so please stay tuned to BPR for a full report.



Photos courtesy of Liz Claiborne Inc. THANK YOU!

Project Runway on Good Morning America

Click here for the GMA page and then click on the Project Runway Video to watch.

Monday Morning Mailbox

Photo: G. Gershoff/WireImage

Michael Kors attends Bette Midler's 14th Annual New York Restoration Project's Hulaween at The Waldorf-Astoria on October 30, 2009 in New York City.

Click here for more coverage of Heidi Klum's Halloween party from Nick Verreos.

Click here for Cliffie's recap of episode eleven.

Click here for "10 Questions with Althea Harper."

From The Mailbox

Christian Siriano offers a vocabulary lesson on "The Early Show."

Michael Kors will be on Live with Regis and Kelly on Thursday October 8th.

Tim Gunn will guest star in the upcoming 100th episode of "How I Met Your Mother." Click here for the scoop from Mo Ryan.

Click here for a review of "Fierce Style" from Racked.

Another from The New York Post.

Shirin Askari was in Dallas last night. Read about it here at "Oh So Cynthia."

Tonight On BPR

Photo: Details Magazine

The big bad orange man is back! And he's gonna make someone cry...

The much missed Michael Kors returns to the judges chair tonight in Episode 7: "The Sky Is The Limit". BPR will have the usual lineup for your viewing pleasure:

• The BPR party room will open at 9:30 p.m. You think MK can dish it out? You should see what the party people say!
  
• Tbone will have live play-by-play coverage of Episode 7 beginning at 10:00 p.m. This week he will be joined in the booth by special guest suzq whose wit is as quick as her fingers.


• Let us know what you thought of tonight's show in our weekly reactions thread, posted immediately after the show

It's going to be fun - don't miss it!

From The Mailbox

MyLifetime.com is celebrating the Return of Michael Kors with a handbag sweepstakes! Click here to enter.

Click here for a profile of Althea Harper from Cincinnati.com.

Click here for fashion tips from Project Runway Season Four designer, Kevin Christiana and Rachael Ray.

Fashion in Detroit begins on Thursday! Click here for a new article from The Detroit News.

Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman will be designing a collection of organic junior clothing for Holy Cow. Click here for the story.

Michael Kors Makes a Designer Cry

"To me it could have been Barefoot Appalachian Li'l Abner Barbie."

Another memorable quote from Michael Kors.

Pop Quiz: When was the first time Michael referred to a design as "Mother-of-the-bride?"

"She Looks Like a Paper Brioche"

Image: My aim is true

Here is exhibit #1 in "Why we miss Michael Kors."

Now, who can tell us which garment prompted the comment, "The crotch on those pants is insane!"