Episode 8 Trivia Contest

The prize for this week's trivia contest winner is a Season 8 Finale Gift Bag. There was one on every seat at the show. Honestly, I believe this is the most generous gift bag we have ever received.



There is a copy of Marie Claire, an optical mouse, some hair and make-up products, and a copy of Tim Gunn's book. Of course he signed it for you!

1. Where do the designers meet Tim to receive the Jackie Kennedy challenge?

2. What two letters appear on Valerie's sleeve?

3. Ivy declares that Michael Costello's and Christopher's designs are both very ________.

4. April describes Andy's pants as s____ s_________.

5. Who styles April's hair in the morning?

6. What type of pants is Tim wearing with his seersucker jacket and madras tie?

7. Which designer is "Captain Outerwear?"

8. Which of these adjectives did Ivy NOT use to describe her design? Stupendous, Original, Beautiful, Expensive, Amazing, Different.

9. Who is "confused" by the "ankle boot?"

10. Whose design does Heidi describe as a "dirty old rug?"

Please send your answers to Team BPR.

UPDATE: We have a winner - congratulations to Rachel P. I will post the answers in the comments. Look for another trivia contest next Tuesday.

Tim Gunn's Vlog: "I'm NOT An Idiot!"

Note: See latest updates at bottom of the post.

Tim Gunn's Episode 8 video blog is a must see. The behind the scenes story on the production of "A Rough Day On The Runway" is far more entertaining than what we saw Thursday night. Something seemed amiss about this challenge and the way the judges acted on the runway and now we know why. It was simply flat out incompetence by Bunim-Murray. A few bullet points:

• The challenge started out as a period piece costume that was going to be worn by Katie Holmes, but the designers would not be told!
• After the Katie Holmes/Jackie O angle went away, it became a dancewear challenge and Tim showed up on shooting day at the assigned studio, but no one was there. He had to find the shooting location on his own.
• Tim: "The whole notion that we would even associate Jackie Kennedy with American sportswear is a stretch."
• Tim stepped into the judging circle to clarify what the designers had been told the challenge was since it was clear they had a different idea.

Tim's frustration with the production of Project Runway grows with each successive season. Kudos to him for sharing this fascinating peek behind the scrim. We are "hot and bothered" right along with you Tim!

UPDATE: The video has been taken down. Was Tim being too honest? We imagine the Bunim-Murray brass could not have been pleased. Memo to B-M: take care of your talent!

UPDATE #2: Gina Carbone took a few more notes! Click here for her summary of Tim's Vlog entry.

What Mondo Wore - Episode 8

As part of her weekly recaps, Kenda offers us this new feature! Click here for the post. Thank you Kenda.

Recapalooza!

Uncle Nick provides a little fashion history lesson...
Eric3000 does his best to figure out the challenge...
Maxthegirl is getting all fancy with her screencaps...
Red Poppy gives us an uninterrupted soliloquy...
Ms.Place found herself nodding off...
Laura Bennett has fashion psychic powers...
Carol Hannah loves her some January Jones...
Jordan Baker, oh yes they did...
Katnap has great lists on her sidebar...
Second City Style didn't think the runway was rough...
Democracy Diva knows a snoozefest when she sees one...
Brian is already looking forward to next week...
And Toyouke closes it out.


Update: Don't miss Choco Chanel, Dishin' Dat, and Girly Shoes.

Thank you recappers - see you next week! If you have a recap to share, e-mail the link to Team BPR.

Episode 8 Online - A Rough Day on the Runway

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BPR Interview with Michael Drummond

Project Runway season 8 designer Michael Drummond talks about his experience on the Lifetime show.

Click here for the podcast.

Click here to see Michael's Finale collection.

Poll - Episode 8 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: (top, l-r) Andy, April and Christopher
(middle, l-r) Gretchen, Ivy and Michael C.
(bottom, l-r) Michael D., Mondo and Valerie
Photos courtesy of ProjectRunway.com. Click to see a larger view.

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 January Jones.

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 8

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It was indeed "a rough day on the runway" as the Project Runway designers took a swipe at American sportswear and another one bites the dust. The judges were especially brutal. What did you think of the challenge? What about the decision? Post your reactions to Epiosde 8 here.

BPR Live Play By Play/Party: Epiosde 8

Tonight On BPR

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Tonight on Project Runway "the workroom is a war room" as Betty Draper herself (aka January Jones) takes a turn in the guest judges chair. As the designers attempt to pay homage to the timeless elegance of Jackie O, Team BPR will have all of our usual episode night fun in store. "It's a work room you won't want to miss." Well, we won't! Here's the plan:

• Tbone and (maybe) suzq will be hosting the live play by play/party room beginning at 8:30 p.m. All are welcome to participate as we watch Epiosde 8 "A Rough Day On The Runway" together.
• After the show, visit our weekly reactions thread to share your thoughts on was in and who was auf.

It's Thursday on BPR - we'll see you on the runway!

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