Project Runway Contestants

'Project Runway' Season 8: It takes two, baby
2010-09-10 / OregonLive.com
... night's episode seemed, in comparison, like an etiquette class. Well, that's if you don't count Ivy Higa's tight-lipped, thinly concealed fury at Michael Drummond, her partner in the week's challenge. At least Portland's Gretchen Jones managed to largely stay out of the line of fire, after the last few ... others looked so glum you'd think a cute little puppy had just died back there. There were so many haters, Michael C. tells Andy. No huge fan of Michael C., either, Andy tells him he doesn't know what Michael C.'s ...

Fashion Week Spring 2011: 'Project Runway' season finale show goes ablaze with talent
2010-09-10 / New York Daily News
...WireImage 'Project Runway' judges Jessica Simpson, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors and Heidi Klum look on. Harrison/Getty The wire headpieces that crowned designer Andy South's models were head-scratchers. Harrison/Getty Valerie Mayen's line of dresses and vests ...junk food passing by the hawk-eyed jury: Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia and guest judge Jessica ...clear the model was braless. Beyond "boobage," it was "nippage." And Andy South, 23, made a confident showing with more ...-scratchers. Another mystery was why bossy but talented Gretchen Jones, 28, self-sabotaged. Her ace workmanship ...

'Runway' hopefuls take off
2010-09-10 / New York Post
Many are invited, but only one will be chosen. While “Project Runway” presented mini-collections from 10 finalists, it was fairly obvious who was still in and who was auf. The designers who yesterday introduced their work with the most enthusiasm and played it up for the cameras were those likely still in the running. (Presently, they’re down to the top three.) Meanwhile, the others were there merely as bait, meant to throw us off the trail so the end of the series isn’t spoiled. (Some forgot to give their names.) The best collections were cohesive with a sense of ...

Jessica Simpson: Project Runway Judge
2010-09-10 / Keen Observers
... of New York City Fashion Week. Simpson wears a shimmering gray mini-dress as she joined judges Michael Kors, Nina Garcia and Heidi Klum on the catwalk, then carried on to business, evaluating ... and the celebrities like Jordin Sparks and Jamie-Lynn Sigler were watching. Mondo's collection was full of pink and polka dots, while Gretchen went with more muted tones. Ivy presented a beach-inspired collection and Valerie's playful dresses and vests were right out of a Katy Perry video. The other contestants like Andy, April, Casanova, Christopher, Michael C. and Michael D. also shared their lines.

Jessica Simpson kicks off fashion week with 'Project Runway'
2010-09-09 / CNN
... she was announced as the surprise guest judge. In a shimmering gray mini-dress, Simpson joined judges Michael Kors, Nina Garcia and Heidi Klum on the catwalk, then got down to business, evaluating the ... and Jamie-Lynn Sigler looking on, the contestants put forth a variety of designs. Mondo's collection was full of pink and polka dots, while Gretchen went with more muted tones. Valerie's playful dresses and vests were right out of a Katy Perry video, and her pal Ivy presented a beach-inspired collection. Andy, April, Casanova, Christopher, Michael C. and Michael D. shared their lines, as well.

Jessica Simpson: Project Runway Finale's Guest Judge!
2010-09-09 / Just Jared (blog)
sparkles in a LBD as she heads to the Project Runway Spring 2011 fashion show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Thursday (September 9) in New York City. The 30-year-old singer turned designer joined as a guest judge for the show’s finale runway show! Also pictured inside is Jess going out to dinner with her boyfriend, , on Wednesday night (September 8). 15+ pictures inside of Jessica Simpson at Fashion Week and out to dinner… -1 Christina Hendricks is so beautiful and voluptuous. She is amazing. That gorgeous woman is incredible. Is she wearing some of those stylish clothes of hers...

'Project Runway' finale: And the guest judge is...
2010-09-09 / Entertainment Weekly
...;s much more credible collections bored me. Gretchen’s was more of her sloppy, slouchy bohemian stuff. Christopher had some intriguing pieces and April had an interesting concept - dusty dolls at a tea party - though neither are my taste. A number of feathery looks in Michael C.‘s line seemed very on-trend (at least according to ... Marie Claire I leafed through yesterday), while Andy’s models wore whimsical constellation headdresses. Casanova painted his gals’ faces with gold paint. and Valerie brought he most cuckoo and color, and for that, ...

'Project Runway' Season 8 Finale Spring 2011 - Runway Review
2010-09-09 / StyleList Fashion Blog
Dresses by Mondo Guerra (left), Valerie Mayen (center), and Andy South (right). Photos: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images DESIGNERS: The 10 remaining contestants on Lifetime's "Project Runway." Collections from seven ..., whimsical Valerie Mayen riffed on what would happen if Rainbow Brite had a love child with David Bowie. and Mondo Guerra both paid tribute to their grandmothers, while Michael Costello dedicated his collection to a female friend. Ah! TOP LOOKS : Higa's gauzy yellow sundress with surprise rhinestone embellishment in back; Collins's minimalist, navy hooded silk dress; ...

Jessica Simpson hits fashion week as a 'Project Runway' judge
2010-09-09 / Los Angeles Times
...-heeled shoe line and new denim collection, showed up as a surprise "Project Runway" judge Thursday in New York, hanging out with Nina Garcia , Michael Kors and Heidi Klum for the fashion competition show's finale. To keep the finalists' identities a surprise -- the season is only six episodes in...through Sept. 16. -- Christie D'Zurilla The Associated press contributed to this report. Top photo: Jessica Simpson, left, Nina Garcia and designer Michael Kors attend the Project Runway Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Theater at Lincoln Center on Thursday in New York...

Spoiler Alert! Jessica Simpson Shows Up to Judge Project Runway Finale
2010-09-09 / E! Online (blog)
... we have a verdict on the winner of this season's was in the house today to serve as the guest judge on the finale of the reality show as it showcased its top designers during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center. She was psyched for what she called the "big bang," wowing the crowd in a dazzling charcoal Michael Kors mini-dress. Just don't ask which of the contestants was her favorite... "I'm going to be torn on who I want because there's a couple that I really like, so we shall see," she tells E! News. "It's exciting." But the singer and part-time designer, who debuted a denim line of...

Jessica Simpson judges 'Project Runway' finale, 'In Treatment' returns in October
2010-09-09 / Zap2it.com
Apparently Jessica Simpson is still "in." The singer/actress was spotted at New York Fashion Week beside Nina Garcia , Michael Kors and Heidi Klum as the guest judge on the upcoming season finale of Therapy can get expensive, so it's a good thing HBO is only an extra... yet another new TV series on the horizon. He's currently shopping around a thriller by Jonah Nolan , brother and collaborator of "Dark Knight" and "Inception" director Christopher Nolan . Sounds like an ace in the hole. [ 'Project Runway' first look: Philip Treacy's marvelous hats 'Project Runway' peek: Hats off to Philip Treacy '...

The Project Runway 2010 Collections (PHOTOS)
2010-09-09 / Huffington Post
...would make a disco ball jealous (and, likely, launch a thousand Michael Kors insults, seeing as "disco" is his favorite slur) as she...went down and the ten -- yes, ten (there was an audible gasp when Heidi announced it) -- mini-shows began. Michael Drummond went first, listing his inspirations as X-rays ...colored pants), and all in all the crowd loved our gal Val. Verdict: A definite possibility for the finals. Christopher Collins went third, barely speaking into his mic as... including a lace romper. Proportions seemed off. Verdict: No. Casanova came onstage to lots of applause. Now, English is not ...

"Project Runway" designers show in New York Fashion Week
2010-09-09 / San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
... to find out. Guess the designer ... There are many more pics online than when we started this post earlier in the day; check out for a good breakdown. Gawker tracked the action, with a photo from each collection, and its typically snarky commentary. And of local significance: Like those sandals on Christopher Collins' models sported? They're from S.F. designer Martha Davis'

Jessica Simpson is final guest judge on 'Project Runway'
2010-09-09 / Hollywoodnews.com
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2010-09-09 / San Lorenzo Valley Press-Banner
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"Project Runway" keeps NY fashion week guessing
2010-09-09 / Reuters
Models present creations during the Project Runway Spring 2011 collection at New York Fashion Week September 9, 2010. NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Ten "Project Runway" designers -- seven decoys and three finalists -- unveiled their collections on Thursday, leaving the audience at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week guessing which was real and which wasn't. The identities of the three actual finalists on the fashion reality show will not be revealed until October 28, when the finale of its eighth season is shown on Lifetime Television. The show staged on Thursday featured the designs of those finalists ...

Jessica Simpson to guest judge for 'Project Runway' finale
2010-09-09 / OnTheRedCarpet.com (blog)
Jessica Simpson showed up as a guest judge for Project Runway on Thursday during an event at New York's fashion week, reports . The singer will serve on the judges' panel for the finale of the hit reality series and got to sit in with regular judges and fashion superstars Michael Kors and Nina Garcia. So what makes Simpson qualified to judge fashion? Well despite having her own fashion mishaps every now and then, Simpson designs her own line of handbags, shoes, and boots. She also recently premiered a denim line. Meanwhile the host of Project Runway , Heidi Klum, teased attendees saying, "I ...

Live Blogging Project Runway, Week 7
2010-09-09 / Gawker
... looking at that, take a look at the following list of things to watch for on tonight's episode: The challenge will be to create resort-wear for Michael Kors, who will visit the workroom and offer work-in-progress critiques. So now the designers won't need to wait until they've finished ... will be actress Kristen Bell. Wouldn't it be great if she could put on her Veronica Mars detective hat and solved the mystery of why all the other designers hate Michael Costello so much? Sadly, however, she'll probably just sit there and judge clothes instead. OK, gang, time to grab a drink, change into some ...