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Things took a porcine turn last episode, so I was thrilled to see the Project Runway producers go a little softer (or maybe soft serve?) on the All Stars this week, plying them with stupidly named gelato flavors before slapping them with their dubious challenge.

We chart our gelato flavoured feelings throughout the episode »

After last week’s suspiciously reasonable challenge, I worried about what the All Stars were going to have to reckon with next time around. Lo, my instincts proved accurate, for this week’s challenge must be one of, if not the most, spirit-crushing challenges in Project Runway’s sordid history.

We chart our feelings throughout the episode »

Arguably the most fierce Project Runway winner, Christian Siriano, recently announced (via Twitter, how else?) that he has an upcoming bridal collaboration with U.S. retailer Nordstrom. The designer gave his followers a sneak peek of the first dress, and while it’s not exactly a “hot mess” it leaves us wanting more. It seems Siriano has traded in his signature volume and drama for a safe and—dare we say it—slightly boring creation. (Siriano has since deleted the tweet, but because nothing ever disappears from the internet, the picture remains!)

The news is somewhat ironic considering Project Runway host Heidi Klum confirmed her divorce from husband Seal this morning.

As I crawled into my burrow to watch this week’s All Stars, it occurred to me that I was perhaps approaching the new/old cast with too much unwarranted resentment. I know that you know just how difficult it is to resuscitate an old love for the formerly eliminated—that’s why we appreciate being given a blank slate with each new season of Project Runway Old School. This week was a lesson in moving on, not just for me, but for the contestants. Really, it’s not so difficult to see one another with fresh eyes! All that’s needed are new bangs, and the most affecting change of all: editing.

We chart our feelings throughout the episode »

In the New Testament world of Project Runway All Stars, losers from seasons past are being judged anew. Eleven of the contestants will be deemed unworthy for a second time*, and one will claw his or her way to redemption—and a brand new technology suite from HP! Is it worth it? I can’t tell. Now, into the tense and cosseted world of Project Runway All Stars!

*Technically, Anthony has already lost twice, bless his heart.

We chart our feelings throughout the entire first episode »

Is it just us, or does cloudy day such as this become much brighter with a little bit of Isaac Mizrahi? Well, here’s your daily dish of the designer, who appeared on the Wendy Williams show to pimp the upcoming season of Project Runway as well as to gab about his recent nuptials. After gay […]

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By Jessica Borchiver

I have to commend designer Baby Steinberg on her unique portrayal of Spring 2012. It’s not often we see clothes made out of remnants of old fabrics and reprocessed materials. Her vision to create “something from nothing” is creative, however, when boundaries are pushed too far, there often comes a downside. Rather than looking like a runway collection, Steinberg’s execution felt like an episode of Project Runway, in which contestants are challenged to create clothing from scraps. Looks such as an unzipped skirt with a cropped fringe black and white top came off too sloppy, and a long black woven one-shoulder dress proved to be too difficult for a model to walk in. I cringed at times, just hoping these pieces wouldn’t rip apart at the seams, especially a stencil-cut top made of tissue paper. More like art pieces than couture, this collection is hardly practical, except for, maybe, the skin-tight knitted red mini dress with pink and white roses.

Michael Kors on celebrating his 30th anniversary, staying plugged in and becoming an adjective.

All-American. Spirited. Jetsetter. You can spot Michael Kors from a mile away. Over the course of his 30 years in the fashion industry, the man and the brand have become one and the same, morphing into a mega-empire that, as rumour has it, hit a billion dollars in sales this year. Not bad for a boy from Long Island, New York. Adored by Hollywood A-listers like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez, soccer moms and First Ladies alike (Michelle Obama wore Kors for her first official White House portrait), his rise to fashion royalty took off in 1981, when he launched his eponymous womenswear line.

Erin Fetherston‘s first collection as creative director for Juicy Couture–a holiday capsule line–has a velour evening gown. Fetherston wore a similar dress to the Met Gala, her first day of work for the brand, which is taking a new direction after parting ways with its founders. [WWD]

Coco Rocha appearing in Vogue isn’t exactly news, an upcoming spread will feature the newlywed model with her husband James Conran. Can we get an awwww? [Fashionista]

The Jean Paul Gaultier fall campaign has recently surfaced on the web. Shot by Inez and Vinoodh, the colourful photo features Crystal Renn, Chinese model Ping Hue and French model Kelly Moirera. [Fashionista]

Expect the British Olympic athletes of 2012 to be especially well-dressed. Stella McCartney has been appointed the creative director of Adidas’ 2012 Olympic Team GB uniforms. “As a British fashion designer it is an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be creative director of Team GB as the hosting nation of the London 2012 Olympic Games,” she says. [Vogue UK]

Why pay professionals to fix an ailing marriage when Heidi Klum and Seal can do it for you? A Project Runway spin-off will consist of just that. Thank you Lifetime TV. [The Cut]

Quoted: Fashion designer Roberto Cavalli recently told Harpers Bazaar that he designs all of his pieces with a beautiful woman in mind.  Albeit, he explains: “I don’t masturbate thinking about fashion.” [Harpers Bazaar]

Our gamer prayers have been answered: A video game based on Project Runway launches March 2. According to WWD, Tim Gunn, Heidi Klum and Michael Kors “don’t carry Uzis, kill monsters or zoom along city streets in souped-up hot rods, ” but that would be amazing! [WWD]

Tony Blair turns from politics to luxury goods. Although not yet confirmed, a source has revealed that Mr. Blair is wrapping up a deal with LVMH to work in an advisory role for the world’s largest luxury goods firm. [Grazia]