The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection

Project Runway fans may want to check out Bravo's newly re-tooled replacement series The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection which premieres tonight at 10:00 p.m. ET. Tbone will be hosting a live-blog chat room every week on our sister site Blogging Bravo.

The big news for Season 2 is Iman. She has been brought on as both host and Executive Producer. The 12 designers will be split into two teams of "fashion houses" and are responsible for producing a complete runway show each week. Here's the preview again in case you missed it:

Do you miss the BPR party room? Join us tonight on Blogging Bravo. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. ET, hope to see you there!

The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection

Project Runway fans may want to check out Bravo's newly re-tooled replacement series The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection which premieres tonight at 10:00 p.m. ET. Tbone will be hosting a live-blog chat room every week on our sister site Blogging Bravo.

The big news for Season 2 is Iman. She has been brought on as both host and Executive Producer. The 12 designers will be split into two teams of "fashion houses" and are responsible for producing a complete runway show each week. Here's the preview again in case you missed it:

Do you miss the BPR party room? Join us tonight on Blogging Bravo. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. ET, hope to see you there!

Results in - You Were the Judge

Photos: ProjectRunway.com

You disagreed with the judges last week and chose Andy's ensemble as your favorite.



You also disagreed with the judges on the elimination - selecting Jason as the designer you would have sent home.

Not a single voter chose McKell to be auf!

Click here to see the poll results.

Tim's Take - Season 8, Episode 1

'Looza part Two-za

We have several late recaps - thanks everyone!

Here's Elisa. (Yes, 17 designers is too many!)

Welcome Dave!

Miz Shoes is addicted to Project Runway. What's wrong with that?

Amanda's Take - Season 8, Episode 1

Project Runway Season Three Model, Amanda Fields returns to present her perspective on Season 8. Thank you Amanda!

Amanda Update: I can confirm that I am on a huge video billboard in Times Square for Hair Battle Spectacular! I am a model on this exciting new show that premieres Tuesday August 10th at 10pm on Oxygen! Another dream come true! Here is a photo of me with judge Derek Jae, Host Brooke Burns, Judge Lindsay Albanese and another model from the show, Kendall earlier this week promoting the show at the NBC Universal Television Critics Association event! I ran into Andy Cohen from Bravo who was there to promote The Real Housewives of D.C.!



Let's get to it!!
So far I love the season 8 cast. The colors on the walls in the work rooms and the sewing room are fresh. The set design of the show has evolved in a gorgeous way. The runway surface is so beautiful. It's smooth and reflects the light which will help us get a better look at the outfits. I believe the runway is LONGER too (more runway time = more TV time)! The fashion show was 6 minutes all together, and I love it! I think it's the most important part (of course). They changed the chairs for the judges to sit in too! Another adorable update.

Michael Costello! I have had the pleasure of modeling in a fashion show for him this past spring! He is a sweetheart, his designs are elegant and fun to wear, and of course I am rooting for him!

Amanda models for Michael Costello

I thought Jason would be eliminated based on the stapled backwards kimono. I guess they wanted to see what he would do given the critique to sew.

Click here to continue.

Recapalooza!

Every week BPR compiles Project Runway recaps from around the interwebs for your reading pleasure. We kick off Season 8 with voices old and new:

Eric3000 is brilliant, as usual...

Uncle Nick is back and blogging from Paris...

Laura Bennett is hilarious...

Jordan Baker threatens, but always returns...

Maxthegirl calls the extra 90 minutes filler, not killer...

Brian was physically, emotionally and spiritually offended...

Ji Hyun says it is too much of a good thing...

Emily Gordon at TV.com is cautiously optimistic...

Toyouke takes up the usual anchor spot...

Edited to add:
Welcome, Brigitte!
And welcome back Red Poppy.
And if you have never read The New Old Biddy, do so now!

Have a recap to share? E-mail the link to Team BPR to be included in on the fun. See you next week!

Episode 1 Online - "And Sew It Begins"

Don't forget that you can watch Project Runway Episode 1 Online by clicking here at myLifetime.com or On Demand with your cable provider.

Under the Gunn: Episode 1

Designers Dish: Episode 1

Poll - Episode 1 - Your Turn to be the Judge

Photos: 1). A.J., 2). Andy, 3). April, 4). Casanova, 5). Christopher
6). Gretchen, 7). Ivy, 8). Jason, 9). Kristin, 10). McKell, 11). Michael C.
12). Michael D., 13). Mondo, 14). Nicholas, 15). Peach, 16). Sarah and
17). 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 Selma Blair.

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 The Season 8 Premiere

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Television

Project Runway returned for its 8th season tonight, bigger than ever before. But was it better? Post your reactions to Episode 1 here.

Season 8 Premiere Party!

Photo: Courtesy of Lifetime Television

Greetings BPR party people - we're back! Project Runway kicks off Season 8 tonight and the BPR party room is ready for action. Join friends and fans from across the land as we watch Episode 1 together.

Season 8 comes to us super-sized, now 50% bigger! We will keep the party room open all episode long and keep it running for those of you who hang around for "On the Road with Austin & Santino" which airs immediately afterward. The fun has just begun so just click on the comments and come on in!

BPR Live Play-By-Play: Season 8 Premiere

Tonight On BPR

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Television

Welcome home Runway fans! Tonight is the big Season 8 premiere of Project Runway. And just look at all of those harried, fresh faces. Why in the world are they frantically rifling through their suitcases?

Eight seasons, can you believe it? Team BPR is still here, ready for another round of fashion and fun. Here's the plan for Episode 1:

• The party room is back and bigger than ever! We'll be covering all 90 minutes of the S8 premiere and keep the room open for all of you who want to hang around for "On the Road with Austin & Santino" right after. New starting time of 9:00 p.m. means the party room opens at 8:30 p.m. Come say hello to all of your old BPR friends and make some new ones, too.
• Tbone and suzq are back and will be providing live play by play coverage all season long. For those without access to Lifetime or can't wait for the show in your timezone, we'll describe all the action as it airs live from the east coast.
• After the show, stop in and share your thoughts in our weekly reactions thread.

We're getting excited - see you tonight on BPR!

Episode 1 Sneak Peek

Photo: Lifetime Network

EW.com has an exclusive sneak peek at Episode 1 where Tim tells the 17 designers that "your first challenge is actually the last phase of your audition process". Click here for the video:

'Project Runway' season 8 exclusive: A season-premiere clip -- with a surprise twist for the contestants!

So what do you think?

Update: Here's the video!

On The Road with Austin and Santino - Episode 1

Lifetime has released some publicity photos from the premiere episode of "On The Road with Austin and Santino."

All Photos: Michael Yarish/Lifetime Television

The show will air on Thursday nights at 10:30 after Project Runway.


Looks like fun to me - what do you think?