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Fashion Week continues! First an interview with Michael Kors from The New York Times:

Click here for a great review of Christian Siriano's Fall 2011 Collection. A highlight: Christian has created a line for Spiegel Catalog! (More here at Racked.) Is there anything he can't do?

Devoted mom, Nina Garcia is covering the Lincoln Center shows between feedings. Her new baby, Alexander is only 2 and a half months old! Click here for the story.

Whopper Of The Week

Photo: Barbara Nitke/Lifetime Networks

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!

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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...

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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.

And the Designer Of The Year Goes To...

Francisco Costa of Calvin Klein for Womenswear Designer.

Tom Ford for Menswear.

Tory Burch for Accessory Design.

Yet another glamorous NYC event went down last night. The New York Public Library held the annual CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Awards, (basically the Oscars of fashion) and well, as you can see the fashionistas were out. From MJ and Posh, classic icon Ralph Lauren and designer Michael Kors, to AFO and Hilary Duff, there really never is a dull moment in the Big Apple.

I thought that this pic was kinda funny, look how much taller model Karolina Kurkova is compared to Ashley Olsen! She may be on the shorter side, but what an impact she makes! More power to us! (obvs. I'm a bit on the short side as well)

Jason Lewis is popping up everywhere these days, but believe me, I don't mind!

- Erin Dustin

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Season Four guest judge Sarah Jessica Parker celebrates the premiere of the "Sex and the City" movie in London. Click here for more. Thanks Ann.

Project Runway Australia begins production this week in Melbourne.

WWD.com reports that Nina Garcia and Michael Kors are still in contract negotiations for season five of Project Runway.