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Leanne Marshall’s Spring ’12 Collection | September 11, 2011

I’ve always been a huge fan of Leanne Marshall from Project Runway (Season 5), so there was no doubt in my mind that I was going to see a handful of elegant garments today. A fellow Brooklynite (shout out to Williamsburg!) continues to present her talent through breathtaking collections. Ever since her big-win in Project Runway, she quickly went back to making dresses to sell! It’s always good to see these up-and-coming designers work hard to pursue their dreams.

It is evident that Leanne’s feminine touch behind her Spring ’12 collection reflects her prior experience in designing costumes for ballet performances. The … Read More »


 

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Project Runway’s Jason Troisi Runway Show | September 9, 2011

 

As Tim Gunn would say, “Make it Work!”

Despite Jason Troisi’s dismissal in Project Runway Season 8, he ‘made it work’ off of Lifetime Television’s reality competition. His hard work paid off last night at the Exit Art venue, where he beautifully presented his collection for New York Fashion Week. He noted, “I have spent every single day sewing; Not just for a few hours, but the entire day, the entire night, every waking minute I could find, was spent sewing.”

For his debut fashion show, he created his collection with different types of fabric ranging from wool, tulle, leather to rubber. … Read More »


 

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Simplicity Launches the SUEDEsays Collection | December 20, 2010

Stephen “Suede” Baum, seasoned fashion designer, TV personality and season 5 Project Runway® contestant, has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Simplicity Creative Group. Suede will be offering patterns, fashion trim and other creative products under the SUEDEsays™ brand.

I had the opportunity to get a behind the scene look at the launch of the Simplicity SUEDEsays™ collection. Three exclusive looks that will début in the Simplicity Spring 2011 Pattern Catalog were modeled by Karalyn West, also from Season 5 of Project Runway. These patterns included modern silhouettes, dresses, tops, rompers and skirts. The looks range from classic, edgy and … Read More »


 

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The Launch of the Simplicity SUEDEsays Collection | November 4, 2010

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Interview with Michael Costello of Project Runway | October 28, 2010

Recently Lifetime’s Project Runway Season 8 contestant Michael Costello of Palm Springs was told that he wasn’t going to Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2011 on Part One of the season finale.  We’ve learned since his emotional meltdown on-air that Michael has certainly kept himself very busy these last few months.

What was the best part about being on Project Runway?  

The food!  Honestly I would have to say the whole thing, it was just so real.

What is one thing you learned that you did not know prior to being on the show?

The production of the show are things that you don’t … Read More »


 

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Interview with April Johnston of Project Runway | October 11, 2010

April Johnston is among the amazing designers that is making their mark on Season 8 of Project Runway. I had the opportunity to meet April in person during Fashion Night Out which led to the amazing interview below.  Continue reading to learn more about April and what she has planned next!

Where did you attend design school?

Savannah College of Art and Design

The first thing you ever designed was your prom dress.  What inspired you to design your own dress?  How did you classmates respond to your work of art?

I wanted to design and create my own prom dress because … Read More »


 

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Fashion’s Night Out with Piperlime and Project Runway | September 13, 2010

If you have not yet experienced Fashion Night Out it’s something you have to put on your to do list.  No matter where you were in New York City there was a frenzy of shoppers young and old.  I kicked off FNO with a visit to the PIPERLIME POP-UP Store in Soho.  This store will be open from September 9th to October 3rd from 11am to 8pm daily!

Customers will have the opportunity to experience the online store live, trying on an assortment of the top fall styles from coveted brands like Marc by Marc Jacobs and Frye.  We can not … Read More »


 

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Interview with Fashion Designer Ben Chmura | June 1, 2010

Ben Chmura is one of the many talented designers that wowed the Project Runway judges in season 7.  Chmura is a able to bring together science fiction and comic books creating a retro-futuristic look that he is so well-known for. Continue reading to learn more about this talented designer.

How long have you been a designer?

I’ve been a designer for almost 9 years now, since graduating from Savannah College of Art & Design.

If you were not designing what is another career path do you think you may have selected?

I probably would have followed my original career path and become a comic … Read More »