From New York Daily News:
The long-delayed new season of “Project Runway” is set to debut next month with 16 new contestants.
Fashion guru Tim Gunn introduced the style savvy designers to People magazine as the show prepares for launch on Lifetime.
The hit reality program has been in limbo since early 2008, when it tried to move from Bravo to Lifetime. The dispute was finally settled in April.
“Runway’s” new locale is celeb-friendly, with Christina Aguilera and Lindsay Lohan making cameos during challenges, according to the Associated Press.
Not everything has changed though - Heidi Klum resumes her role as host, flanked by mentor Gunn and judges Nina Garcia and Michael Kors.
You can see all of the season 6 contestants on Lifetime’s site here, and read Tim Gunn’s dish on them here. Most PR fans were worried about the transition to Lifetime, and perhaps my expectations have been effectively lowered by The Fashion Show, but I think Lifetime might be smart enough not to mess with the proven success of the Project Runway formula.
Project Runway winner Leanne Marshall, whose retail presence was previously almost solely limited to her Etsy store, officially hit the big time today with her first collection for Bluefly
now online and available for purchase (she also mercifully dropped the cutesy label name Leanimal).
The collection is more or less what we’ve come to expect from Leanne: her signature petal detailing, and a heavy use of eco-friendly materials. The price point is not comparable to, for example, the recent CFDA Gap Khaki collection (especially in the case of her quadruple digit formal length Elana dress), but lovers of environmentally friendly fashion might find it worth the splurge. Bluefly also has, at present, an initial 20% off discount on her entire collection.
Of all the pieces, I think I’m leaning most strongly towards the Victrine Dress: details like a deep V neckline, soft pleating, banded waist, and back slit give it a classic and sophisticated sex appeal (even if I normally don’t go the coral route).
What do you think of Leanne’s collection?
Victrine Bubble Hem Dress
$275
Elanna Strapless Dress
$990
Jasmine Cropped Bamboo Jacket
$220
Lana Ruffle Skirt
$168
Carine Ribbon Tunic
$98
