About the Book
Project Runway, the groundbreaking reality television series, premiered in 2004. Ten seasons into its run comes the official guide behind the scenes of a television and fashion landmark. In this book, fully illustrated with hundreds of photos, fans will learn how the show began and developed over the years, relive the highlights of seasons past, and learn what their favorite designers are doing today. The book will feature commentary from Heidi Klum throughout, as well as interviews with the people behind the scenes, top designers of ten seasons, and stars of the show: workroom mentor Tim Gunn and judges Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, and Michael Kors. This is the ultimate source for all things Project Runway.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: How It All Began A look at how Project Runway was developed Interviews with: Harvey Weinstein, Jonathan Murray, Eli Holzman Jane Cha, Desiree Gruber, Barbara Schneeweiss, Meryl Poster Casting: How Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors, and Nina Garcia were chosen for the show Interviews with all four stars Chapter 2: Location, Location, Location A look at some of the show's most popular locations, including the Parsons' work room, Mood, Atlas, and Lincoln Center Chapter 3: Season 1 Designers Brief profiles of all Interviews with favorites Jay McCarroll, Austin Scarlett, Kara Saun, and Wendy Pepper Season highlights including: Innovation challenge Austin the model Postal uniform challenge Models as clients Who drew on Wendy's daughter's picture? Controversy over Kara Saun's finale shoes Favorite runway looks Brief profiles of the models Brief profiles of guest judges (some will be quoted) Chapter 4: Season 2 Designers Brief profiles of all Interviews with favorites Nick Verreos, Kara Janx, Santino Rice, Daniel Vosovic, and Chloe Dao Season highlights including: Tim and Andrae at Red Lobster The Daniel Franco song All Dolled Up challenge Model walk-off Nick meets Sasha Cohen Favorite runway looks Brief profiles of the models Brief profiles of guest judges (some will be quoted) Chapter 5: Season 3 Designers Brief profiles of all Interviews with favorites Michael Knight, Jeffrey Sebelia Season highlights including: Keith disqualified Waste Not Want Not challenge Jeffrey makes Angela's mother cry Paris Laura accuses Jeffrey of cheating Favorite runway looks Brief profiles of the models Brief profiles of guest judges (some will be quoted) Chapter 6: Season 4 Designers Brief profiles of all Interviews with favorites Chris March, Jillian Lewis, Rami Kashou, Christian Siriano, and Jillian Lewis Season highlights including: Race for fabric Jack leaves; Chris returns Candy clothes Prom girls Christian and Chris's avant garde dress Sarah Jessica Parker in the workroom WWE Divas Rami vs. Chris for the finale Clothes made from hair Favorite runway looks Brief profiles of the models Brief profiles of guest judges Interview with Fern Mallis Chapter 7: Season 5 Designers Brief profiles of all Interviews with favorites Jerell Scott, Kenley Collins, and Leanne Marshall Season highlights including: NYC sightseeing bus tour Drag queen fashion Clothing made from car parts Designers as models Kenley vs. Tim Jennifer Lopez out sick Favorite runway looks Brief profiles of the models Brief profiles of guest judges (some will be quoted) Chapter 8: Season 6 Designers Brief profiles of all Interviews with favorites Carol Hannah Whitfield, Althea Harper, Rodney Epperson, Althea Harper, and Irina Shabayeva Season highlights including: Move to Los Angeles and Lifetime Fashion from newspaper Wedding gown transformation Visiting Michael Kors Irina thinks Althea copied her look Favorite runway looks Brief profiles of the models Interview with Kalyn Hemphill Brief profiles of guest judges (some will be quoted) Chapter 9: Season 7 Designers Brief profiles of all Interviews with favorites Mila Hermanovski, Emilio Sosa, and Seth Aaron Henderson Season highlights including: Back to New York Campbell's fashion Anthony's dress on the cover of Marie Claire Designing prints with Vivienne Tam Maya withdraws; Anthony returns Jay vs. Mila for the finale Favorite runway looks Brief profiles of the models Brief profiles of guest judges (some will be quoted) Chapter 10: Season 8 Designers Brief profiles of all Interviews with favorites Peach Carr, Carlos Casanova, April Johnston, Michael Costello, Mondo Guerra, and Anthony Williams Season highlights including: Expanding to 90 minutes McKell eliminated before being an official cast member Casanova's Dolce & Gabbana pants Gretchen's billboard Designers gang up on Michael Costello Gretchen contradicts herself on the runway; Tim calls her out Inspired by Jacqueline Kennedy Mondo's emotional pattern Ivy accuses Michael Costello of cheating Mondo and his mom Favorite runway looks Brief profiles of the models Brief profiles of guest judges (some will be quoted) Interview with Georgina Chapman Chapter 11: Season 9 Designers Brief profiles of all Interviews with favorites Anthony Ryan Auld, Bert Keeter, Laura Kathleen, Kimberly Goldson, Viktor Luna, Joshua McKinley, and Anya Ayoung-Chee Season highlights including: Four designers out Pet store challenge Joshua McKinley fights with Bert and Becky Nina the client Stilts Cecilia withdraws; Josh C. returns Laura and Nina Olivier is anti-boobs All four designers advance to the finale Favorite runway looks Brief profiles of the models Brief profiles of guest judges (some will be quoted) Interviews with Joanna Coles, Kenneth Cole, and Rachel Roy Chapter 12: The Spinoffs A brief look at Project Runway: All-Stars, Project Accessory, After the Runway, Models of the Runway, and the All-Star Challenge special. Interviews with some of the people involved in these series: Meryl Poster, Angela Lindvall, Georgina Chapman, Kenneth Cole, Joanna Coles, Ariel Foxman, and Zanna Roberts Rassi, Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti (these interviews will also inform other sections of the book) Chapter 13: Behind the Seams Meet some of the crew and find out what goes into the shooting of the series The Cast's Fashions Favorite looks worn by Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors, and Tim Gunn over the past seasons
About the Author :
Eila Mell is a journalist who has spent many years writing about fashion, theater, and film and interviewing many of the biggest names in the worlds of fashion and entertainment. She has appeared on dozens of television and radio shows, including The Insider, Hollywood 411, and The Mark & Brian Show. Eila is also author of the book New York Fashion Week.
Project Runway is a reality TV series produced by the Weinstein Company that debuted in 2004. Hosted by model Heidi Klum and co-starring Tim Gunn, Michael Kors, and Nina Garcia, the show features twelve or more aspiring designers each season competing for cash, prizes, and finally the ultimate honor of presenting their own collection at New York Fashion Week. Over the years the show has founded many careers in the fashion industry, been critically acclaimed, and is a favorite among millions of fans. Season ten premieres July 2012.
Review :
"An inside look at all the glitz and glamour, blood, sweat, tears, and trends that make fashion shows and fashion such a magic and mystical ride." -Phillip Bloch on author's previous book, New York Fashion Week
"An inside look at all the glitz and glamour, blood, sweat, tears, and trends
that make fashion shows and fashion such a magic and mystical ride." -Phillip Bloch on author's previous book, New York Fashion Week
