Project Runway is returning to television this summer — and it will air on Lifetime.
According to the network, legal battles surrounding beleaguered reality show’s already-filmed sixth season have been amicably resolved. “The Weinstein Company will pay NBCU for the right to move Project Runway to Lifetime. All of the parties are pleased with the outcome,” the networks say in a joint statement.
Changing gears, the upcoming season of Project Runway relocated from New York to Los Angeles, though it will continue to be hosted by Heidi Klum and judged by Michael Kors and Nina Garcia. Tim Gunn will also mentor the designers. As usual, the finale was shot during New York Fashion Week — this year on Feb. 20.
But ongoing legal disputes prevented producers from revealing any information about the cast, and the three final collections were shown blindly, with their designers unidentified. International Herald Tribute editor Suzy Menkes acted as the guest judge at the show.
In addition, sources close to the show have told PEOPLE that Project Runway’s season 6 will utilize “local resources” in Los Angeles — namely focusing more on Hollywood — and will feature appearances by Christina Aguilera, Eva Longoria Parker and Rebecca Romijn. (more…)
With a protracted legal battle still raging, and no air date in sight, Project Runway filmed its season 6 finale Friday under the tents of Bryant Park, where three unidentified designers sent collections down the runway during New York Fashion Week.
You might think winning Project Runway would have taught Leanne Marshall a thing or two about time management. Not so much says Marshall, who’s scrambling more than ever to complete her Fall 2009 collection in time to show at New York Fashion Week Thursday night. But if the recent NYC transplant’s nearly flawless run on Runway showed us anything, it’s that she’s good — actually, pretty amazing — under pressure. Back in Brooklyn, PEOPLE caught up with Marshall to talk how how her style has evolved, which celebs are craving her designs (Paula Abdul! Brooke Shields! Sarah Jessica Parker!), and how a visit to Mood Fabric can quickly turn into a Runway alumni reunion. – Stacey Wilson
The fashion world watched as Leanne, Korto and Kenley showed their collections under the tents of Bryant Park for New York Fashion Week. But four people, Project Runway judges Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Nina Garcia and — surprise! — Tim Gunn, decided who was in and who was out of the competition. 
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When we left our four remaining designers, they were prepared for a honeymoon period — a time to create a full collection reflecting their unique creative voice without the stress of incessant intervention. The finalists knew one would be eliminated before Fashion Week. But they didn’t suspect there would be one more challenge that would determine their fate.







