TheInsider.com caught up with recently cut Project Runway All-Stars designer and gothic crusader April Johnston. The now-23-year-old southern gal gave the skinny on how she is anything but a girly girl, why she prefers to design in black above all else, and which other All-Star drove her crazy. And on the personal front, the edgy designer also revealed that she is getting married to her longtime boyfriend on March 9 in Savannah, Georgia. Keep reading for all that and more ...
TheInsider.com: You did not seem very happy to be going home last night, how did it feel?
April: At the time it was really hard, you know you’re there, and you have this grand prize dangling in front of you, and you work so hard to try to get that, and so it just hurts whenever you’re rejected.
Insider: My co-workers and I all thought you were a rock. Did you think...
TheInsider.com: You did not seem very happy to be going home last night, how did it feel?
April: At the time it was really hard, you know you’re there, and you have this grand prize dangling in front of you, and you work so hard to try to get that, and so it just hurts whenever you’re rejected.
Insider: My co-workers and I all thought you were a rock. Did you think...
- 2/2/2012
- TheInsider.com
April Johnston is grateful for the opportunity she's had doing "Project Runway All Stars," but the 22-year-old designer says -- with all due respect -- that competing on the reality series isn't much like working in the fashion world.
"A six-hour challenge is not relevant to the world of fashion," Johnston tells Zap2it in a conference call with reporters the morning after her second axing from "Runway." "I know Michael, in an interview, said last night that he makes things for his clients in 45 minutes to an hour. I'm sorry, but I don't make things in 45 minutes. I do cherish what I do and I take it very seriously. It takes time to construct something that's going to be perfect. For me, the 'Project Runway' challenge is just not realistic, and I thought that was my downfall."
Although Johnston is just 22 years old, she says she feels...
"A six-hour challenge is not relevant to the world of fashion," Johnston tells Zap2it in a conference call with reporters the morning after her second axing from "Runway." "I know Michael, in an interview, said last night that he makes things for his clients in 45 minutes to an hour. I'm sorry, but I don't make things in 45 minutes. I do cherish what I do and I take it very seriously. It takes time to construct something that's going to be perfect. For me, the 'Project Runway' challenge is just not realistic, and I thought that was my downfall."
Although Johnston is just 22 years old, she says she feels...
- 1/27/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
I know, I know. I should have started my "Project Runway All Stars" recaps last week when it first premiered, but I was too busy huddled in a corner, recovering from the trauma of Tim Gunn's absence, wondering how they will "make it work."
Let's get one thing clear from the start: This is not "Project Runway," no matter what the name implies. There's no Tim Gunn, no Heidi Klum, no Michael Kors and no Nina Garcia. The accessory wall is Neiman Marcus, not Bluefly. They're not at Parsons. Prizes include a year-long guest editorship at Marie Claire and a specialty boutique inside Neiman's. There's not even immunity for challenge winners. So, if you're expecting the usual situation, well ... please don't. This is a new-fangled version.
Okay, now take a deep breath (with me cause I'm freaking out). Is everyone alright? I'm sorta dizzy, but whatever, let's continue. Our...
Let's get one thing clear from the start: This is not "Project Runway," no matter what the name implies. There's no Tim Gunn, no Heidi Klum, no Michael Kors and no Nina Garcia. The accessory wall is Neiman Marcus, not Bluefly. They're not at Parsons. Prizes include a year-long guest editorship at Marie Claire and a specialty boutique inside Neiman's. There's not even immunity for challenge winners. So, if you're expecting the usual situation, well ... please don't. This is a new-fangled version.
Okay, now take a deep breath (with me cause I'm freaking out). Is everyone alright? I'm sorta dizzy, but whatever, let's continue. Our...
- 1/13/2012
- by Nora Zelevansky
- Aol TV.
Much as I forswore never again to take on the thankless task of recapping a Project Runway season from beginning to end like I did last year (unless, ahem, you wanna throw some major cashish my way) we have to, just simply have to, watch the PR All Stars premiere Thursday January 5 at 9/8 central on Lifetime. I mean, how can we not? So let's take a look at the contestants and try to figure out why they're putting themselves through this hell again.
First of all you need to be aware that there will be nary a leggy German supermodel with a proclivity towards short hems in sight, nor a dashing and debonair silver-haired bespectacled and impeccably dressed mentor who's been known to give out hugs on occasion, nor a famed designer who can cut one dead with merely a sentence tossed their way. Yep. No Klum, No Kors, No Gunn.
First of all you need to be aware that there will be nary a leggy German supermodel with a proclivity towards short hems in sight, nor a dashing and debonair silver-haired bespectacled and impeccably dressed mentor who's been known to give out hugs on occasion, nor a famed designer who can cut one dead with merely a sentence tossed their way. Yep. No Klum, No Kors, No Gunn.
- 1/4/2012
- by Holly Cara Price
- Aol TV.
Lifetime is bringing back some of the most memorable "Project Runway" contestants of all time for "Project Runway All Stars," which premieres Thursday, Jan. 5 on the network. Of course, it's also bringing back a few of the less-memorable as well, but the mix of contestants for the new series is quite interesting.
A couple of familiar faces you won't be seeing are host Heidi Klum, mentor Tim Gunn or judges Nina Garcia and Michael Kors. Instead, they'll be replaced by an interim "All Star" cast comprised of host Angela Lindvall (supermodel), mentor Joanna Coles (Marie Claire editor-in-chief), and fashion designer judges Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman.
The main attractions are "Project Runway" favorites like Austin Scarlett (Season 1, 4th place), Kara Janx (Season 2, 4th place), Rami Kashou (Season 4, runner-up) and Mondo Guerra (Season 8, runner-up). Then there are the less-admired contestants like Gordana Gehlhausen (Season 6, 4th place) and Kenley Collins (Season 5, second...
A couple of familiar faces you won't be seeing are host Heidi Klum, mentor Tim Gunn or judges Nina Garcia and Michael Kors. Instead, they'll be replaced by an interim "All Star" cast comprised of host Angela Lindvall (supermodel), mentor Joanna Coles (Marie Claire editor-in-chief), and fashion designer judges Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman.
The main attractions are "Project Runway" favorites like Austin Scarlett (Season 1, 4th place), Kara Janx (Season 2, 4th place), Rami Kashou (Season 4, runner-up) and Mondo Guerra (Season 8, runner-up). Then there are the less-admired contestants like Gordana Gehlhausen (Season 6, 4th place) and Kenley Collins (Season 5, second...
- 1/4/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The Project Runway All Stars season premieres this Thursday (January 5th). I'm working on a theory that my favorite designer Mondo Guerra has won. Let me know what you think. Reasons are as follows:
1.) He is literally the best ever. This fact is super indisputable.
2.) Please see his answer to my first interview question below. Going back to normal life was more difficult this time???? Is it because his life has changed drastically???? Am I just putting a ton of question marks at the end of my sentences to imply something???????
3.) He seems like he has something to celebrate, because he's hosting weekly viewing parties every week at Beauty Bar in Denver starting this Thursday (which features a special guest, his Project Runway buddy Michael Costello). Each party has special games and prizes geared around the episode, and February 16th will be a super special benefit for Colorado AIDS...
1.) He is literally the best ever. This fact is super indisputable.
2.) Please see his answer to my first interview question below. Going back to normal life was more difficult this time???? Is it because his life has changed drastically???? Am I just putting a ton of question marks at the end of my sentences to imply something???????
3.) He seems like he has something to celebrate, because he's hosting weekly viewing parties every week at Beauty Bar in Denver starting this Thursday (which features a special guest, his Project Runway buddy Michael Costello). Each party has special games and prizes geared around the episode, and February 16th will be a super special benefit for Colorado AIDS...
- 1/4/2012
- by Angora Holly Polo
- Aol TV.
Project Runway All-Stars kicks off January 5. Here, we refresh our memories about the designers who've set their sights on another shot at fashion glory.
The living dead girl returns to the runway. The youngest contestant to grace the runway with her designs, April Johnston returns with her "destroy to create"-themed style. While her designs and their lifeless color may not reach beyond the underworld, April makes up for it in her outspoken, colorful personality. Is Project Runway: All-Stars her road to redemption after falling short of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week?...
The living dead girl returns to the runway. The youngest contestant to grace the runway with her designs, April Johnston returns with her "destroy to create"-themed style. While her designs and their lifeless color may not reach beyond the underworld, April makes up for it in her outspoken, colorful personality. Is Project Runway: All-Stars her road to redemption after falling short of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week?...
- 12/29/2011
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Miss Piggy and Pharrell Williams are among the guest judges announced for the upcoming Project Runway: All Stars, which premieres November 3 on Lifetime. They will join previously rumoured guest judge Miranda Kerr in appearing on the new Lifetime design competition, which welcomes back 13 of the most memorable Project Runway designers for a second run. Designers Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman will judge the designs, while Marie Claire's editor-in-chef Joanna Coles will serve as mentor and model Angela Lindvall will host. Project Runway's returning designers were announced back in August and include last season's Mondo Guerra, Michael Costello and April Johnston. Austin Scarlett (season 1), Kara Janx (season 2), Elisa Jimenez (season 4), Rami Kashou (season 4), Kathleen Vaughn (season 4), Jerell (more)...
- 10/3/2011
- by By Lara Martin
- Digital Spy
"Project Runway All Stars" will bring back past contestants with new host, judges and mentor. Lifetime has revealed that model Angela Lindvall will fill Heidi Klum's shoes as the host of Lifetime's new series spin-off, with designers Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman serving as the judges.
Taking on Tim Gunn mentor role will be Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles. She will help guide 13 contestants who have previously joined "Project Runway" in the past seasons, including Austin Scarlett (season 1), Kara Janx (season 2), Anthony Williams (season 7) and Mondo Guerra (season 8).
This time, the 13 designers will compete for an exclusive designer's boutique in Neiman Marcus stores, $100,000 in technology and office space, and $100,000 in cash. They will also vie for a feature spread and a one-year assignment as guest editor for Marie Claire, as well as a sewing and embroidery studio provided by Brother International.
"Project Runway All Stars" will premiere in late...
Taking on Tim Gunn mentor role will be Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles. She will help guide 13 contestants who have previously joined "Project Runway" in the past seasons, including Austin Scarlett (season 1), Kara Janx (season 2), Anthony Williams (season 7) and Mondo Guerra (season 8).
This time, the 13 designers will compete for an exclusive designer's boutique in Neiman Marcus stores, $100,000 in technology and office space, and $100,000 in cash. They will also vie for a feature spread and a one-year assignment as guest editor for Marie Claire, as well as a sewing and embroidery studio provided by Brother International.
"Project Runway All Stars" will premiere in late...
- 8/9/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Lifetime has unveiled details surrounding its upcoming Project Runway All-Stars.
Supermodel Angela Lindvall will host the Runway spinoff (set to bow in late 2012), with Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles acting as mentor to the contestants, and designers Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman filling the rest of the judges panel. The all-star lineup includes: Austin Scarlett (Season 1); Kara Janx (Season 2); Elisa Jimenez (Season 4); Rami Kashou (Season 4); Kathleen “Sweet P” Vaughn (Season 4); Jerell Scott (Season 5); Kenley Collins (Season 5); Gordana Gehlhausen (Season 6); Anthony Williams (Season 7); Mila Hermanovski (Season 7); April Johnston (Season 8); Michael Costello (Season 8); and Mondo Guerra (Season 8).
Ready for more of today’s TV dish?...
Supermodel Angela Lindvall will host the Runway spinoff (set to bow in late 2012), with Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles acting as mentor to the contestants, and designers Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman filling the rest of the judges panel. The all-star lineup includes: Austin Scarlett (Season 1); Kara Janx (Season 2); Elisa Jimenez (Season 4); Rami Kashou (Season 4); Kathleen “Sweet P” Vaughn (Season 4); Jerell Scott (Season 5); Kenley Collins (Season 5); Gordana Gehlhausen (Season 6); Anthony Williams (Season 7); Mila Hermanovski (Season 7); April Johnston (Season 8); Michael Costello (Season 8); and Mondo Guerra (Season 8).
Ready for more of today’s TV dish?...
- 8/8/2011
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
"Project Runway" fans, do you miss some of your favorites from seasons past? Well with the new "Project Runway All Stars" you'll get a chance to enjoy their fashion antics once again.
The official cast was announced on Monday (Aug. 8) and includes many fan favorites and controversial contestants from the previous eight seasons.
Returning are:
Austin Scarlett (Season 1). Austin brought the glamour and hilarious facial expressions to Season 1. He also recently teamed up with Season 2 designer, Santino Rice, for "On the Road with Austin and Santino."
Kara Janx (Season 2). Kara made it all the way to the top 4 before being eliminated. Since then she has gone on to appear on Sundance Channel's "All On the Line."
Elisa Jimenez (Season 4). Crazy spit lady. You know what we're talking about. That is all.
Rami Kashou (Season 4). Rami was the first runner-up in his season, but he's not hurting. His designs have...
The official cast was announced on Monday (Aug. 8) and includes many fan favorites and controversial contestants from the previous eight seasons.
Returning are:
Austin Scarlett (Season 1). Austin brought the glamour and hilarious facial expressions to Season 1. He also recently teamed up with Season 2 designer, Santino Rice, for "On the Road with Austin and Santino."
Kara Janx (Season 2). Kara made it all the way to the top 4 before being eliminated. Since then she has gone on to appear on Sundance Channel's "All On the Line."
Elisa Jimenez (Season 4). Crazy spit lady. You know what we're talking about. That is all.
Rami Kashou (Season 4). Rami was the first runner-up in his season, but he's not hurting. His designs have...
- 8/8/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
It looks like ‘Project Runway’ has taken a cue from ‘Top Chef’ and created it’s own spin-off that is no longer about finding new talent, but recycling the old. Oh and there’s no Heidi Klum!
Well I never quite got the appeal of watching contestants that were already deemed not good enough competing once again for the top spot, but I guess whether I like it or not Project Runway All Stars is coming at us full throttle. Click to read and find out who of the former contestants will be back!
The 13 contestants – Austin Scarlett, Kara Janx, Elisa Jimenez, Rami Kashou, Sweet P, Jerrell Scott, Kenley Collins, Gordana Gehlhausen, Anthony Williams, Mila Hermanovski, April Johnston, Michael Costello, and Mondo Guerra– will be competing for an exclusive designer’s boutique in select Neiman Marcus stores and on NeimanMarcus.com, $100,000 worth of technology and office space from Hp & Intel,...
Well I never quite got the appeal of watching contestants that were already deemed not good enough competing once again for the top spot, but I guess whether I like it or not Project Runway All Stars is coming at us full throttle. Click to read and find out who of the former contestants will be back!
The 13 contestants – Austin Scarlett, Kara Janx, Elisa Jimenez, Rami Kashou, Sweet P, Jerrell Scott, Kenley Collins, Gordana Gehlhausen, Anthony Williams, Mila Hermanovski, April Johnston, Michael Costello, and Mondo Guerra– will be competing for an exclusive designer’s boutique in select Neiman Marcus stores and on NeimanMarcus.com, $100,000 worth of technology and office space from Hp & Intel,...
- 8/8/2011
- by Sofia Fuller
- HollywoodLife
This group has all made it work before, but the stakes are even higher now. Thirteen familiar faces from Project Runway's seasons past have been chosen to compete in the spinoff, Project Runway All Stars. And we know who they are. And what they're competing for. Some of the most memorable designers, like Kara Janx, Jerell Scott, Kenley Collins, Elisa Jimenez, Gordana Gehlhausen, Austin Scarlett, Kathleen "Sweet P" Vaughn and Mondo Guerra, will appear on the new series, which will premiere later this year. Also on board: Anthony Williams, Michael Costello, Mila Hermanovski, Rami Kashou and April Johnston. None of them won the big prize in their...
- 8/8/2011
- E! Online
Back in 2009 when Project Runway first made the jump from Bravo to Lifetime, they kicked things off with a Project Runway All-Stars special. That show was a one-off, but this time out Lifetime has ordered entire 12 episode spinoff series.
When the series debuts later this year you'll see a bunch of fan favorite PR contestants, but what you won't see is Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors or Nina Garcia! Maybe this is a clever way to test out whether the Project Runway franchise can work without its regular host, judges and mentor. Producers could be banking on all the familiar contestant faces making up for the loss of Tim and Heidi et. al.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, model and actress Angela Lindvall will act as host. She'll be joined by designers Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman as judges. And Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles will attempt to fill Tim Gunn's mentor shoes.
When the series debuts later this year you'll see a bunch of fan favorite PR contestants, but what you won't see is Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors or Nina Garcia! Maybe this is a clever way to test out whether the Project Runway franchise can work without its regular host, judges and mentor. Producers could be banking on all the familiar contestant faces making up for the loss of Tim and Heidi et. al.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, model and actress Angela Lindvall will act as host. She'll be joined by designers Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman as judges. And Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles will attempt to fill Tim Gunn's mentor shoes.
- 8/8/2011
- by Dennis Ayers
- The Backlot
If the designers on Project Runway need to make it work and no one's around to tell them to do so, can they still make it work?
That's one of the many conundrums facing the 13 designers invited back to compete on Project Runway All Stars, a season whose surprising details were released by Lifetime today. Gone (for this season) are Heidi, Nina, Michael, and Tim; in their place, we have model Angela Lindvall serving as host, with designer Isaac Mizrahi and co-founder of Marchesa Georgina Chapman acting as judges. Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles will join the show as the mentor to our lucky 13. Mizrahi is coming off two seasons on Bravo's The Fashion Show, while Chapman has previously guest judged on Project Runway.
The prizes this season will be an exclusive designer's boutique in select Neiman Marcus stores, $100,000 in cash from L'Oreal Paris, $100,000 in technology and office supplies from Hp and Intel,...
That's one of the many conundrums facing the 13 designers invited back to compete on Project Runway All Stars, a season whose surprising details were released by Lifetime today. Gone (for this season) are Heidi, Nina, Michael, and Tim; in their place, we have model Angela Lindvall serving as host, with designer Isaac Mizrahi and co-founder of Marchesa Georgina Chapman acting as judges. Marie Claire editor-in-chief Joanna Coles will join the show as the mentor to our lucky 13. Mizrahi is coming off two seasons on Bravo's The Fashion Show, while Chapman has previously guest judged on Project Runway.
The prizes this season will be an exclusive designer's boutique in select Neiman Marcus stores, $100,000 in cash from L'Oreal Paris, $100,000 in technology and office supplies from Hp and Intel,...
- 8/8/2011
- by Shilo Adams
- TVovermind.com
April Johnston was Project Runway's baby this season, a 21-year-old college grad from Savannah, Ga, who preferred black garments, light fabrics, and a droll one-liner every so often. We spoke with her about the show's pressing issues going into Fashion Week: the fairness of her elimination, the lionization of Michael C., and the mystery of Gretchen. She does not disappoint.
- 10/15/2010
- Movieline - TVline
What an intense week! The closer we get to the finale, the more nerve-racking this show is!
The final five contestants got an awesome surprise on the Oct. 14 episode of Project Runway: A mini vaca in a huge presidential suite in NYC — complete with champagne and all! But the spoils didn’t last for long, as the competition is getting tougher!
Mayor Bloomberg was this week’s surprise guest, serving as the ambassador for the challenge. The task: Make a design inspired by NYC. Seems simple enough, right? Nope! With so many possible inspirations, from the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge to taxi cabs and a million skyscrapers, it’s impossible to pick just one to draw inspiration from and turn into a dress; now that’s a challenge!
Guide Tim Gunn isn’t holding anything back this late in the game, as he dropped remarks like...
The final five contestants got an awesome surprise on the Oct. 14 episode of Project Runway: A mini vaca in a huge presidential suite in NYC — complete with champagne and all! But the spoils didn’t last for long, as the competition is getting tougher!
Mayor Bloomberg was this week’s surprise guest, serving as the ambassador for the challenge. The task: Make a design inspired by NYC. Seems simple enough, right? Nope! With so many possible inspirations, from the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge to taxi cabs and a million skyscrapers, it’s impossible to pick just one to draw inspiration from and turn into a dress; now that’s a challenge!
Guide Tim Gunn isn’t holding anything back this late in the game, as he dropped remarks like...
- 10/15/2010
- by HL Intern
- HollywoodLife
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