Did Althea create the ultimate companion piece for her best look? She did according to the judges. Celebrate her win by shopping more of her looks at ProjectRunway.com. And the best part? In honor of Althea’s runway victory, you can save 20% on her entire designer collection.

Just use code “WINNER” at checkout to receive this limited time discount. Not on the Project Runway e-mail list? Sign up now and be the first to receive alerts on new merchandise, events, auctions and more!

P.S. If you loved Althea’s runway masterpiece, don’t forget to seize the chance to take home a piece of the runway! Bid on it before next Thursday on the Project Runway Auction Page.

This week, we asked you to sit on the judging panel and tell us which designer from last week’s episode of Project Runway deserved to win the now infamous newspaper challenge.

The results are in, and Irina’s Rich Collared Coat did not impress you as much as it did the judges. Find out how the votes went after the jump.

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Project Runway contestant Shirin Askari has thought about just about everything in the collection she designed for ProjectRunway.com. Case in point? This adorable ‘Loves Me More’ Doggie Tee.

You’ll love how precious your pup looks in this cozy fitted tee featuring the phrase “She Love Me More Than Her Boyfriend” across the back. And whether your pooch is on a walk or simply hanging around the house, both friend and stranger alike will know just how much you care for each other.

Now you both can step out in style! Click here to make it yours.

We love it when Project Runway begins here at the office - because it means YOU can bid on the fabulous designs from the show (and leave US with more room around our desks!) Start bidding now on the Official Project Runway Auction clicking here, and who knows? Maybe you’ll snag a one-of-a-kind Project Runway original for your next fab event.

Ready to “make it work”? On July 9, get one step closer to knowing who is “in” and who is “out” as Lifetime announces the 16 chosen designers for Project Runway Season 6! Host Heidi Klum and mentor Tim Gunn will be back and ready for action, along with judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia, as they determine who will make the cut for Fashion Week. And don’t forget - Season 6 premieres Thursday, August 20 at 10 PM ET/PT. So in the meantime, satisfy your catwalk craving by shopping the coolest Project Runway gear and checking out the Season 6 promo video here. It’s sew time!

Photo and video courtesy of Lifetime.

We’ll admit that when it comes to the designers we try not to pick favorites each season, but we always end up having some anyway. Be it because of their talent or personality, some of the designers always have a magical place in our hearts.

Project Runway Season Two finalist Daniel Vosovic is no exception. With his sleek lines and modern aesthetic we instantly fell in love with his designs and his quiet strength and kindness did not go unnoticed either.

In his new book Fashion Inside Out, Vosovic goes over the ideas, concepts, and steps to become a fashion designer and gives insight into today’s fashion world. The book has a forward by Tim Gunn and is filled with amazing interviews, beautiful sketches, and artistic photographs. It’s a great gift for those of you who love designing or are a fan of Daniel’s work. Even those who simply enjoy art will be inspired.

Don’t wait another minute- get your copy here!

She may not have won season 5 of Project Runway but Korto has certainly won out hearts. Visit our Friends at Blogging Project Runway where Korto talks about her experience on the show in her podcast with Laura K.

We shouldn’t relish in the designers’ anguish but we we can’t help ourselves! As soon as Heidi told them there were special guests, we saw each and every one of their hearts drop down in their stomach. Lucky, or unlucky for some, the guests for the challenge were the eliminated designers from the season. Naturally the first question we had, and are sure you the fans did as well was: ‘How are they are going to pair them up?’. Would they let the designers pick? Of course not! That would be too easy.

It was interesting to see designers confess who they wanted and who they didn’t want. We found it a sorted twist of faith that Blayne would get Stella after he teased and teased her about her “leatha”. Terri hoped one minute she did not get Keith only to have Tim announce a mere second later that they would be paired together. Korto was pleased with Kelli and was confident with her design capabilities, as was Leanne with Emily whom she hoped she would get.

If having to choose whose astrological sign would serve as muse for their designs wasn’t quirky enough the designers were thrown a curveball when they received a note inviting them and their models to the Planetarium at the Rose Center for Earth and Space . Naturally stress ensued and the designers arrived at the Planetarium both anxious and fearful at what would happen next. Surprise! The Planetarium was filled with old designers from various seasons of Project Runway including season 1 winner Jay McCaroll, and Season 4’s winner Christian Siriano and designer Carmen Webber,  as well as Daniel Vosovic and Kara Janx of Season 2. At the end of the night the PR alumni voted on their favorite piece and gave the designers some input on their pieces that could help them on the runway.

We were not surprised that Kenley, Terri, Blayne or Suede ended up in the bottom. Kenley and Wesley’s piece was not avant-garde but rather over-the-top and just as “costumey” as Tim warned. Which is precisely why Leanne and Emily were skeptical about her confidence. Of course, Kenley got defensive again on the runway and swore her design was inspired by Aquarius regardless of the judges comments. Terri disregarded all input by Keith and ended up making a piece that was totally “her” but looked cheap to both her partner and Nina. Blayne and Stella’s piece was whimsical as expected but failed to wow the judges; especially Micheal who delivered one of our favorite lines of the show when he said: “She’s pooping fabric!” Finally, rounding out the bottom four was Suede and Jerry who delivered a bland ensemble which left the judges wanting more.

The top four designs were simply brilliant. Leanne and Emily’s Scorpio design was strong and innovative and perfectly embodied the sign. Korto and Kelli made a beautiful flowing chiffon gown  for Aquarius that actually looked like water floating down the runway.  Joe and Daniel made a ruched gown that represented  fiery Aries, and Jerell and Jennifer made a long gown of mixed sequin and plaid  fabric with a jacket to match to represent Sagittarius.

Alas, Blayne and Terri were eliminated and Jerell snagged his first win by impressing both the PR alum and the judges with his design.

We were in the midst of posting our Season 5 Winner’s gallery when we happened upon Elle Magazine’s 10 Best and 10 Worst Looks in PR history. Take a look and a trip down memory lane here!