Photos: HP Project Runway Designer Reunion in NYC

Minneapolis' Project Runway alumni represented on Saturday night at the HP Project Runway Designer Reunion at the Empire Hotel in New York City. Season nine contestant Danielle Everine was in the house, as was New York transplant, season six's Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman, who showed his Spring/Summer 2012 collection at Fashion Week with local jewelry designer Robyne Robinson of ROX. Christopher Straub of season six was conspicuously absent, purportedly busy with his ongoing Maurice's collaboration. Here are some photos from the party:

Season 9's Danielle & Olivier

Season 9's Fallene & Danielle

Brent Radeke, Season 8's Peach Carr, unidentified guest & Ra'mon-Lawrence

Click here for more images from the party.

[Photo Credits: Wireimage]

This week in Vita.mn: Danielle Everine, Annie Larson & Cliche's "Crosswalk"

In this week's back-to-school issue of Vita.mn, Jay Boller profiles five local celebs, including Project Runway season nine contestant Danielle Everine. I contributed a back-to-school shopping guide to the issue:

[Click here to read more.]

I also recap Danielle Everine's elimination from Project Runway last week:





And preview Friday's "Crosswalk" fashion show put on by local boutique Cliché:





As well as write about Annie Larson's upcoming collection for national store Madewell and next week's Fashion's Night Out local festivities.

"Project Runway" recap: Season 9, Episode 5

On last night's episode of Project Runway, hometown girl Danielle Everine went home despite Heidi Klum's protestations. I recap the episode for Vita.mn. Watch the full episode here.





Watch Danielle's exit interview:







Watch the judges' blog for Episode 5, in which Nina Garcia says, "Danielle had a very distinct aesthetic and showed a lot of promise":







Click here for Tim's workroom critique with Danielle's team, and here for extended judging of Danielle's team.



Fan blog Blogging Project Runway has a new interview podcast with Danielle in which she talks about her experience on the show and her upcoming fall mini collection.

"Project Runway" recap: Season 9, Episode 4

I recap last night's episode of Project Runway for Vita.mn with guest judges Joanna Coles (Nina's snappy-mouthed boss at Marie Claire) and Kerry Washington (who barely got a word in thanks to the outspoken Joanna, Nina, Heidi and Michael Kors). The challenge: to create a day-to-evening look for Nina Garcia.



Our hometown girl Danielle Everine slipped up this time around, but it's not bad enough to get her kicked off. Nina remarked that Danielle "has the strength to make something good," so it looks like Nina is rooting for her. Click here to read more.





Extended workroom critique with Tim Gunn and Nina Garcia of Danielle:







Extended judging of Danielle from Episode 4:







In other Danielle news, check out this new video interview with her on Twin Cities Live from Wednesday's show.