"The advice I give most often is to ‘make it work.’ That’s not just a catchphrase. It’s a philosophy I’ve followed my whole life,” says Tim Gunn, mentor and resident cautionary sounding board for the dueling designers on Project Runway. In his new book Gunn’s Golden Rules: Life’s Little Lessons for Making it Work, Gunn shares eighteen tried-and-true principles for “making it work” in an age that seems to favor comfort over politeness, and ease over style. more ›

After rumors that Jon Bon Jovi would be the guest judge on last week's Project Runway proved to be false, with Sarah Jessica Parker filling the celebujudge role, Chicagoist was hoping that he might venture to show up on this week's episode. As Tim Gunn led the contestants onto a soundstage, we held out hope, but instead were treated to...Tiki Barber? Yes, the former NFL running back/Today Show correspondent was the challenge subject and guest... more ›

Here at the Chicagoist offices, several reality shows are popular among the staff, but our devotion for the majority of programs pales in comparison to our love for the crème de la crème, Project Runway. Bravo's hit show returned last night for its fourth season of designing, measuring, catwalking strutting and drama, with two Chicagoans vying for the chance to take it home at New York City Fashion Week. The first episode was the usual... more ›

There’s been a lot of talk around the Chicagoist offices about last night’s season finale of Project Runway (SPOILER ALERT) and, as usual, the whole debate has devolved into a mess of sequins, chiffon and turtle poop, although someone’s still turned on. Us? We were pleasantly surprised that Jeffrey Sebelia took home the big prize. Sure, he was kind of a dick once or twice during the season and his neck tattoo is a little... more ›

Torontoist visits the site of a new Frank Gehry structure, stalks "the elusive Bahamas streetcar", and watches Tom Green get surgery. Phillyist rejoices in the Phillies' wild card chances, mourns the injuries sustained by Eagles defensive end Jevon Kearse, and goes pirate on our asses. SFist notes that Guns and Roses were in town, that San Franciscans are taking over reality TV, and that the San Francisco Chronicle's skills of original nomenclature could use some... more ›