Field Report from Chloe Dao's Lot 8 Fashion Event

Houston-based Field Reporter, John Chakalis shares this story from Saturday night's event. Thanks again, John C!

Hey BPR!

Season 2 winner Chloe Dao hosted yet another fabulous event at Lot 8 in Houston, but this time shared the spotlight with local designers hand-selected by Chloe and the Lot 8 team. Six clothing and six jewelry designers from the Houston area will have their designs sold at Lot 8 alongside Chloe's signature collections.

Chloe hopes to continue to bring new designers into Lot 8 in the future, and is also working with the fashion design program at Houston Community College to highlight younger talent.

Ms. Dao herself is currently working on designing a signature bathrobe that will be showcased nationwide at Massage Heights. With her Spring 2011 collection currently on sale at Lot 8, Chloe will soon be back in her studio designing away for the fall.

Thanks again to Chloe and Lot 8 making Houston more fashionable by the day!

John C

Chloe Dao on New PBS Show, "Get The Math"

The Project Runway Season 2 Champion teaches kids about "Math in Fashion." Here's a preview:

Watch the full episode. See more THIRTEEN Kids.

Chloe's episode airs on February 20th. Check your local listings for times.

Chloe Dao in Houston Lifstyles Magazine

Project Runway Season 2 Champion, Chloe Dao is featured in the new issue of Houston Lifestyles and Homes magazine.

A highlight: Tim Gunn of Project Runway tried to give her some invaluable takeaway advice. �I never did anything Tim told me to do,� she said quite bluntly. �But he did give me one of the best compliments I�ve received. He tells others he�s happy that I stayed in Texas.� Dao explained that Gunn was shocked she was not going to move to New York after winning Project Runway 2. �I said, �Tim, why do I have to move to New York to be a successful designer?� And now I�ve heard he tells other designers �You can succeed anywhere. If Chloe can do it, you can do it.��

Click here for the full interview.

Chloe Dao's Nuo Bags Now Available at Staples

The Classic Satchel in an exclusive print for a charity auction - sorry not available in stores!
Photo: Kris McManus

Project Runway Season Two Champion, Chloe Dao has produced a new collection of carrying cases for Nuo. These include laptop sleeves, bags and clutches.

Click here to see the entire collection.

Click here to shop at Staples.

BPR Field Report from "Audi Presents Fashion Houston 2010"

Three Project Runway Champions showed collections in Houston last week and BPR's Houston-based field reporter, John Chakalis sends us this fabulous report. Thank you John!

John C, Chloe Dao and friend, Leigh Anne

Hey BPR,

Houston...we have a Fashion Week!

I have to admit I was cautiously optimistic about a Houston Fashion Week, but after seeing the line-up of designers - Christian Siriano, Chloe Dao, Irina Shabayeva - I was sold!

Christian Siriano at Houston Fashion Week
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A look from Christian's Spring 2011 line
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Christian kicked off the week along with Cesar Galindo, a Houston native who will be a contestant on season two of "The Fashion Show". Chloe and Irina showed on Wednesday night alongside seasoned designer Mark Bouwer. I was surprised to see Kayln Hemphill (winner of "Models of the Runway") walking in all of the shows throughout the week. She's a Houston native as well and she's certainly made us proud!

Kalyn Hemphill models for Christian Siriano
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Irina Shabayeva at Houston Fashion Week
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Kalyn Hemphill models for Irina Shabayeva
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Kalyn models for Irina
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The week garnered tons of press, especially with the help of George Bush Sr. and Barbara Bush who showed up on Tuesday night to cheer on granddaughter Lauren Bush as she premiered her own collection!

Chloe Dao at Houston Fashion Week
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Kalyn Hemphill models for Chloe
Photo: WireImage

Chloe closed the week with a private viewing of her collection at Lot 8. I got the chance to chat with her about the inspiration behind the collection (birds) and the technical aspects of some of the dresses. She was a fabulous host as always!

I can't wait for Houston Fashion Week 2011...maybe we'll be seeing collections from one of our remaining seasons 8 designers in the Lone Star State!

John C

More photos of Christian Siriano's Houston Fashion Week show here.

More photos from Chloe Dao here, and Irina Shabayeva here.

From The Mailbox

Photo: Kristen Eide

Season Two Champion, Chloe Dao kicked off Audi Fashion Houston Week in style.
Click here for more info and for a slideshow of photos from the evening.

James Wolcott quotes our own "Max the Girl" in his Vanity Fair piece about Tim Gunn.

Project Runway season four finalist, Rami Kashou will be at Papyrus in Beverly Center for "Fashion's Night Out." Click here for more information.

The Chloe Dao Bridal Collection

Project Runway Season Two Champion Chloe Dao has created her first bridal collection and of course it is gorgeous!

Click here for more photos.

News From Chloe Dao

Photo: Dave Rossman For the Chronicle

Chloe Dao and Christian Siriano are among the designers showing collections at "Fashion Houston 2010" in October. Click here for more information.

Click here for Chloe's tips for finding the perfect wedding gown.

Chloe Dao's "Lightness" Fashion Show - Field Report from John C

Hey BPR!

I had the pleasure of attending Chloe Dao's "Lightness" show this weekend (it helped that it was held across the street from my house,) and what a show it was! This was by far Chloe's best show in terms of production and design. The cocktail hour before the show featured a string quartet playing the likes of Gnarls Barkley and Britney Spears (I'm hiring them for my future wedding!), with a smooth segue way to a rock opera tone at the start of the show. The show benefited the Fairy Godmother Project, a local organization that provides prom dresses to in-need high school students.

Chloe's collection featured a mix of summer dresses and evening gowns. The first half of the show portrayed the lightness of the season with shorter dresses in light green and blue hues, each featuring unique detailing in the back. The softer fabrics used for some dresses gave the effect of a light wind blowing down the runway with the models. The second half of the show featured evening wear. Going almost exclusively white, the dresses exuded the formal yet relaxed feel of a high-end summer resort, the likes of the Hamptons, South Beach, and the Caribbean.

You can watch the entire show at ustream. Fast forward to about 20:00 to catch the start of the show!

Congrats to Chloe and the entire Lot 8 crew for another amazing show!

John C

Click on this link to see Chloe's Fashion Show Live Online!

Chloe Dao Fashion Show this Saturday

From the Mailbox

Click here for more information about Christopher Straub's show and to purchase tickets.

Click here for a new interview with Project Runway Season Two winner, Chloe Dao. A highlight: What do you think of this season�s �Project Runway?�

Chloe: I was watching up until Ping, the crazy Asian girl, got eliminated. They let 10 designers show at Fashion Week. It�s insulting to past seasons. What�s the point if [almost] every designer gets to show at Fashion Week? They could have waited and let three designers show. I was turned off and disgusted. I feel bad for both seasons [6 and 7], especially [sixth season winner] Irina [Shabayeva]. She didn�t have the experience of walking out with the crowd.

Click here for Christian Siriano on Modelinia.

Click here for a new interview with Project Runway Canada designer, Jessica Biffi.

From The Mailbox

Project Runway Season Two designers reunite! Nick Verreos visits Chloe Dao's Houston Boutique. Click here for the story.



Which designer created the best fabric in episode 10? Click here for the poll.

Click here for JordanBaker's recap of episode 10.

Please check out Kenneth Fron's latest necklace designs. Everything is brand new!

Chloe Dao Fashion Show Field Report

Houston-based Field Reporter John C joined Tina from Boston at Chloe Dao's fashion Show last week. Thank you both!

Hey BPR!

I was lucky enough to attend Chloe Dao's Fall 2009 fashion show this past week in Houston! Tina from Boston happened to be in Houston for the week, so we attended the show together! Tina and I met thanks to BPR at the PR finale this past February. Chloe certainly did Houston proud, and continued her quest to bring our city into the fashion world.

Chloe promised "Destruction, Death, and Rebirth" for her Fall 2009 fashion show, and she certainly delivered. Through the past 3 years of attending Chloe's show, I can proudly state that this is her finest collection to date. Her color palette ranged from black, grey, blue, burgundy, and a touch of metallic. She combined elements of her past designs (glamorous evening gowns, baby doll dresses) with exciting and fresh silhouettes and fabrics. She showed a talent for knitwear with a voluminous jacket and vest, and spiced up her evening wear with geometric patterns, one-shouldered tops, and necklines embellished with just the right amount of ruffles. The footwear included a few thigh-high boots, and the pumps were wrapped in fabric that tied the entire collection together.

Chloe's show exuded the darkness associated with destruction through her choice of colors and smoky makeup, but promised the joy of rebirth through her innovative patterns and silhouettes. Congratulations Chloe!



Click here for a little more from The Houston Chronicle.

Chloe Dao Fall 2009 Fashion Show October 15 in Houston

Project Runway Season Two Champion, Chloe Dao is showing her latest collection, "Destruction, Death, Rebirth," on October 15th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston Texas.

Season Six News

Photo: Mike Yarish/Lifetime

You have selected Uli Herzner as the All-Star designer that you hope will win. Click here for the results. Thanks everyone for voting in the poll.

Click here for an interview with Ra'mon-Lawrence Coleman. Thanks Jahna.

Tim Gunn is currently fourth in this Huffington Post poll to select which celebrity looks best in eyeglasses.

Hey, Bill McComb, how about a line of Tim Gunn eyewear for Claiborne?

Click here for a new interview with Malvin Vien.

Mitchell Hall is interviewed here in SavannahNow.com.

Project Runway fans in or near Charleston can cheer on the local favorites, Gordana Gehlhausen and Carol Hannah Whitfield at a viewing party on August 20th. Ticket sales benefit a local charity. Click here for more information.

Click here for the New York Times article, "Harsh Reality." It includes interviews with Project Runway contestants including Diana Eng, Zulema Griffin and Chloe Dao. Thanks Paul.

From The Mailbox

Project Runway season five designer Blayne Walsh was the Grand Marshal of the West Seattle Grand parade on July 18th. Click here for more.


Click here for a new interview with Chloe Dao.

Click here for a new interview with Christian Siriano.

Also, apparently, Christian is collaborating with Starbucks. Click here to join the speculation.

Finally, here is a spoilerish screencap from the recent Season Six promo. Purists - don't click.

Chloe Dao's Spring Collection Premieres at Lot 8

Houston-based Field Reporter, John C attended Chloe's Spring Event and sends us this report. Thanks John.

Hey BPR,

I had the lucky chance to attend a preview party celebrating Chloe Dao's spring line at Lot 8 in Houston!

Chloe's new line is fresh and exciting, and contained a good mix of fun, colorful pieces with more elegant sportswear and evening wear. The lace evening gowns at the conclusion of the show were my favorite pieces by far. The party itself was very casual, and provided everyone a chance to view the new line while enjoying food and drinks without worrying about seating or having a bad view. Chloe was wearing one of her new creations, and she looked amazing!

Chloe will unfortunately not be in attendance at the PR finale show (as she'll be in NYC this weekend for QVC,) but she wants to hear all about the collections as soon as I get back!

John C.

From The Mailbox

Click here to watch the second episode of Project Runway Canada Season Two. Thanks Kayne.

Then click here for Johanne's recap.

Click here for Rondi's.

Even Korea has a new season of Project Runway. Where is ours?

Chloe Dao is among the QVC designers included in a special "Live From Bryant Park" feature.

The JaneDoe/JohnDoe Boutique in Los Angeles (Co-owned by Jerell Scott) is looking for an intern. Click here for more information.

Lot 8 Spring Preview Party February 7th

Attention Houston: Join the fun with Chloe Dao at Lot 8 on February 7th. Click here to RSVP and we would love a field report!