Although she focuses on red carpet couture gowns and private clients, she also designed and patented a backless bra. She currently owns The Camp Couture, a Bay Area program for kids 7-17 who want to learn about sewing and design, and Red Square Boutique, her store in San Mateo, California. Presented by. Though the pandemic has been hard on the fashion industry, Grey has found ways to stay busy since the debut of his Lineage collection. 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But Vosovic, who lives in New York City, is holding off on creating his own collection while he learns the ropes of the fashion biz. Patrick Reardon. In 2021, he presented new designs at LA Fashion Week. Nous, Yahoo, faisons partie de la famille de marques Yahoo. Another coup: Verreos has gotten calls from such celebrity fashionistas as Sarah Jessica Parker. Project Runway: Junior is a spinoff of the hitreality TV contest Project Runway which sees budding fashion designers compete against each other in a series of weekly challenges. After coming in second place, she appeared as herself on ABC's Nashville. 'Queer Eye' 's Bobby Berk Is Now an Airbnb Host See Inside His Dreamy Desert Property! The pageant system was previously owned by former US president Donald Trump. The season 7 contestant lives in L.A., where she works as a costume designer for major Hollywood projects. The youngest-ever winner of Project Runway earned his place in the pop-culture pantheon when he was spoofed on Saturday Night Live. Arizona Muse Finds Beauty and Wonder in Dirt. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Let there be Mavericks, Bollywood magic, and a Cate Blanchett maestro on the loose. Just hours after celebrating her Project Runway Junior win with friends and family in Ohio and months after filming the finale 14-year-old Maya is still processing her victory. Michelle Lesniak Franklin, known professionally as Michelle Lesniak, competed on Season 11 of Project Runway in 2013,and, as the FashionNXT website put it, "Her lack of formal training gave her an edge." One of the so-called "mean girls" of the season,Lesniak was crowned the winner, and she went on to run a boutique in her native Portland, Oregon. His works have appeared on everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker to Tina Fey, and Alexa Chung. Then, in June 2020, the Houston Chronicle reported (via MSN) that Dao was part of a Houston-based Zoom series "about fashion, life and finding joy during a pandemic." Designer Ashley Nell Tipton made Project Runway history in Season 14 when she was the first designer to show a plus-size collection at New York Fashion Week. The Runway lifer has appeared on Project Runway seasons 11 and 12 as well as All Stars season 4. In 2020, she debuted a new collection from her woman's wear line WYLD FLWR at the Museum of Sex. DuringSeason 10of Project Runway in 2012, designer Dmitry Sholokhov was scraping by after losing his lease and being forced to quit his job, telling The Hollywood Reporter after winning the season, "I was pretty much homeless for all the time I was on Project Runway." In early 2020, Ayoung-Chee premiered a new line, WYLD FLWR, at the Museum of Sex in New York City. Some past winners like Christian Siriano and Leanne Marshall have gone on to create . But there's no denying his designs impressed the judges. Since then, Vogue Italia and Sports Illustrated have featured his designsand Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Angela Basset, and even Beyonc have worn his creations. As Glamour put it, Siriano has "smashed the mold" of what makes a red carpet look. Pankoke is the creative director for her line Elaya Vaughn by Kate Pankoke. In 2021, Tipton won the emerging-designer award at Fashion Week San Diego. My right hand and arm are paralyzed." In Project Runway: Junior's first ever unconventional challenge, the young designers must create garments out of materials found at a carwash. In partnership with Disney+, Grey designed adress to celebrate the release of Disney's live action Mulan. About this show. In 2012, he opened his first boutique in New York, and . Though she lost out to Dmitry Sholokhov in that season, she got her turn in the spotlight when both Sholokhov and Lesniak competed again on the last season ofProject Runway All Stars in 2019, and Lesniak came out on top. She's also wowed at New York Fashion Week since 2008, and her flowy dresses have been worn by the likes of Ariana Grande, Solange, and Jackie Cruz. Season 2As a professor at L.A.'s Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Verreos, 39, is passing on the pearls of wisdom he learned on Runway. You know their names, you followed their fashion ups and downs, you cheered (or booed) when they won, and maybe you've even shelled out for one of their designs! Season five delivered yet another commercially successful winner in the form of Leanne Marshall. After winning her season, and a brief stint on "Project Runway: All Stars" season four, Lesniak returned to her hometown of Portland, Oregon, where she's currently designing for her own boutique. Since winning season six of "Project Runway," Shabayeva has focused on her eponymous brand and has shown at several fashion weeks around the world. In an Instagram Story (via SoapDirt), a fan asked if she regretted the show. Instead, she's shifted to posting regular episodes of her YouTube series the "Love 'YOU' Show.". Project Runway: Junior is an American reality television series that premiered on November 12, 2015 on Lifetime. On "Project Runway,"fashion designers compete against each other for a grand prize. Kameyama also currently teaches and serves as chairman at The Fashion School of Los Angeles. It's hard to believe it's been ten years since Tim Gunn 's robust vocabulary, Heidi Klum 's German catchphrase, Michael Kors ' wit and Nina Garcia 's spot-on critiques first entered our lives. I have my own world in my head and coming into a company that's founded on mermaids is right up my alley.". Through her business and brands, she is trying to support the development of fashion and creative industries in the Caribbean. The winners over the years have received prize money, mentorship, and the opportunity to feature their own fashion line at New York Fashion Week and beyond. "I don't want to jump into something where I feel I'm over my head.". Tim Gunn was also very honest about being unhappy with Season 14 of "Project Runway," namely because he felt let down by the . From the unconventional challenges to runway looks that positively wowed us, the designers that have been featured on Project Runwayover the years are truly top notch. No matter what, it wont get you out of that challenge. But she also goes on to say that sticking up for yourself and staying true to your own aesthetic a lesson she learned throughout her time on the show is important. Harvey Weinstein. Returning mentor Christian Siriano, along with judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth, takes on 16 new designers from across the United States and abroad, each ready to prove . Next: Ink Master Season 11: All Contestants & Winner. Season 2The emotional Janx shed tears over not making it to the final three last season, but these days it's sew happy for the Johannesburg, South Africa, native. The designer recently came in seventh place on season seven of "Project Runway: All Stars.". Katie Kortman's muse is fine arts, and her girl is . Daniel Franco has been a contestant on Project Runway three times, starting in the show's first season. It brings talented designers together, as they compete against one another for the ultimate grand prize. Sebelia took a break from La Miniatura in 2013 to participate on the third season of "Project Runway: All Stars" on which he placed seventh out of 11 contestants. To celebrate the milestone, we're reflecting on some of our favorite designersplus where they are . In 2010, he appeared on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club, losing 40 pounds for the win (via People). Season 1"It's been great exposure and great visibility," says Saun, 39, about Runway. Dao is currently running her popular boutique in Houston. In 2020, Siriano shifted from making gowns to making masks to help during the coronavirus pandemic, making 2,000 masks per day according to TIME, all being donated not sold. Indeed, Siriano designs for all types of clients; as Glamournoted, "No matter your age or body type,if Siriano likes your work, he'll want to dress you." Jan 9, 2016. The designers were described by Tim Gunn as "kids [who] have grown up watching this show" (Project Runway). Project Runway Junior showcases a freshman class of young designers, ages 13 to 17, mentored by Emmy Award-winner Tim Gunn who co-hosts with supermodel Hannah Davis. Fashion Week earlier this year. They must use their muses "Outfits of the Day" as their inspiration. Dao exhibited her designs at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston. In the seventh season of Project Runway in 2010, designer Seth Aaron Henderson won the judges over with his '80s New Wave design style and expert tailoring. Since winning the competition, Siriano established his namesake line, Christian Siriano, and has continued to impress at New York Fashion Week since 2008. Let's just hope they aren't Bratz fans. Want a Leanne Marshall look of your own? User Reviews. Very much the same as the other Project Runway shows but not as serious/stressful as the adult seasons. She's still designing clothes and accessories. "I ended up being paralyzed in both legs from the knees down. She also appeared as a mentor on the PR spinoff, "Under The Gunn" back in 2014. Christian Siriano & Elaine Welteroth Preview Diverse 'Project Runway' Season 19 Field. As noted on the WYLD FLWR site, the line is "inspired by Trinidad Carnival and Burning Man and aims to empower women to experience true freedom and radical self expression, while affording financial independence to the women who manufacture the line in Trinidad [and] Tobago." Shortly after Runway's wrap, she shed 40 lbs. It is the only season of Project Runway filmed at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles.. Post-"Project Runway," Kelly is still living and designing in New York, primarily for Hercules, a men's luxury swimwear brand. Gretchen Jones, Season 8. This is the case for two main reasons. He's known for using organic fabrics and plastic bottles in his fashion lines, and in 2017, he partnered with the brand Feetz to release a line of 3D-printed shoes. The pressure gets to some of them as they realize how close they are to the finale. In 2011, she launched a bridal collection exclusive to Kleinfeld, the famous New York bridal store featured on TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress." That same year, the designer was named one of the TIME 100 Most Influential People and in 2019, Siriano returned to Project Runwayto take over Tim Gunn's mentor duties. From cancer research to robotics engineering to fashion design, Meet some of the most accomplished teens of the Valley. But in 2020, Tipton admitted in an episode of the IGNTD Relationships podcast that her Project Runway experience was "exhausting." Since then, she moved from the Oregon coast to Brooklyn, and has established herself as a top . Her label offers limited-edition T-shirts, scarves, and jackets for sale, as well as abstract paintings. The company is currently focusing on its Moss Lake Gold Project, looking to take the area to new stages of exploration. Castillo also teaches fashion design at Union City High School. In 2018, Robertson collaborated with Starbursts and DDB Studio to create "The Pink Starburst Collection," and she's also worked with Jifei Ou at the MIT Media Lab to create pieces designed with 3D-printed fur. Since winning her season, Marshall has moved to New York City and developed her own line. He made headlines in 2010 when he won VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club"after losing 40 pounds. Unfortunately, March died in 2019 due to a heart attack. Her looks have been seen in films such as X-Men, Star Trek, and Top Gun: Maverick. Lots and lots of YouTube videos. The final designers head home to create collections for New York fashion week. Project Runway Junior winner, Chelsea Ma, is among Ventura Blvd's Top Teens. Project Runway Season 5 Winner: Leanne Marshall. Project Runway Season 16 is taking fashion to a new level with 16 new designers who for the first time in the show's history are breaking out of the conventional model mold by incorporating size-inclusive models on the catwalk. Outside of fashion, Kameyama is a classical pianist and composer. The designer has also dressed a slew of celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Rihanna, Michelle Obama, Kim Kardashian, and Gigi Hadid, to name a few. Season 2: Chloe Dao. Before going on the show and winning in 2020, Mac was already pretty successful. Since launching his eponymous Christian Siriano collection, he has shown each season at NYFWhis collection can be found at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, among other department stores and specialty boutiques. and gave her own auf wiedersehen to her husband of five years, woodworker Robert Downing. Though he competed once again after that win, trying for a third crown, he lost in season seven of Project Runway All Stars (more on that later) in 2019. 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Infiniti. A few years after she was namedMiss Trinidad and Tobago,Anya Ayoung-Chee won the ninth season of Project Runwaywith a Caribbean-inspired collection. Shebecame a L'Oreal brand ambassador for Feria Violet hair color after her time onProject Runway, and has recently collaborated with Mood Designer Fabrics for a 2022 fall collection. Regarding his Lord & Taylor collection, he toldInStyle, "It's my belief that each of my dresses offers something for everyone. This new format selected 12 designers from ages 13 to 17 to compete in weekly clothing design challenges. The production of this season started in September 2008 and finished the pre-finale filming on October 17, 2008. Within the next few weeks, Project Runway will announce the casting call for Season 16. 4 seasons available (57 episodes) Project Runway is a reality competition where fashion designers fight for their big break in the fashion industry. And though he lives in New York City, he doesn't exactly have a home base. After winning Project Runway, Marshall debuted a collection for Bluefly in mid-2009, after she "designed her first maternity dress, for Heidi Klum," according toThe Cut. Second, garments obviously need to fit perfectly. ", Zamora finished season 13 as the second runner-up, and he's currently running his store Kini Zamora in his home state of Hawaii. Helen is a lifelong fan of the horror genre which started in the 1980s when films like Gremlins and Cats Eye scared the life out of her as a kid. Deatherage originally appeared on season 10 and returned for All Stars season 4. In a tweet about the collection, Grey saidthe line "is made predominantly out of renewed stock fabric." The stakes were pretty high too as they competed for a range of prizes that included a feature in Seventeen magazine, a $25,000 cash prize to start their own fashion line and a full scholarship to the prestigious Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles.