Season 8 winner of "Project Runaway" has finally been crowned. After all the remaining designers showed off their collections during New York Fashion Week at Lincoln Center and the toughest judges' deliberation in the show's history, Portland, Oregon native Gretchen Jones came up triumphant in the Thursday, October 28 finale.
The 28-year-old won the praise of host Heidi Klum, judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia as well as guest judge Jessica Simpson for her bohemian inspired, fashion-forward collection called "Running Through Thunder". She beat out runner-up Mondo Guerra and third-placer Andy South.
Upon learning about her win, Gretchen said, "This is crazy! I needed this so bad in so many ways. Now I truly feel as though I'm supposed to be doing what I'm doing. It's the most exciting thing that's ever happened to me." She walked off with $100,000 from L'Oreal Paris, an editorial feature in Marie Claire magazine, a $50,000 technology suite...
The 28-year-old won the praise of host Heidi Klum, judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia as well as guest judge Jessica Simpson for her bohemian inspired, fashion-forward collection called "Running Through Thunder". She beat out runner-up Mondo Guerra and third-placer Andy South.
Upon learning about her win, Gretchen said, "This is crazy! I needed this so bad in so many ways. Now I truly feel as though I'm supposed to be doing what I'm doing. It's the most exciting thing that's ever happened to me." She walked off with $100,000 from L'Oreal Paris, an editorial feature in Marie Claire magazine, a $50,000 technology suite...
- 10/29/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
It’s hard to believe that seven seasons have passed in the “Project Runway” realm, and it looks like Season 8 may be the best so far.
Coming up on July 29th, Heidi Klum & Co. return to the Lifetime network at 9pm to show off a whole new cast of designing hopefuls.
This time around, the contestants are more diverse than ever, with plenty of men and women, young and not-so-young competing for the prize.
The Season 8 Cast of “Project Runway” is:
A. J. Thouvenot
Age: 26
Hometown: St. Louis, Mo
Profession: Designer for TrashBiscuit
Favorite Designer: Heatherette, Jeremy Scott, John Galliano
Andy South
Age: 23
Hometown: Waipahu, Hi
Profession: Freelance designer, and personal assistant to another designer.
Favorite Designer: Yohji Yamamoto, John Galliano
April Johnston
Age: 21
Hometown: Savannah, Ga
Profession: Just graduated from college
Favorite Designer: Alexander McQueen, John Galliano
Casanova
Age: 33
Hometown: Astoria, NY
Profession: Fashion designer
Favorite Designer: John Galliano...
Coming up on July 29th, Heidi Klum & Co. return to the Lifetime network at 9pm to show off a whole new cast of designing hopefuls.
This time around, the contestants are more diverse than ever, with plenty of men and women, young and not-so-young competing for the prize.
The Season 8 Cast of “Project Runway” is:
A. J. Thouvenot
Age: 26
Hometown: St. Louis, Mo
Profession: Designer for TrashBiscuit
Favorite Designer: Heatherette, Jeremy Scott, John Galliano
Andy South
Age: 23
Hometown: Waipahu, Hi
Profession: Freelance designer, and personal assistant to another designer.
Favorite Designer: Yohji Yamamoto, John Galliano
April Johnston
Age: 21
Hometown: Savannah, Ga
Profession: Just graduated from college
Favorite Designer: Alexander McQueen, John Galliano
Casanova
Age: 33
Hometown: Astoria, NY
Profession: Fashion designer
Favorite Designer: John Galliano...
- 7/22/2010
- GossipCenter
I say this every year, but I have high hopes for this season of Project Runway.
Maybe.
Last year I had high hopes, but aside from Ping's meltdowns, Anthony's exuberance, and Jesse's hotness, the season was pretty much a bust (although I am glad that Seth Aaron beat the arrogant Emilio for the championship).
This season could turn out to be interesting, though. When the show returns on Thursday, July 29th at 9Pm Est on Lifetime, it will now be 90 minutes long, which may increase the drama, and give us more insight into the creative process. Along with Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia will be returning, and hopefully they'll include some eclectic guest judges. My favorite last season? Milla Jovovich.
Best of all, of the nine male designers competing this season, seven are part of "Team Gay," which is the most for any season of Project Runway.
Maybe.
Last year I had high hopes, but aside from Ping's meltdowns, Anthony's exuberance, and Jesse's hotness, the season was pretty much a bust (although I am glad that Seth Aaron beat the arrogant Emilio for the championship).
This season could turn out to be interesting, though. When the show returns on Thursday, July 29th at 9Pm Est on Lifetime, it will now be 90 minutes long, which may increase the drama, and give us more insight into the creative process. Along with Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia will be returning, and hopefully they'll include some eclectic guest judges. My favorite last season? Milla Jovovich.
Best of all, of the nine male designers competing this season, seven are part of "Team Gay," which is the most for any season of Project Runway.
- 7/16/2010
- by snicks
- The Backlot
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