And then Garsaud appears. says the actress. She said the show has given her fashion career a "wonderful boost." Its time to get over the stereotype that the in-between is boring, so I guess that's where I come in. He lives in Abita Springs, Louisiana and is a junior in high school. Henderson, two-time winner of season 7 and All Stars season 3 and returning contestant of All Stars season 7, has since co-created the world's first line of 3D-printed shoes with Feetz and showcased them at FashioNXT in 2017. "Project Runway: Junior" is a fashion competition for 12 designers, ages 13 to 17, who are given weekly challenges, a budget for fabric and a time limit to create their designs. The styles from their finale collection will be manufactured by Los Angeles Development House, Lefty Production Company.[3]. I was never pushed by producers to do or say anything that I did not want to, nor to interact with others in ways I wouldn't have otherwise. Whereas the contestants on the parent show are all old enough to vote, Project Runway: Juniors contestants are fashion prodigies with ages ranging between 13 and 17. Hawwaa and Tieler were the two designers fighting for that . His design aesthetic won him a place as one of the judges' faves, and his unflappable calm seemed to provide a big brother type comfort for some of the younger contestants. All Rights Reserved. But they quickly bonded, and Garsaud said he stays in close contact with some friends he made on the show, which was shot during the summer but began airing Thursday night. Is it, Hawwaa, queen of color-blocking? Project Runway: Junior season 2 featured a bevy of budding young designers, but which contestants took part and who was crowned winner? Andy Swift / I've stumbled upon Cartier's TikTok while scrolling. Though I've yet to fully recover from Tieler's elimination, I have to admit that the four designers remaining atop Thursday's Project Runway: Junior finale deserved to be there and the. Who are you rooting for in the new season? So when I returned back to school, I was very lost in everything but it wasn't hard to get back into the groove at my school. That jumpsuit looks like a clown suit that Nancy might have made. Garsaud, who is studying theater costume design, is on Project Runway Jr. which airs on Dec. 22. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Tieler. The MCUs tiniest heroes are kicking off its biggest phase yet, setting up the next several years of storytelling. As we watched this all unfold, it came time for Tim to meet designer Tieler James and his two moms. I definitely wouldnt be here if it wasnt for my moms. I'm faster than I expected. The "Project Runway" spin-off exclusively featured fashion designers from ages 13 to 17 and I competed on season two in 2016. Valentine originally appeared on season 11, but was brought back by fans for season 13's Runway Redemption. People like Alexander McQueen and John Galliano I look up to because they literally came from nothing and are noted as creative geniuses in and out of the fashion industry. I cant tell you how honored it is to be here chatting with you! It was so unlike the incredible and very modern things he was turning out early in the season. After making a "mommy and me" collection and recording a studio album in 2016, she is now working as a real estate agent in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Since the end of the day on set was usually in the middle of a challenge, the one-on-one interviews contestants had to dooften captured us right in the thick of it. He went from completely dominating the competition in the first half and producing some of the best work on PR ever imo to completely falling flat on his face in the last few episodes. Project Runway season 9 winner and returning contestant on All Stars season 7, Ayoung-Chee is living in her home island of Trinidad, where she runs her online design label, The Anya Young Chee Limited Edition; a matchmaking platform for creators and the marketplace, NUDGE Caribbean; and a fashion brand for carnival-related clothing, WyldFlwr. The final designers head home to create collections for the Project Runway Junior Finale in Los Angeles. Although we were encouraged to express our personal style, there were many restrictions on what we could and couldn't wear during filming. That evenings episode featured the traditional trope of the shows mentor Tim Gunn visiting with the final designers and their families prior to showing their collections. Hermanovski appeared as herself on Lifetime's Little Women LA to help Elena start a line of clothing for little women. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. For those not in the know, Tieler James was one of twelve teens competing in season 2 of Project Runway Junior. He currently lives in West Hollywood and runs his clothing store, SETHAARON. As minors, each contestant had to have a parent or guardian with them on set. Tieler James: Hey Mr. Tom, I need to tell you that I just woke up! Original airdate: December 4, 2014 Challenge: Create a look of two monsters mashed together for inspiration. return the next day in the same outfits for continuity's sake, what we could and couldn't wear during filming, one-on-one interviews contestants had to do. 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Russell/Lifetime, Credit: Courtesy of Irina Shabayeva; Mike Yarish/Lifetime, Credit: Courtesy of Kenley Collins; Lifetime, Credit: Courtesy of Leanne Marshall; Barbara Nitke/Bravo, Credit: Courtesy of Jillian Lewis; Lifetime, Credit: Courtesy of Christian Siriano; Virginia Sherwood/Bravo, Credit: George Pimentel/WireImage; David M. Russell/Lifetime, Credit: Courtesy of Chloe Dao; Barbara Nitke/Bravo. He had previously competed on the show Threads and did well, encouraging him to move forward to Project Runway Junior. PMC Entertainment. Through her travels, Lewis had been working as an independent design consultant for several companies, including Anthropologie. (Note: I forgot about the time difference between Louisiana and Michigan). TJ: Yes, Ive been several times. The show made Garsaud realize a few things about himself: "I underestimate myself a lot. I had often wondered if Project Runway could get any gayer, and then Drag Race comes on the air. Jersey City, NJ. We're down to the final six contestants, moving full speed ahead to the finale. Trans and Non-binary people deserve actual fashion, they deserve actual fashion that can be chic and eccentric and beautiful. Me: Good morning Tieler! GJ: Olivia Holt FINAL FASHION SHOW PRESENTATION ORDER: #1: Chelsea (transition from androids to nature) #2: Chris (NY) #3: Izzy (shapes & silhouettes of track uniforms) #4: Hawwaa (circus) ELIM. Like I said, he gets me, so our time together was usually pretty short. Helen Armitage is a freelance writer based in the UK who has been writing online since late 2013. The Project Runway Junior season finale just aired and JJJ is so excited about the winner! Hannah though she looked like a fish with scales. Project Runway Junior - Chelsea's Season 2 Finale Collection _ Lifetime-rPu6tQtnKn0. Her looks have been seen in films such as X-Men, Star Trek, and Top Gun: Maverick. 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. Tieler James, 16, is one of 12 contestants who were selected to compete on Season 2 of the show, which premiered Thursday (Dec. 22). Since winning Project Runway season 6 (the first season on Lifetime) and coming in third on All Stars season 7, Shabayeva has built a custom bridal and eveningwear business. Kendall Jenner models for Italian luxury retailer Tod's after walking the runway during Milan Fashion Week. Despite the reputation for dramatization that reality TV shows can have, I think "Project Runway: Junior" depicted contestants' real-life actions and reactions pretty well. 2ND- Hawwaa W- Chelsea Category: "project RUNWAY junior" "project RUNWAY junior" 2/16 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. Me: As a former high school teacher, talk to me about the experience and how it affected your high school year. At the tender age of 11, he testified in front of the state Legislature about bullying. He's appeared in British Vogue and British Glamour magazines and was named "emerging designer of the year" at the South Walton Fashion Week in Florida. And ultimately he got sent home by Hawwaa, the season's underdog. He had previously competed on the show "Threads" and did well, encouraging him to move forward to Project Runway Junior. Or is it Tieler, whose own personal style could best be described as Cabbage Patch chic? (Photo courtesy of Lifetime). For their final challenge, the designers are tasked to create an editorial look inspired by street art murals. Although she focuses on red carpet couture gowns and private clients, she also designed and patented a backless bra. And in 2014, she released an exclusive selection of bridal dresses for BHLDN. Ive looked at a few school around the U.S. but my number one choice is Parsons. Immediately after winning Project Runway season 5, Marshall moved to New York City, where she continues to develop her line today. Contributors control their own work and posted freely to our site. Part of HuffPost News. Other winners,. ", Zamora finished season 13 as the second runner-up, and he's currently running his store Kini Zamora in his home state of Hawaii. "I ended up being paralyzed in both legs from the knees down. The second season of the American reality television series Project Runway: Junior premiered on December 22, 2016 on Lifetime. Tonight's episode of Project Runway Junior promises a double elimination, as the kids get inspired by street art murals to make some really 80s looks. In 2012, his first flagship store opened in NYC, and in 2013 he was inducted as a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. So how did van Gogh come to be your influence for the final collection? When I competed on season two of Lifetime's "Project Runway: Junior," a few things surprised me. She has participated in various fashion weeks before. We had a difference of opinions at times, but in the end it all worked out really well and Im just very happy that I can have someone like him in my life. Talk to me about growing up with two moms in the south, what advice do you have for our two kids being raised by two dads here in the birthplace of the Republican Party (Jackson, MI)? Me: Club kids rule! When she squatted, that was the moment of truth," he said. Seriously, this man is a saint. Our main challenge at that point was simply not to trip over Swatch, Mood's resident dog. hawaa went to Fashion Institute of Technology and graduated in 2021 with a focus in childrens wear :) their thesis was on gender neutral childrens clothes. There are no second chances. Shes produced content for the likes of Culture Trip, WhatCulture and Prague.TV and started writing for Screen Rant in 2019 firstly as a news writer before progressing onto writing mini-features. There is a runway show each episode and the quartet of judges rate the designs. He currently designs for his collaboration with Revolve and sells his design collections on his website. Along with Mondo Guerra and Carolina O'Neill, Valentine helped with season 14 Project Runway casting. Though Lucas is self-taught, he has honed his skills and improved his technique under the direction of two talented mentors. The Abita Springs teenager is putting his more mature abilities to the test in reality television once again, this time as a contestant in "Project Runway Junior," a Lifetime series that puts 12 young designers through the same creative wringer as the popular adult series, eliminating one designer per episode. Other questions:[email protected]. In terms of work its set up very odd. The one-day upcycle challenge had everyone testing their craftsmanship and emerging successful, except for Tyler Neasloney who was eliminated not because he threw major shade at host-judge Karlie Kloss but because his outfit was labeled least innovative. He also developed an exclusive line of foam wigs and accessories for Target, and at one time was working on a burlesque show with wild wigs and costumes, a production of My Fair Lady, and his own line of original costume designs. Apparently they go by the name Thyme and use she/they pronouns now. PHOTOGRAPHER: Nicoll's Wedding Photography | VIDEOGRAPHER: Joe Mackenroth, III/Mindtek Media | ON-LOCATION: Rosy's Jazz Hall 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. So whats it like working with the other designers? Through her business and brands, she is trying to support the development of fashion and creative industries in the Caribbean. Me: Whats a typical day of shooting for PRJr like? OK, timeto weigh in: Who earnedthat last spot more? Next: Ink Master Season 11: All Contestants & Winner. I know some great art school up here in Michigan by the way. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Me: As a gay dad, seeing you with your moms was amazing. On Tieler's first look; there are bees embroidered on the jacket, and they're supposed to look like they're going towards the flowers on the dress. I auditioned for season one and didn't make it past the phone interviews, but I was cast on "Project Runway: Junior" on my second try. Project Runway Junior - Swatched! Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Project Runway Junior just eliminated one of the best designers ever to be on the show Tieler is a far better designer than the ones they chose. Advice to your kids: Its going to be hard and at times it will get overwhelming, but just know that its going to be okay. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from. If you watched Thursdays episode, you know that the much-hyped double elimination turned out to be a bit of a misdirect. Sosahas focused mostly on Broadway since his timeas arunner-up in both season 7 andAll Stars season 2: He received two Tony Award nominations for Best Costume Design of a Musical for his works in Porgy and Bess (2012) and Trouble in Mind (2022). You can find more of Tieler and his work at: http://www.tielerjames.com/home.html, And on Twitter: @designertieler and Instagram: #designertieler. She has also dressed Lauren Strogoff, Tara Lipinski, and Shiri Appleby. Bravo TV's 'Project Runway' is back after a short holiday break and is totally killing 2020 with an interesting, drama-filled episode. Tieler has already achieved success in the public eye, but here in the classroom, he is just another student ready for the next assignment," Arthur said. "I hopesomebody falls in love with him at a show and wants to make all his clothes," she said. Every swear word I uttered while under pressure was typically followed by a "Sorry, Grandma.". I have always felt really connected to his work because of the amount of detail and emotion he put into each of his creations. So where are you going to go to school once you get out of high school? This subreddit is in no way associated with Bravo, it's run by fans for fans. With our kids tucked in bed, we get out the snacks and tuck in for a night of whatever was recorded. He would always check in and then say Ok, you do you. That advice got me far! - Tieler or Hawwaa (Season 2, Episode 9) _ Lifetime-tTzqbzFnrac. The unforgettable contestant went on to reappear on Project Runway All Stars season 4, and has dressed clients such as Beyonc, Lady Gaga, and Chaka Khan, and most notably was responsible for Meryl Streep's white 2010 Oscar dress. The season 7 contestant lives in L.A., where she works as a costume designer for major Hollywood projects. im going to edit the post if i can to reflect her name now! My grandmother spent the summer in New York with me during filming. They understood where I was and what was happening. Tieler Garsaud, a junior at NOCCA, works on his sketches for his 2017 Joan of Arc collection in the school lab in New Orleans, La. ", James also advocates against bullying, according to the biography, and "11 years old, appeared in front of The House of Representatives asking them to pass an anti-bullying bill.". 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. Molly is 17 and has a bohemian aesthetic "with an edge". Soon after receiving his first sewing machine a year later, he began making clothes for family and friends. Claim your own profile and join 200K influencers, creators, businesses and experts on influence.co. Because of this, challenge introductions and Mood shopping trips were often filmed on one day and the actual workroom time was captured the next. Just like Castillo, LeBlanc completed in season 12 and went on to Project Runway All Stars season 4, where he placed seventh. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. When all communication fails, Tim has to step in to help. A favorite and trusted network for women, we are continually building on our heritage by attracting top Hollywood talent and producing shows that are modern, sexy, exciting, daring, and provocative. Even though I know a good bit there is still a ton of information that I dont know and that I want to learn. Me: So whats next? The designers were described by Tim Gunn as "kids [who] have grown up watching this show" (Project Runway). Keeping a positive attitude, March added: "I have good days and bad days and the worst days you can imagine, but I still have my brain, and for that miracle I am forever grateful. Since I was always on my ADD medicine I was never hungry, so I would just sit there on the floor thinking about the garment upstairs. After impressing the judges with an android-inspired collection featuring a lot of leather, 15-year-old Chelsea Ma was named the winner of Project Runway: Junior season 2. New Orleans, La. 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