What happened to Claire and Shawn?
Controversial 'Project Runway' exit an accident, Grand Ledge twins say. GRAND LEDGE - Claire Buitendorp said she didn't mean to cheat. One week after her twin sister Shawn tearfully bowed out of a head-to-head challenge against her on the latest season of Lifetime's "Project Runway," Claire was booted from the show.
They've definitely made a name for themselves in the fashion world, but Claire and Shawn will always remember where they came from: Grande Ledge, MI, a town of roughly 8,000 people.
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| Keith Michael | |
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| Education | Pratt University/FIT |
| Occupation | fashion designer |
| Television | Project Runway Season 3 (Disqualified) |
Some of the clothes designed on the series end up being sold on the Project Runway website. Season-seven winner Seth Aaron Henderson said at a Fashion Week El Paso press conference in 201 that clothes produced by contestants "go up for auction immediately after the show."
Brooklyn, N.Y., native Keith Michael, 34, was asked to leave because he had pattern-making books in his room – a violation of the contest's rules – and at one point had gone AWOL from the production.
'Project Runway' twins Shawn & Claire Buitendorp change their story about cheating scandal: We didn't cheat! One of the most dramatic moments in “Project Runway” history was a hot topic of conversation during the Season 16 reunion special that aired Thursday night on Lifetime.
Streaming, rent, or buy Project Runway – Season 16:
Currently you are able to watch "Project Runway - Season 16" streaming on DIRECTV or for free with ads on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Freevee Amazon Channel.
Essence - Dom Streater, the first African American winner on Project Runway, debuts first New York Fashion Week collection.
“Project Runway” contestant Meg Ferguson has pulled out of Bravo's afashion competition show following an explosive race-related confrontation with fellow designers. On the episode, which aired Thursday, contestants were tasked with their first individual challenge: to design a streetwear look.
Who is the most successful designer from Project Runway?
Easily the most successful "Project Runway" alum, Christian Siriano was 21 when he first joined the show and wowed the judges with his designs.
The models on the show reportedly aren't paid
Unfortunately, the "Project Runway" process doesn't afford their reality stars that same luxury. As the show's executive producer Sara Rea told The A.V. Club, "Backstage, they get five minutes of what we call 'last looks' which we shoot and air when it's relevant.
Some fans have been worried about Swatch since he hasn't been seen much on Project Runway these days, but we have no cause to believe that he's passed away.
The season was notable as the first to feature plus-size models but it's also remembered for a less positive reason too – the Project Runway season 16 cheating scandal. This involved contestant Claire Buitendorp who entered the contest with twin sister Shawn.
Dom Streater, Season 12
The Philadelphia-based designer walked away with the win in 2013 and continues to create work inspired by “global textiles, travel and history.” Although her path to victory wasn't easy, she came away from the competition feeling stronger than ever.
He continued his fashion career following his departure from the show and opened a store in Atlanta, GA.
Here's who won Project Runway 2022
Chasity Sereal, Shantall Lacayo, Coral Castillo and Kristina Kharlashkina gave passion, creativity and originality in their final collections, however, it was 37-year-old Shantall Lacayo who was crowned the season 19 winner. Shantall based her collection on her culture.
When can fans expect Season 20 of Project Runway? According to The Wrap, casting for the current season opened in February 2020. Then, in April 2021, Bravo stated that filming was going to start soon, according to Variety.
Mondo is currently focused on the development of cutting edge multimedia content and continues to create modern designs that blend his fashion and social consciousness.
He currently resides in Atlanta and is working as a freelance fashion designer.
What is Ken from Project Runway doing now?
I'm a self-taught fashion designer that now lives in Atlanta, Georgia, I transitioned about four years ago. I went to Project Runway season 12 because being a self-taught fashion designer, I didn't have an outlet or a way to show my platform. I didn't go to school. I decided to audition for Project Runway!
Jay now lives in Philadelphia where he teaches at Philadelphia University and has a fashion line on QVC. He has appeared on the PBS TV show, Quilting Arts, multiple times. McCarroll also appeared in the VH1 series, Celebrity Fit Club, which he won on April 5, 2010.
Kevin Johnn allegedly takes credit for drawing mustache on Wendy's kid's picture. Ever since the first season Project Runway, there's been a lingering mystery. During the postal uniform challenge, some committed an act of vandalism, drawing a mustache on a photograph of Wendy Pepper's daughter.
At this point in the episode, she's pretending she invented the term “shacket” and waving her ally get-out-of-jail free card beneath Christian's nose: “There is only one race, and that's mankind.” But after Prajje and Coral switch models so Prajje can present a Black model in his Haitian outfit, Kenneth realizes he, ...
The Russian designer with the drama queen personality decided to leave during the fourth challenge that required a gown that incorporated a bow tie. Sandro was declared to be safe and should have simply left the runway.
For Season 19 of Project Runway, Karlie is taking a step back from her hosting duties. In March 2021, Karlie gave birth to her and Joshua's son, Levi Joseph Kushner, so she's taking some to focus on being a new mother. She'll pop in and out of Project Runway Season 19, but she's no longer a full-time host.
The New York native stepped away from the series due to the demands of his fashion empire. In a statement from Lifetime, which aired the show from 2009 to 2017, the network confirmed that Michael was simply too busy in his role as chief creative officer for his brand to serve as a full-time judge.
At age 66, Tim Gunn has been single since he was a young man
A Hollywood Reporter piece shared Gunn's quotes from the episode. “I was in a very intense relationship for a long time,” Gunn explained. “And my partner ended it, saying that, quite frankly, he was impatient with my sexual performance.”
Dmitry Sholokhov, Season 10
He returned to his alma mater as a teacher after winning both Project Runway season 10 and Project Runway: All Stars season 4. In October 2019, L.A.'s Metropolitan Fashion Awards named him Fashion Designer Of The Year.
Who cheated on Project Runway?
Claire is the second designer to be evicted due to cheating; Keith Michael was sent home in season 3 of Project Runway (when the show aired on Bravo) for keeping pattern-making books in the apartment. Project Runway airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on Lifetime.
Tim Gunn didn't always get paid for appearing on the show
Like most reality show contestants, the designers of Project Runway aren't paid for appearing on the show.
Speaking to The New York Post, Gunn revealed the real reason they decided to leave: "Heidi and I have wanted to make changes to 'Project Runway' for quite a while," he said. "We were joined in that desire by the 'Project Runway' showrunner for the last eleven seasons, an incredible woman by the name of Sara Rea.
