Project Runway (season 10)
Project Runway Season 10 is the tenth season of the television show Project Runway, appearing on Lifetime. The season began airing on July 19, 2012 with 16 designers competing to become "the next great American designer."
The series began filming on June 15, 2012, launching the season with a fashion show in front of a live audience.
Returning as judges were supermodel Heidi Klum; fashion designer Michael Kors; and Marie Claire fashion director Nina Garcia. Tim Gunn returned as the workroom mentor. This would be the final season that Michael Kors would be a full-time judge, as he later decided he wanted to spend more of his time as a fashion designer as opposed to judging Project Runway.
Lord & Taylor was the exclusive retail sponsor for Project Runway's 10th season and has merchandised the accessory wall with an assortment of products. In addition, Lord & Taylor hosted a challenge episode for the designers and for consumers on Fashion's Night Out at its flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Melissa Fleis, Christopher Palu and Elena Slivnyak competed in Project Runway All Stars in 2013. Melissa placed 9th, Christopher placed 4th, and Elena placed 3rd.
In 2014, Gunnar Deatherage, Fabio Costa, Sonjia Williams and Dmitry Sholokhov appeared in Project Runway All Stars. Gunnar placed 9th, Fabio placed 5th, Sonjia was the runner-up, and Dmitry won the competition.
In 2018, Melissa Fleis and Fabio Costa both once again returned to compete in Project Runway All Stars. Melissa placed 13th while Fabio was the runner-up.
In 2019, Dmitry Sholokhov returned for a third time to compete in Project Runway All Stars alongside worldwide Project Runway winners. He was the runner-up of the season.
Contestants
Designers
Sources:Designer | Age | Hometown | Place of Residence | Place Finished |
Beatrice Guapo | 16th | |||
Lantie Foster | 15th | |||
Andrea Katz | 14th | |||
Kooan Kosuke | 13th | |||
Buffi Jashanmal | 12th | |||
Raul Osorio | 11th | |||
Nathan Paul | 10th | |||
Alicia Hardesty | 9th | |||
Gunnar Deatherage | 8th | |||
Ven Budhu | 7th | |||
Elena Slivnyak | 6th | |||
Sonjia Williams | 5th | |||
Christopher Palu | 4th | |||
Melissa Fleis | 3rd | |||
Fabio Costa | Runner-up | |||
Dmitry Sholokhov | 32 | ' | ' | Winner |
Models
- Katt Vogel
- Hannah Herreid
- Lacee Teel
- Claudia Ruff
- Alexandra Wynne
- Mayra Rosario
- Kate Wilson
- Lauren Way
- Kailah Lindsey
- Sashalee Pallagi
- Jordan Hathaway
- Sarah Goolden
- Ashley Sanee'
- Phoenix Skye
- Aubrey Wilder
- Sonika Shankar
Extra Models-Challenge 1
- Alex Spencer
- Anna Zhylyak
- Brandie Bowman
- Elaina Williams
- Iman Payne
- Jasmine Rivers
- Kyler Tate
- Priscilla Ebonae
- Sandra Woodley
Challenges
Episodes
Episode 1: A Times Square Anniversary Party
Original Airdate: July 19, 2012- Sixteen contestants arrive in New York with an outfit they designed at home that represents who they are as a designer. They are then given one day and $100 to create a complementary outfit. Both outfits were shown in the first runway show, held outdoors in Times Square.
- Guest Judges: Patricia Field and Lauren Graham
- WINNER: Christopher
- ELIMINATED: Beatrice
Episode 2: Candy Couture
- In the Project Runway traditional "unconventional challenge," designers have to make outfits using candy from Dylan's Candy Bar.
- Guest Judge: Dylan Lauren
- WINNER: Ven
- ELIMINATED: Lantie
Episode 3: Welcome Back (or Not) to the Runway
- Given the keys to 2013 Lexus GS 350 cars by Tim Gunn, designers were paired up and tasked to create an outfit based on their car's color. Each pair designed their dresses for a client who was a notable designer from a past season. The winner of the challenge was given the privilege of attending the Emmy Awards with their winning design worn by their client.
Designer Pairs | Client | Season, Finish Position |
Elena/Buffi | Laura Bennett | 3, 3rd place |
Christopher/Andrea | Anya Ayoung-Chee | 9, Winner |
Raul/Alicia | Mila Hermanovski | 7, 3rd place |
Gunnar/Kooan | Irina Shabayeva | 6, Winner |
Ven/Fabio | Kenley Collins | 5, 3rd place |
Dmitry/Melissa | April Johnston | 8, 5th place |
Nathan/Sonjia | Valerie Mayen | 8, 7th place |
- Guest Judge: Krysten Ritter
- WINNER: Ven
- ELIMINATED: Raul
Episode 4: Women on the Go
Original Airdate: August 9, 2012- This challenge was a Michael Kors challenge. They are to make an outfit for a woman who is always on the go. Andrea left in the middle of the night and Kooan decides to leave the competition during the day as a result of crumbling under the pressure.
- Guest Judges: Hayden Panettiere and Rachel Roy
- WINNER: Sonjia
- RETURNED: Raul
- ELIMINATED: Buffi
- WITHDREW: Andrea, Kooan
Episode 5: It's My Way On the Runway
- The designers were split up into two teams to create a cohesive line of professional womenswear. The designers had until 11 P.M. to finish their looks and no time the next day because of a photoshoot.
Teams | Designers |
Team 6 | Sonjia, Elena, Melissa, Dmitry, Alicia, Raul |
Team 5 | Nathan, Ven, Christopher, Fabio, Gunnar |
- Note: This challenge had no winning and losing team, and any designer had the chance to be the winner.
- Guest Judge: Joanna Coles
- WINNER: Melissa
- ELIMINATED: Raul
Episode 6: Fix My Friend
- The designers were given clients that are in need of a style makeover and design outfits according to their client's preferences. Tensions ran high between Ven, his client, and his fellow peers.
- Guest Judge: Alice Temperley
- WINNER: Fabio
- ELIMINATED: Nathan
Episode 7: Oh My Lord & Taylor
- Lord & Taylor launched an exclusive Project Runway capsule collection to celebrate the show's tenth season. Consisting of ten cocktail and evening dresses from throughout the program's history, this collection was to be completed by the winner of this episode's challenge. The winner's dress was produced together with the other nine dresses for sale at Lord & Taylor.
- Guest Judge: Bonnie Brooks
- WINNER: Christopher
- ELIMINATED: None
Episode 8: Starving Artist
- In a sales-based test, the designers were split into teams of three and were tasked to sell makeshift goods to people on the street and raise funds to buy fabric. Each team then had to design two looks, one of which had to be outerwear.
Teams | Budget |
Christopher, Sonjia, Gunnar | $684 |
Dmitry, Elena, Alicia | $500 |
Ven, Melissa, Fabio | $800.48 |
- Guest Judge: Anna Sui
- WINNER: Sonjia
- ELIMINATED: Alicia
Episode 9: It's All About Me
- The contestants designed their own prints that had to be featured in a modern look.
- Guest Judges: Mondo Guerra and Anya Ayoung Chee
- WINNER: Dmitry
- ELIMINATED: Gunnar
Episode 10: I Get a Kick Out of Fashion
- The designers had to design an outfit for the Rockettes. Christopher's winning design featuring the New York skyline will be worn in a future Rockettes performance.
- Guest Judge: Debra Messing
- WINNER: Christopher
- ELIMINATED: Ven
Episode 11: It's Fashion Baby
- The designers were tasked to create looks for Heidi Klum's 'Babies R Us' collection while caring for a lifelike baby doll. They also had to create a companion outfit for the moms. There were two winners: Christopher won the best design for the girl outfits, while Sonjia won for the boy outfits.
- Guest Judge: Hilary Duff
- WINNER: Christopher and Sonjia
- ELIMINATED: Elena
Episode 12: In a Place Far, Far Away
- The designers are to create avant-garde looks inspired by the new L'Oreal Paris makeup line.
Designer | Makeup Line |
Dmitry | Wise Mystic |
Melissa | Artsy Muse |
Christopher | Enchanted Queen |
Fabio | Enchanted Queen |
Sonjia | Seductive Temptress |
- Guest Judge: Zoe Saldana
- WINNER: Dmitry
- ELIMINATED: Sonjia
Episode 13: Finale, Part I
- Advanced to Fashion Week: Christopher, Dmitry, Fabio, Melissa
Episode 14: Finale, Part II
- Guest Judge: Jennifer Hudson
- WINNER: Dmitry
- ELIMINATED: Fabio, Melissa, Christopher
Footnotes