How well do you know the new crop of contestants? See if you can pick out this season's 16 designers and discover their fears, strengths, and what they really think of Tim Gunn!
How well do you know the new crop of contestants? See if you can pick out this season's 16 designers — and discover their fears, strengths, and what they really think of Tim Gunn!
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Nana's Boy
This TP-happy little squirt discovered his love of sewing when crafting a quilt with his nana.
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Anthony Ryan Auld
Age: 28 Hometown: Linden, Texas; Baton Rouge, Louisiana Celebrity look-alike: Johnny Depp Fave designer: Alexander McQueen Signature materials: Natural fabrics and prints Weirdest material: A bird's nest First project: A quilt with my grandmother Personal aesthetic: Wearable yet forward, sometimes random Fashion motto: Final touches can make or break a look Pump-up song: Anything by Lady Gaga Favorite Project Runway challenge from a previous season: Fabric design Judge you're the most scared of: Heidi — you never know what she's going to say Most-worn item in your closet: Jeans Movie inspiration:The Devil Wears Prada One word for Tim Gunn: Inspiring
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Frida Fan
Today, this adorable beach bunny fears pageant dresses and screens Frida for inspiration.
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Anya Ayoung-Chee
Age: 29 Hometown: Port-of-Spain, Trinidad Childhood nickname: Anz Workroom nickname: Sexy (according to fellow contestant Viktor) Celebrity look-alike: Angelina Jolie Dream guest judge: Rihanna Fave designers:Tom Ford, Stella McCartney Signature material: 100 percent cotton Weirdest material: Dog toys First project: A doll Personal aesthetic: Edgy, sexy, vibrant, dynamic Secret Weapon: Composure Pump-up song: "I Wanna Go" by Britney Spears Most-dreaded challenge/twist: Pageant dresses Most-worn item in your closet: An H&M maxi dress Movie inspiration:Frida One word for Tim Gunn: Genuine
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"The Edge"
Well-dressed from the start, this composed contestant promises to "bring the edge" to the runway.
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Olivier Green
Age: 22 Hometown: New York, New York Fave designer: Raf Simons Signature material: Fine wool Weirdest material: Plastic sheets First project: Toile in college Personal aesthetic: Clean, modern, structured Fashion motto: Bring the edge Secret weapon: Yet to figure it out Pump-up song: Anything by Robyn Most-dreaded challenge/twist: Anything commercial-driven Judge you're the most scared of: Heidi Most-worn item in your closet: An old trench One word for Tim Gunn: Composed
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Super Smile
He's all smiles here, but now his greatest fear is the unpredictable guest judge.
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Bert Keeter
Age: 57 Hometown: Los Angeles, California Childhood nickname: Ralph Workroom nickname: Old Man Celebrity look-alike: Alec Baldwin Dream guest judge: Helen Mirren Fave designer: Valentino Garavani Signature material: Lightweight wools Weirdest material: Anything polyester First project: A plaid teddy bear Personal aesthetic: Clean, sleek, modern Fashion motto: Less is much, much more! Secret weapon: Staying calm Pump-up song: "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay Favorite Project Runway challenge from a previous season: The travel look for the Paris challenge Judge you're the most scared of: The guest judge — an unknown entity Most-worn item in your closet: Gray corduroy Gap jeans Movie inspiration:Dinner at Eight One word for Tim Gunn: Fast!
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Pixie Power
This modern-day pixie loves little boy's clothes and can't watch enough Boardwalk Empire.
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Fallene Wells
Age: 29 Hometown: Denver, Colorado Workroom nickname: Pixie Celebrity look-alike: If Maggie Gyllenhaal and Shirley Temple had a baby Dream guest judge: Zooey Deschanel Fave designer: Alexander McQueen Signature materials: Cotton blends, wool Weirdest material: Plastic seaweed First project: Rainbow-striped shorts Personal aesthetic: Modern, vintage-inspired Secret weapon: Creativity and style Pump-up song: "5 Years Time" by Noah and the Whale Judge you're the most scared of: Nina Garcia Most-worn item in your closet: A vintage little boy's sweater that cost $16 TV inspiration:Boardwalk Empire One word for Tim Gunn: Sincere
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Ballerina Baby
Her dance days must have formed this prima ballerina's love of jeggings back in Colorado.
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Julie Tierney
Age: 28 Hometown: Wheat Ridge, Colorado Workroom nickname: Julie Jeggings Celebrity look-alike: Amy Poehler Fave designer: Christian Lacroix Signature material: Wool Weirdest material: Dog-food bags Personal aesthetic: Sophisticated utilitarian Fashion motto: Let it go Secret weapon: Good ideas Pump-up song: "Bring Beer or Go Home" by Shr3d Crust Most-dreaded challenge/twist: Making a garment for other competitors Judge you're the most scared of: Nina — she's sassy Most-worn item in your closet: Shr3d Crust T-shirt Movie inspiration:Easy Rider One word for Tim Gunn: Poignant
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Barbie Girl
A Vivienne Westwood fanatic, this Barbie-loving seamstress claims a retro edge.
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Rebecca Sue Ross
Age: 38 Hometown: Pinckney, Michigan Workroom nickname: Gluten-free Celebrity look-alike: Cyndi Lauper Dream guest judge: Zooey Deschanel Fave designer: Vivienne Westwood Signature material: Cotton Weirdest material: Cigarette boxes First project: Barbie clothes Personal aesthetic: Retro, artsy, and a bit rockabilly Secret weapon: 30 years of sewing experience — plus I'm a grounded adult Pump-up song: "Sail" by Awolnation Favorite Project Runway challenge from a previous season: Barbie Most-dreaded challenge/twist: Menswear Judge you're the most scared of: Nina — she knows what women wear, and she's opinionated Movie inspiration:The Notebook One word for Tim Gunn: Adorbs
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Nutty for Neoprene
Neoprene is the material of choice for this Robyn-listening New York native.
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Viktor Luna
Age: 30 Hometown: New York, New York Childhood nickname: Piolin Celebrity look-alike: Beyoncé Dream guest judge: Robyn Fave designer: Alexander McQueen Signature material: Neoprene Weirdest material: Velvet First project: Deconstructing garments Personal aesthetic: Experimental/classic Fashion motto: Keep it high fashion Secret weapon: I'm fast and edit well Pump-up song: "I Wanna Go" by Britney Spears Most-dreaded challenge/twist: Prom dresses Judge you're the most scared of: None Movie inspiration:Too Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar One word for Tim Gunn: Werk
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Western Wearer
Today, you can often find her watching Westerns in her favorite Zebra-striped T-shirt.
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Danielle Everine
Age: 26 Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota Celebrity look-alike: Josephine Foster Fave designer: Alexander McQueen Signature materials: Chiffon, wool, and leather Weirdest material: Dog toys First project: Doll clothes Personal aesthetic: Feminine, tailored, and easy cool Fashion motto: Make an effort Secret weapon: Emotional composure Pump-up song: Anything by Ratatat Most-dreaded challenge/twist: Making a second outfit in one day Judge you're the most scared of: Heidi — brutal critiques Most-worn item in your closet: A zebra-print T-shirt Movie inspiration:The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly (or any Western film) One word for Tim Gunn: Articulate
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Secret Weapon
Using her secret weapon — her construction skills — she once made a garment from a wire hanger.
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Cecilia Motwani
Age: 37 Hometown: New York, New York Childhood nickname: Chi-Chi Workroom nickname: CC Celebrity look-alike: Penélope Cruz Signature material: Silk Weirdest material: A wire hanger First project: My yellow oversized skirt Personal aesthetic: Seductive sophistication Secret weapon: Construction skills Pump-up song: A mix of '80s hits Favorite Project Runway challenge from a previous season: Philip Treacy's hat Most-dreaded challenge/twist: Team challenges Judge you're the most scared of: Heidi — she won't let go of you Most-worn item in your closet: Sheath dresses One word for Tim Gunn: Supportive
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Prince Runway
This grade-school cutie first created pillows in Home Ec and says he passes for Prince.
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Rafael Lewis Cox
Age: 27 Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia Childhood nickname: Ralph Workroom nickname: Beyoncé Celebrity look-alike: Prince Dream guest judge: Tilda Swinton Fave designer: Alexander McQueen Signature material: Knits Weirdest material: Trash bags First project: Pillows in Home Economics Personal aesthetic: Very architectural and structured Fashion motto: I make clothes for everyone, leaving no one unclothed! Secret weapon: I think quickly on my feet Pump-up song: "Run the World (Girls)" by Beyoncé Most-worn item in your closet: Creative recreation boots Movie inspiration:Mommie Dearest One word for Tim Gunn: Interesting
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Shy Sweetie
A comfort-loving tailor from the Northwest, this shy guy once used an umbrella as material.
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Joshua Christensen
Age: 29 Hometown: Snohomish, Washington Childhood nickname: My dad used to call me Hairy (ironically) Workroom nickname: Joshy Celebrity look-alike: Kiefer Sutherland Dream guest judge: Milla Jovovich or Sarah Michelle Gellar Fave designer: Etro Signature material: Cotton shirting Weirdest material: An umbrella Personal aesthetic: Classic with architectural elements Fashion motto: It should feel good Secret weapon: My heart and integrity Pump-up song: "Time Machine" by Robyn Most-dreaded challenge/twist: Wedding dresses Judge you're the most scared of: Heidi — she's the voice Movie inspiration:Equilibrium One word for Tim Gunn: Genuine
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Dress-up Diva
More is more for this budding fashionista who loves Adele and calls the Midwest home.
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Laura Kathleen Planck
Age: 26 Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri Childhood nickname: Laura Lou, Woobie Workroom nickname: Barbie Celebrity look-alike: Kristin Chenoweth Dream guest judge: Nicole Kidman Fave fashion designers: YSL, Balenciaga, Valentino Signature material: Chiffon Weirdest material: Leaves First project: A pair of pajamas Personal aesthetic: Vintage silhouettes with modern fabric, highly tailored pieces Secret weapon: Speed and taste Pump-up song: Anything by Adele or Amy Winehouse Judge you're the most scared of: Michael Kors — he has the biggest bite Most-worn item in your closet: St. John blazer One word for Tim Gunn: Genuine
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Dapper Dan
This dapper chap hopes Blake Lively shows up to guest judge, and once made garbagemen stylish.
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Joshua McKinley
Age: 25 Hometown: Sunnyside, New York Celebrity look-alike: Ryan Reynolds Dream guest judge: Blake Lively Fave designers: Jean Paul Gaultier, Jeremy Scott Signature material: Neoprene Weirdest material: Hair extensions First project: A garbageman's one-piece Personal aesthetic: Colorful with beautiful craftsmanship Fashion motto: Confidence is clothing! Pump-up song: "Torn Down" by Brandy Judge you're the most scared of: Nina — she has the ability to keep you on her radar and show your work Most-worn item in your closet: My 2(X)ist collection of underwear One word for Tim Gunn: Undeniably brilliant
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Goo Goo for Gaga
With his overall days behind him, this Lady Gaga fan now calls Heidi "The Klum of Doom."
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Bryce Black
Age: 26 Hometown: Twin Falls, Idaho Workroom nickname: Brycey Dream guest judge: Lady Gaga Signature material: Denim Weirdest material: Puppy pee pads First project: An apron Personal aesthetic: Mixing textures and interesting silhouettes Fashion motto: Fashion is not for snobs Pump-up song: "Bloody Mary" by Lady Gaga Most-dreaded challenge/twist: Making clothes for a fellow designer Judge you're the most scared of: Heidi! She cuts to your soul — "The Klum of Doom." Most-worn item in your closet: Jeans Movie inspiration:Grey Gardens One word for Tim Gunn: Amazing!
