Project Catwalk series 1


The first series of Project Catwalk premiered on 12 January 2006, featured 12 fashion designers in a competition finding who was the most talented for fashion designers. Elizabeth Hurley was the host of this series and was judged by a panel including designer Julien Macdonald and Elle editor-in-Chief Lorraine Candy. The series narrator was Fiona Allen.
Kirsty Doyle is the winner of the competition. She received a mentorship from Topshop, featured in the British version of Elle and a cash prizes of £20,000 courtesy from Tecni.Art Styling.

Casts

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The 12 fashion designers competing in the first series were:
ContestantsAgePlace finished
Rami Tavakdi2712th
Zoe Hamilton-Peters4411th
Sushino Techakosit3110th
Lesley de Freitas369th
Gemma Carver238th
Shakeel Rabbaney397th
Marianne Fay226th
Renato Termenini335th
Christopher Raeburn224th
Debi Walker243rd
Matthew Bowkett20Runner-up
Kirsty Doyle21Winner'

The 12 models competing for an Elle'' magazine spread in the first series were:
  • Jessica Roffey
  • Ana Korzun
  • Gemma Chan
  • Lynsey Clark
  • Kate Mahoney
  • Sherene Lawrence
  • Erika Lucas
  • Lisa
  • Caroline Green
  • Yvonne Morton
  • Kelly
  • Charity
Celebrity guests or judges are listed in chronological order:
;Episode 1
;Episode 2
;Episode 3
;Episode 4
;Episode 5
;Episode 6
;Episode 7
;Episode 8
  • Karen Bonser, Head of Design of Topshop
  • Deepi Sekhon, Chief Buyer of Topshop
;Episode 9

Episodes

Episode 1: Innovation

Original airdate: 12 January, 2006
Designers created a glamorous outfit for a garden party dress made only from materials bought at B&Q Warehouse. They had a budget of £50 and one half hour to make their purchases. They have two days to complete the design.

Episode 2: Vision

Original airdate: 19 January, 2006
Designers must build a garment that conveys "frisky". They had a budget of £100 and two days to complete the design.

Episode 3: Commercial Appeal

Original airdate: 26 January, 2006
Designers created a city women's outfit to fit with Barbour's current line. They had to pick their fabrics at the studios and have 12 hours to complete the designs.
  • Judges: Julien Macdonald, Lorraine Candy, and Steve Buck
  • Winner: Debi
  • Out: Sushino

Episode 4: Collaboration

Original airdate: 2 February, 2006
  • Team Christopher: Kirsty and Shakeel
  • Team Marianne: Debi and Gemma
  • Team Lesley: Renato and Matthew
The designers created a new look for pop star Kelly Osbourne. But only 3 looks will be chosen to showcase and that 3 designers will each form a team of 3, with them being a lead designer and two assistants. Each team had £300 and 15 hours to complete the design.

Episode 5: "Model" Clients

Original airdate: 9 February, 2006
Working with the models that chose them, the designers created a wedding dress for that model. The designers had 20 hours to complete the design.

Episode 6: Rags to Riches

Original airdate: 16 February, 2006
This episode's challenge is to design a fabulous outfit for a photoshoot using secondhand clothing from TRAID. The designers have 10 hours to complete the design.

Episode 7: Savoy Hotel Challenge

Original airdate: 23 February, 2006
Designers created a new Room Attendant uniforms for the Housekeepers of the Savoy Hotel. Each designer had a budget of £35 and 18 hours to complete the uniform.

Episode 8: Design a Collection

Original airdate: 2 March, 2006
The designers were asked to work in a team to design a themed capsule collection for Spring/Summer 2006 for Topshop, a store focusing on Women's fashions in the UK. One designer is randomly selected to be Team Leader. The designers have 15 hours to complete the design.
  • Judges: Julien Macdonald, Lorraine Candy, Karen Bonser, and Deepi Sekhon
  • Winner: None
  • Out: Renato

Episode 9: Design for the Red Carpet

Original airdate: 9 March, 2006
Designers created a dress for the host of Project Catwalk, Elizabeth Hurley, to wear on the red carpet. The designers have £350 and 16 hours to complete the design.

Episode 10: Fashion Week (Finale)

Original airdate: 16 March, 2006
The final three designers, Matthew, Kirsty, and Debi, were visited by Elizabeth Hurley at their homes to show their progress of their collection. The final three are given £4,000, five months, and the assistance of professional pattern cutters and fashion technicians to create their twelve piece collection for a show at London Fashion Week.