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 (season 3) 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 (season 4). 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 (season 6). 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 (season 7) alongside worldwide Project Runway winners. He was the runner-up of the season.
In 2023, Fabio Costa returned to compete in Project Runway (season 20) placing 9th out of 14.

Contestants

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

Designer legend
  • Alicia Hardesty: AH
  • Andrea Katz: AK
  • Beatrice Guapo BG
  • Buffi Jashanmal: BJ
  • Christopher Palu: CP
  • Dmitry Sholokhov: DS
  • Elena Slivnyak: ES
  • Fabio Costa: FC
  • Gunnar Deatherage: GD
  • Kooan Kosuke: KK
  • Lantie Foster: LF
  • Melissa Fleis: MF
  • Nathan Paul: NP
  • Raul Osorio: RO
  • Sonjia Williams: SW
  • Ven Budhu: VB

Episodes

Episode 1: A Times Square Anniversary Party

Original Airdate: July 19, 2012

Episode 2: Candy Couture

Original Airdate: July 26, 2012

Episode 3: Welcome Back (or Not) to the Runway

Original Airdate: August 2, 2012
  • 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 PairsClientSeason, Finish Position
Elena/BuffiLaura Bennett3, 3rd place
Christopher/AndreaAnya Ayoung-Chee9, Winner
Raul/AliciaMila Hermanovski7, 3rd place
Gunnar/KooanIrina Shabayeva6, Winner
Ven/FabioKenley Collins5, 3rd place
Dmitry/MelissaApril Johnston8, 5th place
Nathan/SonjiaValerie Mayen8, 7th place

This episode ends in a cliffhanger, as Buffi and Melissa awaken the next morning to discover that Andrea's bed is empty and she is gone.

Episode 4: Women on the Go

Original Airdate: August 9, 2012

Episode 5: It's My Way On the Runway

Original Airdate: August 16, 2012
  • 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.
TeamsDesigners
Team 6Sonjia, Elena, Melissa, Dmitry, Alicia, Raul
Team 5Nathan, Ven, Christopher, Fabio, Gunnar
Note: This challenge had no winning and losing team, and any designer had the chance to be the winner.

Episode 6: Fix My Friend

Original Airdate: August 23, 2012
  • 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.
  • Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors
  • Guest Judge: Alice Temperley
  • WINNER: Fabio
  • ELIMINATED: '''Nathan'''

Episode 7: Oh My Lord & Taylor

Original Airdate: August 30, 2012
  • 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.
  • Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors
  • Guest Judge: Bonnie Brooks
  • WINNER: Christopher
  • ELIMINATED: '''None'''

Episode 8: Starving Artist

Original Airdate: September 6, 2012
  • 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.
TeamsBudget
Christopher, Sonjia, Gunnar$684
Dmitry, Elena, Alicia$500
Ven, Melissa, Fabio$800.48

Episode 9: It's All About Me

Original Airdate: September 13, 2012

Episode 10: I Get a Kick Out of Fashion

Original Airdate: September 20, 2012

Episode 11: It's Fashion Baby

Original Airdate: September 27, 2012
  • 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.
  • Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors
  • Guest Judge: Hilary Duff
  • WINNER: Christopher and Sonjia
  • ELIMINATED: '''Elena'''

Episode 12: In a Place Far, Far Away

Original Airdate: October 4, 2012
  • The designers are to create avant-garde looks inspired by the new L'Oreal Paris makeup line.
DesignerMakeup Line
DmitryWise Mystic
MelissaArtsy Muse
ChristopherEnchanted Queen
FabioEnchanted Queen
SonjiaSeductive Temptress

Episode 13: Finale, Part I

Original Airdate: October 11, 2012

Episode 14: Finale, Part II

Original Airdate: October 18, 2012