Under the Gunn


Under the Gunn is an American reality competition series that premiered January 16, 2014, on Lifetime. Production of the series began in November 2013, with the finale filmed on December 17, 2013. The series was filmed at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. Guest judges included: Heidi Klum, Neil Patrick Harris, Macklemore, Jaimie Alexander, Zoey Deutch, Zendaya, Georgina Chapman, Sarah Hyland, Trina Turk, and Wendy Partridge.

Synopsis

Hosted by Tim Gunn, Under the Gunn follows Project Runway alumni Mondo Guerra, Anya Ayoung-Chee, and Nick Verreos as they are handed the task of managing, coaching, and directing 15 designers. Designer Rachel Roy, celebrity stylist Jen Rade, and Marie Claire senior fashion editor Zanna Roberts Rassi serve as the judges. Within the first two episodes, Tim Gunn presents a challenge to the designers while Guerra, Chee, and Verreos analyze the skill level of the contestants and determine which four designers will be a part of their teams. In the following episodes, Gunn presents new challenges that test the mentors' ability to bring out the best in their designers as they guide them through the competition. Each team then competes in a series of challenges until one alumnus and one designer remains.
The winning contestant received a cash prize of $100,000, a sewing and embroidery studio from Brother Industries, an all-expense-paid trip to Paris, Blowpro styling products, a 2014 Lexus CT 200h, the opportunity to design a collection sold exclusively at , and a fashion spread in Marie Claire magazine plus a spot as guest editor for one year The winner also worked closely with Benefit Cosmetics creative team to design a new uniform for the Benefit Cosmetics field team members.

Designers

Source:
DesignerAgeHometownMentorFinish
Melissa Grimes29Birmingham, ALNone15th/13th
Rey Ortiz32Añasco, PRNone15th/13th
Amy Sim53Portland, ORNone15th/13th
Camila Castillo47Caracas, VenezuelaMondo12th
Brady Lange29Portland, ORAnya11th
Isabelle Donola33New York, NYNick10th
Nicholas Komor26Atlanta, GAAnya9th
Stephanie Ohnmacht37Denver, CONick8th
Michelle Uberreste29Burbank, CAMondo7th
Natalia Fedner30West Hollywood, CANick6th
Blake Smith25Hoboken, NJAnya5th
Shan Keith33St. Louis, MOAnya4th
Asha Daniels25Cincinnati, OHMondo3rd
Sam Donovan23Boston, MAMondo2nd
Oscar Lopez40Coral Gables, FLNick1st

Models

  • Meredith Hennesy
  • Aryanne Padilha
  • Ali Marie Stepka
  • Janica de Guzman
  • Bianca Palmerin
  • Ana Kristina
  • Ivana Korab
  • Ashley Washington
  • Aleksandra Rastovic
  • Leslie Allen
  • Tylynn Nguyen
  • Elaine Fonseca
  • Amanda Fields
  • Milena Illina
  • Taylor Reynolds
  • Dani Vierra

Designer Progress

Team Nick

Team Anya

Team Mondo