Project Runway Season 12 is the twelfth season of the television show Project Runway, appearing on Lifetime. The season began airing on July 18, 2013 with 15 designers competing to become "the next great American designer." Kate Pankoke, a designer from Season 11 returned to compete once again for the grand prize. Pankoke was voted back by fans in an online poll, winning against Ra'mon Lawrence Coleman of Season 6, and Valerie Mayen of Season 8.
Supermodel Heidi Klum, Marie Claire creative director Nina Garcia, and fashion designer Zac Posen all returned as judges this season. Tim Gunn returned as the workroom mentor. This was also the first season to feature the "Tim Gunn save," which gave Gunn the opportunity to bring an eliminated designer back into the competition if he disagreed with the judges.
Belk was the exclusive retail sponsor for Project Runway's 12th season and has merchandised the accessory wall with an assortment of products.
In 2014, Alexandria von Bromssen, Kate Pankoke, Justin LeBlanc and Helen Castillo competed in the fourth season of Project Runway All Stars, with Alexandria placing 13th, Kate placing 11th, Justin placing 7th and Helen placing 3rd. In 2016, Alexander Pope, Ken Laurence and Dom Streater competed in the fifth season of All Stars, with Alexander placing 8th, Ken placing 3rd and Dom winning the competition. Helen Castillo and Ken Laurence would later reappear in Project Runway All Stars (season 6) where Helen placed 6th and Ken placed 4th.
Contestants +Angela Bacskocky33Richmond, VirginiaEpisode 116th placeKahindo Mateene34Goma, Democratic Republic of CongoEpisode 215th placeTimothy Westbrook24Wanakena, New YorkEpisode 314th placeSandro Masmanidi28Krasnodar, RussiaEpisode 413th placeSue Waller45Boston, MassachusettsEpisode 512th placeMiranda Kay Levy29Wilton, WisconsinEpisode 711th placeKaren Batts29Boca Raton, FloridaEpisode 810th placeJeremy Brandrick41Birmingham, United KingdomEpisode 99th placeKen Laurence24Birmingham, AlabamaEpisode 108th placeAlexander Pope38Los Angeles, CaliforniaEpisode 116th placeKate Pankoke*24Eau Claire, WisconsinHelen Castillo25Weehawken, New JerseyWenik, Ian (August 16, 2013). "Reality TV". The Union City Reporter. pp. 1 and 9.Episode 135th placeBradon McDonald38Lowville, New YorkEpisode 144th placeJustin LeBlanc27Tampa, Florida3rd placeAlexandria von Bromssen38Stockholm, SwedenDom Streater24Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
*Kate Pankoke, designer in Project Runway (season 11), was voted back by fans to this season.
Designer Progress
+Designer Elimination Table Designers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Eliminated Episode Dom IN HIGH HIGH HIGH ININ ININ WIN IN WIN HIGH ADV WINNER 14 - Finale, Part 2 Alexandria ININ HIGH IN LOW WIN HIGH LOW IN LOW IN LOWADV Justin ININ LOWIN IN SAFE IN IN IN HIGH LOW LOW ADV Bradon WINININ WINININ LOW IN WIN HIGH HIGH WINADV Helen IN LOW WIN IN IN IN WIN WIN INWIN HIGH LOW OUT 13 - Finale, Part 1 Kate INWIN HIGH HIGH HIGH IN IN HIGH HIGH IN OUT 11 - Next Generation Alexander ININ LOW IN IN HIGH IN HIGH HIGH LOW OUT Ken IN IN IN IN LOW LOW HIGH LOW LOW OUT 10 - Project Runway SuperFan! Jeremy IN IN IN LOW WIN HIGH LOW IN OUT 9 - Let's Do Brunch! Karen IN IN IN IN HIGH LOW IN OUT 8 - Having a Field Day Miranda LOW IN LOW LOW IN IN OUT 7 - Shoes First! Sue HIGH IN IN LOW OUT 5 - YOU Choose Your Materials! Sandro LOW HIGH IN WD 4 - Tie the Knot Timothy LOW LOW OUT Kahindo IN OUT 2 - Million Dollar Runway Angela OUT 1 - Sky's The Limit
Scores are based on the Project Runway website : Miranda originally had one of the higher scores, however the judges reconsidered their scores since she had not used enough of the challenge material (the parachute) for her dress. She was told that, despite her outfit being good, she did not follow the rules. Therefore, she could be disqualified and eliminated from the competition. : Because Sandro was missing, all three of the lowest-scoring designers (Miranda, Jeremy, and Sue) were safe. : Before leaving the runway, Heidi told Alexander, Bradon and Miranda that they were close to being the winning team. : Dom was initially called in the bottom along with Jeremy and Ken. However, the bottom three designers were given an extra hour in the workroom to make alterations to their outfit or redesign a new one. The judges gave Dom's second dress such high marks that it was named the second winner of the challenge.
the designer won Project Runway Season 12. The designer was advanced to Fashion Week. The designer won the challenge. The designer had the second highest scores. The designer had one of the highest scores for that challenge, but did not win. The designer had one of the lowest scores for that challenge, but was not eliminated. The designer was in the bottom two, but was not eliminated. The designer lost and was eliminated from the competition. The designer withdrew from the competition. The designer lost, but was saved from elimination by Tim Gunn. +Model Elimination Table Model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Rayuana DS DS DS,AV DS AP DS DS KL DS - DS DS - WINNER (DS) YaBM BM BM,KB BM BM AV AV BM BM - BM AV AV AV Ji Young AP AP - AP SW AP AP AP AP - APJL JL JL Cameron KB KB - KB KL KP KP KP KP - KPBM - BM MollySW KP HC,KP KP HC HC HC HC HC - HC HC HC OUT Roberta HC JB JB,KL JB KP JB JB KB JL - JL OUT Laura KL KL - KL AV KL KL DS KL - AVOUT NastasiaTW HC - HC ML BM BM AV AV - OUT Briana JB JL AP,JL JL JL JL JL JB JB - OUT ShayaML ML - ML JB ML ML JL OUT Liliana JL SW - SW DS KB KB OUT Jessica AV AV - AV KBOUT ViktoriaSM SM SM,SW SMOUT Sophie KP TW TW,MLOUT Jillian KM KMOUT SierraABOUT The model won Project Runway Season 12. The model wore the winning design that challenge. The model wore the design with the second highest scores. The model wore the design with one of the highest scores. The model wore the design that had one of the lowest scores. The model wore the design that landed in the bottom two. The model wore the losing design that challenge. The model was eliminated. In episode 10, the models were not needed in the challenge.
Models Rayuana Aleyce Ya Bi Ji Young Baek Cameron Corrigan Molly Fletcher Roberta Little Laura O'Neall Nastasia Ohl Briana Holmer Shaya Ali Liliana Nova Jessica Solis Viktoria Pleshakova Sophie Lloyd Jillian Billingham Sierra Illig
Designer Legend Alexander Pope: AP Alexandria von Bromssen: AV Angela Bacskocky: AB Bradon McDonald: BM Dom Streater: DS Helen Castillo: HC Jeremy Brandrick: JB Justin LeBlanc: JL Kahindo Mateene: KM Karen Batts: KB Kate Pankoke: KP Ken Laurence: KL Miranda Kay Levy: ML Sandro Masmanidi: SM Sue Waller: SW Timothy Westbrook: TW
Episodes
Episode 1: Sky's The Limit Original airdate: July 18, 2013
In the Season 12 opener, the designers arrive on an airport runway and then must create looks from parachute materials. Kate Pankoke from Season 11 was voted to come on the show by fans. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Kate Bosworth WINNER: Bradon ELIMINATED: Angela
Episode 2: Million Dollar Runway Original airdate: July 25, 2013
Designers create looks paired with precious jewels. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Eric Daman WINNER: Kate ELIMINATED: Kahindo
Episode 3: An Unconventional Coney Island Original airdate: August 1, 2013
Working in pairs, designers must give away samples of frozen yogurt while asking the samplers for words to describe the yogurt. The pairs must choose three of the words as inspiration for their designs and then create an outfit using unconventional materials won by playing carnival games at Coney Island. Teams Alexander and Justin Alexandria and Dom Bradon and Karen Helen and Kate Jeremy and Ken Miranda and Timothy Sandro and Sue
Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Kelly Osbourne WINNER: Helen ELIMINATED: Timothy
Episode 4: Tie the Knot Original airdate: August 8, 2013
The contestants must create a look incorporating bow ties provided by Tie The Knot organization. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Jesse Tyler Ferguson WINNER: Bradon WITHDREW: Sandro Despite being safe from elimination, Sandro got into a fight with Zac Posen on the runway about his design. He then went back to the waiting room and got into a verbal altercation with Helen and Ken, at which point he stormed out. Tim Gunn informed the judges that Sandro was missing, which led to all three of the lowest-scoring designers (Miranda, Jeremy, and Sue) being safe. Sandro later apologized to Helen and Ken for his behavior during the next challenge before he went home.
Episode 5: YOU Choose Your Materials! Original airdate: August 15, 2013
Working in small teams, the designers have to use items from two of three retailers as their material to create a luxurious collection. The stores were a vintage wallpaper store, a party supply/homewares store, and a food market.
Team MembersThe Places They Chose To Get MaterialsJeremy, Karen, KateParty/Home Goods Store & Food MarketBradon, Alexander, MirandaWallpaper Store & Party/Home Goods StoreDom, Helen, JustinWallpaper Store & Food MarketAlexandria, Ken, SueWallpaper Store & Party/Home Goods Store
Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: June Ambrose WINNER: Jeremy ELIMINATED: Sue
Episode 6: Let's Go Glamping! Original airdate: August 22, 2013
The designers go on a luxury overnight camping trip, with campsite surroundings serving as style inspirations for this challenge. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Allison Williams WINNER: Alexandria SAVED: Justin
Episode 7: Shoes First! Original airdate: August 29, 2013
The designers have to create a look inspired by shoes from the Marie Claire shoe closet. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Kaley Cuoco & Anne Fulenwider WINNER: Helen ELIMINATED: Miranda
Episode 8: Having a Field Day Original airdate: September 5, 2013
The designers have to create a high-end performance wear for Heidi Klum's New Balance line, but the challenge time is not the same for everyone as they have to display their athleticism skills to earn some extra working time. Dom and Justin both won one extra hour of work because of their athletic skills. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Michael Kors WINNER: Helen ELIMINATED: Karen
Episode 9: Let's Do Brunch Original airdate: September 12, 2013
The designers have to create a vibrant look for the Belk shopper, a modern southern woman. The winning look will be sold in Belk Shops and online. Dom, Ken & Jeremy were all the bottom and the judges decided to give them one hour to change or make their garments into stunning pieces. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Stacy Keibler & John Thomas WINNERS: Bradon & Dom ELIMINATED: Jeremy
Episode 10: Project Runway SuperFan! Original airdate: September 19, 2013
The designers have to create a look for the Project Runway SuperFan! Judges: Heidi Klum, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Zanna Roberts Rassi (sitting in for Nina Garcia), Erin Fetherston WINNER: Helen ELIMINATED: Ken
Episode 11: Next Generation... Original airdate: September 26, 2013
The designers get their inspiration from young next generation personalities, who are making a difference. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Peter Som WINNER: Dom ELIMINATED: Alexander & Kate
Episode 12: Butterfly Effect Original airdate: October 3, 2013
The designers are on pins and needles when they're affected by a previous double elimination. In a fashion test, they must take a risk and spin out an avant-garde look inspired by butterflies. As a twist, and for the first time ever on Project Runway, the designers are given a second "make it work" challenge: to take a previous losing look from the season and transform it into a winning look. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Emmy Rossum