Hats Off to You

Competitors were challenged to create a look based on an abstract hat design by Phillip Treacy.

Progress by kClare

David at work

David's rendering

David's finished project

It's A Party

The challenge: to create a wearable outfit using materials found at a local party store.

Caveat: Judges don't appreciate materials that are comparable to fabric!

our muse

David looks for inspiration

kClare's materials

David's materials

kClare's finished product

David's process

David's completed look

Detail of David's work

Larger Than Life

Contestants are given the task to design a commercial look for a spread of Marie Claire.

David's design

David's final project

kClare's final project

And Sew It Begins...

the first challenge asks the designers to recreate a commercial garment into something that expresses their aesthetic.

David at work

garment: a small jean jacket

kClare's work station

garment: knit dress

Juja at work

garment: knit sweater

kClare's final product

knit dress becomes shirt

made herringbone linen skirt with annex fabrics

Juja's finished product

sweater is altered for new look

detail shot of Juja's sweater

David's finished product

jean jacket becomes vest

made plaid skirt

detail image of David's product

Keep checking back!

meet the designers

welcome to the project runway project, where a group of semi-professional amateurs attempt to keep up with the competitions laid out in season 8 of project runway. we LOVE project runway.


kClare, 28

kClare is unhindered by seam allowances, grainlines, and stitch lengths. Nothing will stop this crazy designer from breaking boundaries...or saying exactly what she thinks. Though she's unconventional, her designs tend to be simple and modern. Expect something wild, but totally wearable from kClare this season.











David, 21

David, despite his lack of official training, always finds ways to integrate traditional design elements with modern pops of color and lines. Always ready with a sassy comment he is ready to see what 'hot tranny messes' are coming down the runway this season. Expect some fierce, fresh, and innovative designs from this little upstart kid.









Juja, 32


Juja loves the way a textile can manipulate the eye and enjoys what color can do to a design. A late starter in the "designer game" she considers herself grateful for having a unique aesthetic view. Construction is her biggest challenge and creativity her best friend. Expect to laugh, wonder, and question from Juja this season!








Tina, 20




Tina loves mixing modern fashion into classic silhouettes and vice versa. She prefers her designs to "speak for themselves" than to actually speak herself. Taking a lot of inspiration from Tim Burton, she has a love for the weird. Although seam allowances may occasionally slip her mind, you can expect some interesting and whimsical designs from Tina Bobina!




keep checking back as the designers update. and get ready for a fabulous season!