Project Runway Winners That Fell Off The Face Of The Earth

One day you’re in and the next you’re out. For winners of the long-running design competition series “Project Runway,” leaving the final runway with a huge prize package seems like the beginning of a successful career. Unfortunately, not every winner gets to make it to New York Fashion Week a second time.
For these former “Project Runway” stars, the fashion industry has been less than kind. And while some have simply shifted their focus to fashion instruction, others have left the industry completely: here are the “Project Runway” winners that fell off the face of the earth.

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Irina Shabayeva | 0:00
Gretchen Jones | 1:14
Jay McCarroll | 2:26
Michelle Lesniak | 3:39
Jeffrey Sebelia | 4:50
Dom Streater | 6:09
Ashley Nell Tipton | 7:08
Erin Robertson | 8:31
Kentaro Kameyama | 9:28

[TheList]

Who was your favorite winner on "Project Runway"?

[LilySayyy]

Can we blame Jay for declining the money??? Not being associated with Weinstein is his true prize

[onwednesdayswewearpink]

Mondo was robbed, not Gretchens fault, but I never understood why the judges loved her boring clothes

[avastinnett]

I was so sad to read of Chris March's death in 2019. He was a talented designer with such an infectious spirit.

[nubianfx]

its actually sad how being supremely talented at something does not always guarantee success.

[jeng]

The only winner that I recognize that career has flourished is Christian Siriano.

[rchlletters]

It’s kind of like winning is a curse…apparently until recently all the “winners” had no ownership rights for their designs for anything they did. Tim Gunn had to quit to get them to change that and he forced them to make it retroactive to the first contract any designer contestant had with them. They agreed but then reneged and he had to quit a second time to force it to happen.

[patriciahazeltine]

Not a finalist, but I really enjoy following Gunnar Deatheridge, and have even purchased one of his patterns for a stylish jacket.

[ronnieosullivan]

I love Tim, he says it like it is sugar coats

[laurelbushman]

If anything, this shows how difficult and complicated the road to "major success" is for creative people.

[EviMlcak]

When Gretchen won I was FURIOUS for months. As for that Jeffrey individual with the unsightly tatoo around the neck, another one.

[beckyshell]

I never understood how they judge the contestants. One time they criticize them because they make something boring then when they do out there they tell them to make something that is timeless and classic. Frankly, the high-end designers seem to do things that most people could never or would never wear.

[hirokoconut]

Dom and Mondo were so talented.

Christian was not my favorite when he was on the show but he grew so much since his win. He has a very inclusive pov for his collections and marketed himself very well, he also seems very approachable and humble (but with a bit of attitude to show his personality) - I am so happy to see his success today.

[Scott-en-tot]

Laura Bennett wasn't a villain, and she wasn't making up false accusations about Jeffrey, she was concerned he hadn't followed the rules and said something. They investigated and determined he was okay. Jeffrey was a jerk.

[marriejames]

I’ve always wondered about Dom. Thanks for the update.

[midnightmilkman]

Like American idol or America's Next Top Model does not mean a guarantee that you will be a big Superstar

[ScaryClarey]

Uli❣ Plus Anthony Williams, Dmitry, Christian and Char. Oh wait - just Finale winners? Then Anthony, Dimitri and Christian. But Uli has always been my favorite. 😁

[mariejane]

How come they all just don't come together and open up a business and take these mean people down

[kcpopoo]

I agree with Tim on Ashley's win. She had good designs in the show but her final collection was terrible. The fact that they gave her the win felt condescending.

[Jiorgiapeach]

Let’s be real- it’s a very fun show but the vast majority of designers were pretty awful. The only consistently great designer out of all
Of the seasons was Kentaro.