Michelle lesniak, the portland designer who won project runway season 11, became the world champion of the seventh and final. Other national designers for saturdayss show include project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniak from portland, oregon. A new interview with project runway season 11 winner. Apr 15, 2019 daniel esquivel, project runway season 11 daniel esquivel made it all the way to the top four before being eliminated from season nine, but then returned for season 11. She now lives and works in portland, oregon, and has a studio in the city. In 2019, michelle lesniak returned for a third time to compete in project runway all stars season 7 against worldwide project runway winners. Michelles final collection included some delightfully creative pieces. Michelle lesniak franklin got her last kill on project runway. Project runway all stars season 4 is the fourth season of the project runway spinoff series project runway all stars. She said the show has given her fashion career a wonderful boost. Michelle obama wears american designer, project runway. Michelle lesniak franklin, a 34yearold clothing designer from portland, ore. Michelle lesniak, project runways season 11 winner is known for her strong aesthetic, quick wit, sassy mouth, mullet and tattoos.
The runway lifer has appeared on project runway seasons 11 and 12 as well as all stars season 4. The season 11 champion talks to thr about the shows first teams edition and why she nearly quit at one point. Project runway winner michelle lesniak franklin reveals whats. After a rollercoaster of a season that forced the competitors to design around christmas, cats, cyndi lauper and more, we now have another legendary name to add to. Season 11 of project runway gave michelle lesniak the opportunity of a lifetime. The hollywood reporter the season 11 champion talks to thr about the shows first teams edition and why she nearly quit at one point. Michelle obama wears american designer, project runway winner christian siriano. Michelle lesniak franklin project runway season 11 posts. Every season of project runway, ranked from worst to best.
Kate pankoke, a designer from season 11 returned to compete once again for the grand prize. See more ideas about project runway, runway and fashion. Michelle lesniak franklin, project runway season 11 winner. Ese azenabor, project runway winner michelle lesniak among. In the end, michelle lesniak franklin was declared the winner of project runway season 11 after an upanddown season. Project runway season 12 is the twelfth season of the television show project runway, appearing on lifetime. Determined to jumpstart her career in fashion, michelle tried out for project runway, landing a spot on season 11. Michelle lesniak franklin was crowned the winner of project runway season 11, after all three designers showed their collections in the final runway show at lincoln center in front of the usual judges plus guest judge michael kors. Lesniak won runway season 11, and competed against sholokhov in all stars season 4, but she was eliminated right before the finale, which shattered her confidence. Project runway crowns michelle lesniak franklin its eleventhseason winner by elizabeth kwiatkowski, 042620 project runway crowned michelle lesniak franklin its eleventhseason winner during thursday nights finale broadcast of the lifetime fashion design competition. After competing in project runway all stars season 4 and season 7. After consistently wowing the judges all season long with her geek chic aesthetic, the portland, oregon native.
After nearly being cut, michelle lesniak franklin was named the champion of season 11 project runway. Michelle lesniak franklin was the winner of season 11. Apr 26, 20 michelle lesniak franklin got her last kill on project runway. Michelle lesniak, portland fashion designer and project runway season 11 winner. Apr 29, 20 michelle lesniak franklin, a 34yearold clothing designer from portland, ore. Nearly voted off, michelle fought back to reveal one of the most cohesive and distinctive collections seen on project runway to date. Known for not winning a single challenge during the entire competition, minus the actual finale, of course, jay mccarroll dipped into filmmaking while trying to get his design career going. Michelle lesniak franklin, project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniak franklin was the winner of season 11.
Dec 19, 2017 michelle lesniak, project runways season 11 winner is known for her strong aesthetic, quick wit, sassy mouth, mullet and tattoos. My top favorite pick from michelles winning collection on project runway. While franklin struggled throughout the first part of the season she always seemed to be on the losing team she was finally able to shine as the designers were able to show more of their own aesthetic. Her line is currently being sold in two boutiques in portland and on her website. This is the official page for michelle lesniak franklin, season 11 project runway winner and. Project runway winner michelle lesniak stays firmly. Jun 06, 20 project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniak franklin talks about how the hp envy ultrabook has changed her creative process at experience intel. Kate pankoke, a designer from season 11 returned to compete once again for the. The winner of project runway all stars season 7 is. Not because of the title she belongs to but how she pursue that title to stay as real to her soul a. Project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniak franklin talks about how the hp envy ultrabook has changed her creative process at experience intel.
The lone wolf was crowned the winner of the teamthemed 11th season, besting fellow finalists stanley hudson and patricia. Jun 11, 2018 season 11 of project runway gave michelle lesniak the opportunity of a lifetime. It features 14 designers from previous seasons of the original series with alyssa milano returning as both host and judge. Project runway 11 winner michelle lesniak franklin youtube. From emotion to fashion is the motto of michelle lesniak, the project runway season 11 winner what a wonderful designer she is. Her season and her looks just werent all that memorable to us. She works in her southeast portland studio, above, and also travels to do. Michelle lesniak franklin named project runway winner. Jul 03, 2018 project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniaks emotive fashion fashion with a purpose. In 2018, amanda valentine and stanley hudson competed in project runway all stars season 6, with amanda placing 11th and stanley being the runnerup. Michelle lesniak franklin project runway season 11, portland, or. From emotion to fashion is the motto of michelle lesniak what a wonderful designer she is. Michelle lesniak franklin project runway season 11 home. Apr 26, 20 by gina scarpa on last nights finale of project runway, the judges named portland based designer michelle lesniak franklin the winner of season 11.
Daniel esquivel, project runway season 11 daniel esquivel made it all the way to the top four before being eliminated from season nine, but then returned for season 11. Project runway season 18 winner geoffrey mac on his trip down. Project runway winners, then and now where designers are. Her project runway victory was especially sweet, given that in the first several weeks of the season, she was on teams that consistently lost. The season began airing on july 18, 20 with 15 designers competing to become the next great american designer. Michelle lesniak, portland or project runway, textiles fashion.
Michelle lesniak, season 11 season 11 of project runway gave michelle lesniak the opportunity of a lifetime. Congratulations to project runway season 11 winner, michelle lesniak franklin. Mar 30, 2019 lesniak won runway season 11, and competed against sholokhov in all stars season 4, but she was eliminated right before the finale, which shattered her confidence. Mar 28, 2019 michelle lesniak, the portland designer who won project runway season 11, became the world champion of the seventh and final season of the spinoff, project runway all stars. Michelle lesniak franklin project runway season 11. This is the official page for michelle lesniak franklin, season 11. Project runway crowns michelle lesniak franklin its eleventhseason winner by elizabeth kwiatkowski, 042620 project runway crowned michelle lesniak franklin its eleventhseason winner during thursday nights finale broadcast of. Jan 10, 2019 michelle lesniak has experienced some changes since returning to portland after winning season 11 of project runway. Michelle lesniak franklin for the 11th season, project runway organized the designers into teams for each of the challenges. Kameyama got the title of project runway winner in november 2017 over. Project runway winner michelle lesniak stays firmly planted. Michelle lesniak has experienced some changes since returning to portland after winning season 11 of project runway. All of the challenges were group challenges, which made the season quite different from any other.
The lone wolf was crowned the winner of the teamthemed 11th season. Project runway season 18 winner geoffrey mac on his trip. Zac posen was now a judge, while michael kors departed the show because of his hectic schedule. Despite her lack of formal training, her daring looks gave her an edge in the competition. After weeks of team challenges on project runway 20, we came down to the final runway show during mercedesbenz fashion week on project runway season 11 last night and the judges picked a winner from the collections of stanley, michelle and patricia. Apr 25, 20 michelle lesniak franklin named project runway winner.
Project runway winner michelle lesniak franklin reveals. Project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniak lo stilista. Mccarroll won the first season of project runway in 2005. May 19, 20 the intel experience invades nyc with gaming, handson fun and an interactive conversation with project runway 11 winner michelle lesniak franklin. Michelle lesniak franklin from project runway winners. In addition to alyssa milano both georgina chapman and isaac mizrahi return as judges for this season. Michelle lesniak franklin, a 34yearold clothing designer. Project runway winner michelle discusses daniel feud. This left just michelle and dmitry in the running for the title of world champion, and even the judges seemed surprised by their decision. Michelle s final collection included some delightfully creative pieces. Portland designer wins project runway all stars final season.
The season began airing on january 24, 20 with 16 designers competing to become the next great american designer. Michelle wowed both judges and viewers with her tenacity. Fashion 101fashion historyrunway fashionautumn fashionfashion outfits. Project runway winners, then and now where designers. Michelle lesniak franklin of portland, oregon the city that also gave us season 5 winner leanne marshall and season 8s gretchen jones is officially the winner of project runway season 11. This is the official page for michelle lesniak franklin, season 11 project runway winner and founderdesigner of ml.
Project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniak lo. Following the competition, franklin changed the name of her line michelle is well to au clothing. I have no time to watch the episodes, but i have time to be snarky about the final products that wander down the runway. Michelle lesniak franklin, season 11, then and now. The intel experience invades nyc with gaming, handson fun and an interactive conversation with project runway 11 winner michelle lesniak franklin.
Not because of the title she belongs to but how she pursue that title to stay as real to her soul as she possibly can. Project runway crowns michelle lesniak franklin its. Project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniaks emotive fashion fashion with a purpose. Project runway season 11 is the eleventh season of the television show project runway, appearing on lifetime. Tv fashion correspondent and marie claires senior fashion editor zanna roberts rassi returns to mentor contestants. But before we get to all that, theres several things to discuss. Supermodel heidi klum and marie claire fashion director nina garcia returned as judges this season. Some of the celebrity guest judges for project runway all stars season 4 are emmy award nominee laverne cox of orange is the new black, emmy winner debra messing who has a new television show the mysteries of laura, modern family s ariel winter, academy award winner mira sorvino. Apr 15, 2019 michelle lesniak franklin, project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniak franklin was the winner of season 11. Daniel esquivel, project runway season 11 project runway. Following the competition, franklin changed the name of her line michelle is well. Project runway premiered 15 years ago today and, in honor of the occasion, we are checking in on the winners of the competition show to see what they are doing now of course, christian siriano.
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