Project Runway is now casting for Season 8! Emily Hardy, Casting Director for the production company Bunim-Murray is looking for fashion designers for the upcoming Season 8 of the series. Texas has been blessed with a lot of talent on the show, but so far, no one from Austin has made it – let’s see if we can change that Austin Fashion Designers!
> Click here to apply to be on Project Runway - Keep us posted!
Melissa and met Tim Gunn during our last trip to New York Fashion Week. We interviewed him after the Anna Sui show and he discussed his thoughts on Anna’s fashion-forward collection.
> Click here to see our coverage of the Anna Sui Fall 2010 Collection and see Tim’s take on her career and designs.
Here is a list of Texas Fashion Designers who have made it to Project Runway:
 Chloe Dao – Houston
Chloe Dao has been a huge success since she won Project Runway Season 2. She has her own Houston boutique www.lot8online.com, a clothing line on QVC, and she designs a set of computer and travel luggage for Nuo Tech. Chloe is a member of our Fashion Industry Directory, so check out Chloe’s Spotlight Portfolio.
> Project Runway Bio – Winner! |
 Elisa Jimenez – El Paso
Elisa competed in Project Runway Season 4. Elisa uses writing, drawing, painting, performance art, installation, and fashion to express herself artistically. She is a very successful independent designer with many celebrity clients and currently resides in New Mexico.
> Project Runway Bio |
Marion Lee – Tyler
Marion Lee is a graduate of Parson’s School of Design in New York City and was a contestant on Season 4. He has shown his collections several seasons in New York and currently resides in Dallas where he is partners in a home decor boutique called Grange Hall Urban Flower. He also continues to design for private clients.
> Project Runway Bio |
 Jerrell Scott – Houston
Season 5 contestant Jerrell Scott lives in LA where he has launched a men’s and women’s collection. Even though he wasn’t in the final three he was still able to show his collection at Bryant Park.
> Project Runway Bio |
 Louise Black – Dallas
Louise Black was on Season 6 last year and has a popular following on Esty.com as a fashion and accessory designer. Her unique gothic designs and vintage collection has an impressive following. She’s on Esty at www.etsy.com/shop/louiseblack.
> Project Runway Bio |
 Shirin Askari – Richardson
Shirin Askari made it to episode 9 of Project Runway Season 6. Shirin went graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Fashion Design. She recently held a runway show in Dallas. You can see the show and view her fall collection on her web site at www.shirinaskaristore.com
> Project Runway Bio |
 Amy Sarabi – Plano
A regular fan favorite, Amy Sarabi hails from Plano but currently resides in Oakland, CA. Amy is on the current Season 7 but was voted out on March 18. She has a web site but no collection online yet.
> Project Runway Bio |
 Mila Hermanovski – Dallas
Mila has a degree in Apparel Design from Rhode Island School of Design and has made it to the final cut for Project Runway Season 7. She currently has a business called Brave New Frock based out of LA.
> Project Runway Bio |
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Project Runway is now casting for Season 8! Emily Hardy, Casting Director for the production company Bunim-Murray is looking for fashion designers for the upcoming Season 8 of the series. Texas has been blessed with a lot of talent on the show, but so far, no one from Austin has made it – let’s see if we can change that Austin Fashion Designers!
