Though they started in the same place, the designers have all taken very different and sometimes surprising paths.
People loved seeing his designs and his personality on the show.
McCarroll was struggling so much that he was homeless.
“I haven’t been living anywhere for two years,” he said.
“I sleep at other people’s houses.
I sleep here (his studio) if I’m drunk.”
“The film followed McCarroll’s year-long journey to prepare for the runway show.
I guess he was acting that way to get to become more famous.”
He came back for “Project Runway: All-Stars” in 2013.
For a while, he worked as the head designer for theLA brand Fluxus.
He quickly impressed both the judges and viewers during Season 4, earning first place in the competition.
He’s also even been featured inTimes Top 100.
“I auditioned when I was 20.
I was a kid.
Those decisions you make so early shouldn’t shape your entire career.”
Fortunately for Siriano, he’s had a lot of other career-defining moments since “Project Runway.”
Speaking to Elle, Siriano questioned why more designers don’t have inclusive sizing.
“Why wouldn’t you do that?!
Do we not want to triple the business?”
You want to look cute in a dress, and you’re a size 26?
Why not?!"
Since then, she’s gained a lot of well-deserved recognition as a bridal designer.
She even designed her wedding gown for her 2018Wyoming elopement.
You won’t be able to get it out of your head!"
According toInsider, Henderson focused on creating sustainable fashion after his time on the show.
But, recently, Henderson’s career has gone in an unexpected direction.
In 2019 he became the lead designer for an Idaho-based company.
They make wearable mermaid tails!
“I live in a whimsical world.
Lesniak struggled throughout Season 11, which focused on putting the designers in team prefs.
One of her main goals after winning was building her team.
“It’s time for an expansion and to take over the world,” she said.
She planned to start her world domination from Portland.
Instead of leaving, sheopened her own boutiquein Portland, although it is currently closed.
After such an impressive display, it should be no surprise that he won the whole competition.
Luz was only 21 and a recent graduate when she came on the series.
Although her designs were quite impressive, the pressure of the competition proved to be too much for her.
Duringan interviewon the series, she said, “I don’t know if I can do that.
I want to prepare myself more.”
After talking over her concerns with Tim Gunn, the designer decided to bow out of the competition early.
It seems like taking the time she needed paid off well.
In 2017, Tipton opened up toPeopleabout getting gastric bypass surgery.
While still a body-positive advocate, she had a health scare that made her want to lose weight.
“It had nothing to do with how big I am.
