Project Runway (season 10)


Project Runway Season 10 is the tenth season of the television show Project Runway, appearing on Lifetime. The season began airing on July 19, 2012 with 16 designers competing to become "the next great American designer."
The series began filming on June 15, 2012, launching the season with a fashion show in front of a live audience.
Returning as judges were supermodel Heidi Klum; fashion designer Michael Kors; and Marie Claire fashion director Nina Garcia. Tim Gunn returned as the workroom mentor. This would be the final season that Michael Kors would be a full-time judge, as he later decided he wanted to spend more of his time as a fashion designer as opposed to judging Project Runway.
Lord & Taylor was the exclusive retail sponsor for Project Runway's 10th season and has merchandised the accessory wall with an assortment of products. In addition, Lord & Taylor hosted a challenge episode for the designers and for consumers on Fashion's Night Out at its flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Melissa Fleis, Christopher Palu and Elena Slivnyak competed in Project Runway All Stars in 2013. Melissa placed 9th, Christopher placed 4th, and Elena placed 3rd.
In 2014, Gunnar Deatherage, Fabio Costa, Sonjia Williams and Dmitry Sholokhov appeared in Project Runway All Stars. Gunnar placed 9th, Fabio placed 5th, Sonjia was the runner-up, and Dmitry won the competition.
In 2018, Melissa Fleis and Fabio Costa both once again returned to compete in Project Runway All Stars. Melissa placed 13th while Fabio was the runner-up.
In 2019, Dmitry Sholokhov returned for a third time to compete in Project Runway All Stars alongside worldwide Project Runway winners. He was the runner-up of the season.

Contestants

Designers

Sources:
DesignerAgeHometownPlace of ResidencePlace Finished
Beatrice Guapo16th
Lantie Foster15th
Andrea Katz14th
Kooan Kosuke13th
Buffi Jashanmal12th
Raul Osorio11th
Nathan Paul10th
Alicia Hardesty9th
Gunnar Deatherage8th
Ven Budhu7th
Elena Slivnyak6th
Sonjia Williams5th
Christopher Palu4th
Melissa Fleis3rd
Fabio CostaRunner-up
Dmitry Sholokhov32''Winner

Models

Episodes

Episode 1: A Times Square Anniversary Party

Original Airdate: July 19, 2012
Original Airdate: July 26, 2012
Original Airdate: August 2, 2012
Designer PairsClientSeason, Finish Position
Elena/BuffiLaura Bennett3, 3rd place
Christopher/AndreaAnya Ayoung-Chee9, Winner
Raul/AliciaMila Hermanovski7, 3rd place
Gunnar/KooanIrina Shabayeva6, Winner
Ven/FabioKenley Collins5, 3rd place
Dmitry/MelissaApril Johnston8, 5th place
Nathan/SonjiaValerie Mayen8, 7th place

This episode ends in a cliffhanger, as Buffi and Melissa awaken the next morning to discover that Andrea's bed is empty and she is gone.

Episode 4: Women on the Go

Original Airdate: August 9, 2012
Original Airdate: August 16, 2012
TeamsDesigners
Team 6Sonjia, Elena, Melissa, Dmitry, Alicia, Raul
Team 5Nathan, Ven, Christopher, Fabio, Gunnar

Original Airdate: August 23, 2012
Original Airdate: August 30, 2012
Original Airdate: September 6, 2012
TeamsBudget
Christopher, Sonjia, Gunnar$684
Dmitry, Elena, Alicia$500
Ven, Melissa, Fabio$800.48

Original Airdate: September 13, 2012
Original Airdate: September 20, 2012
Original Airdate: September 27, 2012
Original Airdate: October 4, 2012
DesignerMakeup Line
DmitryWise Mystic
MelissaArtsy Muse
ChristopherEnchanted Queen
FabioEnchanted Queen
SonjiaSeductive Temptress

Original Airdate: October 11, 2012
Original Airdate: October 18, 2012