Me: Wow that is a crazy schedule for sure! I cant tell you how honored it is to be here chatting with you! Along with Mondo Guerra and Carolina O'Neill, Valentine helped with season 14 Project Runway casting. The fashion community produces gray sweatpants and an oversized hoody and slaps a label on it with the words unisex and calls it a day, but queer people are so much more than that. My phone rang a few minutes later and it was one of his moms, enthusiastically setting up the time to meet. Follow Sara Pagones on Twitter, @spagonesadvocat. And ultimately he got sent home by Hawwaa, the season's underdog. (Photo courtesy of Lifetime), An Abita Springs teenager, Tieler James (standing at back, third from right), is one of 12 contestants on the second season of 'Project Runway Junior' on Lifetime. Me: Mr. Tom, I love that. GJ: Olivia Holt FINAL FASHION SHOW PRESENTATION ORDER: #1: Chelsea (transition from androids to nature) #2: Chris (NY) #3: Izzy (shapes & silhouettes of track uniforms) #4: Hawwaa (circus) ELIM. But she said the best part of having been on the show is when she's out with her brother, James Valentine of Maroon 5, people want to take a picture with both of them. The pressure is intense, as one more elimination is looming. Even though I know a good bit there is still a ton of information that I dont know and that I want to learn. As we watched this all unfold, it came time for Tim to meet designer Tieler James and his two moms. She debuted her contemporary womenswear collection at the Summer/Summer New York Fashion Week in 2014 and is currently developing new pieces for her online retail brand EMME NY on her studio website. The one-day upcycle challenge had everyone testing their craftsmanship and emerging successful, except for Tyler Neasloney who was eliminated not because he threw major shade at host-judge Karlie Kloss but because his outfit was labeled least innovative. I am 15 years old and a full time student at NOCCA in New Orleans. TVLine is a part of Penske Media Corporation. People. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. He had previously competed on the show "Threads" and did well, encouraging him to move forward to Project Runway Junior. Hawaas are actually interesting. Project Runway Junior showcases a freshman class of young designers, ages 13 to 17, mentored by Emmy Award-winner Tim Gunn who co-hosts with supermodel Hannah Davis. I had often wondered if Project Runway could get any gayer, and then Drag Race comes on the air. Shes produced content for the likes of Culture Trip, WhatCulture and Prague.TV and started writing for Screen Rant in 2019 firstly as a news writer before progressing onto writing mini-features. He has served as a judge on "Project Runway Junior," and he took over Tim Gunn's role as mentor starting on season 17 of "Project Runway." The designer has also dressed a slew of celebrities including Angelina Jolie, Rihanna, Michelle Obama, Kim Kardashian, and Gigi Hadid, to name a few. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. Husband, Dad, Artist, and Professor here in Jackson, MI. - Tieler or Hawwaa (Season 2, Episode 9) _ Lifetime-tTzqbzFnrac. Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Garsaud has had more than a few career highlights already. As for Van Gogh it just felt natural to work off of him, as a person, and his art work. Me: McQueen was a genius. So when I returned back to school, I was very lost in everything but it wasn't hard to get back into the groove at my school. Abita Springs teen scores spot on 'Project Runway Junior', Chelsea Brasted, columnist, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. So I think the judges got it completely wrong what a shame. The then 21-year-old Luz had been doing well on "Project Runway" Season 7, and was obviously quite talented, but she completely lost her confidence during a challenge in which the designers. Tieler - 14 - New Orleans, LA - mother Tahmi (Tieler, in 2016 was a contestant on Project Runway: Junior) Guest Judge: Gina Kelly (Fashion Director, Seventeen Magazine) WINNER: Tieler; Episode 6: Monster Mash Up. 2:45. they seem so sweet and i just loved their style on the show (her work and her clothes). To see the infra- structure of some of the worlds greatest designers was amazing! And then Garsaud appears. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Garg showcased one of her collections at NYFW Spring/Summer 2016. Project Runway: Junior is a spinoff of the hitreality TV contest Project Runway which sees budding fashion designers compete against each other in a series of weekly challenges. She has also dressed Lauren Strogoff, Tara Lipinski, and Shiri Appleby. Top 3: Cartier, Tieler and Rene. Original airdate: December 4, 2014 Challenge: Create a look of two monsters mashed together for inspiration. Tieler selfies with a young fan ), thejudges couldnt decide which of the other two in-danger contestants, Hawwaa or Tieler, should join her. Helen Armitage is a freelance writer based in the UK who has been writing online since late 2013. Actress Alyssa Milano also made a guest appearance during the season. You have permission to edit this article. Project Runway Junior: With Zachary Fernandez, Samantha Cobos, Brandi Vicks, Zach Lindsey. Cast your vote below, thendrop a comment with your reasoning. Me: Most of the artists and designers that I know have the same issues with ADHD, were constantly on, wired, and looking for whats next. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Overall though Im really just inspired by things in my life whether its women (which is always a constant in my collections), nature, architecture, art, really anything. I was never pushed by producers to do or say anything that I did not want to, nor to interact with others in ways I wouldn't have otherwise. To ensure that everything that happened on the show was properly documented, contestants were only allowed to speak to each other when on camera. From cancer research to robotics engineering to fashion design, Meet some of the most accomplished teens of the Valley. Heres a recap of this weeks runway show, in case you need a refresher: So heres my question: Which designer do you hope winsthat coveted final spot in the finale runway show? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. There is now 6 left on Project Runway jr., this season 2, and when I first tuned into this series I was filled with doubt. The women's fashion line is a mixture of vintage finds reconstructed with her designs: She calls it "Flygirl's fashion gumbo. Additionally, Siriano designed affordable shoes and handbags for Payless and has partnered with a makeup line for Victoria's Secret and clothing and accessories with Lane Bryant, Disney, Puma, Speigel, and more. And it had to finally be Christian Siriano who was like "ok listen Tieler, without the embroidery these are just basic shapes". this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. "It was like a big family, a dysfunctional family, but a nice family," he said. A subreddit to discuss Project Runway! Bravo TV's 'Project Runway' is back after a short holiday break and is totally killing 2020 with an interesting, drama-filled episode. This subreddit is in no way associated with Bravo, it's run by fans for fans. TJ: A typical day on set is very wild. They put you to work and get you in the groove of working and then all of a sudden its lunch and you dont have a choice, you have to eat. JT: After I finish high school I really want to go to college. The show made Garsaud realize a few things about himself: "I underestimate myself a lot. Also I love that because this is PR Junior the judges are a little more sugarcoated with their comments. The designers were described by Tim Gunn as "kids [who] have grown up watching this show" (Project Runway). Any clothing with intricate patterns was also not allowed, as it can mirage on camera and be distracting. I look up to Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garons and Yohji Yamamoto because they are two incredible people that have literally broke into the Europeans fashion circuit and continually don't care what people have to say about them. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. Professionally, he's debuted yearly collections on his website where he begins "from multiple, simultaneous perspectives providing a novel sensory experience.". Now she currently directs her namesake line. I started working in the fashion industry at the age of fifteen when I was a finalist on Lifetime's first season of "Project Runway Junior". hawaa went to Fashion Institute of Technology and graduated in 2021 with a focus in childrens wear :) their thesis was on gender neutral childrens clothes. . Though Mood was closed to the public during "Project Runway: Junior" filming, contestants had to enter the shop by going up a back elevator so that passersby could not see who was competing on the show before the cast list was released. You see the clock in the work room, but it doesnt really give us an idea as to how the day goes due to the heavy editing of the show. Everyone is giving it their all to advance to the next round but also to win a trip to Italy. And ultimately he got sent home by Hawwaa, the season's underdog. So how long were you in New York City for the filming? Deatherage originally appeared on season 10 and returned for All Stars season 4. Even so, he didn't make the cut last year, the first season for "Project Runway Junior," and had to give it another try this year. It was so unlike the incredible and very modern things he was turning out early in the season. Clothing with large brand names or logos was not allowed, as well as shirts with any kind of text. Castilloappeared on season 12and returned forAll Stars. Press J to jump to the feed. He went from completely dominating the competition in the first half and producing some of the best work on PR ever imo to completely falling flat on his face in the last few episodes. Who are you rooting for in the new season? Leanne Marshall won season five. The designers are tasked to create a transitional look that takes a woman on the go from day to night. I was constantly tormented by others boys for being who I am and it really sucked, but my moms really made it better. When he moved to New York in 2012 from his home state of Wyoming, Tyler began taking fashion more seriously. Tieler continued his trend of fit and proportion issues. That jumpsuit looks like a clown suit that Nancy might have made. He's contributed to many fashion shows for local, national, and international audiences and organizations, but mostly he's working on his designs: He says he's trying his best to balance his "local, island style clothing with modern, fashion-forward designs.". If you watched Thursdays episode, you know that the much-hyped double elimination turned out to be a bit of a misdirect. The season 4 contestant spent several years as a design director of the women's Black Label collection at Ralph Lauren, before leaving to travel the world with her husband, Lewaa. On Hawwaa's first look; the back and the front are so distinctively different that I thought it I should show both. Or is it Tieler, whose own personal style could best be described as Cabbage Patch chic? Me: I love that, Im totally adding it to my lecture! Ruby, who would later appear during season 16 of The Voice alongside her father Patrick McAloon, was the first young designer eliminated from the competition. The second season of the American reality television series Project Runway: Junior premiered on December 22, 2016 on Lifetime. edit: Tieler James (deadname, do not use to my knowledge) is trans and uses she/they pronouns, and goes by Thyme! Challenge: Create a fencing-inspired avant-garde look. Being creative on-demand is a challenge for some of my students in the studio. TJ: Growing up with two moms in the south and being gay was definitely not the easiest. Occasionally, we'd stop filming in the middle of our workroom time and return the next day in the same outfits for continuity's sake. The designers were described by Tim Gunn as "kids [who] have grown up watching this show" ( Project Runway ). #ProjectRunwayJuniorFind out more about Project Runway Junior and meet the designers:http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway-junior?cmpid=Social_YouTube_PRJuniorSubscribe for more from Project Runway Junior and other great Lifetime shows:http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=LifetimeEnjoy more Project Runway on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvAOsBfvt4jDhJBg4uOIa0IHBiM84CtVKLike the official Project Runway Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/projectrunway?cmpid=Social_YouTube_PRFBCheck out exclusive Lifetime content:Website - http://www.mylifetime.com/postsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifetimeTwitter - https://twitter.com/lifetimetvProject Runway: JuniorSeason 2Episode 9Finale, Part 1In \"Project Runway Junior\" a new generation of fashionistas, ages 13 to 17, will be mentored by Tim Gunn in their quest to be the next big name in fashion. - Tieler or Hawwaa? Since I was always on my ADD medicine I was never hungry, so I would just sit there on the floor thinking about the garment upstairs. Although we received as much time in the workroom for a challenge as adult "Project Runway" participants, "Junior" contestants were only allowed to be on set between six and eight hours per day. But by the time he's old enough to compete, he hopes to be established as a designer. Whereas the contestants on the parent show are all old enough to vote, Project Runway: Juniors contestants are fashion prodigies with ages ranging between 13 and 17. Christopher Arthur, his costume design instructor, said his student has an eye for details, but he most admires his team effort and humble attitude. She sells her designs to high-end boutiques around the world. For Tyler Neasloney, fashion started out as a hobby. The season 2 winner is now celebrating over 15 years of business with her boutique and clothing line in Houston, Texas. Shes obsessed with dogs too so any films from the sad dog movie genre (Homeward Bound, Marley & Me, etc) make her ugly cry big time but shes still a cold-hearted horror movie fan, ok? How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Sosahas focused mostly on Broadway since his timeas arunner-up in both season 7 andAll Stars season 2: He received two Tony Award nominations for Best Costume Design of a Musical for his works in Porgy and Bess (2012) and Trouble in Mind (2022). There were still a lot of things to do after being cast, including taking a lengthy psychological assessment, establishing a separate bank account for any potential winnings, and participating in various photoshoots and interviews for magazines like Seventeen. The entire store was cleared out except for the "Project Runway: Junior" crew; our guardians, who waited in the stairwell outside the shop and listened to what we were doing; and Mood staff, who were on standby to cut fabric and retrieve notions. He credits his work on productions at NOCCA and classes there with helping him reach that point. Immediately after winning Project Runway season 5, Marshall moved to New York City, where she continues to develop her line today. The Runway liferhas appeared on Project Runway seasons 11 and 12 as well as All Stars season 4. He went from completely dominating the competition in the first half and producing some of the best work on PR ever imo to completely falling flat on his face in the last few episodes. So when they were commenting on Tieler's, Aya Kanai and Kelly Osborne were basically like "this is sodifferent for you Tieler, it shows your range", but their faces clearly read "what is this?". Are either still working in fashion and are they successful? I hear word of a show in Vancouver, BC that will involve some special models, can you tell us about this? Though I've yet to fully recover from Tieler's elimination, I have to admit that the four designers remaining atop Thursday's Project Runway: Junior finale deserved to be there and the proof. Tieler James tielerjamesdesigns Where to find me tielerjamesdesigns Influencer Category Rank #81 in Project Runway Is this your profile? The stakes were pretty high too as they competed for a range of prizes that included a feature in Seventeen magazine, a $25,000 cash prize to start their own fashion line and a full scholarship to the prestigious Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles. And spreading the Runway love around the world, she served as a co-executive producer for Project Runway Vietnam during its first season. Here are the. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. Claim your own profile and join 200K influencers, creators, businesses and experts on influence.co. I have been designing since I was 7 years old and I am self taught with the majority of my sewing skills. But Tieler grew from that experience and he wants to use his position and influence as a designer to combat LGBT bullying and bring awareness to the troubles LBGT youth face. TJ: Right now Im currently working on my autumn/winter 2017 collection "Jeanne d'Arc" for Vancouver Fashion week and this is my all-time favorite collection. Me: I end my presentation on Van Gogh with this quote from him: I would sooner perish of passion than die of boredom. Strong words from a very creative man. A few weeks ago, we were catching up on this season of Lifetimes Project Runway Junior. Project Runway: Junior Archives - Previously.TV - previously.tv (Taken from BN library) As part one of the finale aired, one question on everyone's mind was whether Tieler or Hawwaa would make it through. Cartier: Aya said their mouths dropped open when this walked the runway and she loves the ombre effect. There are no second chances. Tieler has already achieved success in the public eye, but here in the classroom, he is just another student ready for the next assignment," Arthur said. Talk to me about your experience with him on the show. TJ: Art has always been an influence in my life. Tim Gunn and Hannah Jeter host the competition. It featured twelve teen designers aged between 13 and 17. So while everyone is learning moles of atoms and all that fun stuff, Im sitting on the runway with the other contestants doing school work on our own while we are supervised by a teacher provided by the show. As the "Tim Gunn Save" of season 13 and a returning contestant on Project Runway All Stars 6, Glover says, "the days of going outside without makeup or not looking decent are long gone." From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. 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