Project Runway All Stars Season 1 was the first season of Project Runway spin-off series Project Runway: All Stars. It features 13 designers from seasons 1–8 of the original series with a new host, new judges and a new mentor. It premiered on Lifetime on January 5, 2012.
The winner was Season 8 runner up Mondo Guerra, who beat Season 1 fourth place Austin Scarlett and Season 8 fourth place Michael Costello into second and third place respectively. The winning prize was
Judges[]
Model Angela Lindvall serves as the host as well as a judge. Designers Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman are the other recurring judges for the all star series. Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief Joanna Coles mentors the veteran designers. Guest judges include fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg, fictional character Miss Piggy, singer-actress Sutton Foster, model Miranda Kerr, and musician and producer Pharrell Williams.
Contestants[]
Designers[]
 Anthony Williams |
 April Jonhston |
 Austin Scarlett |
 Elisa Jimenez |
 Gordana Gehlhausen |
 Jerell Scott |
 Kara Janx |
 Kenley Collins |
 Michael Costello |
 Mila Hermanovski |
 Mondo Guerra |
 Rami Kashou |
 Sweet P |
| Designer | Hometown | Original Season/Placement | Finish | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondo Guerra | Denver, Colorado | Season 8 (2nd) | Episode 12 | Winner |
| Austin Scarlett | New York, New York | Season 1 (4th) | Episode 12 | Runner Up |
| Michael Costello | Palm Springs, California | Season 8 (4th) | Episode 12 | Third Place |
| Kenley Collins | New York, New York | Season 5 (3rd) | Episode 10 | Fourth Place |
| Jerell Scott | New York, New York | Season 5 (4th) | Episode 9 | Fifth Place |
| Mila Hermanovski | Los Angeles, California | Season 7 (3rd) | Episode 8 | Sixth Place |
| Kara Janx | New York, New York | Season 2 (4th) | Episode 7 | Seventh Place |
| Rami Kashou | Los Angeles, California | Season 4 (2nd) | Episode 6 | Eighth Place |
| Anthony Williams | Atlanta, Georgia | Season 7 (5th) | Episode 5 | Ninth Place |
| April Johnston | Savannah, Georgia | Season 8 (5th) | Episode 4 | Tenth Place |
| Gordana Gehlhausen | San Diego, California | Season 6 (4th) | Episode 3 | Eleventh Place |
| Kathleen "Sweet P" Vaughn | Pasadena, California | Season 4 (5th) | Episode 2 | Twelfth Place |
| Elisa Jimenez | New York, New York | Season 4 (10th) | Episode 1 | Thirteenth Place |
Models[]
- Jessamine Kelley
- Taylor Dean McCausland
- Alejandra Leslie Mancia
- Elaina Williams
- Karli Babcock
- Halie Noel
- Rae Hight
- Lindley Jones
- Tatjana Sinkevica
- Brittany Bass
- Eden Viza
- Kelly Dahlen
- Kelly Brown
Designer Progress[]
- █ The designer won Project Runway All Stars Season 1
- █ The designer was the runner up of Project Runway All Stars Season 1
- █ The designer finished in third place of Project Runway All Stars Season 1
- █ The designer won the challenge
- █ The designer was in the top two for that challenge, but did not win
- █ The designer had one of the highest scores for that challenge, but did not win
- █ The designer had one of the lowest scores for that challenge, but was not eliminated.
- █ The designer was in the bottom two, but was not eliminated
- █ The designer lost and was out of the competition
| Designers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondo | HIGH | IN | IN | HIGH | WIN | LOW | WIN | WIN | HIGH | WIN | WINNER |
| Austin | IN | WIN | LOW | IN | HIGH | LOW | HIGH | LOW | WIN | HIGH | RUNNER UP |
| Michael | IN | HIGH | WIN | WIN | LOW | LOW | HIGH | HIGH | LOW | LOW | THIRD PLACE |
| Kenley | IN | IN | HIGH | IN | IN | HIGH | LOW | HIGH | HIGH | OUT | |
| Jerell | HIGH | IN | IN | IN | LOW | WIN | IN | LOW | OUT | ||
| Mila | IN | IN | LOW | HIGH | IN | HIGH | LOW | OUT | |||
| Kara | IN | LOW | IN | LOW | IN | HIGH | OUT | ||||
| Rami | WIN | IN | HIGH | IN | HIGH | OUT | |||||
| Anthony | IN | HIGH | IN | LOW | OUT | ||||||
| April | IN | LOW | IN | OUT | |||||||
| Gordana | LOW | IN | OUT | ||||||||
| Sweet P | LOW | OUT | |||||||||
| Elisa | OUT | ||||||||||
Episodes[]
Episode 1: Return to the Runway[]
Original Airdate: January 5, 2012
Designers are to create an outfit based on a look they showed earlier in the episode. The materials are purchased from a 99 cent store, with a budget of $100. Senior vice president and fashion director of Neiman Marcus, Ken Downing was the guest judge this week.
Order of the designers on the runway and the materials they used:-
- Austin - Tablecloths and Freezer Bags
- Kara - Curtains, Mops and Tin Trays
- Jerell - Scarves and Placemats
- Elisa - Shower Curtain and Paint
- Rami - Shopping Bags and Umbrella
- Sweet P - Dish Towels and Belts
- Mondo - Binders, Trash Bags and Tape
- Kenley - Shower Mats and Loofah
- Gordana - Streamers and Brillo Pads
- Anthony - Crepe Paper and Safety Pins
- Mila - Gift Bags and Curtain Liner
- Michael - Mop Heads
- April - Mop Heads
The top three designs were made by Jerell, Mondo and Rami. The bottom three designers were Elisa, Gordana and Sweet P.
Winner - Rami Kashou
Eliminated - Elisa Jimenez
Episode 2: A Night at the Opera[]
Original Airdate: January 12, 2012
This weeks challenge is to create a gown for a night at the opera. The designers had a budget of $350 to purchase their materials from Mood. Known for their red carpet evening wear, this weeks guest judges were world famous designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka of Badgley Mischka.
Order of the designers on the runway and the materials they used:-
- Kenley – Pink and Polka Dot Organza
- Gorfana – Silk Jersey and Silk Chiffon
- Rami – Silk Organza and Silk Charmeuse
- Mila – Silk Crepe, Silk Velvet and Tulle
- Sweet P – Silk Taffeta and Silk Chiffon
- Mondo – White Floral Satin
- Jerell – Gold Leaf Khaki and Power Mesh
- Kara – Silk Taffeta
- Anthony – Silk Georgette and Silk Organza
- Austin – Gold Lame and Black Tulle
- April – Red Chiffon and Red Silk Wool
- Michael – Matte Jersey and Feathers
The top three designs were made by Anthony, Austin and Michael. The bottom three designers were April, Kara and Sweet P.
Winner - Austin Scarlett
Eliminated - Kathleen "Sweet P" Vaughn
Episode 3: Patterning for Piggy[]
Original Airdate: January 19, 2012
In this weeks challenge they had to create a flamboyant cocktail dress for Miss Piggy.
The top three designs were made by Kenley, Michael. and Rami. The bottom three designers were Austin, Gordana and Mila
Winner - Michael Costello
Eliminated - Gordana Gehlhausen
Episode 4: Good Taste Tastes Good[]
Original Airdate: January 26, 2012
This weeks challenge was to create a look inspired by a flavour of gelato for Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr. The designers were given only 6 hours, the shortest time in PR history and 30 minutes to shop for fabrics in "Mini Mood", which was set up in their designer lounge. As the winner of the last challenge, Michael had the privilege of selecting his flavour first.
- Michael – Grapefruit
- Mondo – Cantaloupe
- Mila – Milk and Sour Cherries
- April – Blueberry
- Jerell – Fruit of the Forest
- Kenley – Passionfruit
- Austin – Vanilla Madagascar
- Anthony – Green Tea
- Rami – Kiwi
- Kara – Chocolate with Cayenne Pepper
The guest judges this week were their client model Miranda Kerr and fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg.
The top three designs were made by Michael, Mila. and Mondo. The bottom three designers were Anthony, April and Kara.
Winner - Michael Costello
Eliminated - April Johnston
Episode 5: Clothes Off Your Back[]
Original Airdate: February 2, 2012
The challenge this week was to find a muse and use their clothing to create a new look. Taking to the streets on New York they had 30 minutes to convince total strangers to part with their clothes. Designers had a budget of $150 to convince people or to purchase additional fabrics and two days to complete the challenge. The guest judge this week was NHL star and fashion trendsetter Sean Avery.
Order of the designers on the runway and the clothes they used:-
- Michael - Lace Shorts and Knit Top
- Austin - Striped Skirt and Men's T-Shirt
- Kara - Navy Skirt and Various Shirts
- Mila - Men's Jeans and Jersey Shirts
- Jerell - Dashiki and Tie Dyed Dress
- Rami - Suit Jacket and Dress Shirt
- Kenley - Striped Silk Top and Tote Bag
- Anthony - Vintage Top and T-Shirts
- Mondo - Maxi Dress and Denim Pants
The top three designs were made by Austin, Mondo and Rami. The bottom three designers were Anthony, Jerell and Michael.
Winner - Mondo Guerra
Eliminated - Anthony Williams
Episode 6: Fashion Face-Off[]
Original Airdate: February 9, 2012
At the start of the episode each designer picked a bag; in the bag was a luggage tag with a season on it. They were asked to create seasonal sportswear for a weekend getaway, and the designers with the same seasons were pitted against each other.
| Season | High Scoring Designer | Low Scoring Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Kara | Austin |
| Summer | Kenley | Mondo |
| Fall | Mila | Rami |
| Winter | Jerell | Michael |
This weeks guest judge was fashion designer Cynthia Rowley.
Winner - Jerell Scott
Eliminated - Rami Kashou
Episode 7: Puttin' on the Glitz[]
Original Airdate: February 16, 2012
The designers head to Broadway and design an outfit for the actress Sutton Foster in the musical Godspell, who is portrayed as a rich girl. Sutton Foster also served as the guest judge for this weeks challenge, They had a budget of $200 and one day to complete the challenge.
The top three designs were made by Austin, Michael and Mondo. The bottom three designers were Kara, Kenley and Mila.
Winner - Mondo Guerra
Eliminated - Kara Janx
Episode 8: O! Say, Can You Sew?[]
Original Airdate: February 23, 2012
The designers head to the United Nations Headquarters and were asked to design dresses that were inspired by the flags and culture of the country they chose.
- Austin - Seychelles
- Jerell - India
- Kenley - Chile
- Michael - Greece
- Mila - Papua New Guinea
- Mondo - Jamaica
This weeks guest judge was French fashion designer Catherine Malandrino.
The top three designs were made by Kenley, Michael and Mondo. The bottom three designers were Austin, Jerell and Mila.
Winner - Mondo Guerra
Eliminated - Jerell Scott
Episode 9: When I Get My Dress In Lights[]
Original Airdate: March 1, 2012
In this weeks challenge the designers created avant-garde outfits using lighting technology. The runway was also lit by blacklight to add an extra touch to the show. The guest judge for this week was musician and fashion designer Pharrell Williams and the winning design was featured in one of his productions.
Austin, Mondo and Kenley scored highly with the judges this week, while Jerell and Michael had the lowest scores.
Winner - Austin Scarlett
Eliminated - Jerell Scott
Episode 10: Let's Get Down To Business[]
Original Airdate: March 8, 2012
For this weeks challenge the final four had to design a “timeless and feminine” ready-to-wear look for Nanette Lepore’s collection – and work with a coster to present a design and price out how much the dress cost to create in order to determine the budget. The winning look gets sold in Nanette Lepore stores, with all profits going to charity to save New York City’s Garment District.
Austin and Mondo both scored highly with the judges, while Michael and Kenley had the lower scores.
Winner - Mondo Guerra
Eliminated - Kenley Collins