Under the Gunn (also known as Project Runway: Under the Gunn) is an American reality competition series that was spun off from Project Runway and Project Runway: All Stars which premiered January 16, 2014, on Lifetime.[1] Production of the series began in November 2013, with the finale filmed on December 17, 2013. The series was filmed at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. Guest judges included: Heidi Klum, Neil Patrick Harris, Macklemore, Jaimie Alexander, Zoey Deutch, Zendaya, Georgina Chapman, Sarah Hyland, Trina Turk, and Wendy Partridge.[2]
Format[]
Within the first two episodes, Tim Gunn presents a challenge to the designers while Guerra, Chee, and Verreos analyze the skill level of the contestants and determine which four designers will be a part of their teams. In the following episodes, Gunn presents new challenges that test the mentors' ability to bring out the best in their designers as they guide them through the competition. Each team then competes in a series of challenges until one alumnus and one designer remains.[3]
The winning contestant received a cash prize of $100,000, a sewing and embroidery studio from Brother Industries, an all-expense-paid trip to Paris, Blowpro styling products, a 2014 Lexus CT 200h, the opportunity to design a collection sold exclusively at francesca's, and a fashion spread in Marie Claire magazine plus a spot as guest editor for one year.The winner also worked closely with Benefit Cosmetics creative team to design a new uniform for the Benefit Cosmetics field team members.
Judging[]
Hosted by Tim Gunn, Under the Gunn follows Project Runway alumni Mondo Guerra, Anya Ayoung-Chee, and Nick Verreos as they are handed the task of managing, coaching, and directing 15 designers.[4][5] Designer Rachel Roy, celebrity stylist Jen Rade, and Marie Claire senior fashion editor Zanna Roberts Rassi served as the judges.[6]
Season 1[]
| Season | Premiere Date | Finale Date | No. of Designers |
Winner | Runner-up | Mentors | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 16, 2014 | April 10, 2014 | 15 | Oscar Lopez (with Nick Verreos) |
Sam Donovan (1st) Asha Daniels (2nd) Shan Keith Oliver (3rd) |
Anya Ayoung-Chee Mondo Guerra Nick Verreos |
Winner's Prizes:
Winning Mentor's Prizes:
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Designers[]
| Designer | Age | Hometown | Mentor | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Grimes | 29 | Birmingham, AL | None | 15th/13th |
| Rey Ortiz | 32 | Añasco, Puerto Rico | None | |
| Amy Sim | 53 | Portland, OR | None | |
| Camila Castillo | 47 | Caracas, Venezuela | Mondo | 12th |
| Brady Lange | 29 | Portland, OR | Anya | 11th |
| Isabelle Donola | 33 | New York City, NY]] | Nick | 10th |
| Nicholas Komor | 26 | Atlanta, GA | Anya | 9th |
| Stephanie Ohnmacht | 37 | Denver, CO | Nick | 8th |
| Michelle Uberreste | 29 | Burbank, CA | Mondo | 7th |
| Natalia Fedner | 30 | West Hollywood, CA | Nick | 6th |
| Blake Smith | 25 | Hoboken, NJ | Anya | 5th |
| Shan Keith | 33 | St. Louis, MO | Anya | 4th |
| Asha Daniels | 25 | Cincinnati, OH | Mondo | 3rd |
| Sam Donovan | 23 | Newton, MA | Mondo | 2nd |
| Oscar Lopez | 40 | Coral Gables, FL | Nick | 1st |
Models[]
- Meredith Hennesy
- Aryanne Padilha
- Ali Marie Stepka
- Janica de Guzman
- Bianca Palmerin
- Ana Kristina
- Ivana Korab
- Ashley Washington
- Aleksandra Rastovic
- Leslie Allen
- Tylynn Nguyen
- Elaine Fonseca
- Amanda Fields
- Milena Illina
- Taylor Reynolds
- Dani Vierra
Gallery[]
Promotional images[]
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ FASHION’S LEADING MAN TIM GUNN CALLS THE SHOTS AS THE HOST OF LIFETIME’S NEW FASHION COMPETITION SERIES UNDER THE GUNN, PREMIERING JANUARY 16 - TV By The Numbers
- ↑ LIFETIME ANNOUNCES 16 NEW DESIGNERS AND GUEST JUDGES FOR UNDER THE GUNN - TV By The Numbers
- ↑ Lifetime Greenlights 'Under the Gunn' - Broadcasting + Cable
- ↑ Lifetime Orders Tim Gunn-Hosted Fashion Series - Hollywood Reporter
- ↑ Lifetime to launch new Tim Gunn fashion series - EW
- ↑ Tim Gunn Nabs His Own Fashion Competition Series On Lifetime - Variety