Project Runway All-Stars
kicks off January 5. Here, we refresh our memories about the designers who've set their sights on another shot at fashion glory. Perhaps one of the most memorable characters, I mean
contestants, from the
Project Runway
series, Austin Scarlett wowed us with his romantic approach to fashion. His larger than life personality may have
been tiring at times, but it's helped Austin become a fully-fledged fashion world personality -- helped along by the
impressive designs he delivers.
Basic Stats
Age: 28
Hometown: New York, NY
PR Season: One (2004)
Placement: Fourth
Project Runway History
Winner of the first ever
Project Runway challenge, Austin Scarlett started strong, but struggled on the runway for most of
the season, winning only one other challenge and falling into the bottom almost every week from then on.
Yet he continued to try to prove that he was "put on this earth to give beauty back," as he put it. Here are some of Austin's best behind-the-scenes moments:
Austin's Project Runway Reunion Tribute Montage
Austin's Corn Husk Dress, "Innovation" Challenge Winner
Austin Scarlett Reflects on Season 1 with Fashion News Live
Post-Project Runway
Austin Scarlett has been a busy boy since his career took flight on season 1 of
Project Runway. You may
have seen his comical stunts alongside season 2 alum Santino Rice on Lifetime's
On the Road with Austin and
Santino, traveling the country in search of fashion fixer-uppers.
And Austin's sophisticated and classical aesthetic has definitely strengthened over the years, having served as creative
director for six seasons of bridal and evening gowns for Kenneth Pool, as well as designing costumes for
various theatrical performance artists.
Austin's Costumes for the Santa Fe Ballet
While he may look harmless, Austin obviously knows his way around the fashion workroom. Can
his creations keep him from landing in the bottom this season?
Project Runway: All-Stars begins January
5 on Lifetime at 9/8c.
Get to Know More PR All-Stars:
Rami KashouApril JohnstonElisa JimenezKara Janx
Mila HermanovskiGordana GehlhausenMondo GuerraKenley CollinsMichael CostelloJilliane JohnsonContributing Writer(Images courtesy of Lifetime, Bravo, AustinScarlett.com)