Went from winner in season 11, to 4th in allstars season 4 odd friendship. Project runway season 11 is the eleventh season of the television show project runway, appearing on lifetime. This is the official page for michelle lesniak franklin, season 11 project runway winner and. The season 11 champion talks to thr about the shows first teams edition and why she nearly quit at one point. It is not owned or operated by bravo, lifetime, full picture, magical elves, bunimmurray productions or the weinstein company. She first appeared on season six in 2009 where she walked in the final runway show. Michelles final collection included some delightfully creative pieces. Following the competition, franklin changed the name of her line michelle is well. Her fall 20 ny fashion week project runway finale collection which was inspired by a lone female wolf going for the kill, was very katniss everdeen from the hunger games mixed in with some of the. Mar 28, 2019 michelle lesniak, the portland designer who won project runway season 11, became the world champion of the seventh and final season of the spinoff, project runway all stars.
Michelle lesniak franklin project runway season 11 posts. See more ideas about project runway, runway and fashion. Jan 10, 2019 michelle lesniak has experienced some changes since returning to portland after winning season 11 of project runway. The lone wolf was crowned the winner of the teamthemed 11th season, besting fellow finalists stanley hudson and patricia. In 2018, amanda valentine and stanley hudson competed in project runway all stars season 6, with amanda placing 11th and stanley being the runnerup. Project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniak lo stilista. Michelle lesniak franklin named project runway winner. When we asked our readers if lesniak deserved to win for her edgy. Emotive fashion michelle lesniak tedxoregonstateu youtube. Or, in the case of stanley, make half your collection in the two hours before the runway show. Project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniak lo.
Michelle lesniak franklin, project runway season 11 winner. James martinez, project runway season 11 being cut early in the competition did not stop james martinez from his dream of becoming a designer. Portland designer michelle lesniak, right, with a model wearing one of lesniaks winning designs on the finale of the seventh and final season of project runway all stars. Season 11 of project runway gave michelle lesniak the opportunity of a lifetime. Born into a family of quilters, seamstresses, and interior decorators, needle and thread were.
Project runway winner michelle lesniak stays firmly planted. Apr 29, 20 michelle lesniak franklin, a 34yearold clothing designer from portland, ore. Congratulations to project runway season 11 winner, michelle lesniak franklin. Michelle lesniak has experienced some changes since returning to portland after winning season 11 of project runway. Heidi klum has already stirred up controversy for the upcoming season of project runway. Mar 16, 2015 fashion designer michelle lesniak talks about her footsteps in creating a fashion line. Her project runway victory was especially sweet, given that in the first several weeks of the season, she was on teams that consistently lost.
Michelle lesniak franklin project runway season 11. Apr 25, 20 new york, ny april 25, 20 after skillfully and relentlessly maneuvering through uncharted territories in the firstever teams edition of project runway, portland, oregonbased designer michelle lesniak franklin has been crowned the winner of the series gamechanging 11th season by judges heidi klum, nina garcia and zac posen, and. Michelle lesniak, the portland designer who won project runway season 11, became the world champion of the seventh and final. While franklin struggled throughout the first part of the season she always seemed to be on the losing team she was finally able to shine as the designers were able to show more of their own aesthetic. Project runway season 11 winner, portland designer michelle lesniak, at her studio in southeast portland. The lone wolf was crowned the winner of the teamthemed 11th season. Michelle lesniak franklin project runway season 11, portland, or. While not a completely straight example, since she wears colors other than black and her personal style could be described as rocker chick she otherwise fits plucky girl. James martinez, project runway season 11 project runway.
Jul 03, 2018 project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniak s emotive fashion fashion with a purpose. Project runway winner michelle lesniak stays firmly. Project runway winner michelle discusses daniel feud. Jun 11, 2018 season 11 of project runway gave michelle lesniak the opportunity of a lifetime. Following the competition, franklin changed the name of her line michelle is well to au clothing. The winner of project runway season 11, fashion designer michelle lesniak a portland native hasnt followed the traditional path down fashion lane. Season 11 designer michelle lesniak franklin got punished for doing this above this weeks season 11 project runway on lifetime had the final five designers getting some exciting travel news well, not so exciting for one of them. Despite her lack of formal training, her daring looks gave her an edge in the competition. Lesniak won runway season 11, and competed against sholokhov in all stars season 4, but she was eliminated right before the finale, which shattered her confidence. And it is time to say farewell after covering project runway continuously since season two.
Apr 15, 2019 james martinez, project runway season 11 being cut early in the competition did not stop james martinez from his dream of becoming a designer. Project runway winner michelle lesniak stays firmly planted in. Michelle lesniak franklin, a 34yearold clothing designer from portland, ore. Michelle lesniak is the very creative designer who won season 11 on project runway. Jun 08, 2016 michelle lesniak at 2016 austin fashion week at the jw marriott. At one point she wonders if she kicked a rabbit when she was a kid based on how often the team shes on ends up in the bottom. By using unusual methods and pulling from life lessons, lesniak is able to turn her ideas into an emotional. I was blessed to meet michelle at ferrari fashion week souths eye candy event, which kicked off a full week of runway shows. I dubbed michelle as bad luck michelle early on in the season since her team seemed to always be at the bottom every week. Fashion designer michelle lesniak talks about her footsteps in creating a fashion line. Michelle lesniak franklin was the winner of season 11. Apr 26, 20 michelle lesniak franklin got her last kill on project runway. After consistently wowing the judges all season long with her geek chic aesthetic, the portland, oregon native.
Lesniak said portland may be known for certain stereotypes. But i wanted to talk about this designer because her designs are not only unique but they aim to express emotions. Determined to jumpstart her career in fashion, michelle tried out for project runway, landing a spot on season 11. Recently, a revealing billboard for the lifetime reality. Michelle lesniak ownerdesigner michelle lesniak clothing. Mar 30, 2019 lesniak won runway season 11, and competed against sholokhov in all stars season 4, but she was eliminated right before the finale, which shattered her confidence. Project runway winner michelle lesniak franklin reveals.
Born into a family of quilters, seamstresses, and interior decorators, needle and thread were predestined to find their way into her hands. Michelle lesniak, portland fashion designer and project runway season 11 winner. Her season and her looks just werent all that memorable to us. Apr 15, 2019 michelle lesniak franklin, project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniak franklin was the winner of season 11. Go on a home visit with project runway season 11 designer michelle lesniak franklin, in portland, or, to get a sneak peek at where she lives. Jackson appeared as a model on the lifetime program project runway. After months of work, and with a little help from your sewing assistants and from mood, present your twelvelook collection at new york fashion week.
As a selfproclaimed, professional rule breaker, michelle won the season and the ability to design fulltime, a luxury many designers never achieve. After nearly being cut, michelle lesniak franklin was named the champion of season 11 project runway. Jan 18, 20 the highlyanticipated season 11 premiere of project runway happens on thursday, january 24 at 98c, and were more than a little curious as to how the team concept will turn out. Michelle s final collection included some delightfully creative pieces. Blogging project runway the original project runway fan.
Not because of the title she belongs to but how she pursue that title to stay as real to her soul a. Project runway all stars season 7 was the seventh season of the project runway spinoff series project runway all stars. In 2019, michelle lesniak returned for a third time to compete in project runway all stars season 7 against worldwide project runway winners. It featured fourteen winning designers seven being winners of the american version of project runway, and seven being winners of foreign versions of project runway. Michelle lesniak at 2016 austin fashion week at the jw marriott. Dec 19, 2017 michelle lesniak, project runways season 11 winner is known for her strong aesthetic, quick wit, sassy mouth, mullet and tattoos. I was blessed to meet michelle at ferrari fashion week souths eye candy event, which kicked off a. This is the official page for michelle lesniak franklin, season 11 project runway winner and founderdesigner of ml. Project runway michelle lesniak franklin retrospective. Michelle lesniak franklin, project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniak franklin was the winner of season 11. Project runway crowns michelle lesniak franklin its. Michelle lesniak franklin from project runway winners.
A famous designer from portland is being featured next month in one of the countrys top fashion shows. Project runway crowns michelle lesniak franklin its eleventhseason winner by elizabeth kwiatkowski, 042620 project runway crowned michelle lesniak franklin its eleventhseason winner during thursday nights finale broadcast of. This is the official page for michelle lesniak franklin, season 11. Heidi klums alltime hottest looks designed by project. Michelle lesniak franklin got her last kill on project runway. She won season 11 of project runway and project runway all stars earlier this year. New york, ny april 25, 20 after skillfully and relentlessly maneuvering through uncharted territories in the firstever teams edition of project runway, portland, oregonbased designer michelle lesniak franklin has been crowned the winner of the series gamechanging 11th season by judges heidi klum, nina garcia and zac posen, and finale guest. The season began airing on january 24, 20 with 16 designers competing to become the next great american designer. Coming from portland, michelle lesniak have realized that already which is the reason that announced her as project runway season 11 winner. Michelle lesniak portland creative conference cre8con. Jul 17, 20 heidi klum has already stirred up controversy for the upcoming season of project runway.
I do not plan on leaving portland, the 34yearold says. Project runway winner michelle lesniak franklin reveals whats. Michelle wowed both judges and viewers with her tenacity. The highlyanticipated season 11 premiere of project runway happens on thursday, january 24 at 98c, and were more than a little curious as to how the team concept will turn out. Michelle lesniak, project runways season 11 winner is known for her strong aesthetic, quick wit, sassy mouth, mullet and tattoos. Nearly voted off, michelle fought back to reveal one of the most cohesive and distinctive collections seen on project runway to date. Michelle lesniak franklin was crowned the winner of project runway season 11, after all three designers showed their collections in the final runway show at lincoln center in front of the usual judges plus guest judge michael kors. Sep 23, 2019 michelle lesniak is one such designer. Somehow, we made it to the end of another season of project runway. Michelle lesniak franklin project runway season 11 home. A new interview with project runway season 11 winner. This is the official page for michelle lesniak franklin, season 11 project runway winner and founderdesigner.
The runway fans who responded to our poll are on team michelle on this one. She later appeared on season 11 in 20, and she was the model for winning fashion designer michelle lesniak franklin. Supermodel heidi klum and marie claire fashion director nina garcia returned as judges this season. From emotion to fashion is the motto of michelle lesniak what a wonderful designer she is. Project runway season 11 winner michelle lesniaks emotive fashion fashion with a purpose. Including an instance where the team that had won two challenges in a row lost after she was transferred to them.
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