''Project Runway: Junior'' is an American

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series that premiered on November 12, 2015 on Lifetime. It is the eighth direct spin-off series of another series, ''

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'', which airs on the same network. It featured twelve teen

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aged between 13 and 17. The designers were described by Tim Gunn as "kids hohave grown up watching this show" (''Project Runway''). The show was co-hosted by

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and

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, with Gunn also serving as the designers' workroom mentor. In his role as mentor, Tim Gunn had a "Tim Gunn Save" with which he could bring back an eliminated designer once during the season at his discretion. The three judges were fashion designer

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( ''Project Runway'' Season 4's winner), fashion critic and designer

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and

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, Executive Fashion Director at ''

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'' and '' Seventeen'' magazines. Of note, unlike other versions of ''Project Runway'', the only episode with a guest judge was the finale. According to Executive Producer Sara Rea, ''Project Runway: Junior'' is a re-creation of the original adult series with no concessions in the difficulty of challenges or critiques being made for the contestants' ages. The unconventional challenge featured items from a car wash and one challenge was introduced by First Lady Michelle Obama. The winner of ''Project Runway: Junior'' received a full scholarship to the prestigious

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in California, a complete home sewing and crafting studio provided by

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, a feature in ''Seventeen'' Magazine and a $25,000 cash prize to help launch their line plus a Visionworks shopping spree. In May 2016, Lifetime renewed ''Project Runway: Junior'' for a second and third season in a deal with

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Contestants (Season 1)

Challenges

;Results : The designer won Project Runway: Junior Season 1. : The designer advanced to Fashion Week. : The designer won that challenge. : The designer had the second highest score for that challenge. : 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 eliminated. : The designer lost, but was brought back to the competition by Tim Gunn.

Episodes

Sources:http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway-junior

Episode 1: Welcome to New York

''Original airdate'': November 12, 2015 The next generation of up-and-coming fashionistas, ages 13 to 17, will be mentored by Emmy® Award winner Tim Gunn who co-hosts alongside supermodel Hannah Davis. * WINNER: Samantha * ELIMINATED: Sami

Episode 2: An Unconventional Carwash!

''Original airdate'': November 19, 2015 In Project Runway: Junior's first ever unconventional challenge, the young designers must create garments out of materials found at a carwash. Who will be inspired by the microfiber, tubing and sponges and who will be washed out of the competition? * WINNER: Zachary * ELIMINATED: Ysabel

Episode 3: Teamwork is Hard

''Original airdate'': December 3, 2015 The designers are divided into two teams of five and must create cohesive mini collections inspired by the decades. When one team gets off to a bad start, they find themselves going back to the drawing board...more than once!!! * WINNER: Bridget * ELIMINATED: None

Episode 4: OMG! That's Michelle Obama

''Original airdate'': December 10, 2015 First Lady

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surprises the designers with one of the most exciting challenges of the season when one winning design will be manufactured and sold on

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to benefit the Peace Corps' initiative, Let Girls Learn. * WINNER: Peytie * ELIMINATED: Jesse & Victoria

Episode 5: Race to the Red Carpet

''Original airdate'': December 17, 2015 The designers are tasked with creating a red carpet look in only five short hours. Tim brings in some talented surprise guests to help them get the job done! *WINNERS: Maya & Peytie *ELIMINATED: Matt

Episode 6: Superstar Clients

''Original airdate'': January 7, 2016 The designers get up close and personal with the Knicks City Dancers, who are their clients for this challenge. For some of the designers, working with clients for the first time proves to be harder than they thought. *WINNER: Zach *ELIMINATED: Bridget

Episode 7: #OOTD

''Original airdate'': January 14, 2016 The designers hit the streets of New York to find their muses. They must use their muses "Outfits of the Day" as their inspiration. All of the judges struggle with one of the most emotional eliminations of the season. *WINNER: Maya & Samantha *ELIMINATED: Jaxson & Zach

Episode 8: Make A Statement

''Original airdate'': January 21, 2016 In the final challenge, which determines who moves forward to compete during New York Fashion Week, the designers must create a look that makes a personal statement. The pressure gets to some of them as they realize how close they are to the finale. * ADVANCE: Maya, Samantha and Peytie * SAVE: Zachary

Episode 9: Finale, Part 1

''Original airdate'': January 28, 2016 The final designers head home to create collections for New York fashion week. Tim brings them back to New York for a check in halfway through, and the judges give them last minute advice before the big show. *ADVANCE: Maya, Samantha, Peytie, and Zachary *ELIMINATED: No One

Episode 10: Finale Part 2

''Original airdate'': February 4, 2016 The teen designers put the final touches on their collections and then show at New York Fashion week. The winner of the very first Project Runway: Junior is announced! *WINNER: Maya *RUNNER-UP: Samantha *3RD PLACE: Peytie *4TH PLACE: Zachary

References

External links

Project Runway: Junior Official Website
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Aya Kanai's website

Let Girls Learn website
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