"I just look 32.". Always put emotion and hard work into the garment and people will notice. TJ: Being in an art school in the queer part of New Orleans, I am constantly surrounded by things that inspire me whether its another students art, music, a vibe that I feel, or a show going on in the theatre, so Im never really deprived of inspiration. Getting on the show was another challenge, with phone calls, Skype sessions and person-to-person interviews. Even so, he didn't make the cut last year, the first season for "Project Runway Junior," and had to give it another try this year. As the "Tim Gunn Save" of season 13 and a returning contestant on Project Runway All Stars 6, Glover says, "the days of going outside without makeup or not looking decent are long gone." The Abita Springs teenager is putting his more mature abilities to the test in reality television once again, this time as a contestant in "Project Runway Junior," a Lifetime series that puts 12 young designers through the same creative wringer as the popular adult series, eliminating one designer per episode. Tieler selfies with a young fan My heart was in my throat and I was sobbing uncontrollably listening to him talk about the bullying he faced. Valentine originally appeared on season 11, but was brought back by fans for season 13's Runway Redemption. return the next day in the same outfits for continuity's sake, what we could and couldn't wear during filming, one-on-one interviews contestants had to do. Though I got an all-expenses-paid trip to New York, I wasn't compensated for my time on set. February 10 2017, 12:39 PM PST. He also developed an exclusive line of foam wigs and accessories for Target, and at one time was working on a burlesque show with wild wigs and costumes, a production of My Fair Lady, and his own line of original costume designs. Castillo also teaches fashion design at Union City High School. Though we did say goodbye to one designer (your flowing capes were too good for this world, Molly! The second season saw some incredible creations from the teen stylists, including the innovative designs on this list. So whats it like working with the other designers? My grandmother would take me to the New Orleans Museum of Art and we would have a full day in there looking at art. JT: After I finish high school I really want to go to college. Tieler James, a 16-year-old from Abita Springs, designed this garment for his first competition on Season 2 of 'Project Runway Junior.' Who are you rooting for in the new season? Kelly thought pattern on the skirt was a smart way to break up the garment. JT: Working with the other designers was honestly so freaking cool, I loved each one of them so much and to just be around people that had the same vision of what they wanted for their life was just awe- inspiring. Twelve young and talented designers between the ages of 13 and 17 meet in NYC to compete in the first ever Project Runway Junior. Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Our main challenge at that point was simply not to trip over Swatch, Mood's resident dog. After all the looks walk the runway, she has Molly, A'kai, Cartier, Lucas, Tieler, and Hawwaa stay behind for critiques which means Allie, Chelsea, Chris, Izzy, and Rene are safe for another . So how long were you in New York City for the filming? He lives in Abita Springs, Louisiana and is a junior in high school. He had an Instagram but its since been deleted. If you watched Thursdays episode, you know that the much-hyped double elimination turned out to be a bit of a misdirect. Tielers two looks are soo boring and grandma. I cant tell you how honored it is to be here chatting with you! If we continued, we were told "hard ice" which was our final warning to stop talking about the challenge until cameras were rolling. Heres a recap of all the contestants featured duringProject Runway: Junior season 2 and who was ultimately crowned the winner of the series. In 2011 Marshall launched her signature bridal line, which is carried in more than 40 boutiques internationally as well as online. Project Runway Junior winner, Chelsea Ma, is among Ventura Blvd's Top Teens. Emmy Award winner Tim Gunn and fellow co-host, supermodel Hannah Jeter, are joined by returning judges; fashion designers Kelly Osbourne and Christian Siriano and fashion editor Aya Kanai to find the freshest force to be reckoned with in the fashion world. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" But by the time he's old enough to compete, he hopes to be established as a designer. How do you keep it fresh and going strong? As we watched this all unfold, it came time for Tim to meet designer Tieler James and his two moms. Did they have tutors for you during the filming of the series or did you just focus on the show and your fashion? Tieler probably had one of the biggest downfalls in PR history. Young north shore fashion designer competes on 'Project Runway Junior', BY SARA PAGONES | spagones@theadvocate.com. Jersey City, NJ. As for Van Gogh it just felt natural to work off of him, as a person, and his art work. What brought you in to his work? Has anyone looked up what they are doing with their careers today? You have permission to edit this article. TJ: It depends on the person. And in 2014, she released an exclusive selection of bridal dresses for BHLDN. Along with Mondo Guerra and Carolina O'Neill, Valentine helped with season 14 Project Runway casting. She currently owns The Camp Couture, a Bay Area program for kids 7-17 who want to learn about sewing and design, and Red Square Boutique, her store in San Mateo, California. Costello was in a recent controversy when calling out Chrissy Teigen for cyberbullying. But she said the best part of having been on the show is when she's out with her brother, James Valentine of Maroon 5, people want to take a picture with both of them. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. says the actress. Me: Club kids rule! In the meantime, Garsaud works on commission and recently created his first "real wedding dress," which his mother described as being "as beautiful on the inside as the outside.". Although we were encouraged to express our personal style, there were many restrictions on what we could and couldn't wear during filming. I'll never forget my time as a contestant on Lifetime's "Project Runway: Junior.". Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and encouragement." It featured twelve teen designers aged between 13 and 17. The hate that those ignorant people have for you and your dads dont even come close to the love that the community has for you guys and the love that your dads have for yall. Im really just a kid with ADHD with an okay eye. Cast your vote below, thendrop a comment with your reasoning. The designers were described by Tim Gunn as "kids [who] have grown up watching this show" (Project Runway). All Rights Reserved. I never was really competing with anyone on the show, I was just constantly challenging myself to see what I can do in a certain time restraint. Here are 10 things about competing on the fashion-design show that even superfans may not know. Me: As a gay dad, seeing you with your moms was amazing. Overall though Im really just inspired by things in my life whether its women (which is always a constant in my collections), nature, architecture, art, really anything. (Photo courtesy of Lifetime). I checked out his website and sent a note asking if we could do an interview. You can find more of Tieler and his work at: http://www.tielerjames.com/home.html, And on Twitter: @designertieler and Instagram: #designertieler. Since winning the show Chelsea has launched her own fashion line called Visual Novel, graduated with an associate degree from FIDM and is currently studying for her bachelors degree at the London College of Fashion. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The season 4 contestant spent several years as a design director of the women's Black Label collection at Ralph Lauren, before leaving to travel the world with her husband, Lewaa. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. Adolescence designing avant garde outfits, day-to-evening outfits and on this night on the episode aired 2.3.17, the young designers were charged to create a look for . It features several contestants stating their ages. I really really wish the new PR producers cast a designer or two from the junior seasons. My grandmother spent the summer in New York with me during filming. 4 Related Topics Project Runway Talent show Reality TV Television 5 comments Best Add a Comment Are either still working in fashion and are they successful? I adore that show. Helen loves a good movie musical too and has probably watched The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Hedwig And The Angry Inch, The Blues Brothers and Little Shop Of Horrors more times than is healthy. Cant find him! Despite the reputation for dramatization that reality TV shows can have, I think "Project Runway: Junior" depicted contestants' real-life actions and reactions pretty well. The Project Runway Junior season finale just aired and JJJ is so excited about the winner! Newbie here. Trans and Non-binary people deserve actual fashion, they deserve actual fashion that can be chic and eccentric and beautiful. Shopping at Mood wasn't actually a time crunch, but we did have to watch out for the resident dog. "I ended up being paralyzed in both legs from the knees down. Now she currently directs her namesake line. Ruby, who would later appear during season 16 of The Voice alongside her father Patrick McAloon, was the first young designer eliminated from the competition. They could watch everything that was happening through a live video and audio feed, which they could set to listen to all contestants at once or just their child's feed. He credits his work on productions at NOCCA and classes there with helping him reach that point. If he was black. The Judges Top Three. So I take it you have a strong support system down there? A junior at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts concentrating in theater costume design, he has shown his designs, under the brand name Tieler James, at fashion shows from Florida to Vancouver, Canada. There is a runway show each episode and the quartet of judges rate the designs. The first part of Project Runway Junior's season two finale aired last night and we're bummed to see one of the final five go home. While excellent students, all have stepped off the beaten path to follow . And then of course Raf Simons and Alessandro Michele for taking over two very iconic fashion houses and really turning them upside down. 143 views, 4 likes, 1 loves, 1 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Andrew Johnson Photography: Facebook Live Update (Tieler James) BTS Designer Tieler's look on Project Runway Junior L Lifetime TV Project Runway Cute Dresses Casual Wear High Low Dress Design Inspiration Fashion Outfits My Style Makeup Designer Molly's look on Project Runway Junior L Lifetime TV Project Runway Couture Fashion Runway Fashion Fashion Show Womens Fashion Runway Outfits Runway Dresses Cute Outfits I look up to Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garons and Yohji Yamamoto because they are two incredible people that have literally broke into the Europeans fashion circuit and continually don't care what people have to say about them. "I am personally looking forward to the upcoming show so I can see what choices and decisions he has made on it.". Many things had to be cut and condensed, but I felt that the show accurately portrayed the way that we interacted with each other and made an effort to show each contestant's true personality. The women's fashion line is a mixture of vintage finds reconstructed with her designs: She calls it "Flygirl's fashion gumbo. Leanne Marshall won season five. Raised in Detroit, the now L.A. resident manages her fashion line, Rocknremix. Representatives for A+E Networks didn't immediately respond to Insider's request for comment. However, 16-year-old Cartier was so enamored with the thought of going to New York that the idea of not being paid didn't phase me at all. The second season of the American reality television series Project Runway: Junior premiered on December 22, 2016 on Lifetime. You see the clock in the work room, but it doesnt really give us an idea as to how the day goes due to the heavy editing of the show. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Part of HuffPost News. Bravo TV's 'Project Runway' is back after a short holiday break and is totally killing 2020 with an interesting, drama-filled episode. Soon after receiving his first sewing machine a year later, he began making clothes for family and friends. They've shown at Vancouver Fashion Week twice in the past. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. . 2023 TVLine Media, LLC. Press J to jump to the feed. Supermodel Hannah Davis hosts, with Kelly Osbourne, Christian Siriano, and Aya Kanai serving as judges.Lifetime is a premier female-focused entertainment destination dedicated to providing viewers with a diverse selection of critically acclaimed and award-winning original movies, scripted dramas, and unscripted programming. Me: As a former high school teacher, talk to me about the experience and how it affected your high school year. His works have appeared on everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow and Sarah Jessica Parker to Tina Fey, and Alexa Chung. Its time to get over the stereotype that the in-between is boring, so I guess that's where I come in. As for fashion, his brand, the ESOSA, has been seen on stars like Uzo Aduba, Taraji P. Henson, and Wendy Williams. Garsaud's chief concern was durability "She can wear it every day if she wants to," he said. On Tieler's first look; there are bees embroidered on the jacket, and they're supposed to look like they're going towards the flowers on the dress. Me: So whats next? She sells her designs to high-end boutiques around the world. JT: Yes, NOLA has a very tight-knit LGBT community and when I first came out, we attended PFLAG meetings. 2:45. Haawaa should have been eliminated a long time ago. The entire store was cleared out except for the "Project Runway: Junior" crew; our guardians, who waited in the stairwell outside the shop and listened to what we were doing; and Mood staff, who were on standby to cut fabric and retrieve notions. Me: Most of the artists and designers that I know have the same issues with ADHD, were constantly on, wired, and looking for whats next. What do you do to find inspiration outside of the reality shows? Pankoke is the creative director for her line Elaya Vaughn by Kate Pankoke. She has also dressed Lauren Strogoff, Tara Lipinski, and Shiri Appleby. Sign up for notifications from Insider! People. Hawwaa and Tieler were the two designers fighting for that fourth and final place in the actual finale. Whoop 4.0: Which One Is The Best Health Tracker? Tieler Garsaud, a junior at NOCCA, works on a recreation of a 1903 gown from the Titanic in the school lab in New Orleans, La. But they quickly bonded, and Garsaud said he stays in close contact with some friends he made on the show, which was shot during the summer but began airing Thursday night. He went from completely dominating the competition in the first half and producing some of the best work on PR ever imo to completely falling flat on his face in the last few episodes. His courage at the young age of 17 stuck with me, so I decided to see if I could contact him to talk more about him, his life, and his future in the fashion world. I couldnt believe they pick Hawwaa. At the tender age of 11, he testified in front of the state Legislature about bullying. 1ST- Izzy ELIM. Thats how I have always viewed fashion. The designers were described by Tim Gunn as "kids [who] have grown up watching this show" ( Project Runway ). "It was like a big family, a dysfunctional family, but a nice family," he said. How Marvel went big with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. [2], The winner of Project Runway Junior received a full scholarship to the prestigious FIDM in California; a complete home sewing and crafting studio, plus, the dream machine, all courtesy of Brother; a feature in Seventeen Magazine; and a $25,000 cash prize, to help launch their line. His design aesthetic won him a place as one of the judges' faves, and his unflappable calm seemed to provide a big brother type comfort for some of the younger contestants. He previously appeared on Lifetime's "Project Runway: Threads" competition when he was 14. Tieler. The three judges were fashion designer Christian Siriano (Project Runway Season 4's winner), fashion critic and designer Kelly Osbourne and Aya Kanai, Executive Fashion Director at Cosmopolitan and Seventeen magazines. Project Runway Junior - Swatched! Chelsea is 15, into anime and a total spaz. Tonight (Feb. 23) the Season 2 finale will reveal the big winner to follow in Maya's footsteps. 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