Models of the Runway is a television series on the Lifetime network. It was an offshoot of Project Runway appearing each week during seasons when Project Runway aired, generally immediately following the broadcast of the latest episode, and following the experiences of the fashion models on Project Runway, focusing on their social interactions and weekly eliminations. It ran for two seasons and like Project Runway it was hosted by Heidi Klum.
Format The models are housed together throughout each season. Consequently, many friendships, some conflicts, and occasional animosities can be observed. Also, because fashion modeling is a competitive occupation, Models of the Runway examines rivalries among the models, relationships with the fashion designers, cosmetic techniques, and individual personalities, as well as career histories and aspirations.
Near the end of each show, a selection process occurs, during which Project Runway fashion designers choose which model they wish to work with for the week. All of the models stand in a runway lineup with Heidi Klum in the center, while the designers sit on the ground floor facing them. The models appear by wearing the same outfit (barefoot and a short black shift dress). The sequence by which designers select models is based upon how high they scored during the preceding episode's design competition as well as random pick from a bag: The winning designer has first pick, the runner-up selects second, the lowest-scoring designer picks last, etc. Because there is one more model than the number of designers at the beginning of the selection process, one model remains unpicked at the end, and will be sent home. Thus, the surviving designer with the lowest score during the previous week plays the most important role in determining which model will be eliminated.
The scene when the just-eliminated fashion designer meets with the models is often poignant, since the model associated with that designer has a strong likelihood of leaving soon. The closing sequences of each program also tend to be tear-evoking, as the surviving models gather around the eliminated model and bid her farewell. Tim Gunn also appears during the final scenes, typically complimenting the model and reminding her that she must promptly pack up and head home. It was announced that Models of the Runway will not return for a third season. Instead, Austin Scarlett and Santino Rice are starring in their own show "On the Road with Austin and Santino".
Models
Season 1 models (Season 6 of Project Runway) NameAgeFromPlace finishedYosuzi Sylvester21Venezuela16thErika MackeLas Vegas, NevadaWITHDREWErica Milde23Chicago, Illinois14thValerie Roy27New York, New York13thErica Wiltz2912thFatmaAfrica11thVanessa Fitzgerald20New York, New York10thTara Egan21Chicago, Illinois9thEbony Jointer19Hacienda Heights, California8thCeline Chua28Singapore7thKojii Helnwein25Ireland6thKatie Sticksel22Los Angeles, California5thMatar Cohen24Shoham, Israel4thLisa BladesLos Angeles, California3rdTanisha HarperPhoenix, Arizona2ndKalyn Hemphill19New York, New York1st
Season 2 models (Season 7 of Project Runway) NameAgeFromPlace finishedKelly Gervais19Livingston, New Jersey16thElizaveta MelnitchenkoAustria15thSophia Lee26Taiwan14thSarah Bell 22Cincinnati, Ohio13thKasey Ashcraft24Salisbury, Maryland12thMegan Davis19Des Moines, Iowa11thAlexis Broker 25Denver, Colorado10thAlison Gingerich 23Cincinnati, Ohio9thHolly Ridings 24Roscoe, Illinois8thValeria Leonova23RussiaWITHDREWCerri McQuillanIreland6thMonique Darton 24Brainerd, Minnesota5thBrittany Oldehoff20Fort Lauderdale, Florida4thBrandise Danesewich 32Canada3rdLorena Angjeli20Albania2ndKristina Sajko 29Croatia1st
See also Project Runway (season 6) Project Runway (season 7)
References
Boston Herald; One Herald Square; Boston, MA 02118 https://web.archive.org/web/20100729192023/http://news.bostonherald.com/entertainment/television/general/view.bg?articleid=1270843 "Heidi Klum struts into eighth season with 90-minute ‘Project’" By Amy Amatangelo, Thursday, July 29, 2010 Excerpt: "She did concede that Lifetime’s decision to give “Runway” another half-hour might have something to do with the cancellation of “Models of the Runway,” the 30-minute show that followed the catwalkers who wore the contestants’ designs"
External links
Models of the Runway on TV.com
Models of the Runway on RealityTVmagazine Models of the Runway on BuddyTV