Project Runway New Zealand (season 1)

Project Runway New Zealand
Created by Eli Holzman
Starring Georgia Fowler (main hostess)
Benny Castles
Sally-Ann Mullin
Country of origin  New Zealand
No. of episodes N/A
Production
Running time 60 minutes (including commercials)
Release
Original network TVNZ 2
Original release 1 October 2018

Project Runway New Zealand: Season 1 is the debut installment of the reality competition Project Runway New Zealand, airing on TVNZ 2. It serves as the first offering for the New Zealand-based adaption of the American version, and premiered on 1 October 2018. The show featured 14 contestants from the country, competing to win Holden Astra car, a cash prize of $50,000 NZD, and a six-page cover spread of Fashion Quarterly magazine.

Overview

(Ages and names stated are at time of contest)

ContestantAgeHometownOutcome
Beau Takapu 37 Auckland, New Zealand
Benjamin Alexander 23 Auckland, New Zealand
Beth Hornsby-Hunt 31 Auckland, New Zealand
Caitlin Crisp 22 Christchurch, New Zealand
Camille Richard 22 Auckland, New Zealand
Jess Hunter 23 Auckland, New Zealand
Judy Gao 24 Auckland, New Zealand
Kerry Ranginui 33 Whangarei, New Zealand
Massey Williams 38 Christchurch, New Zealand
Matt Costello 26 Nelson, New Zealand
Misty Ratima 40 Napier, New Zealand
Peni Moala 29 Arrowtown, New Zealand
Lenon Wakauwa 27 Invercargill, New Zealand[lower-alpha 1] 13th Place
Nicole Schmidt 29 Central Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 14th Place
  1. ↑ Lenon Wakauwa's location was reported as Invercargill on the official TVNZ 2 website, but on the pilot episode, her location was stated as Timaru.

Contestant progress

Contestant1[1]2[2]
Beau Takapu IN IN
Benjamin Alexander WIN HIGH
Beth Hornsby-Hunt IN BTM2
Caitlin Crisp HIGH IN
Camille Richard HIGH LOW
Jess Hunter IN IN
Judy Gao IN LOW
Kerry Ranginui IN IN
Massey Williams BTM2 WIN
Matt Costello LOW IN
Misty Ratima IN IN
Peni Moala IN IN
Lenon Wakauwa IN OUT
Nicole Schmidt OUT
     The designer won the challenge.
     The designer received positive critiques but ultimately moved to the next challenge.
     The designer received judges critiques but ultimately moved to the next challenge.
     The designer received negative critiques but ultimately moved to the next challenge.
     The designer was in the bottom two.
     The designer was eliminated.

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
11"New Series[1]"October 1, 2018 (2018-10-01)

The 14 designers meet each other in Auckland, New Zealand, where they are greeted by the show's host Georgia Fowler and mentor Andreas Mikellis. For their first challenge, Fowler tasked the designers to create a cocktail dress that is inspired by the variety of flavors of the Scandinavian drink franchise, Höpt. Additionally, the models for each contestant appeared for the very first time, and were assigned particularly for each designer by the judges.[1]

On the runway, Beau Takapu, Beth Hornsby-Hunt, Jess Hunter, Judy Gao, Kerry Ranginui, Lenon Wakauwa, Misty Ratima and Peni Moala were declared safe by earning enough points by the judges.[1] Designers Benjamin Alexander and Caitlyn Crisp received positive remarks for their runway looks by the judges, with the former contestant winning the overall challenge. Camille Richard and Matt Costello received mixed remarks, but ultimately moved to the next challenge.[1] Massey Williams and Nicole Schmidt did not impress the judges with their runway looks, and were both placed in the bottom two. After the judges final decision, Williams was saved for the next challenge, whilst Schmidt was eliminated from the competition.[1]

  • Guest Judge: Jessica Grubiša
  • Challenge: Construct a runway outfit inspired by the cocktail drink Höpt.
  • Challenge Winner: Benjamin Alexander
  • Bottom Two: Massey Williams and Nicole Schmidt
  • Eliminated: Nicole Schmidt
22"Episode 2[2]"October 8, 2018 (2018-10-08)

The 13 designers are tasked by Andreas Mikellis to create a look inspired by streetwear. Each designer have to look for one specific fashion item in Sylvia Park, Auckland, and based their conceptual design on that item. After this, Mikellis asks each contestant to swap their chosen product with another designer, effectively changing their initial ideas; each designer is then given a time limit for sketching their outfit, and executing it in the work room.[2]

On the runway, Beau Takapu, Caitlin Crisp, Jess Hunter, Kerry Ranginui, Matt Costello, Misty Ratima, and Peni Moala were declared safe by earning enough points by the judges.[2] Designers Benjamin Alexander and Massey Williams were praised for their runway looks, with the latter contestant receiving rave reviews for his redemption of last weeks runway look; Williams was declared the winner of the challenge. Camille Richard's and Judy Gao's ideas for their runway look was commended, but the execution was criticized by the judges; they were ultimately put through the next challenge. Beth Hornsby-Hunt and Lenon Wakauwa were criticized for not having cohesive designs, and were both placed in the bottom two. After the judges final decision, Hornsby-Hunt was saved for the next challenge, whilst Wakauwa was eliminated from the competition.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Watch Project Runway New Zealand S2018E01". TVNZ 2.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Watch Project Runway New Zealand S2018E02". TVNZ 2.
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