2. Kara Saun
Up next in our list of most successful Project Runway contestants is Kara Saun, who may not have won in the first season of Project Runway but her impressive talent as a designer propelled her to huge success in the costume designing industry. She became in charge of the costumes in America’s Best Dance Crew and The Sing-Off. Saun was also the costume designer for the series What I Like About You starring Amanda Bynes and Jennie Garth. She likewise showcased her stunning gowns in the show True Beauty. Saun currently owns her own fashion studio Kara Saun LLC and her most recent project is designing the costumes for Disney’s Descendants. Her creations have been worn by Heidi Klum, Queen Latifah, Zoe Saldana, Vanessa Williams, Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Nick Lachey, and more.