1. Christian Siriano
The youngest winner of Project Runway is also the most successful. Christian Siriano won Season 4 of Project Runway. After winning the contest, Siriano launched his eponymous fashion line in September 2008 at the New York Fashion Week. He has been a constant crowd drawer in NYFW since then. His collection has been retailed in Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. In 2012, he opened his first flagship store in Manhattan. Siriano is a celebrity favorite in red carpet events. Stars such as Victoria Beckham, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Emily Blunt, Sarah Jessica Parker, and more have worn his designs! In 2013, Siriano was inducted into the elite Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Aside from having a shoe and bag collection at Payless, Siriano is currently one of the judges of the youth-centric spin-off Project Runway: Threads.
These 7 most successful Project Runway contestants have proven that success isn’t determined by exposure in a reality show. They still needed to work hard and showcase their unique aesthetic in the fashion industry. These designers also showed us that pursuing one’s passions and sticking to what you’re good at are the keys to being successful in your business.
