Im happy to report thatJunioris nothing likeThreads.
Im not sure where casting found these 12 teens, but Im already in love with them all.
Anyway, Ill stop talking about it so we can actually TALK ABOUT IT.
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Jaxson,15, Kansas: Hes from a small town and has five calves and a bunch of farm cats.
He designs for the BA women which is short for badass, something Jaxson is kind of uncomfortable saying.
Zach,15, Kentucky: He goes to a performing arts high school and likes luxury designs.
Maya,13, Ohio: Yes, you read that right: 13!
Sami,15, California: Shes the president of her schools fashion club, which is apparently a thing now?
Ysabel,17, California: Shes on the show.
Victoria,17, Ohio: Shes on the show.
Bridget,15, Massachusetts: Shes also on the show.
Jesse,16, Massachusetts: Hes on the show, too.
The designers meet on where else?
the Gotham West rooftop for their first challenge assignment.
And to my surprise, none of the kids seems to have a problem keeping up.
If anything, they are trying to do too much.
But Tim Gunn can set them all straight with his critique.
No word about the accessories wall how will they know how to use it thoughtfully!?
Anyway, Tims critiques go surprisingly well (again, so many surprises with this show!).
Its a little chic and a little kitsch, says Kelly.
Zachs original design idea was to make a full mermaid skirt, but time was not on his side.
Tim suggested at the last minute to make it short and it probably saved him.
He got a completed look down the runway, but its not one the judges are loving.
Kelly says to be careful with pleating, especially around the hips.
At 13 years old,Mayais the youngest of the group.
When she tells the judges her age, theyre all blown away even more with what shes created.
Christian says it was one of his favorite looks to come down the runway because of the movement.
Kelly thinks its beautiful, and Aya applauds Maya on the accomplishment of her first challenge.
But because she struggled getting the pleating on the skirt sewn correctly, her hemline suffered.
Christian definitely notices that but says the back is saving her.
Samis idea was good, but the execution was poor, which is why…
Winner:Samantha
Out:Sami
What did you think aboutProject Runway Junior?
Did you agree with the judges on who was sent home the first night?
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