And the first-ever winner is… Back in the workroom, its clear who has the most work: Samantha.
Everyone is feeling the time crunch.
In a confessional, one of the producers asks Zachary, How are you going to finish?
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Zachary is a sound-bite machine.
Tim comes around to give them critiques on their edited work.
So she scraps the idea of more color and sticks to her black-and-white guns.
He also confirms Zacharys suspicions about the flowers on his runway gown: They need to go.
Tim comes in to explain: In the spirit ofProjectRunway, theres a little twist.
Its just Georgina Chapman with aProject Runway All Starsreminder good luck message.
These poor kids cant take much more stress.
Thats why when six tall women stand before all of them, they look extra frazzled.
Zacharys need to re-fit a skirt looks like cake compared to Mayas adjustments.
Tim comes to the room once more and asks them to gather round.
Its pretty adorable how attached Tim has became to these teen designers.
I didnt think Samantha or Zachary would be ready for the finale, but somehow it happened.
Backstage is insane as per usual.
Maya is even asking a model if she knows how to sew.
(She doesnt.)
She thanks her friends and family and introduces her female warrior in a field of flowers collection.
Maya said she wanted to own the black and white and she does.
The yellow floral print is mostly just accents, but it works.
Its a beautiful, elegant collection.
My complaint was she should have flipped her first and last look.
Her final look down the runway didnt have as much of a wow factor as the first.
But the judges dont seem to mind the order.
Kelly says we finally see the true designer in Maya.
Everything looks impeccable, and Christian even calls her waffle pant look so major.
(I wonder if Rachel Zoe would agree?)
Aya appreciates how Maya paid attention to detail and gave all her looks a 360-degree appeal.
She also thanks her parents and explains her menswear/military tactical uniform inspiration.
How Samantha was able to finish all this in two days is a mystery.
She listened to the judges and incorporated a dress and a skirt.
And the judges are happy for it.
Kelly loves the color aesthetic and is just generally happy that Samanthafinallygave them what they were asking for.
Hannah says the inclusion of the aqua dress helped the collection have something for everyone.
(Im still not sure Igether style, but I can agree that Samantha is a great designer.)
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Zacharysays he feels like hes dreaming.
Even flustered, hes so well spoken.
He thanks his family and says he cant imagine his career getting a better start thanProject Runway Junior.
The dichotomy of pastels and black works well in Zacharys collection.
He uses heavy fabrics but is able to achieve a light, flowiness.
This change makes Hannah the most happy.
She says the addition of the black belt helps, too.
Aya says his evening pant looks are stronger and have a more modern flavor than his gowns.
Bella says this is her favorite collection and sees a lot of room for him to grow.
Last to walk her collection down the runway isPeytie.
As the models were lining up, the beaded portion detached.
But thanks to some quick skills, she sends completed looks down the runway.
That definitely shows in these six looks.
Aya likes that everything seems experimental while her models seem at home in the clothing at the same time.
Kelly applauds her eye for pattern and texture.
You were born to do this, Kelly tells her.
Samantha took second, Peytie third, and Zachary fourth.
What do you thinkRunwayfans?
Are you happy with the winner?
Did this episode give you tears of joy?
(No, just me?)
Are you ready for 10 more seasons ofJunior?
Tell me below, or find me on Twitter@realdalener.
Be sure to come back to EW.com tomorrow when Ill have an interview with Maya about her win.
