Gunn’s declaration that he expects the designers to be “fearless” and “untethered” sets the tone for how audiences are meant to perceive the designers going forward. We soon learn that the magnificent rooftop view is the inspiration for their first challenge in which they must construct a garment inspired by the city itself. The overarching implication of this statement demonstrates how shows like “Project Runway: Junior” give young talent opportunities to get ahead that they may not get otherwise. As they look around in awe, Samantha (16, Queens) explains that she has lived in New York her whole life and has yet to see a rooftop. The designers are welcomed to New York atop a high rise overlooking the entire city. And they have the personalities to prove it. It’s refreshing to see the liberty with which these designers are able to express themselves on the show, which may not necessarily be the case for them back home - as is typically the case with young teens whose confidence and talent rank above average of their peers. Matt is among these personalities, which also include Jackson (15, Minneapolis), Zachary (16, Berkeley, Calif.) and Maya (13, Maumee, Ohio).
Matt, 17, who hails from Manhattan Beach, Calif., wastes no time in getting on Gunn’s good side, gushing “I’m better now that I’m in the presence of a god,” after Gunn approaches him to ask how he’s faring through their first challenge.Īs typical with reality competitions, the strongest personalities are given more screen time early on. Davis hosts alongside Tim Gunn, whose forthright guidance serves as the holy grail of mentorship for aspiring designers.
Though Heidi Klum is absent, host Hannah Davis exudes Heidi in every way - from Klum’s elegant yet slightly menacing manner of speaking and intimidating beauty, to her mild playfulness. It takes more than just the ability to operate a sewing machine to face off in front of judges ranking among fashion’s elite: supermodel and host Hannah Davis, Kelly Osbourne, designer Christian Siriano and Cosmopolitan and Seventeen Magazine executive fashion editor Aya Kanai. Their self-assuredness reminds us not to underestimate the immense talent teenagers are capable of. The up-and-coming designers have a more clear sense of their personal aesthetics than I do of what my next meal will be.
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