What was the first garment you ever made? Ultimately, I want to test my skills and push my boundaries! I’m looking forward to all the challenges that I get to dive into.
What kind of challenge are you looking forward to most? How would you describe your personal style and your design aesthetic?Ĭlassic, modern and clean, but never shy of embellishments or unique eye-catching detail. I was really enticed by the challenges the show provided, and the opportunity that could arise from it for my design passion. Throughout the filming of Project Runway, Beau was also planning his wedding with his partner. He decided to make a change and move to New Zealand to get closer to his Tongan roots.īeau may seem sweet and kind, but don’t mistake that kindness for weakness-he is here to win. Growing up in San Francisco, Beau felt like something was missing in his design aesthetic. We caught up with each of the designers to find out why they applied for the show, what made them become designers and what we would be surprised to know about them?ĭesigners Beau Takapu (left) and Benjamin Alexander (right).īeau Takapu, 37 – Retail Senior Sales Assistant from Auckland From there one designer will win Project Runway New Zealand and claim an incredible prize package.Įpisodes will also be available weekly, exclusively on TVNZ OnDemand. The final challenge will see three remaining designers given the opportunity to wow the judges with a five look capsule collection. Each week will see another contestant eliminated from the competition so they must put their best foot forward on every challenge to avoid being in the bottom two and risk leaving the competition. Judges Benny Castles, Sally-Ann Mullin, Georgia and a weekly guest judge won’t know who’s created each look on the runway until they’ve scored the design, so the judging will be anonymous. As their mentor, Andreas will be check in on each designer as they push themselves to create new designs and meet the judges’ brief while displaying their skill and design flair. It won’t be easy for the designers as they deal with time constraints, budgets and unconventional material but they must use their skills and creativity to get their garments to the runway on time while also creating something the judges will love. They will face some dramatic design challenges that will keep them on their toes and creating stunning looks to showcase on the runway.Ī new challenge brief will be delivered by mentor Andreas Mikellis and host/judge Georgia Fowler each week. Project Runway New Zealand premieres on October 1st at 7.30pm on TVNZ 2 and sees 14 ambitious fashion designers from around New Zealand compete each week to ultimately win the season.
Project Runway New Zealand designers and host, Georgia Fowler (centre).
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