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MAKE IT WORKSee What Your Favorite ‘Project Runway’ Designers From Seasons 1-6 Are Up to Now!

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Updated: Aug 8, 2016 1:09 pm·

By Allison Cacich

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It's been nearly 12 years since Project Runway first changed the way we view fashion — and we haven't forgotten about some of those earlier designers who made the show what it is today!

See what Jay McCarroll, Austin Scarlett and more of your favorite alums from Seasons 1-6 have been doing since their time on the series came to an end.

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Jay McCarroll — Season 1 Winner

After becoming Project Runway's first champion, the 41-year-old launched a blog and designer fashion boutique called The Colony by Jay McCarroll in 2008. He currently teaches at Philadelphia University and has a fashion line on QVC. He also appeared on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club in 2010.

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Austin Scarlett — Season 1 (4th Place) and All Stars Season 1

The fan favorite award winner worked for bridal design house Amsale as creative director, appearing on a few episodes of TLC's Say Yes to the Dress. In 2010, he teamed up with Season 2 star Santino Rice for their own show, On the Road With Austin and Santino. He has since released his own collection of wedding and evening dresses, which is available at Neiman Marcus and other luxury retailers.

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Robert Plotkin — Season 1 (5th Place)

Since his season ended in 2005, the flirtatious designer has gotten married and welcomed two sons. You can follow him on Instagram here!

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Chloe Dao — Season 2 Winner

The 44-year-old continues to run her Chloe Dao boutique and design studio in Houston, Texas, and debuted a wholesale line called DAO Chloe DAO in 2008. She also served as a Season 1 judge on Project Runway Vietnam.

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Daniel Vosovic — Season 2 Runner-Up

In 2008, the 35-year-old published a book called Fashion Inside Out, with a forward by Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn. The following year, he launched his own fashion line and has released seasonal collections ever since.

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Nick Verreos — Season 2 (5th Place)

The 49-year-old served as a guest mentor on Project Runway Canada and appeared as an audition judge and guest judge on future seasons of Project Runway. He's also been a panel member on TV Guide Network's Fashion Wrap and represents the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising as their official fashion spokesperson.

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Jeffrey Sebelia — Season 3 Winner and All Stars Season 3

The 46-year-old became head designer for the brand Fluxus in 2010, but left to launch an edgy kids line called La Miniatura. You can follow him on Instagram here!

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Kayne Gillaspie — Season 3 (5th Place) and All Stars Season 2

The 37-year-old, who now goes by Johnathan Kayne, has designed several gowns for the Miss America pageant and launched a dog couture line called Kayne9 in 2008. He currently runs an eponymous brand with fellow Project Runway designer, Joshua McKinley, in Nashville, Tenn., and serves as a fashion expert for Country Weekly, Zuus Country, and NStyle Country.

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Christian Siriano — Season 4 Winner

The 30-year-old fan favorite has gone on to have an extremely successful career with his eponymous line, dressing the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Michelle Obama. He was inducted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2013, and married singer-songwriter Brad Walsh on July 9, 2016.

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Rami Kashou — Season 4 Runner-Up and All Stars Season 1

Known for his draping, he continues to design gowns for all sorts of occasions, and has worked with Penelope Cruz, Jennifer Lopez and Paris Hilton. You can follow him on Instagram here!

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Kathleen "Sweet P" Vaughn — Season 4 (5th Place) and All Stars Season 1

The adorable designer continues to make clothes, but also works as a celebrity stylist, most recently dressing James Franco for the Guy's Choice Awards. Follow her on Instagram here!

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Leanne Marshall — Season 5 Winner

The 35-year-old has consistently shown at New York Fashion Week and has designed clothing for both television and editorial. She launched a signature bridal line in 2011 that is known for its light, flowing lines and feminine details.

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Kenley Collins — Season 5 (3rd Place) and All Stars Season 1

The brunette beauty is still rocking her signature vintage style, but appears to have taken a break from designing since welcoming a daughter named Belle last year. You can follow her on Instagram here!

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Irina Shabayeva — Season 6 Winner and All Stars Season 3

The outspoken designer launched a successful bridal collection and has created custom clothing for Selena Gomez and Carrie Underwood. You can purchase a few of her designs here.

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Althea Harper — Season 6 Runner-Up and All Stars Season 2

The blonde beauty worked as a knitwear designer for Tory Burch before working on her eponymous fashion line as well as the children's brand Lilias & Love, which is named for her daughter. Follow her on Instagram here!