| Project Runway | |
|---|---|
| Season 11 | |
| No. of tasks | 12 |
| No. of contestants | 16 |
| Winner | Michelle Lesniak Franklin |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Lifetime |
| Original release | January 24 – May 2, 2013 |
| Season chronology | |
Project Runway Season 11 is the eleventh season of the television show Project Runway, appearing on Lifetime. The season began airing on January 24, 2013, with 16 designers competing to become "the next great American designer."
Supermodel Heidi Klum and Marie Claire fashion director Nina Garcia returned as judges this season. Tim Gunn returned as the workroom mentor. Zac Posen replaced Michael Kors as one of main judges due to scheduling conflicts with Kors.[1]
Lord & Taylor was the exclusive retail sponsor for Project Runway's 11th season and has merchandised the accessory wall with an assortment of products.
In 2013, Daniel Esquivel competed in Project Runway All Stars (season 3), placing 10th of 11.
In 2014, Patricia Michaels, Kate Pankoke, Benjamin Mach, Samantha Black and Michelle Lesniak competed in Project Runway All Stars (season 4), with Patricia placing 14th, Kate placing 11th, Benjamin placing 10th, Samantha placing 8th, and Michelle placing 4th.
In 2016, Layana Aguilar competed in Project Runway All Stars (season 5), placing 7th of 13.
In 2018, Amanda Valentine and Stanley Hudson competed in Project Runway All Stars (season 6), with Amanda placing 11th and Stanley being the runner-up.
In 2019, Michelle Lesniak returned for a third time to compete in Project Runway All Stars (season 7) against worldwide Project Runway winners. She won the competition.