Project Runway All Stars Kicks off January 5 on Lifetime

Second shot at stardom, contestants vie for winning collection to be sold in five Neiman Marcus locations and online at NeimanMarcus.com

Neiman Marcus Fashion Director Ken Downing as guest judge | Lifetime, Thursday January 5th at 8pm. Check local listings

Project Runway and the highly anticipated All Stars season is about to begin!  What do you think about these 13 designers battling out for a second round?  None of the All Stars include any season winners, so it will be a chance to let new talent shine.  The spotlight certainly is on the entertaining Scarlett, no?  Will we see as many ball gowns as we did Season 1?

Project Runway has upped the ante for this “fan favorite” based season and partnered with Neiman Marcus on several counts:

• First up,  Neiman Marcus Fashion Director Ken Downing will make appearances as guest judge/host on the first and last episodes of the show.

• Second, the famous Project Runway wall?  Neiman Marcus is known for fabulous accessories, and the wall will be adorned with selections for the designers .  When the designers get the call to style-out their looks, they’ll be selecting pieces from NM to complete the look.
• Last but not least: The All Stars victor will see his or her collection in five Neiman Marcus locations as well as online at NeimanMarcus.com (Can you imagine seeing your own line in a shopping destination like Neiman Marcus? Dream come true!)

The show will provide tension, angst and textile eye candy for 12 weeks and is hosted by Angela Lindvall.  Judges include Joanna Coles (Editor of Marie Claire), Georgina Chapman and Isaac Mizrahi.

On Twitter?  Follow @ProjectRunway @NeimanMarcus and use hashtag #PRALLstars

Project Runway: All Stars lineup includes – Kenley Collins ( season five), Michael Costello (season eight), Gordana Gehlhausen (season six), Mondo Guerra (season eight), Mila Hermanovski (season seven), Kara Janx (season two), Elisa Jimenez (season four), April Johnston (season eight), Rami Kashou (season four), Austin Scarlett (season one), Jerell Scott (season five), Sweet P/Kathleen Vaughn (season four) and Anthony Williams (season seven).