Project Runway season 13

Project Runway
Season 13
No. of tasks14
No. of contestants19
WinnerSean Kelly
No. of episodes15
Release
Original networkLifetime
Original releaseJuly 24 (2014-07-24) –
October 23, 2014 (2014-10-23)
Season chronology

Project Runway Season 13 is the thirteenth season of the television show Project Runway, appearing on Lifetime. The season began airing on July 24, 2014, with 19 designers competing to become "the next great American designer." In addition, Amanda Valentine, a designer from Season 11, returned to compete once again for the grand prize. Valentine was voted back by fans in an online poll, winning against Alexander Pope and Ken Laurence, both of Season 12.

Supermodel Heidi Klum, Marie Claire creative director Nina Garcia, and fashion designer Zac Posen all returned as judges this season. Tim Gunn maintained his role as the workroom mentor.

Aldo was the exclusive retail sponsor for Project Runway's 13th season and has merchandised the accessory wall with an assortment of products.

This season’s winner’s prize package was valued at over $300,000 (US 2014), and included: $100,00 from Red Robin to launch their business (and the opportunity to design a fashion accessory for all Red Robin servers), a shoe and accessory collection from Aldo (to help enhance their upcoming runway shows), a premier home entertainment system courtesy of Samsung, from Mary Kay an entire years worth of beauty products for their fashion shows and professional markup artist services for their debut show, a complete sewing and crafting studio from Brother Industries sewing and embroidery, travel and hotel accommodations to fashion capitals and inspiring locations around the world from Best Western International, a 2015 Lexus NX F Sport and a fashion spread in Marie Claire magazine featuring the winning model.

In 2016, Fäde zu Grau, Mitchell Perry, Emily Payne and Kini Zamora competed on Project Runway All Stars (season 5), with Fäde placing 13th, Mitchell placing 10th, Emily placing 5th, and Kini being the runner-up.

In 2018, Amanda Valentine and Char Glover competed on Project Runway All Stars (season 6), with Amanda placing 11th and Char placing 10th of 16.

In 2019, Sean Kelly competed on Project Runway All Stars (season 7) against worldwide Project Runway winners where he placed 7th.