PROJECT RUNWAY.....Project Runway on Bravo Behind The Scenes BLOG: Episode One Premiere

Model Boy--Nick Verreos with models from the Premiere episode of "Project Runway" Season 17 on Bravo, wearing designs from designers (L to R) Garo Sparo, Nadine Ralliford, Bishme Cromartie, Frankie Lewis, Rakan Shams Aldeen and Renee Hill--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

This past Thursday night was the Premiere of Season 17 of "Project Runway", back on Bravo TV, the network that aired the first FIVE seasons of the reality competition show--of which I was part of in Season 2 and judged in Season 6. I am a Consulting Producer on the show and was lucky enough to have exclusive access to the behind-the-scenes action. Instead of recap'ing each episode, I will post fun "backstage" photos of what went on while doing my consulting producing duties.

Gorgeous New Set--The new "Project Runway on Bravo" set by JP Connelly/James Pearse Connelly--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

The Accessories Wall--Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo TV--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

Many Sizes--The Dress Forms, lined up in the new workroom of Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo TV--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

First up is the Premiere Episode. For this first episode, the designers/contestants were asked to bring designs from home that best represented who they were as designers to a party-like atmosphere so the show's judges--Supermodel Karlie Kloss, Elle Magazine Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia, Designer Brandon Maxwell and Journalist/Editor and former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue, Elaine Welteroth--could ascertain the new designer's aesthetic. Here are photos from the first episode "party", as well as backstage model photos with the designer's designs + more--Enjoy!

Premiere Episode Runway Party:

Season 2 Boys--Nick Verreos and Daniel Vosovic--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

 Hanging Out--A group selfie while waiting for filming to begin--with my very good friend Taylor Schultz (center) and "Project Runway" Season 2 buddy Daniel Vosovic (second from right)--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

Models/Designs:

 Nick Verreos with models in Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo designer's looks (L to R) Blue Tulle and Satin dress from Hester Sunshine; White stretch-twill-and-lace-applique-netting Suiting Ensemble from Nadine Ralliford--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

 Blue Doll--Dress by Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo designer Hester Sunshine--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

Sexy Suiting--White Stretch Twill with Lace Applique Ensemble from Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo designer Nadine Ralliford--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

Strike A Pose--Models in looks from Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo designers (L to R) Tessa Clark, Cavanagh Baker, Jamall Osterholm and Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

Off-the-Shoulder Coat-Dress--Model in design from Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo designer Renee Hill--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

Graphic Gal--Model in Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo designer Venny Etienne outfit of crop top and tulip shaped skirt with piping accents--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

Architectural Neck--Model wearing Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo designer Rakan Shams Aldeen Neoprene Coat--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

Backstage Models--Models backstage in first episode challenge designs from designers of Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo (L to R) Garo Sparo, Sonia Kasparian, Tessa Clark, Hester Sunshine, Frankie Lewis, Bishme Cromartie, Lela Orr, Jamall Osterholm--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

Runway Scene--The Runway during the first episode of Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

Fabulous Mimi--Mimi Tao, the first Transgender Model on "Project Runway"--Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo, wearing bias-cut dress design from designer Kovid Kapoor--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY

Season 17 "Project Runway" on Bravo--Greenpoint Brooklyn NY