Eventually, the group is whittled down until just a few remain.

Here are “Project Runway” winners you never hear about anymore.

He returned home brimming with expectations that failed to manifest into significant sales.

Jay McCarroll wearing sunglasses

After the win, he experienced some hardships.

His circumstances deteriorated further after committing a blunder during an interview withNew York magazine.

It’s a live-action movie for the Bratz."

Jeffrey Sebelia close-up

Both parties blamed each other for the debacle (perCourthouse News).

These days,Shabayeva is designing women’s apparelfor a Parisian fashion company called Maison MJZ.

Jones was a controversial upset following a lengthy debate between the judges.

Irina Shabayeva posing

After the show, she created several collections before changing careers.

For yet another “Project Runway” winner, the experience hadn’t turned out as advertised.

She helps clients address issues related to sustainability.

Gretchen Jones smirking

Jones' foray into consulting surprised many fans who had wondered about her disappearance from the world of fashion.

I sleep here if I’m drunk."

Shortly after the article appeared, McCarroll claimed that he had been kidding about being homeless (perIntelligencer).

Jay McCarroll close-up with sunglasses

McCarroll went on to win “Celebrity Fit Club” in 2010 after losing 40 pounds (perPeople).

That said, the longtime Portland resident’s confidence ebbed and flowed during the competition.

After her win, boutiques were reportedly unable to keep up with the demand for her wares.

Michelle Lesniak speaking

Since winning, Lesniak has faced some challenges.

In a February 2022Instagrampost, she addressed the mean messages she’s received since her time on the show.

Obviously bewildered by the negativity, she reached out to followers, who responded with staunch support.

Dom Streater close-up smiling

Hopefully, the positivity she received from fans has boosted her mood.

Fashion’s newest star was still moonlighting as a restaurant hostess.

She currentlymakes and sellspieces of clothing and original art in Philadelphia.

Ashley Nell Tipton close-up smiling

The average woman is size 16-18, so her stint on Season 14 was embraced by fans.

After winning, however, things didn’t pan out the way she had envisioned.

Her victory reeked of tokenism."

Erin Robertson speaking

Unfortunately, Tipton was confronting her own issues regarding body image.

Desperate to be healthier, she changed her lifestyle, but was unable to lose any weight.

Kentaro Kameyama close-up smiling