Lifetime’s Project
Runway it making it work once again…with Project Runway
Junior. A whole host of teens have been selected to debut their collections,
win challenges, and put themselves into the eye of the fashion public.
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| Matt Sarafa, Photo by Brooke Mason |
17 year old Matt
Sarafa from Manhattan Beach, California, is already knocking out the
fashion world. I had the opportunity to sit down with Matt and discuss his
collection, his causes, and why we all want to be best friends with Tim Gunn.
“After working
on Threads, a Project Runway special, I had the opportunity to audition for
Project Runway Junior and was selected- I was ecstatic beyond belief! We filmed
over the summer in New York, and it was so inspiring,” Matt enthuses. “Seeing
the actual workroom- it was so crazy to see that space!”
Matt knew
fashion was his calling after watching Project Runway at 7 with his mom.
Turning his artistic side to creative sewing skills learned from his
grandmother, Matt sought all education to perfect his technique. “I was
inspired by the show to create.” He
began a YouTube channel with fashion and makeup tutorials, which led the way to
the show.
"The show has
helped me grow as a designer and I've learned so much." The show challenges debuted
Matt’s style of edgy and avant-garde styles. “I love created upscale and edgy looks
using fabrics such as velvet, which not many designers use, plus faux leather,
faux fur, fabrics with lots of texture,” he explains.
What was it like
working with the ever-awesome Tim Gunn? “I love Tim! He is just like in real
life as he is on the show- I want to be his best friend (us too, Matt!). “I learned
so much from his critiques and advice.”
As with Project
Runway, the young designers had one full day each to completes their challenges
and create unique fashion wear. “We were all over NYC- it was fantastic. And I
was pleasantly surprised working with everyone- I was here to win and not make
friends, but working together all day in the workroom, spending so much time together,
everyone was great, we really bonded and life-ling friendships were formed,”
Matt says.
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| Matt Sarafa, Photo by Brooke Mason |
The show is
fueled by the young designers’ passion for their craft and for their designs
and their collections. Matt’s innovative style is inspired by Alexander
McQueen, Jean Paul Gaultier and Versace, where he is creating a streetwear-style
collection with unique materials and textiles.
Matt is in his final year of high school
and debating his next educational steps- he’s spending time designing,
collaborating, working with local charities and causes that are very important
to him such as LGBT youth and the gay community. Matt loves giving back working
with charities such as LifeWorld, Children's Hospital LA and the Pink Lotus
Foundation. Matt also worked with Project Nunway, an annual drag queen charity
fashion show where designers are paired with Sisters to create a high fashion
look from recycled materials.
Matt’s motto
is why fit in when you can stand out- something I think everyone should fully
embrace!
Mentored by
Emmy Award winner Tim Gunn and co-hosted by supermodel Hannah Davis, the judging
panels include Kelly Osbourne, designer Christian Siriano and executive fashion
editor at Cosmopolitan and Seventeen Magazine Aya Kanai. The inaugural season
also features celebrity guest appearances by Bella Thorne and First Lady
Michelle Obama. Watch as these young designers rock the runway in Project
Runway Junior!
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| Project Runway Junior #designerMatt |
Lifetime's "Project Runway Junior" debuts
TONIGHT, Thursday, November 12th at 9/8c!
For a preview of "Project Runway Junior please click
here! Who will win the first ever Project Runway Junior!?
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