Project Runway

Project Runway crowned the ultimate All-Star of all its All-Stars last night,

Anthony Ryan (Season 9) went up against Uli Herzner (Season 3) and Emilio Sosa (Season 7) on a finale that asked the trio to complete its concluding show in just four days with a budget of only $3,000.

That's like asking Kim Kardashian to get by with a mere 12 pointless Facebook posts per week!

In the end, the man who won a record five challenges this season came out on top, as Ryan impressed judges Georgina Chapman, Isaac Mizrahi, Liv Tyler and Margherita Missoni with what Mizrahi referred to as the "best dress I think I've ever seen on Project Runway."

That praise is higher than Justin Bieber on a Tuesday afternoon!

For his efforts, Ryan earned $150,000; a sewing/ embroidery studio; an all-expenses-paid vacation around the world; and a spread in Marie Claire.

Simply put afterward, Ryan Tweeted that he was "SO honored!" to be named champion. Did you agree with the panel's choice?

Following another intense season of designing and bickering, Project Runway announced its latest winner last night.

And who came out on top between finalists Fabio Costa, Melissa Fleis, Christopher Palu and Dmitry Sholokov?

Dmitry Sholokov!

Thanks to a concept inspired by organic architecture, Dmitry included leather elements and a lot of geometry, which led to high praise from guest judge Jennifer Hudson.

"It's rich, honey," she told Sholokov.

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A second season of Project Runway All Stars gets underway on October 25.

With model Carolyn Murphy taking over as host and celebrity judges including Katie Holmes and Stacy Keibler, Lifetime announced the returning cast members who will be vying for the championship.

They are:

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Project Runway will celebrate a milestone on July 19: 10 seasons!

With judges Heidi Klum, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia on board for another go around, upcoming episodes will feature actress Lauren Graham and designer/stylist Patricia Field among the guest panelists.

The winner, meanwhile, will receive: $100,000 from L’Oréal Paris to start his/her own line; a fashion spread in Marie Claire; and a 2013 Lexus GS 350. Not shabby, huh? Meet the new cast of 16 hopefuls below...

• Alicia Hardesty, 27 - Hometown: Brandenburg, KY; Resides in: Los Angeles, CA
• Andrea Katz, 58 - Hometown: Oceanside, NY; Resides in: New York, NY
• Beatrice Guapo, 29 - Hometown: Orange County, CA; Resides in: Marina del Rey, CA
• Buffi Jashanmal, 32 - Hometown: London, England/Dubai UAE; Resides in: New York, NY
• Christopher Palu, 24 - Hometown: Brooklyn, NY; Resides in: Massapequa, NY
• Dmitry Sholokhov, 33 - Hometown: Novopolotsk, Belarus; Resides in: New York, NY
• Elena Slivnyak, 28 - Hometown: Kiev, Ukraine; Resides in: Daly City, CA

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He came oh-so-close on season eight, but this time around, Mondo Guerra would not take second place for a result.

The returning contestant was crowned champion of the first-ever Project Runway All-Stars last night, knocking off Austin Scarlett and Michael Costello with a line that was praised heavily by guest judges Tommy Hilfiger and Ken Downing.

Mondo won $100,000 for his victory, along with the chance to sell his merchandise inside select Neiman Marcus stores. He will also serve as a guest editor for Marie Claire. Scarlett and Costello, meanwhile, received free trips to Paris.

Did the right designer win? Chime in now and visit our friends at TV Fanatic for a detailed review of the Project Runway season finale.

Anya Ayoung-Chee proved on Project Runway this year that experience is overrated.

Having only learned to sew four months before appearing on season nine, this 29-year old overcame the competition last night and was crowned the Lifetime program's latest winner. She earned $100,000 for the accomplishment, along with a spread in Marie Claire, a $50,000 technology suite and the opportunity to design and sell a collection on Piperlime dot com.

Anya thanked the entire panel after being crowed the champion, specifically citing Heidi Klum for her praise and guidance all season long.

"It's a turning point in my life that I'll never, ever, ever be able to forget," Ayoung-Chee said.

For a full rundown on the finale, visit our friends at TV Fanatic. Congrats to Anya!

She teased us. And now she's showing us.

Heidi Klum has unveiled a new ad for season nine of Project Runway, one in which she bared almost all. Feast your eyes on this decent body now:

"This is definitely sexier than past campaigns we've done," the model tells People. "I guess you could say 'Hans and Franz' are celebrating season 9."

As you can see - in small print, above Klum's naked, covered, supple breasts - the show returns to Lifetime on July 28.

It will feature Klum, co-judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia, mentor Tim Gunn and a slew of celebrity panelists, including Kim Kardashian, Christina Ricci, Zoe Saldana and Malin Akerman.

Consider this the greatest tease of all-time: Heidi Klum will soon get naked for the new season of Project Runway.

Lifetime President and General Manager Nancy Dubuc told reporters on Thursday that nude shots of the supermodel would be featured on upcoming ad campaigns, as the network moves to embrace "contemporary" women."

That, or Klum is just jealous of all the attention being paid to Blake Lively.

This won't be the first, or second time, Klum has bared it all.

You can check out naked pics of her HERE, HERE, and HERE.

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Look out, fashion industry: Seth Aaron Henderson is coming for you!

The 38-year old from San Diego was crowned the winner of Project Runway last night, earning himself $100,000, an editorial feature in Marie Claire and a $50,000 technology suite from Hewlett-Packard to create, design, and run his business.

Said Henderson, soon after he was named champion over fellow finalists Emilio Sosa and Mila Hermanovski: "I can't believe I just won Project Runway. I'm ready to start a large clothing line. I'm ready to conquer the fashion industry."

Seth cites Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Dior as his fashion role models.

Do you think he deserved to win?

Irina Shabayeva stood before Heidi Klum & Co. Thursday night, waiting to hear if she would be named the winner of Project Runway's much-delayed sixth season.

She was.

Besting Althea Harper and Carol Hannah Whitfield for the title, Irina stayed classy, polished and capable of crafting wearable couture at the NYC extravaganza.

All three were impressive last night, but there could only be one winner.

It seemed like anyone's game, but the panel ultimately decided that Irina Shabayeva, despite her aversion to color in her sporty-glam line, played it the best.

The new Project Runway champion, Irina Shabayeva.

"I can't believe it!" the newest Project Runway winner exclaimed, jumping into consultant Tim Gunn's arms as he walked out to congratulate her at the end.

"I'm definitely proud of myself," she said, giving props to her opponents. "I think this deserves a pat on the back, because I had some stiff competition."

In the end, it was Irina's surprisingly edgy, nearly all-black collection that won her the $100,000, a spread in Marie Claire and a Paris vacation.

What do you think? Should Irina Shabayeva have won?