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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    ‘Project Runway’ hits season 18. How many winners have established successful careers?

    “Project Runway” is back for its 18th season on Thursday -- without host Heidi Klum and mentor Tim Gunn. They’re replaced by Karlie Kloss and Christian Siriano, respectively. Siriano won the fourth season of Project Runway season.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Dec 3, 2019 • 1 min read

    “Project Runway” is back for its 18th season on Thursday -- without host Heidi Klum and mentor Tim Gunn. They’re replaced by Karlie Kloss and Christian Siriano, respectively. Siriano won the fourth season of Project Runway season. Soo 15 years and 17 winners later, what’s the show’s impact on the fashion industry?

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    The full episode

    4 of 4
    Kamala Harris withdraws from presidential race
    1. 0:00How Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign disintegrated
    2. 11:39Rep. Duncan Hunter pleads guilty, will not seek reelection
    3. 20:38Online provocateurs and the alt-right exploit social media algorithms to spread misinformation
    4. 38:29‘Project Runway’ hits season 18. How many winners have established successful careers?You’re reading this
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