Project Runway (season 9)

Project Runway Season 9 is the ninth season of the television show Project Runway. The season began airing on July 28, 2011 and features 20 designers who hope to become "the next great American designer."

Returning as judges were supermodel Heidi Klum; fashion designer Michael Kors; and Marie Claire fashion director, Nina Garcia. Tim Gunn returned as the workroom mentor.

The winning designer was Kurtis Pittman and the winning model was Tanesha Moten.

This season was preceded by Season 8 and followed by Season 10 on July 19, 2012.

Contestants
The 16 fashion designers competing in the first season were:

The 16 models competing for a Marie Claire spread in the first season were: