Project Runway (season 12)

Project Runway Season 12 is the twelfth season of the television show Project Runway, appearing on Lifetime. The season began airing on July 18, 2013 with 15 designers competing to become "the next great American designer." Kesha Bruton, a designer from Season 11 returned to compete once again for the grand prize. Bruton was voted back by fans in an online poll.

Supermodel Heidi Klum, Marie Claire creative director Nina Garcia, and fashion designer Zac Posen all returned as judges this season. Tim Gunn returned as the workroom mentor.

Belk was the exclusive retail sponsor for Project Runway's 12th season and has merchandised the accessory wall with an assortment of products.

The winning designer this season was Edwin Price, and the winning model was Isaura Wolf.

This season was preceded by Season 11 and followed by Season 13 on July 24, 2014.

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

The 16 models competing for a Marie Claire were: