Project Runway (season 1)

Project Runway Season 1 was the first season of "Project Runway" series. The season aired first on December 1, 2004. The winner was Jay McCaroll. He won several prizes including an "Elle" spread, a $100,000 cash prize to start his own line and more. Austin Scarlett later appeared in "Project Runway: All Stars" in 2012, where he finished runner-up. Wendy Pepper, in the same year, competed in the second season of the All Stars edition placing 12th out of 13.
Contestants.
The 12 models competing for an "ELLE" spread in the first season were: