project RUNWAY: The Very First Episode (December 1, 2004)

Well, In Honor of the Move from Strat-O-NASCAR Channel to our new blog, we will have the First Episode of project RUNWAY from 2004.

However on a Previous Recap at the Strat-O-NASCAR Channel which took place before the First Season Began: 4 Young Dancers decided to resign for Personal Reasons as Brittany Brewer (who went on to become a Dance Teacher at Temecula Dance Company and also a San Diego Charger Girl Cheerleader for the San Diego Chargers), Ashley McMonigle, Ashly Reeves decided to stick her studies in High School so we don't know who cares and Tracy Shibata (who went on to Dance for Real so she could appear in future episodes at least she won the Beach Blanket Babylon Scholarship contest in 2002 and went on to dance in the 2009 Movie "Fame" which is a reboot of the 1980 Movie) however Heidi Klum sticks the glue on host and Julia Beynon, Audrey Chihocky, Erin DeNardo, Melissa Haro, Joy Pursell, Morgan Quinn, Jenny Toth and Allison Zebelian survived and the 4 new replacements are Josiane Barboza (Brazil), Martinique Mitchell (California), Mary Henderson (Texas) & Olga Kononova (Czech Republic) however they are all competing for a Spread in ELLE Magazine

And We've added 12 Designers to Compete for the chance to win $100,000 to start their own line, a mentorship with Banana Republic and an Editorial Feature in ELLE Magazine, Here's the Designers

- Alexandra Vidal (Miami, FL)
- Austin Scarlett (New York, NY)
- Daniel Franco (Los Angeles, CA)
- Jay McCaroll (Dallas, PA)
- Kara Saun (Los Angeles, CA)
- Kevin Johnn (New York, NY)
- Mario Cadenas (Pembroke Pines, FL)
- Nora Caliguri (Cheshire, CT)
- Robert Plotkin (New York, NY)
- Starr Ilzhoefer (Charlotte, NC)
- Vanessa Riley (London, England)
- Wendy Pepper (Middlesburg, VA)

However during the Model Selection the Models are Wearing Normal Street Clothes just like the 2003 Year-End Countdown Show which took place before it did happen.

And Now the First Challenge of the Show's History (Also the First Unconventional Challenge of the Show's History): Designers created a Sexy, Glamorous Outfit for a night on the town made only from materials bought at a Manhattan Supermarket. The Designers will have $50 and one hour to make their purchases. They had one day to complete the design and the winner had immunity for the next challenge and will NOT be eliminated.
Guest Judge: Patricia Field (Others are Michael Kors & Nina Garcia)
The First Runway Song which the girls dance is: "Fame" by Irene Cara (It's also the First Song being shown on "SOLID GOLD" hosted by Dionne Warwick which aired on September 13, 1980 with co-host Paul Anka)

1. Vanessa Riley: Joy Pursell - Trashbags, Crawfish, Laundry Bag
2. Austin Scarlett: Olga Kononova - Corn Husks, Duct Tape
3. Wendy Pepper: Josiane Barboza - Rope Candy, Breath Mints, Red & Green Peppers
4. Starr Ilzhoefer: Audrey Chihocky - Ironing Board Cover, Wrapping Paper, Bubble Gum
5. Jay McCarroll: Jenny Toth - Aluminum Foil, Jacks, Roasting Pans
6. Robert Plotkin: Melissa Haro - Mop Heads, Flat Bread, Duct Tape
7. Kara Saun: Morgan(za) Quinn - Feather Dusters, Ribbon, Cupcake Foils
8. Kevin Johnn: Martinique Mitchell - Shower Curtains, Shoe Insert Pans
9. Nora Caliguri: Alison Zebelian - Lounge Chair, Placemats
10. Daniel Franco: Mary Henderson - Butcher Paper, Trash Bags, Alumnimum Foil
11. Alexandra Vidal: Julia Beynon - Pantyhose & Socks
12. Mario Cadenas: Erin DeNardo - Shower Curtains

And so there you have it, the very first episode of project RUNWAY Recap on this site, ever.

Coming Up On The Next Post: Sarah Hudson performs this dance routine and Heidi Klum choreographs just like it did happen with Irene Cara, period.