'Project Runway' is ready for another takeoff

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On the heels of its Emmy nomination for best reality-competition program, Bravo's "Project Runway" is readying its return to the air.
The fashion-design competition will open its second season on Dec. 7, with 16 new aspiring designers vying for the chance to launch their own clothing line. Model Heidi Klum will return as host and judge, along with designer Michael Kors and Elle magazine fashion director Nina Garcia.
"The first season of 'Project Runway' generated incredible buzz and even more incredible designs," says Lauren Zalaznick, president of Bravo. "We are thrilled to bring back this high-quality, high-drama series with new design challenges that inspire the creativity from the designers that viewers expect."
As with season one, the would-be designers, who range in age from 22 to 51, will compete in a series of challenges at New York's Parsons The New School for Design, guided by the school's chairman, Tim Gunn. The winner will receive $100,000 in seed money to help launch a clothing line, a spread in Elle, a new car and a design mentorship at Banana Republic.