Emily Brandle

Emily Brandle was the third contestant eliminated on season five of Bravo's reality series, Project Runway.

Fast Facts

1. Education: Otis College of Art & Design
2. Age: 27 (at time of filming in 2008)
3. Home town: Sacramento, California
4. Favorite designers: John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawabuko.

Career

After design school, she worked as the sales and press manager for Hysteric Glamour. In 2006, she and her business partner, Michelle Chaplin, opened Smoke and Mirrors Clothing, a Los Angeles based clothing line. She auditioned for Project Runway because of the potential exposure she would get from being on the show.

Elimination

Ms. Brandle's losing design was created for the episode whose challenge was to make a dress for "a night out on the town". During the work session, Tim Gunn warned her that he thought her design was "too costume-y". The dress, which was a short black design with colorful ruffled accents, failed to impress the judges.

Fellow Contestants

• Jerry Tam
• Wesley Nault
• Blayne Walsh
• Daniel Feld
• Korto Momolu
• Jennifer Diederich
• Jerell Scott
• Joe Faris
• Keith Bryce
• Kelli Martin
• Kenley Collins
• Leanne Marshall
• Stella Zotis
• Stephen "Suede" Baum
• Terri Stevens

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