He was born in Nuremberg, Germany
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Beloved fashion designer and 'Project Runway' favorite Mychael Knight passed away in Ocotber. As we continue to celebrate his life and honor his memory, here are 9 things you should know about Knight.
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Remembering Mychael Knight
He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel Design and Merchandising from Georgia Southern University in 2001.
Remembering Mychael Knight
He first rose to fame after receiving the Fan Favorite Award on season 3 of Bravo's 'Project Runway' in 2006.
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Remembering Mychael Knight
He launched his own clothing line, Mychael Knight, in 2007 with a debut on BET's 'Rip The Runway.'
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Remembering Mychael Knight
He also designed a line of customized t-shirts for Starbucks that launched in 2007.
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Remembering Mychael Knight
In 2013, he returned to Project Runway to participate in 'Project Runway All-Stars.'
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Remembering Mychael Knight
In February, he creatively celebrated African-American pioneers and trailblazers in the fashion industry on his Instagram page using the hashtag, #BlackFashionHistory
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