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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He was born in Nuremberg, Germany
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He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel Design and Merchandising from Georgia Southern University in 2001.
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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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He launched his own clothing line, Mychael Knight, in 2007 with a debut on BET’s ‘Rip The Runway.’
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He also designed a line of customized t-shirts for Starbucks that launched in 2007.
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In 2013, he returned to Project Runway to participate in ‘Project Runway All-Stars.’
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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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He debuted his S/S 2018 collection at NYFW this past September.
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Most recently, he styled actress and television personality Sherri Shepherd for the National Association Of Black Accountants ball in June 2017.