Project Runway Season 5 Contestants

FINALLY. USA TODAY has the first glimpse at this coming season's crop of designers.

"From an aesthetic point of view, it is the most diverse group," says executive producer Jane Lipsitz. In terms of cast chemistry, "it reminds me of Season 1 a little bit." Along with the requisite drama, tension and tears, "there's a lot of comedy in this season, which we didn't necessarily have last season."

Not much to go on here, but at first glance it looks like Kids' Korner. The group definitely skews toward the young end, which could be fun. We want the young, crazy and raw after last season Polished Professional Showcase. We'll have more as soon as Bravo gets off their asses and updates their site. Done! More here.

Oh, and Keith? We're going to need to see you without your shirt on. Often.

"Suede?" Really?


BLAYNE
AGE: 23
HOMETOWN: Yakima, Washington
CURRENTLY RESIDES: Seattle, Washington
EDUCATION: Art Institute of Seattle
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: John Galliano, Yohji Yamamoto and Diesel
FASHION MUST: Neon anything!

DANIEL
AGE: 25
HOMETOWN: Great Barrington, Massachusetts
CURRENTLY RESIDES: Brooklyn, New York
EDUCATION: Pratt Institute of Art and Design
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Charles James and Thierry Mugler
FASHION MUST: A novelty blazer


EMILY
AGE: 27
HOMETOWN: Sacramento, California
CURRENTLY RESIDES: Los Angeles, California
EDUCATION: Otis College of Art & Design
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawabuko
FASHION MUST: Great Jeans

JENNIFER
AGE: 27
HOMETOWN: East Syracuse, New York
CURRENTLY RESIDES: Pistoia, Italy
EDUCATION: Fashion Institute of Technology
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Schiaparelli, Moschino and Cynthia Rowley
FASHION MUST: A go-to party dress


JERELL
AGE: 28
HOMETOWN: Houston, Texas
CURRENTLY RESIDES: Los Angeles, California
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood and Karl Lagerfeld
FASHION MUST: Great shoes

JERRY
AGE: 32
HOMETOWN: Butte, Montana
CURRENTLY RESIDES: New York City
EDUCATION: Attended both Parsons and Fashion Institute of Technology
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Martin Margiela, Rick Owens and Calvin Klein
FASHION MUST: Black and white combos


JOE
AGE: 41
HOMETOWN: Troy, Michigan
CURRENTLY RESIDES: Troy, Michigan
EDUCATION: Parsons School of Design
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent and Betsey Johnson
FASHION MUST: Basic black t-shirt

KEITH
AGE: 26
HOMETOWN: Salt Lake City, Utah
CURRENTLY RESIDES: Salt Lake City, Utah
EDUCATION: Salt Lake City Community College
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Marc Jacobs, Moschino and Valentino
FASHION MUST: Great-fitting jeans


KELLI
AGE: 27
HOMETOWN: Columbus, Ohio
CURRENTLY RESIDES: Columbus, Ohio
EDUCATION: The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Thierry Mugler, Yohji Yamamoto and Betsey Johnson
FASHION MUST: A party dress

KENLEY
AGE: 25
HOMETOWN: Pompano Beach, Florida
CURRENTLY RESIDES: Brooklyn, New York
EDUCATION: Florida State University
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Coco Chanel, Betsey Johnson and Edith Head
FASHION MUST: Black, high-waisted skinny jeans


KORTO
AGE: 33
HOMETOWN: Liberia
CURRENTLY RESIDES: Mabelvale, Arkansas
EDUCATION: Fashion School in Ottawa, Canada
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Tracy Reese, Valentino and Randolph Duke
FASHION MUST: Great bag

LEANNE
AGE: 27
HOMETOWN: Yuta, California
CURRENTLY RESIDES: Portland, Oregon
EDUCATION: The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Rodarte, Maison Martin Margiela and Zac Posen
FASHION MUST: Plain white or gray t-shirt


STELLA
AGE: 42
HOMETOWN: Astoria, Queens
CURRENTLY RESIDES: New York City
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Vivienne Westwood, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen
FASHION MUST: Vest

SUEDE
AGE: 37
HOMETOWN: Seven Hills, Ohio
CURRENTLY RESIDES: Barryville, New York
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Jean-Paul Gaultier, Christian Lacroix and Christian Dior
FASHION MUST: Great hoodie


TERRI
AGE: 39
HOMETOWN: Chicago, Illinois
CURRENTLY RESIDES: Columbus, Ohio
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Jean-Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld and Cristobal Balenciaga
FASHION MUST: Low-waist, bell-cut black pants

WESLEY
AGE: 23
HOMETOWN: Blackstone, MA
CURRENTLY RESIDES: New York City
EDUCATION: Fashion Institute of Technology
FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Jeanne Lanvin, Marc Jacobs and Cristobal Balenciaga
FASHION MUST: Big old sunglasses


Get set for 'Runway,' Round 5 [USA TODAY]
[Photos: Jay Sullivan/Bravo via USA TODAY]