Meet the New Project Runway Designers

So, the fifth season of Project Runway kicks off this week on Bravo, with sixteen new designers vying to win the show's grand prize.

The new cast, which includes a "rocker chick" and a former fashion model, are passionate self-taught designers, fashion school grads with impressive resumes, and everything in between.

"I feel as though we set the bar higher every season," host Heidi Klum is quoted as saying a press release. "We've got some truly talented, innovative and deeply creative designers this year, and I think it's fair to say, the most diverse."

Learn about the new designers in our photo gallery!