The secrecy surrounding production on the fifth season of Project Runway, Bravo’s hit reality show—and the national gay pastime—was so complete we couldn’t get a screener of the first episode to check out the talents of the 16 designers vying for the top spot (though we did learn all of the male contestants are gay except for hetero Joe). So, like any shrewd gay sizing up the competition based on first impressions, we’re using the shallowest device to predict how the fashionistas might do: their headshots. Here’s our take on the odds for some of the contestants with only photos and bios to go by. N
 Jerell, 28
Qualifications: Former model
Personal Style: Hobo goes to the Hamptons
Pros: He’s cute.
Cons: Just about everything else
What will Nina say: “What were you thinking?”
Runway Knockoff: Carmen Webber (Season 4)
Chances of winning: 100 to 1
 Wesley, 23
Qualifications: Interned at Marc Jacobs and Levi
Personal Style: Thom Brown goes preppy
Pros: Clean, sophisticated and adorable
Cons: Maybe a tad boring and inexperienced
What will Nina say: “Those pants just don’t seem to fit.”
Runway Knockoff: Daniel Vosovic (Season 2)
Chances of winning: 10 to 1
 Keith, 26
Qualifications: Self-taught designer with an advertising background
Personal Style:
Classic Chelsea Boy
Pros: Simple and sexy
Cons: Might not keep up with more seasoned pros
What will Nina say: “I need to see something else from you.”
Runway Knockoff: Jeffrey Sebelia (Season 3)
Chances of winning: 25 to 1
 Jennifer, 27
Qualifications: Worked as an embroidery designer in Italy
Personal Style: Laura Ashley goes to Smith College
Pros: Her fashion icon is Audrey Hepburn
Cons: She certainly doesn’t look that hip
What will Nina say: “It’s so matronly!”
Runway Knockoff: Laura Bennett (Season 3)
Chances of winning: 10 to 1
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