Gretchen Jones

Gretchen Jones is an American fashion designer and winner of the eighth season of Project Runway. Throughout the competition, she consistently performed well, winning the first two challenges and placing in the top two in the first three challenges. However, she faced criticism for allegedly manipulating and bullying her team during one of the challenges. Despite facing a lack of inspiration and struggling to regain her position, Jones ultimately emerged as the winner in October 2010 with her collection showcased at New York Fashion Week. Her victory sparked debate and controversy among the judges, with Michael Kors and Nina Garcia favoring her collection, while Heidi Klum and Jessica Simpson favored Mondo's collection. Jones is often considered one of the most controversial winners in Project Runway history.