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Mychael Knight
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Mychael Knight at the Charleston Fashion Week
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| Born | April 11, 1978 Nuremberg, Germany
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| Died | October 17, 2017 (aged 39) Atlanta, Georgia
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| Education | Apparel Design and Merchandising, B.S. |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Television | Project Runway Season 3 (4th) |
Mychael Knight (born April 11, 1978 – died October 17, 2017) was a talented American fashion designer. He became well-known after appearing on the popular TV show Project Runway.
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Early Life and Education
Mychael Knight was born on April 11, 1978, in Nuremberg, Germany. He spent his childhood in Montgomery, Alabama. In 1996, he graduated from Washingtonville Senior High School in Washingtonville, New York.
After high school, Mychael went to Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. In 2001, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel Design and Merchandising. This education helped him prepare for a career in fashion.
Starting His Fashion Career
After college, Mychael Knight began his fashion journey in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2001, he worked as an intern at Wilbourn Exclusives. The next year, in 2002, he became a fashion stylist in the music industry. This experience helped him learn more about the fashion world.
Project Runway Journey
Mychael Knight first tried out for the TV show Project Runway in 2005 for its second season. However, he was not chosen as a contestant that time.
He didn't give up! In 2006, Mychael tried out again for Season 3, and this time he was accepted. During the show, he became very popular with viewers and won the "Fan Favorite" award. He finished fourth in the overall competition, which was a great achievement.
After Project Runway
After his time on Project Runway, Mychael Knight's career really took off.
- In 2007, he launched his own fashion label, called Mychael Knight. He showed his designs on BET's Rip the Runway. That same year, he also designed a special line of custom t-shirts for the Starbucks Corporation.
- In 2008, Mychael expanded his business. He launched a lingerie (underwear) label called Kitty & Dick, which made clothes for both women and men. He also released his own unisex fragrance (perfume) called MajK.
Project Runway All Stars
Mychael Knight returned to the Project Runway stage for special competitions:
- On August 20, 2009, he joined other past contestants for the Project Runway: All Star Challenge. This was a special one-time competition.
- In 2013, Mychael also competed on Project Runway: All Stars (season 3), showing his skills once again.
Later Career and Passing
On March 17, 2010, Mychael Knight showed his Fall/Winter 2010 collection at Charleston Fashion Week in Charleston, South Carolina. He continued to create and share his unique designs.
Mychael Knight passed away on October 17, 2017, at the age of 39. He had been dealing with a health issue called irritable bowel syndrome. The exact reason for his death is not known.
