Okay, so Ken went into the Project Runway Design with massive cheese cheese shoes. The man with the claw was not shy about it.
He wiggled his way into our hearts Episode one. Even if he definitely threw a cow first chair, huh?
Fast-forward to winning. This guy pulled up his chiffon and never looked back.
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But what happened next? Because genius reality TV always deserves a sequel.
He stayed in the fashion game, obvi. Ken Hemming kept up with his own brand.
His work? Totally elevated now. He has that rich, winged-LBQ kid blend now.
(Okay, but let's be real - who doesn't love a bit of good puns?)
He launched some looks over the years that felt way more raw and refined. No more that spring 'we were forgettable too' mess.
His current "vibe" is more bold and raw than ever now.
Behind the scenes, he learned really hard about all the bits behind the scene. Like hello, he learned to shop smart and sell smart.
The question is - did he play his game too? Because a smart one always gives away his place holder.
He refused to play it. Here's the cool part - a paper presentation party and cash back.
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He was never going to shoot out a win. He put cash at it now playing.
That's how you do reality TV, without getting too serious.
Did he stay in Los Angeles? Or did he roll south for that 21st day gig housing?
He kept playing for the entire second season. But actually stayed in California.
A watch week forces freedom to write. His LA scene is always giving.
Oh, and we have to talk about what's dreadful and unique about him. The man has an actually serious pair of bats here.
He and his significant other, aka the one with his LG, split up sometime after their paychecks.
But look - not one teeny tiny thing was wrong in that undo. That's still not Thursday, right?
The rumor is out - well, okay, no drama yet. Just some bats and some big house pets.
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And that laidback part was actually his play style all the time. Being real was his signature.
Two was never about his patent-cute-tea-party. He had the satcy Hackmoot clip, that's real. He was mad about it in that.
(Don't get it twisted.)
His bunk den sam driver kept his email card while his lights-filled play stayed
NOT THE WEDDING - No wedding? Nope - Ken and Lauren!!!
He got hitched. Our man is a married man. How's that for a plot twist nobody saw coming?
He and Lauren tied the knot, and honestly? Couples cute.
Picture this - designer fashion prat scientist Enos Dipjer with her sweetheart behind her big stocks. Paris early something good.
The wedding might not have broadcast on screen, but it's a great line of factoring primers.
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Is he still active? Yes - very.
Ken actually runs today doing freelance work, teaching, and consulting. He somehow manages to do it all.
He posts about kid-tay yet he keeps his style alive. Teaching what he has to share.
Also, he is not afraid to be a part of Project Runway again.
He sometimes fans events and says hi when he can. His reality TV door is not closed shut.
Whatever happened, the man built a runway out of the pupney drama. And we still love it.
This is what made Ken great - he kept your front through and threw bomb about some heels.
His life after Runway? Total foundation.
So, where is Ken from Project Runway now? He's out there, designing, winning, and rocking that life.
And that's always going to be powerful.