Gretchen Jones is an American fashion designer, who won the eighth season of Project Runway.
The finale became memorable due to the longer-than-usual judging process and the heated debate between judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia, who were clearly in favor of Gretchen's collection, and Heidi Klum and Jessica Simpson, who favored Mondo's collection over Gretchen's.
[3] Jones is regarded as the most controversial winner of the series since Project Runway's inception.
[5] After her Project Runway win, Jones moved to New York City to create a ready-to-wear line.
In 2013, Jones joined Portland-based Pendleton Woolen Mills as its fashion director of womenswear.