‘Project Runway’ Season 12: Kate Pankoke

NAME: Kate Pankoke

AGE: 24

FROM: Chicago, Ill.

HOMETOWN: Eau Claire, Wisc.

OTHER CAREERS: Season 11 contestant voted back in, creative director, visual merchandiser and design maker.

FAVORITE DESIGNERS: Alberta Ferretti, Marchesa and Alexander McQueen.

FASHION PET PEEVE: Strapless necklines that need to be constantly pulled up.