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Season 18

Project Runway

Season 18

  • 2019

Season 18 sees 16 new designers ready to wow host Karlie Kloss, mentor Christian Siriano, and judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth with their jaw-dropping fashions. This season brings back some elements of the competition that fans know and love, including the “Siriano Save,” which gives Christian the opportunity to bring one eliminated designer back into the competition, and the chance to present a final collection at New York Fashion Week.

  1. Blast Off Episode 1 Blast Off December 5, 2019, 1 h 6 min With luggage still in tow, 16 new designers are greeted at the iconic TWA Hotel at JFK airport. Paired off, they receive their first assignment: to create innovative jumpsuit and…
  2. Cats Of the Urban Jungle Episode 2 Cats Of the Urban Jungle December 12, 2019, 1 h 6 min The designers must create a chic street style look using animal prints while taking inspiration from the upcoming film "Cats." They have $250 and two days to complete the challenge.
  3. Sleigh the Runway Episode 3 Sleigh the Runway December 19, 2019, 1 h 5 min The designers are tasked to create a party cocktail dress using winter holiday decorations. They have two days to complete the challenge.
  4. The Ultimate Upcycle Episode 4 The Ultimate Upcycle January 2, 2020, 1 h 6 min The designers must create a look for Karlie Kloss to wear to a Parisian event made of fabrics upcycled from garments found at Goodwill. They have $150 and one day…
  5. She’s Sew Unusual Episode 5 She’s Sew Unusual January 9, 2020, 1 h 6 min Split into two teams, the designers must create cohesive mini-collections that pay homage to Cyndi Lauper and her iconic fashion style, including their own accessories. They have $300 per team…
  6. There Is Only One You Episode 6 There Is Only One You January 16, 2020, 1 h 6 min The designers are asked to create any look of their choosing using their own personal heritage as inspiration. They have $300 and one day to complete the challenge.
  7. Project Runway X Ashley Longshore Episode 7 Project Runway X Ashley Longshore January 23, 2020, 1 h 6 min The designers must create a look in collaboration with artist Ashley Longshore, using her custom pop art prints as both inspiration and fabric. They have $175 and two days to…
  8. Sheer Genius Episode 8 Sheer Genius January 30, 2020, 1 h 6 min The designers are tasked to create an editorial look using sheer fabrics. They have $300 and one day to complete the challenge.
  9. Suit Yourself Episode 9 Suit Yourself February 6, 2020, 1 h 6 min The designers must create a look that reinvents the classic tuxedo in a modern way. They have $600 and two days to complete the challenge.
  10. Live and Let Tie Dye Episode 10 Live and Let Tie Dye February 13, 2020, 1 h 6 min The designers are asked to elevate tie-dye into a runway-chic look using fabric they create. They have $175 and one full day to complete the challenge.
  11. Olympic Game Plan Episode 11 Olympic Game Plan February 20, 2020, 1 h 6 min For this challenge, the designers are paired up with an athlete competing in the Summer 2020 Olympic or Paralympic Games and they must make them their dream outfit for a…
  12. The Height Of Avant Garde Fashion Episode 12 The Height Of Avant Garde Fashion February 27, 2020, 1 h 6 min The designers must create an avant-garde look that is anything but ordinary for a showing at one of New York City's newest landmarks, The Vessel. They have $600 and two…
  13. Finale: Part 1 Episode 13 Finale: Part 1 March 5, 2020, 1 h 6 min Each of the remaining designers is given five months and $10,000 to design a 10-piece collection for Fashion Week. In the interim, each gets a special visit in their hometown…
  14. Finale: Part 2 Episode 14 Finale: Part 2 March 12, 2020, 1 h 6 min In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. They are given an additional $400 to spend at Mood to finish their looks. Then…