[Rock music]
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Okay, this is what is going on on season 13 of project
runway. Lucky season 13.
We have 18 designers that are coming to their last audition.
And they're all dying to compete on Project Runway.
I really, really, really, really, really, really, really
want to make it to fashion week. And we're narrowing it down
to 15 designers, so... [Imitates slicing]
3 are being cut. I don't get nervous, I just
get ready, and that's gonna be my motto to win this
competition. I'm not gonna be so
big-headed as to tell you I'm gonna win, 'cause you know what?
Everyone who ends up saying, "I'm gonna win," is that dumb
one who's out. Ooh, this is so exciting.
We brought the 18 finalists to meet our judges, Nina Garcia,
Zac Posen, and Heidi Klum, who will make the ultimate decision.
This looks very good. Being here one step away, to
be honest, is so nerve-wracking. I'm right there.
All I need to do is just, like, you know, cross that finish
line. The designers who move
forward will be joined by the winner of our runway redemption
competition, where you, our viewers, have chosen one
designer to return to compete on Project Runway.
All right, let's get to it. Let's do this.
Hi, everybody. Oh, hi, Tim.
Hi. I'm so happy to see all of
you here. It's a big day.
I'm gonna give you the lay of the land.
You will each be presenting individually to the judges.
Be thoughtful. And also, I just want to say,
relax. I know you're all nervous.
I'm nervous. [Laughter]
So breathe, all right? So welcome, and prep away.
Whoo. I wish I was already on the
show, that would be such a relief, but it's also--it's
part of the ride. Our pieces are in stark
contrast to each other. [Laughs]
As I jump on your right. [Laughter]
Mitchell. Yeah, they call me "Char."
Char? Yeah, it's easier.
"Shark." I'm gonna call you "shark."
My name is charketa GLover, and I'm from Detroit, Michigan.
Oh, this was part of my spring collection, and these are
sample pieces. You know, being from Detroit,
born and raised, I'm a reflection of hard work.
We're a strong city. We're go-getters.
So bring it on. Do you work, like, a 9-to-5
job, or you do this full time? My first degree is in
computer engineering. I was working at an investment
bank. It's only recently I started
designing, like, every day, yeah.
Fashion is where I belong to. Not computers.
Not wall street. Sometimes, I think I'm going out
on a limb. You know, who are you to be so
confident that you can--you, little small potato, can make
it out there? You know, Korina, you're the
first designer to go in, so sell it.
I'm ready. Good.
Welcome. Thank you.
Korina, tell us a little bit about what kind of designer you
are. I'm American Indian, from the
puyallup tribe, so a lot of my stuff is inspired by my growing
up. And do you wear your own
clothing? I like this coat.
I do, yeah, all these jackets.
I love that next coat. I'd love to see this on.
Great. It's beautiful.
Am I allowed to buy things today?
[Laughs] Who do you think your
customer is? I love the New York woman.
I'm from Eugene, Oregon, but I currently live in Brooklyn,
New York. I come from a family of artists,
so kind of living in that starving artist environment is
awesome. It's a different silhouette
that I haven't seen before. Like, a serape/coat.
Really, really beautiful. How do you work under time
pressure? That's pretty much the only
way that I work. I mean, like, right now, I'm
number one, right, and I'm pretty calm.
You shouldn't be. [Laughs]
I did the screen-printing myself.
This is screen-printed? Yeah.
Good heavens. I had a very traditional
family, my parents were very orthodox, but we moved to a big
city, and so there was a lot of change in their thinking.
We do believe in our traditions and our culture, but see it in a
modern way. These are actually middle finger
prints. [Laughs]
So there's a lot of humor in your work?
Yes, because there are states back home where women are not
treated well. Oh, I know.
Give the middle finger to the men who don't treat them well.
So it's-- good for you!
[Laughs] This collection here was a
part of my senior thesis. I'm fresh from school.
It was inspired by how the human body creates speed.
I was a hip-hop dancer for eight years.
So when you dance, you have to be able to move in your
clothing. I'm very familiar with the body,
how it works. The jacket with the sleeve
that's kind of detached from the body almost.
You do have a lot of ideas, new ideas.
Sometimes maybe too many. I want to tell my story, and
i feel like my work will always be original.
You know, he's young. But he's fearless.
You can start moving your work over to the rack that
Korina's just clearing. Okay.
It's definitely been a long road.
Working for other companies kind of crushed my spirit a little
bit, and then I had my daughter, who totally re-sparked
that wanting to design again. I now have a kids line called
Devon rose, named after my daughter.
Hi, Emily. All: Hi.
Did you make your dress that you have on?
Yeah, I did. To match your hair color.
[Laughs] It's actually, like, a
shirt-dress. It's pleated through the back.
A lot of my work is androgynous. I'm impressed.
You have a sophisticated eye. Thank you.
Hi. Hi.
Where are you from, Emmanuel? Originally, I'm from Mexico.
My parents came over here when I was a baby, and I live in
Dallas. Well, the women in Dallas
love their fashion. So I design for girls like
Kylie and Kendall jenner. Rihanna would totally wear this.
It's sheer. This has lace sleeves.
Beautiful technique. Nicely made.
My only issue is I see three totally different designers on a
rack here. Yeah.
This is everything for me. I mean, I left my job, I left my
apartment. Everything I've got is right
here. I love this yellow number in
the middle. That's, like, pop.
It has pockets. I'm obsessed with pockets.
Tell us a little bit more about you.
Self-taught, 37, single. So--
wave into that camera right there.
Hey, fellas. [Laughter]
Your attention to detail is exceptional.
I like how your rack looks. It feels secure.
I love what you do. Thank you.
How'd it go? I think it went well.
Good. I was just very nervous.
Oh, my God. I see a lot of volume.
Silhouette is my first love as a designer.
I want to bring my avant-garde approach to the show.
Alexander's very creative. I'm feeling so good right
now, it's not even funny. [Laughs]
Hi. Hi.
How are y'all? You look like you just came
from the beach. Well, I live in South
Florida, and the shorter the shorts, the closer to God, so--
okay. I'm all about fun, and
enjoying your life. Fashion's important to me,
because of where I came from. I came from very little, very
humble beginnings. I mean, it's not really even
humble. It's kind of, like, tragic.
This is one of my short cocktail numbers.
I have this fun tank top here using my print.
Putting on beautiful clothes is kind of like the epitome of
sophistication for me. I do like your pieces.
I think they're wearable. There's something very easy
about it. I'm not blown away by what I
see here in front of me, but something tells me you could
surprise us. Okay, I think you're right.
I want to be in, because they like my body of work, not my
body. I mean, it's rockin', but--
I like him. I like him too, but he's
gonna be feisty. You seem very in command.
I'm, like, meditating inside. Well, it works for you.
I'm impressed. I like a classic style, so I'm
inspired by designers like vionnet, chanel, madame gres.
I play with versatility, so this piece can be brought
around to the front like that, or it could be draped around the
head like a scarf. I feel like you are showing
us one dress, in a way. It's a little one-note.
Hmm. They're a bunch of hard-asses.
They were definitely tough. This is a look that I just
did for an event called black hearts ball.
Now, is this for a man, or is this for a woman?
It's for a woman. Mm-hmm.
I guess my muse is a middle-aged lesbian woman.
I like that it's, like, lesbian couture.
[Laughs] Thank you very much, Tim.
He can sew. I mean, he can sew.
He can sew. He can sew, he had a really
nice energy. My spirit's not dashed in any
ways, but I feel like it's up in the air.
I really love using contrast fabrics, and I think that it
makes for more of a kind of futuristic feel.
My favorite part about your pieces is all the seaming.
Thank you. Yeah, I do it all myself.
My only worry would be to not be so close to the designers
that you love. It looks like we just went to
the Rick Owens store and just bought a few things.
Okay. How'd it go?
They were just saying, like, "reminds me of gareth pugh and
Rick Owens," or whatever, and-- oh, shut up.
And I was just like-- sorry, that really makes me
mad. Thank you!
You want to say something referential?
It goes back to the middle ages. I love when she says, "I want
to show you things you haven't seen before."
Like, I've seen it. I've seen it, I've seen it,
I've seen it, I've seen it, and you're wearing it.
I don't know what to expect. I don't know if they will--I
expect them to like it, because my work will talk by itself.
Talking better than me. This one is a lot of cut, and
also in the back. You have some good ideas.
I already present twice in Mercedes-benz fashion week in
the Lincoln center. Good, so you have some
experience. Why did you choose these pieces
over some of the pieces that you have in your look book?
Because I sent that out to Jennifer Lopez to try for the
billboard cover magazine. Really?
Yeah. I see you have talent, and
that you have creative ideas. I worry about the taste.
The what? The taste.
Nina was the one like-- [Laughs]
They asked me a lot of questions, a lot of questions,
and I think I'm going forward for that.
So be careful, you guys. Hi.
Hi, I'm Sam, from Texas. Both: Hi.
I like to think my girl is contemporary.
She's still hip, you know, "urban-y."
Only a girl from Texas uses the word "urban-y."
Yeah. [Laughs]
Kini is your name, right? Kiniokahokuloa.
That's my first name. "Kini" is fine.
You're a denim man. My denim cocktail dress.
I love it. A jumper.
I love it. She loves it.
Good-bye. Next.
Fade Zu Grau. Both: [Speaking German]
"Fade Zu Grau," that must be German.
Yeah. What is that a map of?
It's just a print I designed. Cool.
This is really helpful. If you're on the dance floor,
like, two hours or something, which I am.
It's, like, '80s night on Sunday, so we're going, like,
Janet Jackson, and so-- what about what you're
wearing today? Did you have anything to do with
this? Did you make it?
Those are all different pieces cut apart, and then, I
print on top of it, so this way, you make the fabric your
own too. I don't like anything in your
rack, but I like what you're wearing.
Oh. So it's a leap of faith here,
going on this. In school, they always called
me the nervous kid, so I'm always gonna be nervous.
Yoo-hoo, over here. Okay, sorry.
That's okay. I'm confused.
Both: Hi. The first look I'm gonna show
you, it's kind of like a dress shirt with the collars at the
bottom. Very well made.
This kind of like a play on a v-neck t-shirt.
I think it looks really good. It's clean, fresh, it's
straightforward. I like what you brought, but
I think you have to amp up the volume a little bit more.
There also needs to be a big measure of showmanship and drama
to put on a show. I can turn it up.
After seeing everybody's work, I'm still really
confident. You have any tips?
You seem very relaxed. I don't know that you really
are. The one person I'm definitely
not impressed by, probably Sandhya.
Her style's definitely not my style.
This one is, like, hand-embroidery, and this collar
is actually detachable. I call these shoulder plates.
It's hammered metal sheets. So this is actually a mild
abusive word, which means "stupid" or "dumb."
And because these women in India, they can't say anything,
I wanted the clothes to say it. Sandhya, I love your point of
view. It's my favorite thing I've
seen all day. You're playing with tradition--
craft. Subversiveness with language,
but it somehow all has a sense of ease.
Thank you. All: Bye.
Beautiful, no? I love her.
So pretty. I'm starting to feel nervous
now. Your stress can start now.
Now. Everybody is really nice.
Everybody's kind of been cordial.
You know, in the beginning, it's all good, but later on, we'll
see. [Laughs]
All right, let's decide on who will be on Project Runway,
season 13. I loved Sandhya.
I also liked Samantha. Sean, of course.
Here, we have a definite yes. We did love Alexander.
I'm still not on project runway.
I...I don't know, I'm not even thinking that way.
I'm thinking I am on it already. Korina has a really Lux hand.
Charketa was a yes for me. Charketa.
The shark is good. Jefferson?
I think Jefferson should be in the "yes" pile.
I do too. I also liked Angela.
I mean, I just want to make sure she's gonna be able to
challenge herself outside of this very pretty capsule
collection she did. Then, we have my German
friend, Fade. I'm not sure if I made it
through, but I still have hope. What was on the rack was
frightening. I don't know, I don't think
that that was bad. I don't either.
Emmanuel. I think we should give him a
shot. Oh.
So he goes in the "maybe" pile maybe?
Yes. Nzinga.
And I think she has a point of view.
Yes, she has a point of view, but I don't know.
Taste is subjective. Well, Mitchell did his own
print. You guys liked Mitchell.
I'm on the fence with him. Carrie.
You guys had allergic reaction to her.
The judges are very good with keeping a poker face, and I
could not read their body language at all.
All right, so this is it? No more changes?
This is it. I'm gonna go meet Tim, and I
will tell the designers. Designers, all of you brought
interesting fashion, and you all have a clear point of view.
You are a talented group. Mm-hmm.
15 of you will be in, and 3 of you will be out.
Sean, Samantha, Kristine, Sandhya, Alexander,
congratulations. You're in, you're moving
forward. [Applause]
It felt so crazy good. To see this dream is a big deal.
Angela... You're also in.
[Applause] Congratulations.
Tim... I'm sorry, you're out.
Best wishes, Tim. Good luck to you.
I'm--I'm disappointed. I don't know.
Maybe I just wasn't enough for them.
Korina, Kini, Emily, Jefferson, charketa, Fade...
Auch du bist dabei. You're in.
[Laughter and applause] Even to say it just makes me
smile. I'm a part of Project Runway,
season 13. Hernan...
You're also moving forward. Congratulations.
[Applause] There's only a few spots
left, and I'm still not in, and I'm like--
we're down to our last four designers.
Two of you will be in, and two of you will be out.
Man, I just came all this way, I swam the entire ocean,
and I'm gonna die at the shore. [Dramatic music]
two of you will be in, and
Mitchell... You made it.
You're in. [Applause]
Oh, my God. I'm sure my shorts had something
to do with it, 'cause Heidi was probably like, "those legs."
Nzinga... I'm sorry, but you're not
moving forward. Best wishes, Nzinga.
Good luck to you. I feel like I'm a strong
designer, but it is a little sad, the rejection kind of
hurts, so-- Emmanuel, Carrie, one of you
will be moving forward, and one of you will be out.
Carrie... You're moving forward.
Congratulations. [Applause]
Okay, this is happening. Like, [Bleep] Yeah.
[Laughs] Emmanuel, I'm sorry, that
means you're out. I feel very sad, to be
honest. I tried my best, and
unfortunately, it didn't happen for me this season, so all I can
do is just move forward. Congratulations, guys.
Yes, congratulations. [Applause]
This is awesome. [Champagne cork pops]
Both: Ah! [Laughter]
It's from living in New York. [Laughter]
Everyone grab a glass. Here is to season 13 of
Project Runway. To season 13.
[All cheering] Designers, good luck!
Yay.
[Laughs] This is so cool.
[Laughs] Yay, I get a corner.
Ooh. [Laughs]
I know, right? We're in the actual workroom.
Like, we're here, this is happening.
Oh, my God. I'm freaking out.
So! Oh, my God, I love this!
I want that. Aw, man, I'm so stoked.
She's on my nerves already. I can't deal with it.
[Laughter] Ugh!
I want to open that so bad. There's a ventriloquist doll
in there, and you have to make his look.
Oh, my God, don't joke. [Laughs]
I'm gonna assume it's fabric, but it's Project Runway.
You have no clue what they're gonna throw at you.
I'm next to "the vet." You're next to them?
Yeah, I don't know who they are.
Who's it gonna be? I don't know.
This is gonna be the veteran. This is slightly intimidating.
I voted. I voted for this one, Amanda.
We'll find out. We'll find out.
[Laughter]
Hi. Hi, everyone.
Congratulations for being season 13.
[Cheers and applause] How thrilling is this?
Angela, you look terrified. [Laughter]
So welcome to your workroom. To my right, we have the Aldo
styling wall, to accessorize your looks.
Next door is the sewing room, with machines provided by
brother international corporation.
And in the designers lounge, you'll find a fully stocked
Samsung food showcase refrigerator.
I'm sure you've all noticed that we have an empty workstation.
The fans of the show voted to bring back a former project
runway designer, and they were voting among Ken Laurence from
season 12, Alexander pope from season 12, and Amanda Valentine
from season 11. Let's see who it is.
It's Amanda Valentine from season 11.
Guys, hi. Welcome.
I'm back. [Applause]
Thanks, guys. Honestly, I voted for Amanda
because she's related to a rock star in maroon 5.
So how does it feel? It's crazy.
Yeah? It feels really good, though.
I think the biggest motivator to come back was knowing that the
first time I was here, I didn't show my true self.
[Whimpers] What?
Yes! High five.
Crap, I'm gonna cry, aren't I? Don't cry.
Focus on the work. Oh, my God!
All my high school anxiety is coming back.
I've taken a lot of time to focus on what my voice is, and
did not have a plan the first time around.
I feel totally different now. Now, I know I can win.
Let's do it. Your workstation is right
here. Oh, great.
I'm a little worried. I feel like Amanda has a slight
advantage, especially when it comes to time management.
You know, she has been here before, but we could easily get
her out again. You are all competing to go
to New York fashion week, and those of you who make it will be
presenting a collection for spring.
For this first challenge, you're going to give the judges a
glimpse of what that collection would be if you were to make it
today, but you're only making one look.
You each have a black trunk at your workstation.
Each trunk contains 5 fabrics of 3 yards each, and not all
trunks contain the same fabrics, so you can beg, borrow, and
steal among each other if you want to, but please don't steal.
That would not be good. You have one day for this
challenge. Holy [Bleep].
Oh, my gosh. This is very insane.
Those poor saps. They have no idea what's coming.
[Laughs] All right, everyone, open
your trunks. Whoo!
Good luck, and I will see you
later. Oh, my God.
Super. What do you got?
I got this really, like, dope, edgy print, which I'm
dying for. I have this floral, like,
grandma fabric, and I'm thinking, "how am I gonna make
something out of this?" What have you got?
Is there something you like? No one's gonna want this.
Do you want any of these for this one?
[Laughing] I don't. I'd take this for anything
you want. I'll go for this.
I think I like these two. I want this.
Hi, I'm Kini. Nice to meet you.
I'm walking around the room, and
I'm just kind of like, "hey, I got this," trying to be excited
about it. Hi, Amanda.
How are you? I'm Carrie, nice to meet you.
And everybody's just introducing themselves to me.
Welcome back. Hey, thanks.
[Laughs] And I'm like, "no, no, no."
[Laughs] Want to like--you want to--
exact same ones. Yeah, okay.
What if we--here, do you want to trade?
Oh, yeah, thank you. Okay.
Good luck. [Groans]
[Sighs] I'm from Wellington, new
Zealand. The last four months have been
crazy. I moved all the way across the
world with just a suitcase to the capital of fashion, New York
city. I'm really excited to let some
creative energy out on this side of the world.
I'm a little nervous... But I'm trying to do my best,
making sure that I don't overthink, and don't, you know,
debate between designs. So it's gonna be, like, three
layers. Sheesh.
Love it. If we're doing spring,
summer, you know, I think young, fun, so I'm gonna do a romper
that's open in the front, and it's enclosed in the back.
I like to play with proportion and shape, so I'm really excited
for that. The one thing with the judges
was really, like, pumping up the volume, so I'm creating a
asymmetrical top. The pants are asymmetrical as
well, with some detail that shows some skin on the side hip,
so hopefully that might be enough.
Whoa, I forgot how fast this thing was.
I'm used to driving a pinto. This is a Ferrari.
[Laughter] Yeah, I'm--
what top are you gonna do for that skirt?
I'm thinkin' "flowy." My aesthetic is really girly and
flirty, so to have a circle skirt with pockets that moves,
it's just perfect. And it's spring.
It's gonna be, like, a one-piece.
Are you sure? It's gonna be, like, a really
edgy jumper. Oh, fun.
Yee-ah. With this first challenge, I'm
trying to show the judges that I can pull outside of my whimsical
comfort zone, and do something a little bit more ready-to-wear
and fun. Okay, time to put the pockets
in. I didn't even know there was
dye back here. Hmm.
With the culture I come from, we are all about color.
Okay, let me start with the lightest color.
I grew up with a lot of traditional state of mind.
Me and my husband, we had an arranged marriage.
We met for five minutes, and after two days, like, I knew
that I was getting married. But it's been so great.
It's--he's like an angel. What are you doing?
You're dying? Yeah.
I want to see. I want the judges to see that
I'm a person who is very comfortable using prints, using
color, because the way I use my colors, it's beautiful.
I like yours, Char. That's so you.
Thank you, thank you. I just want something flowy.
When she walks, I just want the shirt to kind of just...
Mm-hmm. Be really "flowy," yeah.
Angela, are you stressed? You look all--
[laughs] I don't know, I'm just,
like--I'm always worried. I'm always like that, you know?
Yeah. Being an immigrant child from
Hong Kong, I worked really hard for everything that I have done.
I'm never 100% confident, so I need my work to show.
Girl, you're gonna pass out. Like, if I don't respond,
it's probably 'cause I'm just thinking.
You know, sometimes that can be a bad thing.
You could tell the stress is really hitting her.
She's a mess. If I was the first one out,
oh, my gosh, I...I'd be really upset.
Com
oh, damn, you work fast. Our challenge is to create a
spring look. We have to use whatever
fabrics that we have on our table.
Oh, snap. Hi, everyone.
Hello. Hey, Tim.
I'm going to check in with each of you.
Hi, old buddy. How does it feel to be back?
I feel so much better this time around.
I think I always felt before, I didn't want to hog the time, or
I didn't want to be that person that everybody else rolled their
eyes at, and so I just didn't speak up enough.
Season 11, I just wanted to be in the middle and just get by.
I kind of feel like I need to be on top, or why am I back?
I want to make sure I have enough time to just finish it
beautifully. Yes, it has to be, because
when I see what you've done already, it establishes a level
of quality that has to be consistent.
Amanda's not the strongest competition, and I already right
now see her overworking her stuff.
Welcome back. Thanks, Tim.
Still not sure how short the shorts should be, just because
there's so much fullness in the hip.
That's kind of something I'm gonna have to wait to see on the
model. Okay.
What I'm thinking of here is having, you know, this top, high
neck, and it's three layers, so that way, hopefully when she
walks, they'll flutter a little bit.
I am speculating that this is not going to do what you want it
to do. What I want it to do.
You need to push it. I picked these zippers, and I
thought I'll combine them, and do piping.
This concerns me. Why not use that print?
I tried putting it in, and it'll end up looking a bit
crafty. Doesn't look as crafty as
this does. [Laughs]
I don't get Sandhya. Why are you using two colors
instead of just one? I don't get it.
And I want to outline my print with a solid color.
Okay. I don't get it.
I'll be honest, I'm dubious. Charketa.
So talk to me about your look. I'm kind of torn between
maybe making it a crop in the front, 'cause I'm not sure if I
want this to be tucked in. Can you untuck it?
Okay. It has more ease.
It has more of a natural flow, and when you tuck it in, I feel
as though you're combating the beautiful draping that you have,
especially when you have this very staccato-like skirt.
Char's look is really cute, but because circle skirts are
very easy to do, it's very safe. I just think you should keep
stepping back from it, and looking at it.
Okay. Thank you, Tim.
Angela, hi. The pants, it's got this
asymmetrical detail. This should crop up, so that it
shows some skin. Skin right here?
Yeah. You may have to give your
model some grooming assignments for tonight.
What do you mean? Well, this is getting a
little close to some other anatomical parts.
This muslin is following the shape that's below it.
It's gonna be very architectural.
Good. What is your gut telling you?
That this looks like I just slopped it on.
What do you think? The same thing?
Looks like you took things that don't want to be on the
body, and put them on the body. Tell me what you're doing?
I'm doing a jumpsuit. You know, I love doing a high
neck. Korina's going to be my
biggest competition at this point.
The way that she's manipulating the neck is really interesting.
Is that a belt? Yeah, it is.
It's just so limp. And how's Mitchell?
Mitchell's good. [Laughs]
Good. Talk to me.
She's gonna be just a cool, edgy, fun girl.
The top is pinned in or sewn in?
It's sewn in right now. Why isn't it a separate?
I didn't really want to do separates.
It also has a '80s athletic vibe.
Well, I don't hate that, actually.
Okay, own it. Growing up was really
difficult. My parents were a mess, so I
decided I can't live this life anymore.
And so I've just persevered, and really pushed through.
Okay, thanks, Tim. Thank you.
I had a bad critique, but I am committed to my look, and I
go forward with it. All right, designers.
I'm very excited about what you're doing.
It's all about how well-executed everything is, because when
it's well-executed, it becomes a matter of taste for the
judges, and we have no control over any of that.
Your models are coming in in an hour, and you will have half an
hour with them. And, designers, later today,
you'll be moving into Gotham west, one of Manhattan's newest
and most luxurious apartment buildings, and home of Gotham
west market. I will see you in the morning.
So cute. So, so cute.
I am going to add some binding to the top, so that it's
reading the way I'm intending for it to read.
Doesn't look zebra to you? How's it going?
Pretty good, just got to do, like, finishing stitches and
iron it out, and then I'll be ready for the model.
[Indistinct chatter] This is so nice!
She's beautiful, she's tall, so bubbly.
You ready? Yeah.
It reminds me of myself. The jumper fits her really
well. The only thing I'm really
concerned about right now is, I don't know how much of the
side-boob I really want to show out there.
I don't even have a dress. I just have sleeves.
It looks really young. It looks teen.
The shorts are too short, so I'm gonna add about an inch or
so. I don't want too much junk
hanging out. Okay, so how do you feel,
like, around your neck? It's fine.
My garment is looking really, really good on the model.
She has a little sass to her, so that works good.
My biggest inspiration was my grandmother, because I grew up
watching her sew. You know, she made all her
friends' clothes, her wedding dress.
If she was here now, I think she would be really proud of this
look. Good fitting.
Ooh, I'm so excited. [Both laughing]
These are gonna be cool. [Laughs] So happy.
I'm not so sure what those pants are.
They look a little crafty, in my opinion.
I mean, that slit, it's very high.
I want to see Sam's. You look too "business-y"
now. I hope she gets hers
together. The sleeves are, like,
really-- I guess it's supposed to be like
that. That's pretty small.
I'm not really into Emily's. It's her style.
I guess. Whoo!
Okay, bye. Thank you.
Yeah. You're gonna make it big.
Thank you, baby girl. We got this.
Yeah, that was the most stressful 30 minutes ever.
One hour, folks. Kick it into high gear.
I liked yours, by the way. Her ass is completely out,
though. I feel panicked inside, but I'm
not letting anybody see me sweat.
My parents were born in the Congo.
The great thing about being musanda, is that we don't really
require much sleep. I work all night, all day, to
make what I want to happen happen.
I don't doubt myself in terms of my abilities, I know I'm a
good designer, but in terms what the judges are looking for,
it's hard for me to not doubt. Did it fit well?
Yeah. Yours?
I had nothing to fit except sleeves.
I am running out of time. I need to take a few deep
breaths. There's a lot to do in two hours
tomorrow. Oh, it's time to go, guys.
[Laughs] Okay.
Beautiful. That's a nice view.
It is a beautiful building. Oh.
I like the new home, it feels like a designer slumber
party. Who do you think was
struggling today? I think Angela was
struggling. I'm worried about the Indian.
Sandhya. I was looking on her piece.
I feel bad. I don't know how tasteful it
was, but it was really well done.
Sandhya is fabulous, but aesthetically, Sandhya's design
is not working for me. And Korina.
Oh, my God, I thought Korina was going to do something
amazing. That's what I thought too.
[Laughs]
Only day one. It's so not what you think
it's gonna be. [Laughs]
Coming up, on project
here we go, girls. We got action.
It's runway day. I'm excited and nervous at the
same time. You feeling good, Jefferson?
I am. I'm feeling good.
And you? We got this.
Good morning, everyone. All: Good morning, Tim.
Your models are coming in momentarily.
You are to send them to the Philip "b." Hair studio, and the
Mary Kay color design studio, all right?
After which, you will have 15 minutes to prep your models
for the runway. Use the Aldo styling wall very
thoughtfully. Okay, have a great morning, and
make it work. Thanks, Tim.
And you're okay with not wearing the bra, right?
Yeah. Yeah, that's good.
That looks amazing. Hold it right there on the
sides. Okay, turn around for me.
And then, the butt looks magical.
Mitchell's look, it looks teen.
The top is just pulling everything down.
It looks a little too young. Take that, Tim.
If we could play with, like, an ombre of orange with a pop
of color. This aplat, I think it
would be a really nice complement without it being
really obvious. I want to do nude lip.
My work is very, very spring and summer.
We'll just use, like, a lip gloss like this that it just
gives a really nice sheen on the lip.
Like, an ombre kind of effect, from light to dark.
Yeah, we can do that. Her eyes will just have, like,
a--like, a block of color. I got you.
Yeah? Thank you. I feel you, yeah.
Does anyone need help with anything?
I have time. Do you want to help me with
fraying? Yeah.
Thank you. You're welcome.
I'm a nice guy sometimes. [Laughs]
You take scissors, yeah, and just fray it.
Sandhya, her look looks like a stained curtain.
I don't think it looks high fashion.
It looks thrown together. I'm just really lost.
Someone's gonna have to let me borrow a lint brush.
Welcome to the Philip "b." Room.
So I really wanted to do a high knot bun, 'cause I'm gonna
do a really cool black and white headband.
Like, a messy top knot? Top bun, yeah.
So I was thinking, like, maybe, like, a messy kind of
looking top knot. Yeah, I think if you bring it
all back, and then you have a couple pieces coming out, it
will be, like, very, very nice, and right on trend.
Perfect. We're going kind of a
New York downtown street vibe. Pull it apart a little bit
more... Okay.
And then just really, like, work her texture.
Thank you so much. [Whispering] What do you
think about Sandhya? I've really seen it up close.
I was helping her to finish it the best she could, but I'm not
in love with the look. I think she'll be in trouble.
Sandhya's look, it's kind of weird.
It seemed like a basic cut dress, with a sleeve that
wasn't--ugh. [Sighs]
I don't get it. But if she wins...
[Laughter] Let's just say--
let's just not put that on. [Laughter]
Designers, in ten minutes, you and your models and I are
going down to the runway. Ten minutes, everyone.
Thank you. My heart just started beating
a little bit faster. [Laughs]
Sorry, baby, but I have to do this to make you more beautiful.
Perfect. The seam on the back is a
little bit--I have to fix the back.
Anyone have a needle? Angela is still running
around the workroom like a mad woman.
No, it's on the wrong--wrong way.
Excuse me, excuse me. She's even ironing her
garment while the model is still wearing it.
Designers and models, let's head down to our first runway
show. Whoo!
Yay! It's gonna be fabulous.
Come, everyone. Is that it?
All right. Coming up, on projec
hello, everybody. All: Hi.
Welcome to the runway. It's very nice to see you all
again. Amanda, you ready for it one
more time? I think so.
I'm just gonna listen to my gut and I'm gonna make what I want
to make. Okay, designers.
For this challenge, we asked you to create a look that would fit
into a spring collection designed by you.
This season, we have a big prize package, and it is worth over
$300,000. The winner of Project Runway
will receive $100,000 from red Robin to launch their business,
and the opportunity to design a fashion accessory for red Robin
servers, a shoe and accessory collection from Aldo, to help
enhance their upcoming runway shows, a premier home
entertainment system, courtesy of Samsung, from Mary Kay, an
entire year's worth of beauty products for their fashion
shows, and professional makeup artist services for their debut
show, a complete sewing and crafting studio from Brother
sewing and embroidery, a 2015 Lexus nx f sport, and travel
and hotel accommodations to fashion capitals in inspiring
locations around the world from best Western international.
And the winning designer and the winning model will receive a
fashion spread in Marie Claire magazine.
All right, let's say hello to our judges.
First, we have acclaimed designer, Zac Posen.
Hi, designers. All: Hi, Zac.
Welcome. Creative director for Marie
Claire magazine, Nina Garcia. Hi, everyone.
Good luck. And star of the hit show,
modern family, emmy award winner, Julie bowen.
Welcome. Thank you.
Thank you, Heidi. I'm excited to be here.
It's the first runway show of the whole season.
Do you watch this show, Julie?
I've missed maybe one season of all of them.
I'm really good on the weird people.
I'll pick out the weirdo here. [Laughs]
I haven't decided yet. [Laughter]
We're also very excited to have Tim Gunn here for the
runway show. [Applause]
So he will not be judging you. As you know, he is your mentor.
He will have the Tim Gunn save, and here's how it works: If at
some point during the competition he disagrees with
us, the judges, then he can exercise his save.
That eliminated designer can then return to the competition,
but that can only happen one time.
We also have an anonymous runway show, so your work will have to
stand on its own. Okay, let's start the show.
[Electronic music]
it looks very different from what everyone else has done.
I have my own voice, which is very personal, very
individualistic. I feel very happy about what
I put forward today.
I don't think it's necessarily a strong look for
me. All I see is always flaws.
I'm paying attention to the
back, where it's causing a problem.
I'm hoping my creativity will pull me through.
I'm super confident.
The structural element up top is standing up.
There is no floppiness. The dress is moving on the
bottom. Overall, I think I executed my
idea.
I feel confident when my look comes down the runway.
I think that I achieved exactly what I wanted.
That dress is awesome. It's very different from what
everyone else has created.
she looks great, and she looks futuristic, and I didn't
even realize that my design had that element.
I feel really good. I like the neckline.
I'm the only one who's using
an all-knit, black fabric, which I don't mind at all.
I love the look, and I just really want to be safe, and move
on to the next challenge.
I think Bella looks so young and fresh and a little bit hip
and interesting. Definitely slightly different
from everyone else's. I feel like she looks like a
really cool person wearing new fashion.
what I'm sending down the
runway is 100% what I want to do.
I'm confident, I feel like it represents a spring look, and I
think it has everything, and potential to win.
the proportions are just how
I wanted them. Adding the print with the solid
blue gives it a really nice, fresh, spring look.
Side butt's the new side boob.
But I still have my geometric shapes in the top.
I'm looking at Zac's face,
and he totally hates it. I think I need to step it up.
It's very, like, ready-to-wear, and I think it needs to be more
show. I'm hoping that I'm not going
home on the first challenge.
I feel confident, I feel that she's making a beautiful
walk, and I love the outfit, and I love the styling.
Everything worked perfectly.
it stands out. It's different.
I love the color. The styling is amazing.
I really think I'm in the top.
I'm relieved that it looks great, and my colors, I was
excited that they looked great on her.
I was very lucky that it all pulled together perfectly.
this is probably one of the
only times that I've just felt great.
That top is awesome. That's my girl.
That's the vibe. She looks cool as [Bleep], and
I know it.
seeing my first look coming down the runway is very
exciting. I could not be happier with the
movement and the layout. I'm very proud of this look.
it's flowing, the color is
popping off the lights, the skirt has movement.
It turned out better than I envisioned.
I'm over the moon. It's an amazing fit.
Okay, we have just learned which designer created which
look. If I call your name, please step
forward. Amanda.
Jefferson. Mitchell.
Sandhya. Charketa.
Angela. If I have not called your name,
congratulations, your scores have qualified you to move on to
the next round. You can leave the runway.
Thank you. Well, we're safe.
I'm confused. Right?
I'm confused. I'm not confused.
Confused is the word. Who do you think's gonna win?
I want Char to win. Yeah.
I think Char's gonna win. [All agreeing]
I heard the reaction when she came out.
I want Sandhya to win. I think Sandhya is going out.
If you had--Sandhya-- if you saw that dress in a
rack, Sam, would you buy it? [Dramatic music]
The six of you have the highest and the lowest scores.
One of you will be named the winner, and one of you will be
out.
All right, let's bring out your models.
Charketa, tell us about your design, and how this represents
you as a designer. I decided to do a spring
shirt, real flowy, open in the back, kind of simple and clean,
and of course, add pockets to the skirt.
Got to have pockets. I thought this was so
charming. Thank you.
I love the fact that you took this cotton Jersey...
Yes. And made it look so special.
You took an ordinary fabric, and you turned it into an
extraordinary top. I really like this very much.
I love a pocket. Thank you.
You know, as a human who's had children, the crop top still
makes my mind explode with fear, but it works here.
Did you drape the top in the actual fabric?
Yes. Well, I think that helps.
You know, she took the fabric, and actually worked with the
volume of the fabric, instead of a muslin first.
I can also see more pieces that you would create with this
in a fashion show, because basically, this is supposed to
be one of your many looks. Sneak peek, right.
Elegant and edgy. It's cool.
Thank you. Mitchell.
Okay, so initially, the challenge we got was to design
for spring, and that's kind of perfect with me, because I live
in South Florida, and that's kind of, like, my vibe anyways.
I just want to take her to a resort.
My girl's really cool and fun, and if I were a girl, I would
design something like this for myself.
I had very little to write about this outfit.
Okay. Why?
Because I felt it didn't really say much.
It's a pair of shorts and a t-shirt.
It's just very basic and elementary.
I thought this was actually very spring, a lot of fun.
It is very junior, but I happen to like ensembles sometimes, you
know, that work. Yeah, I mean, it's supposed
to be for a collection, so it's one piece and I could turn this
into a pant, and do a top. This isn't--
all: Oh. I thought it was a top and a
pant. The pants fit really nicely.
The top feels a little d.I.Y. Like, things are lifting off,
and I'm not sure how it's connecting, and it just feels
like it's not as polished as it could be.
You described your woman as "fun."
We need to have more adjectives than "fun," and understand,
there has to be more than that. Okay, I understand.
Sandhya, tell us about your look.
As soon as I opened the box and I saw a lot of patterns,
first thing that came to mind was the Indian spring festival
of holi. There is a certain rawness to
it, but still, it's really colorful and fun.
So I took my fabric, I dyed it, then I wanted to keep my edges
a bit raw, you know, because the fabric was floral and so
feminine, I wanted to give it that edgy feel.
I love the silhouette of this dress.
I feel like for real life, though, the ripped off, it's a
little like an amorous moment that was interrupted, you know?
The prince was just about to-- [Imitates ripping]
Yeah, yeah. I feel like that gives it the
edginess. Maybe it's not something that
actually people would wear, but it is for a fashion show, and I
feel like that gives it the extra something special, and I
haven't seen anything like that before, so you surprised me.
And it feels personal, like, all those little details...
Yeah. And that makes clothing
special. I think with you, you took
something and made it into a fantasy.
I think this was very inventive. I like the way you manipulated
the fabric. You dip-dyed the top.
I have full confidence that you have the creativity to make it
in this show. Congratulations.
Thank you so much. That's really encouraging.
Jefferson. I wanted to give a little bit
of edgy, but a little soft, so in the top, with the different
shapes, and combining them, and then, on the bottom, I wanted
to give you something that was a little more soft.
I thought this was terrible. The proportions of this, this
short top, then you see the skin, and then it's the
high-waisted. To me, this looked super
strange. W-t-f?
The crop top is so short and so angled, it looks like a bib,
and the shorts, they're so high up, it looks like she's wearing
some big diaper. These are not "everybody's
cup of tea" shorts. Can you just explain what's
bad about the shorts? They're not flattering, and
the proportion is weird. I worry that you don't see that
there's a proportion problem. Yeah, that's why I'm, like,
I'm asking these questions, so I can really, like, understand
where you're coming from. This is one of those examples
where the way you, right now, are dressed and look pushes me
towards having more faith in you, 'cause you look good.
Mm-hmm, agreed. Like, I want the whole thing.
I agree. And it says to me, "okay,
that guy is cool. Maybe there's something cooler
here that I'm not getting." I'm still not sure I'm getting
it all the way, though. Thank you, Jefferson.
Thank you. Amanda.
So since my last time here, I've been really focused on who
my girl is. My girl is really into dramatic
daywear. She loves contrast, be it in
draping versus structure, or color, just anything
contrasting. You know, to do something
that is interesting and commercial is very hard, and I
think this is one. The pants look fabulous.
The way you styled her, she looks groovy, she looks cool.
I want to be that girl. Thank you.
You know, I thought the top was really beautifully draped.
It looked really professionally made.
There was sophistication. It wasn't a wow runway piece.
It was good. I'll take it.
I think those pants fit so well.
I don't need the pattern. Because they're so well made,
they don't need to have a lot of gris-gris going on.
For me, it didn't stand out enough.
I think you have to bring us more fashion.
For me, it is almost too normal, too wearable.
I feel like if you want to win Project Runway, you have to
turn the volume up a little bit more.
Thank you. Thank you.
Angela. I wanted to show just
something new. I like playing around with
lines, I like playing with asymmetry, and I still wanted to
make it wearable. Instead of calling those
"slits," I'm gonna call them "sluts."
Oh. Nina!
[Hissing and trilling] Nina's back!
Meow. [Laughs]
Plus, if she turns around, when she was walking out, that
was very, very low. That was a mistake.
I think that there's a lot of skin, and that fights the
simplicity of this outfit. You have this neckline that
is very unusual, the slits in the pants, then you have the
tail on the side. Your eye just doesn't know where
to look, because there's so much going on.
It's walking the line between too sexy and bad taste.
When I was in the audition, I was told I was too subtle,
and I overcompensated. Which is true.
We said, "turn up the volume a little bit.
Don't be too quiet." Bringing up drama doesn't
necessarily always mean skin, or being tricked out.
Thank you, Angela. Thank you.
Okay, we've heard what you had to say.
We're also going to take a closer look at the clothes, and
then we'll bring you back in a little bit.
You can leave the runway. Thank you.
Oh, no. Hey.
Talk to us. I had the worst critique.
They called me slutty. Such a horrible critique.
It was so bad. It--
both: Really? Nina, she hated the
proportions. She said my top looked like a
bib, she said she looked like she had diapers on.
I-I just--I was just so lost. I was lost.
Hi. How are you?
Good. Very interesting runway
presentation, yes? Yep.
May we start with the team on the bottom?
Both: Yes. Rachel, step right over here,
please. I want to see this.
You can see it? Oh.
No. It's, like, easy access.
Those are fun pants. Yoo-hoo.
The pants are not bad. If they were with a different
top, they wouldn't be bad. The normal side?
This top-- Heidi, you don't think those
pants need to come with a gift certificate for a Brazilian?
But then, maybe it was our fault, because we told her to
amp it up the last time we saw her, you know?
Well, that's a real important question to ask a designer.
I think she's-- if you amp it up, there's
ways it can go right, and ways it can go wrong.
The shorts are bicycle shorts.
They are bicycle shorts. No, it's sewn.
No, it is sewn. I mean--
it lifts up in a funky monkey way.
That's always the problem. We see these clothes closer up,
and they look worse. Yeah, I'm really--this
doesn't take me anywhere. No.
Like, I don't think this would get you into design
school. [Gasps]
And when I see this blousy pant, I would be like, "oh, my
gosh, does this girl not have a mirror at home?
How can she walk out of the house this way?"
But, guys, I mean, that's a problem.
If those were a trouser, would you have a problem?
It just is. Like, the wind blows--
and you have a boob out. Oh!
Zac! I mean, it's basically like a
crop top for maternity. So the top three?
Come on out. Yeah.
We have angelica wearing charketa.
Beautiful. Really beautiful.
This isn't a little short? This is on the waist.
Yeah. You're right.
Can you see this top as a gown in a fashion show?
Yeah. Yes.
Absolutely. And it's nice, she sewed
down all the pleats there, and-- pockets.
And she has the pockets. Do a good spin with the
pockets. Oh, yeah.
Cute. I was really worried about
this. I was happy you liked it.
I mean, it's out there. I haven't seen anything like
this before. No, you haven't.
I thought she really has a unique idea, different.
I like when something-- she's not afraid.
No, this is cool. She's not afraid to take
chances. And then you have all these
little surprises. I think it's cute.
And look at this detail. You open this, see, and then
there's a different pattern inside of it.
That's embroidered, though. There's ideas here.
The construction's nothing to write home about.
But I'm intrigued. I want to see more.
I love that. It's a showpiece.
See, I love these pants. I think they are so well made.
Up close, they look even more professionally done.
Look at this work. Looks like it is out of the
store. And the attitude of this look
is fabulous. Works, and it represents who
she wants to dress. You're right.
It's fabulous. You know what, having seen them
up close, I think the finish of Char's garment and Amanda's is
far superior to Sandhya, and I'm a very big fan of Sandhya.
I love Sandhya's silhouette, but I'd love to see it all the
way done. I just like when someone
surprises us, and they show us something different, and I
really feel that Sandhya did that today.
Agreed. I'm all about promoting
creativity, wear-ability, and that fine balance, and that's
what great fashion is. I feel that's what's more
important than being a good seamstress.
I agree, but I do think that if your two other opponents
have finished everything impeccably, you should be up to
par. Let's talk about the looks
that we didn't like so much on the runway today.
What did you guys think about Angela?
I thought it was very "geisha hooker," but there are ideas.
I don't know who she is. But are you more interested
to find out who Angela is as a designer, or Mitchell?
I know what Mitchell will deliver, and I don't really want
to see it. You're not--
still, for me, it wasn't as bad as Jefferson's.
I mean, the idea, even though it is unexplainable to us, why
he decided to make these shorts, is a little more daring than
just the yellow t-shirt with the biker pants.
He's thinking he's being tasteful and creative.
Yeah. This one is not about being
tasteful. This one's about being, "cool
and fun." Well, that gives me nothing to
bite on. What is inside that person?
I have no clue. So we made our decision?
Okay, let's bring them back out. [Dramatic music]
the six of you have the highest
and lowest scores. One of you will be named the
winner, and one of you will be out.
Designers, this was a really great first runway show.
Of course, some of you did better than others.
Sandhya, you are the winner of this challenge.
Congratulations. Thank you so much.
[Applause] That also means you will have
immunity for the next challenge. You cannot be eliminated.
Thank you. Amanda, you're in.
Charketa, you're in. All three of you can leave the
runway. Thank you.
Both: Thank you. I am speechless.
[Laughs] It feels amazing.
It feels like my hard work of all these years, my effort, and
my dreams, they are paying off. [Sighs]
Oh, hi. Well, I'm safe.
[Laughter] Is there a winner?
There's a winner. Who do you guys think?
Wait, you're all safe.
Oh, you're not--you're the winner?
She won. You won?
I was the only one that called that.
Everyone else thought you were in the bottom.
You won, really? I knew you were gonna win.
You're just, like, sitting there like it's still a secret.
I knew you were gonna win. [All congratulating]
I called that. Sandhya is the winner, so I'm
totally confused. I have no clue anymore what the
judges are looking for. [Dramatic music]
Angela...
You're in, you can leave the runway.
Oh, my God. Thank you so much.
I'm gonna work so much harder to stay focused on me, and not get
so nervous. Thank you guys for the second
chance, thank you. Good luck.
Thank you. Jefferson, Mitchell,
unfortunately, one of you will be the first one to go.
[Dramatic music]
Mitchell... You're in.
You can leave the runway. Nice meeting you.
Thank you. Jefferson, I'm sorry, that
means you're out. Auf wiedersehen.
Thank you so much. Good luck to you.
Thank you guys so much. I wasn't expecting to be the
first to go home at all. I'm definitely disappointed.
I thought I was gonna go a lot further.
Jefferson. I'm out.
Really? It's hard saying good-bye to
these designers. Growing in this experience was
something I was really looking forward to, with everyone else.
I want you to know something. This is challenge number one.
This becomes more difficult and more emotional, and Jefferson,
I'm sorry that it's you. And I have to send you to the
workroom to clean up your space. We'll miss you.
Thank you. The most important thing I'm
gonna take away is to never doubt yourself.
Take what other people say into consideration, but at the end of
the day, my look was my look, and I had to stand by that, and
I'm glad that I did. This season on
Project Runway... Action!
Welcome to the rain-way. [Thunder booms]
Whoa! Let the auction begin.
180. Sold.
You are creating your own alternative wedding dress.
You know it's gonna be a kick-[Bleep] challenge.
I'm not trying to have no drama.
I plan on pissing off a lot more people.
No, I didn't. Yeah, you did.
I'm not hearing "team" in any of this.
That just looks really cheap. And don't start crying about it.
This is nothing if not the season of the vagina.
What? I'm being picked on really
bad. I don't want to cry.
Of course, your feelings are hurt.
I don't know when I last heard such bull[Bleep].
[Gasps]
What a fun, fabulous fashion show.
This was sublime. It looks like she's coming from
the planet of the apes. It is rough.
It looks like she's a vagina superhero.
Stop. No more excuses.
Visit mylifetime.com to learn more about the fashion you've
seen on tonight's show.