Project Runway

16 talented designers arrive in New York City for the ultimate fashion competition. Nerves are high as the designers start-off by showcasing their best looks. Then, designers must create a look inspired by some of the biggest names in fashion.

The button bag is back, with a stylish new makeover, as the designers are divided into teams for the first time. This week’s challenge tasks the designers to create a mini-collection that shows a sneak peek into the future of fashion.

The pressure is high as the designers are tasked to create bold head-to-toe looks using a single print. Marni Senofonte surprises the designers by lending her expertise in this “go big or go home” challenge.

The designers are whisked away for a camping trip and challenged to create survival-chic looks while embracing the wilderness. The work room, accessories wall and runway have all been moved to the woods for this unconventional materials challenge.

The designers are asked to create their own take on the future of streetwear. They are given just one day to complete the challenge and impress fashion legend, Dapper Dan.

The designers take on the virtual world of fashion in this video game challenge. The designers each create their own female video game protagonists with a functional and stylish look fabulous enough to earn them an extra life in the competition.

The designers are surprised with an invitation to a Brandon Maxwell photoshoot and challenged to impress him with THEIR take on elegance! If the pressure wasn’t high enough – the designers are faced with a flash sale challenge.

Stylist Marni Senofonte is back, this time to challenge the designers to work in her wheelhouse: celebrity styling. The designers divide into teams to create a mini-collection for Deadpool’s Morena Baccarin, who is heading to Rio on vacation.

The designers are surprised to find their workspace decked-out in everything Elton John. They learn they’ll be creating an over-the-top look inspired by the movie, Rocketman.

The remaining seven designers dig deep in this challenge and use their skills to bring attention to a social cause they care deeply about. Judge Elaine Welteroth mentors each designer on channeling their creative voice for change.

The designers head to the store and atelier of their mentor, Christian Siriano, for a look at what could be their future as the winner of “Project Runway.” There they are asked to create dream dresses for the civic workers of NYC.

It’s the last challenge to determine which four designers will move on to the finale. Each designer is tasked with creating their biggest and best look as well as designing an experiential art installation in which to showcase it.

The remaining designers arrive at a new workspace to unpack their collections and learn their final challenge. Nina Garcia meets them at the Elle Magazine offices and the designers are sent spiraling when tasked with a surprise 11th look.

The designers grapple with all aspects of putting together an amazing runway. Pressure is at an all-time high when they find out the guest judge is legendary designer Diane Von Furstenberg.