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Project Accessory

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Country of origin
  
United States

No. of episodes
  
8

No. of seasons
  
1

Running time
  
40-42 minutes

Starring
  
Molly Sims Kenneth Cole Ariel Foxman Eva Jeanbart

Production company(s)
  
The Weinstein Company Television Addington Productions Goodbye Pictures

Project Accessory, is an American reality television series, a spin-off of the series Project Runway. It began airing on Lifetime on October 28, 2011. On the show, contestants were given challenges in which they must create various fashion accessories (ranging from jewelry and headpieces to handbags and shoes) with restrictions for materials, subject matter, and time. One or more contestants were eliminated each episode after appearing before a judging panel.

Contents

Judges and mentor

  • Molly Sims - Host and judge
  • Kenneth Cole - American fashion designer, activist
  • Ariel Foxman - Editor, InStyle Magazine
  • Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti - Mentor
  • Contestants

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    Progress

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         The designer won Project Accessory.      The designer won the challenge.      The designer was in the top two, or the first announced into the top 3, but did not win.      The designer had one of the highest scores for that challenge, but did not place in the top two.      The designer had one of the lowest scores for that challenge, but was not in the bottom two.      The designer was in the bottom two, but was not eliminated.      The designer was eliminated from the competition.

    Elimination process

    The judges announce the safe designers. The remaining designers are labeled as either the highest or lowest scoring designers. These designers are given critiques and are then told to leave the runway. Once they are brought back, the other designers that aren't in the top two are announced safe. Then the winner is announced, and the remaining top designer is in the top 2. The remaining designers are the lowest scoring designers. The people who aren't in the bottom two are announced safe. The bottom two remain, and one is then eliminated.

    Episode 1: Accessorize This?!

    The 12 designers were welcomed by host and mentor at a storage facility in which they had to make a necklace, a belt and another accessory of their choice using materials found in the storage facilities. Original Airdate: October 27, 2011

  • Guest Judge: Debra Messing
  • WINNER: Nina Cortes ELIMINATED: Cotrice

    Episode 2: Sole Searching

    The remaining 11 designers were sent to the Swarovski Crystal store where they picked a piece to inspire them. They had to make a pair of shoes as well as two accessories. Original Airdate: November 3, 2011

  • Guest Judge: Nadja Swarovski
  • WINNER: James Sommerfeldt ELIMINATED: Kelly

    Episode 3: Bling It On

    The designers are given 24 hours to complete their next challenge, but Eva drops a surprise on them. Original Airdate: November 10, 2011

  • Guest Judge: Kelly Osbourne
  • WINNER: Christina Caruso ELIMINATED: David Greico, Nicolina Royale

    Episode 4: Its in the Bag

    The designers are matched with an eBay customer featured on the site for their unique fashion sense. Original Airdate: November 17, 2011

  • Guest Judge: Kara Ross, Rebecca Minkoff
  • WINNER: Diego Rocha ELIMINATED: James Sommerfeldt

    Episode 5: Beach Blanket Blingo

    The designers go to the beach for a challenge. Original Airdate: December 1, 2011

  • Guest Judge: Rachel Roy, Jenna Lyons
  • WINNER: Brian Burkhardt ELIMINATED: Shea Curry

    Episode 6: Fall for Kenneth

    The designers go on a field trip to a fashion magnate's headquarters and discover a coveted prize. Original Airdate: December 8, 2011

  • Guest Judge: Alexa Chung
  • WINNER: Brian Burkhardt ELIMINATED: Adrian Dana

    Episode 7: Bugging Out

    The designers search for inspiration at a curiosity shop to create a signature accessory. Original Airdate: December 15, 2011

  • Guest Judge: Brian Atwood
  • WINNER: Rich Sandomeno ELIMINATED: Christina Curoso, Diego Rocha

    Episode 8: Finale

    The season concludes with the final three designers presenting their creations to New York's fashion elite. In a plot twist, each of the three finalists is allowed to choose a partner to help finish their collections. Brian Burkhardt enlists shoemaker James Sommerfeldt, Rich Sandomeno chooses handbag designer Diego Rocha, and Nina Cortes picks handbag designer Kelly Horton. Later, the winner is selected by the judges. Original Airdate: December 22, 2011

  • Guest Judge: Lorraine Schwartz
  • WINNER: Brian Burkhardt, with shoes and accessories made by James Sommerfeldt ELIMINATED: Nina Cortes, Rich Sandomeno

    References

    Project Accessory Wikipedia