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Project Runway (season 15)

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Country of origin
  
United States

Original network
  
No. of tasks
  
14

No. of episodes
  
14

No. of contestants
  
16

Winner
  
Erin Robertson

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Original release
  
September 15 (2016-09-15) – December 29, 2016 (2016-12-29)

Project Runway Season 15 is the fifteenth season of the television show Project Runway, appearing on Lifetime. The season began on September 15, 2016, and attracted 1.72 million total viewers. There are 16 designers competing to become "the next great American designer." Supermodel Heidi Klum, Marie Claire creative director Nina Garcia, and fashion designer Zac Posen are all returning as judges this season. Tim Gunn maintains his role as the workroom mentor.

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In May 2016, Lifetime renewed Project Runway for three more seasons (16, 17 and 18) in a deal with The Weinstein Company.

Designers

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Models

  • Anna
  • Alla Z. Roldan
  • Alysia Beckford
  • Britt Brooks
  • Juanita B. Bledman
  • Karina Villa
  • Keke
  • Kristy
  • Lais Scheffler
  • Meandra Nel
  • Paola Horber
  • Priscilla Cox
  • Sherica Maynard
  • Stacy
  • Theresa
  • Tirzah Evora
  • Extra Models for the 2 Part Finale

  • Ji Young Baek (Part 1)
  • Ya Bi (Part 1)
  • Designer Progress

    ^1 : In episode 5, Jenni and Brik's outfit received negative critiques despite being on the winning team. Conversely, Mah-Jing's outfit received positive critiques despite being on the losing team.^2 : In episode 6, Heidi stated that Dexter was lucky to have immunity because none of the judges liked his look.     The designer won Project Runway Season 15.     The designer advanced to Fashion Week.     The designer won the challenge.     The designer came in second but did not win the challenge.     The designer had one of the highest scores for that challenge, but did not win.     The designer had one of the lowest scores for that challenge, but was not eliminated.     The designer was in the bottom two, but was not eliminated.     The designer lost and was eliminated from the competition.     The designer lost, but was brought back to the competition by Tim Gunn.     The model won Project Runway Season 15.     The model wore the winning designer for that challenge.     The model wore the 2nd best designer for that challenge.     The model wore the 3rd best designer for that challenge.     The model wore one of the lowest score designers for that challenge, but was not eliminated.     The model wore the 2nd to the lowest score designer, but was not eliminated.     The model wore the losing design that challenge.     The model wore the losing design but the designer was saved by Tim Gunn in that challenge.     The model was eliminated.     The model was out, but was brought back.

    Designer Legend

  • Alex Snyder: AS
  • Brik Allen: BA
  • Cornelius Ortiz: CO
  • Dexter Simmons: DS
  • Erin Robertson: ER
  • Ian Hargrove: IH
  • Jenni Riccetti: JR
  • Kimber Richardson: KR
  • Laurence Basse: LB
  • Linda Marcus: LM
  • Mah-Jing Wong: MJ
  • Nathalia JMag: NJ
  • Rik Villa: RV
  • Roberi Parra: RP
  • Sarah Donofrio: SD
  • Tasha Henderson: TH
  • Episode 0: Road to the Runway

    Original airdate: September 15, 2016

  • Host Tim Gunn introduced season 15’s designers including home and closet tours.
  • Episode 1: An Unconventional Launch Party

    Original airdate: September 15, 2016

  • The 16 designers were tasked to create an outfit that incorporated “the spirit, the aura and the vibe” of the launch party. This was an unconventional materials challenge with the party decorations serving as the materials.
  • Guest Judge: Savannah Guthrie
  • WINNER: Erin
  • ELIMINATED: Ian
  • Episode 2: Just Fabulous!

    Original airdate: September 22, 2016

  • In one day and with $150, contestants designed a look for the everyday woman. The winning look was reproduced and sold on JustFab.com.
  • Guest Judge: Nina Dobrev
  • WINNER: Laurence
  • ELIMINATED: Linda
  • Episode 3: Blacklight or Daylight?

    Original airdate: September 29, 2016

  • Guest Judge: Jaime King
  • WINNER: Erin
  • ELIMINATED: Kimber
  • Episode 4: Sink or Swim

    Original airdate: October 6, 2016

  • Guest Judge: Lucky Blue Smith
  • WINNER: Rik
  • ELIMINATED: Sarah
  • Episode 5: There's No "I" in "Team"

    Original airdate: October 13, 2016

  • Guest Judge: Sabrina Carpenter
  • WINNER: Dexter
  • ELIMINATED: Alex
  • Episode 6: There IS Crying in Fashion

    Original airdate: October 20, 2016

  • Guest Judge: Emily Ratajkowski
  • WINNER: Jenni
  • ELIMINATED: Tasha
  • Episode 7: Welcome to the Urban Jungle

    Original airdate: October 27, 2016

  • Guest Judges: Rebecca Minkoff and Carly Chaikin
  • WINNER: Laurence
  • ELIMINATED: Brik
  • Episode 8: Project Pop Up

    Original airdate: November 3, 2016

  • The designers were split into three teams of three and tasked to create a collection inspired by one of the Sally Beauty colors. They presented the final collections in a Pop-Up Shop in downtown New York City. The public was allowed to voted on their favorite looks which accounted for 20% of the teams' final judging score. Team Neutral received the most votes from the public while Team Blue impressed the judges more and were deemed the best of the week.
  • Guest Judge: Kelly Osbourne
  • WINNER: Roberi
  • SAVED: Cornelius
  • Episode 9: Life is Full of Surprises

    Original airdate: November 10, 2016

  • The designers are pleasantly surprised when each one of them is visited by a special guest from home. But the emotional reunions with their mothers, daughters, and friends are quickly overshadowed by the drama of the next challenge when the designers learn that their newly arrived loved ones will also be their clients—and there is $50,000 on the line!
  • Guest Judges: Olivia Culpo and Katia Beauchamp
  • WINNER: Rik
  • ELIMINATED: Jenni
  • Episode 10: A Power Trip

    Original airdate: November 17, 2016

  • After having a helicopter flight over New York, the designers were tasked to create a high-fashion editorial look for a powerful woman, inspired by their flight. The winning look will be featured in a spread in Marie Claire magazine.
  • Guest Judges: Anne Fulenwider and Camilla Belle
  • WINNER: Cornelius
  • ELIMINATED: Nathalia and Dexter
  • Episode 11: Bold Innovation

    Original airdate: December 1, 2016

  • The first-ever hybrid challenge tasks the clothiers to fashion innovative avant-garde looks by using conventional fabric and unconventional metal-themed materials. Included: a memorable runway.
  • Guest Judges: Shiri Appleby
  • WINNER: Erin
  • ELIMINATED: Mah-Jing
  • Episode 12: An Unconventional Trip

    Original airdate: December 8, 2016

  • New York Fashion Week is just around the corner, but the designers are reminded that this is the last challenge before the finale. A major surprise is in order for the designers, they're going to Austin Texas! Once they arrive, they are informed that the next challenge is an unconventional one and encouraged to really think outside the box as they pursue a general store for supplies. After they visit Stubb's Barbecue Store for Austin memorabilia. Back in New York, they all seem to be second-guessing themselves and, of course, there's yet another twist. Tim tells the designers they must also craft a second look to go along with their first creation and not all the designers have time working on their side.
  • Guest Judge: Georgina Chapman and Priyanka Chopra
  • WINNER: Roberi
  • ELIMINATED: Cornelius
  • Episode 13: Finale Part 1

    Original airdate: December 15, 2016

  • It's the final four and they are on their way to New York Fashion Week. Commencing their 10 piece collections each designer is given $9000. Visiting the designers at home, Tim Gunn is not impressed with everything they've created so far; the designers return to New York and present three pieces from their collections; Michael Kors returns as a guest judge.
  • Guest Judge: Michael Kors
  • WINNER: Roberi
  • ELIMINATED: Erin
  • Episode 14: Finale Part 2

    Original airdate: December 22, 2016

  • The final four designers present their collections New York Fashion Week.
  • Guest Judge: Zendaya
  • WINNER: Mah-Jing
  • ELIMINATED: Roberi (2nd place), Laurence (3rd place), Rik (4th place)
  • Episode 15: Season 15 Reunion

    Original airdate: December 29, 2016

  • The designers reunite to sew up Season 15 as they reflect on the highs, lows and memorable moments from their time on the show. Host: Tim Gunn.
  • References

    Project Runway (season 15) Wikipedia