Project Runway: Threads is a spin-off series based on Project Runway. It premiered October 23, 2014 on Lifetime. This reality program features skilled teen and tween fashion designers.
Each week, three new young designers compete for a prize package worth over $25,000. The prizes will include $10,000 to be used at any Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts Store or joann.com; a scholarship to the summer program at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles, including travel expenses; a top-of-the-line sewing and embroidery studio courtesy of Brother International Corporation and the winning designer's look will appear in Seventeen.
Host and Judges
The host is Vanessa Simmons, who also serves as a judge. She is joined by regular judges Christian Siriano (Project Runway Season 4 winner) and Ingrid Nilsen, a YouTube vlogger known as "Missglamorazzi." In addition, there are one or two guest judges each episode.
Each episode begins with a “Show Us Your Style Challenge,” where the three competitors reveal a look, designed and sewn in advance, which showcases their personal aesthetic. The winner of this initial challenge earns an advantage over his adversaries. The designers bring an adult assistant to help them complete their challenges -- the primary one and another called the "Surprise Door Twist." The Surprise Door Twist is to reimagine a white dress. The designers have unlimited access to the Jo-Ann Fabric Room and the Brother Sewing and Embroidery Studio.
Original airdate: October 23, 2014
Challenge: Create a red carpet look that shows off each designer's individual style.Surprise Door Twist: Design a “Street Style” dress.Contestants: (Name - Age - Hometown - Adult Design Assistant)Bradford - 13 - Birmingham, AL - mother DanaCambria - 13 - West Hills, CA - father DavidKenzie - 12 - Portland, OR - mother MollyGuest Judges: Kelly Osbourne, Jaime KingWINNER: BradfordOriginal airdate: October 30, 2014
Challenge: Create a look which could be worn on the runway in one of three capitals of fashion -- Paris, Tokyo, and New York City.Surprise Door Twist: Design a dress inspired by contestants' hometowns.Contestants: (Name - Age - Hometown - Adult Design Assistant - Fashion Capital)Aliyah Royale - 14 - Valley Glen, CA - mother Tanya - ParisGrace - 15 - La Cañada, CA - mother Peggy - New York CityGrayson - 14 - New Orleans, LA - grandmother Sirje - TokyoGuest Judge: Jasmine Snow (Senior Fashion Editor, Seventeen Magazine)WINNER: GraceOriginal airdate: November 6, 2014
Challenge: Create a look inspired by designer statement pieces -- a jeweled headpiece by Rodrigo Otazu, a clutch by Vivienne Westwood, shoes by Alexander McQueen or a vintage Chanel handbag.Surprise Door Twist: Design a dress using only fabric paint to showcase themselves as designers.Contestants: (Name - Age - Hometown - Adult Design Assistant - Designer Statement Piece)Colette - 15 - Chicago, IL - mother Jill - handbagEmily- 15 - Quincy, MA - father David - clutchZachary - 15 - Berkeley, CA - mother Camille - jeweled headpiece (Zachary, in 2015 was a contestant on Project Runway: Junior)Guest Judge: Gina Kelly (Fashion Director, Seventeen Magazine)WINNER: ZacharyOriginal airdate: November 13, 2014
Challenge: Create look suitable for their favorite pop star: Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Florence Welch.Surprise Door Twist: Design a dress for their favorite pop star using only unconventional materials from the craft section of a Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts Store.Contestants: (Name - Age - Hometown - Adult Design Assistant - Favorite Pop Star)Brianna - 13 - Ventura, CA - mother Lori - Florence WelchClaire - 13 - Braintree, MA - mother Kristen - Katy PerryMatt - 16 - Manhattan Beach, CA - grandmother Dorothy - Lady GagaGuest Judge: ZendayaWINNER: BriannaOriginal airdate: November 20, 2014
Challenge: Create a prom look that shows off each designer's individual style.Surprise Door Twist: Design a dress using only unconventional materials - flowers.Contestants: (Name - Age - Hometown - Adult Design Assistant)Bella - 12 - Manhattan Beach, CA - grandmother NancyKimanni - 13 - Atlanta, GA - mother RochelleTieler - 14 - New Orleans, LA - mother TahmiGuest Judge: Gina Kelly (Fashion Director, Seventeen Magazine)WINNER: TielerOriginal airdate: December 4, 2014
Challenge: Create a look of two monsters mashed together for inspiration.Surprise Door Twist: Design a dress using only unconventional materials- candyContestants: (Name - Age - Hometown - Adult Design Assistant)Ciara - 10 - LA, California - mother TammyKatie - 11 - Huntington Beach, CA - mother RosetteLucas - 12 - Orlando, FL - father NickGuest Judge: Jasmine Snow (senior fashion editor for Seventeen magazine)WINNER: KatieOriginal airdate: December 11, 2014
Challenge: Create a Seventeen Magazine cover look.Surprise Door Twist: Utilize a white dress, drawstring, sequin trim, purple dye, blue fabric, and fringe.Contestants: (Name - Age - Hometown - Adult Design Assistant)Alex - 16 - West Covina, CA - father VoislavJulia - 15 - Lafayette, CA - mother KarinMolly - 16 - Washington, CT - mother PatriciaGuest Judge: Gina Kelly (Fashion Director, Seventeen Magazine)WINNER: JuliaOriginal airdate: December 18, 2014
Challenge: Create a showstopping finale runway look.Surprise Door Twist: Design an opening look to go with the finale look.Contestants: (Name - Age - Hometown - Adult Design Assistant)Mady - 14 - Stover, MO - mother TraceyChristopher - 14 - Tuzcon, AZ - grandmother ZindaZoe - 15 - Colchester, CT - father LouisGuest Judge: Jaime KingWINNER: ZoeThe series premiered in Australia on June 7, 2015 on Arena.
