The designers have to create a look that sparkles not only in daylight, but also under blacklights on the Runway. Anxieties rise when the unusual materials leave many of the designers in the dark. Jamie King joins the judges this week.
The designers must create an outfit to flatter all body types, and the challenge proves to be more difficult for some than others. Guest judge Nina Dobrev joins.
Kicking off the season with an Unconventional Materials Challenge, Heidi and Tim welcome the designers at a Season 15 launch party. The designers are shocked to learn that the decor for the party will also serve as their materials for their looks. Savannah Guthrie joins the judging panel.
For the HP Challenge, the designers must create their own textile and design a look that is representative of their heritage. They are surprised when a member of their family comes for a surprise visit and helps them with their inspiration.
For this challenge, the designers divided into teams of three, and they must raise their own shopping money by selling t-shirts and other designs on the streets of NYC. Once they have raised their money, they have to design a two-piece fall collection, and one look must include a piece of outerwear.
For the Lord and Taylor Challenge, the designers receive the opportunity to design a look for a capsule collection that celebrates ten seasons of Project Runway. If chosen as the winner, their look would join the ranks of many former Project Runway designers and winners, and it would be manufactured and sold at Lord and Taylor.
In a challenge for L'Oreal, the designers team up with clients whose friends or loved ones are in desperate need of a makeover. The designers must consult and work with their clients to give them a new and flattering look that is also conducive to their lifestyle.
In the Marie Claire Challenge, the designers are once again split off into teams to design a fashion capsule collection for the new magazine Marie Claire at Work. The teams also must direct a fashion shoot for their collection, which is also part of the criteria they are judged on for this challenge.
For the Michael Kors Challenge, the designers are tasked with making an outfit for a woman on the go—something chic and stylish but wearable enough to last throughout the entire day. Also, the designers are left in a state of confusion as two of their fellow competitors abruptly decide to leave Project Runway.
The designers are broken into teams of two, where they are tasked to design a red carpet look to be worn at the Emmys. Each team is assigned a client to design for, and this client is one of several past contestants on Project Runway. Each outfit is also inspired by a different color Lexus, which serves as their mode of transportation in the beginning of this episode.
The designers participate in the always-anticipated Unconventional Materials Challenge of the season. This time around, the designers are tasked with making a garment entirely from items that are found in Dylan's Candy Bar.
The designers are treated to a special performance from their new client: an up-and-coming band. Broken into two teams of four, the designers are charged with creating looks that will establish them as image-makers.
When Heidi introduces nine men on the runway, the designers are stunned. But they quickly breathe a sigh of relief when Tim reveals that the men are not their models. Instead, they will be designing for their significant others! Actress Malin Akerman guest judges.
To the delight of the designers, the HP Create Your Own Fabric Challenge is back—with a twist! With the use of an HP Touchsmart, designers will work in two teams of five to create a cohesive collection. Armed with HP video cameras, they head out into the city to tell the story of what truly inspires them. Designer Rachel Roy and actress Rose Byrne guest judge.
The designers become students for a day when they are partnered with kids from Harlem School of the Arts to create a piece of art that will serve as the inspiration for their next garment. Kenneth Cole guest judges.
The designers are instructed to put on New Balance clothing sets and meet Heidi and Tim at a track and field center to hear about the latest challenge. There, they learn that they will be competing in teams to design pieces inspired by “Heidi Klum for New Balance” sneakers. But in order to be crowned team captain, they must win a different kind of race—on foot! Model Erin Wasson guest judges.
The designers quickly realize they are in for a tough challenge when it is revealed that Nina Garcia is their client! The stakes are raised as Nina tells them that she will wear the winning look to an important industry event. Editor in Chief of Marie Claire magazine, Joanna Coles, and actress Kerry Washington guest judge.
The designers are broken into teams of two to create larger-than-life designs for stilt walkers! In the first-ever outdoor challenge, the runway show is held for all to see. Kim Kardashian guest judges.
This year's Unconventional Materials Challenge lives up to its name when the designers arrive at a pet store. When Tim informs them that they will find all the materials they need inside, they quickly realize that this is their opportunity to show the judges how they can think outside the box. Stacey Bendet (Alice + Olivia) guest judges.
The designers get an opportunity to create a look for the launch of Heidi Klum's own ready-to-wear line. The remaining designers discover that they need to enlist some help when Heidi throws a curveball at them. Designer Norma Camalli guest judges.