Project Runway (season 15)

Designers

Models

• Anna Buckles
• Alla Z. Roldan
• Alysia Beckford
• Britt Brooks
• Juanita B. Bledman
• Karina Villa
• Keke Palms
• Kristy B. Kautios
• Lais Scheffler
• Meandra Nel
• Paola Horber
• Priscilla Cox
• Sherica Maynard
• Stacy Anderson
• Theresa Hess
• Tirzah Evora

  Extra Models for the 2 Part Finale

• Ji Young Baek
• Ya Bi

  Designer Progress

• 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

  Episodes

Episode 0: Road to the Runway

• Host Tim Gunn introduced season 15’s designers including home and closet tours.

  Episode 1: An Unconventional Launch Party

• 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!

• 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?

• Contestants designed a look that would be shown under a black light on the runway.
• Guest Judge: Jaime King
• WINNER: Erin
• ELIMINATED: Kimber

  Episode 4: Sink or Swim

• In one day contestants designed a swimsuit and cover up. The winning look was reproduced and sold as part of Heidi Klum's swim collection.
• Guest Judge: Lucky Blue Smith
• WINNER: Rik
• ELIMINATED: Sarah

  Episode 5: There's No "I" in "Team"

• The designers were split in to two teams of six to create a four piece mini collection. Each team's budget was determined by their pitch to a group of investors, the judges, who each had $1,000 to invest. Each member of the winning team received $5,000 from Mary Kay.

• Team Unity was given $800 and House of Bouton was given $2,200
• House of Bouton was the winning team
• Guest Judge: Sabrina Carpenter
• WINNER: Dexter
• ELIMINATED: Alex

  Episode 6: There IS Crying in Fashion

• While attending a press cocktail party, the designers are challenged with creating a cocktail dress inspired by the party venue.
• Guest Judge: Emily Ratajkowski
• WINNER: Jenni
• ELIMINATED: Tasha

  Episode 7: Welcome to the Urban Jungle

• The designers take a trip to Universal Studios theme park in Florida. They are then tasked to create a look inspired by the ride "Skull Island Reign of Kong" to create street wear looks.
• Guest Judges: Rebecca Minkoff and Carly Chaikin
• WINNER: Laurence
• ELIMINATED: Brik

  Episode 8: Project Pop Up

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

  Episode 14: Finale Part 2

• The final four designers present their collections New York Fashion Week.
• Guest Judge: Zendaya
• WINNER: Erin
• ELIMINATED: Roberi, Laurence, Rik

  Episode 15: Season 15 Reunion

• 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.