Project Runway

2013 • Lifetime
4.5
737 reviews
TV-PG
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Season 12 episodes (15)

1 Sky's the Limit
7/18/13
Season-only
In the season premiere episode, the designers arrive on the runway of an airfield. In this unconventional challenge, skydivers begin to fall from the sky and the designers learn that they must use the colorful parachute materials.
2 Million Dollar Runway
7/25/13
Season-only
For this challenge the contestants are tasked to create designs inspired by over 30 million dollars' worth of precious jewels. Gossip Girl's Emmy award-winning costume designer Eric Daman guest judges.
3 An Unconventional Coney Island
8/1/13
Season-only
The designers show their inner youth when their challenge leads them to Coney Island. Working in teams of two, the designers must win their unconventional materials by playing tried-and-true carnival games. Fashionista Kelly Osbourne guest judges.
4 Tie the Knot
8/8/13
Season-only
The contestants must tie together a look with the prominent detail being a bowtie from multi Emmy-nominated actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Tie The Knot organization who will also be judging their designs.
5 YOU choose your materials!
8/15/13
Season-only
It's the ultimate unconventional challenge when the designers are split into small teams to create a luxurious mini collection inspired by items from four completely varied retailers. Fashion designer June Ambrose serves as a guest judge.
6 Let's go Glamping!
8/22/13
Season-only
The designers have a chance to wind down and go on an overnight "glamping" trip, with the surroundings from the campsite serving as inspiration for the designer's next challenge. But could one designer's lack of love for the outdoors derail him?
7 Shoes First!
8/29/13
Season-only
After a shocking elimination, the designers realize they need to step it up to impress the judges. For the challenge, they do some "sole-searching" in the Marie Claire shoe closet and create a look based solely on the shoe they picked.
8 Having a Field Day
9/5/13
Season-only
The remaining designers display their athleticism as they compete in field day events for extra work time. For the challenge, designers must create high-end performance-wear for Heidi Klum's New Balance line with the winning design sold at select stores.
9 Let's Do Brunch
9/12/13
Season-only
For the challenge, the designers must create a vibrant look for a modern southern woman/Belk shopper. The winning design will be sold in both Belk stores and on the Belk website. Judges will be joined by John Thomas and Stacy Keibler.
10 SuperFan!
9/19/13
Season-only
Project Runway's biggest fans are the inspiration for the designers. Each designer is paired with a fan and not only makes over the fan, but also creates a look specifically for her. Designer Erin Fetherston is guest judge.
11 The Next Generation...
9/26/13
Season-only
The designers are inspired by young innovative individuals who are making a difference. These people will join the designers in the runway show, along with guest judge Peter Som.
12 The Butterfly Effect
10/3/13
Season-only
Designers are affected by the previous double elimination and now realize they can't play it safe if they want to go to fashion week. For the challenge, the designers are asked to take a risk and create an Avant Garde look. Emmy Rossum guest judges.
13 Finale: Part 1
10/10/13
Season-only
The finalists head home to work on their collections for New York Fashion Week. Tim Gunn visits each of the designers and counsels them on their designs.
14 Finale: Part 2
10/17/13
Season-only
The finalists show their collections at Lincoln Center. Guest judge Kerry Washington helps the judges decide the winner of Project Runway Season 12.
15 Season 12 Reunion Special - 1
10/24/13
Season-only
In the Project Runway Season 12 Reunion Special, all 16 talented designers will return one last time to have their chance to rant, rave and reminisce about their experience on the show with mentor and co-host Emmy Award winner Tim Gunn.

About this show

Hosted by supermodel and fashion maven Heidi Klum, the hit series provides talented designers with an opportunity to launch their careers in fashion, under the watchful eye of mentor and Liz Claiborne Chief Creative Officer Tim Gunn.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
737 reviews
Frederick Combs
August 12, 2016
I love Project Runway! In this season 14 there is a nice mix of contestants and challenges. However, I am very surprised and frankly, disappointed at the lack of actual sewing ability, knowledge of fabrics (and what they do) and general lack of taste level (within each contestant's aesthetic) that can carry a design through to the finish and win. This is NOT one of the best seasons, but as with all Project Runways, you learn to love all of the contestants as people who aspire to design and please. Sadly one contestant burns out early and it appears that substances play a role. When I think of the many, many talented young people, I think the selection process was poor and the vetting even worse. Step it up! I wanted to get excited, but found it tedious and lack luster. I watched the final episode of season 14 and I could not believe who won. This was a pandering choice and I felt that the real winner was denied for the sake of demographics. I liked all of the contestants, but I never expect to watch a reality game show that slants and panders the end results. The person that won is an interesting designer with an important voice, but not the top talent, in my opinion.
52 people found this review helpful
Wil Smifph
August 15, 2014
Never as good as the first 3 seasons but still interesting to watch especially since they changed the rules a bit. A show worth the watch if you are at all into fashion.
14 people found this review helpful
Stormshadow Singer
January 30, 2016
I absolutely adore this program. Watching the designers make their ideas come to life never ceases to amaze me. I don't always agree with tje judges (usually about who should be cut that week) but hearing their logic is extremely educational. And TIM GUN RULES!! Love him!
8 people found this review helpful