Seasons & episodes
S18 · E1Blast Off 2019-12-05 · 66 min
With luggage still in tow, 16 new designers are greeted at the iconic TWA Hotel at JFK airport. Paired off, they receive their first assignment: to create innovative jumpsuit and cocktail looks inspired by humanity's continued push into space exploration. They have $400 per team and two days to complete the challenge.
S18 · E2Cats Of the Urban Jungle 2019-12-12 · 66 min
The designers must create a chic street style look using animal prints while taking inspiration from the upcoming film "Cats." They have $250 and two days to complete the challenge.
S18 · E3Sleigh the Runway 2019-12-19 · 65 min
The designers are tasked to create a party cocktail dress using winter holiday decorations. They have two days to complete the challenge.
S18 · E4The Ultimate Upcycle 2020-01-02 · 66 min
The designers must create a look for Karlie Kloss to wear to a Parisian event made of fabrics upcycled from garments found at Goodwill. They have $150 and one day to complete the challenge.
S18 · E5She's Sew Unusual 2020-01-09 · 66 min
Split into two teams, the designers must create cohesive mini-collections that pay homage to Cyndi Lauper and her iconic fashion style, including their own accessories. They have $300 per team member for fabric, $200 per team for accessory materials, and two days to complete the challenge.
S18 · E6There Is Only One You 2020-01-16 · 66 min
The designers are asked to create any look of their choosing using their own personal heritage as inspiration. They have $300 and one day to complete the challenge.
S18 · E7Project Runway X Ashley Longshore 2020-01-23 · 66 min
The designers must create a look in collaboration with artist Ashley Longshore, using her custom pop art prints as both inspiration and fabric. They have $175 and two days to complete the challenge.
S18 · E8Sheer Genius 2020-01-30 · 66 min
The designers are tasked to create an editorial look using sheer fabrics. They have $300 and one day to complete the challenge.
S18 · E9Suit Yourself 2020-02-06 · 66 min
The designers must create a look that reinvents the classic tuxedo in a modern way. They have $600 and two days to complete the challenge.
S18 · E10Live and Let Tie Dye 2020-02-13 · 66 min
The designers are asked to elevate tie-dye into a runway-chic look using fabric they create. They have $175 and one full day to complete the challenge.
S18 · E11Olympic Game Plan 2020-02-20 · 66 min
For this challenge, the designers are paired up with an athlete competing in the Summer 2020 Olympic or Paralympic Games and they must make them their dream outfit for a victory night celebration. They have $400 and one day to complete their garments.
S18 · E12The Height Of Avant Garde Fashion 2020-02-27 · 66 min
The designers must create an avant-garde look that is anything but ordinary for a showing at one of New York City's newest landmarks, The Vessel. They have $600 and two days to complete the challenge.
S18 · E13Finale: Part 1 2020-03-05 · 66 min
Each of the remaining designers is given five months and $10,000 to design a 10-piece collection for Fashion Week. In the interim, each gets a special visit in their hometown from Christian Siriano. Back in New York, they must choose three of their looks to show as part of a mini-collection in order to secure their spot in the final runway show.
S18 · E14Finale: Part 2 2020-03-12 · 66 min
In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. They are given an additional $400 to spend at Mood to finish their looks. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Fashion Week.