Project Runway Season 15 is the fifteenth season of the television show Project Runway, appearing on Lifetime. The season began on September 15, 2016, and attracted 1.72 million total viewers. There are 16 designers competing to become "the next great American designer." Supermodel Heidi Klum, Marie Claire creative director Nina Garcia, and fashion designer Zac Posen are all returning as judges this season. Tim Gunn maintains his role as the workroom mentor. Traci Inglis joins as a guest judge.
In May 2016, Lifetime renewed Project Runway for three more seasons (16, 17 and 18) in a deal with The Weinstein Company.
Contestants + Ian Hargrove 30 Chicago, ILEpisode 116th place Linda Marcus 55 Milwaukee, WIEpisode 215th place Kimber Richardson 42 New York City, NYEpisode 314th place Sarah Donofrio 34 Portland, OREpisode 413th place Alex Snyder 30 San Francisco, CAEpisode 512th place LaTasha “Tasha” Henderson 33 Shreveport, LAEpisode 611th place Brik Allen 26 Baton Rouge, LAEpisode 710th place Jenni Riccetti 22 San Francisco, CAEpisode 99th place Nathalia JMag 23 Framingham, MAEpisode 107th place Dexter Simmons 32 Oakland, CA Mah-Jing Wong 28 Philadelphia, PAEpisode 116th place Cornelius Ortiz 24 Boston, MA Episode 125th place Rik Villa 31 Los Angeles, CAEpisode 144th place Laurence Basse 41 Los Angeles, CA3rd place Roberi Parra 32 Caracas, Venezuela Erin Robertson 29 Cambridge, MA
Models
Anna Buckles Alla Z. Roldan Alysia Beckford Britt Brooks Juanita B. Bledman Karina Villa Chekesha "Keke" Johnson Kristy B. Kautious 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 (Part 1) Ya Bi (Part 1)
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+Model Elimination Table Model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ShericaERER BA RV CO, RV RP MJ ER - RVMJRV ER 1ST PLACE (ER) Karina MJ JR LB TH LB, TH NJ RV JR - DSLB ER RP 2ND PLACE (RP) Alla RV MJ AS MJ AS TH JR NJ - CORPRPLB 3RD PLACE (LB) PaolaRPKRMJDS NJ, RP CO BA CO - LBCOLBRV 4TH PLACE (RV) Britt SD AS NJ BA DS DS ER LB - NJRV ER RP RV Tirzah KR LBJRSD - RV LB MJ - RPERCO RP ER Juanita LB NJ TH JR ER BA CO - - EROUTLB ER RV Alysia LM SD RP CO MJ ER RP - - MJOUTRV RV MJ Lais NJ RV KRER BA, JR JR NJ - - OUTOUTCO - - PriscillaIH CO ERAS - MJ DS RV - OUTOUTRP RV MJ Kristy JR RP SD NJ - LB OUT - - - - - LB RV KekeTHBARVLB - OUT Meandra AS LMCO RP - OUT AnnaBADSDSOUT Theresa CO TH OUT StacyDSOUT The model won Project Runway Season 15. The model wore the winning designer for that challenge. The model wore the 2nd best designer for that challenge. The model wore the 3rd best designer for that challenge. The model wore one of the lowest score designers for that challenge, but was not eliminated. The model wore the 2nd to the lowest score designer, but was not eliminated. The model wore the losing design that challenge. The model was eliminated.
Designer Legend 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 Original airdate: September 15, 2016
Host Tim Gunn introduced season 15’s designers including home and closet tours.
Episode 1: An Unconventional Launch Party Original airdate: September 15, 2016
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. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Savannah Guthrie WINNER: Erin ELIMINATED: Ian
Episode 2: Just Fabulous! Original airdate: September 22, 2016
In one day and with $150, contestants designed a look for the everyday woman. The winning look was reproduced and sold on JustFab.com. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Nina Dobrev WINNER: Laurence ELIMINATED: Linda
Episode 3: Blacklight or Daylight? Original airdate: September 29, 2016
Contestants designed a look that would be shown under a black light on the runway. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Jaime King WINNER: Erin ELIMINATED: Kimber
Episode 4: Sink or Swim Original airdate: October 6, 2016
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. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Lucky Blue Smith WINNER: Rik ELIMINATED: Sarah
Episode 5: There's No "I" in "Team" Original airdate: October 13, 2016
The designers were split into 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 UnityHouse of BoutonRik, Roberi, Cornelius, Mah-Jing, Nathalia, and AlexErin, Laurence, Dexter, Jenni, Tasha, and Brik
Team Unity was given $800 and House of Bouton was given $2,200 House of Bouton was the winning team Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Sabrina Carpenter WINNER: Dexter ELIMINATED: Alex
Episode 6: There IS Crying in Fashion Original airdate: October 20, 2016 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 Original airdate: October 27, 2016 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. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judges: Rebecca Minkoff, Carly Chaikin WINNER: Laurence ELIMINATED: Brik
Episode 8: Project Pop Up Original airdate: November 3, 2016 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.
Team NeutralTeam BlueTeam RedMah-Jing, Nathalia, and JenniRik, Roberi, and LaurenceErin, Cornelius, and Dexter
Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Kelly Osbourne WINNER: Roberi SAVED: Cornelius
Episode 9: Life is Full of Surprises Original airdate: November 10, 2016 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! Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judges: Olivia Culpo and Katia Beauchamp WINNER: Rik ELIMINATED: Jenni
Episode 10: A Power Trip Original airdate: November 17, 2016 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. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judges: Anne Fulenwider, Camilla Belle WINNER: Cornelius ELIMINATED: Nathalia and Dexter
Episode 11: Bold Innovation Original airdate: December 1, 2016 The first-ever hybrid challenge tasks the clothiers to fashion innovative avant-garde looks by using unconventional fabric and conventional metal-themed materials. Included: a memorable runway. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judges: Shiri Appleby WINNER: Erin ELIMINATED: Mah-Jing
Episode 12: An Unconventional Trip Original airdate: December 8, 2016
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. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Georgina Chapman and Priyanka Chopra WINNER: Roberi ELIMINATED: Cornelius
Episode 13: Finale Part 1 Original airdate: December 15, 2016 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. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Michael Kors
Episode 14: Finale Part 2 Original airdate: December 22, 2016 The final four designers present their collections New York Fashion Week. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Zendaya WINNER: Erin ELIMINATED: Roberi (2nd place), Laurence (3rd place), Rik (4th place)
Episode 15: Season 15 Reunion Original airdate: December 29, 2016 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.
References
External links Project Runway Season 15 Official Website
JustFab's website