Episode guide
Project Runway: Season 17
14 episodes · first aired Mar 14, 2019
This season, as the fashion industry evolves, so does our runway with a new design aesthetic and additions to the judging panel: supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss joins as host with former Project Runway champion and celebrated CFDA fashion designer Christian Siriano as the mentor. ELLE Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia returns as a judge, along with famed fashion designer Brandon Maxwell, and journalist and former Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Elaine Welteroth.
- 1 First Impressions Mar 14, 2019 · 1h 6m Sixteen talented designers from all walks of life arrive in New York City for the ultimate fashion competition. Their first challenge is to create a look inspired by one of the four…
- 2 The Future Is Here Mar 21, 2019 · 1h 6m Divided into teams of three, the designers are tasked to create a mini-collection that shows a sneak peek into the future of fashion using models transformed with special effects body…
- 3 All the Rage Mar 28, 2019 · 1h 6m The designers are tasked with creating bold, editorial head-to-toe looks using a single print. They have $250 and one day to complete the challenge.
- 4 Survive In Style Apr 4, 2019 · 1h 6m The designers are whisked away for a camping trip and challenged to create high fashion "survival chic" looks using unconventional materials. They have two days to complete their garments.
- 5 High Fashion To High Street Apr 11, 2019 · 1h 6m Inspired by the legendary Dapper Dan, the designers are asked to create their own take on luxury streetwear. They are provided high-end fabrics and have one day to complete the challenge.
- 6 Power Play Apr 18, 2019 · 1h 6m For their next challenge, the designers must create their own female video game character with a functional and fashionable look. They have $300 and two days to complete their garments.
- 7 Elegance Is the New Black Apr 25, 2019 · 1h 6m The designers are asked to create a look that embraces elegance, with inspiration provided by the contents of a handbag. They have $400 and two days to complete the challenge.
- 8 Blame It On Rio May 2, 2019 · 1h 6m Working in teams of three, the designers must create a mini-collection of vacation looks that include daywear, evening wear, and beachwear. They have $500 per team and one day to complete…
- 9 The Stitch Is Back May 9, 2019 · 1h 6m The designers must create an over-the-top performance piece inspired by Elton John and the movie "Rocketman." They have $700 and two days to complete the challenge.
- 10 What Do You Care About? May 16, 2019 · 1h 6m The designers must create a high fashion statement look inspired by a social cause they believe in, as well as a printed T-shirt that also portrays that cause. They have $250 and two days…
- 11 New York City Of Dreams May 23, 2019 · 1h 6m Visiting Christian Siriano's own store and atelier for inspiration, the designers are asked to create dream dresses for the real women who keep New York City moving: a postal worker, a…
- 12 The Art Of Fashion May 30, 2019 · 1h 6m The designers are tasked to create a big, bold look to showcase in an experiential runway show. They have $500 and two days to complete the challenge.
- 13 One Elle Of a Day Jun 6, 2019 · 1h 6m Each of the remaining designers is given five months and $10,000 to design a 10-piece collection. In the interim, each gets a special visit in their hometown from Christian Siriano. Back…
- 14 The Final Runway Jun 13, 2019 · 1h 6m In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. They have $300 and four days to finish their looks. Then they present their lines to…