Project Runway Season 18

Synopsis

Season 18 sees 16 new designers ready to wow host Karlie Kloss, mentor Christian Siriano, and judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell, and Elaine Welteroth with their jaw-dropping fashions. This season brings back some elements of the competition that fans know and love, including the “Siriano Save,” which gives Christian the opportunity to bring one eliminated designer back into the competition, and the chance to present a final collection at New York Fashion Week.

Main Cast

Karlie Kloss

Self - Host / Judge

Age : 31 | Popularity : 4%

Christian Siriano

Self - Mentor

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Brandon Maxwell

Self - Judge

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Nina Garcia

Self - Judge

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Jenn Charkow

Self - Contestant

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Asma Bibi

Self - Contestant

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Veronica Sheaffer

Self - Contestant

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Alan Gonzalez

Self - Contestant

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Episodes

Episode 1

05 December 2019 - Blast Off

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.

Episode 2

12 December 2019 - Cats Of the Urban Jungle

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.

Episode 3

19 December 2019 - Sleigh the Runway

The designers are tasked to create a party cocktail dress using winter holiday decorations. They have two days to complete the challenge.

Episode 4

02 January 2020 - The Ultimate Upcycle

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.

Episode 5

09 January 2020 - She's Sew Unusual

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.

Episode 6

16 January 2020 - There Is Only One You

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.

Episode 7

23 January 2020 - Project Runway X Ashley Longshore

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.

Episode 8

30 January 2020 - Sheer Genius

The designers are tasked to create an editorial look using sheer fabrics. They have $300 and one day to complete the challenge.

Episode 9

06 February 2020 - Suit Yourself

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.

Episode 10

13 February 2020 - Live and Let Tie Dye

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.

Episode 11

20 February 2020 - Olympic Game Plan

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.

Episode 12

27 February 2020 - The Height Of Avant Garde Fashion

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.

Episode 13

05 March 2020 - Finale: Part 1

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.

Episode 14

12 March 2020 - Finale: Part 2

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.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Executive Producer	Shea Spencer Casey Kriley Jo Sharon Karlie Kloss Christian Siriano Nan Strait Jane Lipsitz Dan Cutforth
	Co-Executive Producer	Tracy Tong Meri Haitkin Patrick Schmedeman Hunter Braun
	Supervising Producer	Timothy Hayward Jill Jones Richard Brusa
	Casting Producer	Nicole Taylor Sena Rich Ronald Mare Kelly Mack
	Consulting Producer	Nina Garcia Nick Verreos
	Producer	Penni Thow Scooter Braun Samantha Hanks
	Head of Production	Dan Murphy
	Production Manager	Lindsey Shupe Patrick Parrino
	Casting	Samantha Hanks Katrina Veeh
	Post Production Coordinator	Joseph Days
	Casting Coordinator	Ora Tsukrov
	Associate Producer	Brandon Maxwell Elaine Welteroth
Sound	Sound Mixer	Nicholas Do Michael Infante William Pierce Jesse Kennedy Sergio Reyes-Sheehan Scott Lavare Kenneth Wilkinson John Michael Zervoulei Steve Micallef Irin Strauss Desiree Ortiz John Murphy Joe Savastano Mike Story Scott Bardolf
	Music Supervisor	Nikole Luebbe Sherman
	Sound Supervisor	Aaron Saddler
Camera	Camera Operator	Jay Hufford Chris Walker Robert Boothe Katie Harris Brian Dee Julien Zeitouni John Laudicina Jeff Canfield Anthony Savini Jim McGibbon John Romeo
	Director of Photography	Burke Heffner
Crew	Post Production Supervisor	Anna Davis Andy Jones
	Post-Production Manager	Andrew Guiley
Editing	Assistant Editor	Erica Gillespie Kyle Jones
	Online Editor	Pepe Serventi
Directing	Director	Ariel Boles
Costume & Make-Up	Costume Design	Darshan Gress
Department	Role	Name

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