Project Runway: Season 17
As the fashion industry evolves, the seventeenth season of Project Runway features a new design aesthetic and updates to the judging and mentoring panel. Supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss joins the series as host, while former Project Runway champion and celebrated CFDA fashion designer Christian Siriano steps in as the mentor. Returning to the judging panel is Elle Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia, accompanied by
Season 17 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Aspiring fashion designers compete against each other for a chance to break into the industry.
- Each week, a designer is eliminated from the competition after exhibiting their work in front of a judges' panel.
- The series focuses on fashion design and premiered on December 1, 2004.
- Heidi Klum hosted the series from 2004 to 2017 across its airing history on networks including Bravo and Lifetime.
Season overview
As the fashion industry evolves, the seventeenth season of Project Runway features a new design aesthetic and updates to the judging and mentoring panel. Supermodel and entrepreneur Karlie Kloss joins the series as host, while former Project Runway champion and celebrated CFDA fashion designer Christian Siriano steps in as the mentor. Returning to the judging panel is Elle Editor-in-Chief Nina Garcia, accompanied by new judges, famed fashion designer Brandon Maxwell and journalist and former Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Elaine Welteroth. Throughout the season, aspiring fashion designers compete against each other for a chance to break into the fashion industry, exhibiting their work in front of the judges' panel each week with a designer being eliminated from the competition.
Episode Guide
Season 17 Progress Shield
First Impressions
Mar 14, 2019 · 66 min
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 fou
The Future Is Here
Mar 21, 2019 · 66 min
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 b
All the Rage
Mar 28, 2019 · 66 min
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.
Survive In Style
Apr 4, 2019 · 66 min
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 g
High Fashion To High Street
Apr 11, 2019 · 66 min
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 cha
Power Play
Apr 18, 2019 · 66 min
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 garm
Elegance Is the New Black
Apr 25, 2019 · 66 min
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.
Blame It On Rio
May 2, 2019 · 66 min
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 c
The Stitch Is Back
May 9, 2019 · 66 min
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.
What Do You Care About?
May 16, 2019 · 66 min
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 t
New York City Of Dreams
May 23, 2019 · 66 min
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 worke
The Art Of Fashion
May 30, 2019 · 66 min
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.
One Elle Of a Day
Jun 6, 2019 · 66 min
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
The Final Runway
Jun 13, 2019 · 66 min
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