Project Runway Season 14 is the fourteenth season of the television show Project Runway, appearing on Lifetime. The season began on August 6, 2015. There were 16 designers competing to become "the next great American designer." Supermodel Heidi Klum, Marie Claire creative director Nina Garcia, and fashion designer Zac Posen all returned as judges this season. Tim Gunn maintained his role as the workroom mentor.
In a post-season interview Tim Gunn expressed his disappointment with the designers of this season citing a deficiency of energy in them for the title. He stated that he 'hated' the entire season labeling the progress of the contestants as 'lackluster'.
In 2018, Kelly Dempsey, Candice Cuoco, Merline Labissiere and Edmond Newton competed in the Project Runway All Stars (season 6), with Kelly placing 15th, Candice placing 12th, Merline placing 8th and Edmond placing 5th of 16.
Contestants + Duncan Chambers-Watson 25 Auckland, New ZealandEpisode 1 16th place David Giampiccolo 26 Hollywood, CAEpisode 2 15th place Hanmiao Yang 27 New York City, NY Episode 3 14th place Gabrielle Arruda 27 New York City, NYEpisode 4 13th place Amanda Perna 28 Delray Beach, FLEpisode 5 12th place Blake Patterson 24 Los Angeles, CAEpisode 6 11th place Jake Wall 36 San Francisco, CAEpisode 7 10th place Joseph Charles Poli 37 Las Vegas, NV 9th place Lindsey Creel 28 Johnson City, TNEpisode 8 8th place Laurie Underwood 29 Chicago, ILEpisode 9 7th place Swapnil Shinde 34 Mumbai, IndiaEpisode 10 6th place Merline Labissiere 32 Savannah, GAEpisode 11 5th place Candice Cuoco 27 San Francisco, CAEpisode 14 4th place Edmond Newton 37 Atlanta, GA 3rd place Kelly Dempsey 31 Boston, MA Ashley Nell Tipton 23 San Diego, CA
: Swapnil renamed Saisha after season 14, when transitioning.
Designer progress
+Designer Elimination Table Designers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Eliminated EpisodeAshley WIN IN WININ LOW HIGH HIGH LOW HIGH LOW LOW LOW ADV 14 – Finale, Part 2Kelly IN HIGH ININ LOW IN WIN HIGH LOW WIN WIN WINADVEdmond HIGH WIN LOW IN WININ HIGH HIGH WIN LOW HIGH SAFEADVCandice ININ WIN HIGH LOW ININ WIN HIGH LOW HIGH HIGHADVMerline HIGHIN LOW IN HIGH WINININ LOW HIGHOUT SwapnilIN HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW IN LOW OUT Laurie ININ HIGHIN LOW LOW IN LOW OUT Lindsey ININ HIGH LOW LOW IN LOW OUT Joseph ININ LOW IN HIGH INOUT Jake ININ HIGH IN HIGH LOW WD Blake LOW HIGH IN WIN HIGH OUT Amanda IN LOW LOW LOW OUT Gabrielle ININ LOW OUT Hanmiao LOW INOUT David INOUT Duncan OUT
: In episode 5, although the judges categorized all the clothes into ones they liked and didn't like, their deliberation revealed the ones they liked the most (Edmond, Jake, and Swapnil). Similarly, the ones they liked the least were revealed when Amanda, Candice, and Kelly were left as the three in danger of going home, while Ashley, Laurie, and Lindsey were called safe. : In episode 13, Tim Gunn decided to retroactively use his "Tim Gunn Save" on Edmond, canceling out his elimination in episode 12.
The designer won Project Runway Season 14. The designer advanced to Fashion Week. The designer won the challenge. The designer came in second but did not win the challenge. The designer had one of the highest scores for that challenge, but did not win. The designer had one of the lowest scores for that challenge, but was not eliminated. The designer was in the bottom two, but was not eliminated. The designer lost and was eliminated from the competition. The designer lost, but was brought back to the competition by Tim Gunn. The designer withdrew from the competition.
Model progress Model Progress Table Model 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Aube EN BP – BP BP AT AT AT AT – AT AT – AT Kristina KD KD AT, CC KD KD ML KD KD KD – KD KD KD KD (2ND) Zorana ML EN BP, KD EN EN – EN EN EN – EN EN EN EN (3RD) Loli AT AT – AT AT CC CC CC CC – CC CC – CC (4TH) Helen DG DG JW, LC ML ML EN ML ML ML – ML OUT Emoni SS SS AP, GA SS SS KD SS SS SS – OUT Alina JP JP – JP JP JP JPLU LU – OUT Dominyka LC LC JP, ML LC LC LC LC LC OUT VeronicaHY HY – LU LU SS LU OUT Hannah DWAP EN, HYAP – JW OUT Victoria K. GA GA – GA AP LU OUT Victoria W. JW JW – JW JW BP OUT Ashley CC CC – CC CC OUT Natacha LU LU LU, SS OUT Sherry BP ML – OUT Sara AP OUT
: In episode 10, the designers had other clients as their models.
The model was paired with the winning designer of Project Runway Season 16. The model wore the design that advanced the designer to fashion week. The model wore the winning design. The model wore the design with the second-highest score. The model wore the design with one of the highest scores but did not win. The model wore the design with one of the lowest scores. The model wore the design that landed in the bottom 2. The model wore the losing design. The model was eliminated.
Model assignments
Designer Legend Amanda Perna: AP Ashley Nell Tipton: AT Blake Patterson: BP Candice Cuoco: CC David Giampiccolo: DG Duncan Chambers Watson: DW Edmond Newton: EN Gabrielle Arruda: GA Hanmiao Yang: HY Jake Wall: JW Joseph Charles Poli: JP Kelly Dempsey: KD Laurie Underwood: LU Lindsey Creel: LC Merline Labissiere: ML Swapnil Shinde: SS
Episodes
Episode 0: Road to the Runway Original airdate: July 30, 2015
Episode 1: Mad Dash Mayhem Original airdate: August 6, 2015
The sixteen designers of Project Runway Season 14 went to Madison Square Garden for their first challenge. They had to create a look that expressed themselves as designers using fabrics found around the arena. Before the designers began to work, Tim Gunn announced to the designers that David, Swapnil, and Merline didn't bring their own personal tool kits while everyone else did. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Hannah Davis WINNER: Ashley ELIMINATED: Duncan
Episode 2: It's All in the Cards Original airdate: August 13, 2015
The fifteen designers go to Hallmark where they have two minutes to choose as many Hallmark Signature cards as possible to create a look. They had to use the cards as their materials and their inspiration. David and Ashley (who had immunity) were both told by the judges that they didn't follow the rules because there was exposed muslin. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Ashley Tisdale WINNER: Edmond ELIMINATED: David
Episode 3: Shut Up and Sew Original airdate: August 20, 2015
Global travel destinations and exotic locations inspire the designers (in teams of two) to create looks tailored for a day-to-night transition.
Location for inspirationDesignersTeam RankingGreek IslesKelly and BlakeSafeIndiaLaurie and SwapnilHighVeniceCandice and AshleyHighThe CaribbeanEdmond and HanmiaoLowHong KongJake and LindseyHighSouth of FranceAmanda and GabrielleLowSt. PetersburgMerline and JosephLow
Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Tracee Ellis Ross WINNERS: Ashley and Candice ELIMINATED: Hanmiao
Episode 4: Fashion Flip Original airdate: August 27, 2015
The designers visit Mood and put a modern twist on a classic design. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Kiernan Shipka WINNER: Blake ELIMINATED: Gabrielle
Episode 5: Gunn and Heid Original airdate: September 3, 2015
Tensions arise when the designers are split into two teams to battle for their fabrics in a paintball competition; the teams receive a surprise. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Kelly Osbourne, Lisa Perry WINNER: Edmond ELIMINATED: Amanda
Episode 6: Lace to the Finish Original airdate: September 10, 2015
The designers are tasked to create lingerie for host Heidi Klum's fashion line. They also get a rude awakening on the runway. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Bella Thorne WINNER: Merline ELIMINATED: Blake
Episode 7: Haute Tech Couture Original airdate: September 17, 2015
Fashion and technology collide when the designers seek recycled electronics in dumpsters in the season's second unconventional-materials challenge. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Paula Patton, Anne Fulenwider WINNER: Kelly ELIMINATED: Joseph WITHDREW: Jake Jake withdrew from the competition after receiving news that his dog had to be euthanized.
Episode 8: Broadway or Bust Original airdate: September 24, 2015
The magic of Broadway inspires the designers, who create stylish looks based on the musical "Finding Neverland". Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Coco Rocha WINNER: Candice ELIMINATED: Lindsey
Episode 9: Make It Sell Original airdate: October 1, 2015
The designers must create ready-to-wear looks to be reproduced and sold online; a disagreement between the judges leads to the most contentious runway yet. Style PersonaDesignerRankingTrendsetterKellyLowBombshellSwapnilLowTrendsetter CandiceHighBombshellEdmondWinGirl Next DoorAshleyHighModern ClassicLaurieOutFemme NouveauMerlineLow
Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Ciara, Yuchin Mao WINNER: Edmond ELIMINATED: Laurie
Episode 10: Crew's All In Original airdate: October 8, 2015
The designers must makeover real women from the ``Project Runway`` crew. Tim reaches his breaking point with one designer. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Shiri Appleby, Constance Zimmer WINNER: Kelly ELIMINATED: Swapnil
Episode 11: The Runway's in 3D! Original airdate: October 15, 2015
In a fashion-forward challenge, the designers use 3D-printing technology to create avant-garde styles. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Mel B. WINNER: Kelly ELIMINATED: Merline
Episode 12: Roll Out the Red Carpet Original airdate: October 22, 2015
The designers land in Los Angeles to create red-carpet looks in the final challenge before Fashion Week. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Christian Siriano WINNER: Kelly ELIMINATED: Edmond
Episode 13: Finale, Part 1 Original airdate: October 29, 2015
In Part 1 of the two-part Season 14 finale, the designers journey home to create their collections and gear up for a visit from mentor Tim Gunn. They then return to New York, complete with a twist. TIM GUNN SAVE: Edmond.
Episode 14: Finale, Part 2 Original airdate: November 5, 2015
Conclusion. The winning designer is crowned in the Season 14 finale. Before that, the designers scramble to retool their collections following a brutal critique with the judges. Appearing: Carrie Underwood. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Carrie Underwood WINNER of Project Runway: Ashley ELIMINATED: Kelly (2nd place), Edmond (3rd place), Candice (4th place)
Episode 15: Season 14 Reunion Original airdate: November 12, 2015
The designers reunite to sew up Season 14 as they reflect on the highs, lows and memorable moments from their time on the show. Host: Tim Gunn. This season included a special prize for the designer who had won the most challenges throughout the competition. A reward of 25,000 was therefore awarded by Mary Kay to Kelly Dempsey for winning 4 challenges.
References
External links Project Runway Season 14 Official Website
JustFab's website