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Season 17

(2019)

Overview

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.

Cast

Christian Siriano as Self - Mentor
Christian Siriano

as Self - Mentor

Nina Garcia as Self - Judge
Nina Garcia

as Self - Judge

Karlie Kloss as Self - Host / Judge
Karlie Kloss

as Self - Host / Judge

Brandon Maxwell as Self - Judge
Brandon Maxwell

as Self - Judge

Elaine Welteroth as Self - Judge
Elaine Welteroth

as Self - Judge

Episodes

First Impressions poster

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March 14, 2019

Sixteen talented designers from all walks of life arrive in New York City for the ultimate fashion competition. Their f…

The Future Is Here poster

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March 21, 2019

Divided into teams of three, the designers are tasked to create a mini-collection that shows a sneak peek into the futu…

All the Rage poster

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March 28, 2019

The designers are tasked with creating bold, editorial head-to-toe looks using a single print. They have $250 and one d…

Survive In Style poster

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April 4, 2019

The designers are whisked away for a camping trip and challenged to create high fashion "survival chic" looks using unc…

High Fashion To High Street poster

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April 11, 2019

Inspired by the legendary Dapper Dan, the designers are asked to create their own take on luxury streetwear. They are p…

Power Play poster

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April 18, 2019

For their next challenge, the designers must create their own female video game character with a functional and fashion…

Elegance Is the New Black poster

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April 25, 2019

The designers are asked to create a look that embraces elegance, with inspiration provided by the contents of a handbag…

Blame It On Rio poster

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May 2, 2019

Working in teams of three, the designers must create a mini-collection of vacation looks that include daywear, evening …

The Stitch Is Back poster

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May 9, 2019

The designers must create an over-the-top performance piece inspired by Elton John and the movie "Rocketman." They have…

What Do You Care About? poster

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May 16, 2019

The designers must create a high fashion statement look inspired by a social cause they believe in, as well as a printe…

New York City Of Dreams poster

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May 23, 2019

Visiting Christian Siriano's own store and atelier for inspiration, the designers are asked to create dream dresses for…

The Art Of Fashion poster

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May 30, 2019

The designers are tasked to create a big, bold look to showcase in an experiential runway show. They have $500 and two …

One Elle Of a Day poster

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June 6, 2019

Each of the remaining designers is given five months and $10,000 to design a 10-piece collection. In the interim, each …

The Final Runway poster

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June 13, 2019

In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. They have $300 and f…