Project Runway (season 14)

Designers

Designer Progress

Model Progress

Model Assignments

• 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

Episode 1: Mad Dash Mayhem

• 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.
• Guest Judge: Hannah Davis
• WINNER: Ashley
• ELIMINATED: Duncan

  Episode 2: It's All in the Cards

• 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 were both told by the judges that they didn't follow the rules because there was exposed muslin.
• Guest Judge: Ashley Tisdale
• WINNER: Edmond
• ELIMINATED: David

  Episode 3: Shut Up and Sew

• Global travel destinations and exotic locations inspire the designers to create looks tailored for a day-to-night transition.

• Guest Judge: Tracee Ellis Ross
• WINNERS: Ashley and Candice
• ELIMINATED: Hanmiao

  Episode 4: Fashion Flip

• The designers visit Mood and put a modern twist on a classic design.
• Guest Judge: Kiernan Shipka
• WINNER: Blake
• ELIMINATED: Gabrielle

  Episode 5: Gunn and Heid

• Tensions arise when the designers are split into two teams to battle for their fabrics in a paintball competition; the teams receive a surprise.
• Guest Judge: Kelly Osbourne & Lisa Perry
• WINNER: Edmond
• ELIMINATED: Amanda

  Episode 6: Lace to the Finish

• The designers are tasked to create lingerie for host Heidi Klum's fashion line. They also get a rude awakening on the runway.
• Guest Judge: Bella Thorne
• WINNER: Merline
• ELIMINATED: Blake

  Episode 7: Haute Tech Couture

• Fashion and technology collide when the designers seek recycled electronics in dumpsters in the season's second unconventional-materials challenge.
• 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

• The magic of Broadway inspires the designers, who create stylish looks based on the musical "Finding Neverland".
• Guest Judge: Coco Rocha
• WINNER: Candice
• ELIMINATED: Lindsey

  Episode 9: Make It Sell

• 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.
• Guest Judge: Ciara & Yuchin Mao
• WINNER: Edmond
• ELIMINATED: Laurie

  Episode 10: Crew's All In

• The designers must makeover real women from the ``Project Runway`` crew. Tim reaches his breaking point with one designer.
• Guest Judge: Shiri Appleby & Constance Zimmer
• WINNER: Kelly
• ELIMINATED: Swapnil

  Episode 11: The Runway's in 3D!

• In a fashion-forward challenge, the designers use 3D-printing technology to create avant-garde styles.
• Guest Judge: Mel B.
• WINNER: Kelly
• ELIMINATED: Merline

  Episode 12: Roll Out the Red Carpet

• The designers land in Los Angeles to create red-carpet looks in the final challenge before Fashion Week.
• Guest Judge: Christian Siriano
• WINNER: Kelly
• ELIMINATED: Edmond

  Episode 13: Finale, Part 1

• 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

• 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.
• WINNER of Project Runway: Ashley
• ELIMINATED: Kelly, Edmond, Candice

  Episode 15: Season 14 Reunion

• 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.