

Lena Waithe thought Hester could have edited the look because there’s so much going on. What did the judges think? Nina thought the ruching on the pants looked sloppy, the seams looked uneven, it felt unfinished. What was the challenge? The designers were challenged to all create looks using the same bolt of red fabric.

Who was the losing designer? Hester Sunshine

Luna created the silver corset, the most problematic element of the design, so he was eliminated. What did the judges think? The judges liked elements of the dress created by Luna and his partner Kayne Gillaspie, but they thought it was so overly accessorized that it looked too much like a costume. What was the challenge? To work in teams of two to create luxurious gowns fit for royalty. Elaine had elements that she liked, but Brandon thought it looked unfinished with the liner visible through her puzzle piece skirt. What did the judges think? Nina loved the movement of the dress, but it didn’t tell her a story or give a point of view. What was the challenge? To create a whimsical design using unconventional materials bought from the famous toy store FAO Schwarz. Who was the losing designer? Mila Hermanovski Nina thought the model kind of disappeared because she’s close to the color of the fabric. What did the judges think? Brandon thought she made mistakes by choosing a fabric that puckers easily, and the color highlighted the imperfections. What was the challenge? To reinvent a look that previous earned them their lowest score or got them eliminated from the competition. Follow along here throughout the season to find out who committed cardinal fashion sins. Choosing the wrong fabric for the occasion can also get you drummed out, especially if it leads you to make technical mistakes. There are also outlandish train wrecks, though ambitious pieces tend to get the benefit of the doubt when compared to bland, safe garments that show no artistic point of view. Running out of time and presenting an unfinished look is often deadly. This year 14 designers went in to compete for the grand prize of $250,000, a career-changing mentorship with the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America), and a feature in Elle magazine: Brittany Allen (Season 18), Prajje Oscar Jean Baptiste (Season 19), Laurence Basse (Season 15), Fabio Costa (Season 10), Bishme Cromartie (Season 17), Johnathan Kayne Gillaspie (Season Three), Mila Hermanovski (Season Seven), Rami Kashou (Season Four), Viktor Luna (Season Nine), Korto Momolu (Season Five), Nora Pagel (Season One), Kara Saun (Season One), Hester Sunshine (Season 17), and Anna Yinan Zhou (Season 19).īut what makes a bad design? It depends on the circumstances. So who had the worst looks of the season according to judges Nina Garcia, Elaine Welteroth, and Brandon Maxwell? And did you agree with their withering criticisms? Scroll down to see each unfortunate look. The fashion design competition has strict time limits and no seamstresses around to help you sew, which can trip up even the most gifted artists.

Even in a year like this, which brings together experienced All-Star contestants from the show’s history, some outfits are bound to fail. That’s the guiding principle of “Project Runway,” now in its 20th season. In fashion, one day you’re in and the next you’re out.
