Project Runway

10 Best Episodes of Project Runway - Season 11

Aspiring fashion designers compete 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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Project Runway - S11E8

#14 - Take It All Off! (Season 11 - Episode 8)

After being divided into two teams, the contestants are tasked to design three tear-away outfits for Australia's all-male revue Thunder From Down Under. Each team has $750 and one day to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.06 from 62 votes.

Project Runway - S11E1

#13 - There Is No "I" In Team (Season 11 - Episode 1)

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16 new contestant vie to be the winner of Project Runway. But there's a twist: this season they will have to compete as teams. For their first challenge, they are asked to create an outfit that shows their point-of-view using New York City as the inspiration. The teams have $1200 and one day to complete their garments.

The episode was rated 7.18 from 73 votes.

Project Runway - S11E2

#12 - Spin Out (Season 11 - Episode 2)

The designers must create ball-boy and server uniforms for Spin New York, a ping-pong social club. The teams have $500 and one day to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.27 from 55 votes.

Project Runway - S11E3

#11 - Surprise Me (Season 11 - Episode 3)

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The contestants are tasked to design garments for Heidi Klum and the launch of her new fragrance line. Heidi will wear the winning garment in her national commercial and a second winning garment at a press event. The teams have $1200 and one day to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 55 votes.

Project Runway - S11E5

#10 - A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock 'N' Roll (Season 11 - Episode 5)

In teams of two, the designers must create a performance outfit and a red-carpet look for country music artist Miranda Lambert. Each team has $400 and one day to complete their garments.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 58 votes.

Project Runway - S11E13

#9 - Finale: Part 1 (Season 11 - Episode 13)

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Each of the remaining designers is given five months and $10,000 to design a 12-piece collection for Fashion Week. In the interim, each gets a special visit in their hometown from Tim Gunn. Back in New York, they must choose three of their looks to show as part of a mini-collection in order to secure their spot in the final runway show.

The episode was rated 7.31 from 64 votes.

Project Runway - S11E7

#8 - A Sticky Situation (Season 11 - Episode 7)

In teams of two, the contestants must design fashion-forward prom gowns constructed from Duck brand duct tape. They have less than one day to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.34 from 59 votes.

Project Runway - S11E6

#7 - Senior Fling (Season 11 - Episode 6)

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The contestants are asked to create fashionable clothes for senior citizens. The teams have $200 per person and one day to complete their garments.

The episode was rated 7.35 from 54 votes.

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#6 - He Said, She Said (Season 11 - Episode 9)

In three teams, the designers are instructed to create ready-to-wear looks by drawing inspiration from the signature Lord & Taylor rose. The teams have $75 per person and one day to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 63 votes.

Project Runway - S11E11

#5 - Finally On My Own (Season 11 - Episode 11)

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After the team format is dissolved, the designers are asked to create an editorial-look for actress Jordana Brewster to appear in Marie Claire magazine. They have $250 and one day to complete their garments.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 66 votes.

Project Runway - S11E12

#4 - Europe, Here We Come (Season 11 - Episode 12)

The designers travel to Berlin, Barcelona, London, and Paris to get inspiration for a high-end runway look. They have $1000 and two days (one for planning and one for fabrication) to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 65 votes.

Project Runway - S11E10

#3 - The Art of Fashion (Season 11 - Episode 10)

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In teams of two, the designers are asked to make a piece of wearable art and a ready-to-wear companion piece. They must also draw inspiration from the Guggenheim Museum in creating their own fabrics to use in their designs. They have $200 for supplemental fabric and two days to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 63 votes.

Project Runway - S11E14

#2 - Finale: Part 2 (Season 11 - Episode 14)

In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. They are given an additional $500 to spend at Mood to finish their looks. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Fashion Week.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 68 votes.

Project Runway - S11E4

#1 - The Ultimate Hard And Soft (Season 11 - Episode 4)

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The teams must create a mini-collection of looks out of hard and soft materials from a flower shop and a hardware store. They have $2500 and two days to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 54 votes.

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