Project Runway

10 Best Episodes of Project Runway - Season 16

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 - S16E2

#15 - An Unconventional Recycling (Season 16 - Episode 2)

In three teams, the designers are asked to create a high fashion, five-look collection out of recycled materials. They have one day to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.32 from 262 votes.

Project Runway - S16E4

#14 - We're Sleeping Wear? (Season 16 - Episode 4)

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A slumber party on the roof of the Empire State Building provides inspiration as the designers are tasked to make their own textiles to create sleepwear for Heidi Klum's Intimates collection. They have one day to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.42 from 247 votes.

Project Runway - S16E6

#13 - Models Off Duty (Season 16 - Episode 6)

With the models as their clients, the designers are asked to create a street style look for them. They have $200 and one day to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.47 from 243 votes.

Project Runway - S16E5

#12 - Descending Into Good and Evil (Season 16 - Episode 5)

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Drawing inspiration from the film Descendants 2, the designers are tasked with creating a look that represents either "Good" or "Evil." They have $300 and two days to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.48 from 243 votes.

Project Runway - S16E1

#11 - One Size Does Not Fit All (Season 16 - Episode 1)

16 new designers arrive in New York City to compete to be the 16th winner of Project Runway. For their first challenge, the designers must create a red carpet look that showcases their fashion point-of- view. But the real surprise comes when the designers learn they will be working with models of all sizes this season. They have $300 and one day to complete their garments.

The episode was rated 7.52 from 292 votes.

Project Runway - S16E15

#10 - Season 16 Reunion Special (Season 16 - Episode 15)

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The season 16 designers reunite with mentor Tim Gunn to discuss their Project Runway experience. They come ready to reminisce, share emotions, and get to the bottom of the cheating scandal that rocked the season. And some of our favorite models also swing by!

The episode was rated 7.55 from 76 votes.

Project Runway - S16E7

#9 - The Ultimate Faceoff (Season 16 - Episode 7)

Working in pairs, the designers must use men's fabrics and styles to create a fashion-forward Fall outfit for their female models. They have $100 per team for supplemental fabric and one day to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 237 votes.

Project Runway - S16E3

#8 - A Leap of Innovation! (Season 16 - Episode 3)

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After attending a screening of the film Leap! and a performance by Hiplet, the designers must create a fashionable look inspired by dance, movement and innovation. They have $200 and one day to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 247 votes.

Project Runway - S16E9

#7 - A "Little" Avant Garde (Season 16 - Episode 9)

The designers are asked to create an avant-garde look inspired by Shopkins Shoppies characters. They have $300 and one day to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 233 votes.

Project Runway - S16E10

#6 - Driving Miss Unconventional (Season 16 - Episode 10)

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The designers must use safety materials to create runway-ready looks that "do not conform to the rules." They have one day to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 233 votes.

Project Runway - S16E8

#5 - Client On the Go (Season 16 - Episode 8)

The designers are tasked with creating their own fabric to make an on-the-go look for friends and family of the Project Runway crew. They have $150 for supplemental fabric and two days to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 247 votes.

Project Runway - S16E13

#4 - Finale: Part 1 (Season 16 - Episode 13)

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

The episode was rated 7.69 from 199 votes.

Project Runway - S16E11

#3 - Warrior Fashion (Season 16 - Episode 11)

The designers must create looks inspired by "Warrior Women" — women who have battled breast cancer. They have $250 and two days to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 210 votes.

Project Runway - S16E12

#2 - There's Snow Business Like Sew Business (Season 16 - Episode 12)

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The runway is converted into a Winter Wonderland as the designers are tasked with creating a winter-themed look. They have $400 and two days to complete the challenge.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 217 votes.

Project Runway - S16E14

#1 - Finale: Part 2 (Season 16 - Episode 14)

In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. Then they present their lines to industry insiders at Fashion Week.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 203 votes.

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