Project Accessory
Project Accessory is an American reality television series, a spin-off of the series Project Runway. It began airing on Lifetime on October 28, 2011. On the show, 12 contestants were given challenges in which they must create various fashion accessories with restrictions for materials, subject matter, and time. One or more contestants were eliminated each episode after appearing before a judging panel. Brian Burkhardt won the show and the $100,000 prize.
Judges and mentor
- Molly Sims - Host and judge
- Kenneth Cole - American fashion designer, activist
- Ariel Foxman - Editor, InStyle Magazine
- Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti - Mentor
Contestants
Source:| Designer | Age | Place of Residence | Finish |
| Cotrice Simpson | 38 | Georgia | 12th |
| Kelly Horton | 32 | Pennsylvania | 11th |
| David Grieco | 40 | California | 10th |
| Nicolina Royale | 30 | California | 9th |
| James Sommerfeldt | 29 | Illinois | 8th |
| Shea Curry | 38 | California | 7th |
| Adrian Dana | 41 | Georgia | 6th |
| Christina Caruso | 33 | New York | 5th |
| Diego Rocha | 36 | Illinois | 4th |
| Rich Sandomeno | 40 | California | 3rd |
| Nina Cortes | 26 | Florida | Runner-up |
| Brian Burkhardt | 40 | Florida | Winner |
Progress
Source:Elimination process
The judges announce the safe designers. The remaining designers are labeled as either the highest or lowest scoring designers. These designers are given critiques and are then told to leave the runway. Once they are brought back, the other designers that aren't in the top two are announced safe. Then the winner is announced, and the remaining top designer is in the top 2. The remaining designers are the lowest scoring designers. The people who aren't in the bottom two are announced safe. The bottom two remain, and one is then eliminated.Episodes
Episode 1: Accessorize This?!
The 12 designers were welcomed by host and mentor at a storage facility in which they had to make a necklace, a belt and another accessory of their choice using materials found in the storage facilities.Original Airdate: October 27, 2011
- Guest Judge: Debra Messing
Episode 2: Sole Searching
The remaining 11 designers were sent to the Swarovski Crystal store where they picked a piece to inspire them. They had to make a pair of shoes as well as two accessories.Original Airdate: November 3, 2011
- Guest Judge: Nadja Swarovski
Episode 3: Bling It On
The designers are given 24 hours to complete their next challenge, but Eva drops a surprise on them.Original Airdate: November 10, 2011
- Guest Judge: Kelly Osbourne
Episode 4: Its in the Bag
The designers are matched with an eBay customer featured on the site for their unique fashion sense.Original Airdate: November 17, 2011
- Guest Judge: Kara Ross, Rebecca Minkoff
Episode 5: Beach Blanket Blingo
The designers go to the beach for a challenge.Original Airdate: December 1, 2011
- Guest Judge: Rachel Roy, Jenna Lyons
Episode 6: Fall for Kenneth
The designers go on a field trip to a fashion magnate's headquarters and discover a coveted prize.Original Airdate: December 8, 2011
- Guest Judge: Alexa Chung
Episode 7: Bugging Out
The designers search for inspiration at a curiosity shop to create a signature accessory.Original Airdate: December 15, 2011
- Guest Judge: Brian Atwood
Episode 8: Finale
The season concludes with the final three designers presenting their creations to New York's fashion elite. In a plot twist, each of the three finalists is allowed to choose a partner to help finish their collections. Brian Burkhardt enlists shoemaker James Sommerfeldt, Rich Sandomeno chooses handbag designer Diego Rocha, and Nina Cortes picks handbag designer Kelly Horton. Later, the winner is selected by the judges.Original Airdate: December 22, 2011
- Guest Judge: Lorraine Schwartz