Project Runway season 13


Project Runway Season 13 is the thirteenth season of the television show Project Runway, appearing on Lifetime. The season began airing on July 24, 2014, with 19 designers competing to become "the next great American designer." In addition, Amanda Valentine, a designer from Season 11, returned to compete once again for the grand prize. Valentine was voted back by fans in an online poll, winning against Alexander Pope and Ken Laurence, both of Season 12.
Supermodel Heidi Klum, Marie Claire creative director Nina Garcia, and fashion designer Zac Posen all returned as judges this season. Tim Gunn maintained his role as the workroom mentor.
Aldo was the exclusive retail sponsor for Project Runway's 13th season and has merchandised the accessory wall with an assortment of products.
This season’s winner’s prize package was valued at over $300,000, and included: $100,00 from Red Robin to launch their business, a shoe and accessory collection from Aldo, a premier home entertainment system courtesy of Samsung, from Mary Kay an entire years worth of beauty products for their fashion shows and professional markup artist services for their debut show, a complete sewing and crafting studio from Brother Industries sewing and embroidery, travel and hotel accommodations to fashion capitals and inspiring locations around the world from Best Western International, a 2015 Lexus NX F Sport and a fashion spread in Marie Claire magazine featuring the winning model.
In 2016, Fäde zu Grau, Mitchell Perry, Emily Payne and Kini Zamora competed on Project Runway All Stars (season 5), with Fäde placing 13th, Mitchell placing 10th, Emily placing 5th, and Kini being the runner-up.
In 2018, Amanda Valentine and Char Glover competed on Project Runway All Stars (season 6), with Amanda placing 11th and Char placing 10th of 16.
In 2019, Sean Kelly competed on Project Runway All Stars (season 7) against worldwide Project Runway winners where he placed 7th.

Designer progress

  • In episodes 10 & 11, the models were not needed in the challenge.
Models
  • Alexandria Serafini
  • Alisar Ailabouni
  • Angelica Guillen-Jimenez
  • Brianna Mellon
  • Christabel Campbell
  • Jasmine Rivers
  • Jasmine Agnew
  • Lea Mihevc
  • Nea McLin
  • Nikola Anderson
  • Bella Davis
  • DJ Smith
  • Ashley Rossi
  • Rachel McCray
  • Ploy Supawetvehon
  • Camille Annise-Lewis
Designer Legend
  • Alexander Knox: AK
  • Amanda Valentine: AV
  • Angela Sum: AS
  • Carrie Sleutskaya: CS
  • Char Glover: CG
  • Emily Payne: EP
  • Fäde Zu Grau: FG
  • Hernan Lander: HL
  • Jefferson Musanda: JM
  • Kini Zamora: KZ
  • Korina Emmerich: KE
  • Kristine Guico: KG
  • Mitchell Perry: MP
  • Samantha Plasencia: SP
  • Sandhya Garg: SG
  • Sean Kelly: SK

Episodes

Episode 1: Road to the Runway

Original airdate: July 24, 2014
  • This was a special episode during which Tim Gunn shared how the Season 13 designers were chosen. First there was a nationwide casting call where hundreds of aspiring ones submitted their portfolios and home videos. From there the most promising designers were invited to audition before a panel of judges which included Gunn and Project Runway alums Mondo Guerra, Laura Kathleen Planck, Anthony Ryan Auld, Nick Verreos and Dmitry Sholokhov. Eighteen designers were selected for the final audition on Episode 2. Of note is that Emily, Kini, Korina and Tim had unsuccessfully tried out for past seasons of PR.

Episode 2: The Judges Decide

Original airdate: July 24, 2014
  • On the Season 13 opener the 18 designers selected pre-season must face one final audition before landing one of 15 coveted spots on the series. We then learn that Amanda Valentine from Season 11 is the #RunwayRedemption winner having received more fan votes than both Ken Lawrence and Alexander Pope from Season 12.
  • For the Episode 2 challenge, the 16 designers were given a trunk of six random fabrics and tasked with creating a look that would represent their spring collection if they made it to New York Fashion Week. Each designer was allowed to barter and exchange fabric with the other designers. The winner received immunity.
  • Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
  • Guest Judge: Julie Bowen
  • WINNER: Sandhya
  • ELIMINATED: Tim, Nzinga and Emmanuel after the final audition -and- Jefferson for the Episode 2 challenge

Episode 3: Unconventional Movie Nite

Original airdate: July 31, 2014
  • The designers visit a local movie theater, then must produce a look from unconventional materials found in the theater and on a movie set. The designers worked in teams of 3 to create a cohesive mini-collection.
Team NameTeam Members
SilverKristine, Korina, Amanda
BlueAngela, Fade, Sean
PurpleMitchell, Char, Kini
GreenSamantha, Emily, Alexander
RedSandhya, Carrie, Hannah

Episode 4: Welcome to the Future

Original airdate: August 7, 2014

Episode 5: A Suitable Twist

Original airdate: August 14, 2014
  • This was the Red Robin Challenge. The designers must revamp men's vintage suits to create looks for the modern woman. Since Sandhya won the last challenge, she got to choose her suit first. Then she got to choose every suit for every person. Many were happy and some were upset, especially Hannah and Mitchell.
  • Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
  • Guest Judge: Bethany Mota
  • WINNER: Amanda
  • ELIMINATED: ''' Hannah'''

Episode 6: The Klum of Doom

Original airdate: August 21, 2014
  • The designers fashion a look for host Heidi Klum to wear to the Emmys. When Heidi and Tim made the trips around the workroom, Heidi was not satisfied. Heidi then allowed the designers to go to Mood to buy more fabric to revamp or redo their garments.
  • Guest Judge: Lindsey Vonn
  • WINNER: Sean
  • ELIMINATED: '''Mitchell and Kristine'''

Episode 7: Rock the Wedding

Original airdate: August 28, 2014

Episode 8: Priceless Runway

Original airdate: September 4, 2014
  • Pieces of Chopard jewelry inspire looks. Also: The designers visit a museum exhibit featuring the work of designer Charles James. Tim uses his 'Tim Gunn Save' to bring back Char, after having not done so immediately following her elimination from the competition the previous week.
  • Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
  • Guest Judge: Caroline Scheufele
  • SAVED: Char
  • WINNER: Korina
  • ELIMINATED: '''Samantha'''

Episode 9: The Rainway

Original airdate: September 11, 2014

Episode 10: American Girl Doll

Original airdate: September 18, 2014

Episode 11: Muse on the Street

Original airdate: September 25, 2014

Episode 12: The Highest Bidder

Original airdate: October 2, 2014
  • The designers pair up into teams of two and bid on storage containers. They must make three looks from the contents. After winner and "safes" are revealed, Bottom 2 are given one hour to create a new garment from scratch.
  • Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
  • Guest Judge: Christian Siriano
  • WINNER: Kini
  • ELIMINATED: '''Korina'''

Episode 13: Fashion Week: Who's In & Who's Out

Original airdate: October 9, 2014
  • The competition heats up when a challenge determines which contestants will go to Fashion Week. Dual challenges include a street-inspired look and refashioning a losing look from previous weeks. Included: Eliminated designers return to the workroom.
  • Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
  • Guest Judge: Shay Mitchell
  • ADVANCED TO FASHION WEEK: Kini, Sean, Amanda, Char
  • ELIMINATED: '''Emily'''

Episode 14: Finale, Part 1

Original airdate: October 16, 2014
  • In Part 1 of the two-part Season 13 finale, the designers head to Rome with Tim Gunn for inspiration and to shop for fabric.
  • Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
  • Guest Judge: None

Episode 15: Finale, Part 2

Original airdate: October 23, 2014

Episode 16: Reunion

Original airdate: October 30, 2014