Project Runway season 14
Project Runway Season 14 is the fourteenth season of the television show Project Runway, appearing on Lifetime. The season began on August 6, 2015. There were 16 designers competing to become "the next great American designer."
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.
In a post-season interview Tim Gunn expressed his disappointment with the designers of this season citing a deficiency of energy in them for the title. He stated that he 'hated' the entire season labeling the progress of the contestants as 'lackluster'.
In 2018, Kelly Dempsey, Candice Cuoco, Merline Labissiere and Edmond Newton competed in the Project Runway All Stars (season 6), with Kelly placing 15th, Candice placing 12th, Merline placing 8th and Edmond placing 5th of 16.
Model assignments
Designer Legend- Amanda Perna: AP
- Ashley Nell Tipton: AT
- Blake Patterson: BP
- Candice Cuoco: CC
- David Giampiccolo: DG
- Duncan Chambers Watson: DW
- Edmond Newton: EN
- Gabrielle Arruda: GA
- Hanmiao Yang: HY
- Jake Wall: JW
- Joseph Charles Poli: JP
- Kelly Dempsey: KD
- Laurie Underwood: LU
- Lindsey Creel: LC
- Merline Labissiere: ML
- Swapnil Shinde: SS
Episodes
Episode 0: Road to the Runway
Original airdate: July 30, 2015Episode 1: Mad Dash Mayhem
Original airdate: August 6, 2015- The sixteen designers of Project Runway Season 14 went to Madison Square Garden for their first challenge. They had to create a look that expressed themselves as designers using fabrics found around the arena. Before the designers began to work, Tim Gunn announced to the designers that David, Swapnil, and Merline didn't bring their own personal tool kits while everyone else did.
- Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
- Guest Judge: Hannah Davis
- WINNER: Ashley
- ELIMINATED: '''Duncan'''
Episode 2: It's All in the Cards
Original airdate: August 13, 2015- The fifteen designers go to Hallmark where they have two minutes to choose as many Hallmark Signature cards as possible to create a look. They had to use the cards as their materials and their inspiration. David and Ashley were both told by the judges that they didn't follow the rules because there was exposed muslin.
- Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
- Guest Judge: Ashley Tisdale
- WINNER: Edmond
- ELIMINATED: '''David'''
Episode 3: Shut Up and Sew
Original airdate: August 20, 2015- Global travel destinations and exotic locations inspire the designers to create looks tailored for a day-to-night transition.
| Location for inspiration | Designers |
| Greek Isles | Kelly and Blake |
| India | Laurie and Swapnil |
| Venice | Candice and Ashley |
| The Caribbean | Edmond and Hanmiao |
| Hong Kong | Jake and Lindsey |
| South of France | Amanda and Gabrielle |
| St. Petersburg | Merline and Joseph |
- Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
- Guest Judge: Tracee Ellis Ross
- WINNERS: Ashley and Candice
- ELIMINATED: '''Hanmiao'''
Episode 4: Fashion Flip
Original airdate: August 27, 2015- The designers visit Mood and put a modern twist on a classic design.
- Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
- Guest Judge: Kiernan Shipka
- WINNER: Blake
- ELIMINATED: '''Gabrielle'''
Episode 5: Gunn and Heid
Original airdate: September 3, 2015- Tensions arise when the designers are split into two teams to battle for their fabrics in a paintball competition; the teams receive a surprise.
- Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
- Guest Judge: Kelly Osbourne, Lisa Perry
- WINNER: Edmond
- ELIMINATED: '''Amanda'''
Episode 6: Lace to the Finish
Original airdate: September 10, 2015- The designers are tasked to create lingerie for host Heidi Klum's fashion line. They also get a rude awakening on the runway.
- Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
- Guest Judge: Bella Thorne
- WINNER: Merline
- ELIMINATED: '''Blake'''
Episode 7: Haute Tech Couture
Original airdate: September 17, 2015- Fashion and technology collide when the designers seek recycled electronics in dumpsters in the season's second unconventional-materials challenge.
- Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
- Guest Judge: Paula Patton, Anne Fulenwider
- WINNER: Kelly
- ELIMINATED: Joseph
- WITHDREW: Jake
- *Jake withdrew from the competition after receiving news that his dog had to be euthanized.
Episode 8: Broadway or Bust
Original airdate: September 24, 2015- The magic of Broadway inspires the designers, who create stylish looks based on the musical "Finding Neverland".
- Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
- Guest Judge: Coco Rocha
- WINNER: Candice
- ELIMINATED: '''Lindsey'''
Episode 9: Make It Sell
Original airdate: October 1, 2015- The designers must create ready-to-wear looks to be reproduced and sold online; a disagreement between the judges leads to the most contentious runway yet.
- Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
- Guest Judge: Ciara, Yuchin Mao
- WINNER: Edmond
- ELIMINATED: '''Laurie'''
Episode 10: Crew's All In
Original airdate: October 8, 2015- The designers must makeover real women from the ``Project Runway`` crew. Tim reaches his breaking point with one designer.
- Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
- Guest Judge: Shiri Appleby, Constance Zimmer
- WINNER: Kelly
- ELIMINATED: '''Swapnil'''
Episode 11: The Runway's in 3D!
Original airdate: October 15, 2015- In a fashion-forward challenge, the designers use 3D-printing technology to create avant-garde styles.
- Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
- Guest Judge: Mel B.
- WINNER: Kelly
- ELIMINATED: '''Merline'''
Episode 12: Roll Out the Red Carpet
Original airdate: October 22, 2015- The designers land in Los Angeles to create red-carpet looks in the final challenge before Fashion Week.
- Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
- Guest Judge: Christian Siriano
- WINNER: Kelly
- ELIMINATED: '''Edmond'''
Episode 13: Finale, Part 1
Original airdate: October 29, 2015- In Part 1 of the two-part Season 14 finale, the designers journey home to create their collections and gear up for a visit from mentor Tim Gunn. They then return to New York, complete with a twist.
- TIM GUNN SAVE: Edmond.
Episode 14: Finale, Part 2
Original airdate: November 5, 2015- Conclusion. The winning designer is crowned in the Season 14 finale. Before that, the designers scramble to retool their collections following a brutal critique with the judges. Appearing: Carrie Underwood.
- Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen
- Guest Judge: Carrie Underwood
- WINNER of Project Runway: Ashley
- ELIMINATED: Kelly, Edmond, '''Candice'''
Episode 15: Season 14 Reunion
Original airdate: November 12, 2015- The designers reunite to sew up Season 14 as they reflect on the highs, lows and memorable moments from their time on the show. Host: Tim Gunn.
- This season included a special prize for the designer who had won the most challenges throughout the competition. A reward of 25,000 was therefore awarded by Mary Kay to Kelly Dempsey for winning 4 challenges.