![]() ![]() During his first Project Runway appearance, Bishme’s sister was sick now that she’s since passed away, revisiting his final design is only accentuating his grief. Most of the designers aren’t exactly thrilled to confront their failures, but it’s season 17 contestant Bishme Cromartie who struggles the most as his cohort begin their feverish sketching. After an hour-long introduction to the designers, these 14 energetic, hopeful faces-not yet world-weary with pricked fingers and bloodshot eyes-are challenged to assess (and radically reinvent) the look that once got them eliminated. So, anyway, we’re back! Welcome to our first recap of Project Runway season 20. The only judge who’s encountered every one of season 20’s designers is ELLE editor-in-chief Nina Garcia, who tells the contestants in tonight’s two-part premiere that they’re the ones she wanted to see again. Some familiar faces return from recent chapters others haven’t opened the cap on an erasable pen since the Heidi Klum era. If you could take a humble pilgrimage to the site of a crushing defeat and redeem yourself, would you? Now, if a reward were involved-let’s say it’s $250,000 from Pilot FriXion Erasable Pens-might that influence your decision? Such an enticing conundrum might never present itself to your average plebe, but for this season’s crop of Project Runway designers, it’s the literal challenge: All the contestants are Runway alums, invited back for an all-stars brawl after scooping up their dashed hopes from one of 19 previous seasons. ![]() Additionally, they’re competing for a career-changing mentorship with the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) and a feature in Elle magazine.'Project Runway' Season 20 Premiere Recap Zach Dilgard/Bravo ![]() Throughout the All-Stars season, fashion lovers will see designers sketch, erase and resketch their creations thanks to Pilot FriXion Erasable Pens, the returning Official Grand Prize partner who will award $250,000 to the winning designer. ![]() Some of the most exciting names from across fashion and the arts guiding the designers to glory on the judging panel for season 20 include actor, author and activist Alicia Silverstone actor, singer, producer and director Billy Porter fashion designer Zac Posen CEO & founder of “alice + olivia” Stacey Bendet creative director of Carolina Herrera Wes Gordon actor, producer and Emmy Award-winning writer Lena Waithe image architect and celebrity stylist Law Roach actress, producer and ’90s icon Jennie Garth author, actor and model Paulina Porizkova designer Sergio Hudson actress, artist and model Julia Fox designer Willy Chavarria “Below Deck” co-star Kate Chastain “The Real Housewives of New York City” Luann de Lesseps designer Batsheva Hay Emmy-winning actor Coleman Domingo and Steven Kolb, CEO of Council of Fashion Designers of America. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park and glossy skyscraper SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Other challenges include the return of the classic denim challenge and a uniform refresh for fan favorites from the cast of “Below Deck.” The city awakens once again to become the creative playground for these all-star designers, with iconic locales such as FAO Schwarz, historic Franklin D. The All-Stars put it all on the line for a chance at redemption in a high-stakes season full of surprises and a twist that changes the game.Įach 90-minute episode will feature challenges that test their artistry and push their limits, including an unconventional challenge that takes everyone by surprise. Fourteen of the most beloved designers from across 19 seasons are given one last shot to change their life forever with a career-defining win. The Emmy Award-winning competition series that started it all returns to the workroom with mentor Christian Siriano along with judges Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell and Elaine Welteroth. ![]()
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