Project Runway (season 20)

The twentieth season of ''Project Runway'' was announced to air with a two-part premiere on Bravo on June 15, 2023. To mark the milestone, the show brought back 14 past designers for an ''All-Stars'' competition, replacing the retired spin-off after its production company, The Weinstein Company, went bankrupt. This was the last season to air on Bravo after three seasons, before it was picked up by Disney to be aired on Freeform, Disney+, and Hulu.

Editor-in-chief of Elle, Nina Garcia, fashion designer Brandon Maxwell, and journalist Elaine Welteroth all returned as judges, and season 4 winner Christian Siriano returned as mentor on the show.They were joined by guest judges on the panel each week, including: Billy Porter, Law Roach, Julia Fox, former judge Zac Posen, and Council of Fashion Designers of America CEO Steven Kolb. Fashion designers Sergio Hudson and Willy Chavarria filled in for Garcia in two episodes.

The winner was Bishme Cromartie, who returned after previously competing on season 17, and received a cash prize of $250,000, a mentorship with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and a spread in Elle magazine. Brittany Allen and Laurence Basse, from seasons 18 and 15 respectively, finished as runners-up.

Contestants

Designer progress

: Designer won Project Runway Season 20.
: Designer won the challenge.
: Designer was in the top two.
: Designer had one of the highest scores but did not win.
: Designer was safe and advanced to the next round.
: Designer had one of the lowest scores but was not eliminated.
: Designer was in the bottom two.
: Designer was eliminated from the competition.
: Designer was saved from elimination using the "Siriano Save."

Model progress

* Anna Yinan Zhou - AZ
* Bishme Cromartie - BC
* Brittany Allen - BA
* Fabio Costa - FC
* Hester Sunshine - HS
* Kayne Gillaspie - KG
* Kara Saun - KS
* Korto Momolu - KM
* Laurence Basse - LB
* Mila Hermanovski - MH
* Nora Pagel - NP
* Prajjé Oscar Jean Baptiste - PB
* Rami Kashou - RK
* Viktor Luna - VL

Guest judges

Guest judges this season included, in chronological order;
* Alicia Silverstone, actress
* Stacey Bendet, "Alice + Olivia" CEO & founder
* Wes Gordon, Carolina Herrera creative director
* Lena Waithe, actor
* Jennie Garth, actress
* Sergio Hudson, designer
* Paulina Porizkova, model
* Willy Chavarria, designer
* Julia Fox, actress
* Kate Chastain, from ''Below Deck''
* Luann de Lesseps, from ''The Real Housewives of New York City''
* Batsheva Hay, designer
* Coleman Domingo, Emmy-winning actor
* Law Roach, image architect
* Steven Kolb, Council of Fashion Designers of America CEO
* Zac Posen, fashion designer
* Billy Porter, actor

Episodes

Episode 1: Meet the All-Stars

''Original airdate'':

Fourteen of the most beloved designers from across 19 seasons of Project Runway descend on New York once again to vie for the coveted title that has eluded them all. The iconic designers meet one another and catch up on their successes after leaving the runway. The fun and games come to an end, however, when famed judge Nina Garcia and mentor Christian Siriano arrive to give them an unwanted history lesson and their first challenge of the season.

Episode 2: Project Redemption

''Original airdate'':

For their very first challenge of the competition, the designers have to rewrite history by reinventing the look that either got them eliminated or gave them the lowest score in their past and turn it into a high-fashion moment for the runways of today.

* Guest Judge: Alicia Silverstone
* WINNER: Kayne Gillaspie
* ELIMINATED: Nora Pagel

Episode 3: Toying With Fashion

''Original airdate'':

It is neither fun nor games as the designers must tackle the most feared challenge in the Project Runway canon: the unconventional materials challenge. The fur begins to fly as the all-stars are tasked with creating whimsical runway looks using toys from New York City’s most iconic toy store, FAO Schwarz.

* Guest Judge: Stacey Bendet
* WINNER: Viktor Luna
* ELIMINATED: Mila Hermanovski

Episode 4: Coronation Day

''Original airdate'':

It is the first dreaded team challenge of the season, and the designers are heading to the ball because it is Coronation Day. The designers are blindly paired together and tasked with creating couture modern gowns that exemplify royalty.

* Guest Judge: Wes Gordon
* WINNER: Korto Momolu
* ELIMINATED: Viktor Luna

Episode 5: Seeing Red

''Original airdate'':

In a Project Runway first, the designers are forced to share a single bolt of fabric to demonstrate how they can stand out from one another and prove why they are the top designer. Tensions run high, and the drama comes to a head after the challenge.

* Guest Judge: Lena Waithe
* WINNER: Brittany Allen
* ELIMINATED: Hester Sunshine

Episode 6: Like Totally '90s

''Original airdate'':

The style trends of the 1990s are flooding the runways in America and abroad. In this team challenge, the designers must create chic and cohesive mini collections inspired by the '90s.

* Guest Judge: Jennie Garth
* WINNER: Laurence Basse
* ELIMINATED: Kayne Gillaspie

Episode 7: Fashion, Inside Out

''Original airdate'':

The jockstrap is back. The all-stars must create high-fashion looks featuring couture undergarments in this one-day challenge with everything: laughter, adrenaline, tears and a whole lot of skin.

* Guest Judge: Sergio Hudson (sitting in for Nina Garcia) & Paulina Porizkova
* WINNER: Kara Saun
* ELIMINATED: Fabio Costa

Episode 8: Uncut Hems

''Original airdate'':

It's the halfway point and the designers are hitting the road to a denim explosion. In a Project Runway throwback challenge, they will create all-denim looks while competing in head-to-head battles where only one designer can be safe from elimination.

* Guest Judge: Willy Chavarria (sitting in for Nina Garcia) & Julia Fox
* WINNER: Laurence Basse
* Saved: Rami Kashou

Episode 9: Below Decked Out

''Original airdate'':

Fan favorites from Bravo's Below Deck will be walking the runway in the infamous Real Client Challenge. The designers attempt to steer the ship toward winning waters while at the same time trying to keep up with the yachties' fashion requests... and livers.

* Guest Judge: Kate Chastain & Luann de Lesseps
* WINNER: Bishme Cromartie
* ELIMINATED: Anna Yinan Zhou

Episode 10: Freedom

''Original airdate'':

"Hold on to your seats", because Project Runway is about to make history. For the first time, our final seven designers are given the freedom to design whatever they want for this challenge.

* WINNER: Bishme Cromartie
* ELIMINATED: Kara Saun

Episode 11: Double Bind

''Original airdate'':

The designers are faced with one of their hardest tasks yet: a one-day challenge that forces them to create one runway look that showcases two opposing fashion styles.

* Guest Judge: Batsheva Hay
* WINNER: Laurence Basse
* ELIMINATED: Korto Momolu

Episode 12: Let Me See Your Peacock

''Original airdate'':

The era of "male peacocking" is upon us, and this week every feather is standing at full attention. The five remaining All-Stars must create show-stopping, red carpet menswear looks that fully embrace the trend toward the flamboyant.

* Guest Judge: Colman Domingo
* WINNER: Rami Kashou
* ELIMINATED: Prajjé Oscar Jean Baptiste

Episode 13: The Sky's the Limit

''Original airdate'':

Avant-garde looks inspired by the SUMMIT One Vanderbilt observation deck / interactive art installation by Kenzo Digital.

* Guest Judge: Steven Kolb & Law Roach
* WINNER: Bishme Cromartie
* ELIMINATED: Rami Kashou

Episode 14: The Finale

''Original airdate'':

* Guest Judge: Zac Posen (sitting in for Brandon Maxwell) & Billy Porter
* WINNER OF PROJECT RUNWAY: Bishme Cromartie
* Runners Up: Laurence Basse, Brittany Allen

Notes

References

External links

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Season 20
2023 American television seasons