Project Runway: Threads

Format

Each episode kicks off with a "Show Us Your Style Challenge," where the three contestants show off a pre-made outfit that reflects their personal style. The one who wins gets an advantage over their adversaries. The designers each bring an adult assistant to help with the main challenge and a "Surprise Door Twist," which asks them to reimagine a white dress. They have unlimited access to the Jo-Ann Fabric Room and the Brother Sewing and Embroidery Studio.

Season 1 (2014)

The season premiered on October 23, 2014. Episode 1's challenge was to create a red carpet look showing each designer's individual style, with a Surprise Door Twist to design a Street Style dress. Contestants were Bradford (13, Birmingham, AL, with mother Dana), Cambria (13, West Hills, CA, with father David), and Kenzie (12, Portland, OR, with mother Molly). Guest judges were Kelly Osbourne and Jaime King; Bradford won.

Episode 2 (October 30) challenged designers to create a look for one of three fashion capitals—Paris, Tokyo, and New York City—with a Surprise Door Twist to design a dress inspired by their hometowns. Contestants were Aliyah Royale (14, Valley Glen, CA, with mother Tanya, Paris), Grace (15, La Cañada, CA, with mother Peggy, New York City), and Grayson (14, New Orleans, LA, with grandmother Sirje, Tokyo). Guest judge Jasmine Snow (Senior Fashion Editor, Seventeen Magazine) selected Grace as winner.

Episode 3 (November 6) challenged designers to create a look inspired by a designer statement piece: a jeweled headpiece by Rodrigo Otazu, a clutch by Vivienne Westwood, shoes by Alexander McQueen, or a vintage Chanel handbag. The Surprise Door Twist was to design a dress using only fabric paint. Contestants were Colette (15, Chicago, IL, with mother Jill, handbag), Emily (15, Quincy, MA, with father David, clutch), and Zachary (15, Berkeley, CA, with mother Camille, jeweled headpiece).

Guest judge Gina Kelly (Fashion Director, Seventeen Magazine) declared Zachary the winner; Zachary later competed on Project Runway: Junior in 2015. Episode 4 (November 13) challenged designers to create a look suitable for their favorite pop star: Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, or Florence Welch. The Surprise Door Twist was to design a dress using only unconventional materials from the craft section of a Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts Store. Contestants were Brianna (13, Ventura, CA, with mother Lori, Florence Welch), Claire (13, Braintree, MA, with mother Kristen, Katy Perry), and Matt (16, Manhattan Beach, CA, with grandmother Dorothy, Lady Gaga).

Guest judge Zendaya awarded the win to Brianna; Matt later appeared on Project Runway: Junior in 2016. Episode 5 (November 20) challenged designers to create a prom look showing their individual style, with a Surprise Door Twist to design a dress using only flowers. Contestants were Bella (12, Manhattan Beach, CA, with grandmother Nancy), Kimanni (13, Atlanta, GA, with mother Rochelle), and Tieler (14, New Orleans, LA, with mother Tahmi). Guest judge Gina Kelly (Fashion Director, Seventeen Magazine) named Tieler winner; Tieler later competed on Project Runway: Junior in 2016.

Episode 6 (December 4) challenged designers to create a look inspired by two monsters mashed together, with a Surprise Door Twist to design a dress using only candy. Contestants were Ciara (10, LA, California, with mother Tammy), Katie (11, Huntington Beach, CA, with mother Rosette), and Lucas (12, Orlando, FL, with father Nick). Guest judge Jasmine Snow (senior fashion editor for Seventeen magazine) selected Katie as winner. Episode 7 (December 11) challenged designers to create a Seventeen Magazine cover look, with a Surprise Door Twist to utilize a white dress, drawstring, sequin trim, purple dye, blue fabric, and fringe.

Contestants were Alex (16, West Covina, CA, with father Voislav), Julia (15, Lafayette, CA, with mother Karin), and Molly (16, Washington, CT, with mother Patricia). Guest judge Gina Kelly (Fashion Director, Seventeen Magazine) declared Julia the winner.

Episode 8 (December 18) challenged designers to create a showstopping finale runway look, with a Surprise Door Twist to design an opening look to go with the finale look. Contestants were Mady (14, Stover, MO, with mother Tracey), Christopher (14, Tucson, AZ, with grandmother Zinda), and Zoe (15, Colchester, CT, with father Louie). Guest judge Jaime King awarded the win to Zoe.

Did You Know?

• Zachary, who won Episode 3, later competed on Project Runway: Junior in 2015.
• The series premiered in Australia on June 7, 2015 on Arena.