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 (US 2014), and included: $100,00 from Red Robin to launch their business (and the opportunity to design a fashion accessory for all Red Robin servers), a shoe and accessory collection from Aldo (to help enhance their upcoming runway shows), 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.
Contestants +Tim Navarro32Rochester, MNEpisode 217th placeNzinga Knight33Brooklyn, NYEmmanuel Tobias29Dallas, TXJefferson Musanda25Lynn, MA16th placeCarrie Sleutskaya24Moscow, RussiaEpisode 315th placeAngela Sum32Toronto, CanadaEpisode 414th placeHannah Lander33New York, NYEpisode 513th placeMitchell Perry25Jacksonville, FLEpisode 611th placeKristine Guico26Naperville, ILSamantha Plasencia27San Antonio, TXEpisode 810th placeFäde zu Grau45Altdöbern, East GermanyEpisode 99th placeSandhya Garg28Delhi, IndiaEpisode 108th placeAlexander Knox22Kankakee, ILEpisode 117th placeKorina Emmerich28Eugene, OREpisode 126th placeEmily Payne41Temple, TXEpisode 135th placeCharketa "Char" Glover37Detroit, MIEpisode 154th place30Kapolei, HI3rd placeAmanda ValentineSean Kelly25Wellington, New Zealand
Designer progress
+Designer Elimination Table Designers 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Eliminated EpisodeSean IN IN LOW LOW WIN WIN HIGH WIN LOW IN HIGH HIGH ADV 15 - Finale, Part 2Amanda HIGH WININ WIN HIGHIN HIGH IN IN LOW HIGH HIGH ADVKiniINININ HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW WIN WIN HIGH WIN HIGH ADV Char HIGHININININ SAFEIN IN HIGH LOW LOW LOW ADV Emily ININ HIGHININ HIGHIN LOW LOW HIGH HIGH OUT 13 - Fashion Week Korina IN HIGHININ LOWIN WIN LOW HIGH WIN OUT Alexander ININ LOW HIGHIN LOW LOWININ OUT Sandhya WIN LOW WINININ LOW IN HIGH OUT Fäde INININININ HIGH IN OUT Samantha INININININ LOW OUT Kristine IN HIGH HIGH LOW OUT Mitchell LOW IN IN IN OUT Hannah IN LOW IN OUT Angela LOWIN OUT Carrie IN OUT Jefferson OUT Emmanuel Nzinga Tim
: In episode 2, Tim Navarro, Nzinga Knight, and Emmanuel Tobias were the 3 designers who were eliminated before the final 16 were officially participants of the show. : In episode 3, the judges thought Sandhya had the weakest look on her team, which had the lowest score. She could have gone home if she didn't have immunity. They also told Angela that her team could have won if her look had not pulled down their score. : In episode 4, Heidi stated that Amanda was lucky to have immunity because none of the judges liked her look. : In episode 8, Tim Gunn decided to retroactively use his "Tim Gunn Save" on Char, canceling out her elimination in challenge 6 (episode 7). : In episode 13, there was no winner announced in the challenge. Heidi only announced that Kini, Sean, Amanda and Char will go to fashion week. But the critique shows the judges like the work by Kini, Sean and Amanda.
The designer won Project Runway Season 13. The designer advanced to Fashion Week. The designer won the challenge. The designer came in second but did not win the challenge. The designer had one of the highest scores for that challenge, but did not win. The designer had one of the lowest scores for that challenge, but was not eliminated. The designer was in the bottom two, but was not eliminated. The designer lost and was eliminated from the competition. The designer lost, but was brought back to the competition by Tim Gunn. The designer failed in the final auditions. +Model Elimination Table Model 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 AlisarSG SG SG SG SG SG SG SG - - SK SK SK NikolaJM AV AV AV AV AV AV AV - - AV AV AV 2ND PLACE Lea SK SK SK SK KZ KZ KZ KZ - - KZ, AV KZ KZ 3RD PLACE Bella MP MP MP MP MP OUT CG CG - - CG CG CG 4TH PLACE Angelica CG CG CG CG SK SK SK SK - - - SK OUT Jasmine R. EP EP EP EP EP EP EP EP - - EP EP OUT Alexandria KE KE KE KE KE KE KE KE - - KE OUT Nea AK AK AK AK AK AK AK AK - - KE OUT Jasmine A. FG FG FG FG FG FG FG FG - - CG OUT Brianna HL HL HL HL SP SP SP OUT KZ OUT Christabel KZ KZ KZ KZ CG CG OUT DJ KG KG KG KG KG OUT Ashley SP SP SP SP OUT Rachel AS AS ASOUT Ploy CS CSOUT Camille AV OUT : In episode 8, Bella replaces Christabel. Previews"Project Runway: Coming Up on Episode 8 of Project Runway Season 13" , Project Runway Official Site. Lifetime Television. First look on rainway, viewed September 5, 2014. show Bella continuing. In episodes 10 & 11, the models were not needed in the challenge.
The model won Project Runway Season 13. The model wore the winning design that challenge. The model wore the design that came in second. The model wore the design with one of the highest scores. The model wore the design that had one of the lowest scores. The model wore the design that landed in the bottom two. The model wore the losing design that challenge. The model was eliminated. The model was out, but was brought back.
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 Hannah 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 (Season 8 runner-up and winner of the first PR: All Stars), Laura Kathleen Planck (Season 9), Anthony Ryan Auld (Season 9 and winner of the second PR: All Stars), Nick Verreos (Season 2 and winning mentor on Under the Gunn) and Dmitry Sholokhov (Season 10 winner). 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 MembersSilverKristine, Korina, AmandaBlueAngela, Fade, SeanPurpleMitchell, Char, KiniGreenSamantha, Emily, AlexanderRedSandhya, Carrie, Hannah
Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Garance Doré WINNER: Amanda ELIMINATED: Carrie
Episode 4: Welcome to the Future Original airdate: August 7, 2014
The designers use their past memories to create a look for the future and can be photographed in Marie Claire Magazine in the next 20 years. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge:Anne Fulenwider & Amanda de Cadenet WINNER: Sandhya ELIMINATED: Angela
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 Hernan 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
The designers working in pairs to create unconventional wedding dresses and reception looks. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Dita Von Teese & Chiara Ferragni WINNER: Sean ELIMINATED: Char
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
The designers create avant-garde styles that must stand up to the elements, particularly rain. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Caitlin FitzGerald WINNER: Sean & Kini ELIMINATED: Fäde
Episode 10: American Girl Doll Original airdate: September 18, 2014
The designers try to deliver stylish, age-appropriate looks inspired by American Girl dolls. Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen Guest Judge: Elisabeth Moss & Heather Northrop WINNER: Kini ELIMINATED: Sandhya