''Project Runway Season 13'' is the thirteenth season of the television show ''

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'', 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. In 2016, Fäde zu Grau, Mitchell Perry, Emily Payne and Kini Zamora competed on

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, 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

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, with Amanda placing 11th and Char placing 10th of 16. In 2019, Sean Kelly competed on Project Runway All Stars (season 7) against worldwide ''

'' winners where he placed 7th.

Designers

Sources: ^*Amanda Valentine, designer in Season 11 was voted back by fans to this season.

Designer Progress

:: In episode 1, 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 2, 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 3, Heidi stated that Amanda was lucky to have immunity because none of the judges liked her look. :: In episode 7, Tim Gunn decided to retroactively use his "Tim Gunn Save" on Char, canceling out her elimination in episode 6. :: In episode 12, 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. :: In episode 7, Bella replaces Christabel. Previews"''Project Runway'': Coming Up on Episode 8 of Project Runway Season 13"
, ''Project Runway'' Official Site.

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. First look on rainway, viewed September 5, 2014. show Bella continuing. *In episode 9 & 10, 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 Alisar Ailabouni ( ar, أليسار عيلبوني; born 21 March 1989) is a Syrian-born Austrian fashion model and the winner of '' Germany's Next Topmodel, Cycle 5''. Early life Ailabouni moved to Austria when she was seven months old and g ...

*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 *Hernan 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 0: Road to the Runway

''Original airdate'': July 24, 2014 * This was a special episode during which

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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 Armando Thomas "Mondo" Guerra (born June 6, 1978) is an American fashion designer who finished as runner-up on Season 8 of '' Project Runway'', and later won the series' first season of '' Project Runway All Stars''. After coming out as HIV posit ...

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runner-up and winner of the first PR: All Stars), Laura Kathleen Planck (

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), Anthony Ryan Auld (Season 9 and winner of the second PR: All Stars),

Nick Verreos Nick Verreos (born February 13, 1967 in St. Louis, Missouri) is an American fashion designer, fashion commentator, former ''Project Runway'' contestant, educator and author. Early life and education Verreos was born in Missouri on February 13, ...

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and winning mentor on

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) and Dmitry Sholokhov ( Season 10 winner). Eighteen designers were selected for the final audition on Episode 1. Of note is that Emily, Kini, Korina and Tim had unsuccessfully tried out for past seasons of PR.

Episode 1: 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 1 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

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. Each designer was allowed to barter and exchange fabric with the other designers. The winner received

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. * Guest Judge:

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* WINNER: Sandhya * ELIMINATED: Tim, Nzinga and Emmanuel after the final audition -and- Jefferson for the Episode 1 challenge

Episode 2: 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. * Guest Judge:

Garance Doré Garance Doré (born Mariline Fiori; May 1, 1975) is a French photographer, illustrator and author, best known for her fashion blog. She is currently based in London. Early life Doré was born Mariline Fiori in Corsica, France. Career She worked ...

* WINNER: Amanda * ELIMINATED: Carrie

Episode 3: 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. * Guest Judge: Anne Fulenwider &

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* WINNER: Sandhya * ELIMINATED: Angela

Episode 4: 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. * Guest Judge:

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* WINNER: Amanda * ELIMINATED: Hernan

Episode 5: The Klum of Doom

''Original airdate'': August 21, 2014 * The designers fashion a look for host Heidi Klum to wear to the

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. 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:

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* WINNER: Sean * ELIMINATED: Mitchell and Kristine

Episode 6: Rock the Wedding

''Original airdate'': August 28, 2014 * The designers working in pairs to create unconventional wedding dresses and reception looks. * Guest Judge:

Dita Von Teese Heather Renée Sweet (born September 28, 1972), known professionally as Dita Von Teese, is an American vedette, burlesque dancer, model, and businesswoman. She is credited with re-popularizing burlesque performance, earning the moniker "Queen ...

Chiara Ferragni Chiara Ferragni () (born May 7, 1987) is an Italian blogger, businesswoman, fashion designer and model who has collaborated with fashion and beauty brands through her blog ''The Blonde Salad''. Biography Ferragni was born in Cremona in 1987. ...

* WINNER: Sean * ELIMINATED: Char

Episode 7: Priceless Runway

''Original airdate'': September 4, 2014 * Pieces of

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jewelry inspire looks. Also: The designers visit a museum exhibit featuring the work of designer

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. 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. * Guest Judge:

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* SAVED: Char * WINNER: Korina * ELIMINATED: Samantha

Episode 8: The Rainway

''Original airdate'': September 11, 2014 * The designers create avant-garde styles that must stand up to the elements, particularly rain. * Guest Judge:

Caitlin FitzGerald Caitlin FitzGerald (born August 25, 1983) is an American actress and filmmaker. She is best known for her role as Libby Masters in the Showtime television drama ''Masters of Sex'' and as the elusive Simone in Starz series '' Sweetbitter''. E ...

* WINNER: Sean & Kini * ELIMINATED: Fäde

Episode 9: American Girl Doll

''Original airdate'': September 18, 2014 * The designers try to deliver stylish, age-appropriate looks inspired by American Girl dolls. * Guest Judge:

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& Heather Northrop * WINNER: Kini * ELIMINATED: Sandhya

Episode 10: Muse on the Street

''Original airdate'': September 25, 2014 * The clothiers seek their muse in the form of a complete stranger found on the streets of New York City. Here, they must convince the muses to undergo makeovers while creating looks for them. * Guest Judge:

Asha Leo Asha Leo (born 5 January 1982) is a British fashion model and television presenter of Welsh and Indian descent. Career She was discovered at the age of 13, which lead her becoming a model. Upon moving to America, Leo hosted ''The Brit List'' o ...

Michelle Monaghan Michelle Lynn Monaghan ( ; born March 23, 1976) is an American actress, best known for her starring roles in ''Kiss Kiss Bang Bang'' (2005), '' Gone Baby Gone'' (2007), '' Made of Honor'' (2008), '' Eagle Eye'' (2008), '' Trucker'' (2008), ''Sou ...

* WINNER: Korina * ELIMINATED: Alexander

Episode 11: The Highest Bidder

''Original airdate'': October 2, 2014 * The designers pair up into teams of two and bid on storage containers. They must make three looks from the contents. After winner and "safes" are revealed, Bottom 2 are given one hour to create a new garment from scratch. * Guest Judge: Christian Siriano * WINNER: Kini * ELIMINATED: Korina

Episode 12: Fashion Week: Who's In & Who's Out

''Original airdate'': October 9, 2014 * The competition heats up when a challenge determines which contestants will go to Fashion Week. Dual challenges include a street-inspired look and refashioning a losing look from previous weeks. Included: Eliminated designers return to the workroom. * Guest Judge:

Shay Mitchell Shannon Ashley Garcia "Shay" Mitchell (born April 10, 1987) is a Canadian actress and model. She rose to prominence for her role as Emily Fields in the mystery thriller drama series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017), which earned her nomi ...

* ADVANCED TO FASHION WEEK: Kini, Sean, Amanda, Char * ELIMINATED: Emily

Episode 13: Finale, Part 1

''Original airdate'': October 16, 2014 * In Part 1 of the two-part Season 13 finale, the designers head to Rome with Tim Gunn for inspiration and to shop for fabric. * Guest Judge: None

Episode 14: Finale, Part 2

''Original airdate'': October 23, 2014 * In the conclusion of the two-part Season 13 finale, the still-standing designers present their collections at New York Fashion Week, after which the winner is named. * Guest Judge:

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* WINNER: Sean * ELIMINATED: Amanda (2nd place), Kini (3rd place), Char (4th place)