Episode
Project Runway: First Impressions
Overview
Sixteen talented designers from all walks of life arrive in New York City for the ultimate fashion competition. Their first challenge is to create a look inspired by one of the four judges' "Fashion First" photographs. They have $250 and two days to complete their garments.
Details
- Series
- Project Runway
- Season
- Season 17
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2019-03-14
- Runtime
- 66 min
Episode context
First Impressions is Episode 1 in Season 17 of Project Runway. It aired on 2019-03-14. The runtime is 66 min.
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