Episode
Project Runway: Welcome to Los Angeles!
Overview
16 new contestants arrive in Los Angeles to begin the competition. The designers must create a red carpet look showing innovation and point of view. They have $200 and two days to complete their designs.
Details
- Series
- Project Runway
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2009-08-20
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Welcome to Los Angeles! is Episode 1 in Season 6 of Project Runway. It aired on 2009-08-20. The runtime is 43 min.
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