Episode
Project Runway: The Hi's and Lows of Fashion
Overview
After being taken to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for inspiration from famous designers, the contestants are then divided into teams of two. The challenge is to create a high-end signature look worthy of a master collection. They have $500 and two days to complete their looks. The next day, they are given the additional task of creating a second "look for less," using only 10% of the budget for the first garment and inspired by the look being crafted by another team.
Details
- Series
- Project Runway
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2010-01-28
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
The Hi's and Lows of Fashion is Episode 3 in Season 7 of Project Runway. It aired on 2010-01-28. The runtime is 43 min.
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