Ep 1. You Got Punked!
- TVPG
- October 24, 2013
- 41 min
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7.2 (18)
In season 3 of the fashion competition show Project Runway All-Stars, the first episode is titled "You Got Punked!" The episode opens with 11 returning designers, all previous contestants and fan favorites from the regular seasons of Project Runway, walking into what they think is a stockroom filled with fabric. However, they quickly realize they have been tricked and are actually in a grungy, abandoned warehouse filled with punk rock paraphernalia.
Host Alyssa Milano introduces the first challenge: to create a high-fashion look inspired by punk rock, but with a sophisticated and glamorous twist. To help them with the challenge, the designers are paired up with a punk rock icon who will serve as their muses and offer guidance and feedback throughout the design process. The designers are thrilled to meet their stars, who include Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, and Mötley Crüe's Tommy Lee.
The designers immediately start sketching out their designs and gathering materials, but the challenge proves to be more difficult than they anticipated. Many struggle to strike the balance between edgy punk and high fashion, while others struggle to incorporate their muses' input into their designs. Emotions run high as the clock ticks down, with one designer breaking down in tears and another losing confidence in their vision.
In the end, the judges – fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, celebrity stylist Zanna Roberts Rassi, and guest judge and punk rock fashion icon Vivienne Westwood – critique the designers' looks on the runway. Some designers rise to the occasion and produce stunning and innovative looks that impress the judges, while others fall short and are in danger of being eliminated.
The judges deliberate and ultimately select the designer who best embodied the spirit of punk rock while still creating a sophisticated and chic piece. The winner earns immunity from the next challenge, while the designer who failed to impress is sent home.
The first episode of Project Runway All-Stars season 3 sets the stage for an exciting and unpredictable competition, as the designers continue to face challenges that push them creatively and strategically. With their reputations on the line and a pool of talented competitors vying for the title, the designers must bring their A-game to every challenge if they hope to come out on top.