Ep 3. Buckle Up!

The seventh season of Project Runway All Stars continues with its third episode, titled Buckle Up!. In this episode, the designers will be tasked with designing outerwear. The catch? The garments must feature a buckle as the focal point.

As always, the episode kicks off with a sketch challenge to determine the order in which the designers get to choose their materials. The sketch challenge is based on the concept of "pop-up" shops and each designer must create a storefront window display that showcases their design aesthetic. The winner of the sketch challenge gets to choose their fabrics first.

Once the materials have been selected, the designers have a limited amount of time to create their outerwear designs. They must incorporate a buckle into their design in a creative and functional way. This challenge will test the designers' ability to balance aesthetics with practicality.

As the designers work on their creations, they also face personal challenges. Some struggle with time management while others struggle with execution. The judges take note of these factors during their deliberations.

Once the runway show commences, the judges critique each designer's work. They examine the buckles and consider how they have been incorporated into the designs. They also evaluate the overall look of the outerwear from a practical and aesthetic standpoint.

Ultimately, one designer comes out on top and is declared the winner of the challenge. They receive immunity in the upcoming challenge as well as a prize of their choosing. Another designer is sent home while the remaining contestants move on to the next challenge.

Project Runway All Stars season 7 episode 3, Buckle Up!, promises to be a thrilling and creative challenge for the designers. The combination of practicality and aesthetics will push them to their limits and the buckle requirement will add an extra layer of creative complexity. Fans of the show can expect to see stunning outerwear designs and plenty of drama as the competition heats up.