Ep 8. Having A Field Day

In Project Runway season 12 episode 8, entitled "Having A Field Day," the remaining designers are met with a unique challenge: they must create a high-fashion look using items found on a farm. The designers are taken to a local farm where they must gather materials such as burlap sacks, chicken wire, and hay to incorporate into their designs.

The episode begins with the designers arriving at the farm, where they are given a rundown of the challenge by host Heidi Klum and mentor Tim Gunn. The designers must create a cohesive look that showcases their point of view while incorporating the farm materials in an innovative way. The designers are given a set amount of time to gather their supplies before returning to the workroom to begin sketching and creating their designs.

As the designers begin working on their looks, tensions rise as they struggle to incorporate the unconventional materials into their designs. Some designers opt for a minimalist approach, using only a few small details from the farm materials, while others go all out, incorporating countless different materials into their looks.

Throughout the episode, we see the designers working through various challenges such as finding a way to make chicken wire into a wearable fabric and figuring out how to make hay look stylish. We also see the designers struggling to work with their farm-sourced fabrics, with some pieces coming out looking somewhat unfinished or unpolished.

As always, Tim Gunn stops by to check on the designers' progress and offer his expert advice. He encourages the designers to think outside of the box and to not be afraid to take risks with their designs.

As the day of the runway show approaches, the designers are feeling the pressure. They must finish their looks in time, and will also have to present their designs to the judges- Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, and guest judge Susan Sarandon.

On the day of the runway show, the judges are impressed with the creativity shown by the designers. They are particularly taken with the designers who were able to incorporate the farm materials in a way that felt organic and natural rather than forced. Some of the standout looks include a denim dress with a striking feathered skirt, an elegant gown featuring a skirt made entirely of wheat, and a leather jacket with intricate chicken wire details.

However, not all designers are able to make their unconventional materials work. Some of the looks feel unfinished or poorly executed, and the judges do not hesitate to call out the designers on their missteps.

In the end, one designer is named the winner of the challenge and another is sent home. The judges praise the winning designer for their ability to create an innovative and fashionable look using the unconventional materials, while the eliminated designer is criticized for their lack of creativity and failure to fully embrace the challenge.

Overall, "Having A Field Day" is a fun and entertaining episode that showcases the designers' ability to think outside the box and create stunning looks under pressure. The unconventional materials provided a unique challenge that allowed the designers to showcase their creativity and innovation, making for an exciting and memorable episode.