Ep 2. Wall to Wall
- TV-14
- July 19, 2006
- 44 min
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6.8 (42)
After the successful premiere of season 3 of Project Runway, it is time for the second episode called "Wall to Wall." This episode takes the competition to a new level as the contestants are challenged to design outfits by using wallpaper to create their prints.
The episode begins with the designers receiving their task from Heidi Klum, the host, who seems excited about the challenges they have in store. The contestants are given a budget to buy the wallpaper of their choice and create their prints. Some of them are thrilled about this prospect, while others seem worried about how difficult the task will be.
After they have collected their wallpaper, they then head to the workroom to begin their designs. During this phase, the contestants have come up with some interesting ideas for their outfits. Some are using the wallpaper as the base color and incorporating different materials to complement it, while others are using the wallpaper to make bold prints that will make a statement.
Along with the primary challenge, the contestants are also facing a secondary challenge in which they have to create and design a photo backdrop using leftover wallpaper pieces from the primary challenge. The winner of this challenge will have their design featured in a photoshoot for Marie Claire magazine.
As the designers continue working, they soon realize that the task is not as easy as they thought it would be. Some of them are struggling with creating the perfect print and making sure it looks fantastic on their outfit. Others are finding it challenging to make the outfit cohesive and ensuring it looks fashionable.
As they begin the final stages of the challenge, the designers start to run into problems with time management. They have to ensure that their outfits are completed in time for the final runway show, while still making sure that they are well-designed and fashionable.
Before they showcase their outfits, the designers receive a surprise visit from fashion designer Betsey Johnson, who offers some much-needed advice and guidance. Johnson shares her experience in designing outfits with wallpaper patterns, and the designers seem to take her advice to heart.
Finally, the runway show arrives, and the designers showcase their outfits. Each outfit is unique and different, with some standing out more than others. The judges, which include the show's hosts Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, and Nina Garcia, are critical of each outfit, scrutinizing every detail and critiquing each decision made by the designers.
After the runway show, the winner of the secondary challenge is announced, and the magazine photoshoot takes place. The photo backdrop created by the winner looks incredible, and the contestants are thrilled to see their work being featured in such a prestigious publication.
Overall, the "Wall to Wall" episode of Project Runway season 3 is a thrilling episode that showcases the challenges and creativity required in the fashion design world. The contestants are pushed to their limits and have to come up with unique and fashionable outfits while also using a difficult material like wallpaper. As always, the judges are unrelenting in their critiques, ensuring that only the best designers move forward in the competition.