Ep 3. Bright Lights / Big City

In Project Runway season 5 episode 3, the designers are tasked with creating a look inspired by the bright lights and big city of New York. They are given a budget of $150 to shop for fabrics at Mood and must complete their looks in one day.

The episode kicks off with some drama as one of the designers, Suede, accidentally cuts himself while working with fabric scissors and has to be taken to the hospital for stitches. This setback doesn't deter the rest of the designers, who quickly get to work on their designs.

Tim Gunn comes in for his usual check-ins with the designers and offers his critiques and advice. Some designers, like Korto, have a clear vision from the start and make quick progress on their designs. Others, like Jerell, struggle with finding direction and end up scrapping their initial ideas and starting over.

As the day goes on, the designers begin to feel the pressure of the time crunch and the limited budget. They have to make tough decisions about what fabrics to buy and how much of each to get. Some designers, like Stella, find creative solutions to stretch their budgets, while others, like Keith, go over budget and have to sacrifice certain elements of their design.

As the evening approaches, the designers race to finish their looks before the runway show the next day. There are some last-minute mishaps, like Kelli's model struggling to walk in her shoes and Suede's dress falling apart, but ultimately all of the designers manage to complete their looks in time.

On the day of the runway show, the designers anxiously await the judges' critiques. The guest judge for the episode is fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. Some designers, like Leanne, impress the judges with their innovative designs, while others, like Stella, fall short.

In the end, one designer is declared the winner and two designers are in the bottom two, with one being sent home. The judges praise the designers for their creativity and skill, but also offer constructive criticism to help them improve in the upcoming challenges.

Overall, Project Runway season 5 episode 3 is a fast-paced and exciting episode that showcases the designers' talents and the pressures they face in the competitive fashion industry. It's a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone interested in fashion design.