Project Runway

The second season of Project Runway starts off with a look at the casting process that lands 14 contestants a chance to become the next great American fashion designer.

Heidi invites the designers to a party and tells them that Tim Gunn will be there to deliver their first challenge: they must design an outfit using only the clothes off their backs.

The contestants create a life-sized outfit for the Barbie "My Scene" collection. A day into the challenge, they are shocked to discover they must also create a miniature version for the doll.

The designers must create a lingerie line consisting of 3 looks. Each designer is given the opportunity to pitch Heidi on their vision and she picks 4 of them to move forward with their line.

Fashion maven and socialite Nicky Hilton employs the Project Runway designers to make her a party dress. Nicky invites them to a trunk-show soiree so that she can check out their dresses.

The designers must make a "day to evening" ensemble for Banana Republic in teams of two. Working together proves difficult for some as the designers vie over creative control of the garment.

The designers are asked to create an ice skating outfit for Olympic figure skater, Sasha Cohen. Before beginning the design process Sasha treats them to figure skating lessons.

The designers hit the streets of Manhattan to take pictures of the things that inspire them. Later, they must choose 1 of their pictures as the inspiration for a garment.

The contestants are asked to design a "Garden Party" dress, but they must construct their garments using plants and flowers.

The designers are asked to give each other head-to-toe makeovers. Each designer is randomly assigned to another designer and they begin the process of reinventing each other's looks.

The designers must create a red carpet dress that represents the collection they plan to show at Olympus Fashion Week. With 4 designers left and only 3 spots open, the competition is fierce.

All of the designers gather for a reunion hosted by Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum on the eve of New York Fashion Week at which the final three designers will display their collections.

Tim Gunn visits the homes of the final three designers and checks on the progress of their Fashion Week collections. The finalists return to New York and must complete one final challenge.

Finalists display their final collections of thirteen pieces at New York Fashion Week. After they show their final collections, the judges determine who is the next great fashion designer.