This week on Project Runway,competition intensified during Episode 6 of Season 21, as the designers were challenged to tackle a country western theme. Judge Heidi Klum tasked each contestant with creating their own unique interpretation of “Western chic.” The challenge was a test of incorporating their individual style and identity into current trends.
The episode was full of star power, with Grammy-nominated country music sensation Mickey Guyton and designer Zac Posen joining the regular judging panel of Klum and Law Roach. After receiving guidance from mentor Christian Siriano, the designers’ final looks were elevated by the expertise of the Ulta Beauty hair and makeup team, who helped bring each Western design to life with a fully realized runway presentation.
Find out who was eliminated in the country western challenge and get the full recap, including all the spoilers.
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Who went home on Project Runway Season 21 Week 6 tonight?
Joan Madison
At the beginning of Project Runway‘s sixth episode, the judges announced who was eliminated. Despite Yuchen missing the mark with his streetwear look, it was Joan Madison who went home, leaving her competitors stunned.
Later in the episode, the competition heated up as Ethan, Yuchen, and Veejay landed in the bottom three after missing the mark on the challenge. Veejay received especially harsh feedback from the judges. Zac Posen didn’t hold back, calling her red fringe dress a “Project Runway nightmare.” The critique of Veejay’s country-western look received a blunt assessment from Roach: “We asked for country chic, you gave us country s—.”
During another critique, judge Law Roach questioned why Yuchen, a streetwear designer, chose to create what he called a “really bad evening dress.”
The losing designer of the companion piece challenge will be revealed in Project Runway Week 7.
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LAW ROACH, HEIDI KLUM
What were the challenges on Project Runway Season 21 tonight?
For this high-stakes Project Runway challenge, the designers were tasked with creating a runway-ready country western look. This test of skill pushed them to blend technical talent with a modern aesthetic, giving them an opportunity to showcase their unique brand identity and tap into the trend. The challenge was an ultimate test of creativity and design prowess, forcing them to take an of-the-moment theme and make it entirely their own for a chance at victory on the runway.
Who won the challenge on Project Runway Season 21 tonight?
Jesus
Antonio,Jesus, and Belania were the top designers. Jesus earned his second win of the season with a breathtaking western-inspired look. The centerpiece was a fringed coat that captivated the judges. Heidi Klum praised the garment, calling it “stunning from every angle,” while judge Roach agreed, remarking, “The coat is really, really spectacular.” The design’s vintage 70s aesthetic was a particular highlight, with Roach noting it looked like a find from a vintage store.
Who were the guest judges on Project Runway Season 21 tonight?
Designer Zac Posen and country singer Mickey Guyten joined Heidi Klum and Law Roach on the runway.
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Who is left this season on Project Runway Season 21?
Antonio Estrada
Belania Daley
Ethan Mundt AKA “Utica Queen”
Jesus Estrada
Veejay Floresca
Yuchen Han
Next: ‘Project Runway’ Winners: Where Are They Now?
