1 00:00:01,668 --> 00:00:03,420 [Heidi] Previously on Project Runway. 2 00:00:03,503 --> 00:00:05,255 [designers cheering] 3 00:00:05,339 --> 00:00:07,382 You will be creating an avant-garde look 4 00:00:07,966 --> 00:00:10,969 based on the upcoming movie Wicked: For Good. 5 00:00:11,053 --> 00:00:13,931 These decisions are the ones that are going to push me into the finale, 6 00:00:14,014 --> 00:00:15,390 so I gotta make the right decisions. 7 00:00:15,474 --> 00:00:18,685 Knowing that two of us are going home, I can't mess this up. 8 00:00:18,769 --> 00:00:22,481 [Veejay] Jesus said you copied his color. 9 00:00:23,774 --> 00:00:26,151 Get it straight, bitch. I never said that he was copying me. 10 00:00:26,235 --> 00:00:27,319 Don't put words in my mouth. 11 00:00:27,402 --> 00:00:28,737 [Antonio] Y'all are spicy. 12 00:00:28,820 --> 00:00:30,781 Think you can do all this? It's a lot of work. 13 00:00:30,864 --> 00:00:31,865 I can handle it. 14 00:00:31,949 --> 00:00:34,368 [Nina] It really is pushing the boundaries. 15 00:00:34,451 --> 00:00:36,078 -It's gorge. -Thank you. 16 00:00:36,161 --> 00:00:38,914 This is unique. This is special. 17 00:00:38,997 --> 00:00:42,251 [Nina] There was a lot of creativity to it. I really loved it. 18 00:00:42,334 --> 00:00:44,461 Does it read Wicked? No. 19 00:00:44,545 --> 00:00:46,672 The construction on the actual dress is really beautiful. 20 00:00:46,755 --> 00:00:48,048 Let's talk about the back. 21 00:00:48,131 --> 00:00:50,217 This is catastrophic. 22 00:00:51,093 --> 00:00:52,970 I think it's absolutely stunning. 23 00:00:53,053 --> 00:00:55,973 Everybody took a chance. This was pretty safe. 24 00:00:56,056 --> 00:00:57,849 [Heidi] Should you be in the finale? 25 00:00:57,933 --> 00:00:59,977 What two designers should come with you? 26 00:01:00,060 --> 00:01:03,438 Ethan and Belania, because we need the money more. 27 00:01:04,189 --> 00:01:05,774 What makes you think that? 28 00:01:05,857 --> 00:01:07,192 It's her chance to speak. 29 00:01:07,276 --> 00:01:10,654 I like to work with people who are kind and humble. 30 00:01:10,737 --> 00:01:12,322 Are you saying that we're not kind and humble? 31 00:01:12,406 --> 00:01:13,448 Oh, my God. 32 00:01:13,532 --> 00:01:16,201 You're the one that started all the drama in this competition, Veejay, 33 00:01:16,285 --> 00:01:17,619 and you know that. 34 00:01:17,703 --> 00:01:20,539 So don't stand right here and look like you're the innocent girl. 35 00:01:20,622 --> 00:01:23,125 -You're the one with the big mouth. -They're attacking me. 36 00:01:23,208 --> 00:01:25,252 I'm not going to stand there and have her humiliate me, 37 00:01:25,335 --> 00:01:26,837 especially this bitch. I'm leaving. 38 00:01:26,920 --> 00:01:28,046 [Jesus] Antonio, [in Spanish] relax. 39 00:01:28,130 --> 00:01:29,923 [in English] He is gonna leave, and I know my brother. 40 00:01:30,007 --> 00:01:32,551 [Antonio] She doesn't know my financials. Who the [bleep] is she? 41 00:01:32,634 --> 00:01:35,012 [groans] I'm going home. 42 00:01:36,430 --> 00:01:41,101 [Heidi] At stake for the winner is $200,000, a spread in ELLE magazine, 43 00:01:41,768 --> 00:01:44,396 and a life-changing mentorship with the CFDA. 44 00:01:45,147 --> 00:01:47,399 This is Project Runway. 45 00:01:51,486 --> 00:01:54,197 [Antonio] They can have the third spot. I don't want it. 46 00:01:54,281 --> 00:01:55,324 [Jesus] Shame on you, Veejay, 47 00:01:55,407 --> 00:01:58,869 because you know that we're the most humble people that you've met. 48 00:01:58,952 --> 00:02:00,829 Did you hear anything from me 49 00:02:00,912 --> 00:02:05,751 when you stood there saying that among all of the other designers, 50 00:02:05,834 --> 00:02:07,627 you don't want to take me to the top three? 51 00:02:07,711 --> 00:02:11,673 You didn't hear anything from me because I respect your opinion. 52 00:02:12,257 --> 00:02:14,051 [Jesus] Veejay is a vicious snake. 53 00:02:14,134 --> 00:02:15,886 Antonio and I have been nothing 54 00:02:15,969 --> 00:02:18,847 but humble and caretaking throughout this whole competition. 55 00:02:18,930 --> 00:02:21,058 The way that you said it. Like, how you said, 56 00:02:21,558 --> 00:02:23,977 "Uh, we could use the money more than them." 57 00:02:25,228 --> 00:02:26,772 I mean, it's just your thought and opinion. 58 00:02:26,855 --> 00:02:28,940 -Exactly. -[Ethan] In a way, Veejay has a point. 59 00:02:29,024 --> 00:02:30,984 Y'all are very established. 60 00:02:31,068 --> 00:02:33,278 So, like, in a way, there is… there is some truth to that. 61 00:02:33,362 --> 00:02:36,406 [Veejay] It's not just me. Other people can also see it, 62 00:02:36,490 --> 00:02:38,659 because if you're arrogant, it's fine to be arrogant. 63 00:02:38,742 --> 00:02:42,996 That's who you are. If you're cocky, it's fine, but you need to own it. 64 00:02:44,414 --> 00:02:46,416 -They're so… [whining] -[Heidi] Yeah. [laughing] 65 00:02:46,500 --> 00:02:47,918 As they should be. It's a competition. 66 00:02:48,001 --> 00:02:52,005 They wanna fight each other. They wanna fight y'all. I was like, "Whoo." 67 00:02:52,089 --> 00:02:56,468 The question is what designers deserve to go to the finale, 68 00:02:56,551 --> 00:02:57,886 and which two should be out? 69 00:02:57,969 --> 00:02:59,096 What about Belania? 70 00:02:59,179 --> 00:03:00,555 You knew exactly 71 00:03:00,639 --> 00:03:02,140 -who she was as a designer. -Yeah. 72 00:03:02,224 --> 00:03:03,975 As much as I loved it, 73 00:03:04,059 --> 00:03:07,396 she kind of redesigns the look that we've loved 74 00:03:07,479 --> 00:03:10,649 over and over and over again with the many different pieces. 75 00:03:10,732 --> 00:03:13,110 I mean, we want to see a collection where people don't play it safe. 76 00:03:13,193 --> 00:03:14,528 And we want a surprise. 77 00:03:14,611 --> 00:03:18,407 But still see their DNA as a designer, but you want something new. 78 00:03:18,490 --> 00:03:20,158 I like Belania. I feel like she could be a winner. 79 00:03:20,742 --> 00:03:22,202 Ethan's, I love. 80 00:03:22,285 --> 00:03:25,956 [Nina] It gave me Wicked in an unexpected way. 81 00:03:26,039 --> 00:03:29,292 In a way that I had not seen Wicked before. 82 00:03:29,376 --> 00:03:34,423 Avant-garde, but it's not as original as Jesus, in my opinion. 83 00:03:34,506 --> 00:03:39,970 What Jesus did, immediately, Wicked. I can totally see Cynthia wearing this. 84 00:03:40,053 --> 00:03:41,138 -Yeah. -[Heidi] It was like 85 00:03:41,221 --> 00:03:44,891 already in the silhouette, I was like, wow, she looked stunning. 86 00:03:44,975 --> 00:03:49,354 Okay, but are his clothes up to par? 87 00:03:49,438 --> 00:03:50,814 I think so. 88 00:03:50,897 --> 00:03:52,399 I'm not sure. 89 00:03:52,482 --> 00:03:54,734 [Heidi] So do we think his brother deserves a spot? 90 00:03:54,818 --> 00:03:58,864 He has tried very hard. This competition means a lot to him. 91 00:03:58,947 --> 00:04:01,241 -For sure. -[Nina] But I mean, 92 00:04:01,324 --> 00:04:03,368 think about Antonio's work. 93 00:04:03,869 --> 00:04:07,038 It's inconsistent. It's sloppy. 94 00:04:07,122 --> 00:04:10,333 I don't think he is an evolved designer. 95 00:04:10,417 --> 00:04:11,710 -Agree. -[Nina] I don't think he's ready. 96 00:04:11,793 --> 00:04:12,919 [Law] I agree. 97 00:04:13,003 --> 00:04:16,173 I question a lot of their attitude after what we just heard. 98 00:04:16,256 --> 00:04:18,425 -[Tyra] Veejay is a threat. -Veejay is a threat to them. 99 00:04:18,508 --> 00:04:20,093 Is a threat, but not on brand. 100 00:04:20,177 --> 00:04:22,220 When I think about Wicked, I think about green. 101 00:04:22,304 --> 00:04:23,597 I think about pink, and that's it. 102 00:04:24,264 --> 00:04:27,392 -[Law] Same. -[Heidi] We wonder why is her look red. 103 00:04:27,476 --> 00:04:28,894 [Nina] She took a chance. 104 00:04:28,977 --> 00:04:32,898 She showed something that was very unique to her. 105 00:04:32,981 --> 00:04:35,275 -It was really creative. -Yeah. 106 00:04:36,067 --> 00:04:37,569 So have we made our decision? 107 00:04:38,695 --> 00:04:40,447 -Yes. -We have. 108 00:04:41,656 --> 00:04:43,158 [Jesus] I'm gonna go check on Antonio. 109 00:04:44,534 --> 00:04:45,535 At this point, 110 00:04:45,619 --> 00:04:49,289 I wanna go home, I'm done, but I spoke to the producers. 111 00:04:49,372 --> 00:04:51,958 If my brother makes it to the finale, 112 00:04:52,042 --> 00:04:55,045 he is gonna need me if they're bringing designers back to help. 113 00:04:55,128 --> 00:04:57,756 I just don't know how much more I can take. 114 00:04:59,257 --> 00:05:00,258 [Jesus] How do you feel? 115 00:05:00,342 --> 00:05:01,551 I wanna go home. 116 00:05:02,427 --> 00:05:04,513 Listen, I think I can win this for us. 117 00:05:05,305 --> 00:05:06,848 I really truly do believe… 118 00:05:06,932 --> 00:05:09,476 I really, really, think I can win this for us. 119 00:05:10,435 --> 00:05:12,521 Cause if I win, this is for both of us. 120 00:05:12,604 --> 00:05:14,523 You know that we need this money, bitch. 121 00:05:14,606 --> 00:05:15,690 And I'm going to do everything… 122 00:05:15,774 --> 00:05:17,526 I know, but I am just tired. 123 00:05:17,609 --> 00:05:20,737 My brother needs me, and we've made it this far. 124 00:05:20,821 --> 00:05:23,198 So, no matter what happens, 125 00:05:23,281 --> 00:05:25,158 we're still going to be there for each other. 126 00:05:25,242 --> 00:05:26,701 I would do anything for my brother. 127 00:05:26,785 --> 00:05:28,912 -[Antonio] I love you. -[Jesus] I love you more. 128 00:05:29,996 --> 00:05:31,248 All right, let's bring them back in. 129 00:05:39,506 --> 00:05:40,715 This was tough, you guys. 130 00:05:42,217 --> 00:05:45,387 All five of you have really shown some brilliant designs, 131 00:05:45,470 --> 00:05:49,391 but unfortunately, only three of you will move on to the big finale. 132 00:05:50,016 --> 00:05:51,977 And two of you will be out. 133 00:05:53,103 --> 00:05:55,397 But first, it's time to name the winner. 134 00:05:55,981 --> 00:05:59,359 The winning look was the most popular Wicked: For Good look. 135 00:06:02,237 --> 00:06:03,488 Congratulations. 136 00:06:04,531 --> 00:06:05,949 Ethan, you are the winner, 137 00:06:06,032 --> 00:06:08,743 and that means you're moving on to the finale. 138 00:06:09,494 --> 00:06:11,830 Shut up. [bleep] up. 139 00:06:15,584 --> 00:06:18,169 I'm what they call gagged. 140 00:06:21,506 --> 00:06:23,174 I am in shock. 141 00:06:23,842 --> 00:06:26,469 I really thought that I had this in the bag. 142 00:06:26,553 --> 00:06:29,014 At this point, I'm just hoping my name is next. 143 00:06:29,598 --> 00:06:32,475 The next designer heading to the finale is… 144 00:06:38,148 --> 00:06:39,900 Jesus, you're going to the finale. 145 00:06:41,067 --> 00:06:43,069 -Congratulations. -[Jesus] Thank you so much. 146 00:06:43,612 --> 00:06:48,241 I'm full of gratitude and humbleness to be standing here. 147 00:06:48,325 --> 00:06:50,118 [Jesus] I feel so amazing. 148 00:06:50,201 --> 00:06:51,494 I'm so proud of myself. 149 00:06:51,578 --> 00:06:54,497 I'm so proud of everything I did throughout this whole competition. 150 00:06:54,581 --> 00:06:57,125 I'm so grateful for the opportunity. 151 00:06:57,208 --> 00:07:00,170 Sadly, only one more of you will be moving forward. 152 00:07:02,172 --> 00:07:05,175 The look that you created, Antonio, was beautiful, 153 00:07:05,258 --> 00:07:07,260 but we feel like we've seen it before. 154 00:07:07,886 --> 00:07:10,305 [Nina] Veejay, we loved your construction, 155 00:07:10,388 --> 00:07:14,225 but the choice of color had the judges confused. 156 00:07:14,309 --> 00:07:19,356 Belania, we believe that your designs defy streetwear, 157 00:07:19,439 --> 00:07:22,525 but we don't believe they will be popular on the runway. 158 00:07:24,110 --> 00:07:27,155 [Heidi] Antonio, Belania, Veejay, 159 00:07:27,238 --> 00:07:29,699 one of you will be moving forward to the finale. 160 00:07:33,620 --> 00:07:34,663 Veejay? 161 00:07:36,873 --> 00:07:39,501 Congratulations. You're moving forward to the finale. 162 00:07:39,584 --> 00:07:41,920 -Aw. [cries] -[Belania chuckling] 163 00:07:42,003 --> 00:07:43,004 [Veejay] Thank you. 164 00:07:43,546 --> 00:07:45,632 -Thank you. Oh, my God. -[Heidi] Aw. 165 00:07:45,715 --> 00:07:47,133 Thank you. 166 00:07:47,217 --> 00:07:49,594 -Congratulations. -[cheers] 167 00:07:49,678 --> 00:07:51,429 Whoo-hoo. Oh, my God. 168 00:07:51,513 --> 00:07:55,225 Yes, I'm going to the finale. One step closer. 169 00:07:55,308 --> 00:07:59,104 Unfortunately, that means Antonio and Belania, you're out. 170 00:07:59,688 --> 00:08:00,689 Thank you. 171 00:08:00,772 --> 00:08:04,192 You're amazing designers, and I'll be looking out for you guys. 172 00:08:04,275 --> 00:08:06,778 [Belania] Not glad about leaving the competition 173 00:08:06,861 --> 00:08:10,532 but, um, it feels good that I made it very close to the end. 174 00:08:10,615 --> 00:08:13,868 I have confidence in what I design 175 00:08:13,952 --> 00:08:17,414 and this newfound je ne sais quoi about myself. 176 00:08:17,497 --> 00:08:21,209 Now that I have this new lens, it's only up from here. I'm proud. 177 00:08:21,292 --> 00:08:23,378 I really appreciate this opportunity. 178 00:08:23,461 --> 00:08:24,713 [Heidi] Thank you, Antonio. 179 00:08:24,796 --> 00:08:26,256 [Antonio] Thank you, Heidi. 180 00:08:26,339 --> 00:08:29,217 I feel like, maybe, they did the right decision. 181 00:08:29,300 --> 00:08:34,639 I don't know if I have the capacity or the mental ability to do a collection. 182 00:08:34,723 --> 00:08:40,353 I am exhausted, but I am full of gratitude for the opportunity 183 00:08:40,437 --> 00:08:43,273 and very, very proud of what I created, 184 00:08:43,356 --> 00:08:46,234 and I can't wait to see my brother's collection. 185 00:08:46,317 --> 00:08:48,611 Congratulations. You're the final three. 186 00:08:48,695 --> 00:08:50,155 -Thank you. -Oh, my God. 187 00:08:50,238 --> 00:08:51,489 [Heidi laughing] 188 00:08:51,573 --> 00:08:53,366 So let me tell you about the finale. 189 00:08:53,450 --> 00:08:57,037 You will have five days to create a collection of five looks, 190 00:08:57,120 --> 00:08:59,831 and that should showcase you as a designer. 191 00:08:59,914 --> 00:09:02,375 At stake for the winner is $200,000, 192 00:09:02,459 --> 00:09:05,420 six months of representation from Agentry PR, 193 00:09:05,503 --> 00:09:07,338 a spread in ELLE magazine 194 00:09:07,422 --> 00:09:09,966 and a life-changing mentorship with the CFDA. 195 00:09:10,050 --> 00:09:12,218 -Wow. -[Heidi] So the pressure is on. 196 00:09:12,302 --> 00:09:17,182 This is an incredible opportunity. Stay true to who you are. 197 00:09:17,265 --> 00:09:21,186 Ethan and Jesus said that they don't want me to be in the finale, 198 00:09:21,269 --> 00:09:22,937 but I'm still here. 199 00:09:23,021 --> 00:09:26,649 I wanna see your point of view and bigger and better and more exciting. 200 00:09:26,733 --> 00:09:29,861 [Jesus] They tried to tear me down. They tried to separate Antonio and I. 201 00:09:29,944 --> 00:09:32,197 Veejay, you have created a monster. 202 00:09:32,822 --> 00:09:38,078 Honestly, this is giving me such fuel to just create the most beautiful collection 203 00:09:38,161 --> 00:09:39,496 in the history of Project Runway. 204 00:09:39,579 --> 00:09:41,081 So now it's game on. 205 00:09:41,164 --> 00:09:43,041 Good luck to all of you. Mwah. 206 00:09:43,124 --> 00:09:45,960 May the best bitch win. [scoffs] 207 00:09:53,968 --> 00:09:56,137 [Jesus] I wanna add color. This is it. 208 00:09:56,221 --> 00:09:58,932 It's finale. It's five pieces in five days. 209 00:09:59,015 --> 00:10:00,016 This is day one. 210 00:10:00,100 --> 00:10:01,101 [in Spanish] It is pretty. 211 00:10:01,184 --> 00:10:02,685 [in English] I'm not gonna hold back. 212 00:10:03,394 --> 00:10:04,938 [grunts] [bleep] 213 00:10:05,021 --> 00:10:06,981 [sniffles] I'm doing pink, 214 00:10:07,065 --> 00:10:09,150 because if Antonio made it to the finale 215 00:10:09,234 --> 00:10:11,277 he wanted to do a pink collection. 216 00:10:11,361 --> 00:10:12,737 [Jesus] No one will ever understand 217 00:10:12,821 --> 00:10:16,282 the bond and the connection that I have with Antonio. 218 00:10:16,366 --> 00:10:18,535 I wanted to do something very special for him, 219 00:10:18,618 --> 00:10:21,371 so I'm doing tones of pinks for my collection. 220 00:10:21,454 --> 00:10:23,456 But also that's my mom's favorite color. 221 00:10:23,540 --> 00:10:25,875 She's been my biggest inspiration in life, 222 00:10:25,959 --> 00:10:29,546 she's such a warrior, and she always wants to feel beautiful. 223 00:10:29,629 --> 00:10:34,342 So, my goal for this collection is to make women feel beautiful, sexy, 224 00:10:34,425 --> 00:10:37,428 and make them feel like the best version of themselves. 225 00:10:37,512 --> 00:10:38,805 This is gonna be sick. 226 00:10:38,888 --> 00:10:40,390 Oh, hello. 227 00:10:40,473 --> 00:10:43,309 My inspiration for this collection is rich, 228 00:10:43,393 --> 00:10:47,188 and I really want my work to look expensive and regal. 229 00:10:47,272 --> 00:10:48,356 Two of these. 230 00:10:48,439 --> 00:10:52,569 I'm going for pure tones. I'm going for crystal. 231 00:10:52,652 --> 00:10:56,489 I want it to allude to how Utica makes me feel: 232 00:10:56,573 --> 00:11:02,078 powerful and free, and so I want to be able to amplify that in my clothes 233 00:11:02,162 --> 00:11:03,788 and present that on the runway. 234 00:11:03,872 --> 00:11:07,667 When you find cool shit, you find cool shit. [grunts] 235 00:11:07,750 --> 00:11:12,964 I've worked my little bony ass off, but I'm a little bit intimidated. 236 00:11:13,047 --> 00:11:16,509 I've not only not done a collection before, but, like, 237 00:11:16,593 --> 00:11:20,430 the other contestants are established designers already. 238 00:11:20,513 --> 00:11:21,723 Wish me luck. 239 00:11:22,557 --> 00:11:23,683 [exclaims] 240 00:11:27,270 --> 00:11:31,524 Hi. Do you have a leather that kind of looks like metal? 241 00:11:32,025 --> 00:11:33,693 -Yeah. -[Veejay] You know the Mercury Man 242 00:11:33,776 --> 00:11:35,028 from the movie Terminator? 243 00:11:35,111 --> 00:11:36,112 [worker] Yeah, yeah, yeah. 244 00:11:36,196 --> 00:11:39,032 Yeah, so I kind of want to achieve that using leather. 245 00:11:39,115 --> 00:11:41,910 So this collection is inspired by this character. 246 00:11:41,993 --> 00:11:45,955 He just transforms into different various shapes. 247 00:11:46,581 --> 00:11:50,793 Oh, my God. Yes. [gasps] Oh, my God, I'm obsessed with it. 248 00:11:50,877 --> 00:11:53,755 I'm exploring the idea of asymmetry, 249 00:11:53,838 --> 00:11:56,466 different angles and different weird shapes. 250 00:11:56,549 --> 00:12:00,845 I want to achieve that villain power that that character has. 251 00:12:00,929 --> 00:12:02,513 You know, like you can't kill him. 252 00:12:02,597 --> 00:12:06,392 And for me, I've been through a lot, but I'm still here. 253 00:12:06,476 --> 00:12:08,102 You can't kill me. 254 00:12:09,062 --> 00:12:10,605 Oh, my God, I'm so excited. 255 00:12:10,688 --> 00:12:12,982 [♪ up-tempo music plays] 256 00:12:16,402 --> 00:12:17,654 -[Jesus] Wow. -[Ethan] Wow. 257 00:12:17,737 --> 00:12:20,657 [Jesus] Oh, my gosh, we have our own sewing machines? 258 00:12:24,911 --> 00:12:26,579 [person] Yes! Come on. 259 00:12:26,663 --> 00:12:28,706 [all cheering] Aggressive. 260 00:12:28,790 --> 00:12:31,125 -Oh, my God! -[Antonio, Joan, Yuchen] Be aggressive. 261 00:12:31,209 --> 00:12:33,378 -B-E-A-G-G-R-E… -B-E-A-G-G-R-E… 262 00:12:33,461 --> 00:12:35,088 [all cheering] 263 00:12:35,797 --> 00:12:37,924 [Joan] Guess who's back in the house. 264 00:12:38,007 --> 00:12:39,759 Roomie! [laughs] 265 00:12:40,385 --> 00:12:41,386 [Veejay] Oh, my God. 266 00:12:41,469 --> 00:12:42,512 [Yuchen] Oh, my God. 267 00:12:42,595 --> 00:12:45,014 -[Ethan] Aw. I love you so much. Sorry… -[Yuchen] Oh, my God! 268 00:12:46,140 --> 00:12:48,643 Everybody tried to separate us, but, bitch, I'm back. 269 00:12:48,726 --> 00:12:50,270 Are you ready? [gasps] 270 00:12:50,353 --> 00:12:51,854 You did pink? 271 00:12:51,938 --> 00:12:53,898 I did pink for you. 272 00:12:53,982 --> 00:12:56,734 [Jesus] I really just need Antonio's energy to be around 273 00:12:56,818 --> 00:12:59,070 because it's been really tough competition. 274 00:12:59,153 --> 00:13:00,780 -[Antonio] I'm ready. Let's get to work! -Are you ready? 275 00:13:00,863 --> 00:13:03,574 He will boost me up and remind me why I'm here. 276 00:13:03,658 --> 00:13:07,245 I really wanna win this, and with hi-his help, I can achieve that. 277 00:13:07,328 --> 00:13:09,414 -What are-- Yeah. -We're going to go full evening. Yeah. 278 00:13:09,497 --> 00:13:11,249 -Do you wanna hold my boobs? -Okay, yeah. 279 00:13:11,332 --> 00:13:14,377 My plan is I can be an emotional support for him, 280 00:13:14,460 --> 00:13:18,047 and I'm a very good sewer, so I can sew my ass out of it. 281 00:13:18,131 --> 00:13:20,758 -[Yuchen] What are you gonna do? -We're gonna make some cool shit. 282 00:13:20,842 --> 00:13:22,593 Tell me what is going on. 283 00:13:22,677 --> 00:13:25,263 [gasps] Ooh. This is beautiful. 284 00:13:25,346 --> 00:13:27,348 [Jesus] Oh. I wanna see your collection. 285 00:13:28,141 --> 00:13:29,934 -Huh? -[Jesus] I wanna see your collection. 286 00:13:30,018 --> 00:13:31,644 -No, not yet. -[chuckles] 287 00:13:31,728 --> 00:13:34,480 -It's not ready yet. -You know she wasn't gonna let you, chile! 288 00:13:34,564 --> 00:13:36,316 -[laughs] -[Jesus] Bitch. 289 00:13:36,399 --> 00:13:40,778 You closed that book, and it was like, "I will snatch your finger." 290 00:13:42,363 --> 00:13:46,617 Drama in the workroom, honey. Well, it ain't gonna be all Kumbaya. 291 00:13:48,202 --> 00:13:50,997 [Veejay] I think that Jesus wants to see my work 292 00:13:51,080 --> 00:13:54,000 so that he can elevate his taste level a little more. 293 00:13:56,878 --> 00:13:58,379 [Christian] And we're back! 294 00:14:00,673 --> 00:14:02,425 [Ethan] It's the morning of day two. 295 00:14:02,508 --> 00:14:08,056 We have a lot to do. You know, I didn't go to, like, fashion design school. 296 00:14:08,139 --> 00:14:09,891 I didn't go to pattern school, 297 00:14:09,974 --> 00:14:13,269 so sometimes I feel like I skip a lot of steps to create my work. 298 00:14:14,228 --> 00:14:16,272 Voilà. Like, I love draping. 299 00:14:16,355 --> 00:14:19,400 I love, like, creating beautiful shapes on the mannequin. 300 00:14:19,484 --> 00:14:22,945 And once I get the vibe, I can just dive in and create beautiful pieces. 301 00:14:23,029 --> 00:14:24,363 I love it. 302 00:14:25,114 --> 00:14:27,241 [Jesus] Ethan's collection is very him, of course. 303 00:14:27,325 --> 00:14:29,911 But have I seen it before? Yes. 304 00:14:29,994 --> 00:14:31,287 Hmm. 305 00:14:33,790 --> 00:14:36,501 [Veejay] So today, the first thing that I need to figure out 306 00:14:36,584 --> 00:14:39,670 is how I'm gonna execute to what I have in mind. 307 00:14:39,754 --> 00:14:43,674 It's so abstract that it can lead to a disaster 308 00:14:43,758 --> 00:14:45,760 or it can lead to a success. 309 00:14:46,594 --> 00:14:48,513 [Jesus] I think I'm really ahead of the game right now. 310 00:14:48,596 --> 00:14:52,141 I have so many pieces, so many ideas that I can't wait to share with Christian. 311 00:14:52,225 --> 00:14:55,478 But Veejay is giving nothing. 312 00:14:55,978 --> 00:14:57,313 [exhales] 313 00:14:57,396 --> 00:14:59,565 -[Ethan] Hi, Christian. -Hi. 314 00:14:59,649 --> 00:15:02,777 This is my favorite time: model casting. 315 00:15:02,860 --> 00:15:04,403 -Yeah. -Yay. 316 00:15:04,487 --> 00:15:05,571 Oh, I'm excited. 317 00:15:05,655 --> 00:15:06,906 [Ethan gasping] 318 00:15:07,490 --> 00:15:10,076 -[Jesus] Oh, my God. -Oh, look at that! 319 00:15:11,077 --> 00:15:12,954 -[Ethan] Yes, cowgirl. -[Jesus] Uh! [chuckles] 320 00:15:13,996 --> 00:15:15,081 [all cheering] 321 00:15:15,164 --> 00:15:16,874 -[Ethan] Yes! -[Jesus] Yeah! 322 00:15:16,958 --> 00:15:19,210 -Oh, wow. -[Veejay] Male model. 323 00:15:19,293 --> 00:15:21,420 I'm open to casting some male models. 324 00:15:21,504 --> 00:15:23,631 -Can you walk in heels? -Yes. I actually do drag. 325 00:15:23,714 --> 00:15:25,258 -Ooh. -[Jesus] Okay, well, 326 00:15:25,341 --> 00:15:27,927 I think Ethan just got inspired, right? 327 00:15:28,010 --> 00:15:31,097 It would be so fun to just bend the gender. 328 00:15:33,474 --> 00:15:34,976 [Ethan] Hi, Mama! 329 00:15:36,185 --> 00:15:37,478 Oh, yeah. 330 00:15:37,979 --> 00:15:40,106 Jessica has literally become my muse. 331 00:15:40,189 --> 00:15:42,984 She's won two challenges with my designs. 332 00:15:43,067 --> 00:15:46,195 I feel like Jessica was brought to me for a reason. 333 00:15:46,279 --> 00:15:50,908 Everything that I make for her is exactly who I want to be as a designer. 334 00:15:50,992 --> 00:15:52,285 We're gonna keep her pieces. 335 00:15:52,368 --> 00:15:53,578 I don't know. 336 00:15:53,661 --> 00:15:55,746 [Veejay] Everybody wants to work with Jessica. 337 00:15:55,830 --> 00:15:59,125 She's tall, she has a very fierce walk. 338 00:15:59,208 --> 00:16:02,879 I really wanna work with her if Jesus doesn't get to her first. 339 00:16:03,379 --> 00:16:05,798 No way in hell is Jesus's gonna let go of Jessica. 340 00:16:05,882 --> 00:16:07,508 He's so possessive over his models. 341 00:16:12,555 --> 00:16:14,682 [Veejay, Ethan] Oh, wow. 342 00:16:14,765 --> 00:16:17,268 [Christian] Mimi is back, and she's here for vengeance. 343 00:16:17,351 --> 00:16:18,352 -Oh, wow. -[Ethan] Work. 344 00:16:18,436 --> 00:16:22,940 It was a huge achievement for the trans community for Mimi 345 00:16:23,024 --> 00:16:27,987 to be the first trans woman model ever appeared in Project Runway. 346 00:16:28,070 --> 00:16:31,616 It's a no-brainer not to pick her as my finale model. 347 00:16:31,699 --> 00:16:32,783 Love you guys. 348 00:16:33,743 --> 00:16:35,328 Okay, are we ready? 349 00:16:35,411 --> 00:16:37,663 -[Veejay] Yes. -Write your name down, and I will draw. 350 00:16:37,747 --> 00:16:38,748 [Veejay] Clear. 351 00:16:38,831 --> 00:16:41,167 [Veejay] Having the right models is essential. 352 00:16:41,250 --> 00:16:44,212 They're the ones who are going to sell our work. 353 00:16:44,295 --> 00:16:47,006 They're the difference between winning the whole thing, 354 00:16:47,089 --> 00:16:48,507 or going home with nothing. 355 00:16:49,759 --> 00:16:51,135 Okay, Veejay, you go first. 356 00:16:52,637 --> 00:16:53,930 Ethan you go second. 357 00:16:55,056 --> 00:16:56,265 Jesus, you go third. 358 00:16:56,349 --> 00:16:59,310 Pick who you really want first, you guys. 359 00:17:02,396 --> 00:17:03,439 Jessica. 360 00:17:04,106 --> 00:17:06,567 -[gasps] Wow. -[Ethan grunts] 361 00:17:07,818 --> 00:17:09,862 -Really? -[Veejay] I really wanna work with her. 362 00:17:10,446 --> 00:17:13,449 Really, Veejay? Like, you know I really wanna keep her as a muse. 363 00:17:14,951 --> 00:17:17,036 And I told… And I talked about it. 364 00:17:17,119 --> 00:17:19,413 -I really wanna work with her. -[Jesus] I know, but honestly, 365 00:17:19,497 --> 00:17:23,334 you know my dynamic, my… how spiritual I am with her, you bitch. 366 00:17:24,252 --> 00:17:26,462 Girl, messy. [chuckles] 367 00:17:26,545 --> 00:17:29,090 There's so many [bleep] models. You had to pick Jessica? 368 00:17:29,173 --> 00:17:31,217 -I haven't worked with her-- -No, you've been-- 369 00:17:31,300 --> 00:17:32,802 You've worked with her so many times. 370 00:17:32,885 --> 00:17:36,013 [Veejay] This muses thing, I don't even buy it. 371 00:17:36,097 --> 00:17:40,810 The reality of this competition is that Jesus has been hostaging Jessica, 372 00:17:40,893 --> 00:17:43,020 and I think it's very unfair. 373 00:17:43,104 --> 00:17:45,314 Jessica is one of the strongest models. 374 00:17:45,398 --> 00:17:48,150 -You're just being a spiteful bitch. -No, I really wanna work with her. 375 00:17:48,234 --> 00:17:49,652 You are a [bleep] spiteful bitch. 376 00:17:49,735 --> 00:17:51,028 -Oh, my God. -That's who you are. 377 00:17:51,112 --> 00:17:52,697 No, don't say, "Oh, my God." 378 00:17:54,198 --> 00:17:56,409 You know what you do and what you cause. 379 00:17:57,243 --> 00:18:00,871 So now guess what, it's gonna be a lot of [bleep] tension in this workroom. 380 00:18:00,955 --> 00:18:05,793 [Jesus] There goes Veejay again stirring the pot, you know, creating drama. 381 00:18:05,876 --> 00:18:08,170 I don't know if she's doing it to piss me off, 382 00:18:08,254 --> 00:18:11,382 but she knew that that was really gonna make me upset, and she did it. 383 00:18:11,465 --> 00:18:12,967 A friend would not do that. 384 00:18:13,050 --> 00:18:16,095 -[Ethan] I knew it. -It's the finale. It's getting cutthroat. 385 00:18:21,892 --> 00:18:24,645 -You're just being a spiteful bitch. -No, I really wanna work with her. 386 00:18:24,729 --> 00:18:26,522 You are a [bleep] spiteful bitch. 387 00:18:26,606 --> 00:18:28,608 [Ethan] Why are you doing this in front of Christian? 388 00:18:28,691 --> 00:18:30,026 Wildly inappropriate. 389 00:18:30,109 --> 00:18:33,154 When you don't get what you want, you don't throw a tantrum. 390 00:18:33,237 --> 00:18:37,658 And also, Veejay, like, why are you purposely messing with Jesus? 391 00:18:37,742 --> 00:18:39,577 Like, what game are you trying to play? 392 00:18:39,660 --> 00:18:41,370 'Cause you know what she means to me. 393 00:18:41,454 --> 00:18:44,707 You say, "I wanna be friends. I wanna be friends when this is over." 394 00:18:44,790 --> 00:18:48,628 Guess what? You're not gonna be my friend, bitch. 'Cause you're spiteful. 395 00:18:48,711 --> 00:18:52,173 I think if you're only comfortable using one model, you're not a good designer. 396 00:18:52,256 --> 00:18:57,637 But I don't want drama. I just want to focus with doing my collection. 397 00:18:57,720 --> 00:19:01,265 So, fine, you know, Jesus, go take Jessica 398 00:19:01,349 --> 00:19:02,850 and just leave me alone. 399 00:19:03,601 --> 00:19:05,686 Okay, so, yeah, get her. 400 00:19:05,770 --> 00:19:06,771 Thank you. 401 00:19:07,480 --> 00:19:08,814 You're welcome. 402 00:19:08,898 --> 00:19:09,982 Okay. 403 00:19:10,066 --> 00:19:12,276 -Sorry for calling you a bitch… -[Veejay] It's okay. Yeah. 404 00:19:12,360 --> 00:19:14,195 …but it's just, you have been a bitch. 405 00:19:15,237 --> 00:19:17,281 Zero to 60. Oh, my God, I'm getting a workout. 406 00:19:17,365 --> 00:19:19,450 No more dramatic outbursts. 407 00:19:19,533 --> 00:19:22,620 [Ethan] Spicy in the workroom. 408 00:19:22,703 --> 00:19:25,289 [Christian] All right, I'm gonna walk around. Wow. 409 00:19:25,373 --> 00:19:26,791 Oh, my God, there's things done? 410 00:19:26,874 --> 00:19:28,959 We got a lot of girls. 411 00:19:29,043 --> 00:19:31,003 [Ethan] I'm making a collection of gowns. 412 00:19:31,087 --> 00:19:34,215 'Cause I wanna bring back notes of what I'm really good at. 413 00:19:34,298 --> 00:19:37,301 I can really slay a gown. 414 00:19:37,385 --> 00:19:39,887 And, yeah, I just want to show that I can, 415 00:19:39,970 --> 00:19:41,972 you know, bring something magical to the runway. 416 00:19:42,056 --> 00:19:45,851 [Ethan] This one is a little cowl gown, so it covers the head. 417 00:19:45,935 --> 00:19:49,522 [Veejay] I see Ethan doing this beaded helmet. 418 00:19:49,605 --> 00:19:52,149 It reminds me of the look from the avant-garde challenge. 419 00:19:52,233 --> 00:19:55,945 We already know that the judges wanna see something new from us. 420 00:19:56,028 --> 00:19:57,905 Why is he doing the same thing? 421 00:19:57,988 --> 00:20:00,991 [Ethan] I love this one. Yeah, got little hands to come out. 422 00:20:01,075 --> 00:20:03,369 [Christian] They're gonna be like, "You just made this look." 423 00:20:03,452 --> 00:20:05,079 That would make you not win, just from that. 424 00:20:05,162 --> 00:20:07,331 -[Ethan] Really? -Yeah. Definitely. 100%. 425 00:20:09,667 --> 00:20:13,629 This one, I think, is in okay place. The cowl's really cool. 426 00:20:13,713 --> 00:20:15,840 I just think, again, like, the same thing. 427 00:20:17,174 --> 00:20:22,430 I have five pieces draped on the dress form to try to fill out this collection. 428 00:20:22,513 --> 00:20:24,974 And Christian is saying no to all of them. 429 00:20:25,057 --> 00:20:26,892 What are we doing? How we gonna change it? 430 00:20:27,476 --> 00:20:29,645 My lack of experience is showing. 431 00:20:29,729 --> 00:20:33,941 This is a lot to take on in this amount of time, so I'm, like, freaking out. 432 00:20:34,024 --> 00:20:40,906 I want to win. So this is going to be the biggest pivot of all. 433 00:20:42,241 --> 00:20:43,367 [gasps, yelps] 434 00:20:44,660 --> 00:20:47,204 [Jesus] I see a lot of confusion in Ethan. 435 00:20:47,288 --> 00:20:50,249 Since he's never done a collection, I'm nervous for him. 436 00:20:50,332 --> 00:20:52,460 And there's really nothing you can do about that. 437 00:20:52,543 --> 00:20:54,128 He just has to figure it out. 438 00:20:54,211 --> 00:20:57,006 -Wow, we're pink and feathery. -Yes. 439 00:20:57,089 --> 00:20:58,632 [Christian] It's a party. 440 00:20:58,716 --> 00:21:01,844 It's only five looks, so you got lots of options if one doesn't work. 441 00:21:01,927 --> 00:21:02,928 [Jesus] Yeah. 442 00:21:03,012 --> 00:21:05,222 The challenge was to do five looks, 443 00:21:05,306 --> 00:21:08,851 but I was never going to just have five looks 444 00:21:08,934 --> 00:21:11,187 because I am an extremely fast sewer. 445 00:21:11,270 --> 00:21:14,482 So I think my strategy is to have more looks. 446 00:21:14,565 --> 00:21:17,109 So I have the opportunity in these next few days 447 00:21:17,193 --> 00:21:19,236 to just take things away and edit. 448 00:21:19,820 --> 00:21:21,197 You're really committing to pink. 449 00:21:21,280 --> 00:21:23,824 Law is going to say it's Valentino collection, 450 00:21:23,908 --> 00:21:24,909 Valentino pink, right? 451 00:21:25,576 --> 00:21:28,329 I just think it's nice to have a little break. 452 00:21:28,412 --> 00:21:32,583 [Jesus] Christian's right. I know the judges don't react well with references, 453 00:21:32,666 --> 00:21:36,629 so I have to make sure that I stay true to myself, my aesthetic and my DNA. 454 00:21:37,213 --> 00:21:38,631 [Jesus] I'm obsessed with this. 455 00:21:38,714 --> 00:21:39,882 -It's cool. -Yeah. 456 00:21:41,008 --> 00:21:42,551 -Yeah, I mean, it's beautiful. -Yeah. 457 00:21:42,635 --> 00:21:44,970 [Christian] And it just breaks it up a little bit. 458 00:21:45,054 --> 00:21:46,764 I just don't want you to make any silhouette 459 00:21:46,847 --> 00:21:48,682 -that feels like it's been done. -Done. Yeah. 460 00:21:48,766 --> 00:21:50,059 [Christian] Like that gown. 461 00:21:50,142 --> 00:21:53,896 I love that shape, but I think you can make a cooler, more interesting shape. 462 00:21:53,979 --> 00:21:56,273 -I want you to push it, don't you? -[Jesus] Yeah. 463 00:21:56,357 --> 00:21:57,358 Yeah. 464 00:21:57,441 --> 00:21:59,109 [Jesus] I wanna show who the Estrada girl is. 465 00:21:59,193 --> 00:22:02,696 Sexy, sophisticated, with a touch of glamour. 466 00:22:02,780 --> 00:22:05,115 I truly do feel like I can win this 467 00:22:05,199 --> 00:22:08,911 because I know what I'm capable of doing, and I can push myself. 468 00:22:09,620 --> 00:22:13,082 Veejay, you have nothing made. Have you kind of sketched it out? 469 00:22:13,165 --> 00:22:17,169 [Veejay] Since my collection is this transforming mercury guy, 470 00:22:17,253 --> 00:22:20,464 I'm trying to manipulate the leather panels 471 00:22:20,548 --> 00:22:24,426 to create these different angles and different weird shapes 472 00:22:24,510 --> 00:22:26,595 so that it looks like a liquid metal. 473 00:22:27,179 --> 00:22:29,515 Right now I have a strong concept in mind, 474 00:22:29,598 --> 00:22:32,434 but I feel like that I am falling behind. 475 00:22:33,018 --> 00:22:35,062 [Christian] Why don't you cut this in the leather? 476 00:22:35,145 --> 00:22:36,146 Okay. 477 00:22:36,230 --> 00:22:38,482 Start to stitch it and see what it looks like. 478 00:22:39,066 --> 00:22:40,442 [Ethan] I don't know what Veejay's doing. 479 00:22:40,526 --> 00:22:42,903 All I'm seeing is just little glimpses of silver. 480 00:22:42,987 --> 00:22:44,989 And she seems a little confused. 481 00:22:45,072 --> 00:22:48,826 You got nothing on your dress form. What is happening? 482 00:22:48,909 --> 00:22:50,870 [Jesus] I think Veejay's in trouble. 483 00:22:52,329 --> 00:22:55,666 You gotta kinda just stop playing around with the conceptual ideas 484 00:22:55,749 --> 00:22:57,668 -and you just got to do it. -[Veejay] Yeah. 485 00:22:57,751 --> 00:23:01,922 I'm very determined to show the judges things that I've never done before. 486 00:23:02,506 --> 00:23:04,008 Compared to Ethan and Jesus, 487 00:23:04,091 --> 00:23:07,553 who just using the same pattern over and over again. 488 00:23:07,636 --> 00:23:10,723 It's a very risky move for a finale collection. 489 00:23:10,806 --> 00:23:15,019 But taking this risk is the only way that I can win this competition. 490 00:23:15,102 --> 00:23:17,062 Let's hope that I don't [bleep] it up. 491 00:23:24,987 --> 00:23:26,530 -[Ethan] Let's circle it like a sleeve. -Okay. 492 00:23:26,614 --> 00:23:27,740 [Jesus in Spanish] No, the lining goes inside. 493 00:23:27,823 --> 00:23:29,408 We need to drape this around her. 494 00:23:29,992 --> 00:23:34,663 [Ethan] Day three. I have been forced to pivot, but somehow I did it. 495 00:23:34,747 --> 00:23:37,374 This one was a lot of work, so I'm really proud of myself. 496 00:23:37,458 --> 00:23:41,003 Now, I can just really focus on the model fitting. 497 00:23:41,086 --> 00:23:43,047 We only get two model fittings. 498 00:23:43,130 --> 00:23:47,343 So if you don't have something to fit on the first one, you're [bleep]. 499 00:23:48,427 --> 00:23:50,429 -[Ethan shrieks] -[Jesus] Models are here. 500 00:23:51,096 --> 00:23:52,556 [Ethan] Hi, baby. 501 00:23:55,225 --> 00:23:56,685 -[Jesus] Hi. -[Jessica] Baby. 502 00:23:56,769 --> 00:23:58,938 [Ethan] All right, dive in. It fits. 503 00:23:59,647 --> 00:24:02,191 Christian comes in 15 minutes. 504 00:24:02,274 --> 00:24:04,568 -[Jesus] Bitches, I think we got this. -You know. 505 00:24:04,652 --> 00:24:06,862 I'll make sure that I, like, get 'em up there. 506 00:24:07,696 --> 00:24:09,198 Wow. 507 00:24:09,281 --> 00:24:11,075 Jesus, this top, you love it? Perfect. 508 00:24:11,158 --> 00:24:12,409 [Jesus] No, it's a maybe. 509 00:24:12,493 --> 00:24:14,411 [Christian] It's a maybe? What's the other option? 510 00:24:14,495 --> 00:24:17,122 [Jesus] This could be something cool with this, right? 511 00:24:17,206 --> 00:24:20,417 I'm so happy that I kept my strategy. 512 00:24:20,501 --> 00:24:22,586 I have more than five looks at this point. 513 00:24:22,670 --> 00:24:23,712 I have a couple separates. 514 00:24:23,796 --> 00:24:27,675 So now it's just piecing stuff together. I have to pick the right ones. 515 00:24:27,758 --> 00:24:29,468 [Jesus] I feel like this one needs something. 516 00:24:29,551 --> 00:24:32,846 -[Christian] No, let it be simple. You-- -Maybe a little silver-- 517 00:24:32,930 --> 00:24:35,140 No. You've got so much going on. 518 00:24:35,224 --> 00:24:37,142 -This is like a breath of fresh air. -[Christian] Like, yeah. 519 00:24:37,226 --> 00:24:39,228 [Jesus] I just want more and more and more and more. 520 00:24:39,311 --> 00:24:41,021 You gotta play around with this a little bit. 521 00:24:41,105 --> 00:24:42,564 Yeah, yeah. 522 00:24:42,648 --> 00:24:46,735 It's making me nervous to see that Jesus already has done a lot, 523 00:24:46,819 --> 00:24:48,696 but me, I'm still figuring it out. 524 00:24:48,779 --> 00:24:53,951 So that is really scary because this is not the right time to figure things out. 525 00:24:54,034 --> 00:24:55,494 [Christian] What's going on over here? 526 00:24:55,577 --> 00:24:57,121 [Veejay] We're still figuring out. 527 00:24:57,204 --> 00:24:59,415 Veejay, Mimi has no dress at all. 528 00:24:59,498 --> 00:25:01,750 Do you know what you're doing, Veejay? 529 00:25:01,834 --> 00:25:03,669 [Veejay] I am envisioning Mimi 530 00:25:03,752 --> 00:25:08,674 wearing this beautiful silver chain mail kind of fabric. 531 00:25:08,757 --> 00:25:11,677 When I picked that fabric, it was actually a strategy 532 00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:15,514 because I know that the judges love sparkly fabrics on the runway. 533 00:25:15,597 --> 00:25:17,099 But I haven't started yet. 534 00:25:17,182 --> 00:25:19,184 -You gotta drape Mimi. -[Veejay] Okay. Yes. 535 00:25:19,268 --> 00:25:22,229 -[Christian] Because you have no gown. -[Veejay] Yeah. Okay. Get naked. 536 00:25:23,022 --> 00:25:24,732 I'm a little nervous over here. 537 00:25:26,108 --> 00:25:27,985 Let's go in the… look in the mirror. 538 00:25:28,652 --> 00:25:31,655 It takes a lot of guts to use that fabric 539 00:25:31,739 --> 00:25:36,035 because if not done right, it's gonna look cheap 540 00:25:36,118 --> 00:25:37,870 and it's gonna look costume-y. 541 00:25:37,953 --> 00:25:42,458 So today, I need to start draping that fabric with Mimi. 542 00:25:43,042 --> 00:25:45,085 She is my finale look, 543 00:25:45,169 --> 00:25:50,632 so I am going to be in a bad situation if this chain mail gown does not work. 544 00:25:51,216 --> 00:25:54,636 -Wow, so much energy. -Wow, it's all different. 545 00:25:54,720 --> 00:25:56,221 This happened today. 546 00:25:56,305 --> 00:25:59,016 [Ethan] My new plan is to marry my Utica sensibilities 547 00:25:59,099 --> 00:26:01,852 with my Ethan's strength as a creator 548 00:26:01,935 --> 00:26:05,314 and bridge the two to create a really cool collection 549 00:26:05,397 --> 00:26:07,274 that's also kind of accessible. 550 00:26:07,357 --> 00:26:12,863 I'm creating this dark evening, gender-bending energy 551 00:26:12,946 --> 00:26:13,989 throughout the pieces. 552 00:26:14,073 --> 00:26:19,078 [Christian] I don't think you should go too costume-focused. 553 00:26:19,828 --> 00:26:22,539 I do wish you were doing one of your gowns, 554 00:26:22,623 --> 00:26:24,124 'cause they haven't really seen that. 555 00:26:24,208 --> 00:26:26,835 Like, your big sculptural gown moment. 556 00:26:27,711 --> 00:26:28,837 It takes a lot of time. 557 00:26:28,921 --> 00:26:32,925 My big gowns take, I would say, like a week to build. 558 00:26:33,008 --> 00:26:36,178 I'm already pivoting so much. Like, you want me to pivot again? 559 00:26:36,261 --> 00:26:37,262 [chuckles] 560 00:26:38,597 --> 00:26:40,099 I'd have to get more fabric. 561 00:26:40,182 --> 00:26:41,558 Well, go get more fabric. 562 00:26:42,309 --> 00:26:43,894 Think about it. 563 00:26:43,977 --> 00:26:45,270 [Ethan] It's very ambitious. 564 00:26:45,354 --> 00:26:49,233 I'm hoping that this is possible, but I don't think I have time. 565 00:26:49,316 --> 00:26:50,484 I might flop. 566 00:26:56,698 --> 00:26:58,951 [Jesus] Your collection reminds me of, like, Terminator. 567 00:26:59,034 --> 00:27:01,829 Oh, my God, you got it even though without seeing it. 568 00:27:01,912 --> 00:27:03,080 That's really the inspiration. 569 00:27:03,163 --> 00:27:04,665 [Jesus] I'm a witch, bitch. 570 00:27:04,748 --> 00:27:09,503 [Veejay] Since this is the finale collection, I wanna share a piece of me. 571 00:27:09,586 --> 00:27:13,674 When I was a little kid, me and my dad used to watch Terminator, 572 00:27:13,757 --> 00:27:16,510 and it brings so much joy. 573 00:27:17,094 --> 00:27:21,932 It was 2001 when my father passed away. 574 00:27:22,015 --> 00:27:25,978 And after that, our family suffered so much. 575 00:27:26,061 --> 00:27:28,856 You know, like, our family became super poor. 576 00:27:28,939 --> 00:27:30,315 -[gasps] -Yeah. 577 00:27:30,399 --> 00:27:31,733 Because he's the breadwinner of the family. 578 00:27:31,817 --> 00:27:32,818 [Joan] Mm-hmm. 579 00:27:32,901 --> 00:27:35,571 [Veejay] It's been hard without my dad. 580 00:27:35,654 --> 00:27:39,908 But I still support my mom and my sisters back home in the Philippines. 581 00:27:39,992 --> 00:27:41,535 I told myself… [sobs] 582 00:27:42,327 --> 00:27:47,332 "I'm gonna make sure to take my family out of this mess." 583 00:27:48,500 --> 00:27:53,505 [Veejay] Winning Project Runway would give me the money to take care of my family 584 00:27:53,589 --> 00:27:55,757 and to give them a better life. 585 00:27:55,841 --> 00:27:59,344 My mom is coming for the finale show, and trust me, Mom, 586 00:27:59,428 --> 00:28:01,346 I promise you that no matter what happens, 587 00:28:01,430 --> 00:28:02,890 I'm going to make you proud. 588 00:28:02,973 --> 00:28:04,725 Well, I try to finish everything. 589 00:28:04,808 --> 00:28:06,351 [Joan] But, I mean, you're at a good point. 590 00:28:06,435 --> 00:28:08,562 -Yeah. -Okay, that looks good. 591 00:28:08,645 --> 00:28:11,023 -[Veejay] Yeah. [chuckles] -[Joan] All right. 592 00:28:18,822 --> 00:28:22,284 We have two days, and I gotta make a gown, honey. 593 00:28:22,868 --> 00:28:27,247 I have made similar gowns like this, but making something this quick is nuts. 594 00:28:27,331 --> 00:28:28,332 [Yuchen] Veejay, Veejay. 595 00:28:30,292 --> 00:28:34,421 [Ethan] Coming into this competition from a different world, I had a lot to prove. 596 00:28:34,922 --> 00:28:38,216 I feel like a lot of the world views the drag community through the eyes, 597 00:28:38,300 --> 00:28:39,551 like, of a zoo. 598 00:28:39,635 --> 00:28:42,804 See the beautiful animals but never let them out in real life. 599 00:28:43,472 --> 00:28:46,808 Winning the title will show that we, as drag queens, 600 00:28:46,892 --> 00:28:50,854 as drag designers, deserve to be taken seriously. 601 00:28:52,022 --> 00:28:53,273 [Yuchen] Oh, boy! 602 00:28:53,982 --> 00:28:57,069 After the fitting with the models yesterday, 603 00:28:57,152 --> 00:29:01,323 it's now time to get out of that concept mode and start working. 604 00:29:01,823 --> 00:29:03,825 Start sewing really, really fast. 605 00:29:03,909 --> 00:29:05,953 Ah! Why's it gray? 606 00:29:06,036 --> 00:29:09,164 Because there's no time to experiment. 607 00:29:09,247 --> 00:29:11,041 Now is the time to finish. 608 00:29:11,124 --> 00:29:15,212 [chuckles] My arms are already tired. It's really heavy. 609 00:29:16,922 --> 00:29:18,674 -Hello. -Hello. 610 00:29:18,757 --> 00:29:21,134 -[yelps] Hi, hi. -Hi. Déjà vu. 611 00:29:21,218 --> 00:29:22,970 Right? Even though it looks very different, 612 00:29:23,053 --> 00:29:26,765 because we started with 12 designers, and now there's three left! 613 00:29:26,848 --> 00:29:27,849 Wow. 614 00:29:27,933 --> 00:29:31,019 I have a very special announcement for a very special person 615 00:29:31,103 --> 00:29:33,981 -that will come to the big grand finale. -[Ethan] Ah! 616 00:29:34,064 --> 00:29:38,360 One of the original faces of Project Runway. Who could it be? 617 00:29:40,612 --> 00:29:41,863 Michael Kors! 618 00:29:41,947 --> 00:29:44,282 -[Veejay screams] -[Ethan laughs] 619 00:29:44,783 --> 00:29:50,580 [Veejay] Oh, my God. As a superfan of Project Runway, this is my dream judge. 620 00:29:50,664 --> 00:29:54,251 Being able to see him again in this finale, 621 00:29:54,334 --> 00:29:57,921 with me as a final three, is just so perfect. 622 00:29:58,005 --> 00:30:01,550 Best of luck, everybody. Mwah. See you on the runway. 623 00:30:01,633 --> 00:30:02,718 Wow. 624 00:30:03,301 --> 00:30:06,763 Oh, [bleep]. I don't know if I'm excited to see Michael Kors. [bleep] 625 00:30:06,847 --> 00:30:10,183 The last time I saw Michael Kors was 15 years ago. 626 00:30:10,267 --> 00:30:11,560 You know, he was a judge in my season. 627 00:30:11,643 --> 00:30:14,688 Michael was not nice to me in my season. 628 00:30:14,771 --> 00:30:17,566 You took a checklist of everything 629 00:30:17,649 --> 00:30:21,153 that can turn tacky and combined it into one garment. 630 00:30:21,236 --> 00:30:23,196 So now it's like redemption. 631 00:30:23,280 --> 00:30:27,159 I feel like I have to make sure this collection is even more amazing, 632 00:30:27,242 --> 00:30:29,536 because if not… [blows raspberry] …I'm [bleep]. 633 00:30:29,619 --> 00:30:31,663 And I'm sure he will remember you. 634 00:30:31,747 --> 00:30:33,665 Oh, no. This is bad. 635 00:30:34,958 --> 00:30:36,793 Mmm. I'd be scared. 636 00:30:36,877 --> 00:30:38,378 I have the worst headache. 637 00:30:43,175 --> 00:30:47,262 -Here we go. Last day. Girl. -Last day in this workroom. 638 00:30:47,345 --> 00:30:50,348 -[Veejay] Good luck, girls. -After today, we will have a winner. 639 00:30:50,432 --> 00:30:53,643 This is the end. I think this morning it kinda, like, finally hit me. 640 00:30:53,727 --> 00:30:57,105 Like, you know, you could potentially, like, take this home. 641 00:30:57,189 --> 00:30:59,733 [Jesus] Veejay, are you excited to see your mom? 642 00:31:00,317 --> 00:31:04,446 Um, yeah. What about you? Your mom is gonna be here too. 643 00:31:04,529 --> 00:31:05,697 [Jesus] Yeah. 644 00:31:05,781 --> 00:31:07,783 I'm so excited for my mom to see this collection 645 00:31:07,866 --> 00:31:09,701 because it's truly inspired by her. 646 00:31:09,785 --> 00:31:11,661 I'm also so excited to surprise her 647 00:31:11,745 --> 00:31:13,914 that my collection is pink, her favorite color. 648 00:31:13,997 --> 00:31:18,376 My mom has always been a warrior, my hero and our first model. 649 00:31:18,460 --> 00:31:21,797 Oh. I haven't seen my mom since, like, last year. 650 00:31:22,380 --> 00:31:24,299 -Oh, wow. -[Jesus] Yeah. 651 00:31:24,382 --> 00:31:26,676 [Jesus] You know, when you grow up with a single mom, 652 00:31:26,760 --> 00:31:30,639 you know your entire purpose in life is just to make her feel beautiful. 653 00:31:30,722 --> 00:31:34,518 I think seeing my models feel powerful and beautiful 654 00:31:34,601 --> 00:31:37,312 is a true testament of what my mom means to me. 655 00:31:37,395 --> 00:31:38,855 So to me, winning, 656 00:31:38,939 --> 00:31:43,318 it would literally take me to the next level of where I wanna be in my career. 657 00:31:43,401 --> 00:31:45,403 -What's your mom's name? -Um, Dore. 658 00:31:45,487 --> 00:31:47,906 How do you say, "Your daughter is crazy"? 659 00:31:47,989 --> 00:31:49,491 [both laughing] 660 00:31:50,200 --> 00:31:51,326 [Ethan screams] 661 00:31:51,409 --> 00:31:54,704 -[Veejay screaming] -[Christian] Our queens have arrived. 662 00:31:54,788 --> 00:31:56,164 Are my bitches ready? 663 00:31:56,748 --> 00:31:59,334 I better see some perfection on these bodies. 664 00:31:59,417 --> 00:32:01,253 It's day five. It's the final fitting with the models. 665 00:32:01,837 --> 00:32:04,172 -From here until here, yeah. -[Joan] And from here. 666 00:32:04,256 --> 00:32:06,424 Ms. Joan and I, we're doing a lot of hand sewing. 667 00:32:06,508 --> 00:32:08,468 Because I want it to look asymmetric. 668 00:32:08,552 --> 00:32:11,596 [Veejay] Just really making sure that everything is fitting really well. 669 00:32:11,680 --> 00:32:14,724 And after knowing that Michael Kors is going to be the judge, 670 00:32:14,808 --> 00:32:17,185 it's really important to make sure that everything is perfect. 671 00:32:17,269 --> 00:32:20,605 I kind of like the train, honestly. 672 00:32:20,689 --> 00:32:22,065 "Do one of your big crazy gowns." 673 00:32:22,149 --> 00:32:23,984 [Christian] Well, it looks way cooler, doesn't it? 674 00:32:24,067 --> 00:32:25,360 [Ethan] I'm so shook 675 00:32:25,443 --> 00:32:28,029 that I'm able to achieve these big shapes in this amount of time. 676 00:32:28,113 --> 00:32:32,576 I still have an extensive amount of work to do, but I'm doing it. 677 00:32:32,659 --> 00:32:33,660 I'm going for it. 678 00:32:33,743 --> 00:32:35,954 You've been really, like, pushing me off a cliff, 679 00:32:36,037 --> 00:32:39,040 but thankfully, I have wings, and I can fly, baby. 680 00:32:39,124 --> 00:32:40,208 Fly! 681 00:32:40,292 --> 00:32:41,293 Oh, bitch. This is sick. 682 00:32:41,376 --> 00:32:43,378 [Christian] Every look better be major. 683 00:32:43,461 --> 00:32:46,798 This is it, you guys, like hours, not days. 684 00:32:46,882 --> 00:32:48,383 -We love a deadline. -[model] Yeah. 685 00:32:50,468 --> 00:32:52,012 [Jesus] Guys, so this is it. 686 00:32:52,095 --> 00:32:56,558 Question. What is your most favorite moment of the season? 687 00:32:56,641 --> 00:32:57,642 Fighting with you. 688 00:32:57,726 --> 00:32:59,978 -[Veejay laughing] Oh, my God. -[all laughing] 689 00:33:00,061 --> 00:33:03,190 Wait, wait. Okay, since you started, I really want to apologize. 690 00:33:03,273 --> 00:33:05,609 -Same. -Yeah. I really want all of us here 691 00:33:05,692 --> 00:33:06,902 -to leave the competition… -[Jesus] Yeah. 692 00:33:06,985 --> 00:33:09,571 -…like, really friends. So I apologize. -Yeah. 693 00:33:09,654 --> 00:33:11,990 -I apologize too. I'm sorry. -[Veejay] I'm sorry too. 694 00:33:12,073 --> 00:33:13,700 -[whispers] Wow. We did it. -[Antonio exhales] 695 00:33:13,783 --> 00:33:15,035 [Jesus] We did it. 696 00:33:15,118 --> 00:33:16,328 One of us is gonna win. 697 00:33:16,411 --> 00:33:17,537 Why are you whispering? 698 00:33:17,621 --> 00:33:19,497 [all laughing] 699 00:33:28,548 --> 00:33:30,217 -[Veejay laughing] -[Ethan cheering] 700 00:33:30,300 --> 00:33:31,301 [Jesus] Let's go! 701 00:33:31,384 --> 00:33:33,678 I made it to the finale. [screams] 702 00:33:33,762 --> 00:33:35,555 I think that these are the moments 703 00:33:35,639 --> 00:33:38,808 that make a collection perfect, so I really wanna do my best. 704 00:33:39,643 --> 00:33:40,852 [Ethan] You look so good. 705 00:33:40,936 --> 00:33:43,230 Hi, baby. You look hot! 706 00:33:43,313 --> 00:33:47,734 Chain mail, it's not an ordinary fabric. If I cut it wrong, it's over. 707 00:33:47,817 --> 00:33:49,194 Oh, my God. 708 00:33:49,277 --> 00:33:52,656 It's an hour until runway. And then we can have a cocktail. 709 00:33:52,739 --> 00:33:53,740 Make that two. 710 00:33:53,823 --> 00:33:55,450 Twenty, 30, 40. 711 00:33:57,452 --> 00:33:59,621 I want your advice because you're the professional. 712 00:33:59,704 --> 00:34:01,706 The possibilities really are beautiful, so… 713 00:34:01,790 --> 00:34:03,917 [Veejay] So the idea is center parts. 714 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:07,295 And there's going to be a silver wrap that's going to go on the hair. 715 00:34:07,379 --> 00:34:10,090 Make him look like the hottest vampire you've ever seen. 716 00:34:10,173 --> 00:34:12,300 A little more pink. Yeah, for sure. 717 00:34:12,384 --> 00:34:14,302 -Great job. -[makeup artist] Yeah. Thank you. 718 00:34:14,386 --> 00:34:16,263 There we go. I'm gonna shove it in. 719 00:34:16,346 --> 00:34:18,348 I need to jump right into this gown. 720 00:34:18,431 --> 00:34:21,559 [Ethan] I'm under here if anyone needs me. No one talk to me. 721 00:34:21,643 --> 00:34:23,603 I still need to hem the whole thing. 722 00:34:23,687 --> 00:34:26,398 It's these moments that are really going to make or break this look. 723 00:34:27,524 --> 00:34:28,525 [Ethan] Yeah, okay. 724 00:34:29,067 --> 00:34:31,069 -Um… Hook an eye. -[stylist] She needs earrings. 725 00:34:31,152 --> 00:34:32,821 [Ethan] All right. [sighs] Let's get into this 726 00:34:32,904 --> 00:34:34,656 'cause we need time to adjust the bottom. 727 00:34:34,739 --> 00:34:36,074 [Christian] Five minutes left. 728 00:34:36,157 --> 00:34:38,201 -[grunts] I got it. -[Jesus] Minutes until the runway. 729 00:34:38,285 --> 00:34:42,872 We're doing styling, we're doing fitting. This is crazy. This is crazy! 730 00:34:42,956 --> 00:34:45,250 [Veejay] We don't have time so I think that's fine, yeah. 731 00:34:45,333 --> 00:34:47,043 Okay, I'm gonna lace you up. 732 00:34:47,127 --> 00:34:48,128 [gasps] 733 00:34:49,296 --> 00:34:50,505 Oh, shit. 734 00:34:53,174 --> 00:34:55,218 -[Veejay] Oh, my God. -[Ethan] It broke. 735 00:34:57,095 --> 00:35:00,348 [Ethan] The corset part is busting out of the dress, 736 00:35:00,432 --> 00:35:03,852 and I'm afraid that I'm not gonna have a way to get her in this dress. 737 00:35:03,935 --> 00:35:05,770 -[Christian] The laces broke? -Yeah. 738 00:35:05,854 --> 00:35:08,523 -[Christian] Can you zip? -[Ethan] It's gonna be too small. 739 00:35:08,607 --> 00:35:09,691 [groans] 740 00:35:10,275 --> 00:35:12,027 This cannot be happening now. 741 00:35:12,110 --> 00:35:13,570 Oh, shit. 742 00:35:14,195 --> 00:35:17,949 I'm looking over, and Ethan's zipper breaks. It's chaotic. 743 00:35:18,533 --> 00:35:19,826 Ethan, you're screwed. 744 00:35:19,909 --> 00:35:22,203 -[Ethan] How am I gonna… -[Veejay] Oh, my God. 745 00:35:26,416 --> 00:35:30,920 [Ethan] This is my finale piece, and so help me God, 746 00:35:31,004 --> 00:35:35,050 I am gonna make sure that she gets into this dress if it kills me. 747 00:35:35,133 --> 00:35:36,676 -[Christian] Is she in? -[Ethan] Almost. 748 00:35:36,760 --> 00:35:38,511 [Jesus] Jewelry. Jewelry. Jewelry. 749 00:35:38,595 --> 00:35:39,929 [Christian] One minute. 750 00:35:40,013 --> 00:35:42,057 -Snatched. -[Veejay] We don't have time, 751 00:35:42,140 --> 00:35:45,435 -so I think that's fine. Yeah. -Designer, that's it. That's time. 752 00:35:45,518 --> 00:35:48,355 -[person groans] -Let's go. Oh, Lord. 753 00:35:48,438 --> 00:35:49,481 [crowd cheering] 754 00:35:49,564 --> 00:35:52,108 There's new levels of frankness this year. 755 00:35:52,192 --> 00:35:54,110 -[Nina] Yes. -[Michael] Spectacular. 756 00:36:00,158 --> 00:36:01,576 Thank you so much. 757 00:36:03,286 --> 00:36:07,123 Oh, my God. It's been a very, very long time since I've said these words. 758 00:36:08,583 --> 00:36:10,960 Welcome to the big finale of Project Runway. 759 00:36:13,880 --> 00:36:15,799 Wow. We made it. 760 00:36:16,341 --> 00:36:20,220 As you know in fashion, one day you're in, and the next day… 761 00:36:20,303 --> 00:36:21,680 [crowd] You're out. 762 00:36:21,763 --> 00:36:23,932 I'm your host and judge, Heidi Klum. 763 00:36:27,018 --> 00:36:28,687 So let's meet our judges. 764 00:36:29,270 --> 00:36:34,234 CFDA award-winning stylist and image architect Law Roach. 765 00:36:34,317 --> 00:36:35,652 [crowd cheering] 766 00:36:36,653 --> 00:36:39,406 Editor-in-chief of ELLE magazine, Nina Garcia. 767 00:36:39,489 --> 00:36:41,282 [cheering] 768 00:36:41,366 --> 00:36:43,743 And our guest judge, and I have a goose bumps, 769 00:36:43,827 --> 00:36:46,996 fashion royalty, industry icon, 770 00:36:47,080 --> 00:36:50,709 and no stranger to Project Runway, Michael Kors. 771 00:36:50,792 --> 00:36:52,544 [cheering] 772 00:36:54,379 --> 00:36:57,382 And we're joined by our very fabulous mentor, 773 00:36:57,465 --> 00:37:00,593 esteemed designer Christian Siriano. 774 00:37:00,677 --> 00:37:02,804 [cheering, applause] 775 00:37:02,887 --> 00:37:04,222 Mwah. 776 00:37:05,056 --> 00:37:06,850 All right, let's start the show. 777 00:37:11,438 --> 00:37:13,398 -[Ethan] Love you. -Kill it. 778 00:37:13,481 --> 00:37:16,609 [Ethan] All of these moments in this competition has led up 779 00:37:16,693 --> 00:37:19,446 to this final ultimate moment. 780 00:37:22,991 --> 00:37:27,746 Hello, Project Runway. We have a queen on the stage. 781 00:37:27,829 --> 00:37:29,205 [all laughing] 782 00:37:29,289 --> 00:37:35,003 Before this competition, I created clothes for women of the night. 783 00:37:35,086 --> 00:37:37,630 And I hope that after tonight, 784 00:37:37,714 --> 00:37:40,884 I will create clothes for the people of the world. 785 00:37:40,967 --> 00:37:43,470 Thank you. Enjoy the show. 786 00:37:46,681 --> 00:37:50,351 Yes. Let it rain, baby. Let it rain. 787 00:37:54,689 --> 00:37:57,275 [Ethan] First collection ever. In the rain. 788 00:37:59,527 --> 00:38:01,488 I'm so proud of myself that I was able 789 00:38:01,571 --> 00:38:05,366 to make my model feel so beautiful in her skin. 790 00:38:14,167 --> 00:38:15,794 Why wouldn't he send that as his first look? 791 00:38:21,382 --> 00:38:22,801 This makes me think Gaga. 792 00:38:22,884 --> 00:38:25,386 [Ethan] And I love the movement of this piece. 793 00:38:26,054 --> 00:38:28,848 Ultimately, this is the story that I wanna tell, 794 00:38:28,932 --> 00:38:32,602 that men can make femininity beautiful as well. 795 00:38:32,685 --> 00:38:34,562 -[bleep] yeah! -[Heidi] I mean, he's cute and all. 796 00:38:34,646 --> 00:38:36,231 -It's vampire kind of. -[Nina] Yeah. 797 00:38:51,621 --> 00:38:53,998 [Ethan] Yes, the statement piece. 798 00:38:54,624 --> 00:38:56,709 This gown did not exist two days ago, 799 00:38:56,793 --> 00:39:01,673 so for it to hit the runway is a huge triumph. 800 00:39:03,550 --> 00:39:04,884 It's a pretty dress though. 801 00:39:08,763 --> 00:39:11,349 [Ethan] This challenge was so incredibly difficult. 802 00:39:11,432 --> 00:39:12,433 [trilling] 803 00:39:12,517 --> 00:39:15,478 [Ethan] I mean, this collection was a pivot that goes down in history 804 00:39:15,562 --> 00:39:18,648 as something completely different than what it started out to be. 805 00:39:18,731 --> 00:39:22,652 I think that, like, this collection is the embodiment of my resilience 806 00:39:22,735 --> 00:39:27,073 and my true testament to what I can make out of nothing. 807 00:39:27,156 --> 00:39:29,534 And, yeah, I just hope it pays off. 808 00:39:30,201 --> 00:39:31,202 [Heidi] Yes! 809 00:39:33,538 --> 00:39:35,248 He should have walked his own show. 810 00:39:36,374 --> 00:39:39,711 [Veejay] I told my mom, "One day, you'll see me there." 811 00:39:39,794 --> 00:39:44,465 "One day, I will be part of that show." And this is my time. 812 00:39:44,549 --> 00:39:47,468 This is the moment that I've been waiting for. 813 00:39:48,344 --> 00:39:50,305 Hi there. [chuckles] 814 00:39:53,474 --> 00:39:57,145 This collection is inspired by a movie that my dad… 815 00:39:57,228 --> 00:40:00,773 that my dad and I used to watch when he was still alive. 816 00:40:00,857 --> 00:40:05,236 The title of the collection is "A Beautiful Moment." Enjoy. Thank you. 817 00:40:19,584 --> 00:40:23,296 [Veejay] My collection represents me as a designer 818 00:40:23,379 --> 00:40:28,134 because it is very innovative, it's modern. 819 00:40:31,596 --> 00:40:36,476 I think it's the right balance of concept and wearability, 820 00:40:36,559 --> 00:40:38,102 and I hope that the judges agree. 821 00:40:42,565 --> 00:40:47,779 After my dad's passing, I made a promise to take his role 822 00:40:47,862 --> 00:40:50,615 and become the breadwinner of the family. 823 00:40:50,698 --> 00:40:52,075 [Christian] The wrap is beautiful. 824 00:40:52,158 --> 00:40:53,618 -It's great. -Kinda fabulous. 825 00:40:53,701 --> 00:40:57,205 [Veejay] This moment is just the perfect moment to honor him. 826 00:41:13,888 --> 00:41:18,017 Mimi is wearing this asymmetric chain mail dress. 827 00:41:18,601 --> 00:41:22,897 It's very dramatic and it's the perfect dress to end the collection. 828 00:41:22,981 --> 00:41:24,273 [Nina] Is that chain mail? 829 00:41:24,357 --> 00:41:26,025 [Christian] It's like a beaded chain mail. 830 00:41:26,109 --> 00:41:27,735 -It's heavy as hell! -How heavy? 831 00:41:27,819 --> 00:41:29,779 -[Michael] So that's done by hand? -Yep. 832 00:41:32,240 --> 00:41:34,867 [Veejay] This collection is everything that I have envisioned. 833 00:41:34,951 --> 00:41:41,666 I did my best to show them that I am the designer who doesn't play it safe. 834 00:41:42,375 --> 00:41:43,668 I'm really proud of myself. 835 00:41:43,751 --> 00:41:48,339 As a trans woman, I want to inspire my community 836 00:41:48,423 --> 00:41:51,634 that they can accomplish anything that they want. 837 00:41:51,718 --> 00:41:53,177 -Thank you. -[kisses] 838 00:41:56,431 --> 00:41:59,225 [Jesus] It feels pretty iconic that I'm going last, right? 839 00:41:59,308 --> 00:42:01,519 Because don't they say that they save the best for last? [chuckles] 840 00:42:04,981 --> 00:42:06,107 [cheering] 841 00:42:06,190 --> 00:42:07,525 Hello, everyone. 842 00:42:08,151 --> 00:42:12,947 My name is Jesus Estrada, and this collection is inspired… Well… 843 00:42:15,199 --> 00:42:16,826 Hi, Mom. [chuckles] 844 00:42:16,909 --> 00:42:19,203 Aw. Hi, Mommy. 845 00:42:19,287 --> 00:42:21,581 This collection is inspired of the powerful woman 846 00:42:21,664 --> 00:42:25,543 who never gave up on her kids and always told them to dream big. 847 00:42:25,626 --> 00:42:30,506 So, Mom, this is for you. And, Antonio, this collection is for you as well. 848 00:42:30,590 --> 00:42:32,008 So enjoy the show. 849 00:42:33,593 --> 00:42:34,719 I remember him. 850 00:42:46,481 --> 00:42:48,316 [Jesus] I've always had just big dreams, 851 00:42:48,399 --> 00:42:51,527 and I'm living the dream right now by standing on this stage 852 00:42:51,611 --> 00:42:54,947 showing a collection as a finalist on Project Runway. 853 00:43:00,495 --> 00:43:01,788 This is crazy. 854 00:43:01,871 --> 00:43:05,124 This is so surreal, and I'm just living the moment. 855 00:43:11,881 --> 00:43:13,633 Antonio is my fashion icon. 856 00:43:13,716 --> 00:43:15,134 He's my inspiration. 857 00:43:15,676 --> 00:43:18,429 And he is the reason why I'm here. 858 00:43:26,187 --> 00:43:29,232 Every one of my girls feels sexy, confident and powerful, 859 00:43:29,315 --> 00:43:31,692 which is who the Estrada girl is. 860 00:43:37,615 --> 00:43:38,783 It's pretty. 861 00:43:38,866 --> 00:43:40,618 [Jesus] Jessica is just owning the runway. 862 00:43:41,661 --> 00:43:46,541 It is a moment. It is a feeling. It is moving perfect. 863 00:43:48,626 --> 00:43:51,963 [audience applauding] 864 00:43:52,839 --> 00:43:55,550 [Jesus] I'm just so happy. I'm so proud of each piece. 865 00:43:55,633 --> 00:43:57,343 I'm so proud of the collection. 866 00:43:57,426 --> 00:43:59,345 I know that I gave it my all. 867 00:43:59,428 --> 00:44:01,973 And I'm really happy that I've got the opportunity 868 00:44:02,056 --> 00:44:03,933 to share this with the world, 869 00:44:04,016 --> 00:44:06,561 and I really showed who I was as a designer in this competition. 870 00:44:09,397 --> 00:44:12,692 -We did it, girl. -[cheering] 871 00:44:13,276 --> 00:44:15,403 They had five days to do this? 872 00:44:15,486 --> 00:44:19,115 I'm just… I'm floored. Looked like it took five months to make. 873 00:44:19,198 --> 00:44:22,076 So I really don't understand the magic that they pulled. 874 00:44:22,160 --> 00:44:24,537 I'm very impressed. Good job, kids. 875 00:44:24,620 --> 00:44:25,997 We tore it up. 876 00:44:26,080 --> 00:44:28,040 It's so cool to see these designers compete 877 00:44:28,124 --> 00:44:29,834 and really put themselves out there. 878 00:44:29,917 --> 00:44:33,921 I think we saw a lot of interesting and fresh pieces on the runway, 879 00:44:34,005 --> 00:44:36,549 and so I'm really excited to see who comes out as the winner. 880 00:44:36,632 --> 00:44:38,885 [Joan] Mama! 881 00:44:38,968 --> 00:44:42,513 Veejay's finale gown was such a stunner. 882 00:44:43,014 --> 00:44:47,351 I think Veejay should win because what she presented was so cohesive 883 00:44:47,435 --> 00:44:48,811 and had such a distinct point of view 884 00:44:48,895 --> 00:44:50,146 and it's speaking to the future, 885 00:44:50,229 --> 00:44:51,814 and that's kind of what I wanna see from fashion. 886 00:44:51,898 --> 00:44:53,232 -Babe! [cheers] -[cheers] 887 00:44:53,316 --> 00:44:55,109 -You made it happen! -Whoo! 888 00:44:55,193 --> 00:44:58,863 The black dress Ethan made, his finale dress, was… 889 00:44:58,946 --> 00:45:00,990 [in French] Breathtaking. I adore. 890 00:45:02,241 --> 00:45:03,784 -[laughs] -Sexy man. [kisses] 891 00:45:03,868 --> 00:45:06,329 I would have loved to see some eyelets on it 892 00:45:06,412 --> 00:45:08,748 just to tie it back into the first four looks, 893 00:45:08,831 --> 00:45:11,792 but the impact that that collection had, 894 00:45:11,876 --> 00:45:13,878 like I could see Miley Cyrus wearing any of it. 895 00:45:13,961 --> 00:45:17,089 -[cheering] -[chuckles] 896 00:45:17,173 --> 00:45:20,551 [Antonia in Spanish] Everything was worth it, everything. 897 00:45:20,635 --> 00:45:23,763 All your efforts, everything. 898 00:45:24,513 --> 00:45:25,973 [Jesus] Did you like it? 899 00:45:26,057 --> 00:45:27,892 -[in English] This is my mom. -[cheering] 900 00:45:29,101 --> 00:45:31,062 I really loved Jesus's collection. 901 00:45:31,145 --> 00:45:34,649 I saw different uses of tailoring technique. 902 00:45:34,732 --> 00:45:37,693 I thought the fit was really beautiful. That's the one that stood out for me. 903 00:45:37,777 --> 00:45:39,153 I would give it to Jesus. 904 00:45:39,737 --> 00:45:42,531 I appreciated that he used color, and I would wear most of it. 905 00:45:42,615 --> 00:45:43,616 We did it! 906 00:45:43,699 --> 00:45:45,534 [cheering] 907 00:45:45,618 --> 00:45:48,621 Yeah! [laughing] 908 00:45:48,704 --> 00:45:49,705 Oh, my God. 909 00:45:50,539 --> 00:45:53,292 Welcome. You should be very proud of your daughter. 910 00:45:53,376 --> 00:45:55,211 -You'll see in the show we fight a lot. -Oh. 911 00:45:55,711 --> 00:45:58,547 We fight a lot because we're sisters, but we still love each other. 912 00:45:58,631 --> 00:46:00,383 -We're like sisters. I know. -[chuckles] 913 00:46:00,466 --> 00:46:04,136 [Belania] Each designer gave a different market, a different mood. 914 00:46:04,220 --> 00:46:07,265 So I don't know, it's anybody's game at this point. 915 00:46:07,890 --> 00:46:11,227 Clutching my invisible pearls. [grunts, chuckles] 916 00:46:15,398 --> 00:46:17,024 Now, that was a finale. 917 00:46:17,108 --> 00:46:20,194 I can't believe they did all of that in such a short time. 918 00:46:20,278 --> 00:46:23,781 No, it's crazy that they could do something that ambitious. 919 00:46:23,864 --> 00:46:27,034 All of them really delivered on wowing us. 920 00:46:27,118 --> 00:46:30,496 Yeah. Their point of view really showed up on the runway. 921 00:46:30,579 --> 00:46:33,416 Why don't we bring out our final three and their models. 922 00:46:38,004 --> 00:46:39,005 [Jesus] Hello. 923 00:46:40,589 --> 00:46:42,800 [Kors] First off, all of you, 924 00:46:42,883 --> 00:46:46,345 how impressive to see the construction 925 00:46:46,429 --> 00:46:50,349 and the thoughtfulness in all of your collections. 926 00:46:50,933 --> 00:46:52,977 -Very commendable. -Thank you. 927 00:46:53,060 --> 00:46:55,104 -Ethan. -Michael Kors. 928 00:46:55,187 --> 00:46:58,482 This… [sighs] 929 00:46:58,566 --> 00:47:01,777 The work that's in it is spectacular. 930 00:47:01,861 --> 00:47:03,738 I think a lot of girls would wanna wear that dress. 931 00:47:03,821 --> 00:47:06,407 -Me. -Yeah, sign her up. 932 00:47:07,116 --> 00:47:08,743 You are a storyteller, which I love, 933 00:47:08,826 --> 00:47:12,955 because I love when designers create this world and they live in this fantasy. 934 00:47:13,039 --> 00:47:17,084 Look two, I can definitely see one of the pop girls wearing it. 935 00:47:17,168 --> 00:47:20,671 You know, Charli XCX. It could be, maybe, Addison Rae. 936 00:47:21,589 --> 00:47:23,883 Look three, the vampire. 937 00:47:23,966 --> 00:47:25,634 I love the cutouts. 938 00:47:25,718 --> 00:47:31,557 But one of the things that we talked about is trying to separate Utica from Ethan. 939 00:47:31,640 --> 00:47:36,020 All I saw on this runway tonight was Utica. 940 00:47:36,103 --> 00:47:38,356 Your clothes, I can see, 941 00:47:38,439 --> 00:47:41,817 even though we've just met, they're inherently dramatic. 942 00:47:41,901 --> 00:47:45,571 Sometimes too much can be good if the hair would have been simple, 943 00:47:45,654 --> 00:47:47,073 makeup would have been simple. 944 00:47:47,573 --> 00:47:50,117 Why do you love bedazzling everything so much? 945 00:47:50,785 --> 00:47:51,786 I'm gay. 946 00:47:51,869 --> 00:47:54,413 [laughs] 947 00:47:54,497 --> 00:47:56,874 You do have all these amazing ideas. 948 00:47:56,957 --> 00:48:00,753 I did say don't bore us, and you did not bore us. 949 00:48:00,836 --> 00:48:04,882 Just channel that drama with as much editing as possible. 950 00:48:04,965 --> 00:48:09,804 Because the elegance and the mystery with the editing is the powerful, 951 00:48:09,887 --> 00:48:13,766 ultimate powerful combination, because you have it. 952 00:48:15,267 --> 00:48:16,268 All right, Jesus. 953 00:48:16,352 --> 00:48:17,395 -Hello. -Hi, Michael. [giggles] 954 00:48:17,478 --> 00:48:18,854 Hi, good to see you again. 955 00:48:18,938 --> 00:48:21,524 -It's been 15 years. [chuckles] -[shushes] 956 00:48:21,607 --> 00:48:23,275 Do you remember Jesus? He-- 957 00:48:23,359 --> 00:48:25,528 -I do. I do, of course. -Yeah. 958 00:48:25,611 --> 00:48:27,655 I think I was 12 and he was 7. 959 00:48:27,738 --> 00:48:29,281 -[laughing] -Okay. 960 00:48:29,990 --> 00:48:31,951 I think you started fabulously. 961 00:48:32,618 --> 00:48:35,913 I love that top, I thought the pants were great. 962 00:48:35,996 --> 00:48:38,874 -And I think this gown is fantastic. -Thank you. 963 00:48:38,958 --> 00:48:42,962 Is there anything one can do so that the zipper is not as obvious? Or… 964 00:48:43,045 --> 00:48:44,839 That's what tore me apart. 965 00:48:44,922 --> 00:48:46,382 -Of course you can. -Yeah, because that's tough. 966 00:48:46,465 --> 00:48:50,511 Originally, I had a fuchsia zipper, but I wanted the teeth because it was stronger. 967 00:48:50,594 --> 00:48:53,389 You should have done it without the sleeve. I love-- 968 00:48:53,472 --> 00:48:54,765 -Does the sleeve come off? Sorry, Nina. -Yeah. 969 00:48:54,849 --> 00:48:56,600 -[Michael] Oh, it does? -Let's just see without the sleeve. 970 00:48:56,684 --> 00:48:58,185 [Nina] Oh. 971 00:48:58,269 --> 00:49:00,438 -[Michael] Yes. -That is a lot better 972 00:49:00,521 --> 00:49:02,857 because she looks more balanced. 973 00:49:02,940 --> 00:49:04,316 I mean, now she looks like a model. 974 00:49:04,400 --> 00:49:06,902 -With the sleeve, it's more of a Muppet. -[laughs] 975 00:49:06,986 --> 00:49:08,237 Less is more. 976 00:49:08,320 --> 00:49:09,405 Yes. 977 00:49:09,488 --> 00:49:12,825 What I do love is that you can tell that the model loves this dress. 978 00:49:12,908 --> 00:49:14,785 When the first look came out too, I was like, 979 00:49:14,869 --> 00:49:16,704 "Yes, breath of fresh air." 980 00:49:16,787 --> 00:49:18,747 I also, I love the model too. 981 00:49:18,831 --> 00:49:23,085 Your girls were very happy. They looked really excited. 982 00:49:23,169 --> 00:49:25,463 You put on a show, and it definitely showed. 983 00:49:25,546 --> 00:49:26,964 Thank you so much. 984 00:49:27,047 --> 00:49:30,676 Veejay. All in all, I thought you did a wonderful job. 985 00:49:31,260 --> 00:49:35,723 I do think that the first look was a gamble. 986 00:49:35,806 --> 00:49:39,602 I'm sure some people could have thought that she looked clunky. 987 00:49:40,102 --> 00:49:44,440 My favorite look was really the black one with the slashed trouser 988 00:49:44,523 --> 00:49:47,568 and then the little detail of the silver buttons. 989 00:49:47,651 --> 00:49:49,445 That just killed me. 990 00:49:49,528 --> 00:49:51,572 -Thank you. Thank you, Nina. -[Nina] I loved it. 991 00:49:51,655 --> 00:49:55,201 To me, she was kind of, like, lost within this collection. 992 00:49:55,284 --> 00:49:58,329 I was kind of confused where she all of a sudden came from. 993 00:49:58,412 --> 00:50:02,291 Maybe one other look to be black and silver. 994 00:50:02,958 --> 00:50:05,961 But this gown is 995 00:50:06,587 --> 00:50:07,671 spectacular. 996 00:50:08,422 --> 00:50:12,343 It's glorious-looking. This really had that kapow factor. 997 00:50:12,426 --> 00:50:13,511 Thank you. 998 00:50:13,594 --> 00:50:15,346 The third look, I love the model. 999 00:50:15,429 --> 00:50:19,683 I love how curvy she is and how you drape this around her. 1000 00:50:19,767 --> 00:50:23,020 Yeah, I was excited that I saw you introduce knits. 1001 00:50:23,103 --> 00:50:28,025 The way you draped it, the shape on that model was absolutely incredible. 1002 00:50:28,108 --> 00:50:30,194 -Thank you. -You can leave the runway. 1003 00:50:30,277 --> 00:50:33,072 -Thank you so much. -Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you. 1004 00:50:35,783 --> 00:50:37,785 It was pretty impressive. 1005 00:50:37,868 --> 00:50:41,080 Ethan, for me, was the biggest surprise, 1006 00:50:41,163 --> 00:50:43,165 not in a good way. 1007 00:50:43,249 --> 00:50:44,583 [Heidi] He was like, "Let's go." 1008 00:50:44,667 --> 00:50:48,963 He was like, "Wow. I'm gonna go to town and I'm really gonna show them." You know. 1009 00:50:49,046 --> 00:50:53,342 -Whoa. -I appreciate explosive creativity. 1010 00:50:53,425 --> 00:50:54,552 The talent is there. 1011 00:50:54,635 --> 00:50:56,095 The love of fashion is there. 1012 00:50:56,178 --> 00:50:57,263 -There's drama. -For sure. 1013 00:50:57,346 --> 00:50:58,931 And there's a lot of workmanship 1014 00:50:59,014 --> 00:51:00,015 -in those clothes. -[Heidi] Yes. 1015 00:51:00,099 --> 00:51:01,475 [Nina] It was extravagant. 1016 00:51:01,559 --> 00:51:02,601 -[Heidi] He likes a wow moment. -[Nina] Yes. 1017 00:51:02,685 --> 00:51:05,563 He wants… And it is. Every time when someone did come out, 1018 00:51:05,646 --> 00:51:06,939 it was like, "Wow." 1019 00:51:07,022 --> 00:51:08,941 -He loves more is more. -[Michael] I think… More is more. 1020 00:51:09,024 --> 00:51:13,612 I mean, listen. I can see that Ethan could actually be out there 1021 00:51:13,696 --> 00:51:15,823 and really be… [clicks tongue] 1022 00:51:15,906 --> 00:51:17,032 -…front and center. -Yes. 1023 00:51:17,116 --> 00:51:19,368 We have to remember, in fashion, 1024 00:51:19,451 --> 00:51:21,579 there is a place 1025 00:51:21,662 --> 00:51:25,249 for everyone and everything. 1026 00:51:25,749 --> 00:51:27,251 Let's talk about Veejay. 1027 00:51:27,334 --> 00:51:29,587 So when that first dress walked out, 1028 00:51:29,670 --> 00:51:31,630 I was a little concerned there. 1029 00:51:31,714 --> 00:51:37,511 But then I thought, interesting to take this wool rib knit, 1030 00:51:37,595 --> 00:51:40,681 nothing that luxurious, and drape it. 1031 00:51:40,764 --> 00:51:42,516 -Yeah. -Fabulous. 1032 00:51:42,600 --> 00:51:44,685 -[Michael] How good was that? -That was very good. 1033 00:51:44,768 --> 00:51:46,645 That was great. Sensational, actually. 1034 00:51:46,729 --> 00:51:50,649 Now, I think we all disagree about the black outfit. 1035 00:51:50,733 --> 00:51:53,319 I like the look, it's just kind of… she was lost in the show. 1036 00:51:53,402 --> 00:51:55,154 So to you it looked like it came from left field? 1037 00:51:55,237 --> 00:51:56,405 -Yeah. -Yeah. 1038 00:51:56,488 --> 00:51:58,073 -And, Law, to you the same? -Yeah, same. 1039 00:51:58,157 --> 00:51:59,283 It's not that I don't like the look-- 1040 00:51:59,366 --> 00:52:01,910 I was happy that it did take me somewhere else. 1041 00:52:01,994 --> 00:52:07,541 Because it was almost like a snippet of a very commercial and sellable look. 1042 00:52:07,625 --> 00:52:08,709 -Yeah. -Mm-hmm. 1043 00:52:08,792 --> 00:52:10,961 And then that gown at the end, 1044 00:52:11,045 --> 00:52:14,173 it kind of was like just liquid and it went on. 1045 00:52:14,256 --> 00:52:16,842 It didn't look tortured, didn't look worked. 1046 00:52:16,925 --> 00:52:17,926 [Heidi] She looked beautiful, yeah. 1047 00:52:18,010 --> 00:52:19,720 It's probably my favorite dress out of the collection. 1048 00:52:19,803 --> 00:52:21,930 This was a very surprising… 1049 00:52:22,014 --> 00:52:23,807 -Subtle. -In a good way. 1050 00:52:23,891 --> 00:52:27,144 Yes. In a very good way. And she delivered. 1051 00:52:27,686 --> 00:52:29,855 And what do we think about Jesus? 1052 00:52:29,938 --> 00:52:31,940 [Nina] After the Gothic, 1053 00:52:32,024 --> 00:52:36,362 I was so happy to see color and bold and joy. 1054 00:52:36,445 --> 00:52:39,156 I wish there was a little something else than just fuchsia everything. 1055 00:52:39,239 --> 00:52:40,783 -Oh, my God. -No. But, guys, 1056 00:52:40,866 --> 00:52:43,160 -confidence though. -Is a good thing. 1057 00:52:43,243 --> 00:52:45,537 The meek will not inherit the earth in the fashion world. 1058 00:52:45,621 --> 00:52:47,706 What's the… the Jewish word for it? 1059 00:52:47,790 --> 00:52:49,541 -Chutzpah. -Chutzpah. 1060 00:52:49,625 --> 00:52:52,586 That takes chutzpah to say, "You know what? 1061 00:52:52,670 --> 00:52:55,839 I'm doing all five of my looks pink and I'm going there." 1062 00:52:55,923 --> 00:52:57,800 -[Michael] That's what's great. -About fashion. 1063 00:52:57,883 --> 00:52:59,009 -That's fashion. -Yeah. 1064 00:52:59,093 --> 00:53:01,095 I mean, give me the different flavors. 1065 00:53:01,178 --> 00:53:03,472 I was happy to see the sportswear opening. 1066 00:53:03,555 --> 00:53:05,683 -She looked amazing. She was my favorite. -[Michael] She was great. 1067 00:53:05,766 --> 00:53:08,352 -Right girl. Right outfit. All good. -[Heidi] Yes. 1068 00:53:08,435 --> 00:53:11,146 That last look was my favorite. 1069 00:53:11,230 --> 00:53:14,692 You can be over the top and still have elegance. 1070 00:53:14,775 --> 00:53:17,152 The construction was really beautiful. 1071 00:53:17,236 --> 00:53:18,696 [Michael] The way the hip was done. 1072 00:53:18,779 --> 00:53:23,200 I mean, his intention is always there to make a woman feel and look beautiful. 1073 00:53:23,283 --> 00:53:26,203 -He delivered on that. -And I will say that the audience, 1074 00:53:26,286 --> 00:53:29,540 when that pink gown came out, they loved it. 1075 00:53:29,623 --> 00:53:30,666 [Heidi] They loved it, yeah. 1076 00:53:30,749 --> 00:53:32,459 He does have the talent. 1077 00:53:32,543 --> 00:53:34,002 -He does. -Yes. 1078 00:53:34,086 --> 00:53:37,881 And I think Jesus has got a more commercial point of view. 1079 00:53:37,965 --> 00:53:40,217 -There is a client that will like this. -Yeah. Yeah. 1080 00:53:40,300 --> 00:53:42,052 They gave us a great finale collection. 1081 00:53:42,886 --> 00:53:46,265 This is a tough one. But I think we made our decision. 1082 00:53:46,348 --> 00:53:47,933 -Yes. -I think so. 1083 00:53:48,016 --> 00:53:49,977 All right, let's bring out the designers. 1084 00:53:50,060 --> 00:53:53,272 [cheering] 1085 00:53:53,355 --> 00:53:55,816 [chuckles] 1086 00:53:55,899 --> 00:53:57,526 Hi. Welcome back. 1087 00:53:57,609 --> 00:53:59,027 Look who it is. 1088 00:53:59,111 --> 00:54:00,696 -[Veejay chuckles] -[Ethan] Hi. 1089 00:54:00,779 --> 00:54:02,489 -You have the best view. -[laughs] 1090 00:54:04,366 --> 00:54:07,244 Designers, when I decided to come back to Project Runway, 1091 00:54:07,870 --> 00:54:11,415 I was hoping to see amazing designers, amazing fashion 1092 00:54:11,498 --> 00:54:13,834 and breathtaking runway shows. 1093 00:54:14,585 --> 00:54:17,421 And all three of you have really made my decision worth it. 1094 00:54:17,504 --> 00:54:19,298 -Thank you. -Thank you. 1095 00:54:20,591 --> 00:54:23,427 But as you know, there can only be one winner. 1096 00:54:24,720 --> 00:54:28,265 [Michael] Ethan, Veejay, Jesus. 1097 00:54:28,348 --> 00:54:30,684 I was really, really impressed. 1098 00:54:30,768 --> 00:54:36,148 All three of you have really bright futures ahead of you in fashion, 1099 00:54:36,231 --> 00:54:38,233 and I can't wait to see more from you. 1100 00:54:38,317 --> 00:54:39,610 Thank you, Michael. 1101 00:54:39,693 --> 00:54:42,154 The winner not only grew over the competition. 1102 00:54:42,237 --> 00:54:45,991 They gave a finale collection that was inspiring, 1103 00:54:46,909 --> 00:54:50,496 cohesive, and one we won't soon forget. 1104 00:54:52,372 --> 00:54:54,291 And we can't wait to see what the winner does next. 1105 00:54:58,754 --> 00:55:01,423 The winner of Project Runway is… 1106 00:55:16,146 --> 00:55:19,775 Veejay, congratulations, you're the winner of Project Runway. 1107 00:55:21,568 --> 00:55:23,570 [cheering] 1108 00:55:23,654 --> 00:55:25,322 -Congratulations! [cheers] -[Veejay chuckles] 1109 00:55:27,324 --> 00:55:29,451 -Oh. -Congrats. Congrats. You enjoy it. 1110 00:55:31,954 --> 00:55:33,747 -[Ethan] Good job. -Thank you. 1111 00:55:33,830 --> 00:55:35,541 -[cries] -[Heidi] Oh. 1112 00:55:35,624 --> 00:55:40,629 Veejay, they all wanted her out because she was really the dark horse. 1113 00:55:40,712 --> 00:55:42,256 Yeah. 1114 00:55:42,339 --> 00:55:45,050 [Law] We always knew that the craftsmanship was there. 1115 00:55:45,759 --> 00:55:47,135 [Heidi] It's quite amazing. 1116 00:55:47,219 --> 00:55:51,682 It's fragile but strong, unexpected. 1117 00:55:51,765 --> 00:55:53,559 Everything was really smart. 1118 00:55:53,642 --> 00:55:57,563 I think you did an amazing job with that. That jacket is tailored to perfection. 1119 00:55:57,646 --> 00:56:00,315 And then, you know, to have the panels of the leather 1120 00:56:00,399 --> 00:56:02,985 in the pant makes everything more elevated. 1121 00:56:03,068 --> 00:56:05,404 [Nina] The deconstruction looks fantastic. 1122 00:56:05,487 --> 00:56:08,365 The shoe is spectacular. 1123 00:56:08,448 --> 00:56:10,284 Kind of took my breath away. 1124 00:56:11,285 --> 00:56:15,872 Oh, my God. I don't wanna be dramatic. This is… Again, this is tears of joy. 1125 00:56:16,456 --> 00:56:19,585 I've seen you, Heidi, since season one. 1126 00:56:19,668 --> 00:56:23,880 I'm just a little gay boy in the Philippines watching the show, 1127 00:56:24,631 --> 00:56:27,509 and I've always been wanting to do this. 1128 00:56:27,593 --> 00:56:30,512 Now this is my time, so thank you. 1129 00:56:30,596 --> 00:56:32,806 -Thank you so much. -[Heidi] It is your time, Veejay. 1130 00:56:32,889 --> 00:56:35,100 [Veejay] Thank you for being part of my dream. 1131 00:56:36,768 --> 00:56:40,522 I'm happy for Veejay, and I know that I gave it my all. 1132 00:56:40,606 --> 00:56:42,899 I did so amazing in the competition. 1133 00:56:42,983 --> 00:56:45,485 I'm leaving self-content and proud of myself. 1134 00:56:46,111 --> 00:56:50,574 To have my first collection hit the finale of Project Runway. 1135 00:56:50,657 --> 00:56:52,826 I mean, who else can say that? 1136 00:56:52,909 --> 00:56:55,871 That their first collection was here of all places. 1137 00:56:56,455 --> 00:56:58,415 So for me, it's a triumph. 1138 00:56:59,041 --> 00:57:03,754 -You did it. Let's celebrate. -[all cheering] 1139 00:57:03,837 --> 00:57:08,133 Thank you. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. 1140 00:57:08,216 --> 00:57:12,554 I am the winner of Project Runway season 21. 1141 00:57:12,638 --> 00:57:14,222 Oh, my God. I can't believe it. 1142 00:57:14,306 --> 00:57:15,766 Congratulations. 1143 00:57:15,849 --> 00:57:18,018 Thank you, Christian. Mmm. 1144 00:57:18,101 --> 00:57:22,230 [Veejay] Oh, my God! [speaks indistinctly] 1145 00:57:22,314 --> 00:57:27,361 I came here with a goal to be the first trans woman to win this competition. 1146 00:57:27,444 --> 00:57:32,532 And I think that will really inspire my community that 1147 00:57:32,616 --> 00:57:37,245 you can actually reach your dreams by being who you are. 1148 00:57:37,329 --> 00:57:41,208 -[cheering] -[Heidi] Yes! 1149 00:57:41,291 --> 00:57:43,460 Auf Wiedersehen. Mwah!