How Far Would You Make It on “Project Runway”?

By: Amanda Monell
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
How Far Would You Make It on “Project Runway”?
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About This Quiz

Do you think you're a fashionista? If so, you've probably run into this problem; your favorite designer has just dropped their latest collection, and there are several pieces that you absolutely must have in your life. The problem? Even though you live the glamorous life, your wallet can't keep up with your expenses. In most cases, the would-be fashionista would either get approval for a credit card or wait for those must-have pieces to be put on sale (which usually happens at the end of the season). But not you. You examine the pieces you like, head to the fabric store and attempt to recreate them for your collection. Sure, you're going to make mistakes, but you're having a blast playing with a needle and thread. Soon you're making your own clothes, and others are wanting you to create designs for them. You're starting to make a name for yourself, and you're unsure of the next step.

Even with all of these orders you're getting, you still feel like you could learn something from the fashion world. What better than a mentorship from the Council of Fashion Designers of America? Well, if you try to beat the steep competition on "Project Runway," this may be one of the prizes that could be yours. Where are you going to place? There's only one way to find out, and that's to take this quiz.

1 karlie kloss
Bravo
Having a supermodel as a host is what makes "Project Runway" such a success. Who do you like better, Heidi Klum or Karlie Kloss?
The fashion is what I focus on, not the hosts.
Heidi Klum
I like both of them equally.
Karlie Kloss
2 model falls ill
Bravo
Just as you're about to do a fitting, you get notified that your model has fallen ill. What happens next?
I remain calm and take some time to attempt to salvage what I can.
I remain calm and simply revise the pattern to look amazing.
I freak out but then pull off an amazing outfit.
I freak out.
3 house role diva
Bravo
Which of these roles would you take in the house?
The judges' favorite
The diva
The sweetheart
The hot mess

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4 short skirt
Bravo
How short of a skirt is too short?
The shortest I'd go is knee length.
I think it depends on the design I want to use.
I rarely design skirts.
There is no such thing as too short.
5 runway
Bravo
Would you rather send something down the runway with a bad hemline, too short of a skirt, or an unfinished piece?
A too short skirt
A messy hemline
These all sound dreadful.
An unfinished piece
6 helping fellow designer
Bravo
It's almost time to hit the runway, and one of your fellow designers is really struggling to get their piece done. What do you do?
I offer my mental support. I mean, I don't want to give my competition an edge over me.
Nothing; I want to get my stuff ready to go.
I help just a little bit.
I'll help as much as I can.

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7 mood fabric store
Bravo
Let's head to Mood Fabric Store. Which of these fabrics would you avoid?
I could work with all of these.
Silk
Chiffon
Velvet
8 fabric budget
Bravo
You're given a $150 budget to spend on fabric at Mood. How close to budget are you?
I saved a little money.
I spend all of my money.
I go over by a few dollars.
I go over by quite a bit.
9 team challenge
Bravo
It's time for a team challenge! What would you do if you were paired with a designer who isn't as skilled as you are?
I'd collaborate with them and see what we come up with.
I'd bicker constantly with them.
I dumb down my design so another designer could work with me.
I'd try to create something that could highlight the other designer's strong points.

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10 team challenge gone wrong
Bravo
Your team didn't perform well during the challenge and is now in the bottom two. Do you throw your teammate under the bus to move on in the competition?
No
It depends
Only if they go after me first
Oh, yeah
11 christian siriano
Bravo
Who would you rather get a sewing lesson from, Tim Gunn or Christian Siriano?
Can I choose both?
Christian
Tim
I'm not sure.
12 social media
Bravo
Are you social media savvy?
I've done some studying on social media.
I don't do social media.
I've hired someone to deal with that.
I have a few personal accounts.

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13 forgot to buy
Bravo
What item would you forget to buy at Mood?
Some embellishments
Buttons
Zippers
Snaps
14 time management
Bravo
How are your time management skills?
I can use a bit of improvement there.
What's time management?
I have amazing time management skills.
I have decent time management skills.
15 fight in workroom
Bravo
One of the divas tries to cut you down in the workroom. What do you do?
Ignore them
Take a couple of cleansing breaths and then carry on
I run out of the room crying.
I sling insults back at them.

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16 leaving due to stress
Bravo
Would you ever leave the competition due to the stress?
Not in this lifetime
Only if I was super sick
If I was pushed over the edge, yes, I would leave.
Yeah
17 advice
Bravo
If a mentor tried to give you advice about a piece and it upset you, what would you do?
I would ask for advice on how to improve and implement it while staying true to my vision.
I would listen to the critique, then thank them for their time.
I would ask for advice but would ignore it and stick to my gut.
I'd argue with them.
18 chrissy teigen
NBCUniversal
Which of these models would you want to style?
Chrissy Teigen
Karlie Kloss
Heidi Klum
Joan Smalls

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19 handling judges
Bravo
The judges are having a field day tearing your look apart. How do you handle it?
I thank them.
I take a few deep breaths and listen to the critiques.
I defend my look.
I start making excuses.
20 compliments
Bravo
Have people complimented your styling before?
All the time
Sometimes
Once in a while
Never
21 mix patterns
Bravo
Would you ever mix patterns?
Depends
If I'm feeling adventurous
The more patterns, the better.
Not at all

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22 lace in designs
Bravo
Lace can be tricky to work with. Would you use it in one of your designs?
If it calls for it
I would try to avoid it.
Sure, why not?
I am not sure.
23 destroyed piece
Bravo
One of your competitors has destroyed their piece and it is almost runway time. What do you do?
I console them and try to help them get it presentable.
I would offer to help them.
I console them and try to get my stuff done.
Nothing
24 shoes
Bravo
What kind of shoe do you see your clients wearing with your designs?
Any kind of shoe
Sandals
Boots
Heels

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25 sketches
Bravo
Many designers have had their first sketches trashed by the judges. How do you handle making a plan B?
Whenever I design, I always make alternate sketches.
I can handle it if it is minor.
I would fall apart, then create something amazing.
I would try to create something, but somehow it falls apart.
26 talking smack
Bravo
If you found out that one of the other contestants was talking smack about you, what would you do?
Nothing
I would ask to have a one-on-one conversation with them.
I would cry.
I would confront them.
27 nature pattern
Photo by James Keith / Moment / Getty Images
Many people use nature as an inspiration for their art. From what element in nature would you create a pattern?
Flowing brook
Any of these could work in the right way.
Tree bark
Palm tree fronds

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28 judges
Bravo
With which of these judges would you want to grab a coffee?
Nina Garcia
Elaine Welteroth
Brandon Maxwell
Michael Kors
29 fashion capital
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If you could choose to have your collection shown in a fashion capitol, where would you go?
New York
Paris
Milan
Tokyo
30 accessory wall
Bravo
What accessory would you use the most from the Accessory Wall?
Bracelets
Necklaces
Sunglasses
Clutches

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