
Challenge: Design a look inspired by the fresh produce at a farmer’s market. Image from @PeclersAgency SS15 “Inspirations” book.

Challenge: Design a look inspired by the fresh produce at a farmer’s market. Image from @PeclersAgency SS15 “Inspirations” book.

Challenge: Design a look inspired by the newest holographic nail enamels by Layla cosmetics.

Challenge: Design a look inspired by condiment packaging, or the condiments themselves.

Challenge: Design a sports inspired “Prize” garment, along the lines of the famous green blazer donned by Golf’s “Masters” tournament. What could this garment be for? Tennis? The US Open winner?
Challenge: Dada Fashion. Dress: Schapiarelli. ”Fashion Victim” outfit by Christian Dada.

Challenge: Tree-Inspired fashion. Either take designers out to the forest to forage for materials, or take them to an arboretum and have them use the trees as inspiration.
Challenge: Build a sandcastle inspired evening gown. We were inspired by Matt Long’s sandcastle sculptures in New York City. http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sand-castles

Challenge: Make a dress inspired by this Dee Dee puff chandelier. (Find inspiration from light fixtures)
Thanks to Vulture: The 5 Best and Worst Project Runway Designs!

With Season 13 of Project Runway ahead, we were inspired to suggest some new challenges to the creators of the show. Above: Photos from Project Runway All Stars Opera Challenge. Dresses by Kara, Michael, and April. Remember which gown was a top three pick?