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Project Runway S17E1 — First Impressions

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Project Runway•Season 17•Episode 1

First Impressions

5.4/10 · 90 votesMar 14, 201966 min

Ranked #14 of 14 in Season 17•−1.4 vs season avg

Sixteen talented designers from all walks of life arrive in New York City for the ultimate fashion competition. Their first challenge is to create a look inspired by one of the four judges' "Fashion First" photographs. They have $250 and two days to complete their

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Christian Siriano

Christian Siriano

Self - Mentor

Nina Garcia

Nina Garcia

Self - Judge

Karlie Kloss

Karlie Kloss

Self - Host / Judge

Brandon Maxwell

Brandon Maxwell

Self - Judge

Elaine Welteroth

Elaine Welteroth

Self - Judge

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Erica Shusha

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Tommy Parfitt

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John Sember

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Gary Silver

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John Hufford

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Mike Story

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Ron McCain

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David Vlasits

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Rafael Sienkiewicz

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Bryan Dembinski

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Michael Levy

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Ken Swartz

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Episode Summary

"First Impressions" is episode 1 of Project Runway season 17. It scored 5.4/10 from 90 votes, ranking #14 of 14 episodes this season (season average 6.8). It aired on March 14, 2019.

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