Project Accessory

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Project Accessory, an American reality television series, is a spin off of the series Project Runway. It began airing on Lifetime Television on October 28, 2011. On the show, contestants are given challenges in which they must create various accessories (ranging from jewelry and headpieces to handbags and shoes) with restrictions for materials, subject matter, and time. One or more contestants are eliminated each episode after appearing before a judging panel.

Judges and mentor

• Molly Sims - Host and Judge
• Kenneth Cole - American Fashion Designer & Activist
• Ariel Foxman - Editor, InStyle Magazine
• Eva Jeanbart-Lorenzotti - Mentor

Contestants

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Contestant progress

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     The designer won Project Accessory.

     The designer won the challenge.

     The designer had one of the highest scores for that challenge, but did not place in the top two.

     The designer had one of the lowest scores for that challenge, but was not in the bottom two.

     The designer was in the bottom two, but was not eliminated.

     The designer was eliminated from the competition.

Elimination process

The judges announce the safe designers. The remaining designers are labeled as either the highest or lowest scoring designers. These designers are given critiques and are then told to leave the runway. Once they are brought back, the other deigners that aren't in the top two are announced safe. Then the winner is announced, and the remaining top designer is in the top 2. The remaining designers are the lowest scoring designers. The people who aren't in the bottom two are announced safe. The bottom two remain, and one is then eliminated.

Episodes

Episode 1: Accessorize This?!

The 12 designers were welcomed by host and mentor at a storage facility in which they had to make a necklace, a belt and another accessory of their choice using materials found in the storage facilities. Original Airdate: October 27, 2011

• Guest Judge: Debra Messing

WINNER: Nina

ELIMINATED: Cotrice

Episode 2: Sole Searching

The remaining 11 designers were sent to the Swarovski Crystal store where they picked a piece to inspire them. They had to make a pair of shoes as well as two accessories. Original Airdate: November 3, 2011

• Guest Judge: Nadja Swarovski

WINNER: James

ELIMINATED: Kelly

Episode 3: Bling It On

The designers are given 24 hours to complete their next challenge, but Eva drops a surprise on them. Original Airdate: November 10, 2011

• Guest Judge: Kelly Osbourne

WINNER: Christina

ELIMINATED: David, Nicolina

Episode 4: Its in the Bag

The designers are matched with an eBay customer featured on the site for their unique fashion sense. Original Airdate: November 17, 2011

• Guest Judge: Kara Ross, Rebecca Minkoff

WINNER: Diego

ELIMINATED: James

Episode 5: Beach Blanket Blingo

The designers go to the beach for a challenge. Original Airdate: December 1, 2011

• Guest Judge: Rachel Roy, Jenna Lyons

WINNER: Brian

ELIMINATED: Shea

Episode 6: Fall for Kenneth

The designers go on a field trip to a fashion magnate's headquarters and discover a coveted prize. Original Airdate: December 8, 2011

• Guest Judge: Alexa Chung

WINNER: Brian

ELIMINATED: Adrian

Episode 7: Bugging Out

The designers search for inspiration at a curiosity shop to create a signature accessory. Original Airdate: December 15, 2011

• Guest Judge: Brian Atwood

WINNER: Rich

ELIMINATED: Christina, Diego

Episode 8: Finale

The season concludes with the final three designers presenting their creations to New York's fashion elite. Later, the winner is selected by the judges. Original Airdate: December 22, 2011

• Guest Judge: Lorraine Schwartz

WINNER: Brian

ELIMINATED: Nina, Rich

References

External links

• Official website