PROJECT RUNWAY.....Season 19 Project Runway: Episode 3 Halloween Chic...The Photo Recap!

Masquerade Couture--Models in "Spooky Couture"-inspired designs from Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

In the third episode of Season 19 "Project Runway", the Theme was HALLOWEEN! We filmed the season (and episode) over the Summer but we knew it was scheduled to air during Halloween so...we thought it would be fun to give the designers a Challenge inspired by "Spooky Couture"; NO Halloween costumes but more Alexander McQueen-esque Spooky Masquerade Ball-like. Many designers are inspired (such as McQueen) by more Goth/Dark/Haunted themes and so this design challenge seemed perfectly timed for Halloween...

Crystal Skull--A "spooky" accessory from the "Project Runway" Accessories Wall--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Before the filming of the episode started, I was tasked to check out the "Hai Trim & Feathers" store in the NYC Garment District, to buy "A BUNCH" of trims that I thought the designers would want at their disposal for the Challenge, as well as to help in creating a Mask and/or Accessory to go along with their look...

Trim Shopping--Nick Verreos and "Mr. Hai" of Hai Trim & Feathers, NYC--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Lots of Trims--Selection of trims, crystals, feathers that I got for our Season 19 Designers from Hai Trim & Feathers, NYC--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Back on set...The Art Department took all that I bought and set it up in a lovely "Trim and Feather" table for the designers to rummage through if they so chose to--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Designs-in-Progress Photos from the Workroom:

Part of a Top (of a gown), from designer Katie Kortman--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Voodoo Mermaid--Faille Mermaid Gown, in progress, from designer Zayden Skipper--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Fan Gown--Fan-pleated tulle, applique dress from designer Chasity Sereal-- Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Gown-in-Progress--Red satin bow-detail top and muslin bustier, skirt, from designer Prajje Oscar Jean-Baptiste--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Bat-Gown--Dark moss green organza gown, from designer Kenneth Barlis--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

One-Shoulder--Layered, draped, and multi-pleated dress from designer Aaron Michael Steach--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Pleather Drape--Gold and turquoise faux leather drape-in-progress, from designer Bones Jones--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Duchesse Pouf--Black Duchesse satin "pouf" Gown, from designer Octavio Aguilar--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Glittering Details--Sequined custom fabric detail in a gown, from designer Kristina Kharlashkina--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

See-Through--Black netting bustier dress with gathered tulle detail, from designer Anna Yinan Zhou--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Silver Column--Metallic silver column dress with see-through insets, from designer Shantall Lacayo--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Spooky Ruffles--Ruffled design from Sabrina Spanta--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Finished Looks:

Designs (L to R) from Anna Yinan Zhou, Chasity Sereal, Octavio Aguilar--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Designs from (L to R) Aaron Michael Steach, Shantall Lacayo, Zayden Skipper, and Bones Jones--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Masked Beauty--Model Cassandra in design from Coral Castillo--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Spooky in Red--Model Mimi Tao in design from Darren Apolonio--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Ready for the Ball--Model Dariana in design from Kristina Kharlashkina--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Model Ivana in design from Sabrina Spanta--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Model in design from Kenneth Barlis--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Backstage Behind-the-Scenes Photos:

Mask Up Ladies--Models backstage before the Runway in designs from (L to R) Katie Kortman and Shantall Lacayo--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Project Runway Spooky Couture Masquerade Ball--Models in designs from Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Tulle Couture--Model Luz in design from Anna Yinan Zhou--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

Spooky Stage--The Judges area and Runway for Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway

And finally...

Special Guest Judge Taraji P. Henson--Episode 3 "Halloween" Episode Season 19 Project Runway