Ep 3. Surprise Me

The third episode of season 11 of Project Runway is titled "Surprise Me". As the title suggests, the episode is all about surprises. At the beginning of the show, the contestants are taken on a field trip to a Broadway theatre where they meet up with host Heidi Klum and mentor Tim Gunn. The designers are given their challenge for the week and it includes a surprise twist.

The challenge for the week is to create a daytime look that can be transformed into a nighttime look. The designers have to choose a fabric from Mood, the show's fabric sponsor, within their budget of $250. The designers also get a companion fabric gift from the show's sponsors, who have chosen their gifts carefully for each designer. The companion fabric is meant to be used as a surprise element in their designs.

The designers have to work within a timeline of two days, during which they have to create a stunning and versatile outfit for their models. The designers go to work, sketching designs, cutting fabric, and sewing. The surprise elements of the episode occur during the final hours of the challenge. Heidi and Tim bring out a cart full of gift bags, each containing a different surprise. The designers get to choose a bag and incorporate the surprise gift into their outfit.

The surprises include a set of craft supplies, neon shoelaces, a punk rock metal chain and studs, and even a set of Batman toys. The designers are excited to incorporate these quirky and offbeat elements into their designs. They also have to make sure their surprise elements complement their outfit and do not distract from the design.

As the designers work, they receive a surprise visit from actress and fashion icon, Anna Gunn, who is best known for her role in the hit TV show, "Breaking Bad". She offers her expertise and insights as the designers continue to work. Anna is delighted to see the surprise elements added to the designs and commends the designers on creating exciting yet wearable looks.

As the deadline approaches, the designers rush to finish their pieces. The runway show begins and the judges for the week are designer Zac Posen, actress Olivia Munn, and special guest judge, designer Tracy Reese. The models strut down the runway wearing unique and imaginative designs that incorporate the surprise elements in creative ways.

The judges praise the designers for their innovative designs and surprising elements. They also critique the designs and the designers defend their choices, explaining their design process and inspiration. After much discussion and deliberation, the judges choose the winner for the week, as well as the designer who will be sent home.

The episode ends with a clip teasing what is in store for the following week's episode. Fans of the show are left wondering what surprises are in store for the contestants and what new challenges they will face on the runway.