Ep 5. She's Sew Unusual

In Project Runway season 18 episode 5, titled "She's Sew Unusual," the remaining designers are tasked with creating a look inspired by unconventional materials. The episode opens with the designers meeting host Karlie Kloss and mentor Christian Siriano at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City. There, they discover that their materials for the challenge will come from the museum's exhibits.

The designers are given 30 minutes to explore the museum and select their materials. Some designers choose to use traditional art supplies like paintbrushes and canvas, while others opt for more unusual materials like a fire extinguisher and a mop. After the materials selection, the designers return to the workroom to begin designing their looks.

As the designers begin creating their garments, tensions rise between a few of them. Brittney accuses Sergio of copying her design, and tensions flare between Nancy and Marquise as they struggle to work together on a collaborative look.

Model fittings prove to be challenging as the unconventional materials prove difficult to work with. Several designers struggle to make their designs cohesive, with the judges warning them that their looks are not yet polished enough for the runway.

On the day of the runway, the guest judge for the episode is actress and fashion icon Iris Apfel. The designers present their unconventional looks with mixed results. Some designs, like Geoffrey's environmental statement piece made from recycled materials, are praised for their creativity and execution. Others, like Nancy and Marquise's disjointed collaboration or Brittany's overly simple design, receive criticism from the judges.

In the end, the judges must choose a winning design and a designer to send home. One designer receives high marks for their cohesive and imaginative look, while another is sent home for their lackluster design.

"She's Sew Unusual" presents a unique challenge for the designers, pushing them to think outside the box and create something truly original and unexpected. The tension between the designers adds an extra layer of drama to the episode, and the unconventional materials provide interesting and unpredictable obstacles for the designers to overcome.