The new season of Project Runway kicked off last night with a new cast, new judging panel—hats off to Zac Posen!—and a new twist: this time, it's all about teamwork. The designers strove to put their egos aside, supporting and critiquing each other as they created designs inspired by New York City. From an architectural jersey dress to a mixed-media maxi, Michael breaks down the good, the bad—and yes—the ugly.

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