Grandpa Fashion goes Western. Hey, it could happen!

Annie get your glue gun, because it’s time for a costume design challenge on Project Runway.

Taking note of the Hollywood setting, this week the designers are given a choice of film genres and must pick one and crank out an outfit that hews to their particular archetype, while also envisioning a character who will be wearing it. Some have more imagination than others, and some need remedial film scholar studies.

The genres, and designers, shake down thusly:

Western —Epperson and Shirin
Science Fiction — Nicolas and Ra’Mon
Action Adventure — Logan and Carol Hannah
Film Noir: Irina, Althea and Louise
Period Piece: Christopher and Gordana

It’s worth noting that film noir was a popular choice, while Western got lost in the dust. Poor Epperson, always the last to get his name called, had no choice — go High Noon, or go home. My theory on why Epperson keeps getting picked last: His name is the longest, and it must weigh down his button in the button bag.

Discuss.

Disappointed as Grandpa Fashion may have been with his choice, it’s worth noting that the designers who got what they really wanted had the most trouble. Die-hard Trekkie Ra’Mon got lost in space and made another jumpsuit, this time in lime green. When Tim expressed concern, he decided to turn it into a dress with peel-off appliqués. Worked the last time, right? Poor Ra’Mon — sweetie, I’ve seen better outfits at a Comic Con, and that’s saying something.

Vintage-loving Louise was delighted she got film noir as her choice. But banging out a negligee in black lace panels was not a good idea, as Tim explained her subtlety tended to get lost in the shuffle. I’d also caution Lulu against using such dark colors, this time black. It read poorly on model-muse Fatma, and let’s not forget, Gilda’s Rita Hayworth wore red, even if the film was in black and white.

Down on the farm, Shirin decides western means Miss Kitty’s Brothel Best, and poufs up a ruffled working girl nightmare to prove it. Epperson, however, decides to turn a cow-patty into gold, as he envisions “Life on the Farm During Wartime” for model Matar. That plotline was ripped straight from Cold Mountain, but Epperson chose a dark denim and brown leather as his main fabrics, and whipped up something worthy of Ralph Lauren, gun and holster included.

The only drama in the workroom this week is the continued asides from a rather conceited Irina, this week focusing on Gordana. “Not good enough for Bryant Park,” was the pampered one’s refrain, but since she had immunity, she could afford to keep her claws out.

When runway time arrives, Heidi looks fetching in a pair of black sequined pants. Perhaps she’s representing a genre, too — obscure German art flick. Mouthy yet useless judge Zoe Glassner is back, accompanied by designer John Varvatos and costume designer Arianne Phillips, Academy Award nominated for Walk the Line and also responsible for upcoming fall release A Single Man, which from the trailer, looks to be a great dip into 1960s style. And it stars Colin Firth, and was directed by former fashion designer Tom Ford, so I’d say she had gold to work with on that particular film.

The top three are Christopher’s Victoriana meets Twilight homage to a vampire bride on her wedding day, Epperson’s High Plains Drifter-ette, and Nicolas evil ice queen from the Orion Belt. Ahem.

Forget his vampire saga, I think Christopher's concoction bears a distinct whiff of Vivienne Westwood style. And that's a good thing.

Don't mess with Matar — Epperson's Western wonder had the good fortune to pair the perfect girl with the perfect dress. Just ask guest judge John Varvatos.

In a galaxy far, far away, Nicolas let his costume knowledge do the talking and won. Is it worthy of a Queen or a handmaiden? At least Celine's working it.

The bottom is no surprise — Ra’Mon’s reptilian hybrid from a planet no one wants visit, Gordana’s safe but boring flapper, and Louise’s just plain boring noir entry. Ra’Mon gets the “hot mess” tag, while Louise is the snooze fest this week. And Gordana gets beat up again for making something wearable and well done, but in the judges’ words, “soulless.”

Is it Swamp Thing or 'Always Sunny in Philadelphia's' Green Man? Either way, it's a loser for Ra'Mon.

Gordana's flapper showed technical proficiency, but could have used a better back story.

If I had my way, Epperson would have won for his innovative and exciting Western wear. If guest judge Varvatos had his way, Epperson’s model Matar would be plowing his farm real soon….and those were words from his own mouth. Hello, cowboy! But the crazy ice queen from the Orion Belt defeated all challengers, as Count Ro-moanovsky himself, Nicolas, eked out a win. Odd, since even Phillips claimed his material looked “cheap.” But she did add the caveat that it would look great on film.

Poor Ra’Mon is auf’ed, and it is a sad goodbye, as tears flow and we think of what might have been if he hadn’t let his Trekkie freak flag fly.

In good news, Michael Kors is back next week, and he’s angrier than ever. You never know — Ra’Mon’s She-Hulk reject design may come in handy…