Challenge: Create a cocktail dress using only a black and white palette, incorporating all material purchased in the overall look. No leftover scraps are permitted. They are given one day to construct. Guest Judge: Designer Zac Posen. Heidi wasn’t kidding when she said the challenges would get harder. Starting from last challenge, immunity was dissolved. This week’s episode twist is more like a wrench thrown into the spokes of a moving bicycle. Heidi announces... more ›

PR 307, Challenge: Create a look for the Everyday Woman, a look that the everyday consumer will wear, but stamp it with the designer’s personal style. Guest Judge: Joan Kors, Michael Kors’ mother The first five minutes packs a surprise punch. The designers are told “make a look for the everyday woman,” and then a bomb drops. They are designing for women of their own everyday lives: their sisters and mothers! This challenge is... more ›

by Mae Ko Challenge: Create a look out of materials found at a New Jersey recycling plant (i.e., plastic wrap, papers, bags, Mylar, bottle caps). Guest Judge: Celebrity Stylist Rachel Zoe In this dramatic episode, the remaining contestants were taken to a New Jersey recycling plant (since NY dumps all of its garbage in Jersey, it made total sense) and were told they were to make an outfit out of the reusables in ONE... more ›

"Iconic Statement", Guest Judge: Designer/Icon Diane Von Furstenberg by Maeko Challenge: To recreate and modernise a look of a fashion Icon (not necessarily a super model). Despite lacking drama, the early exit of Keith Michael proved to be invaluable for Michael Knight who as yet hasn’t had the chance to share the spotlight. More on that in a sec. I think the highlight of the first half of the show was Jeffrey’s sour attitude... more ›

by Maeko "Iconic Statement" - Guest Judge: Designer/Icon Diane Von Furstenberg Challenge: To recreate and modernise a look of a fashion Icon (not necessarily a super model). In this challenge, designers who were previously unrecognised or unacknowledged finally get their chance to shine. Another surprise from Angela who is just turning and twisting and coming out with things that you don't expect to come out of a quirky farm girl. Designers clash in the... more ›

by Maeko Guest Judge: Mehmet Tangoren, VP of Macy's Contempory Sportswear The challenge posed in this week's tension filled episode is to create a three-piece woman's sportswear outfit for Inc. (AKA International Concepts), the most sold brand out of Macy's Department Stores. The designers are given half an hour to create a look. After the clock has ticked its final seconds, they are each to pitch their idea to Mehmet Tangoren of Macy's. He... more ›