Suitcases in hand, sixteen emerging designers are welcomed at the TWA Hotel, a landmark of JFK airport. Working in pairs, they are presented with their initial task: to design inventive jumpsuits and cocktail attire inspired by humankind's …

The designers face a challenge: craft a sophisticated street-style ensemble incorporating animal prints, drawing inspiration from the forthcoming film "Cats." With a budget of two hundred and fifty dollars and a deadline of forty-eight hour…

The designers face a challenge: to craft a cocktail dress inspired by winter holiday decorations. They have a mere two days to bring their vision to life.

A challenge has been set: the designers must craft an ensemble for Karlie Kloss, suitable for a Parisian event, using only fabrics salvaged from Goodwill donations. With a budget of $150 and a single day allotted, they face the task of tran…

Two teams will collaborate to develop miniature collections inspired by Cyndi Lauper's distinctive and celebrated fashion aesthetic. Each team will incorporate their own accessories into the designs. With a budget of $300 per designer for f…

The challenge to the designers is to realize a vision drawn from their own family history, crafting an aesthetic born of personal heritage. With a budget of three hundred dollars and a single day allotted, they must bring their concept to f…

The design team is tasked with developing a cohesive aesthetic in partnership with artist Ashley Longshore, incorporating her distinctive pop art prints as both source of inspiration and actual textile. With a budget of $175 and a tight two…

The designers must craft an editorial aesthetic utilizing sheer fabrics, working within a budget of three hundred dollars and a single day to meet the challenge.

The designers face a challenge: to reimagine the traditional tuxedo with a contemporary sensibility. With a budget of six hundred dollars and a mere forty-eight hours, they must bring their vision to life.

The challenge for the designers is to transform the familiar aesthetic of tie-dye into a sophisticated runway presentation, utilizing materials of their own making. With a budget of $175 and a single day allotted, they must realize this vis…

The design teams have been matched with an athlete participating in the Summer 2020 Olympic or Paralympic Games, tasked with crafting their ideal outfit for a victory celebration. With a budget of $400 and a single day to work, they must br…

For a presentation at The Vessel, one of New York City’s freshest landmarks, the designers face a demanding task: to conjure an avant-garde aesthetic, strikingly original and far from commonplace. They have a budget of six hundred dollars …

The remaining designers are allotted five months and a budget of ten thousand dollars to create a ten-piece collection for Fashion Week. During this period, each receives a personal visit from Christian Siriano in their hometown. Upon their…

At the finale's close, the final contestants meticulously prepare their collections for the runway. An additional four hundred dollars is granted to each to further refine their designs at Mood Fabrics. Afterward, they unveil their lines to…