1x1 - The Must Have

May 7, 2009

1x2 - All the Bang, Half the Bucks

May 14, 2009

For the Harper’s Bazaar mini-challenge, the age old adage “one doesn’t have to spend a lot of money to look good” is put to the test, as the remaining designers are challenged to style two dress forms, one for a “budget” look, and the other for a “bank” look. For the elimination challenge, the designers work in teams to create a variety of garments for socialite Tinsley Mortimer’s upcoming events. Operating under a strict budget, the teams are responsible for designing a cohesive look – from head to toe – that corresponds with Mortimer’s high society fashion needs.

1x3 - Trick Up Your Sleeve

May 21, 2009

Every designer needs to have a few tricks up their sleeve and in this week’s Harper’s Bazaar mini-challenge the designers need to prove they know the tricks of the trade in a “repair relay race.” In the elimination challenge, the designers must collaborate and create a unified line of coats that cohesively addresses every season — Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall.

1x4 - The Shoe Must Go On

May 28, 2009

In the fourth episode of The Fashion Show shoes really are a girl’s best friend. In the Harper’s Bazaar mini-challenge, fashion and functionality unite with an eco-friendly challenge that asks the designers to create a new print for Olsenhaus pure vegan shoes. The elimination challenge tackles a common problem women encounter – falling in love with a hot pair of shoes only to realize you have nothing to wear with them. The contestants are surprised with a trip to the international mecca of jaw-dropping shoes, the Bergdorf Goodman shoe salon. Each designer selects an avant-garde pair of high-end shoes, and must design the perfect complimentary outfit to be worn with their killer heels.

1x5 - Shape Shifters

June 4, 2009

Having an eye for detail can make or break any designer and in this week’s Harper’s Bazaar Mini Challenge, the designers vision is really put to the test. The elimination challenge this week is all about shape and proportion. Using padding and body enhancing fabrics that lift and flatten, the designers will need to help hide real-women’s problem areas while enhancing their assets.

1x6 - Mean Girls

June 11, 2009

1x8 - Ode to La Mode

June 25, 2009

1x9 - It's in the Cards

July 1, 2009

1x10 - Blood, Sweat and Sparkle

July 9, 2009

1x11 - Finale Part 1

July 16, 2009

1x12 - Finale Part 2

July 23, 2009