Carrie Sleutskaya

The designers get a taste of luxury when they have to choose a piece of Chopard jewelery to base their looks around. Tim surprises the contestants with a trip to the Charles James exhibit at the Met for more inspiration. Artistic Director and Co-President of Chopard, Caroline Scheufele, will guest judge.

The competition is intense in this final challenge which decides who goes to fashion week. Just when it looked as if the drama was over, it heats back up when eliminated designers return to the workroom.

With the Emmy's quickly approaching, the designers will have to put together a look that is stunning enough for Heidi to wear for the Creative Arts Emmy's. Gold medalist alpine skier, Lindsey Vonn guest judges.

When an afternoon of fun at a local movie theatre turns into a challenge, designers will have to show their innovative side to create a fashionable look out of unconventional materials they find in the theater and a film set. Talented fashion blogger, Garance Dore guest judge.

In the premiere episode, the designers are in disbelief when they discover there is one final audition before being granted a spot on the show. The remaining designers must create a look that would give the judges a glimpse of what their spring collection would like if they present at New York Fashion Week. Emmy-nominated and award winning actress, Julie Bowen serves as a guest judge.

Designers will have to integrate the past, present, and future in their creations when they are challenged to get inspiration from Marie Claire magazines from 20 years ago, to create looks they think will be relevant 20 years in the future. Marie Claire's Editor-In-Chief Anne Fulenwider returns to guest judge with idol Amanda de Cadenet.