About this season
12 contestants under the age of 18 compete in a modeling competition to win a full scholarship to FIDM in California, a full sewing and crafting studio from Brother, a feature in seventeen magazine, and $25,000 to start their own line.
Episodes (10)
1. Welcome to New York
Aired 12 November 2015 • 42 min
Tim Gunn mentors the next generation of up-and-coming designers; Kelly Osbourne, Christian Siriano and Aya Kanai serve as judges to determine who will make the grade.
2. An Unconventional Carwash!
Aired 19 November 2015 • 42 min
In the first unconventional challenge, the young designers must create garments out of materials found at a car wash.
3. Teamwork Is Hard
Aired 3 December 2015 • 42 min
The designers are divided into two teams and must create cohesive mini collections inspired by the decades; one team gets off to a bad start.
4. OMG! That's Michelle Obama
Aired 10 December 2015 • 42 min
First lady Michelle Obama surprises the designers with a challenge; one winning design will be manufactured and sold to benefit the Peace Corps' initiative, Let Girls Learn.
5. Race to the Red Carpet
Aired 17 December 2015 • 42 min
The designers are tasked with creating a red carpet look in only five short hours; Tim brings in some talented surprise guests to help the designers.
6. Superstar Clients
Aired 7 January 2016 • 42 min
The designers' clients for the challenge are the Knicks City Dancers; some designers struggle to work with clients for the first time.
7. OOTD
Aired 14 January 2016 • 42 min
The designers must choose their muses from people on the streets of New York; the judges struggle with an emotional elimination.
8. Make a Statement
Aired 21 January 2016 • 41 min
In the final challenge to determine who will compete during New York Fashion Week, the designers must create a look that makes a personal statement.
9. Finale, Part 1
Aired 28 January 2016 • 42 min
The final designers head home to create their collections for New York fashion week, and receive last minute advice from the judges.
10. Finale, Part 2
10.0Aired 4 February 2016 • 42 min
Conclusion. In the Season 1 finale, the young designers put the finishing touches on their garments and showcase their collections at New York Fashion Week. Later, the winner is announced.