Designers
Source:Season progress
Contestant sold to Macy's for the first time.Episodes
Episode 1: Showstoppers
''Original Airdate:'' March 8, 2013 In their first challenge, the designers will be asked to design and create a must-have, one-of-a-kind show-stopping garment! * Top sale: $200,000 (Hunter for Saks Fifth Avenue) * Out: Bret YoungEpisode 2: Sex Sells
''Original Airdate:'' March 15, 2013 If there's one known in fashion, it's that sex sells, so this week, the designers are being challenged to create their sexiest piece. * Top sale: $140,000 (Garrett & JesseRay for Macy's) * Out: Tori NichelEpisode 3: Something for Everyone
''Original Airdate:'' March 22, 2013 This week's challenge: the mentors are helping their teams create pieces that fit every body type. * Top sale: $110,000 (Cassandra for Express) * Out: David AppelEpisode 4: It's Getting Hot in Here
''Original Airdate:'' March 29, 2013 The designers must work in teams to create unique summer looks for the Macy's, Saks and Express buyers. Team John chose Tropical Paradise, Team Jessica chose Pool Party, and Team Nicole chose Summer in the City as their design themes. * Top sale: $110,000 (Hunter for Macy's) * Out: Priscilla BarrosoEpisode 5: It Takes Two
''Original Airdate:'' April 5, 2013 The remaining designers must work in pairs for the upcoming challenge to create one cohesive look from two separate garments despite style and personality clashes; the pair with the highest bid from the buyers are granted immunity from elimination. * Top sale: $180,000 (Daniel for Saks) * Top team: $355,000 (Daniel and Johana for Saks) * Out: Brandon ScottEpisode 6: Buyer's Choice
''Original Airdate:'' April 12, 2013 The buyers step in to work one-on-one with the remaining designers to help guide them in the process of preparing new pieces; after consultations with the buyers, some designers are left reeling and worried about what they're looking for. * Top sale: $200,000 (Hunter for Macy's and Silvia for Saks) * Out: AmberEpisode 7: Night Out on the Town
''Original Airdate:'' April 19, 2013 The remaining designers must work together in pairs to direct their own photo shoot for a Fiat advertisement that showcases their latest piece; the participants must interpret what a 'big night on town' means and create a garment accordingly. Both people on the winning team will each receive a Fiat car. * Top sale: $175,000 (Daniel for Express and Silvia for Express) * Out: Johana * Winner of Photo Challenge: Johana & DanielEpisode 8: His and Hers
''Original Airdate:'' April 26, 2013 The remaining designers are tasked with creating two unisex outfits that would work well on both male and female buyers that boast current fashion trends; after several end up in tears during a rough week, the sixth participant is sent home. * Top sale: $200,000 (Garrett & JesseRay for Macy's) * Out: SilviaEpisode 9: Trending Now-and-Then
''Original Airdate:'' May 3, 2013 The final four designers are challenged with updating an old fashion trend reminiscent of years ago for the current spring/summer season, after which they get the chance to specifically choose a decade and create two new pieces for modern times. * Top sale: $200,000 (Hunter for Saks and Hunter for Express) * Out: Garrett & JesseRayEpisode 10: Finale
''Original Airdate:'' May 10, 2013 The remaining three contestants are tasked with creating separate showcases consisting of three garments for each of the retailers. The designer that can meet the needs of Macy's, Express and Saks Fifth Avenue will be named America's new "Fashion Star" and receive a capsule collection in each of the stores. *Winner: Hunter Bell *Runners-up: Cassandra Hobbins and Daniel SilversteinRatings
References
{{Reflist 2013 American television seasons