You can bet Tim Gunn will be spouting his trademark phrase, “Designers, make it work,” when the contestants undertake the following challenges before the two-part season finale Oct. 8 and 15.
Let’s Start From the Beginning
8 P.M. WEDNESDAY
The 16 designers are forced to think outside the box and construct an outfit from unconventional materials.
Guest judge: Austin Scarlett
Grass is Always Greener
8 P.M. JULY 23
The designers are forced to think green with the help of their models.
GJ: Natalie Portman
Bright Lights/Big City
8 P.M. JULY 30
The designers use New York City as their muse.
GJ: Sandra Bernhard (above)
Rings of Glory
8 P.M. AUG. 6
The contestants design an outfit for the Olympics, inspired by a famous medalist.
GJ: Apolo Anton Ohno
Welcome To The Jungle
8 P.M. AUG. 13
The workplace can be a jungle — the designers help working women dress the part.
GJ: Brooke Shields
Good Queen Fun
8 P.M. AUG. 20
The designers let loose when a Queen drops by for the day.
GJ: RuPaul
Fashion That Drives You
8 P.M. AUG. 27
The remaining designers get revved up for their materials in this challenge.
GJ: Rachel Zoe
Double 0 Fashion
8 P.M. SEPT. 3
The contestants create a look inspired by the fall collection of a fashion icon.
GJ: Diane Von Furstenberg
What’s Your Sign?
8 P.M. SEPT. 10
The designers team up to create a garment around the astrological sign of their partner and receive inspiration from the stars.
GJ: Francisco Costa
Transfor-mation
8 P.M. SEPT. 17
The designers get their own lesson in sophistication as they help re-invent college-aged women for entry into the working world.
GJ: Cynthia Rowley
Rock N’ Runway
8 P.M. SEPT. 24
The contestants tune in to their musical side for a musical genre challenge.
GJ: LL Cool J
Nature Calls
8 P.M. OCT. 1
Drawing inspiration from nature, the remaining designers hit the great outdoors to design an outfit.
GJ: TBD
