The Fashion Show
The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection splits 12 talented men and women into two fashion houses and each "house" must work together, not only to create a cohesive collection each week, but also to produce a live fashion show in every episode. From the set, to the music and lighting, these contestants will be pushed harder than ever before as they lay it all on the line for a chance to create the ultimate collection and to win $125,000 furnished by TRESemme Professional Hair Care. This season, Harper's Bazaar's Features and Special Projects Director, Laura Brown, joins Mizrahi and Iman as series judge.
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- 2009-2011
- 2 seasons
- Bravo Cable
- Reality
The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection splits 12 talented men and women into two fashion houses and each "house" must work together, not only to create a cohesive collection each week, but also to produce a live fashion show in every episode. From the set, to the music and lighting, these contestants will be pushed harder than ever before as they lay it all on the line for a chance to create the ultimate collection and to win $125,000 furnished by TRESemme Professional Hair Care. This season, Harper's Bazaar's Features and Special Projects Director, Laura Brown, joins Mizrahi and Iman as series judge.
Season 2 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2010 - 2011
Episode 1
Iman's Career in Fashion
Tue, Nov 9, 2010 44 mins
In the season two premiere, 12 designers arrive in New York City to compete for the chance to win a prize of $125,000. After meeting the judges - fashion icon Iman, internationally acclaimed designer Isaac Mizrahi and Special Projects Director at Harper's Bazaar Laura Brown - they are shocked to learn that for the duration of the competition they will be split into two teams and competing as dueling fashion houses. In their very first challenge, each house must create a complete and cohesive line inspired by the fashion career of Iman.
Episode 2
The Human Body
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 44 mins
The designers are in need of a "self examination" when they are challenged to complete a line inspired by the inner workings of the human body. While one house struggles, the other house works seamlessly together as they create reversible looks that mirror the traveling Bodies Exhibit.
Episode 3
Femme Fatale
Tue, Nov 23, 2010 44 mins
This week's challenge is to make a collection for a modern day femme fatale, and the designs must be appropriate for night clubs, lairs and other after-hours haunts. While the designers get into touch with their inner seductress, they must also adapt to some changes.
Episode 4
Time Capsule
Tue, Nov 30, 2010 44 mins
The designers go back to the future this week. After meeting Iman at the National History Museum, they each select a time capsule containing items and accessories from a specific year. While going back in time to get their inspiration, the challenge is to create a new, fashion-forward looks that incorporate that timeless pattern, plaid.
Episode 5
Real to Genteel
Tue, Dec 14, 2010 55 mins
Worlds collide and the competition starts to get "real" as the designers are assigned talent from "The Real Housewives" for a major make-under.
Episode 6
Lost and Found
Tue, Dec 21, 2010 44 mins
The designers take a field trip to New Jersey where they are granted access to the lost and found area at Hoboken train station. From these items, each house must present a cohesive collection of weekend looks.
Episode 7
Civil Union
Tue, Jan 4, 2011 44 mins
The designers create fashions for gay weddings.
Episode 8
Eccentric Glamour with Simon Doonan
Tue, Jan 11, 2011 44 mins
Barney New York's creative director Simon Doonan tutors the remaining clothiers in the art of vintage accessories and eccentric design.
Episode 9
Elemental Fashion
Tue, Jan 18, 2011 45 mins
With just one more challenge left, the pressure is on the remaining designers to deliver their best work if they want to make it to the finale. Inspiration takes them back to the basics as they must create looks based on earth, wind, and water.
Episode 10
Finale First Look!
Tue, Jan 25, 2011 44 mins
There are no more fashion houses, just individual designers going head to head. Each remaining contestant presents a complete collection of cohesive looks for the chance to win $125,000 furnished by TRESemmé. Who will have the Ultimate Collection?
