Episodes
1. Week 1
July 9, 2009
60 min
All 12 contestants meet for the first time at their apartments and are issued their first challenge by Kristy and Henry on the rooftop of Crown Casino in Melbourne. They need to create a glamorous evening gown worthy of the red carpet that reflects who they are as designers. The catch is all the fabric and trims they will be using are draped around the marquee they are standing under and with only three minutes to snare what they can, it’s instant mayhem! On the runway, the twelve designers face their first judgment. Who will be in, and who will be out?
2. Week 2
July 16, 2009
60 min
The designers are taken by Henry for a stroll down Melbourne's fashion hub, Chapel Street, South Yarra and make a surprise visit to Peter Alexander's flagship shop where the man himself announces their next challenge. Illustrating his vision with a mood board, they must design at least two sexy pieces of sleepwear. Despite specializing in lingerie design, Claudia feels the pressure from the beginning. Who will be in, and who will be out?
3. Week 3
July 22, 2009
60 min
The challenge this episode is to create completely wearable outfits from nothing but materials from a hardware shop. The designers had 15 minutes with $85 to purchase their materials and 13 hours to complete their look. Paula Joy acts as guest judge as the contestants showcase their designs on the runway.
4. Week 4
July 29, 2009
60 min
In this week's challenge, the designers are divided into teams of 3 and each team member must create one outfit (3 outfits per team) inspired by a zoo animal. The designers had 15 minutes with $72 dollars each to purchase their fabrics and the total of 8 hours to complete their look. The designers Guest judge Arthur Gallan helps Kristy Hinze and the panel decide who will be in and who will be out.
5. Week 5
August 5, 2009
60 min
The challenge this episode is create a three-piece outfit that is modern cutting edge for a complete male stranger. The designers were told to search for a random male client from the street to model for their outfits. The designers had 15 minutes with $100 to phurcase their fabrics and approximately 12 hours to complete their look.
6. Week 6
August 12, 2009
60 min
The six eliminated designers return to team up with the remaining six designers to create an outfit and head piece for the Spring Carnival. The designers had 10 minutes to sketch their designs, 15 minutes with $100 to purchase their fabrics and a total of 10 hours to complete their look. One designer will be brought back into the competition, and one designer will be out.
7. Week 7
August 19, 2009
60 min
The latest challenge for the designers is to create an innovative outfit using the fresh food and packaging available to them at Melbourne's Victoria Market.
8. Week 8
August 26, 2009
60 min
The designers work with students from the White House Institute of design to create three ready-to-wear outfits for summer 2010.
9. Week 9
September 2, 2009
60 min
The designers must create a show-stopping dress that will complete the latest collection by leading Australian evening wear label J'Aton.
10. Week 10
September 9, 2009
60 min
The final three designers return home to design and create their own collection and there's one final twist in store that the designers don't see coming!
11. Week 11
September 16, 2009
60 min
The final designers prepare and finalize models and designs for their runway show.
