In the first unconventional challenge, the young designers must create garments out of materials found at a car wash.

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.

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.

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.

The designers' clients for the challenge are the Knicks City Dancers; some designers struggle to work with clients for the first time.

The designers must choose their muses from people on the streets of New York; the judges struggle with an emotional elimination.

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.

The final designers head home to create their collections for New York fashion week, and receive last minute advice from the judges.

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.