Season 9
(2011)
Cast
as Self - Host / Judge
as Self - Co-Host / Mentor
as Self - Judge
as Self - Judge
Episodes
Come As You Are 9.0
July 28, 2011
20 new designers audition in front of Heidi, Tim, Michael, and Nina. The judges then pare the group down to the 16 cont…
My Pet Project 8.0
August 4, 2011
The designers are tasked to create an outfit using materials found at a pet supply store. They have $300 and one day to…
Go Big or Go Home 9.0
August 11, 2011
The designers are paired up into teams of two and must create outfits for professional stilt-walkers. They have $500 an…
All About Nina 9.0
August 18, 2011
The designers must create a look for Nina Garcia that she can wear to work in the day and to an industry event at night…
Off the Track 8.0
August 25, 2011
After a race to determine team leaders, the designers are split into groups of three. The challenge is to create three …
The Art of the Matter 8.0
September 1, 2011
The designers are each paired to a young art student with whom they must create a painting. The challenge is to design …
Can't We Just All Get Along? 8.0
September 8, 2011
The designers are split into two opposing teams to create a five-look mini-collection. They must also design their own …
What Women Want 8.0
September 15, 2011
The designers must create a new look for their client's significant other. They have $200 and two days to complete thei…
Image Is Everything 8.0
September 22, 2011
Split into two teams, the designers are asked to create outfits for up-and-coming band The Sheepdogs. They have $300 an…
Sew 70's 0.0
September 29, 2011
The designers must create an outfit comprised of separates and inspired by the 1970s. Later, they are asked to create a…
This Is for the Birds 8.0
October 6, 2011
After being paired up, the designers must create a high-fashion runway look inspired by birds (an owl, a raven, a cocka…
The Finale Challenge 8.0
October 13, 2011
The designers must create a three-piece mini-collection showcasing their range, using New York's Governor's Island as i…
Finale, Part 1 0.0
October 20, 2011
Each of the remaining designers is given five weeks and $9000 to design a 10-piece collection for Fashion Week. In the …
Finale, Part 2 0.0
October 27, 2011
In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. They are given an ad…