EPISODE 1
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
The designers were challenged to create a look inspired by the judges most defining fashion moment.
Garo created: Oversized pleated cotton embossed wide leg pants and a stretch cotton striped jacquard top paired with Garo’s signature low sling cincher in midnight blue leather with detail stitching and matching neck piece.
EPISODE 2
THE FUTURE IS HERE
The pressure rises as Garos team works with shoulder horns to create a cohesive mini collection that is both futuristic and modern, while still highlighting their body modification.
(Futuristic designs made to enhance the body modification fashion line).
Garo created: a stretch satin bustier dress with racer back connecting a matching neckpiece and detail ruffle at the bottom.
EPISODE 3
ALL THE RAGE
The designers were put to the test when they had to create a head to toe look in only one print.
Garo created: Jacket and pants in a steel grey and pink striped wool jersey midored to create a new pattern with matching shoe covers and accessories.
EPISODE 3
ALL THE RAGE
The designers were put to the test when they had to create a head to toe look in only one print.
Garo created: Jacket and pants in a steel grey and pink striped wool jersey midored to create a new pattern with matching shoe covers and accessories.
EPISODE 4
SURVIVE IN STYLE
The challenge was to create a high-fashion look for outdoor conditions (unconventional materials challenge)
Garo created a look that embodied the outdoors while still keeping it couture. A corset dress made of rope and bungee cords with fishing lure embellishment.
EPISODE 5
HIGH FASHION TO HIGH STREET
Top two
The challenge was to create a new version of street wear that will inspire the current generation and generations to come. Garo truly embodied the future of streetwear.
Garment description: a three piece look made of tweed printed canvas. Features a rib knit collared keyhole jacket with a front zip and pleated gaucho pants with a matching rib knit cincher belt.
EPISODE 6
POWER PLAY
Top 2
For this challenge Garo embraced fashion and technology to create an incredible Fashion editor meets dominatrix look.
Garment description: Corseted overcoat in deep orange suede , black leather and grey leather lined in cashmere wool gloves pvc and booties Underdress lava red cotton jersey.
EPISODE 7
ELEGANCE IS THE NEW BLACK
The challenge was to create a look that embraces elegance while complimenting their selected handbag (elegance is the new black).
“I get the girl that everybody’s afraid to get, she is tall she’s a curvy girl, but I’m going to give Kate the best runway she’s ever had” Garo
“My model, she’s a beautiful curvy woman, she just needs her curves enhanced and hugged in just the right way” Garo
Garment description: a silk jersey draped corset dress with stingray embossed leather details.
EPISODE 8
BLAME IT ON RIO
The challenge was to create their own stories, working in teams to create a mini collection of three looks for celebrity Morena Baccarin client’s upcoming vacation. The three looks included: beachwear, daywear, and evening wear. Keeping in mind Morena’s love for bright colors and prints.
Garos idea for his evening wear design was to create “a diaphanous dress pleated at the shoulder that has a keyhole in the back. A cincher belt is going to come through and have the back flow out so when she walks and enters the room, she has this beautiful fabric flowing by.”
Garment description: Georgette flowing cape dress with a coral leather narrow cincher belt with detail stitching coordinated with matching envelope clutch.
EPISODE 9
THE STITCH IS BACK
Winning look
The challenge was to come up with an Elton John inspired look that would work in the movie Rocketman with costume design by Julian Day a guest judge for this challenge.
Garo designed a Massive high collar, moon boots, a head to toe ensemble in silver, white, and black, and a bedazzled jockstrap.
Garment description: fully crystal embellished Elton john inspired ensemble with skull cap, booster boots, corset, and high collar
EPISODE 10
WHAT DO YOU CARE ABOUT
“Turning fashion into a statement” what do you stand for? The challenge was to make a high fashion interpretation of a cause that they care about, turned into a statement look.
Garo’s cause was save the bees a cause he has always been very passionate about! “Without bees we have nothing”
Garment description: Yellow cotton stretch corset dress with white and black detail stitching with black mirror detail neck piece.
EPISODE 11
NEW YORK CITY OF DREAMS
Making high fashion more inclusive, the designers make the working women of New York City the dress of their dreams.
“I’ve never had anything made for me, and I think he designed my dress perfectly for me.” - Debra Watts
Garment description: heliotrope bustier dress with sequin detail and removable chiffon cape
EPISODE 12
THE ART OF FASHION
For this challenge the designers had to create their version of an experiential fashion show. Their room and garment design showed the judges who they are as designers.
Intergalactic changing station in the year 2060. Garos model had interactive hands styling her and giving her the things she needs, like champagne of course!
Garo created a totally transformable look, the neckpiece comes off, the cincher comes off, and the skirt comes off.
“The most elegant wearable and futuristic piece that we’ve seen from you”- Elaine Welteroth
Garment description: Basket weave knit gown with matching gauntlets and a removable and transformable lampshade overskirt. Stingray embossed leather cincher belt and matching leather neckpiece.
EPISODE 13
one elle of a day
The final four! The designers were given five months to create a collection of ten looks. For the final challenge Nina Garcia gives each of the designers two days to create an eleventh look that goes with their collection. She challenges Garo to create a full tailored suit in 14 hours.
Garments description:
Dress 1: A holographic sequin dress with built in cincher and off the shoulder lilac grey leather detailing.
Dress 2: Removable grey iridescent asymmetric pleated lurex caftan with a nebula blue corset dress.
Dress 3: Lilac grey stretch wool jacket and pant inspired by the victorian era and the 70’s meets futurism.
finale collection
black hole jumpsuit and cincher
A flashy and fabulous deep V jumpsuit with matching wired V cincher belt in the signature black hole sheer knit lurex fabric.
cosmic trench coat and black hole dress
A stunning darkened hunter green distressed satin trench coat with black leather detailing and swirl cuff paired with a high neck mini dress in the black hole knit lurex fabric with a spacey lace overlay.
night in the galaxy ensemble
This is an Ankh inspired neckline halter corset in stretch flat micro sequin structured with boning to give maximum support. It is fully lined in stretch silk. The pants are in the same fabric, silk lined and are high waisted with front pockets.
the ankh hoodie
This thick luxurious sweater knit dress is engineered to show the ancient Egyptian symbol of life, the Ankh on the front and back. It has a full shawl style hood and side pockets. It is lined in silk jersey.
transformable haftan with matching corset dress
Start the party in the full look with this flowy pleated ‘Halftan’ in cosmic lurex chiffon, and when you feel like showing a little more skin snap it off and show off your snatched waist in this teal stretch crepe corset dress with a double tier skirt and not so sweetheart neckline.
the cosmic cocktail dress
This cocktail dress is perfect for any occasion and flattering on any body size. This dress is made of the signature cosmic lurex with lavender grey leather details around the neck and armholes and charcoal silk lining. It has a matching straight across cincher belt out of the same shimmer fabric. Translates beautifully to bridal in cream or white leather with silver or gold shimmer silk fabric.
celestial white ensemble
This stunning ensemble features diamond white wide leg pants in sponge wool crepe with matching crescent capelet in cotton silk with silk lining. Paired with a high neck crop top in silky spun thermal polyurethane.
crystal moonlight
You will shine through the night in this deep v wired corset gown out of luxurious champaign lame’ complete with hand beaded celestial body bling with Swarovski crystals in crystal moonlight and nightshade.
galactic cowl corset dress
This sculpted cowl corset dress in metallic gunmetal coated silk perfectly hugs every curve and drapes over the body seamlessly to accentuate any body type.
the ankh gown and galaxy gloves
The culmination of the collection, the Ankh symbol inspired neckline gown out of metallic gold and gunmetal brocade with matching wet look metallic gloves embellished by Noemi Csaba with Swarovski crystals and crystal spikes throughout the gloves and on the shoulders, high hip, and neckline of the gown in Golden Shadow, Crystal Honey and Black Diamond Shimmer complete with custom Nails by Unicorns Poop Glitter.