Aaron Michael

The season premiere begins at the iconic Lincoln Center where Christian Siriano, Nina Garcia, Elaine Welteroth, and Brandon Maxwell welcome a talented group of new designers eager to show the world their skills and creativity.

In their first individual challenge, the designers take on streetwear - the most relevant and individualized style in fashion.

Figure skating icons Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir steal the spotlight for this celebrity client challenge.

For the first time ever, our designers will collaborate with some of New York City's most talented accessory designers who - like our designers - are all working to revitalize the fashion industry.

This week the designers are challenged to solve one of fashion's eternal struggles; can comfortable really be chic?

It's the avant garde challenge! Working in pairs, the designers must create innovative avant garde looks highlighting one of the most trendy and complicated of materials, faux fur.