The Fashion Fund

Aired 2014-01-22

In this episode, Wintour and the committee of iconic judges meet for the first time to select finalists. The Committee reviews each designer’s unique story – their inspiration and business background – ultimately making the biggest decision of these young designers' lives.

Aired 2014-01-29

In this episode, the finalists dive into the competition, starting with an intense, timed presentation of their collections to Wintour and the committee of iconic judges. The designers then participate in a nerve-wracking interview before the panel of fashion icons in which they must defend their creative vision and business acumen … before time runs out.

Aired 2014-02-05

In this episode, Wintour, Diane von Furstenberg and The Fund’s iconic panel of judges visit the designers in their studios to offer invaluable creative advice and support that few others will ever receive. Following, the finalists are challenged like never before as they work one-on-one with a celebrity to present their designs to the world in a Vogue photo shoot.

Aired 2014-02-12

In this episode, the finalists work frantically to stage their shows during New York City Fashion Week while also meeting with major fashion buyers whose reactions can determine their fate.

Aired 2014-02-19

In this episode, the finalists race to complete their design challenge projects for iconic retailer, UNIQLO – and then present their final looks at the cocktail party of a lifetime, hosted by Anna Wintour.

Aired 2014-02-26

In this episode, the designers present their collections at a star-studded fashion show at the famed Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles.