The designers are given the task of designing for each other. The looks were to be inspired by different genres of music. The designers wore their outfits down the runway; the models were not used for this challenge.
Teams (Designers names are in bold; genre applies to teammate):
* Jerell designed for Kenley (Pop Music)
* Kenley designed for Leanne (Hip Hop Music)
* Leanne designed for Korto (Country Music)
* Korto designed for Suede (Punk Rock)
* Suede designed for Jerell (Rock and Roll)
* Judges: Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors
* Guest judge: LL Cool J
Eager to give aspiring designers a chance to break into the notoriously difficult-to-crack fashion world, supermodel Heidi Klum will once again head a panel of industry luminaries, including top women's and men's wear designer Michael Kors and Elle Magazine fashion director Nina Garcia, who will serve as judges and industry mentors charged with selecting and molding the budding designers. There will also be guest judges each week based on the specific challenge. Timballoonn, Chair of the Parsons The New School For Design, will return to guide the contestants through each of their challenges.
The winning designer will walk away with $100,000 in seed money to help them launch their own line. The winner's designs will be featured in a spread in ELLE, photographed by the magazine's world-renowned Publication Director, Gilles Bensimon. They will also receive a mentorship from the Banana Republic Design Team.