

Discover the future of fashion in this ultimate insider competition. Follow 10 up and coming designers as they compete to join the ranks of previous Fashion Fund winners such as Alexander Wang and Proenza Schouler. Each week the designers will be tested and judged by fashion's elite, including Vogue's Anna Wintour and designer Diane Von Furstenberg, for a chance to win $400,000 and a mentorship.
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: 1/22/2014In 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.