Season 2 - Episode Guide

In the season two premiere, 12 designers arrive in New York City to compete for the chance to win a prize of $125,000. After meeting the judges – fashion icon Iman, internationally acclaimed designer Isaac Mizrahi and Special Projects Director at Harper's Bazaar Laura Brown - they are shocked to learn that for the duration of the competition they will be split into two teams and competing as dueling fashion houses. In their very first challenge, each house must create a complete and cohesive line inspired by the fashion career of Iman. Guest Judge: Fashion designer Rachel Roy

The designers are in need of a "self examination" when they are challenged to complete a line inspired by the inner workings of the human body. While one house struggles, the other house works seamlessly together as they create reversible looks that mirror the traveling Bodies Exhibit®. Guest Judge: Photographer Douglas Friedman

This week's challenge is to make a collection for a modern day femme fatale, and the designs must be appropriate for night clubs, lairs and other after-hours haunts. While the designers get into touch with their inner seductress, they must also adapt to some changes. Guest Judge: Model and actress Dita Von Tesse

The designers go back to the future this week. After meeting Iman at the National History Museum, they each select a time capsule containing items and accessories from a specific year. While going back in time to get their inspiration, the challenge is to create a new, fashion-forward looks that incorporate that timeless pattern, plaid. Guest Judge: Model Anja Rubik

Worlds collide and the competition starts to get "real" as the designers are assigned talent from "The Real Housewives" for a major make-under. Guest Judge: Author, television writer, and producer Susan Fales-Hill

The designers take a field trip to New Jersey where they are granted access to the lost and found area at Hoboken train station. From these items, each house must present a cohesive collection of weekend looks. Guest Judge: Fashion Designer Chris Benz

The remaining designers head to the altar, as they are asked to create a fashionable look for gay couples about to tie the knot. Guest Judges: Celebrity Stylist Rachel Zoe and Fashion Icon Johnny Weir

The remaining designers get a lesson from the Creative Director at Barney's New York, Simon Doonan, who schools them about the importance of using vintage accessories to create eccentric designs. The designers are inspired making the fashion and competition fiercer than ever. Guest Judge: Barney's Creative Director Simon Doonan

With just one more challenge left, the pressure is on the remaining designers to deliver their best work if they want to make it to the finale. Inspiration takes them back to the basics as they must create looks based on earth, wind, and water. Guest Judge: Fashion Designer Giles Mendes

There are no more fashion houses, just individual designers going head to head. Each remaining contestant presents a complete collection of cohesive looks for the chance to win $125,000 furnished by TRESemmé. Who will have the Ultimate Collection? Guest Judge: Harper's Bazaar Editors in Chief Glenda Bailey and Grammy–Award winning recording artist and Mary J. Blige