Fashion Star (season 2)


Fashion Star Season 2 is the second and final season of the television show Fashion Star, appearing on NBC. The season began airing on March 8, 2013, with 13 designers competing to become "Fashion Star". The season is presented by Louise Roe who replaced Elle Macpherson. Celebrity mentors were Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie, and John Varvatos. The buyers are Caprice Willard for Macy's, Terron Schaefer for Saks Fifth Avenue, and Erika DeSalvatore for Express.
Unlike the first season, this season the mentors focused on four designers each.

Designers

Source:
DesignerAgePlace of ResidenceFinish Position
Hunter Bell32Florence, South Carolina1st
Cassandra Hobbins31Edmonton, Canada2nd
Daniel Silverstein24Brooklyn, New York3rd
Garrett Gerson
JesseRay Vasquez		32
28		Malibu, California4th
Silvia Argüello38Milan, Italy5th
Johana Hernandez26Compton, California6th
Amber Perley30Austin, Texas7th
Brandon ScottLos Angeles, California8th
Priscilla Barroso31Austin, Texas9th
David AppelLos Angeles, California10th
Tori NichelNew York City, New York11th
Bret Young37Los Angeles, California12th

Season progress

Contestant sold to Macy's for the first time.

Contestant sold to Saks for the first time.

Contestant sold to Express for the first time.

Contestant has sold to all three buyers.
;Legend
;Results

Episodes

Episode 1: Showstoppers

Original Airdate: March 8, 2013
In their first challenge, the designers will be asked to design and create a must-have, one-of-a-kind show-stopping garment!
Original Airdate: March 15, 2013
If there's one known in fashion, it's that sex sells, so this week, the designers are being challenged to create their sexiest piece.
Original Airdate: March 22, 2013
This week's challenge: the mentors are helping their teams create pieces that fit every body type.
Original Airdate: March 29, 2013
The designers must work in teams to create unique summer looks for the Macy's, Saks and Express buyers. Team John chose Tropical Paradise, Team Jessica chose Pool Party, and Team Nicole chose Summer in the City as their design themes.
Original Airdate: April 5, 2013
The remaining designers must work in pairs for the upcoming challenge to create one cohesive look from two separate garments despite style and personality clashes; the pair with the highest bid from the buyers are granted immunity from elimination.
Original Airdate: April 12, 2013
The buyers step in to work one-on-one with the remaining designers to help guide them in the process of preparing new pieces; after consultations with the buyers, some designers are left reeling and worried about what they're looking for.
Original Airdate: April 19, 2013
The remaining designers must work together in pairs to direct their own photo shoot for a Fiat advertisement that showcases their latest piece; the participants must interpret what a 'big night on town' means and create a garment accordingly. Both people on the winning team will each receive a Fiat car.
Original Airdate: April 26, 2013
The remaining designers are tasked with creating two unisex outfits that would work well on both male and female buyers that boast current fashion trends; after several end up in tears during a rough week, the sixth participant is sent home.
Original Airdate: May 3, 2013
The final four designers are challenged with updating an old fashion trend reminiscent of years ago for the current spring/summer season, after which they get the chance to specifically choose a decade and create two new pieces for modern times.
Original Airdate: May 10, 2013
The remaining three contestants are tasked with creating separate showcases consisting of three garments for each of the retailers. The designer that can meet the needs of Macy's, Express and Saks Fifth Avenue will be named America's new "Fashion Star" and receive a capsule collection in each of the stores.