Fashion Star season 2

*Fashion Star*
Fashion Star
Season 2
Release
Original network	NBC
Original release	March 8 –; May 10, 2013
Season chronology
	← Previous; Season 1

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,^[1] Terron Schaefer for Saks Fifth Avenue, and Erika DeSalvatore for Express.^[2]

Unlike the first season, this season the mentors focused on four designers each.

Designers

Source:^[3]

Designer	Age	Place of Residence	Finish Position
Hunter Bell	32	Florence, South Carolina	1st
Cassandra Hobbins	31	Edmonton, Canada	2nd
Daniel Silverstein	24	Brooklyn, New York	3rd
Garrett Gerson JesseRay Vasquez	32 28	Malibu, California	4th
Silvia Argüello	38	Milan, Italy	5th
Johana Hernandez	26	Compton, California	6th
Amber Perley	30	Austin, Texas	7th
Brandon Scott		Los Angeles, California	8th
Priscilla Barroso	31	Austin, Texas	9th
David Appel		Los Angeles, California	10th
Tori Nichel		New York City, New York	11th
Bret Young	37	Los Angeles, California	12th

Season progress

Elimination Chart
Designer	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Finale	Money Earned
Hunter Bell	SOLD²	SOLD³	SOLD	SOLD¹⁴	SOLD	SOLD	SOLD	BTM2	SOLD	WINNER	$4,160,000
Cassandra Hobbins	SAFE	SOLD²	SOLD³	SOLD	SOLD¹⁴	SOLD	BTM 2	SOLD	SOLD	RUNNER UP	$695,000
Daniel Silverstein	SOLD²	SOLD¹	SAFE	SAFE	SOLD	BTM 3	SOLD³⁴	SOLD	SOLD	2ND RUNNER UP	$925,000
Garrett Gerson JesseRay Vasquez	BTM 2	SOLD¹	SOLD²	SOLD	SOLD	BTM 3	SOLD³⁴	SOLD	OUT		$695,000
Silvia Argüello	SOLD²	SOLD	SOLD¹	SOLD	SOLD³⁴	SOLD	SOLD	OUT			$855,000
Johana Hernandez	SOLD¹	SOLD³	BTM 3	SOLD	SOLD²⁴	SOLD	OUT				$670,000
Amber Perley	SOLD³	SOLD	SOLD²	BTM 2	BTM 2	OUT					$440,000
Brandon Scott	SOLD¹	SAFE	SOLD	SOLD³	OUT						$300,000
Priscilla Barroso	SOLD¹	SAFE	BTM 3	OUT							$80,000
David Appel	SAFE	BTM 2	OUT								$0
Tori Nichel	SAFE	OUT									$0
Bret Young	OUT										$0

^1 Contestant sold to Macy's for the first time.
^2 Contestant sold to Saks for the first time.
^3 Contestant sold to Express for the first time.
^4 Contestant has sold to all three buyers.

Legend: Lavender background means that the designer is part of team Nicole; Brown background means that the designer is part of team Jessica; Gray background means that the designer is part of team John
Results: Blue background and ADV means that the designer made a sale and advanced to the final.; Dark blue background and WINNER means that the designer advanced to the final and won the competition.; Green background and SOLD means that the designer made a sale and was safe for the week.; Plum background and 2ND RUNNER-UP means that the designer advanced to the final, but did not win the competition.; Lime green background and RUNNER-UP means that the designer advanced to the final, but did not win the competition.; Gold background and SAVED means that the designer was one of the bottom three/four designers for the week, but was saved by the mentors.; Orange background and BTM 2/3 means that the designer was one of the bottom two/three designers for the week, but was not eliminated.; Coral background and OUT means that the designer did not make a sale and was eliminated from the competition.; Fuchsia background and BTM2 means that the designer made a sale, but was still put up for the bottom two.; Red background and OUT means that the designer made a sale, but was eliminated.

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!

Buyers	Contestants
	Team Nicole				Team John				Team Jessica
	Priscilla	Johana	Daniel	Bret	Silvia	Amber	Cassandra	Brandon	Tori	Hunter	Garrett JesseRay	David
Macy's	$80,000	$55,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	$70,000	No offer	$120,000	No offer	$50,000	No offer	No offer
Saks Fifth Avenue	No offer	No offer	$150,000	No offer	$75,000	$75,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	$200,000	No offer	No offer
Express	No offer	$50,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	$175,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	$200,000	No offer	No offer

Top sale: $200,000 (Hunter for Saks Fifth Avenue)
Out: Bret Young

Episode 2: Sex Sells

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.

Buyers	Contestants
	Team Nicole			Team John				Team Jessica
	Priscilla	Johana	Daniel	Silvia	Amber	Cassandra	Brandon	Tori	Hunter	Garrett JesseRay	David
Macy's	No offer	$110,000	$95,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	No offer	No offer	No offer	$140,000	No offer
Saks Fifth Avenue	No offer	No offer	No offer	$50,000	No offer	$55,000	No offer	No offer	$50,000	$50,000	No offer
Express	No offer	$125,000	$60,000	No offer	$60,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	$75,000	$125,000	No offer

Top sale: $140,000 (Garrett & JesseRay for Macy's)
Out: Tori Nichel

Episode 3: Something for Everyone

Original Airdate: March 22, 2013

This week's challenge: the mentors are helping their teams create pieces that fit every body type.

Buyers	Contestants
	Team Nicole			Team John				Team Jessica
	Priscilla	Johana	Daniel	Silvia	Amber	Cassandra	Brandon	Hunter	Garrett JesseRay	David
Macy's	No offer	No offer	No offer	$80,000	No offer	$100,000	$80,000	No offer	$50,000	No offer
Saks Fifth Avenue	No offer	No offer	No offer	No offer	$55,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	$55,000	No offer
Express	No offer	No offer	No offer	No offer	$50,000	$110,000	$75,000	$60,000	No offer	No offer

Top sale: $110,000 (Cassandra for Express)
Out: David Appel

Episode 4: It's Getting Hot in Here

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.

Buyers	Contestants
	Team Nicole			Team John				Team Jessica
	Priscilla	Johana	Daniel	Silvia	Amber	Cassandra	Brandon	Hunter	Garrett JesseRay
Macy's	No offer	$80,000	No offer	$50,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	$110,000	$60,000
Saks Fifth Avenue	No offer	$55,000	No offer	$75,000	No offer	$55,000	No offer	$100,000	$55,000
Express	No offer	$100,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	$75,000	$50,000	No offer	No offer

Top sale: $110,000 (Hunter for Macy's)
Out: Priscilla Barroso

Episode 5: It Takes Two

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.

Buyers	Contestants
	Team Nicole		Team John				Team Jessica
	Johana	Daniel	Silvia	Amber	Cassandra	Brandon	Hunter	Garrett JesseRay
Macy's	$120,000	$50,000	No offer	No offer	$70,000	$50,000	No offer	$50,000
Saks Fifth Avenue	$175,000	$180,000	$70,000	$150,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	No offer
Express	No offer	No offer	$100,000	$50,000	No offer	No offer	$55,000	No offer
Combined	$355,000		$250,000		$120,000		$105,000

Top sale: $180,000 (Daniel for Saks)
Top team: $355,000 (Daniel and Johana for Saks)
Out: Brandon Scott

Episode 6: Buyer's Choice

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.

Buyers	Contestants
	Team Nicole		Team John			Team Jessica
	Johana	Daniel	Silvia	Amber	Cassandra	Hunter	Garrett JesseRay
Macy's	$165,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	$175,000	$200,000	No offer
Saks Fifth Avenue	No offer	No offer	$200,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	No offer
Express	$160,000	No offer	$55,000	No offer	$150,000	$175,000	No offer

Top sale: $200,000 (Hunter for Macy's and Silvia for Saks)
Out: Amber

Episode 7: Night Out on the Town

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.

Buyers	Contestants
	Team Nicole		Team John		Team Jessica
	Johana	Daniel	Silvia	Cassandra	Hunter	Garrett JesseRay
Macy's	$50,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	$60,000	$60,000
Saks Fifth Avenue	No offer	$155,000	$70,000	No offer	No offer	No offer
Express	No offer	$175,000	$175,000	No offer	No offer	$65,000

Top sale: $175,000 (Daniel for Express and Silvia for Express)
Out: Johana
Winner of Photo Challenge: Johana & Daniel

Episode 8: His and Hers

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.

Buyers	Contestants
	Team Nicole		Team John				Team Jessica
	Daniel (His)	Daniel (Hers)	Silvia (His)	Silvia (Hers)	Cassandra (His)	Cassandra (Hers)	Hunter (His)	Hunter (Hers)	Garrett JesseRay (His)	Garrett JesseRay (Hers)
Macy's	No offer	No offer	No offer	No offer	No offer	$50,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	$200,000
Saks Fifth Avenue	No offer	No offer	No offer	$100,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	No offer	No offer	$200,000
Express	$75,000	$125,000	No offer	No offer	$60,000	No offer	No offer	No offer	No offer	$160,000

Top sale: $200,000 (Garrett & JesseRay for Macy's)
Out: Silvia

Episode 9: Trending Now-and-Then

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.

Buyers	Contestants
	Team Nicole		Team John		Team Jessica
	Daniel	Daniel	Cassandra	Cassandra	Hunter	Hunter	Garrett JesseRay	Garrett JesseRay
Macy's	No offer	No offer	$50,000	No offer	$60,000	No offer	No offer	$70,000
Saks Fifth Avenue	$50,000	$75,000	No offer	No offer	$200,000	$200,000	$55,000	No offer
Express	No offer	No offer	No offer	$50,000	$50,000	$200,000	No offer	No offer

Top sale: $200,000 (Hunter for Saks and Hunter for Express)
Out: Garrett & JesseRay

Episode 10: Finale

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.

Winner: Hunter Bell
Runners-up: Cassandra Hobbins and Daniel Silverstein

Ratings

#	Episode	Air Date	18-49 (Rating/Share)	Viewers (million)
1	"Showstoppers"	March 8, 2013	0.8/3	3.03^[4]
2	"Sex Sells"	March 15, 2013	0.8/3	2.96^[5]
3	"Something for Everyone"	March 22, 2013	0.7/2	2.89^[6]
4	"It's Getting Hot in Here"	March 29, 2013	0.7/3	2.84^[7]
5	"It Takes Two"	April 5, 2013	0.6/2	2.61^[8]
6	"Buyer's Choice"	April 12, 2013	0.8/3	2.95^[9]
7	"Night Out on The Town"	April 19, 2013	2.6/3	10.47^[10]
8	"His and Hers"	April 26, 2013	0.7/2	2.92^[11]
9	"Trending Now-and-Then"	May 3, 2013	0.7/3	2.76^[12]
10	"Finale"	May 10, 2013	0.5/2	2.42^[13]

References

^ Saunders, Cherie (March 20, 2012). "Macy's' Caprice Willard on Selling 'Fashion Star' Winners the Next Day". Electronic Urban Report. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
^ Feitelberg, Rosemary (February 27, 2013). "Express Signs Up for Second Season of 'Fashion Star'". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
^ "Designers". NBC.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.
^ Bibel, Sara (March 9, 2013). "TV Ratings Friday: 'Grimm' Solid, 'Golden Boy' Sinks,'Fashion Star' Debuts Low, ' Nikita' Up, as 'Shark Tank' Wins Night". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 12, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
^ Kondolojy, Amanda (March 16, 2013). "TV Ratings Friday: 'Touch', 'Grimm' and 'Last Man Standing' Down + 'Nikita' & 'Blue Bloods' Rise". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 18, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
^ Bibel, Sara (March 23, 2013). "TV Ratings Friday: 'Last Man Standing' & 'Malibu Country' Finales Rise, 'Grimm' Flat, 'Touch' Up, Plus NCAA Tournament Preliminary Numbers". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 26, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
^ Bibel, Sara (April 1, 2013). "Friday Final TV Ratings: 'Grimm' & 'Shark Tank' Adjusted Up; 'Cult' & 'Fashion Star' Adjusted Down & Final Basketball Numbers". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 4, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
^ Kondolojy, Amanda (April 8, 2013). "Friday Final TV Ratings: 'Undercover Boss' & 'Blue Bloods' Adjusted Up; No Adjustment for 'Grimm', 'Nikita' or 'Vegas'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
^ Bibel, Sara (April 15, 2013). "Friday Final TV Ratings: "Happy Endings", "Undercover Boss" & "Nikita" Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 19, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
^ Bibel, Sara (April 20, 2013). "TV Ratings Friday: NBC's News Coverage Wins the Night - Updated With Program Information". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 22, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
^ Kondolojy, Amanda (April 27, 2013). "TV Ratings Friday: 'Grimm' & 'Happy Endings' Fall as 'Vegas' & 'Blue Bloods' Rise". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 30, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.
^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 6, 2013). "Friday Final TV Ratings: 'Nikita' Adjusted Down; No Adjustment for 'Happy Endings', 'Vegas' or 'Touch'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 9, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
^ Kondolojy, Amanda (May 13, 2013). "Friday Final TV Ratings:'Kitchen Nightmares' Adjusted Up; No Adjustment for 'Nikita', 'Vegas' or 'Touch'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2013.

[1] Saunders, Cherie (March 20, 2012). "Macy's' Caprice Willard on Selling 'Fashion Star' Winners the Next Day". Electronic Urban Report. Retrieved April 28, 2012.

[2] Feitelberg, Rosemary (February 27, 2013). "Express Signs Up for Second Season of 'Fashion Star'". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved March 1, 2013.

[3] "Designers". NBC.com. Retrieved March 10, 2013.

[4] Bibel, Sara (March 9, 2013). "TV Ratings Friday: 'Grimm' Solid, 'Golden Boy' Sinks,'Fashion Star' Debuts Low, ' Nikita' Up, as 'Shark Tank' Wins Night". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 12, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.

[5] Kondolojy, Amanda (March 16, 2013). "TV Ratings Friday: 'Touch', 'Grimm' and 'Last Man Standing' Down + 'Nikita' & 'Blue Bloods' Rise". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 18, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.

[6] Bibel, Sara (March 23, 2013). "TV Ratings Friday: 'Last Man Standing' & 'Malibu Country' Finales Rise, 'Grimm' Flat, 'Touch' Up, Plus NCAA Tournament Preliminary Numbers". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on March 26, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.

[7] Bibel, Sara (April 1, 2013). "Friday Final TV Ratings: 'Grimm' & 'Shark Tank' Adjusted Up; 'Cult' & 'Fashion Star' Adjusted Down & Final Basketball Numbers". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 4, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.

[8] Kondolojy, Amanda (April 8, 2013). "Friday Final TV Ratings: 'Undercover Boss' & 'Blue Bloods' Adjusted Up; No Adjustment for 'Grimm', 'Nikita' or 'Vegas'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.

[9] Bibel, Sara (April 15, 2013). "Friday Final TV Ratings: "Happy Endings", "Undercover Boss" & "Nikita" Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 19, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.

[10] Bibel, Sara (April 20, 2013). "TV Ratings Friday: NBC's News Coverage Wins the Night - Updated With Program Information". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 22, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.

[11] Kondolojy, Amanda (April 27, 2013). "TV Ratings Friday: 'Grimm' & 'Happy Endings' Fall as 'Vegas' & 'Blue Bloods' Rise". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on April 30, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2013.

[12] Kondolojy, Amanda (May 6, 2013). "Friday Final TV Ratings: 'Nikita' Adjusted Down; No Adjustment for 'Happy Endings', 'Vegas' or 'Touch'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on May 9, 2013. Retrieved May 6, 2013.

[13] Kondolojy, Amanda (May 13, 2013). "Friday Final TV Ratings:'Kitchen Nightmares' Adjusted Up; No Adjustment for 'Nikita', 'Vegas' or 'Touch'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 7, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2013.

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