The Fashionista (Season 15)

## Contestants

The 16 fashion designers competing in the fifteenth season were:

* Wade Green originally competed in the fourteenth season and placed 12th, but was brought back as a Redemption Wildcard.

## Designers Progress

* In Episode 9, Wade was told, he would have landed in the bottom if it wasn't for him having immunity.

## Episodes

#### **Episode 1501: Sky's The Limit**

* **Challenge:**  The designers arrive on an airport runway and then must create looks from parachute materials.
* **Winner:**Melissa Carman
* **Eliminated:**Natasha Massie

#### **Episode 1502: Million Dollar Runway**

* **Challenge:**  Designers create looks paired with precious jewels.
* **Winner:**Hiram Whaley
* **Eliminated:**Ricky Alcorn

#### **Episode 1503: Coney Island**

* **Challenge:**  Working in pairs, designers must give away samples of frozen yogurt while asking the samplers for words to describe the yogurt. The pairs must choose three of the words as inspiration for their designs and then create an outfit using unconventional materials won by playing carnival games at Coney Island.
	+ Hiram and Alicia
	+ Wade and Ivy
	+ Melissa and Ka
	+ Jack and Jane
	+ Arlen and Justin
	+ Renee and Lauryn
	+ Sam and Lamar
* **Winner:**Justin Hathaway
* **Eliminated:**Sam Croteau

#### **Episode 1504: Tie the Knot**

* **Challenge:**  The contestants must create a look incorporating bow ties provided by Tie The Knot organization.
* **Withdrew:** Lamar Yazzie
* **Returned:** Sam Croteau
* **Winner:**Ivy Hobbs
* **Eliminated:**Alicia Black

#### **Episode 1505: YOU Choose Your Materials!**

* **Challenge:**  Working in small teams, the designers have to use items from two of three retailers as their material to create a luxurious collection. The stores were a vintage wallpaper store, a party supply/homewares store, and a food market.
	+ Jack, Melissa and Sam
	+ Wade, Arlen and Ivy
	+ Justin, Jane and Ka
	+ Hiram, Lauryn and Renee
* **Winner:**Ka Welsh
* **Eliminated:**Sam Croteau

#### **Episode 1506: Let's Go Glamping!**

* **Challenge:**  The designers go on a luxury overnight camping trip, with campsite surroundings serving as style inspirations for this challenge.
* **Winner:**Arlen Hummel
* **Eliminated:**Renee Farmer

#### **Episode 1507: Shoes First!**

* **Challenge:**  The designers have to create a look inspired by shoes from the Marie Claire shoe closet.
* **Winner:**Melissa Carman
* **Eliminated:**Jack Read

#### **Episode 1508: Having a Field Day**

* **Challenge:**  The designers have to create a high-end performance wear for Heidi Klum's New Balance line, but the challenge time is not the same for everyone as they have to display their athleticism skills to earn some extra working time.
* **Winner:**Wade Green
* **Eliminated:**No one

#### **Episode 1509: Let's Do Brunch**

* **Challenge:**  The designers have to create a vibrant look for the Belk shopper, a modern southern woman. The winning look will be sold in Belk Shops and online.
* **Winner:**Melissa Carman
* **Eliminated:**Justin Hathaway

#### **Episode 1510: The Fashionistas**

* **Challenge:**  The designers have to create a look for the The Fashionista SuperFan.
* **Winner:**Ivy Hobbs
* **Eliminated:**Wade Green

#### **Episode 1511: Next Generation...**

* **Challenge:**  The designers get their inspiration from young next generation personalities, who are making a difference.
* **Winner:**Hiram Whaley and Ivy Hobbs (The judges couldn't choose just one winner.)
* **Eliminated:**Jane Ladner and Lauryn Lomax

#### **Episode 1512: Butterfly Effect**

* **Challenge:**  The designers are on pins and needles when they're affected by a previous double elimination. In a fashion test, they must take a risk and spin out an avant-garde look inspired by butterflies.
* **Winner:**Ka Welsh
* **Eliminated:**No one

#### **Episode 1513: Finale, Part 1**

* **Advanced:**Ka Welsh, Melissa Carman, Ivy Hobbs, Arlen Hummel
* **Eliminated:**Hiram Whaley

#### **Episode 1514: Finale, Part 2**

* **Winner:** Melissa Carman
* **Eliminated:**Arlen Hummel (Runner-up), Ka Welsh (2nd Runner-up) and Ivy Hobbs (3rd Runner-up)