The Fashionista (Season 12)

## Contestants

The 16 fashion designers competing in the twelfth season were:

## Designers Progress

* In Epiosde 6, Gretchen was told her immunity saved her from landing on the bottom.
* In Episode 7, Woodrow was told his body of work saved him from elimination because of his tragic outfit.
* In Episode 8, Prince was told his immunity saved him from landing on the bottom.
* In Episode 9, Woodrow was told he was lucky, he had the last immunity, as his outfit very well could have sent him home.
* In Episode 10, Prince was eliminated by the judges, but Tim Gunn used his Tim Gunn-save.

## Episodes

#### **Episode 1201: And Sew It Begins**

* **Challenge:** The designers are asked to take an article of clothing from their suitcase and incorporate it into their final design. But as Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn stand before the designers (who were all lined up in a straight line), they tell each of them to pass their article of clothing to the designer standing to their right.
* **Winner:**Camellia Stallworth
* **Eliminated:**Jody Moreno

#### **Episode 1202: Larger Than Life**

* **Challenge:** The designers were asked to design a look exemplifying what they thought was the vibe of Marie Claire magazine. The winner of the challenge would have his or her look put on a billboard in Times Square to advertise Marie Claire. As part of the process, each designer and model was taken to a photo shoot to have their look photographed to get a feel of what it would look like in print.
* **Winner:**Xavier Rocha
* **Eliminated:**Emory Martins

#### **Episode 1203: It's a Party**

* **Challenge:** The designers are asked to create a look made from materials found at Party Glitters, a party supply store in New York City. Toward the end of the challenge, they must also make an accessory using additional party materials.
* **Winner:**Prince Blanchard
* **Eliminated:**Nathan Garner

#### **Episode 1204: Hats Off to You**

* **Challenge:** The designers must create outfits to pair with a unique, avant garde Philip Treacy hat.
* **Winner:**Philip Carter
* **Eliminated:**Helen Scott

#### **Episode 1205: There IS an 'I' in Team**

* **Challenge:** The designers are split into two teams of six, and each team is asked to design a six-piece collection for Fall 2010. Each team must select one concept and one textile of choice for their inspiration, and are given $1,000 to shop at Mood and one day to complete the challenge.

 Menswear/Camel

* **Winner:**Gretchen Hoffman
* **Eliminated:**Jan McGee

#### **Episode 1206: You Can Totally Wear That**

* **Challenge:** Working with real women who were bridesmaids as models for this challenge, the designers must transform their models' bridesmaids dresses into wearable fashion.
* **Winner:**Carlton Copeland
* **Eliminated:**Sherri Hale

#### **Episode 1207: What's Mine Is Yours**

* **Challenge:** While on a boat ride with Michael Kors on the East River, the designers receive their next challenge: to create a fashionable resort wear look in one day.
* **Winner:**Prince Blanchard
* **Eliminated:**Geneva Burns

#### **Episode 1208: A Rough Day on the Runway**

* **Challenge:** The designers are told to design a look that is their own take on classic American sportswear using the style of Jacqueline Kennedy as inspiration. After they have nearly finished their garment, they are told they have an additional day to work to create a companion outerwear item.
* **Winner:**Woodrow Sanchez
* **Eliminated:**Philip Carter

#### **Episode 1209: Race to the Finish**

* **Challenge:** The designers must create a high fashion look for a L'Oreal advertorial, using one of the L'Oreal eye shadow finishes as an inspiration. Designers pick the finish of their choice. Halfway through the challenge, they are told they must also create a companion ready to wear look. The winner receives $20,000.

 Alena
 Vi
 Carlton
 Camellia
 Prince
 Gretchen
 Xavier

* **Winner:**Vi Bratton
* **Eliminated:**Gretchen Hoffman

#### **Episode 1210: There's a Pattern Here**

* **Challenge:** The designers are given the challenge to create a textile design based on a profound moment or time in their lives. Their design will be converted into fabric that the designers have to use to make a garment of their choosing
* **Winner:**Carlton Copeland
* **Eliminated:**Prince Blanchard (Saved by Tim Gunn)

#### **Episode 1211: A Look in the Line**

* **Challenge:** The six remaining contestants are given the challenge of designing a look for Heidi Klum's New Balance active wear line in two days. The winning look will be designed and sold on Amazon.com. On the first day, however, Heidi increases the number of looks to three, and the six most recently eliminated contestants are brought back to help the designers.
* **Winner:**Prince Blanchard
* **Eliminated:**Camellia Stallworth and Woodrow Sanchez

#### **Episode 1212: New York State of Mind**

* **Challenge:** Michael Bloomberg, the Mayor of the City of New York, gives the remaining five contestants the challenge of creating a look inspired by New York City itself.
* **Advanced:**Xavier Rocha
* **Eliminated:**Alena Whittle

#### **Episode 1213: Finale, Part 1**

* **Advanced:**Prince Blanchard, Vi Bratton and Xavier Rocha
* **Eliminated:**Carlton Copeland

#### **Episode 1214: Finale, Part 2**

* **Winner:**Xavier Rocha
* **Eliminated:**Prince Blanchard (Runner-up) and Vi Bratton (2nd Runner-up)e