E1 - First Impressions

Aired: March 14, 2019

Sixteen talented designers from all walks of life arrive in New York City for the ultimate fashion competition. Their first challenge is to create a look inspired by one of the four judges' "Fashion First" photographs. They have $250 and two days to complete their garments.

E2 - The Future Is Here

Aired: March 21, 2019

Divided into teams of three, the designers are tasked to create a mini-collection that shows a sneak peek into the future of fashion using models transformed with special effects body modifications. They have $750 per team and two days to complete the challenge.

E3 - All the Rage

Aired: March 28, 2019

The designers are tasked with creating bold, editorial head-to-toe looks using a single print. They have $250 and one day to complete the challenge.

E4 - Survive In Style

Aired: April 04, 2019

The designers are whisked away for a camping trip and challenged to create high fashion "survival chic" looks using unconventional materials. They have two days to complete their garments.

E5 - High Fashion To High Street

Aired: April 11, 2019

Inspired by the legendary Dapper Dan, the designers are asked to create their own take on luxury streetwear. They are provided high-end fabrics and have one day to complete the challenge.

E6 - Power Play

Aired: April 18, 2019

For their next challenge, the designers must create their own female video game character with a functional and fashionable look. They have $300 and two days to complete their garments.

E7 - Elegance Is the New Black

Aired: April 25, 2019

The designers are asked to create a look that embraces elegance, with inspiration provided by the contents of a handbag. They have $400 and two days to complete the challenge.

E8 - Blame It On Rio

Aired: May 02, 2019

Working in teams of three, the designers must create a mini-collection of vacation looks that include daywear, evening wear, and beachwear. They have $500 per team and one day to complete the challenge.

E9 - The Stitch Is Back

Aired: May 09, 2019

The designers must create an over-the-top performance piece inspired by Elton John and the movie "Rocketman." They have $700 and two days to complete the challenge.

E10 - What Do You Care About?

Aired: May 16, 2019

The designers must create a high fashion statement look inspired by a social cause they believe in, as well as a printed T-shirt that also portrays that cause. They have $250 and two days to complete the challenge.

E11 - New York City Of Dreams

Aired: May 23, 2019

Visiting Christian Siriano's own store and atelier for inspiration, the designers are asked to create dream dresses for the real women who keep New York City moving: a postal worker, a sanitation worker, an emergency medical technician, a police officer, a ferry deckhand, and a teacher. They have $300 and two days to complete the challenge.

E12 - The Art Of Fashion

Aired: May 30, 2019

The designers are tasked to create a big, bold look to showcase in an experiential runway show. They have $500 and two days to complete the challenge.

E13 - One Elle Of a Day

Aired: June 06, 2019

Each of the remaining designers is given five months and $10,000 to design a 10-piece collection. In the interim, each gets a special visit in their hometown from Christian Siriano. Back in New York, they must choose three outfits to show as part of a mini-collection in order to secure their spot in the final runway show, including a newly created eleventh look. They have $400 to create the new look and complete their collections.

E14 - The Final Runway

Aired: June 13, 2019

In the conclusion of the finale, the remaining contestants ready their collections for the runway. They have $300 and four days to finish their looks. Then they present their lines to industry insiders and the judges in order to be crowned the winner.