The 15th cycle begins with 32 would-be models in Palm Springs, where they attempt to become one of the 14 finalists. The ladies attend a party hosted by designer Cynthia Rowley. The season's theme is high fashion.

The 14 models move into a Venice Beach house and take part in a photo shoot about teen bullying. Later, Demi Lovato visits the ladies on set to discuss her own experiences with bullying. Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg is a guest judge.

The models receive makeovers and learn there is a surprise elimination upon getting their new looks. At the photo shoot, the ladies pose as fallen angels on the beach at Malibu. Fashion designer Patricia Field is a guest judge.

The models pose while riding a roller coaster and later take part in an underwater photo shoot. Fashion photographer Matthew Rolston is a guest judge.

Supermodel Karolina Kurkova visits the models to discuss healthy eating. At the photo shoot, the ladies pose with Mexican masked wrestlers.

The models are photographed on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills by fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier.

The models visit the Grammy Museum and learn one of them will be chosen to be a Grammy Girl for the 2011 awards show. At the photo shoot, the ladies portray iconic fashion designers for photographer Francesco Carrozzini.

The models shoot their first commercial while wearing roller skates at the beach. At a runway challenge, the ladies wear items from designer Zac Posen's 2010 collection.

The final six models travel to Italy and pose for a group photo on a gondola in Venice. Later, they head to Milan and visit an Italian fashion house. Model Margherita Missoni is a guest judge.

The models attend go-sees in Milan. At the Lake Como photo shoot, the ladies pose as statues.