Sixteen designers arrive in New York; the designers showcase their best looks and meet their mentor, Christian Siriano; the designers must create a look inspired by some of the biggest names in fashion, but with a twist.

The designers are challenged to create a mini-collection showcasing the future of fashion; the designers find out their models will be completely transformed with special effects body modifications, inspired by Simon Huck's A. Human' exhibit.

The designers are tasked with creating bold head-to-toe looks using a single print; celebrity stylist Marni Senofonte surprises the designers by lending her expertise in this go-big or go-home challenge.

The designers are whisked away for a camping trip and challenged to create survival chic looks; the work room, accessories wall and runway are moved to the woods where the designers must battle the elements in order to stay in the competition.

The designers visit the studio of trailblazer Dapper Dan, who introduced high fashion to the hip-hop world by creating luxury street wear; the designers are asked to create their own take on the future of street wear.

The designers each create their own female video game protagonists with a functional and stylish look fabulous enough to earn them an extra life in the competition.

The designers are surprised with an invitation to a Brandon Maxwell photo shoot featuring Karlie Kloss; the final 10 designers will have to impress Maxwell with their take on elegance; then, they are faced with a flash sale challenge.

Stylist Marni Senofonte challenges the designers to create a mini-collection for actress Morena Baccarin ("Deadpool") who is heading to Rio de Janeiro on vacation; the designers race to create cohesive looks that tell a vacation fashion story.

The designers learn they'll be creating over-the-top looks inspired by the movie, "Rocketman," which tells the life story of musician Elton John; the designers will receive help from some highly qualified assistants for this project.

The designers dig deep in this challenge to use their skills to bring attention to a social cause they care about; Elaine Welteroth mentors each designer on channeling their creative voice for change; the designers are hit with a Flash Sale twist.