The designers are challenged to create avant garde looks that must be able to withstand the elements.

Christian visits the remaining contestants at home as they furiously complete their final collections. Then it’s back to workroom to refine and revise, because even though New York Fashion is…

In Part 1 of the two-part Season 8 finale, mentor Tim Gunn visits the four remaining designers in their hometowns to review the progress of their collections.