Fashion Star
Fashion Star is an American reality television series on NBC, created by Rick Ringbakk which focuses on fashion design and is hosted by Louise Roe. It was hosted by Elle Macpherson in the first season. The contestants compete with each other to create the best clothes and are restricted in time, materials and theme. Their designs are judged, and one or more designers are eliminated each week. On May 11, 2012, NBC renewed Fashion Star for a second season. Season 2 premiered Friday, March 8, 2013. On July 27, 2013, NBC canceled Fashion Star after two seasons.
Details
First Aired: 3/13/2012
Languages: English
Created by: Ben Silverman, E.J. Johnston, Rick Ringbakk
Type: Reality
Production
NBCCompanies: Magical Elves, 5x5 Media, Electus, Global Fashion Association
Seasons
Season 1
The first season of Fashion Star, appeared on NBC beginning on March 13, 2012 with 14 designers competing to become a "Fashion Star". The season was presented by Elle Macpherson. Celebrity mentors were Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie, and John Varvatos. The buyers were Caprice Willard for Macy's, Terron Schaefer for Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nicole M. Christie for H&M.
Season 2
Fashion Star Season 2 is the second season of the television show Fashion Star, appearing on NBC. The season began airing on March 8, 2013, with 13 designers competing to become "Fashion Star". The season is presented by Louise Roe who replaced Elle Macpherson. Celebrity mentors were Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie, and John Varvatos. The buyers are Caprice Willard for Macy's, Terron Schaefer for Saks Fifth Avenue, and Erika DeSalvatore for Express. Unlike the first season, this season the mentors will be focusing on four designers each.
