Fashion Star season 1

After an exhilarating trip down the runway, the retailers will make on-the-spot decisions as they vie for the right to purchase and exclusively carry the work of the up-and-coming designers each week.

Original Airdate: April 10, 2012 The designers are faced with the challenge of using live models in a blank window space to feature their collections.

Original Airdate: April 17, 2012 The remaining designers are challenged to expand their brands by creating clothes outside of their comfort zones.

Original Airdate: April 24, 2012 The remaining designers are paired off with celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos.

Celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos work directly with the designers to provide insight into what makes a successful imaging campaign.

The designer that can meet the needs of Macy's, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue will be named America's first "Fashion Star" and receive a capsule collection in each of the stores.