Stephen "Suede" Baum

Baum created his first evening wear collection which premiered at the Cleveland Center of Contemporary Art alongside other designers.

[5] In the second episode, "Grass is always Greener", contestant designers were tasked with creating a red carpet look for "young Hollywood," but were not permitted to buy their own fabrics.

[6] Suede was eliminated after making it to the top five, but was brought back to show a collection during New York Fashion Week.

[8] In 2010 Suede created custom work for the Craft and Hobby Association in Chicago utilizing a new machine, the eCraft by Craftwell.

Responding to high sales Simplicity branched Suede's collection into their UK based New Look line launching SUEDEsays Studio by New Look.