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TV series

Making the Cut

2020TV-143 seasons5.9 / 10

Watch it. Wear it.

Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn host designers who face challenges and assignments that will test their design skills and their abilities to run all aspects of a business.

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Checked Sep 5, 2026

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Synopsis

Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn host designers who face challenges and assignments that will test their design skills and their abilities to run all aspects of a business.

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Episode 1

Brand Statement

50m

Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn welcome 10 designers to Los Angeles, CA where they arrive with their first assignment already complete -- a two-look collection representative of their brand statement. In a twist, the designers must interview with Vogue Business to promote their brand before hitting the runway. One gets the win while one designer is sent home before they can even unpack.

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Episode 2

Resortwear

50m

Heidi and Tim give the designers their next assignment: a two-look, resortwear mini collection for a fashion show that will take place on a floating runway. One designer is redeemed after a weak showing in the first assignment while another designer fails to wow the judges with original prints and is eliminated.

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Episode 3

Modern Wedding

49m

The designers hear wedding bells as they are tasked with creating a three-look modern bridal collection — in teams of two. While some teams work well together, others bicker and fight to have their voices heard, and in the end, an unprecedented decision by the judges leaves everyone in shock.

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Episode 4

Face Off

47m

For the first time ever, two designers face-off against each other in an all or nothing battle. Using their fellow competitors as their design and production team — as well as their models — the competition on the runway comes down to the wire and ends with a result no one sees coming.

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Episode 5

Avant-Garde

48m

The designers will work in collaboration with iconic American brand, Levi's, to create a two-look denim collection, with one look being an Avant-Garde denim showstopper. Many of the designers bring their A-game, giving the judges a tough decision while other designers falter and are forced to fight for their lives to avoid elimination.

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Episode 6

Video Campaign

50m

The designers must create a two-look collection representative of their brand's journey for a marketing campaign video. One designer struggles with exhaustion from the competition while others struggle with the challenges of the assignment, giving the judges one of their toughest decisions of the season.

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Episode 7

Concept Stores

49m

The final three can smell the $1 million, but before having the opportunity to create their final collection, they are tasked with designing up to 8 new looks to display in a concept store that represents their brand. All of the designers feel the pressure, not wanting to be sent home only one assignment away from the finals.

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Episode 8

Finale

55mfinale

In the season finale of Making the Cut, the final designers must present a business pitch to the President of Amazon Fashion and showcase a final ten-look collection. One designer is crowned the winner of Making the Cut, receiving a mentorship, an exclusive line on Amazon, and $1 million to invest into their brand.

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Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026

More about Making the Cut

Cast

Heidi KlumSelf - Host
Tim GunnSelf - Host
Naomi CampbellSelf - Judge
Nicole RichieSelf - Judge
Joseph AltuzarraSelf - Judge
Chiara FerragniHerself - Judge
Jeremy ScottSelf - Judge
Emily BargeronSelf - Contestant

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Reality
Episodes
26
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Prime Video
  • SKR Productions
  • Amazon StudiosUnited States

Themes

fashionfashion design