David Farnor | On 03, Jul 2022

Amazon’s Making the Cut is returning for Season 3 this summer.

Hosted and executive produced by Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, the fashion competition series is once again on a mission to find the next great global fashion brand.

The new season will drop two episodes each week, running from 19th August to 9th September. It will feature a new group of 10 entrepreneurs and designers from around the world, who are ready to take their emerging brands to the next level. The winner of the series will receive $1 million to invest in their business and a mentorship with Amazon Fashion.
Actress and House of Harlow 1960 creative director Nicole Richie and fashion pop icon and Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott will return as judges.

Now, Amazon has unveiled who’ll be competing for their approval. The 10 designers for Season 3 are…

Ciara Chyanne Morgan (Watts, Los Angeles, California)

Ciara Chyanne Morgan is a self-taught designer who took extended fashion courses at OTIS College of Art and Design, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Woodbury University, and has a degree in sales and marketing from HBCU Tuskegee University. With a passion for design, she has her own brand, Ciara Chyanne, that focuses on contemporary, elevated ready-to-wear, and she designs and consults for other companies. Ciara has been featured in Essence magazine, her designs have been worn by Elaine Welteroth and Liza Koshy on shows such as The Talk and Live! with Kelly and Ryan, and she was recently featured on The Tamron Hall Show’s “Up & Coming Designer Series.” Ciara is also a recipient of the 2022 VISA “She’s Next In Fashion” grant.

Instagram:
@designerciara & @ciarachyanne_



Curtis Cassell (Brooklyn, New York)

Founder and designer of the nonbinary label Queera, Curtis Cassell launched his brand in New York City circa 2020. He studied graphic design at Columbia College Chicago and graduated with a degree in interior architecture from The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago. His love for architecture and old movies inspires his silhouettes, telling a story with each individual piece. His goal to expand from formal wear to everyday wear is motivated by his desire to reach all audiences of his community, challenge existing boundaries, and create fashion for all.


Instagram:
@curtismcassell & @queerawang

Emily

Bargeron (Savannah, Georgia)

Emily Bargeron is a high-vibe entrepreneur and business owner from Savannah, Georgia. She spends her time designing for her free-spirited fashion label, Mamie Ruth, shopping for her award-winning vintage boutique, East + Up, and popping up at music festivals to spread happiness and good energy. Her colorful collections and “fest-dressed” designs make people feel good, which is why she has been voted Savannah’s best fashion designer for six years in a row. She is a Seventies love child at heart, with next-level hustle, who creates unforgettable experiences around her signature style: East-Coast-cool clothes with soul. 


Instagram
@haute_messs &  @mamieruthxoxo  



Gabriella Meyer (Chicago, Illinois)

LA-based artist Gabriella Meyer creates readymade and custom streetwear with a rarefied style through her brand DENIMCRATIC. Her commitment to recycled materials and novel denim techniques won her early acclaim as a designer. Today, DENIMCRATIC has expanded into knitwear and other mediums, continuing to focus on sustainable designs with a provocative perspective. Founded in 2017 at the University of Michigan, DENIMCRATIC pieces can be seen on many celebrities, including Bella Hadid, SZA, Camila Cabello, Hailey Bieber, Khalid, Alicia Keys, and Issa Rae, and have been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, and Marie Claire.


Instagram:
@gabeezinthetrap & @denimcratic



Georgia Hardinge (London, England)

Born in London, Georgia Hardinge’s transient early life and international background gave her much opportunity to travel and develop her fascination with design. Training at Parsons Paris | The New School, Georgia won acclaim by receiving the best designer award for her graduate collection. After launching her namesake label in 2010, she began to build her identity as a sculptural designer. Her designs have been worn by some of the biggest names in the creative industry, including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Florence Welch, Kylie Minogue, and Grimes. The brand was recognized by the British Fashion Council when she was awarded BFC Contemporary and FASHION TRUST sponsorship for her unique work. Her signature style has been recognized by Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, and, most recently The Financial Times “How to Spend it.” She has also been named to Grazia and Elle’s “One to Watch” lists and as one of InStyle’s “Names to know.” After the success of her first few collections, Georgia continued to shine with celebrated collaborations, including bespoke outfits for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, a sponsorship from Swarovski, and a limited-edition Lancôme bottle, exclusively sold in Selfridges. 


Instagram: @georgia.hardinge & @hardingegeorgia 



Jeanette Limas (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Jeanette Limas was born in the Dominican Republic and began her education there at the Mercy Jacquez Institute, studying patternmaking. Later, she enrolled in the prestigious School for the Arts, Altos de Chavón. Upon graduation, Jeanette received the Young Designer of the Year Award, which allowed her to present her debut collection during Dominican Republic Fashion Week. She also won a scholarship to study at Parsons School of Design and relocated to New York City to pursue a higher education. In order to develop her already commanding technique, she studied drapery at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Jeanette is currently a full-time designer and has worked on the design team of Urban Zen by Donna Karan and Jolibe Atelier. In 2015, she started her own namesake brand and has presented multiple successful collections at New York Fashion Week. 


Instagram:
@jeanettelimas & @jeanettelimas_personal



Markantoine Lynch-Boisvert (Montreal, Canada)

From Shawinigan, Quebec, to Montreal—with a quick pitstop in Los Angeles—Markantoine Lynch-Boisvert is the eclectic mind behind conceptual skatewear brand MRKNTN. With his mélange (pardon our French) of historical techniques, disparate cinematic references, and his distinctive youthful energy, Marky tells you a story that you can wear. Because having a brand is not enough, Markantoine shares his passion for creation as the cool teacher at your favorite fashion school in Montreal, LaSalle College. Fun fact: Markantoine was chosen to exhibit alongside the one and only Thierry Mugler in the designer’s exhibition premiere. 


Instagram:
 @markantoinelb & @mrkntn_official



Rafael Chaouiche (Curitiba, Brazil)

Rafael Chaouiche is a fashion designer with an eclectic personality, working to establish an exciting career in Brazil. He grew up in a small countryside town where his family pushed him to follow his dreams. He moved to Curitiba to study Fashion, but dropped out after his second year to pursue a career in the fashion industry. His eponymous brand, Chaouiche, is inspired by strong women, and his decidedly bold designs and mix of colors, fabrics, and sculptural cuts have catapulted his career in Brazil. 


Instagram:  @rchaouiche & @chaouiche



Sienna Li (New York, New York)

Born and raised in China, Sienna Li is a full-time fashion designer based in New York City. Her work has been featured in magazines and online editorials such as Vogue Italia, Harper’s Bazaar, and L’OFFICIEL. With a master’s degree in modern and contemporary literature from University of York, she studied fashion at Parsons School of Design. She launched her namesake high-end women’s wear brand in 2015 and hopes to create a sister brand that is more affordable and accessible. 


Instagram:
@siennasiyaoli & @siennali_official



Yannik Zamboni (Zurich, Switzerland)

Yannik Zamboni has a Bachelor of Arts in fashion design from University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland. He grew up in a small Swiss town with 700 people and has always stood out from the crowd. He was previously a model and then worked in marketing, but quit a well-paying job to pursue his creativity and dream of working in fashion. He is  currently a full-time designer for his brand that he founded in September 2020, maison blanche, which pushes the conversation of various sociopolitical issues and addresses taboo topics by means of conceptual fashion. His brand’s subversive content is reflected in deconstructed designs and aims to expand the rules of conduct. Yannik and his brand believe that sustainability is divided into four important spheres: ethical and moral, socio-political, ecological, and economical, which must all be respected and adhered to.


Instagram:
 @yannikzamboni & @maisonblanche.swiss

 

Amazon’s Making the Cut returns for Season 3

20th April 2022

Amazon’s Making the Cut is returning for Season 3 this summer.

Hosted and executive produced by Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, the fashion competition series is once again on a mission to find the next great global fashion brand.

Season 3 will feature a new group of 10 entrepreneurs and designers from around the world, who are ready to take their emerging brands to the next level. The winner of the series will receive $1 million to invest in their business and a mentorship with Amazon Fashion.

Actress and House of Harlow 1960 creative director Nicole Richie and fashion pop icon and Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott will return as judges, with additional guest judges — who will be revealed at a later date — making appearances throughout the season.

Los Angeles’ diverse fashion scene will continue to provide the backdrop for Making the Cut. Some of this season’s runway locations include Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, the desert landscape of Vasquez Rocks, and a rooftop of one of Downtown LA’s many skyscrapers, with views of the city skyline.

“I am excited for Making the Cut to return this summer for its third season,” said Heidi Klum. “I was so happy to be reunited with Tim, Nicole, and Jeremy as we searched for the next great global fashion brand among our most talented group of designers yet! This season’s fashion far exceeded our expectations and there are so many amazing looks that I cannot wait to wear myself.”

Tim Gunn added, “After watching the success of our past designers, I’m tremendously excited for fans to see what this season’s enormously talented group of designers has in store.”

Store is the key word, with each winner also having an opportunity to create an exclusive co-brand with Amazon Fashion and sell their existing collection in Amazon Fashion’s Making the Cut shop. Currently available to buy are items from previous contestants Andrea Pitter (Pantora), Gary Graham (GaryGraham422) and Andrea Salazar (SETA).

The series is executive produced by Sara Rea, Sue Kinkead, Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, and Jennifer Love, and is produced by Hello Sunshine and Amazon Studios. Expect an exact release date and trailer soon.

 

Trailer: Making the Cut Season 2 starts this July

10th June 2021

Amazon’s Making the Cut once again this summer, and a new trailer gives us a first taste of Season 2.

Hosted and executive produced by Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, the fashion competition series brings together a diverse group of 12 talented entrepreneurs and designers, while making the winning look from each episode instantly available to purchase from the online retailer. Season 2 judges will include supermodel Winnie Harlow and Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott, with the contest based in Los Angeles. Episodes arrive weekly, starting from Friday 16th July.

Here’s the video:

 

Making the Cut is available to watch online on Amazon Prime Video as part of a Prime membership or a £5.99 monthly subscription.

 

Amazon renews Making the Cut for Season 2

10th March 2021

Amazon has officially renewed Making the Cut for a second season.

Hosted and executive produced by Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn, the 10-part series brings together a diverse group of 12 talented entrepreneurs and designers, while making the winning look from each episode instantly available to purchase from the online retailer.

Season 1 saw the contestants visit three of the world’s fashion capitals – New York, Paris, and Toyko – and face challenges and assignments that tested their design skills and also their abilities to run all aspects of a business. During the course of the season, those who do not “make the cut” will be eliminated, with the winning designer from the finale receiving one million dollars to invest in their brand and the opportunity to create an exclusive line available on Amazon.

Judges for the first season included Naomi Campbell, Nicole Richie, Joseph Altuzarra, Carine Roitfeld and Chiara Ferragni. Season 2 judges will include supermodel Winnie Harlow and Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott, with more judges to be confirmed later.

Season 2 will be based in Los Angeles and feature 10 designers competing for the same prize, with Sara Rea, Page Feldman, Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn and Jennifer Love once again exec-producing. The news was announced on Twitter by producers Hello Sunshine. It will premiere on Amazon Prime Video this summer.

Sunshine chic! ☀️👗 @MakingTheCutTV is officially returning for Season 2 this summer on @PrimeVideo.⁠
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And introducing two new judges! @HeidiKlum & @TimGunn will be joined this season by @WinnieHarlow and @itsJeremyScott. 🎉 #MakingTheCut https://t.co/UYiKd5umfP pic.twitter.com/h5W7kCmbfD

— Hello Sunshine (@hellosunshine) March 2, 2021

 

Trailer: Making the Cut struts onto Amazon Prime Video this March

25th February 2020</e,?

Making the Cut, Amazon’s new fashion competition series, will be strutting its stuff this March.

Host and executive produced by Heidi Klum & Tim Gunn, the 10-part series brings together a diverse group of 12 talented entrepreneurs and designers. In this first ever global and instantly shoppable series, limited editions of the winning look from each episode will be available for purchase exclusively on Amazon in the “Making the Cut” store.

During the course of the season, those who do not “make the cut” will be eliminated, with the winning designer from the finale receiving one million dollars to invest in their brand and the opportunity to create an exclusive line available on Amazon.
The dozen designers featured on Making the Cut will visit three of the world’s fashion capitals – New York, Paris, and Toyko – and face challenges and assignments that will test not only their design skills but also their ability to run all aspects of a business. Judging their looks and industry acumen are some of fashion’s most recognisable and influential names, including Naomi Campbell, Nicole Richie, Joseph Altuzarra, Carine Roitfeld and Chiara Ferragni. The series is executive produced by Sara Rea, Page Feldman, Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn and Jennifer Love, directed by Ramy Romany and produced by Amazon Studios and SKR Productions.

It premieres on 27th March and will release two new episodes each week, culminating in an epic finale on 24th April. Here’s the trailer:

 

Making the Cut: Amazon reveals title and first image from Heidi Klum fashion series

27th June 2019

Amazon Prime Video has officially unveiled its new fashion competition series, giving it both a name and snapping its first stylish pictures from the show.

Making The Cut, first announced last year, will be hosted by Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn. It will bring together 12 talented entrepreneurs and designers from around the globe who are competing to take their fledgling brands to the next level in becoming the next big global phenomenon. Looks from Making the Cut will be shoppable on Amazon, and the winner of the series will receive one million dollars to invest in their brand.

Judges and Guest Judges include Naomi Campbell, Nicole Richie, Carine Roitfeld and Joseph Altuzarra.

The series is Executive Produced Sara Rea, Page Feldman, Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, and Jennifer Love and is produced by SKR Productions. It will premiere on Amazon Prime Video in 2020. Until then, you can catch a glimpse of the show above as the hosts filmed their first runway challenge in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

 

Amazon and Heidi Klum team up for global reality fashion series

11th September 2018

Amazon is developing a new reality fashion series from Emmy winning duo Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn.

Over the years, Klum and Gunn have enlightened viewers about the craftsmanship, talent and sheer dedication it requires for designers to take ideas from sketch to runway with many challenges along the way. They have used the narrative of fashion as a starting point to spark discussion and create conversation around the fabric of the stories they’ve told. Issues that have been explored include body positivity, inclusion, and diversity.

“After 16 incredible seasons, I am saying ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to Project Runway, a show that I was honored to host and help create,” says Klum. “I am incredibly proud of the show, and it will always have a special place in my heart. I am so appreciative of the dedicated fans, and most of all, I am grateful that we could shine a light on creativity and help launch so many talented designers’ careers. I’m most excited that my journey with my dear friend and colleague, Tim Gunn, is far from over. We will be partnering with Amazon for a new show, and we’re excited for everyone to see what we’re designing next!”

Gunn comments: “I am grateful to Project Runway for putting me on a path I never, in my wildest dreams, thought my career would take me! I am so proud to have been a part of the groundbreaking process that showcased talented young designers as never before. Most importantly, I am indebted to our incredible fans, they are the heart and soul of what we do, and continue to inspire us to raise the bar in this arena. I’m excited for them to see what’s next, as I partner with Amazon and Heidi Klum on our next great ‘fashion’ adventure.”

Details of their new project remain close to the vest, but it will continue Klum and Gunn’s 14-year relationship and commitment to making fashion accessible to a wide audience. Amazon promises a “fresh take in the reality space” that will appeal to a global audience who are entertained by competition, storytelling, and authenticity.

Perhaps most importantly for the online retail giant, Amazon Fashion will create a “shoppable experience” for viewers. This intersection of content, commerce, and technology is “perfectly suited to the cord cutter generation and streaming consumers”, says Amazon – and also suitable for a company that uses its Prime Video service as an incentive to boost engagement and spending on its core shopping platform.

Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios, comments: “Heidi Klum completely changed the television landscape by developing a competitive reality fashion series that was unproven and different from what was popular on-air. The show became wildly successful, and in turn Klum and Tim Gunn have become an iconic pop culture duo. Their drive to deliver fashionably entertaining, engaging and trendsetting content speaks for itself, and we believe their next iteration in this space will find an even larger audience on our global Prime Video runway.”

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