Series synopsis
Making the Cut is an American reality television series that premiered on Prime Video on March 27, 2020. It ended on September 8, 2022. It stars Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Naomi Campbell and Nicole Richie.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Watch it. Wear it.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Heidi Klum as Self - Host
- Tim Gunn as Self - Host
- Naomi Campbell as Self - Judge
- Nicole Richie as Self - Judge
- Joseph Altuzarra as Self - Judge
- Chiara Ferragni as Herself - Judge
- Jeremy Scott as Self - Judge
- Emily Bargeron as Self - Contestant
Supporting cast
- Curtis Cassell as Self - Contestant
- Rafael Chaouiche as Self - Contestant
- Georgia Hardinge as Self - Contestant
- Sienna Li as Self - Contestant
- Jeanette Limas as Self - Contestant
- Markantoine Lynch-Boisvert as Self - Contestant
- Gabriella Meyer as Self - Contestant
- Ciara Chyanne Morgan as Self - Contestant
- Yannik Zamboni as Self - Contestant
- Esther Perbandt as Self - Contestant
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | March 27, 2020 | April 24, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 8 | July 15, 2021 | August 6, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 8 | August 18, 2022 | September 8, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heidi and Tim Are Back Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn welcome 12 designers to New York City and tell them to pack their bags because their first fashion show will be in front of the Eiffel tower in Paris. In their first assignment, the designers must create a two-look brand snapshot. One designer lets self-doubt get in her way, while another has to make a new dress from scratch with only a few hours remaining. |
March 27, 2020 |
| 2 |
Haute Couture Heidi and Tim meet up with the designers to give them their next assignment: a two-look, Haute-Couture inspired mini collection for a fashion show that will take place at the historic Musée Des Arts Décoratifs. As the fashion show draws near, an indecisive designer struggles to stay on track, while another designer attempts to push their creative boundaries. |
March 27, 2020 |
| 3 |
Collaboration In teams of two, the designers must blend their individual aesthetics into a three-look collection for a runway show on the banks of the River Seine. One designer struggles to overcome a teammate's mistake, while another pair of designers butt heads. |
April 3, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brand Statement 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. |
July 15, 2021 |
| 2 |
Resortwear 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. |
July 15, 2021 |
| 3 |
Modern Wedding 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. |
July 22, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Evening Wear Ten designers from around the world arrive in Los Angeles, CA ready to win 1 million dollars, but to stay in the competition they must impress the judges with two evening wear looks that represent their brand. |
August 18, 2022 |
| 2 |
Activewear Champions The designers must create a two-look activewear collection representative of their brand. The winner will have the opportunity to create a capsule collection with iconic brand Champion. |
August 18, 2022 |
| 3 |
Winter Wear For their next assignment, the designers must create two winter outerwear looks that represent their brand. One designer will win, and one will be left out in the cold. |
August 25, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 27, 2020 |
| Last aired | September 8, 2022 |
| Runtime | 70 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |