These are the 12 designers looking to win $100K, a year's worth of professional runway hair styling from John Frieda Precision Foam Color & an InStyle fashion spread (the last thing in parentheses for each contestant is their specialty):
Adrian Dana (Baltimore, MD/Lithuania, GA)(Church hats)
Brian Burkhardt (Manchester, NH/Miami, FL)(Jewelry)
Christina Caruso (NYC)(Jewelry)
Cotrice (Milwaukee/Atlanta, GA)(Jewelry)
David Grieco (Watertown, NY/L.A.)(Belts)
Diego Rocha (Sao Paolo, Brazil/Chicago)(Handbags)
James Sommerfeldt (Chicago)(Footwear)
Kelly Horton (Philadelphia/Edgewater, NJ)(Handbags)
Nicolina Royale (Minneapolis, MN/L.A.)(Leather Rock 'N Roll Accessories)
Nina Cortes (Miami, FL)(Jewelry)
Rich Sandomeno (Elmwood Park, NJ/L.A.)(Jewelry)
Shea Curry (Hattiesburg, MS/L.A.)(Hair Accessories/Jewelry)
FIRST CHALLENGE: While in two storage units w/ 15 minutes to source materials, an accessory, belt & necklace had to be created.
Guest Judge: Debra Messing
RUNWAY ORDER (w/ mystery accessory in parentheses):
1. Christina (bracelet)
2. Adrian (clutch)
3. Nicolina (bracelet)
4. Shea (bracelets)
5. Nina (ring)
6. David (cuff)
7. Rich (earrings)
8. Kelly (clutch)
9. Cotrice (bracelet)
10. James (earrings)
11. Brian (hairclip)
12. Diego (clutch)
IMMUNITY WINNER- Nina
FIRST OUT- Cotrice (Dishonorable mention: Nicolina)