The designers were taken to the beach, where they were asked to create a fun, surfer-inspired outfit (with an avant-garde companion piece), and were placed in teams of two. Guest Judge: Rachel Bilson.

The designers were taken to the Los Angeles Times, and were challenged to create an unconventional outfit made out of newspaper. Irina won the challenge and Johnny was eliminated. Guest Judges: Tommy Hilfiger and Eva Longoria Parker.