The designers take a trip down memory lane when old photos of themselves pop up in the workroom but quickly are brought back to the present when they are tasked with designing their own fabric and garment to correspond to a memorably time in their lives. One designer reveals an emotional secret that leaves everyone shocked and in tears. Designer Rachel Roy serves as the guest judge.

The final five designers get treated to a night of luxury in a Penthouse Suite for all their hard work and making it this far. A prominent New York figure presents the designers with the final challenge to determine who moves on to fashion week.