The designers get a lesson on fashionable politics when they learn about the creation and longevity of American sportswear. Actress January Jones serves as the celebrity guest judge.

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.