It's going to take vision, determination and guts. From a self-taught former engineer to a recent design school grad to a stay-at-home mom, one of these 14 unknown designers will become the next big fashion brand! Check back often - bio pages will be updated each week with new photos, videos and more, as each contestant strives to become America's Fashion Star.

Orly Shani

Week Ten- Finale!

So, I was at the Fashion Star workspace today cleaning out my stuff and they asked Nikki, Luciana and I to come back tomorrow to help out the finalists. I’m happy to be back, it’s only been a few days and I’m already going through Fashion withdrawal  L I’m thrilled...

 

Week Nine- Buyers Choice

Entry 1- Ok, this is the morning of the 9th showcase; The final showcase before the Capsule Collections. I’m feeling incredibly nervous this morning because I didn’t make a convertible jacket like Caprice specifically asked for. But I did listen to her advice. She asked me to only use...

 

Week 9 Look Books

Check out my Week 9 Look Books!  www.nbc.com/fashion-star/photos/10844 www.nbc.com/fashion-star/photos/10843 www.nbc.com/fashion-star/photos/10842 www.nbc.com/fashion-star/photos/10841

 

Week Eight-Branded Image/Photoshoot

Entry 1- Branded Image exercise. Wow, this couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve decided to make an over sized , drapey motorcycle vest/dress.  I wanted to make one of them in unexpected floral chiffon, but I didn’t find one I loved.  So, I bought an Aztek print...

 

Week 8 Look Books

Check out my Week 8 Look Books!   http://www.nbc.com/fashion-star/photos/10743http://www.nbc.com/fashion-star/photos/10742http://www.nbc.com/fashion-star/photos/10741