Making The Cut S01e05 Workprint <2026 Update>

Making the Cut – Season 1, Episode 5: “Streetwear Royalty” (Workprint Version) Source: Unfinished master / Post-production rough cut Run Time: 52 min (vs. 47 min broadcast) Aspect Ratio: Unmarked 1.78:1 (no final color grade or letterboxing) Audio: Temp mix / Mono reference guide track

They aren't just making a look for a runway show. They are creating a garment that must be able to be mass-produced and sold on Amazon immediately after the episode airs. This forces the designers to confront the "Costing Conundrum." Can you design something that looks high-fashion but can be manufactured at a price point the average Amazon shopper will pay? making the cut s01e05 workprint

. New Judge: Online style influencer Chiara Ferragni joins the panel alongside regular judges Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell, and Joseph Altuzarra. Key Designer Storylines The episode is defined by several tense "Tim Talks" and risky design choices: Rinat Brodach (Winner): Inspired by the "anti-fashion" energy of Tokyo, Rinat pushes her personal boundaries by mixing prints and fabrics. Her winning accessible look—a reversible unisex puffer coat—was praised for its gender-neutral appeal. Jonny Cota : Following a narrow escape from elimination in the previous episode, Jonny thrives in the streetwear realm. Naomi Campbell notably praised his use of silk organza and printed cargo pants. Esther Perbandt : Despite Tim Gunn's concerns that her signature all-black aesthetic would get "lost" in a streetwear challenge, Esther refuses to compromise her brand. The judges ultimately admired her conviction, though they continued to push for more color. Sabato Russo (Eliminated): Sabato, who previously lived in Tokyo for nine years, struggles with "designer's block". In a rare moment of defiance, he scraps a dress that Tim Gunn called "profound" in favor of a new design. Tim expresses supreme disappointment, and the resulting safe, "goth" looks lead to Sabato's elimination. The "Workprint" Terminology In the context of film and television, a Making the Cut – Season 1, Episode 5:

Tensions rose during the workroom visits. Tim famously told contestant Jonny Cota that his personal outfit was "cooler" than his designs, and Ji Won Choi struggled with self-doubt after her modular "matchy-matchy" looks were questioned. This forces the designers to confront the "Costing Conundrum