Initial Setup and Theme Reveals

• Fashion show competition with $100,000 prize for winning team
• Teams assigned to rooms with 2-hour preparation time
• Theme reveals:
  • Josh & Arthur: Medieval theme
  • JJ & Simon: Famous dead people theme
  • Ethan & Harry: Gangsters theme
  • Vik & Tobi: Crime theme
  • George & Max: Also medieval theme

Costume Planning and Preparation

• Medieval Teams: Discussed katanas, plague doctors, Black Death concepts
• Famous Dead People: Considered Michael Jackson, Elvis, Steve Irwin, Hitler (rejected)
• Gangsters: Planned Italian mob boss looks with Tommy guns, Al Capone inspiration
• Crime Team: Developed murderer/victim narrative with special effects makeup
• Teams struggled with historical accuracy vs. entertainment value

Costume Creation Process

• Professional costume department with extensive wardrobe options
• Teams measured for period-appropriate clothing (chest 42, waist 35, inside leg 32)
• Makeup artists applied special effects:
  • Plague boils and wounds
  • Death/murder victim makeup
  • Period-appropriate royal makeup
• Sewing modifications made to costumes for better fit

Venue and Guest Arrival

• Professional venue with red carpet, photo booth, bar setup
• XIX Tropical Ice brand sponsorship for drinks
• Guest interviews on red carpet
• Professional runway setup with lighting and seating

Professional Coaching Session

• Maxine Griffiths hired as catwalk/runway coach
• Teams practiced walking techniques, poses, and choreography
• Specific coaching for each team's narrative performance
• Emphasis on camera positioning and audience engagement

Final Team Concepts

• Black Death & Plague Doctor (JJ & Simon): Medieval plague theme with sword battle
• Fat The Ripper & Victim (Vik & Tobi): Jack the Ripper murder scene
• Henry VIII & Queen Elizabeth (Josh & Arthur): Royal couple with twerking routine
• Al Capone & The Snitch (Ethan & Harry): Gangster disposing of body in wheelbarrow

Fashion Show Performance

• Professional MC and judging panel including Seth, Reve, Lauren, Deji, Cole
• Each team performed choreographed routines with music
• Audience of approximately 40 people
• Teams incorporated props: assault rifles, swords, wheelbarrows, cigars

Results and Scoring

• 4th Place: Fat The Ripper (32 points)
• 3rd Place: Black Death & Plague Doctor (55.5 points)
• 2nd Place: Al Capone & The Snitch (score not specified)
• 1st Place: Henry VIII & Queen Elizabeth (Lizzo and Aitch) - Winners of $100,000