The dynamic duo Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn are back in business.
Do you enjoy a reality drama series in which competitors must demonstrate their abilities and talents in order to build something unique, resulting in one of them being crowned the winner? Then we have some exciting news! Making the Cut, the popular television show, is returning for another season.
It appears that a never-ending search for the next big global fashion firm has piqued the interest of people all across the world. An idea that fans like seeing are how a series helps people establish their businesses and attain new levels of success through the panelists’ funding.
Making the Cut is produced by Hello Sunshine and Amazon Studios and executive produced by Sara Rea, Sue Kinkead, Klum, Gunn, and Jennifer Love. It is observed that this concept is working brilliantly for reality television series.
The program has its own distinct twists and turns in each episode, making it a fascinating watch that viewers can’t get enough of. So, if you’re wondering if there will be another season, we’ve got you covered with all the information you’ll need.
Continue reading to know more about Making the Cut Season 3.
Is Making the Cut renewed for Season 3?
Yes! Indeed, Making the Cut Season 3 is officially here. The second season’s final episode aired on August 6, 2021, and fans have been waiting for any new information on the series’s possible revival. After months of speculating, we can finally confirm that the series has been officially renewed for another season, so it appears that the fans are finally receiving what they have been asking for.
Check out the official announcement below:
Great design never goes out of style. @HeidiKlum and @TimGunn will return for Season 3 of #MakingTheCut! pic.twitter.com/oWVzBryDaW
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) April 13, 2022
Making the Cut Season 3 Release Date
The series was just renewed for a third season. So, the official release dates are yet to be announced. However, we can assure the fans that Making the Cut Season 3 will return this year, perhaps around late summer in the coming few months. Fans should also keep an eye out for any updates from Amazon Studios on the premiere dates that will be revealed shortly.
Making the Cut Season 3 Episodes
As stated above, the news of the series renewal has just been announced, so neither the number of episodes nor the titles have been confirmed. As a result, we cannot estimate how many episodes Making the Cut Season 3 will contain because we must wait for official details to be disclosed.
What to expect from Making the Cut Season 3?
Making the Cut Season 3 showcases a new group of ten entrepreneurs and designers from across the world who are hungry to make their companies the next worldwide success.
“I am excited for ‘Making the Cut’ to return this summer for its third season,” Heidi Klum recently told Fashion United as she further added, “I was so happy to be reunited with Tim, Nicole, and Jeremy as we searched for the next great global fashion brand among our most talented group of designers yet! This season’s fashion far exceeded our expectations, and there are so many amazing looks that I cannot wait to wear myself.”
The winner will get a $1 million investment in their business, mentorship from Amazon Fashion, and the chance to build an exclusive co-brand with Amazon Fashion and sell their existing collection in Amazon Fashion’s Making the Cut shop.
“After watching the success of our past designers, including winners Andrea Pitter and Jonny Cota, I’m tremendously excited for fans to see what this season’s enormously talented group of designers has in store,” Tim Gunn said.
Where does Making the Cut Season 3 takes place?
The season takes place in Los Angeles, with runways on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, the desert setting of Vasquez Rocks, and a rooftop of one of the city’s many skyscrapers.
Who is returning for Season 3 of Making the Cut?
Richie served as a judge on the first season alongside Naomi Campbell, Chiara Ferragni, Carine Roitfeld, and Joseph Altuzarra. While Scott served as a judge on the second season alongside Winnie Harlow. Any news about their possible return is kept under the wraps as it can be treated as a surprise for the fans to know when Making the Cut Season 3 premieres.
Furthermore, it has been confirmed that Nicole Richie and Jeremy Scott, the creative director of Moschino, will return as judges. Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn will also return as hosts and executive producers for the next season. More details about Making the Cut Season 3 panelists will be revealed in the following weeks.
Check out the official post below:
It’s time to get back in the workroom! 👠#MakingtheCut Season 3 is coming to @primevideo with shoppable looks on @amazonfashion! pic.twitter.com/qjmIimy3Ko
— Making the Cut (@MakingtheCutTV) April 13, 2022
Is there a trailer for Making the Cut Season 3?
It is too early in the series’ development phases for any trailer to be released to the public. So, no trailer has been released with no confirmation of a release date.
While you wait for further trailer updates, we recommend catching up on prior seasons and watching this interview of Andrea Pitter, winner of the second season of Making the Cut. She discusses how she knew she wanted to be a fashion designer from an early age. After winning $1 million on Amazon Prime’s Making the Cut, she now has the choice of starting two of her own businesses in downtown Los Angeles.
Andrea also discusses how underrepresented women of color are in the bridal market and explains the design she was most anxious to present to Heidi Klum on the program, and shares her plans for her new stores.
This interview will definitely help you understand how the concept of this show is helping a lot of talented people to start their own ventures and build a booming business empire.
Check out the interview below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1Qf5nHFCYA
Making the Cut Season 1 Recap
We recommend watching the previous seasons before diving into Making the Cut Season 3 to understand better the concept and how the judges choose the winners. So, here’s a short rundown of the last two seasons.
Season 1 Synopsis
According to Amazon Prime Video, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn accompany 12 famous designers across the world in this debut season of Making the Cut, from New York to Paris to Tokyo, as they fight to become the next worldwide fashion brand. Winning outfits will be available for purchase on Amazon at the Making the Cut shop each week. The last designer remaining will receive a million dollars to invest in their company.
Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 debuted on March 27, 2020, and aired the last episode on April 24, 2020, with the following 10 episodes:
- S1E1 – Heidi and Tim Are Back
- S1E2 – Haute Couture
- S1E3 – Collaboration
- S1E4 – Fight For Your Life
- S1E5 – Streetwear
- S1E6 – Opposing Forces
- S1E7 – Digital Marketing Campaign
- S1E8 – Brand Evolution
- S1E9 – Pop Up Shop
- S1E10 – The Winner: The Next Global Brand
Making the Cut Season 2 Recap
Season 2 Synopsis
According to Amazon Prime Video, Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn invite ten experienced designers from across the world to Los Angeles, CA, for the second season of Making the Cut, where they fight to become the next worldwide fashion brand. Winning outfits will be available for purchase on Amazon at the Making the Cut shop each week. The last designer remaining will receive a million dollars to invest in their company.
Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 debuted on July 16, 2021, and aired the last episode on August 6, 2021, with the following 8 episodes:
- S2E1 – Brand Statement
- S2E2 – Resortware
- S2E3 – Modern Wedding
- S2E4 – Face-Off
- S2E5 – Avant-Garde
- S2E6 – Video Campaign
- S2E7 – Concept Store
- S2E8 – Finale
Making the Cut Episode Runtime
Each episode of Making the Cut lasts about 50–69 minutes. Therefore, it is speculated that the following season will have a similar length to the previous seasons of the series.
Where can you stream Making the Cut?
Making the Cut is available to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, with the previous two seasons already available to watch on the streaming platform.
Official Synopsis of Making the Cut
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn present a fashion competition series featuring ten exceptional entrepreneurs and designers from across the world who are eager to take their burgeoning companies to the next level and become the next worldwide hit.
Overall Reception of Making the Cut
According to IMDb, the series has an overall score of 6.5 out of 10 with 1.8k votes. Rotten Tomatoes have an overall score of 67% with critics’ reviews and an overall score of 47% audience score.
Brad Newsome from Sydney Morning Herald stated that – Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn know what they’re doing, but it’s still a pity to see this series so focused on finding the next great fashion brand rather than the next great fashion designer — giving it a score of 3.5 out of 5.
Making the Cut Season 1 and Season 2 are available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.