The Cut (2005 TV series)

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The Cut
Genre Reality Television
Game show
Created by Darren Maddern
Craig Piligian
Directed by Sam Dock
Judges Naomi Campbell
Fabolous
Funkmaster Flex
Jennifer Lopez
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Production locations New York City, New York, United States
Running time60 minutes
Production companies Cut Productions
Lionsgate Television
Pilgrim Studios
Release
Original network CBS
Original releaseJune 9 (2005-06-09) 
September 7, 2005 (2005-09-07)

The Cut was a television reality show for world class fashion designers hosted and sponsored by fashion designer and billionaire Tommy Hilfiger. Sixteen designers split into new teams each week to complete tasks, with a player eliminated each round. [1] [2] The show debuted on CBS, and shifted timeslots through the summer. [1] [3] Of note was the catch phrase Hilfiger used for each elimination ("you're out of style"), celebrity appearances, and the New York City setting. [1] [2] [4] [5] The winner had the opportunity to design a clothing line for HIllfiger. [2] [6]

In the final, three contestants, Shante "Princess" Warren, Elizabeth Saab, and Chris Cortez, were allowed to bring back former teammates to help design a window display. [7] Hilfiger chose Cortez as the winner. [7]

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