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Fashion Star was a fashion reality television series that premiered on NBC in 2012. It was a competition between aspiring fashion designers, who had the chance to showcase their designs to a panel of industry experts, and ultimately have their clothing line sold at Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Express stores across the country.

The show was hosted by Elle Macpherson, who introduced the designers and their collections, and mentored them throughout the competition. Each week, the designers were given a theme or challenge, and had to create a collection of pieces that fit the criteria. They then presented their designs on the runway to the judges, who included supermodel and entrepreneur Jessica Simpson, menswear designer John Varvatos, and Macy's executive Nicole Christie.

Throughout the competition, the designers received feedback and critiques from the judges, who ultimately decided which designs would be sold in the partner stores. In addition to the judges, there were also two style mentors, Theodore Leaf and Stella Kae, who mentored the designers and helped them refine their collections.

One unique aspect of Fashion Star was the ability for viewers to purchase the winning designs immediately after each episode aired. This allowed the show to be both a competition and a fashion retail platform, as it gave designers the opportunity to immediately see their designs in stores and on customers.

The show's runway shows were praised for their innovation and entertainment value. Designers not only showcased their collections on models, but also used choreography, music, and even acrobatics to enhance the performances. The incorporation of instant purchasing also added a new level of excitement and interactivity for viewers.

Despite its unique format and strong initial ratings, Fashion Star's viewership declined throughout its two-season run, and it was ultimately cancelled after its second season. However, the show's impact on the fashion industry cannot be denied. Several of the winning designers had successful partnerships with the show's retail partners, and the show helped launch the careers of several up-and-coming fashion designers.

Overall, Fashion Star was a groundbreaking fashion competition series that combined innovation with retail, and showcased the creative talents of up-and-coming fashion designers.