The Cut (2005 TV series)

The Cut
GenreReality Television
Game show
Created byDarren Maddern
Craig Piligian
Directed bySam Dock
JudgesNaomi Campbell
Fabolous
Funkmaster Flex
Jennifer Lopez
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Production locationsNew York City, New York, United States
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesCut Productions
Lionsgate Television
Pilgrim Studios
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseJune 9 (2005-06-09) –
September 7, 2005 (2005-09-07)
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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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  2. ^ a b c Givhan, Robin (2005-06-03). "A Reality Show Cut From Whole Cloth". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  3. ^ "CBS reveals the identities of its upcoming 'The Cut' contestants". Reality TV World. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  4. ^ "The Cut Did we really need another..." TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  5. ^ "Chicago Tribune: Chicago news, sports, weather, entertainment". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  6. ^ Official website
  7. ^ a b "Tommy Hilfiger selects Chris Cortez in CBS' 'The Cut' finale". Reality TV World. Retrieved 2021-10-06.