In the pilot, Michael Ferraro, the Lab's executive director, explained to the audience members how to participate in the live experience and buy pieces from the collections during the show.
Following the introduction, Dr. Valerie Steele, Director & Chief Curator at The Museum at FIT, and Cathleen Sheehan, Acting Chair & Professor, FIT MFA Fashion Design Program, engaged in the student conversations.
The Q&A, accompanied by videos of models wearing the garments, featured each designer's inspiration of their pieces, the thought process, and more information about personal and professional backgrounds.