In this episode, a new designer, Sheppard, unexpectedly joins the company without attending an interview, sparking jealousy and confusion among the staff. The company holds a design contest for a dress that superstar Sherry Campbell will wear at a major event, intensifying competition. An intern challenges established hierarchies by daring to participate but is quickly dismissed. Meanwhile, Sheppard's arrival as the CEO's fiancée creates tension, with whispers about her special treatment. Yellen, unsure of her own design skills, is pressured into helping with the contest, heightening the stakes. The episode ends with a crucial design choice that sets the contest’s next phase into motion.