In April 2009, Bunim/Murray Productions announced the casting process for Season 7 that began May 2009. On the finale episode of Season 6, it was announced that Season 7 would premiere on January 14, 2010. Season 7 will return to New York City. It was also confirmed that Nina Garcia and Michael Kors will be returning for the entire length of the season, along with mentor Tim Gunn and host Heidi Klum.