The Rachel Zoe Project Explained

Genre:	Documentary
Theme Music Composer:	Heloise and the Savoir Faire
Country:	United States
Num Seasons:	5
Num Episodes:	38
Runtime:	45 to 47 minutes (excluding commercials)
Network:	Bravo
Related:	It's a Brad, Brad World

The Rachel Zoe Project is an American reality documentary series starring celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe. The series premiered on September 9, 2008 on the Bravo television network.

The show was confirmed by Bravo for a second season on December 5, 2008. Production began in January 2009. Zoe was spotted during Paris Fashion Week 2009, being followed by a TV crew filming footage for the show. Season 3 premiered on August 3, 2010 on Bravo.^[1] The third season covered the departure of Zoe's longtime styling associate, Taylor Jacobson, while introducing a new member to Team Zoe, Ashley Avignone.^[2] Season 4 premiered on September 6, 2011 on Bravo.^[3] Zoe confirmed that the series had been picked up for a fifth season in September 2012.^[4] The fifth season debuted on March 6, 2013.^[5] The show was cancelled in 2013.^[6]

Synopsis

The series follows the life of Rachel Zoe while she expands her business and attempts to balance her personal and professional life.

Cast

Main

• Rachel Zoe, celebrity fashion stylist, author, clothing designer and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California
• Rodger Berman, Rachel Zoe's husband and business manager
• Joey Maalouf, Zoe's hairdresser and best friend
• Brad Goreski (seasons 1–3), Zoe's associate and style director
• Taylor Jacobson (seasons 1–2), Zoe's styling associate
• Jeremiah Brent (season 4), Zoe's styling associate

Supporting

• Marisa Lee Runyon, Rachel's assistant
• Jordan (seasons 3–4), Zoe's styling associate
• Mandana Dayani (season 4), vice president of Rachel Zoe Inc.

Episodes

Season 5 (2013)

Home media release

Seasons 1-5 are currently available for purchase on Amazon.com. The complete series is streaming on Peacock. ^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rachel Zoe to Launch Own Collection — People — Eye . WWD.com . June 16, 2010 . October 22, 2011.
2. Web site: Clott . Sharon . Ashley Avignone Is the New Taylor Jacobson at Rachel Zoe — The Cut . Nymag.com . October 22, 2011.
3. Web site: Bravo's "The Rachel Zoe Project" Shows Up Fashionably Late, Premiering Tuesday, September 6 at 10 P.M., ET/PT. The Futon Critic. July 12, 2011.
4. Web site: McCall. Tyler. Rachel Zoe Announces Her Show Is Coming Back for a Fifth Season, Addresses the Rumors About her 'Failing' Clothing Line. Fashionista. September 5, 2012.
5. Web site: Bravo Feeds Your Fashion Fix as "Fashion Night by Bravo" Glams Up Wednesday Nights Beginning March 6. The Futon Critic. January 24, 2013.
6. Web site: Cain. Spencer. We Die: 'The Rachel Zoe Project' Has Been Canceled. StyleCaster. 2019-07-06. 2013-08-21.
7. Web site: Rachel Zoe Project . Amazon.com . October 22, 2011.