Rachel is in search for the best gown she can find for actress Joy Bryant's red carpet walk. Meanwhile, there is a problem within the staff as Rachel's associate frowns on a new assistant.
Rachael is busy now that it is award season, as she rushes to find Debra Messing a dress for the Screen Actors Guild Awards. But her mood is dampened by a flood in her studio. Also, having Taylor call in ill at a critical time has the new assistant Brad under the gun to perform.
Rachael's passion for fashion has her and the posse heading to New York City where they will attend Fashion Week and mingle with luminaries from the industry, observe runway shows and join in designer parties.
Rachael and her posse hobnob with the fashion nobility while at New York's Fashion Week, including Diane von Furstenberg and Oscar de la Renta. The crew go on a shopping spree as a means of handling the Fashion Week stress. Meanwhile, Brad must show his worth when he's forced to work solo.
As Rachael prepares for the Oscars, health issues and a family tragedy put a damper on the occasion. Also, Rachael plans an anniversary celebration for Rodger and gives Molly Sims some style tips. She also prepares for a Japanese photo shoot.
Rachael and her squad work with the Oscar night clientele, including Jennifer Garner, Cameron Diaz and Kate Beckensale. Will stress be too much for Brad?
Rachael and her staff are assigned to dress five actresses for the Golden Globe Awards, Anne Hathaway, Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, Debra Messing and Eva Mendes. Meanwhile, with the economy slumping, the rich and famous are also effected as the production of couture gowns diminishes.
Rachael feels the pressure after allowing a stunned Brad to give high-fashion to actress Anne Hathaway for the world of filmdom's biggest night...The Oscars. Meanwhile, actress Liv Tyler comes to the studio to update her wardrobe.
Rachael's world is shaken after she becomes a victim of a hissing tabloid attack. It's not a good time for Rachael to leave her comfort zone, but she does just this as she models for a magazine.
Rachel loves the perks of her expanding business, but soon discovers the how demanding her schedule really is. Meanwhile, Taylor feels frustrated over the inability to move up the ranks.
Taylor tries to keep the L.A. studio running as Rachel and Brad travel to Paris for fashion week.
Rachel decides it's time for some big changes before she loses everything after Taylor makes a threat to walk out the door.
Season 4 opens with an expectant Rachel contemplating launching a new fashion line and Rodger house hunting for the growing family. Elsewhere, candidates to replace Brad are interviewed; and Rodger worries Rachel is taking on too much work.
Rachel's transition from stylist to designer involves a trip to New York City to reveal her first line. Meanwhile, new hire Jeremiah tries to make the cut during his first important job; and Rachel seeks to recruit her friend as a new team member.
Rachel persuades Joey to become her fashion aide in Los Angeles. Elsewhere, Jeremiah helps style a Kim Kardashian video shoot and furnishes Rachel's new home; and friction amplifies over Rodger's new role in the company.
It's in the cards that Rodger will party it up with the guys in Las Vegas. As for Rachel, she and Joey gear up for the Oscars; and Jeremiah focuses on making Rachel's moving day a success.
It's Oscar week and Rachel arrives at a special career moment by fashioning Oscar host Anne Hathaway. In domestic news, Rachel and Rodger celebrate their anniversary, but Rachel's hectic schedule and a regrettable gossip-column piece mar the big day.
A pregnant Rachel appoints Joey and Jeremiah to assist her with a magazine shoot. Jeremiah's elated to be working on such a high-profile style assignment, yet he suspects Rachel might not want him involved. Elsewhere, Jeremiah contacts Rodger about an idea to launch a home line.
It's couture shock when Rachel goes into labor. This causes a frantic rush to prepare for the baby's arrival and triggers the hiring of a former staffer to finish the nursery. Elsewhere, Joey braves his first solo style job by dressing actress Molly Sims in New York.
Season 4 closes with a juggle struggle, as Rachel tries to balance her work demands with her role as a new mother. Unwilling to part with her baby boy, she brings him to work with her. Meanwhile, an opportunity comes Jeremiah's way.