Next in Fashion

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Next in Fashion
GenreReality competition
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Robin Ashbrook
  • Yasmin Shackleton
  • Adam Cooper
Running time50 Minutes
Production company
  • The oldschool
DistributorNetflix
Release
Picture format4K (Ultra HD)
Original releaseJanuary 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)
External links
Website

Next in Fashion (NIF) is a Netflix reality show and fashion design competition series hosted by two designers, Tan France and Alexa Chung. It follows designers from around the world as they compete for the chance to win $250,000 and debut a collection on luxury fashion retailer site Net-a-Porter.[1]

In June 2020, Netflix announced it was cancelling the series after one season.[2]

Production[]

The show was announced in May 2019, with co-hosts Alexa Chung and Tan France attached, as well as stylist Elizabeth Stewart and Instagram's Eva Chen as judges.[3] Filming wrapped in May 2019.[4]

The series was created and produced by theoldschool and executive produced by Robin Ashbrook and Yasmin Shackleton with co-executive producer Adam Cooper.[5]

According to an interview with PinkNews, Chung and France met at a Victoria Beckham party during London Fashion Week. France had already signed onto Next in Fashion and mentioned the role to Chung, who was "too drunk to realise" at the time.[6]

In a statement to Variety, Netflix's vice president of unscripted originals and comedy specials Brandon Riegg explained why it made sense for the company to venture into the fashion competition series category:[7]

Fashion is something that is really appealing and relatable, and so it made sense for us to get into that space considering our viewers around the world ... It is also an opportunity to gauge the fashion enthusiasm of fans and showcase some amazing talent and stories [from designers], the struggles and the victories, and help them elevate their own brand to the next level through the show.

Riegg also discussed the importance of the show's global casting:[7]

“One of the core tenets of our approach to programming is having diversity, and diversity comes in lots of different forms; obviously we are a global platform ... But really it came to finding great characters with great story, and who are credible in the fashion space. And that was a big driver in terms of the casting. It just happened that we looked everywhere in looking for those qualities in the contestants and it allowed us to have more of a global group of contestants for this series in particular.”

Designers[]

Source: Radio Times[8]

Name Country Placement
Isaac Saqib United States 17th/18th
Nasheli Ortiz-Gonzalez Puerto Rico
Lorena Saravia Butcher Mexico 15th/16th
Narresh Kukreja India
Hayley Scanlan Scotland 13th/14th
Julian Woodhouse United States
Farai Simoyi-Agbede United States 11th/12th
Kianga 'Kiki' Milele United States
Adolfo Sanchez United States 9th/10th
Claire Davis England
Angelo Cruciani Italy 7th/8th
Carli Pearson England
Charles Lu Canada 5th/6th
Marco Morante United States
Ashton Hirota United States 3rd/4th
China
Daniel Fletcher England 2nd
Minju Kim South Korea 1st

Designer progress[]

Designer Episodes
1 2 3 4[a] 5 6 7 8 9 10
Minju HIGH WIN SAFE WIN BTM2 BTM2 HIGH HIGH WIN Winner
Daniel HIGH SAFE WIN SAFE HIGH WIN WIN BTM3 WIN Runner-up
Angel HIGH WIN SAFE WIN BTM2 BTM2 SAFE WIN ELIM
Ashton SAFE BTM2 HIGH SAFE WIN HIGH BTM3 SAFE ELIM
Charles Lu WIN SAFE HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH ELIM
Marco SAFE BTM2 HIGH SAFE WIN HIGH SAFE ELIM
Angelo WIN SAFE HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH ELIM
Carli HIGH SAFE WIN SAFE HIGH WIN ELIM
Adolfo SAFE SAFE SAFE BTM2 SAFE ELIM
Claire
Farai BTM2 HIGH BTM2 BTM2 ELIM
Kiki
Hayley SAFE HIGH ELIM
Julian
Lorena SAFE ELIM
Narresh
Isaac ELIM
Nasheli

[a]Because the judges were unable to agree, no-one was eliminated this challenge.

  The designer won Next in Fashion Season 1.
  The designer was runner-up for Next in Fashion Season 1.
  The designer advanced to the Finale.
  The designer/design team won the challenge.
  The designer/design team was considered to win the challenge, but was ultimately safe.
  The designer/design team was considered for the bottom two/three, but was ultimately safe.
  The designer/design team was in the bottom two/three, but was not eliminated.
  The designer lost and was eliminated from the competition.

Episodes[]

The contestants are shown in a modern warehouse space that serves as both the workroom, and on show days, a runway space complete with area for hair and makeup stations. A fully-stocked fabrics and notions “closet” is adapted for each challenge, and producers will get any item that is needed outside of the supplies provided.

Alexa Chung and Tan France serve as both hosts and judges; with two or three more judges for each challenge. Each episode has them introducing the theme, and revealing the guest judge. The designers then each occupy a large work table, and pull fabrics and supplies. The bulk of the pre-runway show overviews their designing and construction process, typically over two work days.

The runway contest itself has a catwalk, and fully digitized floors and walls so each show has a different feel yet comes off as a professional presentation. During the show the judges comments are overheard; following the catwalk show the judges visit each entry, inspect the work, and ask questions of the designer. Following the judges deliberations the winner, and bottom two entries are revealed. After more discussion one or more designers are eliminated.

Season one episodes were posted for streaming January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29).[9]

Season one[]

No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Red Carpet"January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)

The 18 designers pair up to create a red carpet runway look in two days. Helping judge are Instagram’s Eva Chen and celebrity stylist Elizabeth Stewart.

2"Prints & Patterns"January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)

The teams are challenged to create with prints and patterns, including creating their own if they wish. They are given a day and a half and need to outfit both a female and male model. Celebrity stylist Elizabeth Stewart returns to help the judges.

  • Guest judge: Prabal Gurung
  • Winners: Angel Chen and Minju Kim
  • Eliminated: Lorena Saravia Butcher and Narresh Kukreja
3"The Suit"January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)

The teams are tasked with creating a chic suit in a day and a half. Helping judge is celebrity stylist Jason Bolden.

  • Guest judge: Phillip Lim
  • Winners: Carli Pearson and Daniel Fletcher
  • Eliminated: Hayley Scanlan and Julian Woodhouse
4"Streetwear"January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)

The remaining designer teams are tasked with creating streetwear.The teams have a day and a half to create two looks, one for a female model and one for a male model. Celebrity stylist Jason Bolden returns to help the judges.

  • Guest judge: American designer Kerby Jean-Raymond of Pyer Moss
  • Winners: Angel Chen and Minju Kim
  • Eliminated: No one. Unlike previous eliminations that had been unanimous, this one had the judges split so the decision was to start over with the next challenge.
5"Underwear"January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)

The remaining teams tackle underwear/lingerie, a multi-billion dollar industry. Each team must create two looks, for a female and a male model. Celebrity stylist Elizabeth Stewart returns to help the judges.

  • Guest judge: supermodel Adriana Lima
  • Winners: Marco Morante, and Ashton Hirota
  • Eliminated: Farai Simoyi-Agbede and Kianga 'Kiki' Milele
6"Rock"January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)

The designer teams face off in a rock and roll theme, which covers a multitude of music genres and attitudes; the judges are looking for designs that harness that energy and offer the unexpected. The teams again have a day and a half to complete two looks, one for a female model and one for a male model. Celebrity stylist Elizabeth Stewart returns to help the judges.

  • Guest judge: Christopher Kane, joined by Beth Ditto
  • Winners: Carli Pearson, and Daniel Fletcher
  • Eliminated: Adolfo Sanchez and Claire Davis

After the winning and losing results are announced, the remaining four teams are told that they will be split up as individuals.

7"Activewear"January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)

The eight individual designers’ next challenge is activewear, judges will be looking for both functionality and fashion appeal. Contestants can create an outfit for either a male or female. Celebrity stylist Elizabeth Stewart returns to help the judges.

  • Guest judge: Josefine Aberg, designer at Adidas
  • Winner: Daniel Fletcher
  • Eliminated: Carli Pearson and Angelo Cruciani
8"Military"January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)

The six remaining designers are challenged with producing a military-themed garment. Military clothing has had an undeniable impact on fashion, inspiring garments such as bomber jackets, cargo pants, jump suits and camouflage and the judges asked the contestants to pull inspiration from military uniforms in a way that honours its intended purpose but still makes it fashion. Celebrity stylist Elizabeth Stewart returns to help judge.

  • Guest judges: Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow, designers at Public School.
  • Winner: Angel Chen
  • Eliminated: Charles Lu and Marco Morante
9"Denim"January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)

For the semi-final, the remaining four designers are faced with a denim challenge. Denim is one of the most worn fabrics in the world, and makes arguably the most personal statement, being fashioned into everyday wear, work clothes and more. The designers are each asked to present two denim looks which must work with each other, and each designer has one male and one female model. Denim has unique challenges in getting the cut correct, and also in trying to present something the judges have not already seen. Celebrity stylist Elizabeth Stewart returns to help judge the designs.

  • Guest judge: Tommy Hilfiger
  • Winners: Daniel Fletcher and Minju Kim
  • Eliminated: Angel Chen and Ashton Hirota
10"The Finale"January 29, 2020 (2020-01-29)

For the Grand Finale the last two designers are to show the judges everything they have to offer as they complete a full ten-piece collection in three days. Each designer is allotted a team of three sewers each work day who cannot consult on creative items. They are also advised that the tenth look should be an impressive show-stopper. As a bonus, they are surprised by family members flown in for the finale.

Daniel Fletcher uses the Bright Young Things as his inspiration; they were Bohemian aristocrats and socialites in 1920s London who threw elaborate fancy dress parties. Minju Kim's inspiration is Frida Kahlo, a painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by her home country of Mexico.

  • Guest judges: Eva Chen, head of fashion partnerships for Instagram; celebrity stylist Elizabeth Stewart; , global buying director for Net-a-Porter.
  • Next in Fashion winner: Minju Kim

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Spencer, Samuel (2020-01-28). "All you need to know about Netflix's new fashion competition "Next in Fashion"". Newsweek. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  2. ^ Petski, Denise (June 4, 2020). "'Next In Fashion' Canceled By Netflix After One Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
  3. ^ Haring, Bruce (2019-05-17). "'Next In Fashion' Reality Competition Will Bow On Netflix, Offering Designers $250K And Showcase". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  4. ^ Boucher, Vincent (July 9, 2019). "'Queer Eye's' Tan France Talks New Netflix Shows, 'Naturally Tan' Book, Charity Suit Drive". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
  5. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (2020-01-15). "'Next In Fashion' Trailer: 'Queer Eye's Tan France And Style Icon Alexa Chung Host Netflix's New Competition Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  6. ^ "Tan France and Alexa Chung on being queer in fashion and what sets their new Netflix show apart from Project Runway". PinkNews. 2020-01-28. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  7. ^ a b Low, Elaine (2020-01-29). "'Next in Fashion' Marks Netflix's Cheery Entry to the Fashion Design Wars". Variety. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
  8. ^ "Next in Fashion: meet the designers". Radio Times. Retrieved 2020-01-30.
  9. ^ "Next In Fashion – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 3, 2019.

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