Two of fashion's most sought-after personalities have teamed up to host a new show premiering on Netflix this week. Fashion designer and eternal style inspiration for many, Alexa Chung, and Tan France of Queer Eye fame are bringing their fun and friendly dispositions to Next in Fashion, a reality TV show in which designers will compete to be the next big thing.
Each episode will feature a different challenge centred on a trend or design style that has influenced the way we dress. Guest judges will include Tommy Hilfiger, Christopher Kane and Kerby Jean-Raymond, as well as Instagram’s head of fashion partnerships Eva Chen and Hollywood stylist Elizabeth Stewart, who works with celebrities such as Cate Blanchett and Julia Roberts.
Project Runway comparisons are unavoidable, but one of Next in Fashion's key differences lies in the fact that most of the contestants already have prior experience at the top end of the industry, working for brands like Stella McCartney and Alexander Wang. However, none of them are a household name yet.
Net-a-Porter will award the winning designer US$250,000 with the opportunity to retail their designs, and we’re looking forward to the duo of Alexa and Tan, who are sure to provide enjoyable entertainment with their irreverence and sense of humour. Get your takeaway orders on the way, we’re ready to find out who will be ... next in fashion.
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