Next in Fashion

@masterraalkivictorieux Master Ra’al Ki Victorieux

Next in Fashion: A reality series hosted by Tan France and Gigi Hadid. Designers worldwide compete for $200,000 and a debut collection on Net-a-Porter. Season 2 winner Nigel Xavier creates unisex, sustainable fashion 🌍💃 #FashionCompetition #RealityShow https://wp.me/p3JLEZ-6GZ

This content provides valuable insights into the popular reality show “Next in Fashion,” showcasing its format, production details, previous winners, and specific challenges faced by contestants in both Season 1 and Season 2. It offers an exciting glimpse into the world of fashion design and competition, making it an enjoyable and informative read for fans and enthusiasts. Whether you’re interested in fashion, reality TV, or creative competitions, this content is sure to entertain and enlighten you with its captivating details and thrilling journey through the world of fashion design. So, keep on reading to dive into the glamorous and competitive universe of “Next in Fashion”!

Next in Fashion (NIF) is a reality show and fashion design competition series hosted by fashion designer Tan France and model Gigi Hadid (formerly hosted by France and fellow designer Alexa Chung). It follows designers from around the world as they compete for the chance to win $200,000 and debut a collection on luxury fashion retailer site Net-a-Porter.

In June 2020, Netflix announced it was cancelling the series after one season. Nevertheless, it was announced on the series’s Instagram that the show would have a second season that would feature Tan France and Gigi Hadid. The second season premiered on March 3, 2023.

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. Filming wrapped in May 2019.

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

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.

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:

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:

“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.”

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. In each episode Chung and France reveal the theme and introduce the guest judge. The designers then each occupy a large work table, and pull fabrics and supplies. The bulk of the pre-runway show is an overview of the contestants’ designing and construction process, typically over two work days.

The runway contest itself has a catwalk, and fully digitized floors and walls. 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 1 (2020)

Season one episodes were posted for streaming January 29, 2020.

The winner was Minju Kim from South Korea. Other participants were from Puerto Rico, United States, India, Mexico, Scotland, England, Italy, Canada and China.

Some of the challenges were to create: a red carpet runway look, prints and patters, a chic suit, streetwear, underwear or lingerie, a rock and roll theme, activewear, military-themed garment, a denim challenge, and finally a complete full ten-piece collection.

Season 2 (2023)

The winner was Nigel Xavier, from Atlanta Georgia. Other participants were from California, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Michigan, Georgia, and Washington, D. C.

The challenges wer to create: a royalty-inspired look, living looks that incorporate live flowers and plants “Wear The Earth”, designs from thrifted pieces “Thrift Wear”, looks inspired in their childhood photos, work on a collaboration with coordinated looks, over-the-top ensembles worthy of a Camp Met Gala, swimwear, contemporary looks with retro inspiration “Everything Old Is New”, two-in-one pieces that can transform in an instant, and finally a complete full collection of new signature styles.

The second and third places were to Bao, a streetwear fashion designer, and Deontré, a feminine women’s clothes designer. The winner, Nigel, is more related to an unisex trendy look, and sustainable fashion, he is used to create his own fabrics, mix and recycle textiles, and has an ecological edge.

Nigel Xavier (29 November 1994) is known for his patchwork and textile manipulation. He graduated B.F.A. Fashion from SCAD Atlanta (Savannah College of Art and Design) in 2016. He specializes in denim clothing, drawing heavily from the 90s and early 2000s fashion. Before joining Next in Fashion Season 2, Xavier had already created designs for celebrities, including Tyga and Summer Walker, among several others. He also had the opportunity to style the rapper 2 Chainz.

With his 8 outfits collection in the finale, inspired by Woodstock, Xavier was named the Next in Fashion Season 2 and won the grand cash prize of $200,000. The judges and hosts, Gigi Hadid, Jason Bolden, and Tan France, found his collection fun, while representing his brand and creating a cohesive collection to showcase on the runway in three days. Aside from the prize money, Xavier also got a deal with Rent The Runway.

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