A streaming giant is giving a reboot star his own spinoff reality competition. Welcome to the future.
Well, not exactly a spinoff per se, but it may as well be. Queer Eye fashion guru Tan France will carry over his style expertise from the makeover hit as the host of a new show called Next in Fashion.
The competition will pit designers against one another in challenges centered on world fashion trends. Please let there be a croc charm challenge.
Joining France as a cohost will be British designer Alexa Chug.
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“Next in Fashion begins with eighteen designers who face challenges centering on a different trend or design style that has influenced the way the entire world dresses,” Netflix said via a statement.
“These talented contestants have worked for major brands and dressed A-list celebrities, and will now compete head-to-head to see who has the skill, originality and determination to win the grand prize: $250,000 and an opportunity to debut their collection with luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter.”
So far, guest judges confirmed to appear in the 10-episode series include Instagram’s director of fashion partnerships Eva Chen and stylist-to-the-stars Elizabeth Stewart.
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The cast will be composed of experienced designers and stylists who have already worked with high profile clients and major fashion institutions. The prize is meant to launch the winner into an even bigger career in the industry.
Before France saw his own star rise on Queer Eye, he worked for companies like Zara and Chanel.
The UK-born designer founded a women’s clothing line, Kingdom & State, in 2011.
Next in Fashion does not yet have a premiere date.
Dan Tracer is a queer writer, noisemaker, and amateur astral projector. Find him on Instagram.
Evji108
I wish they had more gay content that has some depth to it. Stupid Queer Eye and more superficial fashion and flouncing around we don’t need. It’s unbearably boring.
xanadude
Amen! I’m tired of the stereotypical screaming-queen fare. We’re not all about that.
leonard
As a man that marched in the 70’s , fought in the 80’s, I am appalled by what gay culture has become.There was a time when Gay Rights meant exactly that.Rights for gay men. Then it became the lesbians plight as well.I have zero in common with Lesbians. Then the transgendered jumped on our band wagon and no one objected.I also have zero in common thigh these sad people.I now have nothing to do with Gay Rights.
xanadude
You do realize that gay never meant just men, right? “Gay – of, relating to, or characterized by a tendency to direct sexual desire toward another of the same sex : homosexual.”
doug105
Gay rights are just Human rights that have been denied to Gay people, so are you going to claim you’re not a human being next?
radiooutmike
I’d be happy to applaud what you marched and fought for if you were willing to share what you accomplished.
You expected lesbians in the 60s and 70s to come out from heterosexuality and being devalued as a woman to begin with? Yes, why you as man fight for a woman’s right in the first place? Just fall right in to the cliche of gay men hating women.
dustynlee
So what you’re saying is you only care about your rights and no one else’s? I’m sorry but zero credit to you for marching and so called fighting just for your rights. Gay men like you make the LGBTQ+ community worse and are the reason there’s such a divide and in-fighting in our community today.
How do you not have anything in common with lesbians and trans people? Last time I checked, we all come to the realization we don’t fit into the heteronormative world. We all have to come out to our friends and families and continue coming out for the rest of our lives. We’ve all had similar experiences being rejected by friends and family because of who we are. Religious bigots have all condemned us and say we should all be cured, arrested or put to death. We’ve all been harassed and discriminated against in similar ways. Politicians have all called us disgusting and equated us to pedophiles and beastiality and have done everything they can to stop us from gaining our rights and strip us of the progress we’ve already made.
We, as gay men, would be no where without the help of our brothers and sisters in the LGBTQ+ community. Hell, it was a trans woman that started the Stonewall riots that led to the gay rights movement in the first place. So get over yourself.
“Gay brothers and sisters, you must come out…” – Harvey Milk
“It’s not my victory, it’s yours and yours and yours. If a gay can win, it means there is hope that the system can work for all minorities if we fight. We’ve given them hope.” – Harvey Milk
jimontp
While I shared your marches in the 70s and 80s, it was never just about gay rights for men. It was always the dykes on bikes that started the gay pride parades. And there have always been LGBT films at the SF Frameline film festival. What I personally object to is Queerty’s constant stories about “How Gay is Netflix.” The films that Netflix streams almost NEVER include LGBT films that have actually WON prizes at the LGBT film festivals. What’s even worse is that if you pay extra for Netflix DVD. I have almost 50 films that have won awards at gay and international film festivals, but they are still on my “saved” list, despite the fact that they have been out on DVD for YEARS. I have complained about this many times to Netflix to no result. So every story Queerty runs about how “gay” Netflix is becoming, I say B_LL SH_T! Just try to get ANY gay film that won a top award at a gay or international film festival.
Man About Town
What the hell makes you think transgender people are sad??
gothchic
I still miss the original Queer Eye, also the original Queer as Folk. Times are so different and shows are so different now.
Terrycloth
Netflix has many gay themed movies in various genres. Steamy,comedy, critically acclaimed etc…the problem is they are very old and rarely are new ones added. I’ve called and asked how often they are supposed to change..no one had an awser..just said if you have title we will write it down and see if we can get it. I watch other things as well but mainly wanted gay movies…might cancel if the selection dosent change soon
KiraNerysRules
Tan has no business hosting anything related to design until he stops telling people to French tuck their shirts. I don’t think the masses want to look sloppy and vaguely pregnant. A full tuck or no tuck will always look better. This man will be telling people to pop their collars and wear puka shell necklaces.
one more thing
I dropped Netflix once already because gay content was lacking, it is still lacking and I’ll probably have to cancel once again….
joeboyle49
I FOUGHT IN THE 80’S AND 90′ AND STILL FIGHTING FOR ALL RIGHTS! THE LGBTQI COMMUNTY BUT ANYWAY ISN’T WHAT HES DOING A COPY OF WHAT PROJECT RUNWAY IS??
swamp bubble
Is Queerty owned by Netflix? The level of praise they get is just ridiculous.
Herman75
There is some good queer content on Netflix but I find Netlix could have a bit more. Hard to find good gay movies on there.
Invader7
Could care less about any ” gay ” content on Netflix. And Ms. Thang hosting a tired fashion show is repetitive and cheap.