Picking the next great designer isn't easy, which is why Next In Fashion hosts Tan France and Alexa Chung needed a team of experts to help them. The guest judges for Netflix's Next In Fashion are a real who's who in fashion.
The guests that pop up in these 10 episodes include the tastemakers that help you figure out what you'll be wearing season after season. Also, those who help your fave celebrities rock the red carpet like stylists Elizabeth Stewart and Jason Bolden, who are both Next In Fashion staples.
They're the creators behind your favorite lines or soon to be favorites like the New York City duo Public House or last year's Time 100 Next honoree Kerby Jean-Raymond. Some of this season's judges also include fashion stalwarts who seem to have done it all in the design world. Yes, that includes Tommy Hilfiger, who shows up to help the show pick the final two designers who will go head-to-head for $250,000 and an opportunity to debut their collection with luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter.
While getting to know this season's contestants, it might be worth getting to know the judges a little better too. Here's a handy dandy guide to the 14 people who will help pick the Next In Fashion winner.
Eva Chen: Premiere & Finale Judge
The head of fashion partnerships at Instagram is a judge on the Next In Fashion premiere and the finale. Before Instagram, Chen was a well-known editor at Teen Vogue and the EIC of Lucky magazine.Photo: courtesy of Netflix.
Elizabeth Stewart: Recurring Judge
The red carpet stylist to the stars has dressed Julia Roberts, Gal Gadot, Sandra Bullock, and Zoey Deutch. She's a staple at the Next In Fashion's judge's table this season.Photo: Donato Sardella/Getty Images.
Monique Lhuillier: Premiere Judge
The Filipino-American fashion designer is known for her bridal, ready to wear, and lifestyle brands. Reese Witherspoon, Carrie Underwood, and Lauren Conrad have all worn her designs. She pops up in the Next In Fashion premiere. Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage.
Prabal Gurung: Episode 2 Judge
The socially-minded Nepalese-American designer who specializes in prints and patterns shows up in episode 2. Gurung has dressed Priyanka Chopra, Tiffany Haddish, Jennifer Lawrence, and Anne Hathaway. Photo: Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic.
Phillip Lim: Episode 3 Judge
The American designer of Chinese descent has dressed Jennifer Lawrence and Beyoncé in elegant wardrobe staples. The creative director and co-founder of 3.1. Phillip Lim joins Tan France and Alexa Chung in episode 3.Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images.
Jason Bolden: Episode 3 & 4 Judge
The celebrity stylist dressed Yara Shahidi, Mindy Kaling and Taraji P. Henson The star of Netflix's Styling Hollywood shows up in episodes 3 and 4 to help judge.Photo: Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images.
Kerby Jean-Raymond: Episode 4 Judge
The Time's 100 Next list honoree and designer behind relatively new label Pyer Moss' appearance in episode 4 is certainly one fans will be talking about. If you're not familiar with Pyer Moss, check out this rundown about its importance in the fashion industry.Photo: David Livingston/Getty Images.
Adriana Lima: Episode 5 Judge
For episode 5, which is dedicated to underwear and lingerie, it's only fitting that Next In Fashion would enlist the recently retired Victoria's Secret model. Photo: Roy Rochlin/WireImage.
Christopher Kane: Episode 6 Judge
The Scottish fashion designer known for his luxury womenswear, footwear, and handbags shows up in episode 6. His self titled brand falls under the Kering company umbrella.Photo: John Phillips/Getty Images.
Beth Ditto: Episode 6 Judge
The singer-songwriter is best known for being indie rock band Gossip's frontwoman. She is also in On Becoming a God In Central Florida and disbanded Gossip to become a designer. She shows up in the rock and roll themed episode 6.Photo: Dominik Bindl/Getty Images.
Josefine Aberg: Episode 7 Judge
The Vice President of Design at Adidas shows up in episode 7. Ivy Park, Beyoncé's activewear label, just partnered with Adidas, so she's clearly at the forefront of the athleisure as fashion movement.Photo: Courtesy of Adidas.
Maxwell Osborne & Dao-Yi Chow: Episode 8 Judges
The Public School designers known for their streetwear help the judges in episode 8. Their line was originally menswear only, and the duo famously said they'd only do womenswear if they got it really, really right. Some might say they did just that.Photo: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images.
Tommy Hilfiger: Episode 9 Judge
The legendary designer helps out in episode 9, which is dedicated to denim. It's something Hilfiger certainly knows a little bit about. Photo: Courtesy of Netflix.
Elizabeth von der Goltz: Finale Judge
Net-a-Porter's global buying director helps pick the winner alongside Tan France, Alexa Chung, and stylist Elizabeth Stewart in the finale. It's pretty clear why this woman might have a say in who gets the cash to start their own clothing business, yeah?Photo: Victor Hugo/Patrick McMullan/Getty Images.Like what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?
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