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On the theme of fashion, Project Runway is a reality TV show with Heidi Klum as the host from 2004 to 2017. The first five seasons were produced by Bravo, and the latter 11 were produced by Lifetime. More than 30 international adaptations of the show have been made so far.
The contestants are limited by time, supplies, and theme as they strive to make the best clothing. Each week, one or more designers are usually removed from the show after a panel judges their creations until only a select few are left.
For New York Fashion Week, these finalists create entire fashion collections. The judges eventually choose the winner following the runway performances.
If fashion and competition are your thing, here’s a list of 9 other fashion-themed shows to watch if you like Project Runway. For fans of fashion, these shows offer the ideal balance of creativity and talent.
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Next in Fashion, The Hype, and 7 other fashion shows to watch if you like Project Runway
1) Making the Cut
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn are the creators and presenters of the reality television show Making the Cut. They invite 12 well-known designers from New York, Paris, and Tokyo to compete to become the next big fashion brand in the debut season of Making the Cut.
The Making the Cut store on Amazon sells the winning pieces every week, and the final designer gets a million dollars to invest in their brand.
For Season 2, 10 designers are invited onboard where they vie to become the next big fashion company. The same context is set for Season 3 as well.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV+
2) Next in Fashion
Fashion designer Tan France and model Gigi Hadid present the Next in Fashion (NIF) reality television and fashion design competition series.
Previously, France and fellow designer Alexa Chung hosted the show. The luxury fashion retailing website Net-a-Porter tracks designers from all over the world as they vie for the opportunity to win $200,000 and launch a collection.
The competition is cut-throat, with new themes to compete on. The one who stands out with their designs over the weeks and shows that they have improved themselves on the show is decided by the judges, who choose who to eliminate.
Where to watch: Netflix
3) America's Next Top Model
In the American reality television series and interactive competition America's Next Top Model (abbreviated ANTM and Top Model), several aspiring models vie for the title of "America's Next Top Model" and the opportunity to start their modeling careers.
10 to 16 contestants begin each cycle of ANTM, which consists of nine to 16 episodes. Every week, contestants are evaluated based on their overall look, involvement in challenges, and best photo from the photo shoot.
One participant is eliminated at the end of each episode, though occasionally the judging panel decides to eliminate two contestants or not eliminate any at all.
Contestants receive makeovers early in the season, typically following their first or second elimination in the finals and approximately two-thirds of the way through the cycle, they are slated to travel abroad.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV+
4) What Not to Wear
The British show of the same name served as the inspiration for the American makeover reality TV show What Not to Wear.
It follows participants nominated by friends, family, or co-workers for a complete makeover. Each episode begins with Stacy and Clinton reviewing secret footage of the nominee's wardrobe, critiquing their style with sharp commentary.
The nominee is then offered $5,000 for a new wardrobe, provided they agree to follow Stacy and Clinton's shopping "rules."
After a wardrobe purge, they shop in New York, learning how to choose outfits for their body type. Hair and makeup transformations follow, with the nominee revealing their new look to friends and family.
The episode ends with a celebration of their confidence boost and overall transformation.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Apple TV+
5) Say Yes to the Dress
The events at Kleinfeld Bridal in Manhattan are the subject of the American reality television show Say Yes to the Dress. In addition to showcasing ladies as they look for the ideal wedding gown, the series follows the development of individual sales representatives, managers, and fitters at the store.
Common themes include the capacity of the "perfect dress" to assist a bride overcome personal challenges, struggles with body image and weight, and the challenge of maintaining within budget.
The perfect dress combines fashion, relevance, and other factors.
Where to watch: Prime Video, Hulu
6) Stylish with Jenna Lyons
On December 3, 2020, the American reality television show Stylish with Jenna Lyons debuted on HBO Max.
Following more than two decades as a designer, creative director, and president of J.Crew, Jenna Lyons embarks on a mission to establish a new, undefined style behemoth that addresses apparel, interior design, and entertainment.
The fashion icon selects the next generation of visionaries to assist her in realizing her vision through a battery of tests and real-world problems.
Where to watch: Prime Video
7) Queer Eye
On February 7, 2018, the American reality television series Queer Eye made its Netflix debut. Five counselors use their expertise to help someone in their lives for a week to improve their diet, lifestyle, home décor, cultural activities, and grooming.
The show is a Bravo-produced reimagining of the original 2003 series.
Queer Eye is praised for its robust representation in communities that include people of color and the LGBT community.
Where to watch: Netflix
8) The Hype
The top streetwear fashion designers in the nation are featured on Speedy Morman's American reality television show, The Hype.
Fashion visionaries must elevate their designs and entrepreneurial acumen to avoid elimination while staying true to their flair in this setting that collides with the worlds of streetwear, business, and culture.
With celebrity judges:
- Speedy Morman - Host.
- Offset - Judge.
- Marni Senofonte - Judge.
- Beth Birkett - Judge.
The designers vie for the judges' "co-sign" and a $150,000 cash award.
Where to watch: HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV+
9) RuPaul’s Drag Race
The first in the Drag Race franchise, RuPaul's Drag Race is an American reality competition television show. RuPaul serves as the show's host, mentor, and head judge while competing to find "America's next drag superstar."
Video auditions are submitted by contestants for RuPaul's selection. After being chosen, they compete in various challenges, with each episode ending in one contestant's elimination. Contestants face "maxi challenges" testing their drag skills, and sometimes "mini-challenges" with rewards for future challenges.
Each week, they showcase themed looks on the runway, and the judges decide the winner. The final contestants finally face off in a live finale to crown the season's winner.
Where to watch: Netflix, Paramount Plus
One can watch all episodes of Project Runway on Peacock, Prime Video, and Netflix.
