Next in Fashion is calling in some top-notch reinforcements to find the next great designer. 

Sure, co-hosts Gigi Hadid and Tan France could do it alone — the duo’s résumés are more stacked than a front row at fashion week — but where’s the fun in that? 

When the high stakes design competition returns on March 3, the bar for guest judges is set even higher to evaluate the looks coming down the runway. Each week, different fashion luminaries across the industry will lend their expertise to the 12 contestants competing for the chance to share their designs with the world and win a prize of $200,000.

So, who are Gigi and Tan gonna call when the decisions get down to the wire? As you’d expect, a global supermodel who’s worked with practically every major label and a design expert with experience crafting clothes for decades have picked up a few famous friends over the years. 

And hey, it certainly helps when your supermodel sibling is just a text away. 

Take a look at the guest judges stopping by the runway below. 

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Donatella Versace

Fashion royalty hardly needs an introduction. As one of the most legendary forces in the industry for over four decades, the Italian businesswoman and designer is synonymous with the brand that bears her last name. She’s been at the forefront of the Versace empire since the late ’70s and has kept the company as a major power player since by expanding into home furnishings, hotels and beyond. 

You can follow Donatella on Instagram.

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Jason Bolden

Scan any major red carpet and you’ve almost certainly witnessed the magic of this stylist to the stars. His clients include everyone from Gabrielle Union and Michael B. Jordan to Yara Shahidi and Taraji P. Henson. You might also recognize him from the Netflix series Styling Hollywood with his interior designer husband Adair Curtis.

You can follow Jason on Instagram.

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Isabel Marant

Hailed as one of the most iconic Parisian designers working today, Isabel Marant has carved her place in the fashion world by tapping into her individuality — and launching a global brand in the process. Known for her bohemian and boyish aesthetic, the designer has become a favorite among celebrities, including Victoria Beckham, Kate Moss and Gwyneth Paltrow.

You can follow Isabel on Instagram.

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Emma Chamberlain

From YouTube personality to fashion tastemaker, Chamberlain has taken over the internet and the red carpet with lightning speed. When she’s not amassing millions of views on social media, she’s interviewing celebrities at the Met Gala for Vogue, launching her own podcast and coffee company and partnering with luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Cartier.

You can follow Emma on Instagram.

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Bella Hadid

A supermodel with a near constant presence on catwalks and magazine covers around the world, Bella Hadid is one of the most recognizable faces in fashion today. The 26-year-old has starred in campaigns for Versace, Swarovski and Calvin Klein and secured high-profile partnerships with Dior and Max Mara. But her influence transcends the runway with a social media following of nearly 60 million and recent foray into acting. Oh, and she also happens to be a certain host’s younger sister. 

You can follow Bella on Instagram.

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Olivier Rousteing

Olivier Rousteing transformed Balmain, one of the oldest Parisian fashion houses, into a modern household name. Appointed to helm the company at just 24 years old, the French designer became the youngest and the only Black creative director in the brand’s history. He’s since harnessed the power of social media and a squad of celebrity pals like Kylie Jenner to turn Balmain into a cultural phenomenon.

You can follow Olivier on Instagram.

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Hailey Bieber

The model and businesswoman has been playing in the fashion major leagues for over a decade now. After conquering runways around the world and covering magazines like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle, Bieber launched her own skincare line, Rhode Skin, in April 2022. She’s also appeared as host of the celebrity rap battle show Drop the Mic and in a handful of her husband Justin Bieber’s music videos.

You can follow Hailey on Instagram.

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Helena Christensen

It doesn’t get more OG than Helena Christensen, who was at the center of the supermodel phenomenon in the ’90s alongside Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss. Apart from the runway, she’s known as a celebrated fashion and art photographer, co-founder of Nylon magazine, a clothing designer and the owner of her own creative agency, Stærk&Christensen.

You can follow Helena on Instagram.

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Gabriella Karefa-Johnson

If you’ve seen a Vogue cover recently, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson has probably styled it. As a contributing fashion editor at large, she’s behind some of the magazine’s buzziest and most culturally resonant images, featuring everyone from Serena Williams and Paloma Elsesser to Vice President Kamala Harris and Amanda Gorman.

You can follow Gabriella on Instagram.

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Candice Swanepoel

The South African model has been a fixture of the fashion world for over 15 years after being discovered as a teenager. But it took spreading her wings as a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2010 for her career to blast off into the stratosphere. She’s since branched out into high fashion with covers for Italian Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle, and launched her own swimwear collection, Tropic of C.

You can follow Candice on Instagram.

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Ashley Park

Say bonjour to your favorite Emily in Paris trendsetter. Fans will recognize Ashley Park for her portrayal of Mindy Chen, the très chic expat who dreams of being a singer. But she’s also a Tony Award–nominated actress for her performance as Gretchen Wieners in the Mean Girls musical. She can be seen in the upcoming Netflix series Beef alongside Ali Wong and Steven Yeun. 

Follow Ashley Park on Instagram.

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Jennifer Hyman

Jennifer Hyman is the co-founder and chief executive of Rent the Runway, the subscription clothing rental company funding the competition’s $200,000 cash prize.

You can follow Jennifer on Instagram.

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