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New York Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Once They Told People ‘What Not to Wear.' Now, Anything Goes.
Stacy London and Clinton Kelly spent more than a decade critiquing Americans' style choices as the co-hosts of the TLC makeover show 'What Not to Wear,' which ended in 2013. Now, the duo is back with a new show and a new message: 'Wear Whatever the F You Want.' Streaming on Prime Video — with shoppable products accessible to viewers through a scannable QR code in each episode — the series focuses on helping participants achieve 'their fantasy ideal as opposed to what's palatable to America,' Ms. London said. After helping participants live out wardrobe metamorphoses as punk-rock gods and powerhouse divas, the pair talked about throwing out the old fashion rule book and encouraging people to find the most authentic version of themselves. This interview has been edited and condensed. Who came up with the title for the new show? CLINTON KELLY: I did, after a television producer said they wished we would bring back 'What Not to Wear.' I said, 'The world has changed so much since that show ended, the only show I would do now would have to be called 'Wear Whatever the F You Want,' because that's what we all should be doing.' Then I thought, 'That is actually a really good title for a show!'' How do the shows differ in their objectives? STACY LONDON: For 'What Not to Wear,' you were nominated secretly by friends and family, then we showed up saying, 'Surprise!' There's no gotcha here. These people are self-nominated and trying, like a lot of us are, to figure out what our style is, either in terms of identity or just post-Covid. Nobody wants to wear hard pants anymore, and we don't need fashion experts the way we did before social media. KELLY: 'What Not to Wear' was us laying down the law, giving people rules and our opinions. Here, we are letting our client share with us their hopes and dreams and style fantasies. We're much more encouraging than we are judgmental about what they may want to look like. What does personal style mean to you now that it did not then? KELLY: We are both Generation X and indoctrinated just like everybody else of that age. We worked at women's magazines where it was all about looking taller and thinner, how to attract a man or lose 20 pounds in a weekend. LONDON: It used to be, 'Oh, let's define your waist so that you look taller.' Now we say, 'Who cares about your waist?' If you don't care about flattering, we don't care about flattering either. You can use style to say a lot of things that you might not know how to express yet yourself. You lean into the joy of clothes and how they can make you feel. Do you think that was missing from the previous generation of makeover shows? KELLY: As hosts, but also human beings, telling people what to do feels very emotionally primitive. It's fun to give your opinion without really any repercussions. But it isn't the kind of thing that makes you feel really proud of yourself when you put your head on the pillow. Now, it's much more about collaborating with a client and helping to instill a sense of empowerment while watching somebody give birth to a different and more authentic version of themselves LONDON: We had a lot of joy making this show, and watching the way that taking style to the extreme allowed somebody to see themselves differently. Many of them don't think they can do it themselves. They're still looking for some kind of validation, they worry they don't know how to do it right. That's where we come in like guardrails. You don't shy away from difficult life stories, including eating disorders and serious illness. LONDON: Not all of the stories are easy stories to tell, but they feel reflective of and culturally relevant to 2025. We are talking about things that we did not talk about before, like gender and race and sexuality and menopause because of younger generations. And there's a multigenerational learning curve going on as older people take lessons from Gen Z. People in their 50s and 60s who thought they were gay or didn't have a word or the language for pan or asexual, whatever it is, finally have something more to define themselves with, including with their wardrobes. What are some of the more challenging aspects of doing this sort of work? LONDON: Because we were talking about things that are new in terms of cultural conversation, safety is very important. Clinton speaks to this pretty dramatically in one episode — just because you want to dress the exact way you want, we never want to put you in a place where you're going to be in harm's way. I think that is the only rule for dressing in whatever you want: to be mindful that there are still places that are not safe for you to be you. Any little guidelines for viewers looking to get started on a similar journey at home? KELLY: The first thing you have to do is ask yourself, 'What are the three adjectives that you would like the rest of the world to think about you without you ever opening your mouth?' Style is nonverbal communication, so what do you want people to think about you? Then go into your closet and anything that does not support those three adjectives, you might want to think about getting rid of them. That is a lifelong challenge. Every few years, we really have to take a look at where we are and say, 'Well, we've evolved in this area. Maybe we need to evolve our style too.' LONDON: We say fashion starts in the brain, because it has to be undoing the belief system that you have internalized your whole life that told you — you can't wear prints, or you look awful in green. What is actually true to you? What do you believe? And that's how you come up with those adjectives and change the closet into the person that you know that you authentically are. Because often the thoughts that you have in your head about yourself are not your own thoughts. They are the thoughts that have been implanted into your head by the media, social media, your parents, your lovers, your classmates. What do you want people to take from the show? KELLY: This is the fashion education that we should be giving people: 'Who do you want to be today? What message are we going for?' Beyond just 'this fits me,' lets get people confident in using style as a tool in their arsenal to create more opportunity for themselves. I often use the analogy that fashion is a buffet. You have all of this stuff to choose from, then what you put on your plate is style. LONDON: Would you take a pig in a blanket if you were a vegan? People need to use that mind-set when thinking about style.
Boston Globe
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Conan O'Brien at the Kennedy Center, ‘Black Bag,' plus more movies and TV shows to stream
Michael Fassbender in "Black Bag." Claudette Barius/Focus Features 'Black Bag' Love and lies are at the heart of director Steven Soderbergh's UK-set spy tale 'Black Bag,' which streams on Peacock beginning Friday. Fassbender plays an intelligence officer whose wife (Cate Blanchett), a fellow spy, is suspected of betraying king and country. Globe film critic Odie Henderson praised the star-studded cast's performances in his Available on Peacock Advertisement 'Another Simple Favor' Maine native Anna Kendrick reunites with actress Blake Lively and director Paul Feig for 'Another Simple Favor,' now streaming on Prime Video. Despite Lively's Emily ending up in prison at the end of the Available on Prime Video TV shows now available to stream Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain Prize for humor at the Kennedy Center in March. Clifton Prescod for Netflix 'Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor' Although O'Brien was Available on Netflix beginning Sunday Advertisement 'Carême' Get ready to say, 'oui, chef,' in 'Carême,' the new historical cooking drama that debuted on Apple TV+ this week. 'Think ' Available on Apple TV+ Binge-worthy weekend TV pick From left: Clinton Kelly and Stacy London in "Wear Whatever The F You Want." Couresty of Prime Video 'Wear Whatever the F You Want' Need a guilty-pleasure binge-watch session with a side of style tips? Reality TV fashion icons Clinton Kelly and Stacy London are back for 'Wear Whatever the F You Want,' a new makeover show that dropped all eight of its season 1 episodes on Prime Video earlier this week. If you loved the duo in 'What Not to Wear,' fall head over heels for Kelly and London again as they throw out the old style rules for a more empowering take on updating your wardrobe. Available on Prime Video Movie night pick Ethan Herisse as Elwood and Brandon Wilson as Turner in director RaMell Ross's "Nickel Boys." Orion Pictures 'Nickel Boys' After hitting MGM+ earlier this year, Oscar-nominated drama 'Nickel Boys' now makes the jump to Prime Video. The best picture nominee by filmmaker Available on MGM+ and Prime Video Matt Juul is the assistant digital editor for the Living Arts team at the Boston Globe, with over a decade of experience covering arts and entertainment. Advertisement Matt Juul can be reached at
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Amazon expands 'Shop the Show' Prime Video tie-in store: What you should know
Amazon expands 'Shop the Show' Prime Video tie-in store: What you should know Show Caption Hide Caption Style duo confess to what lead to their fallout Style duo, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly talk about their reconciliation and teaming up again on new makeover show 'Wear Whatever the F You Want To' Amazon is making it easier for fans of its Prime Video streaming service shows to buy, buy, buy. The streamer and mega-retailer are expanding their "Shop the Show," initiative, which easily links U.S.-based viewers of Prime series and films to tie-in merchandise ready to put in their Amazon carts. Watching "The Boys" and yearning for a Homelander figurine? Simply search "shop the show" in the Amazon mobile app and, if using the same Prime account, find all the "Boys" merch you could possibly desire right up at the top of your screen. You'll find T-shirts, phone cases and even the original comic book that "Boys" is based on. The new storefront is not limited to Prime originals, but has pages for a variety of series, films and live sports, from classic sitcoms like "Cheers" to superhero movies like "Deadpool" to even Netflix series like "Wednesday." Some titles have more products to choose from than others: Prime's current hit "Fallout" has plenty of apparel and toys available, but the page for "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" mostly features the books that the John Krasinski show was based upon. Michelle Rothman, VP-shopping for Prime Video, says the inspiration for the feature came "directly from our customers. We noticed a clear trend where viewers were actively seeking out products they saw on screen." She says the product has expanded from fewer than 10 series to more than 1,300 as consumers have responded positively, and as they have been able to harness AI technology to link shows with relevant merchandise. The new initiative is another way Amazon is seeking to monetize streaming content in a world where now streamers like Prime Video, Netflix, Max and Disney+ are fighting for revenue from subscribers, commercials and any other outlet they can find. Shop the Show is similar to a subsite that launched with Amazon's "Making the Cut" fashion series (2020-22), where viewers were able to purchase select looks seen on the series, and other apparel by the winning designers. A similar storefront will launch with a new show from stylists Stacy London and Clinton Kelly, formerly of TLC's "What Not to Wear" (2003-13). Their new "Wear Whatever the F You Want" has a storefront with links to clothes inspired by the series' participants. "Shop the Show" officially launches April 30 on the Amazon app.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘What Not to Wear' is getting a makeover: How to watch ‘Wear Whatever the F You Want' today
Clinton Kelly and Stacy London are making over their iconic makeover show, What Not to Wear, for the modern era. The new series, fittingly titled Wear Whatever the F You Want, will see the fashionable and fun pair reunite to help clients bring their own personal style to fruition. While the early 2000s makeover series wasn't always known for uplifting its subjects, Kelly and London are excited to put a more positive spin on the styling process this time around. "The world has changed a lot since the run of What Not to Wear, and, thankfully, so have we," say Kelly and London. "These days, we have zero interest in telling people what to do based on society's norms — because there are no more norms! However, style is still an important form of communication, and we're excited to show new clients how to align their personal messaging with their life goals. It's time to celebrate individual style, not prescribe it." Are you ready to watch the newly made-over What Not To Wear — AKA Wear Whatever the F You Want? Here's what you need to know about the series. Sort of! An updated version of the infamous 2000s makeover show that ran for 12 seasons is premiering soon. Clinton Kelly and Stacy London, What Not to Wear's iconic duo, are both returning for this new series, titled Wear Whatever the F You Want. Wear Whatever the F You Want premieres on April 29 on Amazon Prime Video. All eight episodes of the first season of Wear Whatever the F You Want will drop at the same time on Amazon Prime Video. Currently, What Not to Wear isn't included on any streaming platforms, but you can purchase individual episodes on Amazon or other VOD platforms. You can also check out a lot of highlights from the TLC show free on YouTube. Watch 'What Not to Wear'
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘What Not to Wear' is getting a makeover: How to watch ‘Wear Whatever the F You Want'
Clinton Kelly and Stacy London are making over their iconic makeover show, What Not to Wear, for the modern era. The new series, fittingly titled Wear Whatever the F You Want, will see the fashionable and fun pair reunite to help clients bring their own personal style to fruition. While the early 2000s makeover series wasn't always known for uplifting its subjects, Kelly and London are excited to put a more positive spin on the styling process this time around. "The world has changed a lot since the run of What Not to Wear, and, thankfully, so have we," say Kelly and London. "These days, we have zero interest in telling people what to do based on society's norms — because there are no more norms! However, style is still an important form of communication, and we're excited to show new clients how to align their personal messaging with their life goals. It's time to celebrate individual style, not prescribe it." Are you ready to watch the newly made-over What Not To Wear — AKA Wear Whatever the F You Want? Here's what you need to know about the series. Sort of! An updated version of the infamous 2000s makeover show that ran for 12 seasons is premiering soon. Clinton Kelly and Stacy London, What Not to Wear's iconic duo, are both returning for this new series, titled Wear Whatever the F You Want. Wear Whatever the F You Want premieres on April 29 on Amazon Prime Video. All eight episodes of the first season of Wear Whatever the F You Want will drop at the same time on Amazon Prime Video. Currently, What Not to Wear isn't included on any streaming platforms, but you can purchase individual episodes on Amazon or other VOD platforms. You can also check out a lot of highlights from the TLC show free on YouTube. Watch 'What Not to Wear'
