A glass of wine, and yet another night home on the couch watching Netflix, sound like your life right now? Style director Louise Hilsz says welcome to the new normal. Here’s her list of series what to watch if you love the big apple and of course fashion.
The Bold Type on Neon
Inspired by the life of Joanna Coles, former editor in chief of Cosmopolitan magazine. Modern day feminists, Jane, Kat and Sutton work for Scarlet, a women's magazine based in New York City, run by high-powered, rather intimidating Editor-in-Chief Jacqueline. The girls have landed their dream jobs. Jane as a writer, Kat the social media director, and Sutton an editorial assistant. Together they navigate life’s challenges, including the search for love, while spilling the goss from inside the fashion cupboard - we are currently watching season four, there are new episodes weekly on Sundays.
Katy Keene on TVNZ
The 20-something New Yorker an aspiring fashion designer, Katy Keene adores her job as a personal shopper at a luxury department store, almost as much as her passion for designing clothes. A spinoff from the TV show Riverdale, if you love a light musical, love drag queens, and fashion make a date to watch Katy Keene.
Season one has just launched, note it down as a way to kick off your weekend, 8pm Friday express from the US.
Younger on Neon
Single mum, 40-year old Liza Younger intent on getting back into the working force, discovers it’s almost impossible, how can she start at the bottom at her age? After an encounter with a young guy at a bar, who convinces her she looks younger than she is, Liza tries to pass herself off as half her age find out how she gets on. We’ve finished season five, and eagerly awaiting season six.
The Morning Show on Apple TV
Currently a front runner for our style director, who smashed season one over one weekend. Award-winning Jennifer Aniston who received a Golden Globe for her performance as Alex Levy anchor of The Morning Show. This popular news program broadcast from Manhattan on the UBA network, reflects the #metoo movement, today this show is perceived to have changed the face of American television. A quick synopsis: After her on-air partner of 15 years, Mitch Kessler, is fired amidst a sexual misconduct scandal, Levy fights to stay in the hot seat, while snapping at heels is Bradley Jackson, (they both have amazing hair) a promising field reporter, whose after a series of impulsive decisions is in line for Levy’s job. Series one will captivate you, we can’t wait for the planned season two. One tip: Download Apple TV+ for the free one week trial, instead of committing to monthly installments.
Classics if you haven’t seen them
And if you have been living under a rock and missed them, here are some oldies but goodies. We have thoroughly enjoyed re-watching Sex In The City on Neon, Gossip Girl on Netflix, Suits on Lightbox, Lipstick Jungle on Lightbox, Ugly Betty on TVNZ and Cashmere Mafia on TVNZ.
Another show worth mention, Dynasty on Netflix. It may not be set in New York but the fashion is amazing!
