M&S: Dress the Nation returns for a new season this Autumn
Get your diary out, M&S: Dress the Nation is returning to ITV1 and ITVX for a brand-new series! Series 2 will see nine contestants battle it out over five 60-minute episodes in the hope of winning an exclusive mentorship with M&S. The winner will also have their designs sold at M&S as part of their AW25 season – an incredible prize and opportunity for aspiring designers.
Last year's series was a huge hit, with over eight million people tuning in to watch the fashion-forward show. The new series is set to build on last year's success, with bigger, better and even more technically challenging tasks.
CEO of Marks & Spencer and brains behind the show, Stuart Machin, explained his vision for the new series. "With Dress The Nation, I wanted to show what our M&S designers look for and what it takes to create desirable fashion, with the aim of inspiring more would-be designers to consider a career in this wonderful world of fashion, no matter what their background or formal qualifications.”
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Game of Wool is the hot new yarn show hitting our screens this Autumn. Celebrating knitting and crochet, it's the perfect show to watch alongside the new series of M&S: Dress the Nation!
Beloved TV presenters AJ Odudu and Vernon Kay will be returning for series 2, bringing their charm and personalities to the screen for all to enjoy. M&S experts, fashion designers and celebrity guests will join AJ and Vernon to judge the contestants' skill, creativity and eye for fashion.
Aged between 22-59, this year's contestants come from all walks of life. Aimed at making a career in fashion accessible for all, the competition favours flair and passion over qualifications and experience. The candidates will need to work together in groups, as well as individually, to showcase their unique style to the judges.
“Dress The Nation has heart, hustle, and enough fashion drama to keep you glued to the telly. It’s real people with proper talent, bringing their A-game." – AJ Odudu
We can't wait to curl up this Autumn and watch the new series of M&S: Dress the Nation. Fashion lovers and keen sewists, you need to add this show to your watch list.
Watch the new series of M&S Dress The Nation this Autumn on ITV1 and ITVX
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