'Next in Fashion': Who is Deontré Hancock? Self-taught designer was inspired by parents' fashion sense
WASHINGTON, DC: Netflix's designing competition 'Next in Fashion' is all set to return for season 2 after being canceled. The show's renewal in 2022 was a welcome surprise for its ardent fans. The new season is expected to feature several celebrity guests, with A-list hosts joining the aspiring designers in their hunt for perfection.
Tan France will team up with a new co-host, Gigi Hadid, as 12 incredibly talented designers compete to showcase their boldest looks on a global platform. Among the rising talent is Deontré Hancock, who hopes to become the next big name in fashion.
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Who is Deontré Hancock?
Deontré hails from Washington, DC and is the CEO and Design Director of Hoodlvm. He has been in the fashion industry as a well-recognized menswear designer since 2013. He has also produced the annual showcase since 2014. Additionally, Deontré has organized dozens of independently sponsored fashion events in the Washington DC area. He hosted his first fashion show titled 'Se7en' on August 2, 2014. He kicked off his career with a personal understanding of fashion, and later studied at The Academy of Art University in San Francisco, CA. The menswear designer has also received critical acclaim in Fashion Week events in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York City, and Baltimore.
Notably, Deontre’s designs have been featured in a host of online and print publications. He is known for his exaggerated menswear looks, especially his signature puffer coats, which have become trendy. Deontré also personally designs all his clothes, which gives off 90’s popular style vibes. Besides his puffer coats, his baggy clothing dominates the menswear line, with experimental designs and eclectic patterns.
What inspired Deontré Hancock?
Deontré credits his parents for his success. The designer shared in an interview that watching his parents "dress up for church on Sundays and date nights" made him pay special attention to clothes. Moreover, his own personal style from a young age was also inspired by his parents. Additionally, the designer developed an early sense of fashion for streetwear, owing to the fashion trends in the surrounding area. He also kept an eye on his classmates when he was in school. While he always seeks inspiration from the latest trends and his immediate surroundings, Deontré always adds his own spin to make the design more creative.
'Next in Fashion' will premiere on Friday, March 3, 2023 on Netflix.