Stylista

This new reality TV show features 11 contestants vying for the position of assistant to Anne Slowey, the fashion news director of Elle Magazine. While the concept of the show is interesting and I am a magazine fanatic, it is slightly embarrassing for Elle. To offer a position through competition on reality television is ridiculous as the show is focused purely on entertainment. It conveys the image of fashion magazines as shark tanks. Anne Slowey is not even the Editor in Chief of Elle, so I do not know why she is conducting this show and imitating Meryl Streep’s character in The Devil Wears Prada. It is humiliating for the magazine and for Slowey, especially to be part of show named “Stylista”. The allure of the show is its glamour and amusement, but it certainly does not advocate working for a fashion magazine. In fact, it shows the absurdity of tasks given to assistants such as preparing the perfect breakfast. I am critical of the show because I know that fashion magazines are not like this, even for assistants. I can appreciate the humor, so I find the show exciting and addictive. The show adds to the thrilling line up on CW this season. Stay tuned to see who will receive a paid, year-long junior editorial position, a paid lease on a Manhattan apartment for a year, and a $100,000 clothing allowance at H&M.