Eleven aspiring fashion enthusiasts vie for a much-coveted editorial job with Elle magazine. They work as assistants to Elle's Fashion News Director, Anne Slowey, a demanding but well-respected fashion icon. The competitors carry out an assistant task and a fashion editorial assignment in each episode. Each week, in consultation with Elle's Creative Director, Joe Zee, Anne fires one person, until the last assistant standing gets "promoted" to the coveted real-life job opportunity. watch
Elle's recently booted fashion director — or shall we say "Editor at Large" — Nina the "Meana" Garcia is branching out from her reality roots on Project Runway and signing on for a new reality show, reports the New York Post.But wait, it gets better! Garcia's show, Running in Heels, will follow the staff at her new publication Marie Claire — while Garcia's Elle replacement, Anne Slowey, is hosting her own show of a very similar premise, Stylista. That's right — rival reality shows. We haven't seen direct competition this good since The Singing Bee and Don't Forget the Lyrics practically aired on top of each other.The Tyra Banks-produced Stylista premieres Oct. 22 on the CW, and Garcia's Running in Heels is set to debut in March. Which fashionista do you think will have the more entertaining series? — Gina DiNunnoUse our Online Video Guide to see a preview of Stylista.Related:• J. Lo to Hit TV's Runway?read more