Julia Fox lives in the year 2067. Or at least that's what happens It's heard how to see your order to up-and-coming designers to create bold and innovative outfits with tampon applicators and birthday balloons. OMG Fashun, his new E! competition series, broadcast on May 6.
The show, like Fox, is a lot of fun to watch. While its fashion contest component makes for easy comparisons with a more sustainability-focused version Project Runwayremember its delicious lightness by RuPaul Drag Race's early seasons: models wearing the designs are “Julias”, contestants are “disruptors”, and eliminated parties are “cancelled”. Those who can handle the curveballs courtesy of Fox, celebrity stylist Law Roach and a rotating guest judge win $10,000, and a chance for Fox to model the winning outfit.
Fox is a natural host for the show given his well-documented love of all things weird and edgy in fashion. “I always have to look in the mirror and say, 'Do I look bad?' And if the answer is no, I have to change,” she tells NYLON. “It's a feeling. You just know. It must be bad.”
Before the premiere of OMG FashunFox talks about her wardrobe, what she's learned from Roach, and her thoughts on fame.
I like what you said on the show about how once a style is a trend, it's over in your eyes. What's hot right now that you're tired of?
I'm not into quiet luxury or the clean girl aesthetic. I like clothes to tell a story. I like that they are indicative of who a person is. I think when you jump on every trend that comes along, it shows a kind of lack of authenticity or identity. I've always been attracted to monsters, people who dress like crazy. I find these people to be more my cup of tea.
You're one of the most outspoken celebrities in culture. What's the funnest part of fame?
I think probably like people think you're like an alien. There is a dehumanization that happens when people become famous. There's just an “us and them” mentality, while I don't feel different, but people see me as different. People are always very surprised when I'm normal. They say, “She's very relatable.” And it's like, “Yeah, because I'm literally just like you.” You have to get used to it.
One thing my friends and I talk about often is that you are a textbook Aquarius. How does the ethos of the sign play out in your personal style?
I feel like a chameleon. I like to play dress up and get into character. I love trying new things. I'm not really that afraid of being different or wearing something crazy because I always know that my fellow Aquarians will pull it off, and they do, they always do. But being an Aquarian, I also get bored very quickly and then want to move on and find something new.
It's hard to be 100 years ahead of the curve.
exactly I always say that.
i understand
It's a blessing and a curse. I feel like people are taking so long to catch on.
And you're like, “I'm so over it” when everyone else has noticed.
Or something I would have done last year became trendy and then I'm like, “Dude, what the hell? When I did it, you all hated it and now it's a trend.”
Which new designers do you have your eye on?
I always talk about Seks guys. They designed my most iconic outfits. I love them very much. I also love Anna Molinari. She's a recycler girl I found on TikTok. She is amazing. Luis de Javier does a lot of latex, and he's also been behind some of my really iconic looks.
What's the most important thing you've had working with Law Roach?
He can look at something and say, “Oh, it looks like Helmut Lang from this specific season, this collection.” His brain is an archive of fashion's greatest moments. His passion for it is truly contagious. I feel like I learned a lot about the history of fashion.
Are your fashion references getting stronger now?
Definitely. I feel like I'm always looking ahead and I don't really think about what's been done before, but it's great to pull out the old Galliano or Lee McQueen because a lot of that stuff feels very relevant and current for today. Those men were 100% ahead of their time.
Finally, the girls want to know: When is it the song drop?
next month I promise. At the moment there is only one. My first real love in life was music, so maybe I'll take it a step further, but I'm very busy now. see me I will give my best.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
