Who is Next in Fashion contestant Nigel Xavier?

Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for Season 2 of Next in fashion.

Moderated by designer and stylist Tan France (strange eye) and supermodel Gigi Hadid (who replaced designer and model Alexa Chung), the second part of the Netflix competition series Next in fashion sees aspiring fashion designers go head-to-head for a $200,000 cash prize and the launch of the coveted Rent the Runway line.

“You will create the next iconic fashion trends, all under the watchful eye of the fashion kings,” say Tan and Gigi. Those royalties include Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing and The Donatella Versace.

After weeding out 12 fierce candidates, Nigel Xavier takes on fellow designers Bao Tranchi and Deontré Hancock in the Season 2 finale.

In the end, the Atlanta-based designer takes home the win.

“The world sees my vision and it will really change my life,” says Nigel after his triumph. “I don’t know where it’s going, but I know I have what it takes to be the next in the fashion world Am next in fashion.”

Read on for details about the Next in fashion The Season 2 Champion that is Netflix Tudum referred to as the “magician of denim”.

Known for his ‘patchwork and textile manipulations’, Nigel Xavier’s signature style is reminiscent of 90’s and early 2000’s fashion. Over the years he’s garnered respected clients from across the music industry, including “It’s a Vibe” rapper 2 Chainz.

He also looks to the music industry for fashion inspiration and considers artists like A$AP Rocky, Playboi Carti and Travis Scott to be his muses MEAWW.

As reported byTudumNigel – a former high school football player – is inspired by “fabrics, materials, culture and nostalgia”. He also finds that “adapting and observing all of the different cultures” makes him a “diverse and open-minded” artist.

Of his many blue creations (we live for his denim ugg boots), Nigel prides himself on his oversized patchwork denim pants, which Netflix says “fit five to six people.” The exaggerated piece “symbolizes togetherness”.

In a feature from the luxury fashion retailer Far-fetched, Nigel has been open about his love for the Peach State capital.

“I moved to Atlanta in 2010 and have lived in Summerhill most of the time. This city has opened so many doors for me that I would never have experienced if I hadn’t lived here,” he told the platform. “Plus, I could call it my home after moving my entire life.”

He continued to stuff his friend’s family’s Mexican restaurant, Mi Barrio, and considered it one of his favorite local spots. He claimed the restaurant “will take you to Mexico as soon as you see it.”

“Since I’m able to win this whole thing, I just want people to remember that if you don’t feel like you belong, just make room, because there’s room, you know?” Nigel says and offers tidbits of wisdom.

“I’m just super grateful. I can’t wait to show the world what I have next.”

For a glimpse into Nigel Xavier’s denim-inspired vision, watch season 2 of Next in fashionwhich is currently streaming on Netflix.