Kumari Shreya
Created by Rachelle Mendez, David Collins, Rob Eric, and Michael Williams, ‘The Hype’ is a fashion reality show on HBO Max. It brings several aspiring street fashion designers to compete against each other in a series of challenges. Each week, one participant is eliminated based on their performance, and the best designer is declared the winner at the end of the season.
The victor is awarded a co-sign from some of the most influential names in the fashion industry and $150,000. Season 2 of the captivating series introduced the audience to many new faces. With the cameras now turned away, fans are curious about what the participants are up to these days, and we are here to answer the same!
Winston Bartholomew “Barth” Holder III is Working on New Projects Today
Starting with the season’s winner, we have Winston Bartholomew Holder III, who goes by Barth. As of writing, he seems to be thriving as a fashion designer. His streetwear brand, B.Gold NYC, and label, The House of Bartholomew, are growing under the reality TV star’s guidance. In September of 2022, Barth’s collection was showcased in the New York Fashion Week, and he could not be prouder about the same! The designer is reportedly working on several projects, many of which he acquired due to his performance on the HBO Max show.
Khanh Ngo is Collaborating With Other Clothing Brands Today
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Khanh Ngo is presently based in Los Angeles, California. The fashion designer’s brand is N⋆G⋆O, through which he has been able to share his clothing with the world. Khanh’s excellent performance on ‘The Hype’ earned him many precious opportunities. In fact, he recently teased his collaboration with Marathon Clothing, which he acquired through his time on the show.
Brittney “Knoxx” Brooks is Enjoying Travelling the Globe
Brittney “Knoxx” Brooks was one of the most consistent performers in season 2 of ‘The Hype.’ The designer is the creative director and owner of DVMN NYC. The brand also has an online portal through which customers can purchase her clothes, including her recently released fall collection. Though Knoxx did not win the season despite being one of the finalists, she seems to have bounced back from it and is immensely grateful for the exposure she gained through her time on the show. In her free time, she seems to enjoy traveling and adventurous activities.
Bryan Gonzalez is Focusing on His Designing Career
Speaking of the last contestant to be eliminated from the HBO Max show’s second season, we have Bryan Gonzalez, the owner of Secondand7th. The brand’s name references the designer’s initials and their position within the alphabet order. Fans of Brian’s work can check out the various apparel the designer has put for sale on his company’s website.
Alexzander is Focusing on His Fashion Brand
Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Alexzander wowed everyone with his designing skills, though he is also passionate about being a musician. His fashion brand is called Lab 74, and he also serves as the creative director. Alexzander certainly impressed the viewers with his talent and personality and has gained quite a fan following. The designer seems pretty grateful for the opportunity the show provided him with.
Cierra Boyd is Focusing on Her Career Today
Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Cierra Boyd is the owner of FRISKMEGOOD and refers to herself as a Fashion Engineer. Through her work, the designer aims to stay true to her beliefs about the necessity of sustainability and encourages those around her to do the same. Cierra’s work on the reality show was nothing but impressive, and those interested in buying her designs can do so via her company’s website. Furthermore, she is affiliated with The Her Group, a fashion-related PR Agency.
Dominique “Domo” Wilkins is Working as a Model
Dominique “Domo” Wilkins is the owner of Faded NYC and a participant in the second season of ‘The Hype.’ The designer fulfilled his dream of being on the reality show and has been over the moon about the same. Despite many ups and downs that he faced during his time in season 2, he is nothing but positive about the experience. Interestingly, the designer works as a model and is never shy about sharing his work with his fans.
T. Dionne is Enjoying Her Life Today
Mixing her love for both Los Angeles and New York, T. Dionne left quite an impact on the viewers of the HBO Max series. Her clothing brand, Futura by Dionne, combines retro with futuristic styles to present customers with something fresh with just a touch of nostalgia. If you are eager to check out some of the clothes designed by ‘The Hype’ participant, you can check out her company’s website. In her free time, Dionne likes to be with her adorable dog and enjoys activities like skiing.
Rupal is Working as a Designer
Rupal Banerjee’s time on ‘The Hype’ may have been short, but it still impacted the viewers. Her brand, Ru by Rupal, is based in Los Angeles and has recently released its SS23 collection, which one can check out on the company’s website. The designer is quite proud of her Indian heritage and likes to emphasize it in her designs. In addition, Rupal works as a designer with Apple.
Vell Beck is Leading a Happy Life
As for Vell Beck, the owner of VBNYC, the designer became popular for his unusual exit from the HBO Max series. Since then, fans have been curious about why he was kicked out of the show, though he and the producers have not disclosed any details as of writing. Vell is quite happy in his personal life and enjoys spending time with his partner, whom he adores. On the other hand, he is affiliated with The House, a hybrid creative house based in Miami, Florida.
Chelsea Ma is Focusing on Her Business
Chelsea Ma is one of the Co-Founders of Takeon and briefly appeared as a participant in ‘The Hype.’ Presently, Takeon has numerous stores in global cities like New York City, Shanghai, and Tokyo. On top of that, the brand has completed 15 pop-ups in Soho, New York. Through her business, Chelsea focuses on unisex designers that are both fashionable and comfortable.
Jason is Thriving in His Professional Life Today
Last but not least, we have Jason, the owner of Verdict Still Out. The designer’s work focuses on non-binary clothing and is available on his company’s website. Jason recently had the opportunity to design the look for Armani White and his designers for the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards, which took place on October 4, 2022. Needless to say, he is pretty happy with his professional accomplishments.
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