The Hype (2021 TV series)
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| Genre | Reality competition |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
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| Running time | 42–49 minutes |
| Production company | Scout Productions |
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| Network | HBO Max |
| Release | August 12, 2021 – October 6, 2022 |
The Hype is an American reality television series presented by Speedy Morman which showcases the best streetwear fashion designers in the country. The designers compete for the judges' "co-sign" and a cash prize of $150,000. The series premiered on August 12, 2021, on HBO Max.[1] The series was picked up for a second season, which premiered on September 22, 2022, with Morman returning as host, as well as all three judges from the first season.[2]
Cast[edit]
Hosts[edit]
- Speedy Morman
Judges[edit]
- Marni Senofonte
- Beth "Bephie" Berkitt
- Offset
Guest Judges (Season 1)[edit]
- A$AP Ferg
- Alexander John
- Jim Lee
- Bobby Hundreds
- Cardi B
- Dapper Dan
Guest Judges (Season 2)[edit]
- Law Roach
- 24kGoldn
- Kai Nguyen
- Angelo Baque
- Blacc Sam
- BH
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Designers (Season 1)[edit]
The first season began with 9 designers. Wole joined the competition in the second episode.
| Name[3][4] | Brand | Hometown | Placement |
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| Justin Mensinger | Justin Mensinger | Chicago, Illinois | Winner |
| Kai Nguyen | Lumières | Los Angeles, California (born in Vietnam) | Runner-up |
| Paije Speights | Front Paije | Detroit, Michigan | 3rd |
| Camila Romero | DeadBlud Label | Los Angeles, California (born in Colombia)[5] | 5th |
| Blu | WNTD Apparel | Los Angeles, California | 4th |
| Wole | A.M.A. (Against Medical Advice) | Brooklyn, New York | 6th |
| Alan Cheung (a.k.a. Alan King) | AKINGS | New York City, New York | 7th |
| Caroline Bentley Noble | Avenue C | Lexington, Kentucky | 8th |
| Timeekah Murphy (a.k.a. Murph) | Alani Taylor | The Bronx, New York | 9th |
| Jolleson | Jolleson | Los Angeles, California | 10th |
Designers (Season 2)[edit]
The second season began with 12 designers, but only 9 were guaranteed spots in the competition. The judges looked at the designers' racks and ranked Alexzander, Chelsea, and Jason at the bottom. The three designers then competed to put together a look to earn the final spot in the show, which Alexzander won.
| Name[6][7][8][9][10][11][2] | Brand | Hometown | Placement |
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| Winston Bartholomew Holder III (a.k.a. Barth) | BGold NYC | New York, New York | Winner |
| Khanh Ngo | MADE & Co. Gallery | Columbus, Ohio | Runner-up |
| Knoxx | Dvmn Pigeon | Elmira, New York | Runner-up |
| Bryan Gonzalez | Second and 7th | South Los Angeles, California | 4th |
| Alexzander | Lab 74 | Detroit, Michigan | 5th |
| Cierra Boyd | Friskmegood | Cleveland, Ohio | 6th |
| Domo Wilkins | Faded NYC | North Carolina | 7th |
| Vell Beck | VBNYC | Harlem, New York | 8th (disqualified) |
| T. Dionne | Futura by T. Dionne | Texas | 9th |
| Rupal Banerjee | Ru by Rupal | New York, New York | 10th |
| Chelsea Ma | Takeon Label | New York, New York | 11th/12th (joint elimination) |
| Jason Scott | Verdict Still Out | Atlanta, Georgia | 11th/12th (joint elimination) |
Episodes[edit]
Season 1 (2021)[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 1 | 1 | "The Streets Are Your Runway" | August 12, 2021 | |
| After exploring their new work studio, the designers face a blind critique of their sample racks in an unexpected first impressions challenge and they create a classic streetwear look for A$AP Ferg with the promise of a sky-high prize.[12] | ||||
| 2 | 2 | "West Coast Classic With a Twist" | August 12, 2021 | |
| The designers meet another curveball when a new talent joins the competition; the contestants draw inspiration from their roots to design jackets representative of their communities.[12] | ||||
| 3 | 3 | "Young Hearts Run Free" | August 12, 2021 | |
| Love is in the air as the designers create cohesive, sustainably crafted looks for the ultimate It-couple, but a surprise test in collaboration threatens to break hearts.[12] | ||||
| 4 | 4 | "DC Hype Squad" | August 19, 2021 | |
| With guidance from sneaker customizer Alexander John and DC Comics’ Jim Lee, the remaining designers take inspiration from The Suicide Squad’s iconic characters to craft head-to-toe streetwear looks fit for a superhero.[12] | ||||
| 5 | 5 | "Get Up, Stand Up" | August 19, 2021 | |
| With streetwear trailblazers Bobby Hundreds and Angelo Baque on hand to help them through, the designers tackle a personal and emotional challenge: instilling their core beliefs into looks that address pressing social issues.[12] | ||||
| 6 | 6 | "Offset Your Style" | August 19, 2021 | |
| After receiving guidance and feedback from Cardi B, the contestants struggle to impress Offset with their hoodie designs - at the risk of losing out on a career-changing collab.[12] | ||||
| 7 | 7 | "Ladies in the Place" | August 25, 2021 | |
| Victory is within reach as the semi-finalists create looks inspired by the strong women in their lives; even with guidance from Bephie and Marni, some designers struggle to create their first-ever women's outfits.[12] | ||||
| 8 | 8 | "The Co-Sign" | August 25, 2021 | |
| The designers lean on Bobby Hundreds to help crystallize their creative lookbooks; Dapper Dan and other pioneering streetwear superstars spark much-needed inspiration as the finalists present their full collections in an unforgettable runway show.[12] | ||||
Season 2 (2022)[edit]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Original release date | |
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| 9 | 1 | "Understand the Assignment" | September 22, 2022 | |
| The designers are given 24 hours to convey their own unique perspective on luxury streetwear to impress style icon Law Roach and guest Co-Signers 24kGoldn and season one finalist Kai Nguyen.[13] | ||||
| 10 | 2 | "Prep in Your Step" | September 22, 2022 | |
| Tasked with revamping the preppy fashion trend, the designers must hone their distinct creative vision to create a fresh take on the iconic look; fashion innovator Angelo Baque drops by to offer a chance at a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration.[13] | ||||
| 11 | 3 | "Board Meeting" | September 22, 2022 | |
| The contestants hit the skate park to grind out outfits for pro-skaters that blend natural street style with mobility and comfort.[13] | ||||
| 12 | 4 | "Marathon X The Hype" | September 29, 2022 | |
| With guidance from Marathon Clothing's Blacc Sam and BH, the contestants channel inspiration from the company's founder, Nipsey Hussle, to pay homage to their communities by designing iconic streetwear staples.[13] | ||||
| 13 | 5 | "Offset Your Fam" | September 29, 2022 | |
| In a test of collaboration, the designers are placed in pairs to create fresh outfits for what may be their most discerning clients yet: Offset's children.[13] | ||||
| 14 | 6 | "The Game Before the Game" | September 29, 2022 | |
| The worlds of streetwear and sports collide when the designers are challenged to create a fly pre-game fit for NBA's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.[13] | ||||
| 15 | 7 | "From the Block to the Blockchain" | October 6, 2022 | |
| Immersing themselves in the metaverse, the semi-finalists must create two distinct t-shirts: one for the real world and the other as a unique NFT design; after receiving advice, the designers draw inspiration from their own lives.[13] | ||||
| 16 | 8 | "The Final Drop X Street Party" | October 6, 2022 | |
| The remaining contestants must impress the Co-Signers with a cohesive and impactful lookbook; Law Roach returns to dole out his styling wisdom before the finalists debut their full collections.[13] | ||||
References[edit]
- ^ ""The Hype" The Streets are Your Runway (TV Episode 2021) - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ a b Loftus, Johnny. "Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Hype' Season 2 on HBO Max, Where Co-Signers Continue Their Search For Streetwear's Next Top Voice". Decider.com. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "The Hype Season 1: Where is the Cast Now?". TheCinemaholic. 27 September 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Kalil-Barrino, Marisa. "Will Detroit fashion designer make the cut as a contestant on HBO's 'The Hype'?". Metro Times. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ Han, Yoonji. "I'm a DACA recipient who came to America after guerrilla groups targeted my family. As a fashion designer, I want to help others find freedom in expression". Insider.com. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "About -- Ru by Rupal". RupalBrand.com. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "They're reppin' the best in streetwear. Meet some of this season's freshest designers". Instagram. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "Why Was Vell Kicked Off From The Hype? Where is He Now?". TheCinemaholic. 27 September 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "Chelsea Ma". Instagram. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "verdict still out NOT JUST A LABEL". Not Just a Label. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ "Verified They're making art with every stitch. Meet some of Season 2's designers". Instagram. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "The Hype". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "The Hype". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
