ELLE MAGAZINE’S NEW TV SHOW IS LITERALLY THE GOSSIP GIRL REBOOT WE NEVER KNEW WE NEEDED 💅🔥
Okay besties, grab your Stanley cups and put your phones on Do Not Disturb because I am about to hit you with the *most* iconic news drop of the year. You thought 2023 was crazy? You thought 2024 was a fever dream? NAUR. Get ready for 2025 because ELLE Magazine just announced they are dropping a TV show and it is about to BREAK THE INTERNET. Like, for real. This isn’t a drill. Put down your matcha lattes and listen up. 🎙️
So, here’s the tea. ELLE, the literal Bible of fashion, beauty, and pop culture, is launching a scripted TV series. And no, it’s not some boring fashion documentary where old ladies talk about fabric. This is a full-on, drama-filled, messy, glamorous, New York City-set show that is giving major *Devil Wears Prada* meets *Gossip Girl* meets *Emily in Paris* but make it Gen Z. Like, think of the most chaotic, fashionable, and iconic moments of your favorite reality shows, but scripted and actually good. 💅
The show is called (wait for it…) **“ELLE: The Show.”** I know, I know, it’s not the most creative name, but who cares when the concept is THIS good? Basically, it’s about a group of young, ambitious, and *extremely* online fashion editors and influencers trying to survive the cutthroat world of New York media. And no, it’s not a ripoff of *The Bold Type*. This is darker. More dramatic. More *unhinged*. You know how everyone is obsessed with the whole “quiet luxury” trend and “old money aesthetic”? This show is going to expose the *real* messy, chaotic, and sometimes toxic side of the fashion industry that nobody talks about. Think *Euphoria* but with Louboutins and Botox. 💉👠
I got a sneak peek at the pilot script (yes, I have connections, don’t worry about it) and I am SHOOK. The main character is this 22-year-old girl named Luna who just moved to New York from Ohio (basic but relatable, I know). She lands an internship at ELLE Magazine, thinking she’s about to live her *Uptown Girl* fantasy, but instead she gets thrown into a world of backstabbing, insane deadlines, and influencers who will literally sell their soul for a front row seat at Fashion Week. One scene literally has her crying in a bathroom stall while wearing a $5,000 Dior bag. The duality of woman. 😭💅
But the REAL drama comes from the cast of characters. There’s the ice queen editor-in-chief, Margot, who is basically Miranda Priestly but younger, hotter, and carries a vape pen. She’s the kind of boss who will compliment your outfit and then fire you in the same sentence. Then there’s the “It Girl” influencer, Sasha, who has 10 million followers but zero talent. She’s the villain you love to hate, like if the Kardashians were actually shady behind the scenes. Oh, and there’s a male love interest who is a fashion photographer with a mysterious past. Yawn, but okay, we’ll take it. 📸
What makes this show different though? It’s the *vibe*. The show is being produced by the same team behind *Euphoria* and *Industry*, so you know the visuals are going to be INSANE. Think neon lights, insane outfits, fast cuts, and a soundtrack that makes you want to run through a wall. And the writing? It’s packed with Gen Z slang but in a way that doesn’t feel forced. Like, characters actually say “slay,” “no cap,” and “it’s giving” without making you cringe. They even have a scene where someone says “delulu is the solulu” and I SCREAMED. It’s so real. 😂
But here’s the real tea: ELLE is using this show to take a *massive* shot at the current state of social media and influencer culture. The show is basically a satire of everything we’re obsessed with right now. It’s going to expose how fake the fashion industry is, how influencers are literally paid to pretend to love ugly bags, and how everyone is one scandal away from being canceled. One episode literally has a character getting canceled for wearing a fake vintage Chanel bag. Imagine the discourse. 👀
And the fashion? Oh my god, THE FASHION. Every episode is sponsored by like 20 luxury brands, so you know the wardrobe budget is insane. I’m talking custom Mugler, archival Galliano, and enough Prada to make you cry. There’s even a scene where the characters have a “steal her look” competition but it’s actually just them fighting over a vintage Dior saddle bag. It’s petty, it’s messy, it’s PERFECT. 💎
Now, let’s talk about the cast. Rumors are flying that the show has already cast some major Gen Z A-listers. Like, we’re talking Jenna Ortega, possibly? Maybe a *Euphoria* alum? And there’s even whispers that a certain ex-Disney star might be playing the villain. I’m not going to say who, but if it’s true, Twitter is going to EXPLODE. 💥
But the best part? ELLE is releasing the show exclusively on TikTok. Yes, you read that right. The episodes are going to be short, vertical, and optimized for your phone screen. Think *The D’Amelio Show* but with better writing and actual fashion. Each episode is only like 10-15 minutes long, perfect for your commute or a bathroom break. And they’re dropping new episodes every single week. No more waiting two
Final Thoughts
Having sat through enough crime procedurals to recognize the tired beats of the genre, I found *Elle*’s willingness to let its psychological dread simmer rather than explode into action to be its most arresting—and polarizing—trait. The show doesn't just ask you to follow a mystery; it forces you to inhabit the suffocating ambiguity of its protagonist’s reality, where the line between victim and accomplice dissolves into a quiet, corrosive nothing. Ultimately, it's a slow-burn meditation on complicity and the stories we tell ourselves to survive, but one that requires a patience many viewers—and networks—simply may not possess.