Are you a TV ironer? You might have noticed you can multitask while ironing. There's time for a quick chat. But your BFF isn't always free, so we suggest putting the fun in fun-ctional and checking out these top 5 must-see shows about fashion, lifestyle and design. They are guaranteed to keep you entertained and make the time fly by!

Emily in Paris

When this Netflix show came out, social media went wild about Lily Collins in her role as Emily, a young American who's sent to Paris for work after her company is bought out by a French ad agency specialising in luxury goods. Produced by Darren Star of Sex and the City fame, this show is a guaranteed culture shock and has all the right ingredients for a fusion of coming of age, rom-com and office intrigue! With her broken French, Emily is a walking American cliché. It’ll leave you begging for more!
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Abstract: The Art of Design

Are you into design? This fascinating docuseries takes us into the heart of design world. A whirlwind of ingenuity from the one who taught us that a shoe is a concept, not footwear. Every episode features a different artist at the height of their career in illustration, photography, graphic design and architecture, as well as creatives who design shoes, cars, stage sets and interiors. This is where you meet the people who have designed iconic objects and revolutionised performance art for the greatest singers. This show is sure to change your perception of everyone and everything. What do you say?
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The Home Edit with Clea and Joanna

“Everything in its place” or how to declutter our closets? Produced by actress Reese Witherspoon, this series is where celebrities like Eva Longoria, Khloe Kardashian, Drew Barrymore and Neil Patrick Harris get help from pro home organisers Clea and Joanna. They cover everything from a deep spring cleaning to common sense wardrobe organizing with style. The Home Edit method is as satisfying as it is pleasing to the eye. You’ll love it!
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Tidying Up with Marie Kondo

Now a household name, Marie Kondo is the Japanese super-tidy consultant who has changed the way we put away and fold our laundry. Filmed in the United States, this reality series follows the clutter guru as she sparks joy through fastidious tidying and visits homes overtaken by “organised chaos”. We get to see some pretty mind-blowing before and after shots that will seriously hook you on the minimalist philosophy and inspire you with great hacks for your own home!
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Next in Fashion

Dive into the fashion world with this reality show hosted by stylist Alexa Chung and Queer Eye fashion expert Tan France. Big name contestants include famous stylists, artistic directors, and fashion designers said to be “the best in the world”. They face off for a chance to become the next great fashion designer. The prize is a tidy sum of $250,000 and an opportunity to sell a collection on the luxury fashion retailer website Net-a-porter. A star-studded panel judge each challenge and give the show some real fashion cred. It’s a must-see, if only for the runway shows at the end of each episode!
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