'I cannot go crazy and design whatever I want', says winner of Netflix's Next In Fashion

South Korean designer Minju Kim on Next In Fashion. Next In Fashion pitted 18 designers from around the world to compete for US$250,000 and their own collection with luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter. PHOTO: COURTESY OF NETFLIX
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SINGAPORE - In today's social media age, winning - or simply joining - a reality television show can change your life.

Average Joes turn into mini celebrities overnight, scoring sponsorships and brand deals after the free exposure. In the world of fashion, a televised nod from the industry's most esteemed can elevate a designer's reputation like no other.

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