At the time of the show, the channel was arguably in its prime.

Hosted by London and Clinton Kelly, the show followed a transformative journey of fashion makeovers.

Each episode featured a participant nominated by friends or family for their questionable fashion choices.

Stacy London smiling

Surprisingly, this wasn’t the job London credits for her success on “What Not to Wear.”

By graduation, she had been offered a job at the world-renowned fashion magazine Vogue.

After four years of working in this esteemed position, London was fired.

Stacu London shocked face

How am I going to get another job?

How am I going to prove that I’m talented?'"

The following year, London took any job she could to pay the rent.

Stacy London speaking

In Fast Company, she wrote that this required her to take gigs way out of her comfort zone.

She was no longer styling in high fashion but creating looks for commercials and ads.

After a short period as a freelancer, London walked into her opportunity with TLC.

So we thought of you."