If you prefer to see and select actual garments from a PR, you will need to make an appointment with the relevant PR to pull the items of clothing. If your job is for a fashion editorial and the magazine is new, always bring a co
Read MoreThat is one of the most difficult parts of the job. You might know a stylist for years who becomes quite a good friend, then suddenly they have been hired to do
Read MorePrep means to prepare for a shoot. On a job you are allocated prep days – use the time to plan and be fully prepared. In order to start prepping, you will need the following information:
Read MoreThe call sheet includes all the key shoot information on it – the names and contact information of the team members, location, date and time and
Read MoreThe PPM is designed for a team to come together before a shoot and make sure everyone knows what they are doing. This is where you will present the images of looks you have created, along with the mood-board and clothes bought, and brief the team about each look or story for the shoot. At the start of the meeting, everyone will introduce themselves with their first name and job title or department. Those present may include:
Read MoreOnce you have successfully negotiated your terms and fee and confirmed the job (see last blog The Fashion Stylist’s Job), you will need to turn your attention to the brief you have been given by the client. This outlines what needs to be achieved and a good brief will state your goals clearly – it is your
Read MoreA graduate of the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Newheart Ohanian began her career as a fashion designer, but after several years decided to embark on a career as a freelance fashion stylist.
How did you go about securing your first work contacts?
Read MoreGenerally, a fashion stylist works either for one magazine on a permanent basis or freelance for a range of clients, magazines and fashion labels. Freelance stylists are often represented by an agent and may have an assistant or even a team of people working under them. In this job you can..
Read MoreA magazine shoot; a catwalk show; an advertising campaign. The images presented to the world by the global fashion industry appear seamless and effortless, conveying beauty and aspiration. In fact, though, what you are seeing is the culmination of a long and complex process. The hard work has already been done, behind the scenes, by a team of artists, at the heart of which is a fashion stylist.
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