“A fashion stylist is responsible for choosing the look and the clothing, and often much more, to communicate a fashion idea, trend or theme””
As I told you on Monday, I spent my weekend at FIT taking a styling class. I have to say I did not want it to end. The people in the class were lovely and talented, the teacher terrific and I experienced the pure joy of play. Our assignment, which had to be done in one night after a class that ended at 4:30, was to create a fashion “story” from magazine cut-outs and then style our own clothes ,without a model, to make the theme become real. I rushed home because I wanted to shoot a look outside before it became too dark.
Given that my wardrobe is composed almost entirely of black and white, I decided to add a pop of red to the theme. After I got the idea, during the break, I ran uptown several blocks and bought a yard of red chiffon. The pictures in my storyboard had sheers so I used the chiffon to unify the two looks and connect it to the storyboard. I also learned that styling is not just glamorous and fun but also involves hard physical work, working under stressful circumstances and an ability to be an expert problem solver.
Another key skill is that you can work as part of a team and be a good collaborator and in many cases the photographer is your boss. I guess if I want to be a stylist I will have to stop telling my photographer Calvin what to do!
Another good thing…a lovely interview on Inside Out Style
Did you ever have an experience that you never wanted to end?
Please don’t ever stop telling Calvin what to do! LOL Love the images! Love the STYLE!
Please don’t ever stop telling Calvin what to do! LOL Love the images! Love the STYLE!
YES!Living in ITALY!!!I being the AMERICAN did not want to return HOME…….that was 21 years ago.
I hope you GOT AN A PLUS on your assignment!
BRAVA!
Being a stylist is hard work. Your eye is so good, keep giving Calvin "direction"! I think that red is stunning. Will we see it on you?
You are amazing!
Agree: Calvin rules! Another great shot in ‘Advanced Style’ and wonderful spread in ‘inside out style’. You deserve accolades for this and your generous advice.
Agree: Calvin rules! Another great shot in ‘Advanced Style’ and wonderful spread in ‘inside out style’. You deserve accolades for this and your generous advice.
Back home and catching up, I was thrilled to read your interview in "Inside Out Style," accompanied by stunning photos. As for you and Calvin, you make an extraordinary team.
Back home and catching up, I was thrilled to read your interview in "Inside Out Style," accompanied by stunning photos. As for you and Calvin, you make an extraordinary team.
I’ve worked as a freelance stylist and also a fashion editor and styling is creative, fun but also quite physical work, particularly if you have a big shoot to organise. It’s a collaboration between you and the photographer – and to me it looks like you make a great team.
Thanks so much for your thoughtful interview on Inside Out Style – I really appreciate it!
Thanks so much for your thoughtful interview on Inside Out Style – I really appreciate it!
An experience that I never wanted to end? Well, yes….a performance by Pina Bausch at Sadlers Wells. Brilliant! Lunch at Le Meurice in Paris…..luxurious and fabulous and soooo special…..and exploring the green gorgeousness of the Isle of Skye!
Now I’m off to read your interview!
Ciao
R
An experience that I never wanted to end? Well, yes….a performance by Pina Bausch at Sadlers Wells. Brilliant! Lunch at Le Meurice in Paris…..luxurious and fabulous and soooo special…..and exploring the green gorgeousness of the Isle of Skye!
Now I’m off to read your interview!
Ciao
R