Where you are??
- During this course I am concentrating on gaining as much knowledge as possible to help me with my decision on what I ultimately want to do in the industry because I am not completely certain which direction I want to take
- It’s a big Learning process, I am finding things out about myself everyday and and developing my skills in areas I didn’t think I was interested in.
- My interests lie in : Photography – styling , events management
- Making important decisions, I have decided to top up a 3rd year in order to get a BA hons Degree
- Becoming more independent, preparing myself for the industry
How you got there??
-At A Level I studied photography and within that choose fashion as a subject researching well known fashion photographers who inspired me and imitating there work – I really enjoyed the styling and editing aspect
Alongside this I studied Media and choose Fashion Adveristing and how it effects girls self esteem and can ultimately lead to eating disorders.
- After carrying out work relating to fashion, this was where my interests grew for the indsutry, since I was young I have always loved imaginary games, make belief/fantasy being inventive and dressing up you, you can be a different person just by changing your clothes, this was what I loved, sticking my hand into the wicker basket and pulling out a bridal headband made of lace with red roses dotted round the edge and then becoming a women getting married just by wearing it!! But as I explored the many areas of fashion I began to realise just how fascinated I was.
- I chose to specialise in Promotion as I think my skills best suit this area within fashion
- My weakness is the construction side and design, so I knew before I started the course this was what I wanted to do I just had to go through the design process so I have knowledge in this area and I came out having learnt a lot of new skills.
-I want to enhance my confidence and organisation skills as I think these traits are vital for any career.
Where you want to go next??
- Gain a lot of work experience to help me with decision making
- Learn life skills
- Go travelling around the world (main priority) learning about different cultures gainig new concepts
- Complete my Ba Hons in Bournemouth
- Do an additional course at uni to further my knowledge
Who might influence you??
- Photographers and Designers, Rankin, Lagerfeld
- Teachers here to give advice and have a great amount of knowledge
- Friends always here to listen, advise and share ideas
- Family are a big influence they all come from art backgrounds so are very influential to me and helpful in all the decisions I make, they sway me to make the right direction, and you know you can trust them.
- People who have studied the course, experienced.
What might influence you?
- My work and the outcomes/ what I achieve
- Job opportunity/experience
- Work placement
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I wanted the theme to be traditional and loyal to the fundamental nature of Chanel so I chose an old fashioned Hotel. It had numerous features that appealed to me which included a staircase entrance with a red velvet carpet, a garden area and a function room with detailed lighting and a stage.I wanted to produce images that represented Chanel back in the 1920’s to 1950’s.Using classic elegant poses with ornate and ordered locations, I felt that the essence of Chanel existed in the images.
The role of ‘exhibiting and display’ in Fashion Retailing
‘The organisation of space has always been the essence of both fashion and architecture’ - Quinn 2003 p.18
Lucy Yeomans editor of Harpers Bazaar - You could ask that question of many industries. But I do think this is where catwalk fashion comes into its own, because it's less disposable and the cuts and fabrics stand the test of time. But that doesn't mean there has to be an end to creativity and experimentation – people still want escapism and fantasy. I don't think anyone likes the idea of us all walking around in identical uniforms. There will always be a place for fashion, as there is a place for art.
Military and nautical pieces were back on the spring/summer catwalks – themes that are continually reinvented. Are there still new things to be seen in fashion? In what directions do they lie?
Lucy Yeomans editor of Harpers Bazaar - You can say that the same themes recur, but I do think those ideas evolve each time to fit with our lives as they are. As in art, it can seem like there is nothing new left to do, but there will always be new ideas. Look at print – these beautiful digital computer prints that are huge this season would have been impossible only a few years ago. I think technology will bring the biggest innovations.
Amy Hutson, founder, Gossip PR It's time now for "social fashion", with the new looks and trends coming from the streets rather than the fashion houses.
Fashion stylists create visual images, such as photographs used in magazine articles or videos used in the music industry. Working from a design brief, stylists work with teams of people such as photographers, art directors, designers, lighting technicians and set builders.
The work involves planning creative solutions to the design brief, selecting the most suitable accessories to complement garments and arranging these appropriately.
Typical work activities include:
Hours are often long, because work continues until a photo shoot is finished.
Companies who employ stylists include magazines, newspapers, retail organisations, advertising agencies, publishers, media design companies and music production companies. Some stylists are self-employed and some work part time alongside another job.
Stylists may progress from editorial assistant work on fashion magazines where there is constant contact with PR companies, manufacturers and retailers
The Independent
'I often spend the day shopping'
Rachel Fanconi, 35, is a fashion stylist who has worked with David Beckham, Rachel Weisz, Sadie Frost, Calista Flockhart and Robbie Williams.
What do you actually do?
Fashion styling is basically about making people look nice. I work on editorial photo shoots, styling models for fashion spreads in magazines and newspapers, and I also style celebrities for big red-carpet events and awards ceremonies – I was Helen Mirren's stylist for this year's Baftas. The clothes are usually loaned, because when an outfit appears in a magazine or on a celebrity, it's advertising. There's a strong commercial element to styling – what I do sells frocks.
What's a typical working day like?
A typical day usually starts with me packing up and returning clothes worn at an awards ceremony the night before, then heading out to harvest new things for my next assignment. Some stylists go through PR agencies to find clothes, but I prefer to deal with people directly, and I try to support London designers. As a stylist, your contacts are extremely important, so I'm very protective with mine. If I'm dressing someone new, I'll call the person first to discuss their likes and dislikes, which helps me to put together a profile. Then I'll spend the day shopping and bring back lots of different outfits for them to choose from.
What's the best thing about your job?
Shopping. I hope that doesn't sound too shallow. Aside from that, it's the social aspect of the job. I work with a big list of people – models, make-up artists, photographers – on various different assignments, and it's lovely checking in with them if I haven't seen them for a few months. You're collaborating together to make something look gorgeous, and when things come together, it's hugely satisfying.
What's tough about it?
It's easy to get caught up in the glamorous hoop-la and fabulousness of the job. I feel that with any demanding career, it's important to have perspective – otherwise you could let styling take over your life and become a caricature "fashion" person, ending up in a bubble. My husband and I are both stylists, but we're also Millwall season ticket holders – we try to keep part of our lives separate from our jobs.
What skills do you need to be a top fashion stylist?
It's not enough to have an artistic eye. Try to find inspiration in unexpected places. If you go to gigs, exhibitions and plays, it will inform your work. During a fashion shoot, you have to be hawk-eyed, ready to swoop on any visible bra straps or an uneven hemline. Pickiness and organisation are important. I take digital photos and print out suggestions of shoe, bag and outfit combinations, to make sure everything goes together. And I'm obsessive about my styling kit, which has my clothes steamer, pins, insoles, lots of underwear and toupee tape. If a dress needs extra padding round the bust, but there's only one "chicken fillet" in your kit, it's no use at all.
What would you say to someone who wanted to get where you are?
It may look like it's all frocks and high heels, but the reality is that it's a lot of hard graft. Get a qualification under your belt – not necessarily a degree in fashion styling, but maybe in design, which will give you useful dressmaking skills so you can do alterations. Then do work experience with a stylist in the most stressful environment possible – probably fashion shoots for a newspaper – so you learn to work under pressure to deadline. Try to learn your craft from a stylist you admire, be as professional as you can, and be prepared to do a lot of work for free.
What's the salary and career path like?
Don't expect to make any money for the first two years – you'll have to supplement your income with other part-time work. I'm nervous about saying what I earn, because I run my own business, but you get paid per assignment and it really varies. At the top end, stylists working on a television commercial could make £10,000 a day. You could work freelance, or for an agency. As a freelancer, you often progress through meeting a new set of people on each job you do.
