Ever since I was about fourteen years old, I would scour the latest magazines and tear out my fashion photo shoots, keeping the photos organized (relatively speaking) in a massive inspiration folder. For what said inspiration was for, I’m still not completely sure, but needless to say, when I finally made the big move up to NYC, my trusty folder – which had grown to two accordion folders – was along for the ride. There was just something that struck me about the visuals and how the clothes, although typically unattainable somehow seemed accessible on the perfume scented pages.
It was only until I found myself working in the fashion industry, I discovered just how many people and how much work goes into executing and accomplishing just one of those shots. With just the glossy final product to use as a measure, it’s easy to fall under the misconception that being a fashion stylist consists of simply playing dress-up with a life-sized Barbie. Au contraire. Think more along the lines of schlepping garment bags on the subway, meticulous organizing and long hours. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
With personas like our beloved Rachel Zoe giving styling a whole new spotlight, we decided to tap five professionals who are killing it at the moment (sans reality TV cameras) to give their expert advice on how to break into this totally competitive yet covetable industry and share some of their super inspiring work.
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Great article on how to break into the world of a fashion stylist. With the world being so cut throat and competitive it’s hard to stay positive. Please check out our community of retail workers for more information and advice on how to break into the fashion industry. http://www.theretaillife.com We have an online community where retail workers can share, connect and engage with not only each other but also actual retailers. We have featured retailers and a chance to chat live with these recruiters from large companies such as zappos, Lush, ACE hardware, Auntie Annes and many others!
whats the best way to develop relationships with stores, showrooms, and vendors to receive garments?
meticulous organizing and long hours. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Know someone. If not, network. End of story.
My dream is to become a Fashion Stylist…but I feel it would be very difficult to find a job as one
Yet, that is what I’m passionate about. My question is…where would I go after I get the degree in Fashion? I wouldn’t even know where to start! PLEASE RESPOND! <3
I am very passionate about the fashion Industry I love working back stage at Runway shows and helping out the stylist ans head dressers at fittings and the collection venue. what is a good degree to get if you want to be a stylist ?
Emma