This course looks at the contemporary fashion image, the current fashion image and the day-to-day working life of a fashion stylist.

Students will learn about the role of fashion stylist.

Students will also learn about the different types of contemporary fashion image, key industry creative. Students will learn about the importance of Personal styling i.e. presenting yourself and the key skills required to be a personal stylist.

Students will learn about the style by the decade. Students learn about the celebrities’ style transformation over the period of time.

Course Modules

This course covers 4 modules of study and research, including how to get the right style for the right person, building different looks and much more. We also cover what to expect in terms of being on the job.

• Module 1: Fashion Styling - Introduction to Fashion Styling, Fashion Stylist Specialties, Skills required for Fashion Styling, History of Styling, Fashion Styling Basics, Becoming a Fashion Stylist, Skills and Talents, Styling for Print, Preparing and Performing Test, Styling for Entertainment, Image management, Understanding Body Shapes, Understanding Personal Style, On the job, Portfolio Building, Branding

• Module 2: Personal Styling - What is Personal Style?, Personal Style and New Image, Identifying your Look, Shopping and Maintaining your wardrobe, Wardrobe Essentials, Chic - the gate away & evening looks, Dress and style.

• Module 3: Styling your Business - Business Basics for Stylists & Marketing your Business, Forms & Contracts, Getting Work /Freelance Stylist, Personal & Celebrity Clients.

• Module 4: Colour Therapy by Laura Lightbody