Roles and responsibilities of a fashion stylist

v Choosing and putting together pieces to present a brand or Fashion Company’s collection.

v Selecting current themes in fashion as a subject for magazine shoots.

v Considered as a visual journalist

v Build strong working relationships with photographers and may collaborate together.

v Getting to know the person you are styling so you find out what colours, styles, shape so they can make sure the outfit they choose , the customer will be happy with.

Roles of a fashion stylist for a…

Music video

v Clothes that allow the performer to move in the music video

v Choose clothing that interprets the music (e.g. For a rock song or dance video, you wouldn’t choose a pencil skirt)

v Hiring, borrowing, or purchasing props, garments and accessories

v Packing and returning borrowed outfits and accessories

v Looking into the style of the person already (e.g. Rihanna’s style will be completely different to Kim Kardashians)

Personal shopper

v Getting to know the person they are styling, all there likes and dislikes (eg. Colour, shape, length)

v Helping people dress more fashionably and on trend

v Combining outfits and accessories that will look better on the person who is wearing it.

v Make sure the person is satisfied with the outfit they have chosen

Magazine advertisement

v Clothes that stand out and photograph well

v Make sure the person who is in the photo in the magazine has right sizing

v Picking fashion accessories that will complement a particular outfit

v Making sure the outfit they have chosen is ok’d by the magazine company and designer