Fashion Stylist: Seven Proven Steps to Build a Banging Portfolio, a Powerful Network, and Make Sh*t Happen! - Hardcover

by Kristine Kilty (Author)

So, you want to be a fashion stylist, but the industry feels intimidating and impossible to crack? You've got the passion but no clue how to turn your ideas into a jaw-droppingly fabulous photoshoot.

Told with wit, warmth, and zero fluff, Fashion Stylist shows aspiring stylists and career changers - with little or no experience- how to build a standout portfolio, cultivate a powerful professional network, and develop the confidence and mindset to seize opportunities.

Written by Kristine Kilty - international creative director and celebrity stylist whose work spans Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Chanel, Dior, and more - Fashion Stylist is the empowering step-by-step guide she wishes she had when starting out. Kristine takes you back to where her fashion career began (a crumbling East London warehouse), guiding you through her wild journey to celebrity covers and front row at Fashion Week.

Inside you'll learn how to:

• Build a killer portfolio with seven proven steps - from igniting inspiration and creating mood boards to mastering what to do on set
• Grow a contact book that opens doors
• Discover styling tips and tricks used on high-fashion front lines
• Assist top stylists to gain real-world fashion industry experience
• Pitch like a pro to get your work published in magazines
• Conquer imposter syndrome and stay inspired - with exclusive insider insights from fashion and wellness industry leaders
• Trust your instincts and shape your career on your own terms

Perfect for fans of Leave Your Mark by Aliza Licht and The Teen Vogue Handbook, Fashion Stylist is packed with practical exercises and candid behind-the-scenes stories, giving you the roadmap to transform your ambition and raw talent into a thriving styling career.

** Two Training Videos Included**