Fashion Styling

Short Course

12 Weeks

Course Overview

A dynamic, hands-on program designed to transform your passion for fashion into professional styling expertise. Learn the creative and strategic skills needed to conceptualize, source, assemble, and present compelling fashion looks for diverse contexts – from personal clients and editorial spreads to commercial campaigns and digital content.

Bridging creative vision with practical industry knowledge, trend analysis, client understanding, and professional presentation.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

Analyze & Apply: Confidently apply core styling principles (color, silhouette, proportion, texture) to create visually impactful and appropriate looks.
Conceptualize: Develop strong, original styling concepts based on client briefs, target audiences, and creative themes, supported by effective mood boards.
Profile & Communicate: Professionally assess client needs, body types, and personal style preferences through effective consultation and communication.
Source & Execute: Efficiently source garments and accessories from various channels, conduct fittings, manage logistics, and execute looks flawlessly for shoots or events.
Adapt & Specialize: Style effectively for diverse mediums (photography, video, live) and understand the nuances of different styling specializations (editorial, commercial, personal, celebrity).
Navigate Trends: Critically analyze fashion trends, forecast directions, and integrate them meaningfully into styling work.
Build a Portfolio: Create a compelling professional portfolio showcasing diverse styling skills and creative vision.
Conduct Business: Understand the fundamentals of freelancing, networking, self-promotion, contract negotiation, and ethical practices in the styling industry.
Problem-Solve: Handle common on-set challenges, last-minute changes, and logistical issues professionally and creatively.

Topics cover

Explore the history and evolution of fashion styling and its role within the broader fashion industry ecosystem.
Master the fundamental principles: color theory, silhouette, proportion, texture, pattern mixing, and balance.
Develop expertise in client profiling and communication: understanding body types, personal style, needs, and aspirations.
Gain proficiency in concept development: creating mood boards, defining themes, and building cohesive styling narratives for different briefs (editorial, commercial, personal, celebrity).
Learn the practicalities of styling: garment sourcing (rentals, PR, shopping), fittings, alterations, on-set etiquette, and kit management.
Understand styling for different mediums: photography, film/video, live events, red carpet, and social media.
Analyze current and forecasted fashion trends and learn how to interpret and apply them strategically.
Study the business aspects: building a portfolio, networking, marketing yourself, freelancing essentials, contracts, and pricing.
Address contemporary issues like diversity, inclusivity, sustainability, and ethical considerations in styling choices.
Engage in practical projects culminating in a professional-grade styling portfolio.

Course Features

Editorial Spread:Style a 4-look story for a fictional magazine.
Brand Challenge: Re-style fast fashion pieces for luxury appeal.
Client Simulation: Conduct a virtual wardrobe audit.
Guest critics (magazine stylists, brand directors).
Case studies: Edward Enninful’s Vogue spreads, Law Roach’s celebrity transformations.