Style wise : a practical guide to becoming a fashion stylist /: a practical guide to becoming a fashion stylist. (2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Stylewise
• Further Information: Note: Shannon Burns-Tran, Jenny B. Davis.
• Authors: Burns-Tran, Shannon; Davis, Jenny B
• Contents: Part I. The fashion styling profession : Introduction to fashion styling : The basics of fashion styling ; What fashion entails ; Three main specialties of fashion styling ; Diversifying into other areas of styling ; Tools of the trade that every stylist must have ; What it means to be freelance vs. salaried ; Personality traits that a stylist needs to succeed ; Ten how-to skills a fashion stylist need to possess ; How to spot current and emerging trends ; Industry interviews : Allison St. Germain; Eryka Clayton -- Photo styling : Photo styling : Editorial styling; Lifestyle styling; Influential editorial and lifestyle stylists; How much do photo stylists make? ; Fashion magazine timetables : Runway to retail: the fashion manufacturing time line ; Disrupting the time line: see-now, buy-now ; Preparation: a key responsibility : Preliminary meetings; Establishing a story; Pulling for an editorial shoot; Pulling for a lifestyle shoot ; Fashion PR and why it matters to stylists : Fashion public-relations agencies; The fashion calendar ; How the system works : Designer showrooms; The day before the shoot; Cheat sheets; The importance of knowing fashion terminology; Styling kit check; Protecting shoes; Ironing and steaming clothing; The day(s) of the shoot; Dress for function; Call times and when shooting takes place; Shoot etiquette; Keeping track of the clothing; Key players on set ; The day after the shoot ; Industry interviews : Adam Drawas and Jennifer Walker; Brandy Joy Smith -- Styling for the entertainment industry : Wardrobe styling for film and television : Wardrobe stylists are not costume designers; Areas in television where wardrobe stylists work; Major cities where wardrobe stylists find employment; The average income for a stylist; Unions and membership societies; The chain of command ; The phases of production : Getting the green light; Preproduction; Storyboards; Production; Postproduction; Television commercial production ; Anatomy of a wardrobe department : Duplicate costumes; Understanding fabric care and knowing how to sew; The green room; Buying vs. renting wardrobe; Rack dividers; Costume bible; Wrap; Continuity; The importance of the script; The importance of staying informed ; Styling for theater ; Styling for a musical performance ; Industry interview : Victoria Barban -- Image consulting : Image consulting 101 : Finding work and building a client roster; Where personal stylists also work; Personal shoppers; Celebrity stylists; Concierge service and the stylist ; Understanding sizing : A feel for fabric ; Image consulting education and certification ; What every image consultant must bring to the client : THe stylist-client relationship ; Recommended personal style books; Basic elements and principles of design; Line direction in clothing; Understanding body types; Body type challenges ; Understanding personal style : Modern classic (men and women); Romantic vintage (women only) ; Rock 'n' roll (men and women); Bohemian (men and women); Creative edge (men and women); Glamazon (women only); Minimalist modern (men and women); Urban sporty (men and women); Personal style self-assessment quiz for women; Personal style self-assessment quiz for men; How to interpret the style categories ; Understanding color : The color wheel and Pan tone color chips; The two basic color families: cool and warm ; Downtime: what to do between jobs ; Dressing the part : Wardrobe essentials; Twelve stylist wardrobe essentials for men ; Industry interview : Preston Konrad -- Careers in styling : Why fashion stylists diversify ; Runway styling ; Off-figure and on-figure styling ; Prop styling ; Food styling ; Jewelry styling ; Visual merchandising ; Fashion styling using digital media ; Flatlay styling ; Industry interview : Rebekah Roy -- Part II. Getting established as a fashion stylist : Portfolio building, branding, and networking : Tools of the trade : Marketing tools ; Portfolio basics : Creating a hardcopy portfolio; Digital portfolios ; Experience: the way to build a portfolio : Assisting for job experience; How to find assisting opportunities; Places to find testing and assisting opportunities; The etiquette of assisting; Internships ; Websites, business cards, comp cards, and social media profiles : Websites; Do-it-yourself; Business cards; Comp cards; Social media ; Industry interview : Alexandra Lipps -- Business 101 for freelance stylists : What beginning stylists need to know ; Essential business documents : Confirmation, contact, or booking agreement; Pull letter or letter of responsibility; Pull list; Invoice; Voucher; Checklist of business documents ; Agency representation vs. freelance : Major talent agencies that represent stylists ; Building a freelance business plan : Elements of a stylist's business plan; Business requirements: finances and expenses; Entity formation; Employer identification number; Insurance; A business bank account and credit card; Capital; IRS rules ; Industry interview : Joseph A. Delate -- Fashion lexicon: terms, icons, history, and inspiration : Why it is important to be fluent in fashion ; Starting with the basics: the anatomy of apparel ; Putting it all together ; The classics: Fashion icons and timeless garments ; Screen classics and other cultural inspirations ; Must-see movies ; A short list of historic fashion icons ; Industry interview : Ise White -- Preparing for a test shoot : Testing and assisting: how to build a portfolio and gain experience : Testing for portfolio photos ; How to prepare for a test shoot : Assembling the test team; Planning the theme in preliminary meetings; Budgeting for expenses; Having the preliminary meeting; Inspiration and ideas for test shoots ; Other considerations for the test shoot : Using a storyboard to communicate visually; Sourcing clothing; Sourcing props; Props to avoid ; Prepping the styling kit : Online sources for styling-kit supplies; Components of the styling kit ; Writing up cheat sheets ; The day of the shoot : Hair and makeup basics; Posing a model ; After the shoot ; Industry interview : Cynthia Altoriso -- At the shoot : What to do on a set : Dress for function, not for fashion; Respect the call time and place; Use proper professional etiquette ; From sunrise to sunset: on the job : Photography basics; Twenty famous fashion photographers, past and present; Composition rules for photography ; The day after : Invoicing; Dealing with merchandise problems ; Returning pulls; Writing and submitting editorial credits; Restocking the kit and tidying the work space; When the pictures publish ; Industry interview : Melissa Rodwell -- Glossary.
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: New York : Fairchild Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource (304 pages)
• Subjects: 746.9/2023; Fashion design -- Vocational guidance; Image consultants -- Vocational guidance; Fashion -- Vocational guidance; Fashion designers; Fashion photography; Fashion designers; Fashion photography; Fashion -- Vocational guidance
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781501323775; 1501323776
• Related ISBNs: 9781501323836
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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