What is celebrity styling?
Often considered the most glamourous of styling positions, it’s easy to see why celebrity fashion styling is one of the most sought-after and popular professions in the styling industry. Who wouldn’t want to style the stars? The glitz, excitement and pure luxe of the celebrity styling scene is enough to make any budding stylist weak at the knees.
Beyond the beautiful clothes and the thrill of being surrounded by A-listers is a stylist who knows they have to be at the top of their game. It’s a position that can take several years to achieve, given the level of trust and recognition associated with the role.
A celebrity fashion stylist is responsible for sourcing and selecting outfits and accessories for celebrities. They often work in collaboration with other creative professionals including makeup artists, hair stylists and photographers.
The number one priority of a celebrity stylist is to ensure that their client is looking their best – at all times; on the red carpet, for photo-shoots, even walking to yoga. They provide guidance with daily and formal wardrobe wear to assist their client with the image they wish to portray.
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Life as a celebrity stylist…
It would be easy to get distracted by the spotlights in the role of a celebrity stylist, but this is a position of critical importance. Fame tends to be fickle and the pressure is on for a stylists to get it right. One wrong outfit or mismatched accessory could spell disaster for the celebrity’s credibility – and the stylist’s career.
To be at the top, you have to know your stuff. In fact, it pays to be ahead of the game. Possessing an understanding of all the latest trends, and how to spot future ones, is all in a day’s work for the successful celebrity stylist. Implementing them in a fresh and exciting way is their forte.
A celebrity stylist needs to remain level headed and avoid getting star struck. A celebrity is, after all, human. However, they are likely to have a larger budget than the average client, giving the celebrity stylist access to high-end fashion – every stylist’s dream! This aside, stylists will still require the fundamental skills and knowledge require to work with different body shapes, skin tones and personalities.
These skills make up the foundation of personal styling, and starting out as a personal stylist will open the door to the many possibilities the fashion styling industry holds – including celebrity styling!
The British College of Professional Styling
The British College of Professional Styling offers you a unique opportunity to kick-start your celebrity styling career. While a celebrity stylist does not have to hold a degree or certificate to practice, completing some form of education will ensure you have the fundamental know-how to complement your natural flair.
The Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylists Course will help you accomplish this and much more. In a little as 12 weeks, you could be building the foundation of your celebrity styling success as a freelance professional stylist.
The course will teach you all the important aspects of styling. You will learn how to interpret your client’s needs, dress different body shapes, conduct a colour analysis, and forecast trends.
Throughout the course assignments, you will build a portfolio of work that you will be able to show potential clients from the get go. Teamed with an expert in the field as your course tutor, you will gain their wealth of knowledge of the industry, putting you one step closer to reaching the stars.
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What it takes
Apart from an interest in styling, The Professional Photo, Film, TV & Personal Stylists Course requirements are simple and straightforward:
1. Ambition
2. Enthusiasm
3. The willingness to learn
If you have these qualities, the British College of Professional Styling will provide you with the professional knowledge and skills required to succeed.
Flexible Payment Options
The British College of Professional Styling is an affordable and accessible way to pursue your professional styling career. With flexible payment options over three, four and six months, and course guarantees, this professional styling course allows you to study with ease and peace of mind.
For your assurance, we offer a 7-day refund policy. This allows you to examine the first tutorial for seven days. If you decide for any reason whatsoever not to proceed within this period, the College will offer you a full refund of any fees paid.
If our payment options are not viable for you at this time, we are more than happy to discuss a custom payment plan to suit your needs.
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