Certified Stylist Training Course

The Certified Training course consists of 8 modules starting from an introduction into the fashion styling business and concludes with an action list on how to set up your own styling business now!

The objective of this training course is that our students fully understand the industry knowing what it takes to succeed. It is our agenda that every single student leaves the class with an action plan of what to do next to take their styling career to new heights.

Module One: The Styling Business 

• An introduction to a career in wardrobe styling 
• Identifying and working on different jobs in the industry
• Policies, paperwork, and billing as a wardrobe stylist 
• How to use your styling kit's tools and supplies 
• How to build your styling portfolio 
• Building mood and inspiration boards 
• Sample forms needed to run a successful styling business
• Getting started as an intern, assistant and key stylist 

Many additional subjects will also be covered.

Module Two: Fundamentals of Styling 

• Styling do's and don'ts 
• Learning your customer 
• An overview of 20th Century fashion and style icons
• Trend forecasting techniques 
• Styling techniques for different fashion aesthetics
• Learning the art of styling with prints, fabrics, and accessories 

Many additional subjects will also be covered.

Module Three: The Business of Styling 

• Different stylist roles 
• Merchandising clothes, shoes, jewelry, and accessories
• Creating and presenting mood boards 
• Dealing with the designer or creative director 
• Pre-styling looks for a mock shoot 
• Mock client presentations 
• Preparing garments and shoes for a photo shoot 
• Lessons on clipping and pinning for camera ready looks
• Wrapping out and breaking down a photo shoot 

Many additional subjects will also be covered.

Module Four: Styling Boot Camp 

• Basics of fit and body type 
• Basics of face shape 
• Basics of personality 
• Basics of Colors 
• Creating an impactful look 

Many additional subjects will also be covered.

Module Five: How to Become a Full Time Stylist 

• 1st steps to setting yourself up at a budget 
• Best networking groups to join in New York 
• Relationships & Dealing with agencies 
• Building your client base 
• Branding yourself and your company 
• Shipping and returns 
• Dealing with designers 
• Managing your finances 

Insiders Knowledge: Contact list of companies and opportunities in NYC seeking stylists.

Module Six: Self Esteem, Fashion & Styling 

• The things not taught in fashion school!

Module Seven: Fundamentals of Running a Successful Styling Business 

• Your tool kit 
• Legalities 
• Financials 
• Knowing your competition 
• The mentality required 

Many additional subjects will also be covered.

Module Eight: What Now? 

• Deciding the next step 
• Compiling your Action list 
• Setting clear timelines 
• Business Review with Style Expert 

Certificate given at end of Training Course.

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