How would you describe your style? I’d say my style was more of a reflection of my mood and/or mental state. It helps set the tone for the day and how I plan to move for the day and considering my days are unpredictable, my style is forever changing. I’d like to say I’m more of a chameleon with a hint of extra. How do you approach styling a new client? I like to have conversation with new clients about expectations from both my end and theirs. This is a relationship based profession. Style is an extremely intimate thing. There’s a bond that has to be built and a level of trust that HAS to be reached for me to effectively do my job and that first step happens through in-depth conversation of expectation for me and my clients. Explain the life of a wardrobe stylist. Busy. Never ending cycle of change. It causes for you to be social because the fashion/entertainment industry like so many other industries are built on who you know if I’m to be truthful about it. Yes, talent is a big deciding factor on how your path plays out but getting in that door is easier when there’s a familiar face on the other side. I’m constantly doing research on new things, trends, designers. It’s a constant state of dreaming if you ask me.
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You've had an opportunity to work with stars like Cardi B, Normani, and Sofia Richie, is there an added pressure when you're styling celebrities? Not at all. I see them as regular people because that’s what they are. They’re the client and I’m here to make them look as best as they can. I personally enter into this tunnel of “this is work” and tune the rest out. What advice would you provide to a young man who is interested in a career in fashion? Study fashion, know your designers, your trends, your fabrics. Find someone in the field and assist them to BE SURE that this is the life you want because it may be fulfilling but it is not easy.