fashion 101

fashion school

curriculum

client / talent relationship

    appropriate lines of communication

    non disclosure

    gossip

   

style assessment

    client consultation

    color scheme

    measurements

    likes / dislikes

       

research   

    recreating looks

    period fashion

    art / surroundings

    pop culture trends

   

budgeting

    financial spreadsheets

    petty cash

    gas / travel expenses

    studio pull requirements

scheduling

    keeping an efficient calendar

    pulls / returns

    fittings

    dry cleaning

    shoot days

    prep days

    wrap days

   

fittings

    proper measuring techniques

    alterations

    temporary alterations

   

clothing / accessory care and responsibility

    pre prep of garments / accessories

    spot removal

    transporting of garments / accessories

    dry cleaning

    steaming / pressing

      

merchandise pick ups / returns

    studio pulls

    studio returns

    returns / exchanges

product placement

    working with designers / manufacturers

    proper credits

   

accessorizing

    jewelry

    shoes

    handbags

    hats

    props

   

styling essentials / wardrobe kit

    top stick

    safety pins

    clamps

    sewing kit

    dirt

    lint brush

    shoe polish / shoe horn

    camera

   

organizational skills

    maintaining a clean work environment

    tagging clothes

    work station set up

  

10 rules of being a professional stylist

invoicing / accounting

    petty cash

    invoicing

    receipts

    gas / mileage

continuity

    script breakdowns

    continuity log

    photo logging

    attention to detail

developing personal style

    branding

    technique

    capitalizing on your work