Course Overview
- Duration:Â 12 Weeks (3 Months)
- Format:Â 100% Online (Live Webinars + Recorded Modules + Weekly Assignments)
- Target Audience:Â Aspiring stylists, fashion bloggers, or individuals looking to enter personal branding and celebrity styling.
- Final Project:Â A digital “Styling Portfolio” featuring three distinct categories (Editorial, Personal, and Commercial).
Month 1: The Foundations of Visual Style
Focus: History, Theory, and Personal Branding
- Week 1: Introduction to the Styling Industry
- Topics:Â Role of a stylist (Editorial vs. Commercial vs. Personal); History of fashion icons and era-defining stylists.
- Activity: Identifying “Styling DNA”—researching and presenting a case study on a famous stylist (e.g., Grace Coddington, Law Roach).
- Week 2: Color Theory & Body Geometry
- Topics:Â The color wheel in fashion; Seasonal color analysis; Understanding body shapes and proportions (Optical illusions through clothing).
- Activity:Â Performing a digital color analysis on a “virtual client.”
- Week 3: Fabric, Texture, and Silhouette
- Topics:Â Textile science for stylists; How different fabrics drape and photograph; Mastering the “Mix & Match” of textures.
- Activity:Â Creating a digital “Texture Map” for a specific season (e.g., Winter layering).
- Week 4: Trend Forecasting & Research
- Topics:Â How trends move from runway to retail; Using WGSN and social media for forecasting; Creating professional mood boards.
- Activity:Â Developing a “Trend Report” for the upcoming fashion season.
Month 2: The Art of the Shoot & Editorial Styling
Focus: Creative Direction, Digital Tools, and Collaboration
- Week 5: Editorial Styling & Storytelling
- Topics:Â Narrative-based styling; Creating a “Concept Note”; Understanding the “Fashion Spread.”
- Activity:Â Design a 6-page digital editorial layout based on a specific theme (e.g., “Neo-Punk” or “Desert Nomad”).
- Week 6: Commercial & E-commerce Styling
- Topics:Â Styling for brands and catalogs; “Ghost Mannequin” styling vs. Model styling; Meeting brand guidelines.
- Activity:Â Creating a “Flat Lay” or “Pin-up” styling shot using items from your own wardrobe.
- Week 7: Digital Styling Tools
- Topics:Â Mastering Canva/Photoshop for “Style Boards”; Using styling apps like Jurny or Pinterest for client collaboration.
- Activity:Â Building a “Virtual Closet” for a hypothetical celebrity client.
- Week 8: The “Stylist’s Kit” & On-Set Etiquette
- Topics:Â Essential tools (clamps, steamers, double-sided tape); Managing showroom samples; How to work with photographers and makeup artists.
- Activity: Video submission: “State of the Kit”—explaining the use of 10 essential styling tools.
Month 3: Personal Styling & Business Mastery
Focus: Client Management, Portfolio, and Career Growth
- Week 9: Personal Styling & Wardrobe Auditing
- Topics:Â The “Capsule Wardrobe” philosophy; Psychology of dressing; Conducting a virtual closet declutter for a client.
- Activity:Â Recording a “Style Consultation” video with a friend or family member.
- Week 10: Celebrity & Red Carpet Styling
- Topics:Â The “Image Architekten” approach; Red carpet logistics; Pulling from designers and PR showrooms.
- Activity:Â Styling a “Head-to-Toe” look for a specific awards show (e.g., The Met Gala or The Oscars).
- Week 11: The Business of Styling
- Topics:Â Freelancing 101: Invoicing, contracts, and day rates; Networking and LinkedIn for fashion; Finding an internship/assistantship.
- Activity:Â Drafting a professional “Service Menu” and Price List.
- Week 12: Final Portfolio Presentation
- Topics:Â Curating your best work; Website builders for stylists; Pitching yourself to agencies.
- Activity:Â Capstone Project:Â Presenting your digital portfolio to a panel of industry mentors (Virtual).
Digital Tools Provided to Students
- Templates:Â Sample “Pull Letters,” Invoice templates, and Client Questionnaires.
- Directory:Â A curated list of online garment libraries and PR contacts for research.
Learning Outcomes
- Market Readiness:Â A professional digital portfolio ready for job applications.
- Technical Precision:Â Mastery over color coordination, body proportions, and trend analysis.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset:Â Understanding how to price services and manage clients professionally.
Course Fee 5000/- INR
