19: Breaking Into the Styling Industry: Tips for Aspiring Stylists

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on the world of styling, sharing my journey from an unpaid internship with a major hip-hop artist to dressing models for top Fashion Week designers like Vera Wang and Michael Kors. I break down the different types of styling, including celebrity, fashion shows, TV, and personal styling, explaining why I chose to focus on helping everyday professionals match their style with their message. Learn about the realities of work-life balance in celebrity styling, the seasonality of Fashion Week, and why personal styling offers autonomy and fulfillment. Whether you're considering a career in styling or looking to refine your personal look, this episode is packed with insights, advice, and inspiration to guide you. KEY POINTS - Jasmene’s journey as a wardrobe stylist  -  Challenges celebrity styling and opportunities like fashion shows  - New York Fashion Week with designers like Jason Wu, Donna Karan, and Vera Wang  - The importance of matching a client's style with their message - The fulfillment of personal styling with speakers, coaches, consultants, and executives  - On Jasmene’s experience in TV and film styling for different roles  - Advice for aspiring stylists: Understand the fundamentals of color, body types, and styling - The importance of networking and building professional relationships  - Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and continuity in the industry  - Explore different avenues of styling and do not be limited to the current path  QUOTES  "You are addressing a character. So it's not necessarily where you are addressing a celebrity; they're going to be rated on the red carpet based on their look. You are addressing a character." – Jasmene Bowdry "You really want to start getting into some of the fundamental learning so that you can start your own personal styling business."  – Jasmene Bowdry RESOURCES Shop My Looks – Love my style? Shop all my looks and similar pieces directly in my LTK store: Shop here. Jasmene Bowdry  IG | @jasmenebowdry AND This is produced by EPYC Media Network