What Does a Celebrity Stylist Do During COVID-19?
6 Celebrity Stylists Tell Us What It's Like to Dress Hollywood Stars From Home
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Above: Stylist Charlie Brianna working on a Jumpman "In the House" project during quarantine
PS: How do you think a stylist's role will shift within the industry beyond 2020, if at all?
"I do think there is a very important place for stylists — finding cool, new designers for celebrities to wear and showcase, giving them the opportunity to express themselves without over-buying and over-consuming."
JE: No one technically needs a stylist ever, actually! But it can make your life easier and much chicer. I wouldn't say it's more important to have a stylist now because people are spending more time at home, but fashion always has been an extension of who you are, so if you want a good representation of yourself out there, you probably should work with a professional. Think of something as simple as receiving a package. You have to sit at home waiting for it since it needs a signature. Now multiply that by a few dozen, multiplied by the dozens of other tasks that need to get done, multiplied by the number of clients you have. It can be mind-boggling, so you need someone super organised to make it work.
SL: Stylists to a client are much more than your source of clothes. I'm a confidant to my clients; I'm a friend to my clients; I'm a part of the deciding factor for my clients . . . As far as transforming my business personally, I won't take any moment with my clients, team, or amazing assistants for granted ever again — including hugs; I haven't had a hug in almost five months.
AP: [In my opinion], styling has started to feel too contrived with so many events, and I like seeing someone's personal style. This break has allowed me to see authentic personal style shine through. All my clients have been dressing themselves and rediscovering pieces in [their] wardrobes for social media. However, I do think there is a very important place for stylists — finding cool, new designers for celebrities to wear and showcase, giving them the opportunity to express themselves without over-buying and over-consuming. I think we all need to be much more conscious of our sustainability practices. We have an enormous responsibility, and I do think that is something that will be a really meaningful and worthwhile change that we see.
CB: I think now, more than ever, there are so many layers of far more important things happening in the world today that what we're wearing for our quarantine social media posts should be the last of anyone's concern. I am truly inspired by the slow but steady change that I see happening in the world currently.
Although it saddens me that the 'awakening' had to occur under the circumstances of countless social injustices, it also inspires me because I finally see representation and equal rights having a chance to form in our industry. There's a lot of work to do to dismantle systemic racism, but I am hopeful that long-term change is possible.