Styling Tips, Portfolio Work, and Career Mentorship
Explore a collection of styling hacks, student portfolio projects, and behind-the-scenes insights from my work as an image consultant and fashion educator.
In this video, I share three essential hacks every fashion stylist needs to know. From using fashion tape to prevent wardrobe malfunctions to clamping garments for the perfect fit on camera, these are the real on-set tricks that make all the difference.
This shot is from a portfolio created by one of my students, themed 'Embrace Self'. My mentorship focuses on helping you build a professional fashion styling portfolio that gets you noticed and hired.
Wondering how to make your winter wardrobe exciting? I explain a simple tip: adding a pop of color. Learn how to use colorful accessories, makeup, or even footwear to transform your existing neutral outfits.
A behind the scenes look at the costume and production design from a recent project, the Disney Hotstar series 'Unsorted'. This is where the magic happens, from sourcing fabrics to creating the final look on set.
Are you ready to turn your passion for fashion into a career? This is an invitation to my free webinar where I break down the steps to becoming a fashion stylist, sharing industry insights and practical advice.
If you have a round face shape, this video is for you. I share specific styling tips, like choosing V-necks, styling your hair with a high side parting, and selecting the right kind of long earrings to create balance and enhance your features.
Nothing makes me happier than seeing my students succeed. Here are a few words from aspiring stylists who have attended my workshops and found the sessions informative, practical, and inspiring for their careers.
Another beautiful shot from a student's portfolio, this one from the 'Boho Barren' editorial. We worked together on the concept, sourcing, and execution to create a complete fashion story.
About Featured
Styling is more than just clothes, it is about how you present your story. Whether you are using fashion tape to fix a plunging neckline, adding a pop of color to neutral winter layers, or learning the technical on-set protocols for commercial shoots, these details define your professionalism. My work bridges the gap between creativity and technical execution, ensuring every look is both camera-ready and authentic to the individual.
My Styling Approach
Fashion is technical, not just intuitive. Whether I am prepping a model for a Disney+ Hotstar project like 'Unsorted' or helping a student build their first editorial portfolio, I focus on the 'how-to'.
- Technical Protocols: On-set styling requires understanding lighting, fabric movement, and camera technicals, like why we avoid certain check patterns that jitter on screen.
- Individual Styling: For personal clients, I look at face shape analysis and color theory. For instance, balancing a round face often comes down to choosing the right neckline, like a V-neck, and knowing where to place accessories to create visual balance.
- Building a Career: If you are looking to become a stylist, my mentorship does not sugarcoat the grind. It is about learning sourcing logistics, managing garment tags, and understanding the business side of invoicing and rate cards.
Why Mentorship Matters
I founded the School of Styling because I saw a gap in how fashion is taught. It is not just about mood boards, it is about the grit. From learning how to clamp garments to fit perfectly for a shoot to creating a cohesive visual narrative for an editorial, my goal is to give you the proof you need to start your career. If you are ready to stop guessing and start styling, let's connect.
Manya Aggarwal
I am Manya, founder of the School of Styling. I love helping people find their style rhythm and mentoring the next generation of stylists to turn their passion into a career.
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