So we all know about Rachel Zoe, and because of her reality TV show, the profession of being a ‘stylist’ has now gone from virtual anonymity to the stylists becoming celebrities themselves.
While I absolutely LOVE Rachel Zoe, after chatting with a stylist friend at fashion week this year, she pointed out to me that there are SO many other talented, yet less published stylists in Hollywood, many whom are responsible for creating the looks of Hollywoods most consistently “best-dressed” celebrities such as Rachel Bilson, Nicole Richie and Eva Mendes.
So while it’s not only Rachel Zoe who’s working hard to keep our favourite celebrities dressed impeccably, who are the OTHER stylists working hard behind the scenes? Busily creating the perfect outfit ensembles that the rest world gush over, finding inspiration of their own?
Nicole Chavez
One of the most in demand stylists by Hollywood celebrities, Nicole’s clients past and present include Rachel Bilson, Kristen Bell, Amy Smart, Brittany Snow, Scarlett Johansson, Ashlee Simpson and Katherine Heigl.
Just like Rachel Zoe, Nicole has worked her way to the top of her game, starting as an intern on movie sets, then being asked to work on the set of the OC where she met Rachel Bilson.
Nicole’s styling theory is to make sure her clients look fresh and natural, not over styled or over the top. She wants them to look and feel like it’s something they did themselves.
Having worked with the likes of Eva Mendes, Penélope Cruz, Demi Moore, Jessica Biel and the Olsen’s, these girls are in-demand.
Rumor has it that when Nicole Richie parted ways with Rachel Zoe, it was Cristina and Estee she turned to for styling advice.
Rumor has it that when Nicole Richie parted ways with Rachel Zoe, it was Cristina and Estee she turned to for styling advice.
Andrea’s clients include celebrities such as Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Shirley Manson and Mary J. Blige. Who could forget Jennifer Lopez’s plunging green Versace dress back in 2000 at the Grammy Awards? - All Andrea’s work.
Like Rachel Zoe, Andrea has gone on to create her own fashion empire, her fashion collection A.L.C. — for Andrea Lieberman Collection has been hugely successful, available online at www.shopbop.com and Net-a-porter. Andrea also consulted with Gwen Stefani for the launch her label L.A.M.B. and she has her own signature jewelry collection for Mouawad. A designer first, Andrea says that she “fell” into styling as another creative outlet.
Like Rachel Zoe, Andrea has gone on to create her own fashion empire, her fashion collection A.L.C. — for Andrea Lieberman Collection has been hugely successful, available online at www.shopbop.com and Net-a-porter. Andrea also consulted with Gwen Stefani for the launch her label L.A.M.B. and she has her own signature jewelry collection for Mouawad. A designer first, Andrea says that she “fell” into styling as another creative outlet.
Monica RoseIf you’re a Kardashians fan and can’t get enough of their style, it’s Monica Rose who's responsible for styling the entire Kardashian clan.
Also an aspiring stylist? Monica has her own blog where she shares her own fashion finds, style inspiration and assignments she's been working on. The site has become hugely popular for would-be stylists and industry veterans.
So this is just part one of my stylist research, if you know of any other amazing stylists please feel free to share!