Before creating a portfolio tailored for a fashion stylist position, a research was done to determine the types of work needed to be included in the portfolio of a fashion stylist. A few examples of a fashion stylist portfolio were looked through as well. Information and advices provided from reputable websites such as Forbes, Business of Fashion, Adweek, Houston Chronicle and so on were noted down as a guide in creating the portfolio.
GUIDE IN CREATING A CREATIVE PORTFOLIO
Diversity
According to Business of Fashion, Hywel Davies, a programme director of fashion at Central Saint Martins advices for fashion graduates is to show diversity in their portfolio (BEREZHNA, 2017). The portfolio should be able to prove the recruiter that the applicant is able to deliver only a specific style of work, but a variety of them by creating works with different aesthetics for different brands and targeting different markets (BEREZHNA, 2017).
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Nicoline Dalgaard who is a studio assistant at Marques’ Almeida claimed that an unorganized portfolio that shows every work of an applicant proves that he or she has not thought about their design profile causing the other applicant's portfolio to outshine theirs. Besides, Nicoline stated that a quality portfolio should be easy to navigate in a clear and thoughtful manner. She further provides tips where applicants can consider separating their portfolio into two sections - projects and skills (BEREZHNA, 2017).
Originality
Aurora James, the founder of Brother Vellies believes that the originality of the portfolio is a type of self branding. It is important for applicants to show their creative self through their portfolio. Besides, it is beneficial for applicants to add in fresh innovative works or concepts for the future rather than traditional or outdated ideas in the portfolio (BEREZHNA, 2017).
This post sums up the guidance in creating an outstanding portfolio.
Thank You,
Renee Wong
Bibliography
BEREZHNA, V. (2017). How to Build an Effective Creative Portfolio. [online] The Business of Fashion. Available at: https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/education/how-to-build-an-effective-creative-portfolio [Accessed 21 Nov. 2018].
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