Introduction to Fashion Styling
A course by Angela KusenArt Director and Fashion Stylist
A course by Angela Kusen, Art Director and Fashion Stylist
Learn to choose the ideal clothing to make a statement and discover useful tricks while on set and in your daily life
Styling is an artform that combines fashion and photography to produce unforgettable images. And there's much more to it than choosing the hairstyle, makeup, and clothing: a stylist works as part of a team effort to organize and design every little detail to create a high-impact visual product worthy of a catwalk or a photoshoot. Ready to try your hand as a stylist?
In this course, learn the ins and outs of styling with Angela Kusen, art director and stylist voted by Vogue México as one of the creative minds of Latin America shaping the future of fashion. Immerse yourself in the world of style and discover how to pick the perfect outfit to make a statement.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 10 downloads
Influences
4 minutes, 59 seconds
What will we do in the course?
1 minute, 25 seconds
What does a fashion stylist do?
8 minutes, 44 seconds
Different roles of a fashion stylist
9 minutes, 43 seconds
Making a Creative Brief
6 minutes, 14 seconds
Identify trends and conceptualize ideas
5 minutes, 12 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin by getting to know your teacher, Angela Kusen. She explains what sparked her interest in fashion and art and tells you about her influences. She also talks about some of the inspiring figures in the fashion industry before giving you a brief overview of the course.
Learn the basic concepts of fashion styling and see what specific skills and attributes you need to stand out in the industry. Next, discover the different roles and fields you can work in as a stylist, from the catwalk to advertising campaigns.
Create a step-by-step outline of the process for your final project. Start by designing a creative brief where you compile a wide variety of visual references. Research trends to base your look off of. Then, assemble a mood board and express your vision through a storyboard.
Angela helps you prepare for your photoshoot by giving you a first-hand look at the logistics involved. Now it's time for the most exciting part of the process: bringing your ideas to life. Put together your outfits by playing with and exploring all possible combinations. Angela wraps up the course by showing you some practical styling tricks to change the look of your outfits with a few simple items.
What is this course's project?
Create multiple unique looks and photograph each one to share on social media or add to your portfolio.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in the art of styling for photoshoots, audiovisual productions, and events. It's also perfect for anybody who wants to learn the basics of styling for a future career in the fashion industry or for their own creative growth.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary. This is an introduction course designed to help you find your own voice and personal style.
The only materials you need are a computer and a camera or cell phone.
Reviews
- 2 months ago
Me encantó el curso!
- 3 months ago
Muy recomendable!!!
- 3 months ago
Recomiendo mucho!
- 4 months ago
Perfecto! El mejor curso de iniciación. Estoy muy contenta.
- 4 months ago
Excelente curso de introducción al estilismo de Moda
Her work has been featured in high-profile fashion magazines including Vogue Latinoamérica, L'Officiel USA, L'Officiel Paris, and i - D. In 2017, Angela was chosen to present her work as one of the Young Talents at the Latin American Design Festival alongside other major players in international design. She received similar recognition in 2021 when Vogue México and Latinoamérica named her one of the creative minds of Latin America shaping the future of fashion.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Introduction
- Influences
- What will we do in the course?
- U2
Role of a stylist
- What does a fashion stylist do?
- Skills needed
- Different roles of a fashion stylist
- U3
Creative process
- Making a Creative Brief
- Identify trends and conceptualize ideas
- Mood Board and Storyboard
- U4
Pre-shoot and shooting day
- Logistics and organization
- Creating the looks
- Styling tips
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to Fashion Styling
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to conceptualize and create looks, develop mood boards, coordinate photo shoots, analyze trends, and collaborate on editorial and commercial projects—blending design theory and visual storytelling to craft striking fashion imagery.
This is an intermediate-level course, ideal for those with basic knowledge of fashion, photography, or design who want to deepen their skills in styling, art direction, and creating fashion editorials.
You’ll need basic fashion knowledge, internet access, a computer, image editing software like Photoshop, and materials for making mood boards and portfolios. Advanced experience isn’t required.
You’ll be prepared to work as a stylist on editorials, runway shows, advertising campaigns, celebrity fashion, art direction, image consulting, portfolio creation, and independent projects within the fashion industry.
Art direction in fashion means shaping the visual concept, coordinating the creative team, and overseeing all aesthetic elements—from styling to photography and makeup—to create a cohesive visual story in editorials.
You’ll gather visual references, color palettes, textures, and key concepts that guide the look production and visual narrative, ensuring aesthetic consistency and clear communication among the creative team.
You’ll learn how to select and combine garments, adjust silhouettes, solve wardrobe challenges, manipulate clothing on set, choose accessories, suggest makeup and hair, and use creative styling techniques for editorials.