New Work: NFL Sunday Night Football Open
Star struck? Hell Yes I was! It was Joan freakin’ Jett !!! #Legend #luckygirl 🙏 https://t.co/HZFmQJzzGT — Courtney Watkins (@cw_stylist) September 9, 2019 I was the wardrobe costumes for about 20 featured talent and 80 background. Carrie Underwood and Joan Jett have their own wardrobe…
Work: Head & Shoulders 2019 Super Bowl Commercial
Agency: Saatchi NYC Director: Nick Ball DOP: Sebastian Blenkov Production Company: MJZ Wardrobe / Costumes: Courtney Watkins Head & Shoulders found three headstrong small business owners to feature in their Headstrong Campaign. 2019 Super Bowl C. Head & Shoulders produced, funded, and aired three Headstrong…
WORK: KIA 2019 Super Bowl Commercial + Campaign in AdAge
Agency: David & Goliath Director: John Hillcoat Director of Photography: Philippe Le Sourd Production Company: Serial Pictures Photographer: Martin Schoeller Costume Designer / Lead: Courtney Watkins WHY KIA SKIPPED HUMOR, CELEBS FOR ITS SUPER BOWL AD The automaker puts focus on its plant in Georgia…
6 BUSINESS TIPS FOR NEW FREELANCE WARDROBE STYLISTS
New freelancers always ask me for business tips and billing information. It’s complicated to answer for three main reasons. First of all, sole proprietorship DBA, LLC, B-corp, C-corp, and S-corp are confusing AF because each business structure has different taxation and benefits. Second, every production company…
FITZCO WINS AT CANNES LIONS
HERE KITTY KITTY! Fitzgerald + Co Atlanta won a Bronze Lion at the 2014 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for their Press Campaign. I’m proud to say that I was the photo stylist on this project shot by Clive Stewart!
ATLANTA FILM & FASHION PANEL DISCUSSION
I am honored and excited to be on this panel of industry professionals invited to talk about Atlanta film + fashion!!! Hosted by Fashion Group International and Women In Film & Television Atlanta ~ 6 PM Tuesday May 27 at Savannah College of Art and Design.
SWEET! I’M TWEET ELITE! @ CW_STYLIST
PRESS Jezebel Magazine | Atlanta Tweet Elite | April 2014 | link @ CW_STYLIST TWEET ELITE I am honored to be one of the TWEET ELITE featured in Jezebel Magazine April issue. I’ll keep posting production notes for the Twittersphere! Follow me on Twitter @…
END IT MOVEMENT CAMPAIGN IS A COMMUNICATION ARTS ADVERTISING AWARD WINNER
Communication Arts 2013 Advertising Annual selected the End It Movement awareness campaign as a Public Service winner!!! I am very proud to say I was wardrobe key and costumed the eighteen ladies in the truck for this Soteria Productions. Communication Arts selected 138 winners from 4356…
I ♥ MY MOTLEY CREWMATES !
THIS is what happens when you give creative professionals a spacesuit and a tee-tiny window of free time in between sets. Seriously, my crewmates never cease to amaze me! sorry for the vertical format video :^) Photographer: John Fulton Digital: Jeff Wolk Producer: Andrew…
SPACESUIT BEHIND THE SCENES
SO MUCH FUN! I worked with this amazing spacesuit for a John Fulton print production this week. The production was great fun and the spacesuit looked fantastic on camera! The EMU spacesuit was a rental from WonderWorks in LA. For more information…
YEAR-END RENOVATION UPDATE
GUEST BATHROOM RENOVATION IS A WRAP …and some other projects too! This post is long overdue. The bathroom renovation has been complete for several months, but work was absolutely nuts during the year-end advertising push. Without further delay, enjoy the renovation photos in the gallery…
NEW WORK: CHARMING CHARACTERS IN PENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAITS
I really enjoyed working on this character driven advertising project shot by Fernando Decillis. I love character costuming! Dressing these charming characters was a treat for me. Handling props and set dressing for these pensive environmental portraits was icing on the cake. I became moderately…
SEMIHANDMADE CUSTOM FRONTS FOR IKEA CABINETS
CLEVER Ingenuity and creativity inspire me. Combining an ingenious solve with beautiful design makes my heart skip a beat. The only thing that trumps a beautiful design solve is one that saves MONEY! I have posted a variety of clever Ikea hacks in the past. I…
FAVORITE MEDIUM ?
Before going back to school for commercial photography and becoming a photo stylist, I was briefly a high school art teacher. On the first day of class, students were asked to complete a short questionnaire. The questionnaire included the obligatory art ed question, “What is…
RECENT WORK + BTS
RECENT WORK FOR JOHN FULTON PHOTOGRAPHY As a stylist I source, make, or commission lots of unusual items for productions. I keep a running list of these odd requests. My list is appropriately named “Things I’ve Done for Money .” Making a bed sheet…
BELLAMY YOUNG
RECENT WORK FEATURING BELLAMY YOUNG
BUSY SUMMER
It’s been a busy, busy summer. I worked on a lot of interesting projects with amazing photographers + directors, the best crews, wonderful talent, and gracious clients. I am a lucky girl indeed! Variety is what makes my job so much fun. I am thrilled…
NECKLACE LENGTH CHART
HELPFUL VISUAL REFERENCE I love a good chart, info-graphic, or illustrated assembly manual. This women’s necklace length chart is a helpful tool for online or sight unseen shopping. It’s also great visual reference for communicating accessory looks to your clients and/or assistants. This simple chart…
OFF DUTY STYLIST
What do I do when I am not on a job shopping, sourcing, dressing, and styling? I am shopping, sourcing, dressing, styling, and renovating my Bungalow. In 2007, Mr. Wonderful and I purchased a 1917 Craftsman Bungalow. We have been tirelessly renovating this bundle of bungalow…
RECENT WORK
Mother Daughter Duo Avril and Cindy Joffe of Avindy Jewelry in Southern Living Photographer: Robbie Caponetto Prop Stylist: Yvonne Orchard Hair & Make-up: Jennifer Denise Wardrobe: Courtney Watkins Stylist
DECO DETAILS
SPARKLES AND FEATHERS AND FUR – OH MY! I recently worked on a project requiring a significant amount of wardrobe homework worthy of sharing. The project was an editorial portrait on location. My wardrobe pitch to the publication was simple: formal looks with Art Deco…
RECENT WARDROBE WORK FOR CHINET
Director: Gaysorn Thavat on Grand Large / Gaysorn Thavat on Robber’s Dog Production Company: Grand Large Producer: Clint Cowen Unit Production Manager: Stephen Ostrander Hair & Make-up: Kara Ramos Wardrobe: Courtney Watkins Production Design: Jack Van Matre of Van Matre Productions
ABOUT END IT MOVEMENT STUNT CAMPAIGN
This is a great short video about the END IT Movement stunt campaign filmed in Atlanta during the Final Four Weekend. The two minute video talks about human trafficking, the campaign concept, and campaign results. It also has some great behind the scenes footage….
END IT MOVEMENT AWARENESS VIDEO
Being a part of this production was an amazing experience. Costuming 18 beautiful, young women as sexually exploited females was challenging, disturbing, and emotional. When the ladies loaded onto the box truck, the crew was immediately hit by a wave of emotion and heaviness —…
‘UNCLEAN WORLD’
Recent wardrobe work for Dixie Smartstock’s ‘Unclean World’ campaign. Super fun project! ‘The Hacker’ is one of four unclean characters used in this B2B campaign. Agency: TJ Madison Photographer: Jason Maris Producer: Stephen Ostrander Art Director: John Gregory Creative Director: Jim Spruell Wardrobe: Courtney Watkins…
HOMEMADE: A DOCUMENTARY EXPLORING RELATIONSHIPS CREATED AND DESTROYED BY IED’S
HOMEMADE Homemade explores the relationships both created and destroyed by I.E.D.s (Improvised Explosive Devices) through the voices of military men and women deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, their families, doctors and support networks. DESCRIPTION This feature length documentary will follow lives of courageous military personnel…
SEED&SPARK: SUPPORTING INDIE FILMMAKERS
CROWD-FUNDING, CROWD-BUILDING, AND CROWD-PLEASING FOR INDIES SEED&SPARK SUPPORTS THE FAIR TRADE FILMMAKING MOVEMENT BY PROVING INDIE FILMMAKERS WITH A DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT, PRODUCTION FUNDING, AND FILM VIEWING. BRILLIANT!
THANK YOU DR. KING
I live 2.5 miles south of the King Center in Atlanta. I drive Auburn Avenue, Boulevard, and Edgewood so frequently that this historic area becomes just another traffic marker on my drive home. However, the significance of the man behind the memorial is never overlooked….
CARING FOR CASHMERE
SALAD SPINNERS AND CASHMERE? JUST SPIN IT! You thought cashmere was DRY CLEAN ONLY? Cashmere is washable! But cashmere garments are delicate and should NOT be twisted or wrung dry when soaking wet. A salad spinner will gently remove access water without twisting or pulling potentially…
2012 FAVORITE GIFT: RETRO HANDSET
RETRO HANDSET BY ECHO LOGICO My favorite gift of 2012 is ECHO LOGICO‘s retro handset. It is cute, clever, and inexpensive; it’s a cute little gift or great prop. I gave my mom a white handset for her white iPhone 4S (pictured below) and she LOVES IT!
RECENT WORK: PROP + WARDROBE STYLIST FOR DAVID STUART PHOTOGRAPHY + BBDO
PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID STUART PHOTOGRAPHY CLIENT: BAYER HARMONIX AGENCY: BBDO PRODUCER: STEPHEN OSTRANDER PROP + WARDROBE STYLIST: COURTNEY WATKINS CANINE TALENT: CHARLIE Bayer Harmonix tearsheet coming soon!
WISHING YOU A VERY MERRY MAYAN APOCALYPSE!
…and happy holidays to you and yours! xoxo- courtney
IKEA BAG HACK FOR THE GARDEN
I love using Ikea bags to organize wardrobe for productions (seen in Organizing Wardrobe and Props and Wardrobe). I also re-purpose Ikea bags in my garden during winter months. As a lover of clever re-invention, I decided to submit my extremely simple Ikea bag hack to IkeaHacker.net.
FANCY FRETWORK
O’VERLAYS DRESSES UP CASEGOODS! BRILLIANT!!! O’verlays is a company that produces fretwork to dress up boring furniture and decorative pieces. They offer custom pieces, but their focus is on producing FRETWORK THAT FITS IKEA CASEGOODS !!! ABOUT THE COMPANY Cheryle Rhuda and Danika Herrick are two likeminded…
ORGANIZING BELTS
STYLIST TIP FOR WRANGLING UNRULY BELTS Belts are challenging to organize both on productions and in your closet at home. In my twelve years as a wardrobe stylist, I have found that large, spring-lock carabiners work the best to organize belt options. I sort belts either by…
ORGANIZING WARDROBE + PROPS
IKEA BAGS ARE A STAPLE OF MINE! As a stylist, I physically move thousands of dollars of wardrobe and props from stores, to studio, to location, and back again. I am responsible for keeping merchandise un-damaged, organized, and easily accessible during the production. I use Ikea…
EXPOSED SHOWER FAUCET
OBSESSED WITH EXPOSED SHOWER FAUCETS! I have been researching bathroom fittings for the master bathroom in my 1917 Craftsman Bungalow. I love the vintage look of exposed shower faucets, but prefer a thermostatic valve for precision temperature control. Unfortunately, most exposed shower faucets with thermostatic…
Sugru: Self Setting, Flexible Silicone Rubber
New product loved by the hacker community and coveted by yours truly. Sugru molds like play-dough, bonds to almost anything, and self-sets into flexible silicone after 24-hours. The ‘WTF is Sugru’ video above illustrates the many uses of this product. From custom grips on skis to…
What If Money Was No Object?
Inspiring life advice by the late philosopher Alan Watts (1915 – 1973).
Set Education | Be Nice
From the producer to the unpaid intern, everybody is a valuable asset. My advice is to treat every person on set with the same respect you show your superiors. Treat people like your personal success or failure depends on their opinion of your work.
Recent Work | AT&T and ESPN College Game Day
Client: AT&T and ESPN College Gameday Agency: BBDO Atlanta Campaign: ‘On the Way to Saturday’ Media: Print Ad Photographer: John Fulton Producer: Stephen Ostrander Prop & Wardrobe: Courtney Watkins Production Notes The ‘On the way to Saturday’ campaign sends two funny guys, WIll and Ravi, in a…
Recent Work for PEPSI
PEPSI | Live For Now Director: Chris Stanford Producer: Nicole Lloyd Prop + Wardrobe: Courtney Watkins Behind the scenes pictures at Pepsi Behind the Scenes.
Pepsi Behind the Scenes
PEPSI Live For Now Behind the Scenes pictures from the whirlwind Pepsi production through the Carolinas. Starting with a midnight ocean swim in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and ending with an afternoon tailgating set-up in Charlotte, North Carolina . see more great BTS photos at Lauren Petrilli…
Mobile Fashion + Warby Parker
Warby Parker hits the Highway Attention eyewear lovers! Warby Parker Eyewear is on tour! The fashionable, affordable, and socially conscience eyewear is putting the rubber to the road for their ‘Class in Session’ tour. This is great news for the southeast and especially ATLiens because the…
Props : Antique Articulating Artist’s Figure
Life-Sized Figure Drawing Form / Display Mannequin from Italy This antique manni has me weak in the knees! Standing at 5 foot 8 inches tall, the Italian gentleman would be a stunning fashion prop, a unique in-store display, or an artistic relic. LOVE!!! Available at Obsolete in Venice,…
Fashion Truck Trend: Airstream Restoration
Pimp my Fashion Truck Adjunct to Mobile Fashion Trend posted June 12, 2012 The mobile fashion trend is catching like a cold. Suffice it to say, having a functional, mobile store that reflects the brand is a BIG DEAL! Where do you go? Who handles…
Sonya Yong James Featured in Martha Stewart Living
Meet the Maker: Sonya Yong James Sonya Yong James of Modern Fiber Lab, friend and super talented fiber artist, was recently featured in Martha Stewart’s Living Blog: Posted by Rachel Faucett I recently had the pleasure of talking to Sonya Yong James about wool sculptures and home decor. Check…
What’s Your Place in the Film Industry?
Discover your film industry career path using this humorous flow chart. Thank you Film Sourcing for posting this chart! Original post by enni on Mar 13, 2012 Filmsourcing.com
Set Education : Clear the Set
IT HAPPENS EVERY PRODUCTION Without fail, a crew member, client, or visitor to the set will get caught in the shot. D’OH! The guilty party will be verbally reprimanded for their interference in the production and is left with the horrible feeling knowing that they…
Recent Work
In a Freezer Near You
Product Review: Hollywood Clear Bra Straps™
Your bra strap is showing…
Mobile Fashion Trend
Apparel and Accessories Going Mobile Catwalks are hitting the sidewalks. Stacey and Jeanine Romo’s Le Fashion Truck (pictured below) is a mobile fashion boutique in Los Angeles, California offering vintage pieces and Romo’s hand crafted jewelry. Le Fashion Truck is one of many 4-Wheel Fashion Houses rolling out…
Williams British Handmade Second Season
Follow up on previous post: Excess Baggage. Sarah Williams’ breakout season for Williams British Handmade was a success. WIlliams’ bespoke luggage pieces are handcrafted in traditional techniques; however, the shapes are completely wacky and wonderful! The luggage concept stemmed from one of her master’s course at…
STYLIST TIPS FOR STATIC CLING
STATIC CLING IS NOT CUTE Dry winter weather creates the perfect conditions for static cling. I always keep Static Guard in my wardrobe kit to keep static cling under control when I am on set. It’s quick and easy to spray on clinging garments. If…
Warby Parker Eyewear
Warby Parker eyewear is high quality, on-trend, and affordable. Prescription, polarized Optical eyewear cost $95 Non-Prescription, polarized Sunwear cost $95 Prescription, polarized Sunwear costs $150 The company’s flagship store is in NYC and they have 9 showrooms throughout the US. Unfortunately, there are currently no showrooms in the Southeast,…
Strap Tamers Review
Marketing claims, “Strap Tamers® consist of a clip (to hold the bra strap) and pin which is fastened to the inside shoulder seam of a garment. You can leave Strap Tamers® on your clothing while laundered again and again. Whenever you wear that garment, the Strap Tamers® are already in place, waiting for you.”
Falling Models, Tumbling Talent, and Slippery Shoe Solutions
It hurts to watch those beautiful girls struggle! Runway models are not alone in experiencing slides, slips, and falls. We have all underestimating the evil powers of a polished floor and smooth soled new shoes then BAM! You’re flat on the floor, humiliated, and looking for…
Fabio! The Fabulous Photo Assistant ?
18% Silly!
GRIP HUMOR
So there I was, lurking in the sound stage shadows like a light-sensitive mole. This particular stage typically provided padded folding chairs for the wardrobe department and hair and make-up (H&MU) department. Unfortunately, all of the chairs were being used in video village to accommodate…
Entertaining Job Hazards
by David Foster for: Alex Hamlin, camera operator on a Saucony job with us, ends up finding out just how fast a parachute travels. Shot with a Canon 5D Mark II
GNOMBIES : ZOMBIE GNOMES
A flock of birds. A school of fish. A herd of goats. A colony of ants. A MURDER OF GNOMBIES!!! at Amazon.com
Knit Motorcycle: Purls Like a Kitten
One of a kind hand knit motorcycle cozy in pink. Using an actual motorcycle, the artist Theresa (Trixie) Honeywell knits covers for each different part of the motorcycle to create an all over covering (or cozy) that turns the motorcycle into a yarn covered sculpture. Once…
Production Rant: Bad Beans Spoil Crew Brew
Crew members with high maintenance coffee orders are killing me! You know who you are, ordering a grande soy, half-caff, light foam, blended, salted, whipped caramel FLOPP-IATO served in Vente cup…blah blah blah. And when your order returns with sprinkles NOT chocolate syrup lovingly drizzled over the…
Super Sized Wool Pom Pom
Over 200 Beautiful Colours (wool) The wooly mammoth of a pom pom was created by Eleanor Davies, 22. Davies is a 2012 graduate of Goldsmiths, University of London finishing with a BA fine art. Davies artist statement: ‘A pompom is traditionally an adornment, or an accessory. It…
Oh Snap!
Photography by Todd McLellan Disassembly Series From Hovercraftdoggy’s post We have a new camera
Recent Work for Publix
Project: Publix Sunday DInners Agency: Matlock Brief: Celebrity Chefs share signature recipes for special occasions. Wardrobe, props, and menu support the occasion as well as reflect the chefs’ personal style, design aesthetics, and flavor. Photographer: Scott Lowden Wardrobe + Props: ME! Courtney Watkins Food Stylist: Tami Hardeman Photographer’s Representation: Rep Girl Celebrity…
Today Show and Star Jones on Obesity Campaign
Last year I worked on an Anti Childhood Obesity Campaign directed by David Stuart. The campaign has received a lot of press for being in your face, unapologetic, and heart wrenching. The Toady Show featured the campaign (view commercials here) and conducted a panel discussion addressing the…
NPR on Anti-Obesity Ads
NPR All Things Considered Controversy Swirls Around Harsh Anti-Obesity Ads January 9, 2012 Stark billboards and television commercials that feature overweight kids are part of a controversial anti-obesity campaign in Atlanta. The goal of the “Stop Sugarcoating It, Georgia” ads is to shock families into…
Wes Anderson the Corduroy King
Wes Anderson is pictured above filming Moonlight Kingdom looking dapper in a two piece corduroy suit. Mr. Anderson is not only a member, he appears to be the King of the Corduroy Appreciation Club. Another perfect example of Wes Anderson’s appealing kitschy aesthetic. I wonder if the official Corduroy…
On Set with Bill Murray
A behind the scene tour of Wes Anderson’s latest film, Moonrise Kingdom, hosted by Bill Murray and his delicious glass of spiced rum. Could I possibly love Bill Murray more? Doubtful!
Wes Anderson and Brad Pitt
Wes Anderson’s latest film, Moonrise Kingdom, is now showing in limited release NOWHERE near me, DRATS! Frustration has left me scouring the web for all things Wes Anderson hoping to find an obscure, secret handshake venue releasing the film in the southeast. It COULD happen. During my on-line…
Corduroy: All Wales Welcome
A recent project had me searching for wide wale corduroy. During my on-line exploration, I came across a very unique club; The Corduroy Appreciation Club. Lovers of all wales, narrow and wide, their mission statement is simple: ” …The Corduroy Appreciation Club seeks to advance Corduroy…
Cordarounds: Horizontal Corduroy Pants
Scientifically Proven 22% Reduction in C.H.I. …what is C.H.I.? CROTCH HEAT INDEX, of course! Cordarounds are horizontal corduroy pants by crowd favorite, Betabrand. These pants are cut from corduroy fabric running horizontally instead of the traditional vertical run. Cordarounds’ horizontal whales create a cooler, more comfortable corduroy pant….
An Hermes Leica? SHUT UP!!!
Leica presents us with the new limited edition Leica M9-P, the special feature of this camera is the“Veau Swift” calfskin leather brought to you by Hermes. Original Post by Ryan Stevens, theryanstevens.com. The New Leica M9-P Edition Hermes Not only is this beautiful leather on…
Exposure Doesn’t Pay Bills
Commercial photographers and directors walk a fine line between genius and masochist. They seamlessly handle a variety of tasks and skills. Their skillset includes: Creative Professional Point-of-view: a distinct eye; unique storytelling; clear artistic voice. Technical: proficient in cameras + lenses, lighting, grip + electric,…
WonderWorks: Aerospace Costuming, Scale Models, Props, and Consultants
I have been asked to research space suits for several productions. For a quality replica, the weekly rental costs are around $1500 for all of the accessories and badges; $1900 after shipping. I have found several great resources but was very impressed with WonderWorks and…
Ursus Wehrli ‘Tidies’ up Famous Artworks
Immensely entertaining and clever. Ursus Wehrli shares his vision for a cleaner, more organized, tidier form of art — by deconstructing the paintings of modern masters into their component pieces, sorted by color and size. Wehrli has multiple books on the subject available at Amazon Books. From…
‘Damn Good Advice’ by George Lois
Pioneering ad man George Lois is here to help you “unleash your creative potential.” In his new book, Lois shares his secrets for making a catchy commercial that will stick in your head. The No. 1 rule? Be outrageous. George Lois, pictured above in the…
Image-Based Communication – Show your Story Instead of Telling It
Current Marking Trends’ recent article emphasizes the importance of images in modern communication and marketing trends. You know what I have to say about that? Now you’re speaking my language! John Vachalek writes: Evidence of the shift to Image-Based Communications 1) One of the more…
Spanx for Men: Does My Mirdle Make Me Look Fat?
As a wardrobe stylist, I am always looking for new wardrobe solutions and products. Recently, I had the perfect opportunity to test Spanx for Men, Manx.
Styling 101: Poster Putty
Poster Putty is a must in every stylists kit. I use poster putty for tons of odd tasks on set. I use it on a regular basis to: Secure props to surfaces Tilt or shim props Adjust the angle of reflection TRICKS I also use…
Excess Baggage by Williams-British Handmade
Sarah Williams’ amazing designs re-imagine classic British luggage for her budding label, Williams-British Handmade. William’s admiration of traditional crafts is echoed in the brands she most admires: Mulberry and Smythson. Williams-British Handmade uses British talent using hand tools as much as possible. The brass frames…
PDN features Recent Work
Recent work on an awareness campaign for Atlanta Resource Foundation featuring twelve charities dedicated to serving Atlanta communities. Working on set with the representatives and hearing their personal community service stories, I gained a deeper understanding of the word CHARITY. Charity was best explained to…
Vintage Sewing Notions | Atlanta Fire Department Brass Buttons
I spent Friday evening with my 83 year young neighbor flipping through his family album and listening to his stories about growing up in Atlanta. These Atlanta Fire Department brass buttons are from his collection and I feel so lucky to have them.
Fifi Lapin Fashion Illustrations
I usually do not respond to cutesy design but, these illustrations of Fifi Lapin, a furry fashionista, are an undeniably clever take on runway fashion.
Screen Printing | Danger Press
I use Danger Press for all of my screen printing. They handle time sensitive printing, custom design, short runs, and they understand my peculiar printing requests for different productions. I may need 17 different designs printed on 17 different custom-made aprons in an extremely short amount of…
Featured in Communication Arts Exhibit
Batter Blaster project shot by Scott Lowden was featured in Communication Arts Exhibit. Wardrobe stylist and Prop Stylist Courtney Watkins
‘I WANT MY MTV!’ Legendary Art Director George Lois
Interview by THEINSPIRATION.COM theinspiration.com: George Lois: Inspiration abounds! Film, literature, sports, music, theater – inspiration is everywhere in sight. But more basically, 7,000 years of the history of art is the DNA of creativity, and every Sunday, I still go, religiously, to the Metropolitan Museum of…
Style Guides on Polyvore
I am often asked by the agency or production company to put together wardrobe looks or a style guide that are specific the talent, character, ad, or story line. My favorite site to build style guides is on Polyvore. Polyvore has an image library of…
Fashionary | Memo Pad
Memo pad with fashion templates for quick sketching. Another great idea by Fashionary.
Ad Man Legend, David Ogilvy, on Copywriting
In 1948, British-born David Ogilvy, started a Manhattan-based advertising agency, the future Ogilvy & Mather, responsible for some of the world’s most iconic ad campaigns. Ogilvy wrote Confessions of an Advertising Man in 1963, a best-selling book that is still considered essential reading for all…
Karl Lagerfeld on Technology, Imagination, and Beauty
Notable + Quotable It’s very dangerous to think you know it all. The minute you think your past was better and your present is secondhand [then] yourself will become vintage. It’s ok for clothes; it’s not that great for people Good or Bad? It’s not…
Recent Work | Horizon Milk
Saverio Truglia Blog about Horizon Milk. I was the wardrobe stylist and prop stylist on this campaign for Horizon Milk.
Fashionary: Fashion Reference Sketchbook
FASHION + DICTIONARY + DIARY = FASHIONARY Fashionary is a beautifully designed sketchbook that every stylist, costumer, designer, or tailor can appreciate. The first 34 pages are LOADED with info: measuring tools, designer brand index, a fabric dictionary, stitch & seam samples, patterns & flats,…
The Museum of Useful Things
Back to Basics The Museum of Useful Things is a great site + blog about USEFUL THINGS! While researching my vintage bingo cage prop, I ran across their site. The Museum of Useful Things features an edited collection of both new and old FUNCTIONAL…