How to be a Celebrity Stylist & Fashion Consultant with Wilfree Vasquez Torres

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Jim Eaves here, and you've tuned in to the Honest Filmmaker Podcast, where we dive into career insights from seasoned professionals in the industry.
Today, I'm thrilled to have Wilfree Vásquez Torres joining us. Wilfree wears many hats – he's a celebrity stylist, a fashion consultant and a costume designer. He's worked with top-tier celebrities like Cher, Christina Aguilera, Kim Kardashian, and Selena Gomez.
During our conversation, Wilfree shares his journey into the industry, his approach to collaborating with high-profile clients, how he stays ahead of the curve with fashion trends, and invaluable advice for those aspiring to kickstart their own careers.
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Розділи

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Wilfred's journey into the industry (00:00:54)

3. How did Wilfree find work? - Visual merchandising (00:01:19)

4. What is a fashion show really like? (00:03:02)

5. Wilfree's first fashion show - having an eye for fashion and detail (00:04:42)

6. Dressing for success (00:06:27)

7. New York fashion week - can anyone go? How do students get to attend? (00:07:11)

8. What advice would Wilfree give his younger self? (00:08:59)

9. First job as a stylist (00:10:16)

10. Styling someone in a delicate situation (00:12:18)

11. Has Wilfree ever got it wrong? (00:13:32)

12. Does Wilfree ever get star struck and who with? (00:14:34)

13. Does Wilfree enjoy shopping? (00:16:37)

14. Costume design on movies and tv shows (00:17:47)

15. Does Wilfree have an agent? How does he get work? (00:19:03)

16. Networking tips in the fashion industry (00:20:06)

17. How does Wilfree keep on top of the latest fashion trends? (00:21:37)

18. Multi tasking, hair and make up (00:23:42)