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Look from Pyer Moss Couture 1 collection.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While the industry\u2019s boldfaced names\u2014Michael Kors, Carolina Herrera, Tom Ford, Oscar de la Renta, et al\u2014still feature prominently at New York Fashion Week, a new generation of talented designers have recently been grabbing a larger share of the spotlight. And with these emerging fashion visionaries comes a new generation of stylists. The \u201cstylist\u201d title on show notes comes with more than just the responsibility for putting together the looks on the runway. The designer-stylist relationship is a crucial part of the creative process\u2014and can even determine the fate of a collection.<\/p>\n

When a good match is made, it can be long-lasting. Take Katie Grand for example\u2014The Perfect Magazine creator works alongside designers from Marc Jacobs to Miuccia Prada to Balmain\u2019s Olivier Rousteing and has been by Marc\u2019s side for more than 12 years since his early days designing Louis Vuitton.<\/p>\n

While big name designers may have big teams and big budgets to match, emerging talents often rely on their friends to act as both stylist and sounding board. Being a runway stylist means being two steps ahead of the process to solve any last-minute challenges, understanding the designer\u2019s vision, and, perhaps most importantly, being a confidant.<\/p>\n

\u201cEdvin and I have been best friends since high school,\u201d says stylist Sakinah Bashir on styling this season\u2019s Theophilio collection with designer Edvin Thompson. \u201cWhen it comes to my creative confidence, it\u2019s at an all-time high working with him, because we both know each other inside and out.\u201d<\/p>\n

The relationship between New Zealand-born, NYC-based stylist Thistle Brown and designer Maryam Nassir Zadeh is not as longstanding, but the trust between them runs deep. For MNZ\u2019s menswear debut last fall, Brown worked alongside the designer as a creative partner to bring the extension into menswear to life. Brown adds his aesthetic not only by styling the collections of the eponymous label; but also, in collaborating on the design process, too.<\/p>\n

As we finally return to in-person shows and models march the runway once again, let\u2019s celebrate the designers and the trusted stylists working behind to bring their vision to life. Ahead, meet the new generation of stylists you can find leading the charge backstage at your favorite new designers\u2019 shows.<\/p>\n

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Look from Pyer Moss Couture 1 collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SAKINAH BASHIR<\/p>\n

SHOW STYLED: PYER MOSS COUTURE 1, 2021<\/p>\n

Growing up on the south side of Atlanta\u2014\u201cthe real South Side, Old National and Godby Road real ATL-iens know,\u201d Bashir quips to Grazia Gazette\u2014she always took a liking to clothing and outfits. However, music inspired her love of fashion more than fashion itself. Growing up watching BET\u2019s 106 & Park and other shows on MTV helped shape her creatively. She was fascinated by the outfits donned by singers and rappers in music videos and wondered how they came to be. \u201cHip-hop taught me everything about fashion,\u201d she says. \u201cThat was my foundation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bashir had a clear vision of moving to New York after high school; at the age of 20, she did just that. In New York, she worked at Opening Ceremony (RIP), where she met stylists such as Jason Rembert and Matthew Henson and started her journey into styling by assisting these greats. Bashir has now moved on to styling shows on her own, including the historic Pyer Moss Couture 1 collection that debuted earlier this year.<\/p>\n

Why did you become a stylist?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cMy journey began with me being an assistant to stylist Eric McNeal since roughly 2017\/2018. Assisting, making mistakes, learning from those mistakes, and continued overall growth on my work ethic have been the formula that has gotten me to this point,\u201d Bashir reveals. \u201cPyer Moss Couture 1 was the first fashion show that I have styled as a lead. I\u2019m extremely excited for what the future holds. It will only get bigger and better\u2014in all aspects of life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Look from Christian Cowan FW20 collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

RON HARTLEBEN<\/p>\n

SHOWS STYLED: CHRISTIAN COWAN FW20, SS22; LAQUAN SMITH FW19, SS19, SS20<\/p>\n

A first-generation Mexican American who was born and raised in Los Angeles, Hartleben moved to New York City nearly nine years ago to study at Parsons and to get his foot in the door of the fashion industry after obsessing over Steven Meisel editorials and Riccardo Tisci\u2019s Givenchy era. After interning for a variety of stylists and fashion publications, Hartleben worked with CR Fashion Book founder and Editor in Chief Carine Roitfeld for nearly six years. During his stint with Roitfeld, he gained invaluable experience with the leading industry editor, who introduced him to a whole new world and helped him hone in on his aesthetic. Now working on his own, Hartleben focuses on maintaining a level of glamour and fantasy in his work that makes him stand out in today\u2019s world.<\/p>\n

Why did you become a stylist?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI love making people feel beautiful,\u201d Hartleben admits to Grazia Gazette. \u201cThere is no better rush than watching a person see themselves in a new light and be inspired to carry themselves in a way that unlocks their full potential.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Look from Lionne FW21 collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

BRITTANY BRYANT<\/p>\n

SHOW STYLED: LIONNE FW21<\/p>\n

After moving from Baltimore to New York in 2012 to attend college at Pace University, Bryant interned for various publications and assisted lead stylists to help jump-start her styling career. Bryant styled the much-buzzed-about debut Lionne show last August\u2014and at 28, she\u2019s just getting started.<\/p>\n

Why did you become a stylist?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cBecoming a stylist was very organic for me,\u201d Bryant tells Grazia Gazette. \u201cIt\u2019s a lane where I can be more of myself, more expressive, and bring a lot of who I am when collaborating with the clients. This is beneficial throughout the creative process because I consistently get to push myself and grow creatively with every wardrobe decision, whether I\u2019m pulling clothes, on-set, assisting, or styling a fashion show. I\u2019ve also learned from Matthew Henson, one of the best stylists, in my opinion. It\u2019s been so rewarding so far.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Look from Rui Zhou FW20 collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

RACHAEL WANG<\/p>\n

SHOWS STYLED: RUI ZHOU SS20, FW20<\/p>\n

New York-based Rachael Wang is a\u00a0Chinese American\u00a0stylist and consultant\u00a0who\u00a0is passionate about helping brands to develop cultural relevance and edge while\u00a0maintaining\u00a0the distinctive integrity of their identity.<\/p>\n

Her fashion direction can be seen in collaborations with clients\u00a0such as\u00a0Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale\u2019s,\u00a0Farfetch, Levi\u2019s, Maybelline, Nike, Olay,\u00a0and\u00a0Saks, and\u00a0in\u00a0her inspired editorials for\u00a0Document Journal, Telegraph, Office,\u00a0<\/i>and international editions of\u00a0Num\u00e9ro\u00a0<\/i>and\u00a0Vogue<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Rachael was an early champion of responsible fashion and focused on bringing ethics and thoughtful representation to her creative and fashion direction.<\/p>\n

Why did you become a stylist?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wang tells\u00a0Grazia\u00a0Gazette<\/i>\u00a0that the path to becoming a stylist had a clear intention:\u00a0\u201cI became a stylist to amend the imagery that I never felt like I was able to participate in growing up.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Look from Gauntlett Cheng SS19 collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

THISTLE BROWN<\/p>\n

SHOWS STYLED: MARYAM NASSIR ZADEH SHOW SS22; GAUNTLETT CHENG SS19, FW20, SS20<\/p>\n

A talented stylist and photographer, Thistle Brown works with a multidisciplinary practice with a foundation in textile design. His approach to image-making balances raw sensibility with editorially inspired composition, and his themes explore aspects of identity, youth culture, and performance while simultaneously orchestrating a seamless connection between allure and ease.<\/p>\n

Brown also contributes to publications such as Interview, Dazed & Confused, The Face, Purple, Marfa Journal, and The British Financial Times andhas worked with brands including Proenza Schouler, Marc Jacobs, Nike, and Calvin Klein along the way.<\/p>\n

Why did you become a stylist?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cIt was all by accident in a way. I moved over here from New Zealand and I didn\u2019t really know that styling could be a career, as the industry is much smaller back home,\u201d Brown tells Grazia Gazette. \u201cI had a meeting with MNZ the first few months I arrived in NYC, and Maryam asked me to style for her store, and it unfolded from there.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29043,"featured_media":33906,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[17,16],"yoast_head":"\nBehind the Runway - Grazia USA<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"While the industry\u2019s boldfaced names\u2014Michael Kors, Carolina Herrera, Tom Ford, Oscar de la Renta, et al\u2014still feature prominently at New York Fashion Week, a new generation of talented designers have recently been grabbing a larger share of the spotlight. And with these emerging fashion visionaries comes a new generation of stylists. 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