alumni to follow
Meet our talented styling alumni who are making waves in the fashion industry.
star burleigh
@starburleigh
Star is the Los Angeles and New York market, while also assisting on celebrity styling, editorial styling, and costume design jobs.
Her client list includes Lauv, Alina Baraz, Victoria Monet, SG Lewis, John K, Kierra Luv, Lido, Jacob Tremblay, Marta Pozzan, and Kemio.
She has been published in Paper Magazine, Interview Magazine, KingKong Magazine, among others.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2017 / View Star's portfolio here.
SHO TATSUISHI
@sho_tatsuishi
Sho began his industry experience by studying Fashion Design at the Vantan Design Institute in Tokyo.
His clean, refined aesthetic focuses on the small nuances of minimal, modern styling. He is inspired by all aspects of culture, music, lifestyle, and art.
Sho is currently based in NYC as a freelance Fashion Stylist.
Sho's work has been published in magazines such as V Magazine, V Man, Marie Claire MX, Schon Magazine, Them, etc.
He has worked on campaigns for Root Studio SS19 and Loreal Color &Co, Moda Operandi, The Line, Jordache Jeans, Khaite, ONS Clothing, Slate Studio. Sho has assisted Stella Greenspan, Jay Massacret, George Cortina, among other well-known stylists.
AA Fashion Styling, Fall 2016 / View Sho's portfolio here.
ABBY QI
@abbyyqi
Abby has a keen eye for trends, brands, and refined color palettes.
Abby is a freelance Fashion Editorial Stylist currently based in NYC.
Her work has been published in Harper’s Bazaar Kazakhstan, Wonderland Magazine, King Kong Magazine, Pressure Paris, Blanc Magazine, and Vulkan Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2018 / View Abby's portfolio here.
SHANI STOREY
@shanistorey
Based in Portland, Oregon, Shani is a freelance Fashion Stylist that brings her love for athletic wear to her craft by mixing styles to create a provocative, original look.
Shani is currently an Associate Art Producer for Wieden + Kennedy and has worked with brands such as Nike, Jacob Banks x Village, etc.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2016 / View Shani's portfolio here.
YENIFER UBIERA
@yenifer.ubiera
Yeni Ubiera is a freelance Fashion Stylist and Creative Director based in LA. She is currently the Sample Room Coordinator for Joe’s Jeans Inc.
Her style has been described as luxurious beauty with elegance and femininity.
Her clients include Nike, Converse, Lord + Taylor, and Saks Off Fifth. She has been published in Mith Magazine, Solstice Magazine, and many more.
BFA Fashion Styling / View Yeni's portfolio here.
LAYNIE ROUCH
@layniemishay
Originally from Indiana and now based in NY, Laynie Rouch is a Fashion Assistant at Hearst Magazines. She has worked as an Accessories Assistant at Harper’s Bazaar and a Production Coordinator for Eugenia Kim.
She has been published in magazines such as Lone Wolf, Sicky, Institute, and 180 Magazine Issue Nine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2016
KATELYN JOHNSON
@katelyndjohnson
Katelyn is a freelance commercial and editorial Stylist in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York.
Her client list includes Apple, Trulia, Sephora, HTC, Adidas, Touch of Modern, Bare Escentuals, and more. She has also assisted numerous artists at agencies and publications such as; Streeters, Workgroup, i-D Magazine, Paper Magazine, Refinery29, Vogue Mexico among others. Immersed in creative expression, Katelyn developed her artistic background through lifelong training in classical ballet.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2016 / View Katelyn's portfolio here.
SUCHANDRA BULLOCK
@suchandra_bullock
Suchandra is a freelance wardrobe and product Stylist in San Francisco represented by LuLu Artists Collective.
Her client list includes Levi's, Old Navy, GAP, Sephora, Dockers, DVF, Goorin Brothers, Stitch Fix, e.l.f. cosmetics, LACMA, LumioSF, etc.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2014 / View Suchandra's portfolio here.
SHERELLE WILLIAMS
Sherelle relocated from Seattle, Washington to San Francisco to pursue her degree in 2012. In her senior year, she held an internship with Fashion Xchange Magazine. Her work has been published in magazines such as Huf and DeFuze.
She is currently the lead stylist at BCBG Max Azria, BCBGeneration and Herve Leger in Los Angeles, California.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2016 / View Sherelle's portfolio here.
INESSA JANE
Inessa Jane is currently a Visual Merchandising Stylist for Abercrombie & Fitch Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
Her work consists of everything from outfitting in-store forms and working on window displays to styling Abercrombie Kids marketing campaigns.
Inessa's skills and services range from editorial, commercial, personal, and product styling. While earning her degree, she was published in The San Francisco Chronicle, Florum Magazine, and more.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2014 / View Inessa's portfolio here.
CHELSEA HENRY
@chstyles101
Chelsea Henry graduated with a BFA in Fashion Styling from the Academy of Art University in Fall 2014. Upon graduating, she was awarded an e-Commerce Styling internship at BCBGMaxAzria's corporate headquarters in Los Angeles.
Chelsea is currently an in-house Fashion Stylist and Model Caster for The Neiman Marcus Group in Dallas, Texas.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2014 / View Chelsea's portfolio here.
KRYSTYN NAKAMURA
@krystynkikuestyling
Krystyn Nakamura is a Fashion Editorial and Product Stylist from Oahu, Hawaii.
She has worked at BCBGMAXAZRIA San Francisco as a manager and Hawaii's House of Aria boutique and has also interned at the luxury design house, Rodarte.
Her styling approach explores the transformative aspects of garments and accessories in artistically communicating editorial concepts.
Krystyn has been published in 7 HUES (digital and print), Dreamingless, Estela, Hug, Period, The Editorial QC, This Bitch, and Topstick magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2018 / View Krystyn's portfolio here.
true park
@styledbytrue
True Park is a freelance editorial and product stylist in pursuing her BFA in Fashion Styling at the Academy of Art University.
Her styling approach explores a range of themes and aesthetics from edgy and contemporary to refined and polished.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2019 / View True's portfolio here.
MEGAN VO
@meganvo96
Megan is an editorial and product Fashion Stylist from Vietnam. She is the lead stylist for Tasha Apparel Wholesale.
Her main focus in styling is creating artistic and dynamic silhouettes with a variation of textures.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2018 / View Megan's portfolio here.
AUBREY KIA
@aubrey.kia
Aubrey is a fashion stylist, creative consultant, and personal shopper represented by LOOK Artists Agency. She is also currently the Fashion Director for Owsla Goods.
She has been published in GQ, Playboy, V-FILES, NYLON, HYPEBEAST, HYPEBAE, Highsnobiety, 180 Magazine, Trend Hunter, FuckingYoung!, FUN! Magazine, SOMA Magazine, among others.
Some of her clients include Walmart, Gap, Old Navy, Jansport, Bebe, Threadflip, Lyon + Post, Skrillex, Mija, Gallant and Stitch Fix.
AA Fashion Styling, Spring 2014 / View Audrey's portfolio here.
YEN biechler
@yenbeeks
Yen Biechler is a fashion editorial stylist born and raised in Vietnam. Yen is currently based in NYC as an intern to George Cortina, a known styling veteran in the industry. She is also an Assistant Stylist to Alison Hernon.
She has also worked with Fujifilm, Estée Lauder, Shiseido, Cle De Peau,
AMOREPACIFIC, Mamonde, NARS, Schon!Magazine, Asia’s Next Top Model, and Project Runway.
Her aesthetic is heavily inspired by streetwear with a strong and bold attitude emphasizing on the trickle-up movement in fashion.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2018 / View Yen's portfolio here.
STEPHANIE ST. CROIX
Stephanie is a freelance wardrobe and product Stylist based in San Francisco.
Stephanie's clientele includes companies such as Le Tote, Stitch Fix, Viridian Bay, Serena and Lily, Levi's, Touch of Modern, and Cycle Gear. Her work has been published in Tantalum Magazine, Noi.se Magazine, S.F. Station, and more.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2014 / View Stephanie's portfolio here.
ANDREA GUINDI
Born and raised in San Francisco, Andrea's unique aesthetic involves offbeat ideas and details. In her senior year, she was published in 180 Magazine Issue Nine.
Andrea is currently a freelance menswear, commercial, and product stylist located in San Francisco. She has worked for renown companies such as Levi's and Restoration Hardware.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2016 / View Andrea's portfolio here.
HALEY BURGSTAHLER
Originally hailing from Los Angeles, California, Haley earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Styling.
Soon after graduating, she relocated back to southern California to pursue the role of Product Stylist for NordstromRack.com/HauteLook where she currently holds a Fashion Stylist position.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2016. / View Haley's portfolio here.
BIBIANA PINA
Bibiana is a fashion and product stylist based in San Francisco.
She is currently a photographer at The RealReal. She has assisted renowned stylist Mar Peidro for VOGUE Ukraine. Bibiana has also worked as a social media consultant for e.l.f. cosmetics and has been published in Dreamingless Magazine and Lucy's Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling Spring 2017 / View Bibiana's portfolio here.
WEI HSU
Wei is a freelance wardrobe, product, and commercial stylist currently based in Taiwan. Following a fashion internship at Harper's Bazaar (Taiwan), she moved on to become a Fashion Editor at Marie Claire (Taiwan).
Wei has been published in Flawless Magazine, Jute Magazine, and LUCY'S Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2015 / View Wei's portfolio here.
QUANNII BELL
Quannii is a freelance Editorial and Lifestyle stylist who was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri.
Her work has been published in Kodd-Magazine, Cliche Magazine, Kaltbult Magazine, Huf Magazine, Vulkan Magazine, and 7Hues Magazine.
Her client list includes Jahking Guillory, Converse x Draymond Green, and Afterpay.
Quannii also wrote as a Style Contributor for Bold.Global which is a multimedia, viral news, and platform for a diverse coalition centered on personal responsibility and sustainable capitalism.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2018 / View Quannii's portfolio here.
SARA LANE
@stylingbysaralane
Sara Lane is a New York based fashion stylist from the small town of Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Sara's clients include Virgin, Nest, Hancock & Handsome, and Neoscape.
Sara seeks to bring out a bold, confident energy in each client. She shows interest in all forms of styling: e-commerce, advertising, editorial, wardrobe, music, and runway.
Sara's work has been published in 7Hues, Faddy, BLouder, and VGXW magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2017 / View Sara's portfolio here.
Elaina HAVILAND
Elaina Haviland is a freelance Fashion Stylist and Social Media Content Creator from Cleveland, Ohio.
She works closely with Digivest, Australia where she executes marketing strategy for new campaigns, new opportunities and targeting cross channels. Clients range from sustainable fashion, ethical skin care and more.
She has clients that include BCBG MAX AZRIA, BCBG Generation, Herve Leger, Aeropostale, Lulu's, Carbon38, Proper, Michael Costello, Italic, New Movements (Norway), Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Plae (sf).
She has published work for DeFuze, Diablo Magazine and Soma Magazine.
Her attention to movement and expression stems from her deep interest in theatre and athletic background as a soccer player.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2018 / View Elaina's portfolio here.
HALEY MCDANIEL
Haley McDaniel is a commercial and editorial stylist based in Nashville, Tennessee. She was a styling an Assistant Stylist and Makeup Artist at Corazon Creative Agency. She is currently a Seasonal Visual Merchandiser for Wilkes Bashford at Wilkes Bashford Co.
Her aesthetic displays a passion for vintage and sustainable fashion and enjoys working collaboratively with other stylists, editors, and photographers in developing various fashion imagery.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2018 / View Haley's portfolio here.
ROBERT BALA
Robert Bala began his styling career on the East Coast before relocating to San Francisco, California. He is currently a freelance Fashion Stylist represented by LOOK Model Agency and a booking agent for LOOK Artists Division.
He draws his inspiration from New York street fashion and exploring modern concepts of gender and blurring the lines of femininity and masculinity in fashion.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2019 / Find out more about Robert here and view his portfolio here.
effie goh
@e.f.f
Born in Singapore, Effie Goh editorial stylist inspired by her culture and environment. Effie’s work reflects her creativity and passion.
She currently works as Fashion Stylist for Love, Bonito. She has worked as a Sample Coordinator for Banana Republic and Freelance Stylist for Betabrand.
She has worked with companies like CrowdStrike & OHVOLA as the head stylist and as an Assistant Stylist at TopShop.
Effie has been published in Shuba Magazine, SAYLSE Magazine, Beanu Magazine, Feroce Magazine, Toksick Magazine, _EDITORIAL, New Face Magazine, Creators Magazine, Volant Magazine, Picton Magazine, Archive Magazine, and Raw Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2019 / View Effie's portfolio here.
Shu huan (cynthia) yu
@shuhuancynthiayu_stylist
Born and raised in Taiwan and now based in San Francisco, Cynthia is a fashion and personal stylist working at Betabrand.
Her artistic background is influenced by her lifelong training in classical ballet, traditional Chinese dance, and hip-hop. Her primary focus in styling is color story and she has a sharp eye for layering and silhouette.
Her work has been published in Vogue Italia.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2019 / View her portfolio here.
ERICA TIMMONS
@ericatstyling
Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Erica Timmons moved to the United States at the age of fourteen. During her senior year at The Academy of Art University, she was the Photo Stylist for Azalea's E-Commerce studios and was published in 180 Magazine Issue Eight.
Erica is a freelance commercial, editorial, and product Stylist based in Los Angeles. Currently, she is a freelance stylist for Nike. She has worked as an in-house Merchandise Associate and lead e-commerce Stylist at BCBG MaxAzria.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2015 / View Erica's portfolio here.
savannah avant
@slimsavvy
Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Savannah is Fashion Stylist and Creative Director based in San Francisco. She was a Sample Coordinator at Old Navy and Visual Merchandiser Lead at EverLane.
Currently, she is the Mens E-commerce Merchandizer at Fashion Nova. She was the lead stylist at Oakland sustainable fashion label ALIEN.ELEVEN.
She is inspired by art in the form of fashion by finding beauty in contrasting concepts and focusing on visual storytelling.
BFA Fashion Styling, Summer 2019 / View her portfolio here.
Dalya assa
@dha.styling
Born in the U.S. and raised in the Middle East, Dalya Assa is a Syrian-American Fashion Stylist and Content Creator. She is currently working in Marketing and Social Media at Rocksbox in San Francisco, CA, as well as freelance styling for brands based in San Francisco and LA.
Her focus is to create modern and refined imagery by incorporating different cultural references into her product, editorial, and lifestyle styling.
BFA Fashion Styling, Summer 2019 / View her portfolio here.
AUDREY WAANANEN
Originally from Enfield, Connecticut, Audrey is the Merchandising Coordinator for Sweaters/Intimates at Charlotte Russe. She is also a freelance product and fashion stylist in San Francisco working with brands such as Sephora, Stitch Fix, and Fit Bit.
While in school, she styled for clients such as Macy's, Azazie, Thread and Sparkle, and more. In her senior year, she was published in 180 Magazine Issue Nine.
She is currently as Assistant Merchant at Levi Strauss & Co.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2015 / Read more about Audrey's work in our interview here. View Audrey's portfolio here.
sydney koehler
Sydney is an editorial and product stylist based in San Francisco. She is currently an intern at Brandi Moore Agency.
She sees the human body as a canvas to create new concepts with the change of garments.
She has been featured in Imirage Magazine and Vogue Italia.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2019 / View her portfolio here.
kaylin warnock
Kaylin Warnock is a freelance fashion stylist based in North Carolina.
Kaylin's services include commercial, editorial, product and personal styling.
She most recently interned at Free People and Urban Outfitters home office where she produced styling work for their e-commerce site. She is now a fashion stylist at Directions USA.
She has assisted stylists for brands and companies such as BHDLN, Virgin Hotels, and ST-YL.
Kaylin has published work in Vogue Italia, Elegant Magazine, and Promo Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2019 / View her portfolio here.
JAMAL EAST
@east.jamal
Jamal East is a freelance fashion stylist based in New York City. He specializes in menswear, editorial, and personal styling.
His vibrant spirit draws from film, urban youth, and unconventional ideals of masculinity and femininity.
He has assisted stylists for publications such as The Face, Vogue Mexico, and Paper Magazine.
Jamal has been published in Elegant magazine, Feroce Magazine, Raw Magazine, and Boyfriend Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2019 / View his portfolio here.
nakia pleasant
@nakiapleasant
Nakia Pleasant is a freelance fashion stylist in New York. She specializes in editorial, lifestyle and personal styling.
Nakia's colorful and lively aesthetic draws inspiration from music, film, and diverse cultures.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2019 / View Nakia's portfolio here.
SOPHIA CHARLES
@sophiacharles
Born and raised in Bali, Indonesia, Sophia developed a fascination with the fashion industry at a young age, thanks to her mother.
Sophia is currently represented by Look Artists Agency and based in NYC as an Assistant Merchandiser and Product Stylist at La Garconne. Sophia's work has been published in magazines such as DeFuze Magazine, Jute Magazine, Bob Cut Mag, and KUL Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2017 / View Sophia's portfolio here.
CHAW CHAW SU SAN
@chawchawsusan
Chaw Chaw is an editorial stylist that experiments in multiple realms of styling, including editorial, wardrobe, product, art direction, and creative consulting.
Chaw Chaw's work has been published in magazines such as Vogue.It, Pressure Paris, Bullett Media, Cake Magazine, Sicky, FYI Journal, and more. In her senior year, she was published in 180 Magazine Issue Nine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2017 / Find out more about Chaw Chaw here and view her portfolio here.
jennifer nathalie
Jennifer Nathalie is an editorial and commercial stylist with a love of experimenting with silhouettes and proportions.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2020 / View Jenny’s portfolio here.
senior students to watch
Meet our talented styling seniors.
Feel free to contact them for any internship and art direction employment opportunities.
YA-CHING (JANICE) CHAN
Janice Chan is an editorial and lifestyle stylist.
Her main focus in styling is using garments and accessories to create cinematic and strong emotional stories in her work.
She has been published in Dreamingless Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2021 / View Janice’s portfolio here.
tiffany lau
Tiffany Lau is an editorial and commercial stylist based in San Francisco.
Her main focus in styling is driven through a fluid color story, mixed with the layering of textures and refreshed silhouettes.
She has been published in Elegant Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2021 / View Tiffany’s portfolio here.
EHRICH VON
Ehrich Von is an editorial and product stylist.
His focus is in the use of mixing color, print, pieces, and even subcultures to create unique and innovative looks.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2021 / View Ehrich’s portfolio here.
GABRIELLE VELASQUEZ
@g.abrielleanne
Gabrielle Velasquez is an editorial and commercial fashion stylist. Her aesthetic involves a focus in layered textures and vibrant color stories and featuring DIY customization and up-cycled fashion.
She has been featured in Elegant Magazine, Huf Magazine and Picton Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2021 / View Gabby’s portfolio here.
zexian (leah) yang
Zexian Yang is a fashion editorial and commercial stylist. Her style is minimal, modern, and unconventional.
She has been published in Piction Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2020 / View Leah’s portfolio here.
ASHLEI MARTINEZ
Ashlei Martinez is a fashion stylist now based both in San Francisco and New York.
Her main focus in styling is attention to color stories and fluidity of gender. She is also inspired by individuality and street style.
Ashlei has participated in the fashion club Beyond the Front Row’s Runway, Repurposed fashion show, and was an assistant stylist for The Continuous Thread Indigenous Fashion Show.
She has been published in Lyun magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2020 / View Ashlei's portfolio here.
PEI-CHI (PEGGY) LIN
@peggylinpeichi
Peggy Lin is an editorial, lifestyle, and commercial stylist and her aesthetic focuses mainly in color and volume.
She has been published in Vogue Italia and Bella Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Summer 2020 / View Peggy's portfolio here.
SIYU (VICTORIA) ZHONG
@siyu_zhong_33
SiYu (Victoria) Zhong is an editorial stylist with an aesthetic that focuses on attention to color story, layering, and silhouette.
Her work has been published in Vogue Italia, Sicky Magazine, Feroce Magazine, Picton Magainze, Boyfriend Magazine, Elegant Magazine, Mordant Magazine, Horizont Magazine, Flanelle Magazine, and Shuba Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2020 / View Victoria’s portfolio here.
pia haro
Pia is an editorial and commercial stylist focused on creating beautiful color stories and a feminine aesthetic inspired by the cultures of the world.
BFA Fashion Styling, Spring 2020 / View Pia’s portfolio here.
GENEVIEVE PLAGEMAN
Genevieve is an editorial stylist with a main focus in translating the insurgent attitude of subcultures past and present through dress.
She has interned for Liz Baca’s The Goods and A Current Affair. She has also interned as a Key Costumer Assistant for the up and coming film Women Is Losers.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2021 / View Genevieve’s portfolio here.
YUQI (christina) WANG
@yuqiwangstyle
Yuqi is an editorial stylist and product stylist. With her keen eye for detail and fresh approach to styling, Yuqi's ability to predict and transcend trends has solidified her presence in an ever-changing industry.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2020 / View Yuqi’s portfolio here.
nikita liu
@nikita.styling
Nikita Liu is a fashion stylist based in San Francisco, California and Shenzhen, China. Nikita is a passionate creative who views the world as her inspiration, taking in her surroundings to craft something new.
Her services include prop and product styling, personal styling, photo styling on model (men/women, commercial/editorial), photo shoot production and art direction.
She has worked with photographers: Jeremy Chen, Fangxin Wei, Danielle Rueda, Bella Bai, and she has collaborated with model agency Scout. She has been published in Volant Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2020 / View Nikita’s portfolio here.
aline xu
Ying (Aline) Xu is a product and editorial stylist based in San Francisco, California.
Her services include personal styling, product styling, editorial styling, commercial and e-commerce styling as well as Photo Art Direction and Production.
She has been published in Flanelle Magazine.
BFA Fashion Styling, Fall 2020 / View Aline’s portfolio here.