School Of Style is proud to present a sampling of success stories that our graduates have shared with us. When our students apply the information they learn during our classes, they almost always find work in the fashion industry. Our Los Angeles and New York City graduates have gone on to work with some of the most well-respected stylists in the industry including; B Akerlund, Linday Zir, Monica Rose, Carol Beadle, Estee Stanley, Jessica Pastor and many more. School Of Style graduates have also had the privilege to work with some of Hollywood’s finest including Britney Spears, Kanye West, The Black Eyed Peas, Katy Perry, Fergie, Elle Fanning, Usher, Iggy Pop, Ashton Kutcher, and Kate Bosworth, and Matt Damon… just to name a few!
Each success story is an example of motivated and talented individuals that have a true passion to be successful in the fashion industry. They take advantages of all the opportunities School Of Style has to offer.
Read some of School Of Style’s Graduate Success Stories below. Click on the student name to read more about their successful styling careers. |
Lauren Biedenharn
Graduate of Class 1 and 2 in November 2010, Lauren has assisted Hollywood stylists Jessica Pastern and B Akerlund on music videos, shoots, award shows such as the Academy Awards, SAG Awards, Golden Globes, and the Grammy’s. She has assisted on jobs with Britney Spears, Elle Fanning, Rebecca Romijn, and Emily Blunt.
Natalie Yuri
Graduate of Class 1 in July 2009, works as a celebrity stylist, a buyer, and a fashion merchandiser in Los Angeles. She has styled Amy Poehler, Elijah Wood, Jayde Nicole, Dane Cook, and many more.
Giorgia Tramontano
Graduate of Class 1 in August 2010, works for Hollywood stylist B Akerlund and Leah Smith. Has worked on commercials for Nikon, Avon, AT&T, and Cadillac, music videos for Bon Jovi, The Black Eyed Peas, and Britney Spears, and has also worked with Ashton Kutcher, Iggy Pop, Fergie, and Usher.
Jill McDonald
Graduate of Classes 1 and 2 in August 2009, styled a shoe campaign for Betsey Johnson and Penny Loves Kenny – ads ran in Vogue and Elle magazine. Worked with Lucky Brand for their runway show and ad campaigns. Jill has also styled album covers, look books, and editorials.
Abi Arcinas
Graduate of Classes 1 and 3 in March 2009, left her day job and quickly became an assistant to Hollywood’s biggest stylists. Has work on music videos, television appearances, a short film, a concert tour, and a variety of commercials.
Licelte Galvan
Graduate of Classes 1, 2, and 3 in November 2010, has assisted on a Kate Bosworth for Jewel Mint shoot, a Sunny Delight commercial, a Leona Lewis shoot, and on a Nylon magazine shoot.
Simona Nepomnyashcha
Graduate of NYC Class 1 in July 2010, has assisted on a Fergie appearance on Good Morning America and a Dr. Pepper commercial starring Fergie from The Black Eyed Peas.
Laurie Brucker
Graduate of Classes 1 and 2 in August of 2009, she has started her own image consulting company, worked with cast of Jack Ass on their Critics Choice Awards spoofs for VH1, and does costume design work for film/ TV.
Maja Ahlund
Graduate of Classes 1 and 3 in October 2009, since then she has assisted stylist B Akerlund with clients Kanye West, Adam Lambert, and The Black Eyed Peas.
Duygu Abak Thille
Graduate of Classes 1 and 2 in September 2010, has assisted stylist Carol Beadle, Lindsay Zir, and has assisted on Katy Perry’s E.T music video.
Lindsay Nolan
Graduate of Classes 1, 2, and 3 in November 2010, she has worked on a Fuji Film commercial, and assisted during Katy Perry’s E.T. music video.
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“Just finished a music video with a HUGE pop star. Could have never gotten so connected without School Of Style! My schedule is filling up with all kinds of awesome opportunities.” 
“Just wanted to say THANK YOU to School Of Style for hooking me up with stylist Karina Torrico. Best experience ever.” 
“Thank you for all of the amazing opportunities and leads for internships and networking.” 
