Graduate Interview: Giorgia Tramontano
Yay! It’s time for another SOS success story!! Giorgia Tramontano graduated from School Of Style in August 2010 and has been working as an assistant stylist/ key stylist ever since. Giorgia has assisted some HUGE stylists since graduating; B Akerlund and Leah Smith … just to name a few (find out who else she has assisted in her interview below).
Giorgia has had the opportunity to work on commercials for Nikon, Avon, AT&T, and Cadillac; music videos for Bon Jovi, Black Eyed Peas, and Britney Spears; a variety of appearances and tours; an editorial with David Lachapelle. She has worked with Ashton Kutcher, Iggy Pop, Fergie and Usher. Again, just to name a few.
Recently Giorgia had her first experience as Key Stylist for David Guetta in a music video directed by Jonas Akerlund. Pretty freaking cool, right!!! We are so proud.
School Of Style: Tell us a little bit about yourself?
Giorgia Tramontano: I grew up between Southern California and Rome, which gave me the chance to do a lot of traveling. I recently moved back to LA after living in Milan for 3 years where I went to university for Industrial Design. I currently live in Los Feliz.
SOS: Did you have experience in the fashion industry before attending School Of Style?
GT: I worked as an assistant stylist on some editorials in Milan and for a while I had an online designer vintage store.
SOS: When did you know you wanted to become a wardrobe stylist?
GT: I used to make clothes for my Barbies as a kid and I have been personal shopping and styling for my friends for years, so this has really been a long time coming.
SOS: When did you graduate from School Of Style?
GT: August 2010
SOS: Which classes did you take?
GT: I took the first class.
SOS: What was the most valuable thing you learned at School Of Style?
GT: It gave me a detailed overview how the Los Angeles fashion and entertainment industries work together.
SOS: What was the most shocking thing you learned?
GT: Paperwork. Being a stylist is not just about playing dress up.
SOS: Have you been able to find work since graduating from School Of Style?
GT: I was really lucky that Luke hooked me up with B Akerlund, with her I got thrown right into intensely demanding jobs and that is the best possible way to learn.
In the last 4 months I have been working steadily as a wardrobe assistant for stylists such as B Akerlund, Renelou Padora, Leah Smith, and Cleo Pollock. I have had the opportunity to work on commercials for Nikon, Avon, AT&T, and Cadillac; music videos for Bon Jovi, Black Eyed Peas, and Britney Spears; a variety of appearances and tours; an editorial with David Lachapelle. I have worked with Ashton Kutcher, Iggy Pop, Fergie and Usher, amongst others. I recently had my first experience as Key Stylist for David Guetta in a music video directed by Jonas Akerlund.
SOS: Describe your ”style” as a stylist:
GT: Modern, minimal, strong structural silhouettes, muted palettes, contrasting textures.
SOS: Is that different than your personal style? If so, describe your personal style:
GT: Not so different, I tend to dress mostly in black with a lot of layering. I’m having a love affair with sheer anything at the moment and I am extremely partial to black ankle boots.
SOS: Who is your dream client?
GT: Anyone who is interested in exploring non-mainstream fashion and not too concerned with being conventional.
SOS: Who are your favorite designers?
GT: Martin Margiela, Raf Simons, Phoebe Philo, Rad Hourani, Natalia Brilli.
SOS: Favorite trends?
GT: Sheer, oversized, layering, monochrome red is looking pretty appealing at the moment.
SOS: Trends you wish would die?
GT: Fetish-wear passing as fashion.
SOS: What are your favorite places to shop?
GT: I have a real passion for digging through charity shops and flea markets. As far as new clothing goes I like to shop online: Oak NYC, Reborn, La Garconne. I wish COS and Weekday would open in the US.
SOS: Any tips you would like to share with other stylists who are just starting out?
GT: Be patient and work really hard, always have a good attitude and be nice to everyone you work with. And don’t take anything personally!
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