Meet Emily Barnes: Fashion Stylist

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Emily Barnes is one of New York’s most sought-after fashion stylists. She works with top photographers to create her signature clean, precision looks that are featured in the pages of Vogue, Vogue China, Vanity Fair, V Magazine and GQ.

A graduate of Central Saint Martins, Emily graduated with a Master’s degree in Fashion Communication. Starting out, she assisted Camilla Nickerson at American Vogue and London-based stylist Charlotte Stockdale.

Emily regularly styles editorial shoots and campaigns, along with dressing celebrities for red carpet events. She is the Contributing Fashion Editor to US Elle, and consults for brands Aritzia and Halston.

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I first met Emily in London, while I was working at the department store Selfridges. She would come into the Stylist Studio to loan or buy clothes for various fashion shoots or celebrities and it was always fascinating to see the pieces she had selected.

Despite her move from London to NY, I was lucky enough to speak with her recently and ask her a few questions about her successful career in the world of fashion and celebrity.

1. What made you decide to move from London to NY for your career?

In 2008, my agent wanted me based in NY, my client roster changed and it made being based in NY a lot easier. It was also a great time for me personally.

2. What inspires you and shapes your approach to fashion stories or dressing celebrities?

I research constantly. For fashion editorials, I’m researching my character for the story and then research clothing that sits within this story telling. For Red Carpet, I always look at the actress’s personality and her body shape. I definitely aim for them to wear the dress and not the dress wearing them!

3. What are the essential must-have pieces that every woman needs to have in her wardrobe?

A great blue and black jean, a fitted blazer, a navy cashmere sweater, white tees and a black suede heeled pump.

4. As a fashion influencer, how have you built relationships with fashion brands and celebrities?

Sometimes brands approach me for consultancy and styling, other times I approach them with a project I am working on. Building a relationship takes time, you have to build trust with the brand. To do this, you work their products into your editorials and other press work that gives them positive PR. Most brands these days have hit lists of whom they want in their clothing, but if your dressing a new actress, it is your job to approach brands and talk them through who the actress is, where she is headed, and to put their trust in you. So far, this approach has always paid off for me.

5. Can you reveal who you are dressing for this year’s award season?

Anna Chlumsky for VEEP

6. What is your favourite fashion shoot/image or celebrity styling moment?

There are too many to reference, but Charlotte Rampling by Helmut Newton is up there!

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Be sure to find out more about Emily and her work here or follow her on Instagram.

2 thoughts on “Meet Emily Barnes: Fashion Stylist”

wanderlustplusone says:

February 3, 2017 at 7:44 am

Hi Sharmon,
I am excited to let you know that I have nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award. I am glad to have come across your blog. Have a look at my recent post for the rules, questions, etc. I hope you will accept the nomination. Congratulations!
Vanessa

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Sharmon Luchuck says:

February 15, 2017 at 3:18 pm

Thanks so much Vanessa! Very exciting! xx

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