When you are a Certified Fashion Stylist the job opportunities are vast. From styling for photo shoots to producing fashion shows there are many opportunities.

The Fashion Stylist Certification Course takes place at our studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The course is 32+ hours over five days. Classes are kept small to ensure quality of learning. At the end of the course you will be required to pass a written exam. To qualify for certification you also need to complete the learning outcomes and evaluation forms (provided). You will also receive 3.2 CEU’s* along with your certification.

*CEU = (Continuing Education Unit) is an internationally recognized educational credit. The AICI is authorized by the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to provide CEU’s. Gillian Armour Consulting is authorized by the AICI to offer this course for 3.2 CEU’s.

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Curriculum:

• Image Industry (AICI)
• Technical Image Consulting
• Appearance Enhancement
• Behavior Skills (Personality, Lifestyle, Etiquette)
• Communication Knowledge (Presentation, Public Image)

Introduction to fashion:

• The origins and functions of apparel
• Clothing and Accessory Styles
• The Apparel Industry
• Careers in Fashion

Detailed study of:

• Principles of Fashion Design
• Fashion Trends and forecasting
• Fashion Cycles
• Fashion Designers
• Fabrics and Textiles

In depth look at styling:

• Lifestyle factors of the client
• Personal Style
• Wardrobe Planning
• Selection and coordination of clothes
• Dressing for events
• Careers in styling

Understanding Color in Fashion:

• Color Theory
• History of Color Analysis
• The Color Wheel
• Color Charts
• Warm or Cool?

From front to back office:

• Administration
• Operations
• Marketing
• Growing Your Business
• Business Organization
• Promotional Strategies

How to Measure a Client:

• Body Proportion Analysis
• Figure Analysis
• Camouflaging Problem Areas

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Additional modules of study: The Five Body Types, Choosing clothing silhouettes, Proportion and fit, Color picture collage, Color choices for the client, Color Analysis Worksheet, The Color Analysis, Seasonal Color Ranges, Style Personality Quiz, Identify a Clients Style Personality, Translating to Their Wardrobe, Shopping for The Client, Create a Makeup Chart, Makeup basics, Makeup Application, Using Computer Programs to determine face shapes and hairstyles, Taking Great Photos, The Digital Camera, Editing in Photoshop, Creating Before/ After’s for Client, Determine Accessory Style, Jewelry and Facial Shape, Clothing personality, Edit the wardrobe, The Shopping Wish List, Additional Services to offer, Take Care of The Client, The Consultants Credo, Customer Service Skills, Your Client is Your Business.

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Students will be able to start their own consultancy upon completion of course. Additionally participants will have fully customizable business forms, web templates, books and munuals for re-sale on their own websites.

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Reserve your space today. Once reserved your order confirmation will include a PDF download with all the course information.

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As an AICI provider, AICI has approved this course for 3.2 CEUs. Earning CEUs is not a requirement of general membership to AICI. However, if you are currently certified with AICI (have passed the FLC exam, or hold the status CIP or CIM) you have the opportunity to earn 3.2 CEUs towards maintaining your Certification status with AICI.