Professional Summary
Senior fashion stylist with extensive background in editorial curation, commercial advertising, and runway presentation across Dutch and European creative scenes. Demonstrates sustained expertise in shaping distinctive visual narratives through thoughtful silhouette composition, texture pairing, and collaborative on-set direction.
Proven leadership across all stages of production, from initial mood board conceptualization and sample pull negotiations to live tailoring adjustments and team supervision.
Professional Experience
Studio Veld & Vorm
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Lead Fashion Stylist
Mar 2019 – Present
- Direct visual styling concepts for commercial lookbooks, digital campaigns, and print advertisements across Benelux apparel brands.
- Collaborate with commercial photographers, art directors, and lighting technicians to establish cohesive visual identities on set.
- Manage on-set styling teams, delegating prep responsibilities, garment steaming, sample tracking, and live fit adjustments.
- Curate wardrobe selections by liaising with European PR showrooms, independent designer ateliers, and vintage costume archives.
Modus Operandi Media
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Senior Editorial Stylist
Jun 2014 – Feb 2019
- Conceived and executed editorial styling spreads for regional style magazines and independent lifestyle publications.
- Negotiated seasonal sample pulls and garment loans with international luxury labels and independent European designers.
- Conducted detailed fittings and executed pinned structural alterations on set to ensure proper drape and silhouette.
Atelier Zilverberg
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Fashion Stylist & Visual Consultant
Jan 2011 – May 2014
- Styled ready-to-wear runway presentations, trade show exhibits, and seasonal brand catalogs for emerging fashion labels.
- Formulated comprehensive style guides, mood boards, and aesthetic treatments to standardize multi-day commercial photo shoots.
Education
Design Academy Eindhoven
Bachelor of Arts · Fashion and Textile Design · Eindhoven, Netherlands · Distinction · Sept 1984 – Jun 1988
Completed comprehensive studio coursework focusing on apparel construction, textile history, silhouette development, and visual storytelling.
Selected Projects
Circular Aesthetics Exhibition
Apr 2023 – Oct 2023
- Curated full-look styling and structural garment presentation for an independent textile design retrospective.
- Collaborated with regional fiber artists to showcase contemporary sustainable fabrics in editorial-grade mannequin displays.
Core Competencies
Editorial Styling
Commercial Wardrobe Direction
On-Set Art Direction
Garment Fitting & Alterations
Visual Storytelling & Mood Boards
Showroom & Sample Management
Textile & Vintage Sourcing
Runway Curation
Trend Forecasting
Creative Team Leadership
Languages
Dutch
C2
English
C1
German
B2
Certifications
Certificate in Sustainable Fashion Practices
Dutch Design Foundation · Nov 2020
Volunteer Experience
Brabant Youth Creative Network
Eindhoven, Netherlands · Feb 2021 – Jun 2024
- Styling Mentor
- Mentored emerging styling and fashion design students on portfolio curation, showroom protocol, and on-set etiquette.
- Organized hands-on styling workshops and behind-the-scenes shadowing opportunities during regional design showcases.