NOTE: This conference has been postponed until September, 2012.
New York City fashionistas have been eagerly anticipating the inaugural conference event of The International Fashion Stylists Association (IFSA) taking place on February 6, 2012 in the city.
This one-day fashion leadership conference is designed to promote the economic growth of the fashion stylist profession through participatory workshops and seminars from the most coveted leaders in the field, while providing networking and mentoring opportunities with other successful professionals.
“The IFSA conference is brilliantly designed to provide participants with a current hands-on approach which is vital for our members to understand how the industry works; the key to sourcing clothing; the various opportunities for stylists and new ideas and challenging thinking that will lead in the efforts of obtaining certification for every stylists globally— This will ensure future career success,” said Kim Sioux, Managing Director for IFSA.
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Guest speakers include:
Patricia Field: an American Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award winning costume designer, stylist and fashion designer. Patricia received critical praise and raised the standards for the world of television glamour when she costumed HBO’s Sex and the City, the most fashionable show in television history. Her television credits include Hope & Faith and Ugly Betty. She served as costume designer for the blockbuster feature film, The Devil Wears Prada.
Phillip Bloch: Widely considered to be Hollywood’s premier fashion stylist, Phillip Bloch has become one of the world’s most well-known fashion figures. Bloch’s clients have included such familiar faces, Oscar winners and style icons such as, Halle Berry, whom he dressed for the Golden Globes, The Emmy’s, the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards and for her historic Oscar win as best actress. Bloch’s roster of clients have also included Sandra Bullock, Kate Winslet, Oprah, Salma Hayek, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Kidman, Christie Brinkley, Faye Dunaway, Courtney Cox, Jennifer Anniston, Mariah Carey and Michael Jackson, to name a few.
Nicky Hambleton-Jones: Five years as presenter of 10 Years Younger, the UK's leading makeover show, and the success of her own personal styling business have made Nicky Hambleton-Jones a household name, providing inspiration and motivation for millions of men and women UK-wide. As a top personal stylist, qualified dietician and anti-aging expert, Ms. Hambleton-Jones launched her personal styling business, NHJ Style Consultancy where today she has more than 5,000 clients from across the United Kingdom and Europe. Viewed as the UK's leading personal styling and lifestyle transformation expert, Nicky is also a popular speaker and is author of best selling books including 10 Years Younger and 10 Years Younger Nutrition Bible. Her new latest tome is How To Be Gorgeous!
G. Bruce Boyer: A noted fashion writer and editor for more than 30 years, Mr. Boyer brings his extensive expertise on menswear and fashion history. He was associated with Town & Country magazine as men's fashion editor for 15 years. His feature articles have also appeared in Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, Horizon, Men’s Health, Forbes, Leaders Magazine, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Cigar Aficionado, Departures, MR, Four Seasons, Quest and other national and international publications. He is the first American fashion journalist to write for L’Uomo Vogue (Men's Italian Vogue). He is the author of two books on the history and direction of men's fashion: Elegance, and Eminently Suitable; and the author of two books on the history of fashion in the cinema: Rebel Style: Cinematic Heroes of the Fifties, and Fred Astaire Style.
Roshumba Williams (Hostess for Conference): Lifestyle expert, television personality, five times Sports Illustrated Supermodel and author, Roshumba Williams is recognized as one of the world’s top models. For over a decade Roshumba walked the runway for designers, Yves Saint Laurent, Versace and Chanel. She was the image representing Cover Girl, Hanes and Clairol and appeared on the covers and pages of Vogue, Glamour, Elle and Essence magazines. She also appeared in the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and was inducted into their Swimsuit Hall-of-Fame along with Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum. Roshumba wrote her first book The Complete Idiots Guide To Being A Model in 2000 it was a top seller in its category, the second edition was released in 2007. She can currently be seen on as a correspondent on a variety of television networks.
About the International Fashion Stylists Association:
The International Fashion Stylists Association is a professional organization aimed at promoting economic growth, employment opportunities, training through established programs and the creation of certification for fashion stylists worldwide. The mission of IFSA is to help create a universal set of standards for the styling community as well as help promote unity among those within the industry. Find up to date information on Facebook or Twitter.
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