Blazon

Welcome to blazon.

This week I’m talking to Kelly Gellard, who is a qualified photographer and retoucher based in London. Kelly specializes in fashion, sportswear, portraits, beauty, and editorial photography.

If you’re considering working as a fashion photographer and want an insight into what it’s like to be one, or are already a fashion photographer and are interested in another perspective then this podcast is for you.

We cover everything from how to progress as a fashion photographer to what skills are needed to be a fashion photographer.

 Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/being-a-fashion-photographer-article/

Welcome to Blazon. 

This week I’m talking to Adele Cany who’s a fashion stylist based in London. Adele specializes in styling, design and creative direction for advertising, consulting, editorials, music videos, and red carpet events. 

If you’re considering working as a Fashion Stylist  and want an insight into what it’s like to be one, or are already a Stylist and are interested in another perspective then this article is for you. 

We cover everything from various characteristics of the job, including the creative aspects, plus how to progress as a Stylist to what skills are needed to be a Stylist.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/how-to-excel-as-a-fashion-stylist-article/

Welcome to blazon.

This week I'm talking to Alessandra Scandella. Alessandra is an illustrator based in Milan working primarily on advertising and publishing projects. In 2004, she co-founded The Studio Container in Milan, which deals with illustration, graphic design, video, and animation.

If you’re considering working as a fashion illustrator and want an insight into what it’s like to be one, or are already an illustrator and are interested in another perspective then this article is for you.
 
We cover everything from how to progress as a fashion illustrator to what skills are needed to excel as one.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/the-art-of-fashion-illustration-article/

Welcome to Blazon. 

This week I'm talking to Debora Saveriano. Debora is a Graphic Designer and Art Director who specializes in branding. Based in London, she runs Heima Design, a creative consulting and branding business and supports companies in house. With past projects at Rimmel London, Ralph & Russo, Net-a-Porter, Club Med, Black Tomato Studio, Fabrica, amongst others.

In Fashion and Beauty, branding can be the difference between success and failure. The importance of your branding cannot be understated. It is what differentiates you and raises you above what has now become a crowded market. 

In this week's episode we dive into branding… what it is, what it is used for and how you do it. We also discuss what’s needed to succeed in the current environment, both as a brand and to improve your skills in branding. 

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/the-importance-of-branding-article/

Welcome to Blazon.

This week I'm talking to Cathryn Anneka Hall, currently undertaking a practice based PhD at the Centre of Circular Design at the University of the Arts London. Here Cathryn explores the potential for design to drive a more circular materials economy in which her research focuses on design for mechanical textile recycling.

If you’re interested in sustainability in fashion, or sustainability in general then this article is for you.

We cover everything from business models and product usage models to recycling and what you can do personally to be more sustainable in your choices. We also discuss useful resources to help you on your journey into sustainability.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/sustainability-in-fashion-article/

Welcome to Blazon. 

This week, I’m talking to Elena Shvab, who is a professional milliner and textile designer who lives and works in London, taking inspiration from nature, history, contemporary art and modern culture. Elena is an experienced millinery tutor, teaching students from around the world.

If you’re considering working as a milliner and want an insight into what it’s like to be one, or are working in a role as a creative and are interested in another perspective then this podcast is for you.

We cover everything from how to progress as a milliner and what skills are needed, to how to excel in a job in the creative industries in general. 

Link to the transcript: https://blazon.revstance.com/how-to-excel-as-a-milliner-article/

Welcome to blazon.

This week I'm talking to Katie Eleanor.  Katie is a photographic artist based in London. She specialises in creating hand coloured prints that play on the border of fantasy and reality, and has shot fashion stories for magazines such as Hunger and Notion.

We discuss Katie’s style of photography and she gives us an insight into her creative process, including what it takes to level up your photography skills.

Link to the transcript can be found here: https://blazon.revstance.com/being-a-photographic-artist-article/