Fashioning a New Career
“Fashion fades, but style is eternal,” Yves Saint Laurent famously said. Stylists know this and have built careers on the understanding of this concept. LaSalle College Vancouver’s online Fashion Stylist program teaches students how to refine their sense of style and turn it into a rewarding career, by working on styling projects, both commercial and personal, with expert instructors. Students learn to balance their own aesthetic vision with the needs of their client and create style magic.
Whether it’s an editorial project, working with an artist or a client who wants to update their closet, the Fashion Styling program teaches students how to deliver style advice that goes beyond fashion.
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.
The Details

Remote courses taught by instructors in the field
Virtual classes held in the evening
Program consists of 16 months, 25 hours per week for a total of 825 hours (includes self-guided training, virtual classes and individual study time)
Graduating students receive a Diploma
Self-guided training for minimum class hours and ability to maintain a job

Fashion stylists must have a desire to help people. They have to be empathetic to understand a client’s self-esteem and self-perception. The work of fashion stylists relies heavily on the strength of their professional network and connection to clients.
Program content
Term 1
Introduction to Fashion Styling
Evolution of Fashion Culture
Psychology and Personal Image
Elements of Fashion Design
Term 2
Fashion Marketing
Body Types and Ensembles
Compositions
Personal Styling
Term 3
Identity and Communication
Fashion Editing
Fashion Publishing
Conceptual Styling
Term 4
Fashion Marketing
Media Relations
Fashion Merchandise Management
Entrepreneurship
Length of program: 16 months
25 hours/week of self-guided training, evening virtual classes and individual study time
This 825-hour program leads to Diploma.
Graduates Learn

To communicate effectively and professionally with collaborators.
The evolution of fashion and its place in culture.
Best styling techniques for various looks.
To make industry connections and work with the latest digital tools.
About working in an editorial environment as a stylist.
Fashion marketing and media relations.
Fashion merchandising and entrepreneurship.

Who Should Apply?
Students directly out of high school, or mature students who are ready for a career change or to build on the skills they have.

Those with interest in fashion
Enjoys social media and communication
Eager to be challenged and inspired
Strong sense of style and appreciation for design
Interested in the latest fashion trends
Those who want to acquire new skills in a flexible learning environment

Career Opportunities
At the end of this program, graduates will be able to work as freelance stylists on behalf of a retailer or as a fashion agency stylist, fashion consultant or image consultant. They also work as stylists in the burgeoning film and television industries.