Alison Hernon

About Alison Hernon

A fashionista at heart with 30 years of experience in the fashion industry. I have a passion for bringing together world class, creative teams and to provide the most effective representation of product to drive sales and profitability. Accomplished Fashion Stylist up-to-date on all latest trends and fabrics with exception skill pulling together outfits for various events. Known for success in styling clients with various looks, including swimwear, lingerie and formal wear.I currently am Editor-In-Chief for the New York based magazine, PhotoBook, formerly a Fashion Editor for L\'Officiel AU. I am also a Celebrity & Fashion Stylist for magazines such as: Vogue, Harper\'s Bazaar, Elle, L\'Officiel, Glamour, and Esquire and for celebrities such as: Penn Badgley, Rachel Brosnahan, Neil PatrickHarris, and Aubrey Plaza. Alison is a Member of Wardrobe Union USA829.

Experience

1. Fashion Stylist

   Exclusive Artists

   Jun 2022 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Brosnahan, Neil Patrick Harris, Jim Parsons, Debra Messing, Maria Sharapova, Penn Badgley, Alan Cumming, Veronica Webb, Rose McGowan, Faye Dunaway, Deborah Cox, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Vanessa Williams, and Keke Palmer.Photographers Worked With:Mike Ruiz, Greg Swales, John Russo, Celeste Sloman, Rick Day, Antoine Verglas, Joshua Petska and Paul Westlake.• Provide education and guidance to clients on fashion trends and styling techniques.• Interact with high-end luxury brands to obtain samples for styling projects.• Coordinate with design teams to develop custom pieces for unique styling opportunities.• Research current fashion trends to create on-trend looks for editorial and commercial projects.• Create comprehensive proposals outlining styling concepts and concepts for seasonal looks.• Identify and sourced garments, footwear and accessories to create dynamic and fashion-forward styles.• Work closely with vendors to secure garments, accessories and props for styling projects.• Manage wardrobe and accessory collections, keeping items in pristine condition.• Develop comprehensive budgets for styling projects and ensured cost-efficiency.• Provide staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.• Produce and update detailed inventory reports to document all items in wardrobe.• Develop signature looks for celebrities and models for appearances, photo shoots and runway shows.

Education

• Simmons University

  BA, Fashion Merchandising + Retail Buying

  1992 — 1996

Skills

• Catalogs
• Creative Direction
• Photography
• Microsoft Excel
• Merchandising
• Photoshop
• Editorial
• Styling
• Photo Shoots
• Trend Forecasting
• Fashion Photography
• Handbags
• Art Direction
• Fashion Writing
• Adobe Photoshop
• Beauty Industry
• Public Relations
• Fashion
• Advertising
• Magazines
• Digital Photography