Big Apple beckons for skilled stylist

The bright lights of New York are beckoning for a Blenheim stylist who hopes to be part of the Big Apple’s iconic Fashion Week.

Director and owner of Style Studio NZ Tiffany Williams has been selected as part of Industry New Zealand’s Creative team.

And after using her talents to create head turning styles for catwalks at New Zealand Fashion Week, Tiffany hopes to head to America next year.

It would be a dream come true says the sought-after stylist, who needs to raise at least $6000.

“You’re mentored by celebrity stylists, it’s a really good way to connect and find out how they got to where they are.

“My clients are already excited, asking if I’ve been to New York yet.”

Tiffany, who has been working in the industry since she was 19 years old, says taking on two apprentices sparked the idea to apply.

“Although I’ve been working for almost 20 years and have my own business, I only got my certification last year. I got an apprentice and then another and I new I needed to do more to inspire them.

“That’s what motivated me.”

New Zealand’s Creative team is made up of some of the country’s top fashion stylists.

“The main reason I have put myself out there is to learn and grow but also to be able to inspire my team and other stylists out there like myself to put yourself out there and really go for your dreams.

“I was accepted as a part of the official creative team and am now going to be working on not only editorial shoots but Fashion Week New Zealand.

“It was a bit nerve wracking, I had to wait about a month to find out. I was cleaning my car out when I found out [I’d got in], I saw it on Instagram.”

Tiffany’s been booked for ten shows at NZ Fashion Week and has the chance to travel to the USA as part of the NZ team in February next year.

While the trip is entirely self-funded, it’s too good an opportunity to pass up, she says.

While Tiffany is usually one of the first to donate to good causes, she hopes the community will help support her this time.

“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity – one I will never forget.”

Tiffany is hoping to hold a mini NZ Fashion Week here in Marlborough as part of her fundraising efforts.

Until details are finalised, people can donate at https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/fundraiser-to-take-on-new-york-fashion-week