Venetia Scott (2): a fashion visionary

Venetia Scott's styling of models such as Kate Moss and Karen Elson has given birth to some of the most enduring images of recent years. Cat Callender meets a fashion visionary

Saturday, 17 September 2005

Nyone labouring under the delusion that styling is simply tinkering about with designer frocks would do well to take a look at Venetia Scott's groundbreaking work. While Scott may not be a "name" in the sense that Giorgio Armani, Donna Karan and Miuccia Prada all are, she is nevertheless, like them, the force behind many of the trends that have shaped the way women dress today. Indeed, you could say that practically every time a woman reaches into her wardrobe she's influenced, in some way, by Scott's vision.

Venetia Scott (1)

Venetia Scott, Marc Jacob's stylist, Juergen Teller's ex wife. A leading stylist who create trends not only follows the trends.

Biorgraphy from Venetia Scott's agency, presented by Smiletoo.

Venetia Scott began her career as a stylist at British Vogue, and went on to style shoots for numerous magazines including i-D, The Face, Italian Vogue, Self Service, Another Magazine and W. In 1999 she became Fashion Director of Nova.

Venetia has worked with photographers Juergen Teller, David Sims, Mario Sorrenti, Corrine Day, Glen Luchford, Steven Klein, Helmut Newton and Stephen Shore.
In 1997 Venetia began working with Marc Jacobs and is currently the Creative Director of Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs.

Advertising work includes Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein Eternity fragrance, CK Jeans, Anna Molinari, Katherine Hamnett and Strenesse.

Since 2005 Venetia has worked as a photographer, with editorial for magazines such as AnOther Magazine, Dazed & Confused, Self Service, Purple, i-D, British Vogue, POP, Russian Vogue, Vogue Hommes Japan, Interview and Qvest.

Venetia has shot advertising campaigns for Margaret Howell for nine seasons; Jack Wills in Spring, Summer and Autumn 2009; APC for two seasons and was recently shot Moschino Cheap & Chic.


some of Venetia's work

Anna Cockburn

(picture from SHOWstudio)

Anna Cockburn is one of the most important stylists during 90s, she who had a great impact in promoting grunge movement. (1)
Anna Cockburn described in interview how she became a stylist:

Editorial Inspiration (1)

During my research of Nicola Formichetti's editorial works, I found one very interesting:
ANOTHER MAN  AW 08

NORBERT SCHOERNER

STYLING: NICOLA FORMICHETTI

This editorial reminds me a very famous, classic chinese film, "A chinese Ghost story". (1987)

The main actor in this film is always carrying a big back pack, just like the model we saw in the editorial.

The big back pack was used as a suit case, people put everything inside during traveling.
I think it's clever that Nicola has used this idea to develope an editorial shoot

more about A CHINESE GHOST STORY

NICOLA FORMICHETTI (2) talks to FILEP MOTWARY

 

INTERVIEW: NICOLA FORMICHETTI talks to FILEP MOTWARY

Dear iDEALS, this interview is part of the forthcoming 5th issue of Fashion Isterografo in Cyprus, due to come out on January 11th 2009. Nicola Formichetti was born in Japan in 1977 to an Italian father and a Japanese mother and grew up between these two countries. His unique style is a result of his upbringing: internationally eclectic; modern and traditional; Eastern and European. Currently living between London, New York and Tokyo. He works as an editor on several fashion magazines, all of which he is closely involved with throughout the entire process; as well as being a consultant for a number of leading fashion brands, working on their image, business strategy, marketing processes or simply styling the campaigns.
He is also very involved in youth culture and cultivating young talent. Its his career status that made me want to interview him for all of you. Just read the list of what he does and where he is: Creative director of DAZED & CONFUSED Senior fashion editor of ANOTHER MAN, Contributing fashion editor of V, V MAN, ANOTHER Fashion director of VOGUE HOMMES JAPAN and also contributor for ARENA HOMME PLUS and BAZAAR USA.

Nicola Formichetti (1) Biography

Creative DIrector Thierry Mugler
Fashion Director Lady Gaga
Fashion Director Vogue Hommes Japan
Fashion Director Uniqlo

Nicola Formichetti -born in Japan in 1977 to an Italian father and a Japanese mother, his unique style is a result of his upbringing: internationally eclectic; modern and traditional; Eastern and European.
In the past, Nicola has worked as a fashion editor of several fashion magazines such as V Magazine, Dazed, Another, all of which he was closely involved with throughout the entire process; When not busy actualizing stories for these publications, he spent time as a consultant for a number of leading fashion brands including; Alexander McQueen,Prada, D&G, Missoni, Adidas, Nike,Levis, and MAC.
His most current notable contribution in the world of Editorial is that of Fashion Director of Vogue Hommes Japan, where he oversees each issue's production, features, and styling from start to finish.

As the stylist of musical artist Lady Gaga, Nicola has created some of the most memorable outfits and moments in recent pop culture history. As the nucleus of Haus of Gaga he is at the helm of red carpet creations, album covers, videos, and tours.

His work in creative direction now finds him at Uniqlo, and most recently he has signed on as creative director of the legendary house of Thierry Mugler.

Nicola is currently living between New York, London, Paris and Tokyo

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