How To Be a Stylist | Conversations on Dress | Costume Society of America

How To Be a Stylist with Leah Goldblatt, Ricardo Gutierrez, and Dolly Pratt Moderated by Graham Wetzbarger The career of a fashion stylist is regularly portrayed on TV and on social media as a sexy, luxurious job, mingling with celebrities and magazine editors in romantic locales across the globe. But what is it really like? Listen to three industry veterans tell their stories and discuss the How Tos of becoming a stylist. The panel is moderated by Graham Wetzbarger, CSA’s incoming Vice President of Technology, National Board Member, and coordinator for the Conversations on Dress series. Panelist Leah Goldblatt: Leah began her career in styling working for CBS and Paramount Pictures. Here she worked styling news anchors for daily broadcasting and was Ricki Lake’s personal stylist. Goldblatt then took a job as the in-house stylist for Derek Lam, overseeing creative direction for seasonal presentations & editorials. Leah’s love of jewelry led her to begin designing bespoke diamond pieces for her private clients when she couldn’t find the perfect piece at retail. This passion has grown into Director of Sales at White Pine Diamonds where she oversees jewelry and the brand new handbag category. Panelist Ricardo Guterrez: With more than 30 years-experience in the fashion industry, Ricardo Mario Gutierrez is passionate about the pursuit of beauty in art and life. Ricardo has worked with accomplished fashion photographers and art directors. His work appears in publications for c