1. annabel kerman : stylist
54 Jalan SeJarah,
Singapore
299086
+65 8593 9135
summary
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I am a Stylist, Producer of Shoots, and Writer with 15 years of experience in the fashion industry.
I stylethehostof thebiggestentertainment showon UK television,Ihaveworked as StyleDirector of aNational
Newspaper in the UK, and have styled for the Oscars and the Baftas, and the British royal wedding.
In my ten years as StyleDirector I divided my timebetween in housestyling,writingandartdirecting - heading
up a team, and producing trips to style shoots around the world.
Now freelance,I havestyled advertisingcampaigns,editorials,look books and primetimetelevision shows. I
haveguestedited onlinepublications. I also styleand consultprivatecelebrity clientsto includeinternational
red carpet events.
I amexperienced in leading:devisingimplementingand delegatingeditorial ideas,and alsoworkingto a team
brief within television productions, and advertising campaigns.
notable experience
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2009-present BBC: On screen and Personal Stylistfor StrictlyComeDancinghost Tess Daly (8 seasons)
I am responsiblefor planningthehost’s thirty plusdesigner dressesto beworn over three
months of theUK’s primary Saturday nightshow. To includeworkingclosely with theshow’s
executiveproducer,and constantliaisingwith productionteam,plusworkingin ateamwith
makeup and hairstyliststo creatediverselooks each series.I also havecreativeinputwith
designersin producingbespokepiecesfor theshow.I amexperienced in managinga large
budget, and maintaining long term business relationships.
I havealso worked for Tess Daly personally throughoutthis timeon her red carpetevents
and editorial.
2. 2012-present FREELANCE: Stylist for editorial, advertising, television, and red carpet events. Fashion
writer and guest editor for websites and blogs.
HIGHLIGHTS
RED CARPET: Oscars, Baftas, National television Awards, Pride of Britain
ADVERTISING: La Senza UK Advertising Campaign, Tesco UK Advertising campaign,
Serephine Parisian maternity wear brand restyling
TELEVISION: US solecoverageof British Royal Wedding,PrincessProductionstheNational
Lottery, Endemol Total Wipeout (6 seasons) TwoFour Productions The Angel
PERSONAL STYLING: UK celebrities Tess Daly, Amanda Byram, Kate Garraway (longterm)
plus stylist for an extensive celebrity list.
EDITORIAL: 125 Magazine(bimonthly high fashion glossy)Hello(weekly)Woman andHome
(monthly glossy) Top Sante (monthly glossy)
GUEST EDITOR:WishWantWearonline boutique,SEREPHINEonline maternity magazine.
Related Skills:
I can takedirection on an artdirected shootwheremy roleis styling,plus I can also devise
a shoot idea and art direct in addition to styling.
I have long term experience of casting models.
I amexperienced inproducinga setof complimentary outfitsfor a television series within a
budget, and working with production crew.
I am experienced in producing editorial copy with full fashion knowledge and have up to
date trend understanding through international fashion weeks.
2007-2012 TRINITYMIRRORGROUP: StyleDirector TheSunday MirrorWeekend Supplement/Sunday
Mirror Newspaper
My rolewas to lead a teamof 5 with the planningand implementation of over ten weekly
fashion pages: written fashion commentary plus devising still life ideas. Shooting a cover
and main fashion story eachweek with a celebrity: devisingand artdirectingtheseshoots
2001-2007 in addition to styling. Working closely with both the magazine editor and
newspaper editor. Planning and executing multiple international trips a year to shoot
fashion stories.
2001-2007 TRINITYMIRRORGROUP: FashionEditor TheSundayMirror Weekend Supplement/Sunday
Mirror Newspaper
My role was to lead a team of three as above, to also include working closely with the
magazine editor including over the course of a relaunch.
1998-2001 EMAP PUBLISHING: Fashion Assistant New Woman Magazine
My role was to assist the Fashion Editor on shoots, compile still life pages, and fashion
administration
education
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1995-1998 1st
Class Honours Degree: Nottingham Trent University UK, Theatre and Costume Design
Winner: BBC led VISION DESIGN AWARD for emerging talent in the industry
1994-1995 Distinction: BTEC Art Foundation course specializing in 3 Dimensional art, Amersham Art
College Buckinghamshire UK
1992-1993 A levels grade A/B (English, Maths and Art), Haydon Secondary School Northwood
Middlesex UK