K A T E C A R N E G I E
As mentioned quite sometime ago now I promised you - my beautiful tuxedo black cashmere pink readers (hey mum) - some Questions & Answers (Q&A) with people that I find inspiring, people challenging the norm, you know; those go-getta types. Being the Q&A virgin that I am here is my very first one with Kate Carnegie, Fashion Stylist. All feedback, naughty or nice is welcomed.
Kate's work - Magnificent Magazine
Q U E S T I O N & A N W S E R ' S
Kate, 24, is a Melbourne stylist who was recently accepted to do an internship with Vogue in UK! Despite her natural ability, to refine her skills Kate completed a BA Fashion Design at RMIT and is currently studying a BA of Fine Art at Central St Martins.
Kate, 24, is a Melbourne stylist who was recently accepted to do an internship with Vogue in UK! Despite her natural ability, to refine her skills Kate completed a BA Fashion Design at RMIT and is currently studying a BA of Fine Art at Central St Martins.
Deep breath....here I go!
Tuxedo: Hey Kate, how's things?
KC: Hey Tuxe, loving London!
Tuxedo: Okay, so what made you want to get into styling?
KC:The interest has always been there for me, from a very young age. After I finished university, I found myself with a bit of free time on my hand, and I guess became a bit lost from going from such an intense three years of fashion design to not much at all. I found myself more interested in the styling aspect of fashion rather than design itself after I finished at uni, and it was this realisation that prompted me to start focusing my energy into that.
Tuxedo: Hey Kate, how's things?
KC: Hey Tuxe, loving London!
Tuxedo: Okay, so what made you want to get into styling?
KC:The interest has always been there for me, from a very young age. After I finished university, I found myself with a bit of free time on my hand, and I guess became a bit lost from going from such an intense three years of fashion design to not much at all. I found myself more interested in the styling aspect of fashion rather than design itself after I finished at uni, and it was this realisation that prompted me to start focusing my energy into that.
Tuxedo: Have you ever hit a wall and be slammed with something challenging in relation to styling?
KC: Starting out is a challenge for everyone. The most challenging thing is finding the right people to work with. You find yourself testing with photographers who may not share the same vision as you do, and it is only through the creative process that you get to see how other people work and whether or not you share that same vision.
KC: Starting out is a challenge for everyone. The most challenging thing is finding the right people to work with. You find yourself testing with photographers who may not share the same vision as you do, and it is only through the creative process that you get to see how other people work and whether or not you share that same vision.
Tuxedo: Tell me - what styling projects meant the most to you and why? Spill It!
KC: A submission/editorial that I just worked on recently. I was fortunate enough to use some amazing pieces from some of London's recent fashion graduates from LCF and Central St. Martins, ex-students who are pushing the boundaries of conceptual design today.
KC: A submission/editorial that I just worked on recently. I was fortunate enough to use some amazing pieces from some of London's recent fashion graduates from LCF and Central St. Martins, ex-students who are pushing the boundaries of conceptual design today.
Tuxedo: Like you already know, to me, you're an inspiration. So who and what inspires you?
KC: I have to say it really is different each time. Sometimes I might be inspired by something I read, or an image that provokes a feeling or sentiment. It could be as simple as I texture I might observe or as trivial as one simple word.
KC: I have to say it really is different each time. Sometimes I might be inspired by something I read, or an image that provokes a feeling or sentiment. It could be as simple as I texture I might observe or as trivial as one simple word.
Tuxedo: Have you worked with anyone fabulous as yet?
KC: I've met some great photographers here in NYC and make-up artists that are a bit more established in the whole scene here which has been great. I have met some amazing photographers in London who want to push boundaries and take their work to the next level. I think this is great for me, as I am still learning and growing and progressing with my work.
KC: I've met some great photographers here in NYC and make-up artists that are a bit more established in the whole scene here which has been great. I have met some amazing photographers in London who want to push boundaries and take their work to the next level. I think this is great for me, as I am still learning and growing and progressing with my work.
Tuxedo: What is next on the agenda for you? Tell me all about it…
KC: Besides my internship at Vogue after that I am hoping to just keep developing my work, working with new photographers and keep submitting stories. I really desperately need to start a blog asap, and this is one of my main agendas as it is such an indispensable tool for any designer or stylist. The next thing after that on the cards is a T-shirt line!
KC: Besides my internship at Vogue after that I am hoping to just keep developing my work, working with new photographers and keep submitting stories. I really desperately need to start a blog asap, and this is one of my main agendas as it is such an indispensable tool for any designer or stylist. The next thing after that on the cards is a T-shirt line!
Tuxedo: Help a compadre out - any advice to other stylists in the making??
KC: To keep experimenting and shooting ideas. It is important to challenge yourself and others through experimentation. i think it is so important for stylists to work with as many different individuals they can in order to learn and progress with their work.
KC: To keep experimenting and shooting ideas. It is important to challenge yourself and others through experimentation. i think it is so important for stylists to work with as many different individuals they can in order to learn and progress with their work.
K A T E ' S F A V E T H I N G S
Tuxedo: Favorite Melbourne shopping strip or e-boutique?
KC: My favourite shop in Melbourne though would be Eurotrash.
Tuxedo: Favorite restaurant?
KC: I love Cicciolina in Acland Street- I'm in love with the fish cakes there. I think Cookie do some amazing dishes too for a good price. Pink Ginger too for the best sushi.
KC: I love Cicciolina in Acland Street- I'm in love with the fish cakes there. I think Cookie do some amazing dishes too for a good price. Pink Ginger too for the best sushi.
Tuxedo: Favorite drink?
KC: Miami Vices and slurpees.
Tuxedo: Favorite thing to cook?
KC: Dumplings
Tuxedo: Favorite thing to wear?
KC: Probably my vintage pair of versace chain black/gold leggings and any of my over-sized blazers or trench coats.
Tuxedo: Favorite thing to read?
KC: Definitely Magazines: Purple, Self-Service, Love and i-d
Tuxedo: Favorite Present ever received?
KC: Something my grandmother gave to me for my 7th birthday. It was a tiny silver cast of a dragon hatching out of an egg with diamond eyes. I cherish it to this day.
Tuxedo: Favorite Holiday?
KC: I think that Rome and Paris have had the biggest impact on me in terms of feeling a connection with a city. They are both so enriched in culture, history, style and personality and I think that they are both such inspiring places. I think that my fondest memories lie with both of these cities.
Kate's work - Elle T H E E N D
Next week I will post a Q&A with yet another completely amazing designer. You just wait, she's a treasure too!
Stay tuned - in a couple of week's, Kate will resurface to tell us all about Vogue. Tuxedo x
GOOD ONE!! will you do the q&a every week? it better not replace up close though eventhough i like the article. elle stylist pics are awesome.
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