ISOBEL KERSHAW
Founder – The Stylist London
Founder – The London Finishing Academy
Isobel, having been in the fashion Industry for over 30 years, has certainly earned the title of Style Expert .What she doesn’t know about fashion, isn’t worth knowing. With a degree in Fashion and Textiles she carved her career, firstly, working with many notable designers such as Loewe, Alfredo Caral, Linka Cierac and Jacques Azagury. Her next career move was to be offered a place on the prestigious Harrods Executive training scheme, the finishing school for retail and fashion, where she worked for 9 years up to Acting Director. During this time, she worked with luxury brands such as Prada, Jill Sander, Roland Mouret to name but a few. Her final career move was to the position of Head of Buying for evening wear brand Frank Usher where she was then promoted to Product Director.
Whilst an exciting role, heading up the design team, her life took a turn to enable her to consider taking the plunge to setting up her own business. With styling being her passion, and very little competition at the time, she started her own styling business, which today is called The Stylist London. She partnered with a TV presenter of ‘ 10 years younger’, but recognised that it was better to build her own dream rather than help someone else build theirs. She has worked with 1000 of clients, where her ethos is to give them the confidence to look and feel their best in everyday life. From styling corporate clients, both male and female, to celebrities and mums, she styles absolutely everyone, from all walks of life, who are ambitious to up level their image, confidence and success through the art of successful dressing.
She is a public speaker, being booked for many inspirational presentations talking about all things style and non-verbal communication. She wrote and launched the first Style Academy in 2008 for styling both men and women. Her biggest passion is coaching the future’s next top stylist, sharing her secrets, knowledge, and experience with fashionistas all over the world.
KIM APODACA
Founder – Recharge Your Style
Founder – The Career Lab
Kim is an expert on all things style. She’s a Los Angeles based celebrity and executive stylist who works with clients across the globe. Kim was born and raised in South Africa and holds a degree in business management & Industrial Psychology. For the past 16 years, Kim has helped her clients to redefine their style that embodies their personal brand and elevates their professional status beyond what they thought possible. Drawing from her experience both from the world of fashion & business, she has spoken at numerous corporations like World Federation of United Nations Associations, NYU, FIT (NYC), TealHQ, Hogan Lovells Law Firm & Bloomingdales. Kim is the founder of Recharge Your Style and Co-founder of Our Career Lab. Kim also founded the Global Style Academy where she can inspire the next generation of stylists.
Kim's niche is helping those who are at a transition in their lives or who have lost their self-identity and need to reinvent themselves. With a well-trained eye, Kim will not only help you reimagine your look, she will also create the image of who you want to be in the world so you can look great, feel great, and be great. Kim will help you rediscover your inner beauty and magnificent energy.
Kim’s approach is holistic. She works from the inside out at first, understanding each client’s lifestyle, needs and goals. Kim then puts together a unique personal style and self image that will help you build your confidence & self worth. Leaving you with more time to spend on matters which are important to you, so you are always prepared for what comes next. Getting dressed each day should be intentional, as well as, quick and easy. Today Kim has dedicated herself to her passion for style and helping people realize their full potential. With clients ranging from Hollywood Celebrities, lawyers, doctors, entrepreneur & C.E.O's., all share a simple truth, when you feel confident in the way you present yourself at all times, you will (be set up to) (have the tools to) achieve the rich fulfilled life you are destined for.