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Celebrity stylist Jamie Mizrahi has always loved playing dress up. “I have always been interested in fashion. Growing up, playing in my mother’s closet and jewelry box, it always made me excited about getting dressed for school, organizing my outfits,” Mizrahi said.
Mizrahi was in college when she realized that working in fashion could be a job. After countless internships and various roles in the fashion world, Mizrahi found her calling as a stylist. “It wasn’t until I got to LA, [where] really the only aspect of style that exists here is popularity. That’s how I fell into it. It wasn’t a goal from the start,” Mizrahi said.
In addition to styling everyone from Jennifer Lawrence to Adele, Mizrahi also co-founded Kit Undergarments and even worked as creative director for Juicy Couture from 2016 to 2018.
Most recently, Mizrahi collaborated with 7 for All Mankind’s making style its S/S 24 campaign.
For the latest episode of Who Wore What With Hillary KerrWho wears what? editor-in-chief, Kat Collings, sat down with Mizrahi to discuss her big break in fashion, what drew her to collaborate with 7 for All Mankind, and more.
To see excerpts from their conversation, scroll below.
I want to start at the beginning and hear a little about your early days. How did you discover your interest in fashion? What parts of the industry are you attracted to?
I’ve always been interested in fashion. Growing up, playing in my mother’s closets and jewelry boxes. it always makes me excited to get dressed for school, to arrange my outfit.
It was probably not until my second year of college that I realized it could be a profession. When I was 13 or 14 years old, I always worked in clothing stores. I didn’t realize that there were other professions in the fashion world and that you could get paid to dress people.
I interned a lot, worked at magazines, learned about editorial style and dressing and how that world worked. Then I worked at a place called Albright Fashion Library, where stylists would come in and make clothes for projects—whether it was commercials, music videos, editorial, styling way for celebrities—and that’s where I was really introduced to what a stylist is. outside the roles of stylists and editors for magazines.
I think Linda Rodin was probably the first. She was doing a campaign or commercial for Victoria’s Secret, and she came in and I helped her get clothes from the showroom. I remember she wanted the Hervé Léger dress that I actually owned. We don’t have it at Albright. I remember she came to my apartment and her assistant borrowed it from me. I really enjoyed being on set and understanding what it was like.
Then I started working for an editorial stylist. Then I worked at fashion magazine magazine more in events.
It wasn’t until I got to LA, [where] really the only aspect of style that exists here is popularity. That’s how I fell into it. That wasn’t the goal from the start.
At that time, fashion was not yet present in LA. I don’t think any designers live here. There really are no fashion houses. People don’t do fashion shows in LA. It was just a different time 12, 13 years ago.
Living here, having my now husband be from here, I think I was like, “Okay, I’m going to stay here, so let me figure out how I can build a career in LA based on style, where I can make a career.” earn the most and become the most inspired as well as gain access to designers by connecting with people working on interesting projects.”
Your customer Jennifer Lawrence is a regular on the Who What Wear home page. And I feel like we’ve seen an evolution towards this really sophisticated and fashion-forward look for fashion girls. Can you share a little bit about when you came together and developed this vision?
I think she’s as important a part of it as I am. We finally worked together. I’ve been friends with her husband for a long time. We are neighbors. It just happened organically. Borrowing clothes from the closet, being friends, just a real appreciation of educating each other on film – she taught me – and I taught her about fashion. She cares about it.
I think just our ability to communicate and collaborate is what makes it so exciting and hopefully successful. I think she really has good taste and is really interested in learning about new designers and navigating different time periods.
It really feels like a collaboration. When you understand your communication style and feel truly comfortable with someone, I think you will achieve great results. It’s really fun. More than anything, the process is really fun.
Like I said, she has great taste as well in projects, art and architecture. We speak the same language and appreciate beautiful things and learn and grow.
(Image credit: Getty Images)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
In addition to styling famous clients, you There are also designs campaign #7 for all humanity S/S 24. Knowing that you started out in editorial—but that wasn’t your main focus—I’m curious what attracts you to this work? What makes you agree with this campaign besides 7 [for All Mankind] Becoming iconic LA denim?
What made me agree to participate in the campaign was that I remember receiving my first pair of 7s shoes. I remember the 7s being an iconic brand. They were probably the first expensive denim I saved up to buy.
I remember working at Scoop in New York and everyone wanted them. You remember the bag with the zigzag line. I really appreciate the brand and am nostalgic about it so I was excited to work with it.
Sitting down to talk to a stylist, I have to ask what trends or style shifts do you think will emerge that will be relevant for this upcoming spring/summer season?
I think wide-leg denim has been a trend and I think they will continue to be a trend.
7 for all mankind
Wide leg Willow Palazzo
7 for all mankind
Lotta Jean linen in oats
I think denim-on-denim. Accessory. Just add a fun accessory to everything you’re wearing.
7 for all mankind
The Luster denim modern dojo requires no custom design
7 for all mankind
Classic suede belt
Incorporate different colors in a more basic wardrobe—whether it’s a belt, a pair of socks, a headband, or a hat or gloves.
I’m also thinking of lots of gorgeous fabrics and jewel tones.
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Classic button-down shirt
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Next, let’s check our interview with fashion creators on how they find their personal style.
