* Realise that fashion is a hard industry to work in and you’ll only survive the game if you truly love it.
* Styling isn’t just about plucking a frock from a rack and throwing it at a celebrity. There’s politics and sponsors to consider with every celebrity client that you style.
* Get back to basics and form a strong foundation of education. There’s little point in trying to be a stylist if you can’t even sew a button on a shirt.
* Learn everything you can about your profession. Never stop educating yourself.
* Be professional at all times. Never take your bad day or bad mood out on anyone.
* Your contacts are priceless. Treat the clothes you borrow like precious jewels because you need the designers more than the designers need you.
* Don’t waste your time shmoozing at every glamorous event. You need to work more than you need to play, especially at the beginning of your career.
* Don’t let your training dictate your future. You can always expand your education.
* Realise your job is a privilege but also realise the stakes are high. Dream jobs come with lots of responsibility.
* Never think that a task is below you. As a stylist, you’ll be taping shoes for the entirety of your career.
If you want to hear the thoughts of fashion commentator Anthea Crawford, be sure to read the first instalment of the fashion career series here. Also keep tabs on Prospect360 for more information on future events.