Fashion Styling Fundamentals & Business

32-Hour Fashion Styling Development Program

Enrollment Now Open

Cohort Start Date: July 19, 2026

Start date subject to minimum enrollment.

The 32-Hour Hybrid Fashion Styling Development Program is designed for emerging creatives seeking a deeper understanding of how fashion styling operates within professional editorial, commercial, and production environments. Through a combination of live online instruction and hands-on portfolio development, students will build both the creative and professional foundations required to navigate the industry with greater confidence and direction.

Throughout the program, students will explore styling workflow, creative direction, wardrobe sourcing, visual storytelling, photoshoot production, client communication, and freelance business foundations while developing a stronger understanding of how creative projects move from concept to execution. Participants will also gain insight into industry expectations, professional collaboration, and the realities of working within contemporary production environments.

The program culminates in hands-on studio-based portfolio development, where students will apply their learning through guided creative projects, collaborative production experiences, and practical styling exercises designed to strengthen both technical ability and professional readiness.

Program Overview

The first half of the program focuses on live online learning covering styling theory, production workflow, visual development, sourcing strategies, creative direction, freelance business foundations, and industry expectations.

The second half transitions into hands-on practical learning within a Toronto studio environment, where students will participate in guided editorial portfolio development and collaborative styling execution.

Students will gain experience working through professional styling workflow from concept development through shoot preparation and creative execution.

WEEKEND PROGRAM FORMAT

8 Sunday Sessions

Schedule Dates

July 19, 2026
July 26, 2026
August 2, 2026
August 9, 2026
August 16, 2026
August 23, 2026
August 30, 2026
September 6, 2026 (Sunday)

SESSION TIME

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST

Location
Toronto, Ontario
Full location details shared upon enrollment.

Program Structure

• 8 Saturday Sessions
• 4 Hours Per Session
• 16 Hours Live Online Learning
• 16 Hours Portfolio Development Sessions
• Toronto-Based Practical Learning
• Small Cohort Format — Limited Enrollment

What You'll Learn

Styling Foundations & Industry Knowledge

Creative Direction & Editorial Development

Wardrobe Styling & Production

Business & Professional Development

Costume Design Awareness

Hands-On Portfolio Development

During the final studio sessions, students will participate in guided editorial portfolio development and collaborative creative production.

Students will gain practical experience in:

• Editorial concept execution

• Styling workflow and shoot preparation

• Team collaboration and on-set experience

• Creative direction support

• Portfolio-building image creation

RESOURCE MATERIALS INCLUDED

Who This Program Is For

• Aspiring fashion stylists

• Emerging creative directors

• Models and photographers interested in production knowledge

• Creatives interested in editorial and commercial production

• Individuals exploring costume department pathways

No prior experience required.

What You’ll Walk Away With

• A stronger understanding of professional styling workflow

• Hands-on editorial portfolio experience

• Increased confidence in sourcing, planning, and creative execution

• Foundational business knowledge for freelance styling

• Greater understanding of production and costume department pathways

• A developing creative portfolio

• A Creative Trades Academy Certificate of Completion

About The Instructor

Feven Tsegaye is a Toronto-based fashion stylist, costume designer, and costume department professional working across editorial, commercial, film, television, music, and red carpet productions.

Her work includes collaborations with SHEIN, Töme, Roy Woods, Araya Mengesha, Dani Doucette, Johnny Drille, and other artists and creative professionals.

Film and television credits include Reacher, Interview with the Vampire, Tell Me Lies, and Boston Blue.

About Creative Trades Academy

Creative Trades Academy is a private, industry-led creative education provider offering hands-on learning experiences for emerging creatives.

CTA operates as a non-vocational educational provider.

Payment Options

Secure checkout is available by credit or debit card.

Prefer e-transfer? Send payment to:
admissions@creativetradesacademy.com

Full details will be provided upon enrollment.