In Conversation with Fashion Designer Katya Wildman.
Katya Wildman is a fashion designer who specialises in exceptionally flattering dresses for curvy women. She began her sartorial journey with a bag of designs,
Personal Stylist & Wardrobe Therapist
Clothes are fundamental to how we express ourselves and how we feel. When we look good, we feel good. It’s that simple.
Emma Davison
Worrying about your shape and what suits you takes up energy and emotional space.
Once we’ve sorted out your wardrobe and found a formula that works for you, you’ll start loving your clothes again.
IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU
I understand about women’s anxieties because I’ve been through them all. How we feel about ourselves is so often reflected in how we dress.
Think of me as a wardrobe therapist. I help you find pleasure in your clothes.
My aim is to take the stress and confusion out of what to wear and short-cut the shopping experience so that you not only save time and wasted energy but money too. I show you how to get the best out of your wardrobe so that you look and feel great.
If geography makes it impossible to meet face to face, a styling session is conducted via FaceTime.
Here I can cover outfit advice, decluttering, a wardrobe refresh or what to wear while working from home.
Depending on what you want to achieve and how big your wardrobe needs, these sessions run from 1- 3 hours.
(at your home)
View this as a wardrobe MOT.
It’s a great way to bring clarity and order to your wardrobe. We go through everything, discarding anything that doesn’t flatter you so that only the clothes that really work for you remain.
I quickly identify the gaps (often the basics). New outfits are created from what you already have. These get photographed and added to a folder for your phone so that you have a reminder record.
The session is then followed up with a detailed email that covering everything from the day.
This is often a natural follow on from the Wardrobe Edit where we build on any missing key pieces. They don’t have to be linked.
Some women what to rebuild their entire wardrobe. Others might be after a specific outfit for a wedding, a job interview, an important gathering; that date with a new life interest.
I’ll find you what you want.
Shops take place in Central London. I do all the legwork in advance so that your time with me is efficient and stress-free. I’ve converted many a client who had previously dreaded the prospect of clothes shopping!
(at your home)
The styling session is shared with friends. I cover body shape, colour tone, styling tips, how to accessorise effectively, what key items to add to your wardrobes and how to work them into your own personal style.
Bring along a range of items from your existing wardrobe so that we can go through what works and what doesn’t and maybe swap with someone else.
Sessions can be held mid-morning or early evening over a bottle of wine. Whatever works best for you.
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Emma DAVISON
Clothes have always featured heavily in my life. I trained at the London College of Fashion which led to a sixteen year modelling career. I worked for many of the top designers around the world which included contracts with Lanvin and Christian Dior. This gave me valuable insight into how the fashion industry works and this fed into my styling training.
“I understand the importance of clothes and our relationship with them. Put someone in an outfit they feel good in and you empower them. Confidence comes from wearing clothes you love. I want you to look fabulous and know it.”
After having 4 children, I had no time for me and lost interest in what to wear. I often resorted to styles that did not suit me at all.
Emma helped me understand that softer colours are much more flattering. She also taught me the right styles for my figure, most of which I would never have considered in a million years. She took me on such a fun and exciting journey, always making me feel so comfortable.
My wardrobe no longer depresses me. I feel happy once again with what I’m wearing and therefore so much happier inside. Huge thank you, Emma. I will keep on listening to your advice, taking risks and using your expertise.
I think this is the single best thing a woman can do: allow a professional to critique your wardrobe. I liken it to when you have something wrong with your body, you seek professional advice. Or if something's not quite right with the car, you go to a garage to get it fixed.
The same with your wardrobe. If it is not working for you… and you know if it isn’t…. go to a professional. I went to Emma. Best thing I ever did.
Emma completely reorganized my very large chaotic closet. I had no idea how bad it had become until we started going through everything. 25+ years of collecting with many items that no longer suited or fit me. It’s such a pleasure now to enter my dressing room and actually put together an assemble that works for my curvier figure and compliments my coloring. I’m a cool now so all the reds and blacks have gone and Emma has shown me a new direction of tones and colors that are so beautiful. Love being in my dressing room now ! Just wish I’d done it years ago. Big thank you Emma.
This is the perfect solution for a busy woman. Emma helped me to understand more about my colours, how to make my wardrobe work for me and more importantly, where the gaps were. Going shopping with Emma was a transformational experience. She had all the suggested outfits ready and waiting and it was an absolute pleasure to explore new ideas, colours and trends. I would recommend anyone with a busy lifestyle to do this. An unbelievable experience and worth every penny.
Clothes shopping had become a chore. l was buying things that felt like a compromise and spending a lot on things that usually ended up in the charity bag. One day with Emma coaching me on the right colours and shapes to wear, and another day out shopping together, and I now have the tools to choose fabulous clothes that are going to be right for me. It's been a great boost to my confidence. I wish I'd met Emma years ago!
Emma has been amazing at transforming my wardrobe and my look. From establishing my colours to sorting out my wardrobe and helping me shopping for some wonderful new clothes she has been totally fantastic. I've never had so many compliments on how I look. It's a real confidence boost and worth every penny. I strongly recommend anyone in need of a restyle and update to work with Emma.
What a great day we had! Super-efficient, but wonderfully warm and full of encouragement, Emma manages to seamlessly guide you through your wardrobe. It is so much easier to consider what shapes and colours to utilize with a little expertly-directed dialogue. A tired wardrobe can be transformed and once again it can be exciting to choose what to wear, rather than don the same old faithfuls! In addition to highlighting the pieces to let go, Emma is able to see clearly where the gaps are - just a few purchases can bring everything together. Thank you Emma - you come highly recommended for any woman (and probably man too), whatever shape or age. I guarantee you will feel a whole lot better after 'A day with Emma!’
Emma is simply amazing. She takes you on a journey which starts with your wardrobe but ends with you investigating who you are. You get used to seeing yourself a certain way but this is an illusion. Emma shows you the true you and how to let this shine through in the best way for all to see.
She’s a great style expert who guides and teaches you your best colours and clothing styles. It’s been great to reassess and refresh my style especially now that I’m moving into my forties.
She will be tough especially about pieces that don’t work, but you will start to see how right she is. She always has your best interests in mind.
After the wardrobe consultation it’s time to shop. The experience is fantastic. Emma makes it so easy. She has often put pieces on hold and will then commandeer the best fitting rooms. In action she turns each shop into a well oiled machine, organising sales staff to find the right size, looking for specific pieces to fill wardrobe gaps and using their expertise with their brands clothing collection.
I am a very happy client and will continue to use Emma’s expertise on my style journey and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
I give talks on ‘How To Style Your Body Shape’ for groups of women. The talk includes anecdotes from my time working as a couture model for two of the Parisian powerhouses; Christian Dior and Lanvin.
I’m sometimes asked to speak at large gatherings, but I also cater to smaller groups at someone’s home for drinks or a coffee morning. I’m also offering a virtual talk while the lockdown restrictions remain.
Please contact me for further information.
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