Gülnar Velijeva
Fashion Stylist
Miami
Summary
Fashion Styling graduate (Estonian Academy of Arts) with international experience across Fashion Weeks, editorial styling, and designer collaborations. Skilled at translating a strong visual eye into compelling in-store displays, brand activations, and editorial presentation. Experienced in coordinating vendors, production, and logistics behind fast-moving projects
Overview
5
5
Languages
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Styling & Talent Development
RM Model Management
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Collaborated with photographers and models to style and execute test shoots, enhancing visibility for new talent
- Scouted potential talent, identifying individuals with unique market potential to expand agency roster
- Developed creative concepts to effectively showcase model portfolios, increasing appeal to prospective clients
Backstage & Styling Assistant
Fashion Weeks — Tallinn, Milano, Los Angeles
2018 - 2025
- Styled runway models and prepared garments backstage under strict deadlines at Tallinn Fashion Week (AW 2018) and Milano Fashion Week (SS 2025)
- Assisted design team of Glaudi by Johana Hernandez at Los Angeles Fashion Week 2025 (Art Hearts Fashion) with garment preparation and runway readiness.
- Supported designers by sourcing materials and coordinating fittings with models.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain backstage organization during high-pressure events.
Independent Styling Projects
Freelance
06.2020 - 10.2025
- Styled campaign, content, and editorial shoots for Estonian designers and brands.
- Developed looks for magazine features, including editorial styling for Mood and Anne & Stiil
- Collaborated with photographers, makeup artists, and models across each project, from concept to final shoot
Content Creator & Stylist
Iris Janvier
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Styled designer collections on models and herself for Instagram, creating cohesive visual concepts that enhance brand identity
- Planned and produced fashion content from concept to shoot direction, ensuring alignment with brand vision and audience engagement
Procurement Specialist
Hitachi Energy Estonia
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Managed supplier communication and vendor coordination to streamline order documentation
- Coordinated procurement activities to secure timely delivery of materials and services for project execution.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
- Developed purchase orders and tracked order fulfillment processes efficiently.
Editorial Stylist
Anne & Stiil and Mood Magazines
- Conceptualized and executed actress styling for fashion editorial feature in Mood Magazine, transforming initial ideas into final looks
- provided styling for editorial features in Anne & Stiil
Stylist
Stella Soomlais
- Styled campaign and content looks for the brand, aligning concepts with its visual identity
Editorial Styling Projects
Estonian Academy of Arts
- Styled multiple editorial fashion shoots as part of coursework, from concept through final imagery
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creation of Environments: Fashion Stylistics
Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA)
Tallinn, Estonia 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design, 6-month Erasmus Exchange Program
ESADA
Granada, Spain 05.2001 -
Skills
- Fashion industry knowledge
- Visual merchandising
- Creativity
- Multitasking and adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Timeline
Content Creator & Stylist
Iris Janvier
04.2024 - 04.2025
Styling & Talent Development
RM Model Management
03.2023 - 06.2025
Procurement Specialist
Hitachi Energy Estonia
03.2023 - 06.2025
Independent Styling Projects
Freelance
06.2020 - 10.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Creation of Environments: Fashion Stylistics
Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA)
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design, 6-month Erasmus Exchange Program
ESADA
05.2001 -
Editorial Styling Projects
Estonian Academy of Arts
Backstage & Styling Assistant
Fashion Weeks — Tallinn, Milano, Los Angeles
2018 - 2025
Editorial Stylist
Anne & Stiil and Mood Magazines
Stylist
Stella Soomlais
SOFTWARE
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Photoshop
- Canva
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace