The 10 Australian Stylists You Should be Following on Instagram in 2021
Sources of inspiration are in no short supply from our pick of the 10 Australian Stylists you should be following on Instagram right now. With their seriously enviable wardrobes filled to the brim with the most coveted pieces of the season, and the extensive resume of work they boast, each with a burgeoning cult following that is a testament to their widespread popularity amongst fashion enthusiasts and industry professionals. Whether they are an in-demand celebrity stylist, or creative director/stylist taking over every Australian’s woman’s socials, these women sure know how to dress to impress.
Violet Grace Atkinson
Lawyer-turned fashion stylist Violet Atkinson has a love for fashion, creative arts and law. After graduating from law school in 2014, Violet, who is currently residing in Sydney is undertaking her PhD in intellectual property law and fashion and at the same time, she is working with fashion and lifestyle brands in photography and styling. In addition to her interest in law, Violet has a love for creative pursuits. She has a passion for creating aesthetic content for her brands through styling, photography and creative direction. She has worked with numerous big brands such as Miu Miu, Longines, Prada, Cartier, Moet & Chandon, Louis Vuitton and many more.
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Annabel Falco
Annabel Falco is a Brisbane-based stylist, journalist and blogger. With over 10 years of experience within the fashion industry, she certainly knows how to curate the perfect fashion look for any occasion. Having worked with Australian heavy-weights such as Sass & Bide, Mimco, Westfield and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival, Annabel continues to style across many fashion platforms including catwalk, personal styling, flat lay, location and studio.
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Christine Centenera
As the Fashion Director for Vogue Australia and founder of her own label Wardrobe.NYC, Centenera is well-versed in high-fashion styling. Her enviable street style features hints of the classic paired-back Parisian fashion persona: timeless, strong, and cohesively styled basics with an air of elevated luxury.
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Lana Wilkinson
A die-hard lover of fashion, Melbourne-based Lana Wilkinson is one of the country’s best-known stylists and an Australian fashion icon. Lana’s distinct style has quickly progressed her into becoming Australia’s celebrity stylist as she identifies emerging trends and creates iconic looks for her fashion editorials and celebrity clientele. Her vast portfolio consists of head stylist for COVET Magazine and styling numerous fashion ambassadors for F1 Australia Grand Prix, AFL Brownlow Medal and the TV Week Logie Awards, to name a few. Armed with professionalism and industry knowledge, Lana has gained the go to for the likes of Georgia Love, Sofia Ritchie, Ruby Rose and Millie Mackintosh.
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Molly King
With a characteristically-polished aesthetic, Sydney stylist Molly King employs bold accessories and luxe details to elevate her classic yet seductive style. Molly has worked with local and global fashion houses and styled some of the most in-demand influencers over the years. She pulls her styling inspiration from magazines, trends, runway, past decades, culture and women on the street; Molly’s personal aesthetic is always evolving as she is not a slave to new trends and always roll with her mood. Overall, her aesthetic is clean and minimal with added elements that give character to her looks.
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Hayley Bonham
You may have heard of La Porte Space, but have you heard of the person behind this brand? With her love for relaxed chic, and a killer instinct for discovering the next ‘in’ thing, Hayley Bonham, the founder of La Porte Space which is a luxe co-working and events venue, is also stylist, publicist and entrepreneur. Sydney-born Hayley has a CV that would be impressive for a person twice her age. As soon as she graduated, she worked in international sales for Sass & Bide, travelling the world and gaining as much experience as she could. Later, she worked extensively in PR, styling and magazines, then founded her own PR agency called Bonel PR with some of the biggest names in fashion as clients-all of these before she turned 25.
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Caroline Tran
The impossibly stylish Fashion Editor of Harper’s BAZAAR and Elle Australia has definitely made into the list of the top 10 Australian stylists you should be following. Sydney-based Caro Tran has an eye for curation and a knack for selecting the best designers and pieces. As a flourishing social star, Caroline’s flawless style is often met with a vibrant approach to her work. Her passion for colour and having a sense of brightness for her photos have contributed to her ever-so-vibrant images on Instagram.
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Romy Frydman
If you have not heard of Romy Frydman, you have certainly seen her work. Sydney-based Romy Frydman has 15 years of experience in the fashion industry and secured her reputation as a creative director and stylist for several big names such as Marie Claire, Vogue Australia and Elle. Romy is also the founder and editor of her famous fashion blog StyleMeRomy.com to showcase her work and her immaculate portfolio. Her aesthetics are defined by raw, moodily tinted beauty with a hint of subtlety and natural sexiness. So, what are you waiting for? Go check out her IG!
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Marina Didovich
Sydney-based freelance fashion stylist and icon Marina Didovich has a splendid resume that consists of work for magazines namely Harper’s BAZAAR and Vogue Italia. She is also famously known to style celebrities such as Cate Blanchett and Delta Goodrem. Her fashion philosophy is: “Wear what you feel good in. Nothing looks more amazing than self-confidence”.
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Xanthe Wetzler
Xanthe Wetzler is a freelance fashion stylist currently living in London. She has been seen assisting top Australian stylists Kelly Hume, Romy Frydman, Rachel Wayman and Tamila Purvis to name a few. Xanthe has also worked in editorial, celebrity styling, shooting lookbooks and runway shows. The runway shows include Aje, Zimmermann, We Are Kindred, Macgraw and Chanel. Recently, since moving to London, Xanthe has been collaborating with Australian brands styling, producing and supervising creative ideas across shoots in Europe.
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Written and Edited by Stephanie Chew