Professional Fashion Stylist Training Backed by Industry Experts
Step Into Your Future With Style
A professional fashion styling course created for aspiring personal stylists, commercial stylists, and image consultants. Whether you're starting fresh or upskilling, this immersive training will give you the skills, tools, and confidence to succeed.
Based in Christchurch
Dreaming of a Styling Career But Don’t Know Where to Start?
Everyone's styling journey is different — and so are the challenges. Whether you're unsure where to begin or already working in the industry and feeling stuck, we've identified some of the most common roadblocks aspiring and experienced stylists face.
Here’s how our training helps solve them:
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Need Professional, Evidence based Training: We teach you everything you need to know about how to be a style professional.
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Modern Tools & Knowledge: Style is evolving. You need tools that are up with the times.
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Missing Business Support: Learn how to start and run your styling business.
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NZ-Based & Practical: Designed for our local market and international clients alike.
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Learn From an Expert: Over 20 years of real-world experience packed into every module.
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Hybrid Learning Flexibility: Study online + hands-on training in Christchurch or Auckland.
About the Trainer: Learn From an Industry Leader
Stephanie Rumble from Bright Red Styling has been working as an educator and fashion stylist for over 25 years and prides herself as an expert in delivering engaging, relevant and evidence-backed training both online and face to face.
She has a Master’s Degree in Clothing from the University of Otago (New Zealand) and post-graduate certificates in Adult Teaching and Learning (Open Polytech NZ) and Health Science (Otago), and holds qualifications in Personal Styling — a historic one from Colours in Harmony and the internationally recognised Advanced Certificate in Image Consultancy from Image Innovators.
She has also participated in an early iteration of the Australian Style Institute's Commercial Styling Training. Stephanie has worked as a fashion stylist in both personal and commercial styling for 20 years and has a well-established business in Christchurch, New Zealand. She works virtually and face-to-face as a full-time fashion stylist, and is well known for helping individuals and professionals elevate their appearance through strategic image consulting techniques and personal colour and wardrobe styling sessions.
Stephanie holds an internationally recognised Advanced Certificate in Image Consultancy from Image Innovators.
Proudly in partnership with Image Innovators Australia
What you Get: Your Styling Training Includes
We offer training in the following areas:
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Colour analysis and body shape analysis to empower client transformations.
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Wardrobe styling techniques: which include wardrobe audit and co-ordination.
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Personal shopping services for everyday or commercial needs.
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Business development strategies to grow your personal styling brand.
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Commercial styling including content creation, branding, and partnerships for image-led businesses.
Whether you're aiming to become a fashion stylist in NZ, work as an image consultant for business, or simply want to deepen your skills in fashion and style, our program gives you the toolkit to succeed.
Upcoming Intakes &
Training Dates
Full Fashion Stylist Foundation Training
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Live Zoom classes: Every Tuesday, 6pm – 9pm (NZDT).
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Dates: 2nd February 2026 – 24th March 2026.
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Weekend workshop: Friday 27th March (1:30pm – 6pm), Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th March (9:30am – 6pm).
Existing Stylist Refresher Training
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Dates: 5th, 6th and 7th March 2026.
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Times: Friday (1:30pm – 6pm), Saturday (10:30am – 6pm), Sunday (9am – 4pm).
Weekend sessions will be held in Christchurch or Auckland, based on where most participants are located.
Training Options
Option 1 – Full Fashion Stylist Foundation Training
This 8-week fashion stylist training is ideal for anyone looking to build a new career as a personal stylist, corporate stylist, or image consultant. You'll learn the art and science of fashion styling for both personal and commercial contexts through weekly online workshops and an in-person weekend in Christchurch or Auckland.
Modules
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Advanced colour analysis using a 12-directional system with app and fan deck swatches.
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Body shape analysis with line and design, personal style expression, and consultation delivery.
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History of fashion, body image, and their influence on today’s style needs.
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Client questionnaires and insights for tailored image consulting experiences.
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Wardrobe audits and guided personal shopping techniques.
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Commercial styling for events, shoots, content and branding.
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Social media strategies and foundational business development principles.
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The full process of launching your own fashion stylist business.
Tools Include
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Weekly live Zoom workshops with your cohort (3 hrs/week).
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Access to Image Innovators' image consultant course materials.
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Digital quizzes, PDFs, and multimedia learning tools.
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Five licence keys for digital colour and body shape analysis tools.
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Two-day live training experience (NZ-based; travel not included).
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Post-graduation mentorship and business-building support.
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Exclusive community inside our Bright Red Stylist Facebook group.
Cost: $5,990 NZD
Note: This course is worth 6.6 AICI CEU’s — based on completion and passing of assignments.
Who is this training suitable for?
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Aspiring personal or commercial fashion stylists.
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Professionals in retail, fashion, or corporate styling roles.
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Coaches or mentors expanding into image consulting.
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Anyone who loves helping others feel confident through fashion and style.
Option 2 – Existing Stylist Refresher Training
This 2.5-day intensive course is tailored for stylists who want to refresh their credentials, gain CEUs, or adopt digital tools for colour and body shape analysis. Delivered in-person in NZ or Australia.
Training Includes:
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Directional and multiracial colour analysis (digital + cape drapes).
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Integration of the Your Color ID app into client work.
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Virtual and in-person style sessions using My Private Stylist body shape analysis tool.
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Digital-first training for the modern image consultant.
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Practice sessions with real clients and tools you can use immediately.
Cost: $2,950 NZD
Note: plus tools kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Bright Red fashion stylist training program?
The foundation fashion stylist training program includes weekly live online workshops, a weekend in-person workshop, access to digital styling tools, mentorship, and community support. It covers core areas such as color analysis, body shape analysis, personal styling, wardrobe editing, commercial styling and business building techniques.
Who is this training course designed for?
Our foundation personal stylist training is designed for aspiring stylists who want to build a career in personal styling, as well as those working in retail, beauty, or coaching who want to add styling to their skillset. You do not need prior experience to enrol.
Can experienced stylists benefit from further training in fashion styling?
Yes. The course on fashion styling includes an advanced refresher stream for previously trained stylists. This includes digital tools, updated techniques in image consulting, and new ways to work with clients both online and in person.
Does this training qualify me as an image consultant?
Yes. On completion of either program, students will receive access to tools and systems used by professional image consultants around the world. The foundation course provides 6.6 CEUs toward certification through AICI, the Association of Image Consultants International.
Does this training include business development skills?
Absolutely. Both of our training programmes teach you how to style, build your brand and grow your business. You’ll gain practical business development training to help you launch your own fashion stylist nz brand or services.
How is this different from other fashion styling courses in New Zealand?
This program is practical, personal, and industry-backed. Stephanie, your trainer also has extensive academic qualifications and twenty years practical hands on experience as a personal and commercial fashion stylist. Our training also includes mentoring, digital tools, and the foundation course includes CEU credits to support your long-term growth as a stylist.
Can I use this training as a corporate stylist or image consultant for business clients?
Yes. This course supports those aiming to work as a corporate stylist or image consultant for business. You’ll learn how to deliver style services to professionals and teams.
Where is the training held for the fashion stylist course?
The fashion stylist course is delivered online and in-person, with weekend workshops taking place in Christchurch or Auckland.
Is this a recognised fashion stylist training NZ program?
Yes. This is a respected fashion stylist training nz program, delivered by a seasoned expert and partnered with Image Innovators. It’s a trusted path to working professionally as a stylist.