Vlad Lisovets: "A Successful Stylist Is, First Of All, A Subtle Psychologist"

2023 Author: Alexis Attwood | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-22 07:08

What things can you not do without this winter?

VLAD LISOVETS My top 5 of this winter are "shaggy" sweaters, faux fur coats, voluminous pastel coats, new bows combined with rough details and high boots.

Whose shows of the spring-summer season are worth looking at? Which designer impressed you the most?

V. L. I noted the Celine and Marni collections. Lightness and minimalism, pastel colors and large prints rule the show on the catwalks. I would also like to draw your attention to the Asian theme that accompanies the Marni show. Heavy shoes, print and tailoring in Asian style are what, in my opinion, will be relevant.

What are the most common mistakes people make when they want to look fashionable?

V. L. First and foremost, don't dress up. You should not grab all the trends at once and try them on yourself, choose a couple that are most attractive to you and try to play with them. Don't overuse makeup and elaborate hairstyles. And, of course, do not forget to complement any outfit with a sincere smile.

Do you consider yourself a free person?

V. L. Yes. At the same time, I understand that freedom is becoming less and less, because it is no longer so easy for me to sit in city cafes, walk the streets: more and more often they ask me to take a picture, give an autograph. Although this rather restricts rather than gives a feeling of unfreedom - inwardly, I am an absolutely free person.

Who do you consider to be truly fashionable people? Who has influenced you the most in shaping your own style?

V. L. In my opinion, Alain Delon influenced the canons of male beauty and fashion in the 20th century. His slenderness and elegance, his image of a man in the style of Dior have become the standard of male beauty. I never had any idols, I never considered anyone a style icon. At the same time, there are women who are pleasant to look at, with whom it is pleasant to communicate. For example, I really love Katie Topuria and Sveta Bondarchuk. The style and charm of these girls is undeniable to me.

Are you happy?

V. L. In my opinion, happiness is made up of many little things: how you look today, with whom you talked, how things are at work, are there any close people nearby … But what it means to be happy in a global sense is a difficult philosophical question.

Is money important to you?

V. L. Not. I have always tried to make money just for the sake of proving to myself and my loved ones that I am a strong guy, as many did not believe in me. I wanted to reach the level of wealth where I could earn enough for all my needs. And I did it.

There is a lot of talk about the fact that you have decided to launch your own fashion brand

V. L. It's difficult to do business with me: I'm not very good at what the audience needs. But I never give up and do what I want. Therefore, for the collection to be commercially successful, I told my partners that I needed a little guidance. Very soon the release of my collection will be officially announced.

You say you don't feel the audience very well, but your styling workshops are a huge success

V. L. I managed to find the right intonations to explain to people that the desire to develop and try new things is very important. If a person understands this, it becomes easier for him to perceive those crazy fashion pictures that we see in magazines. There is a lot of psychology in this approach, therefore, in my opinion, a successful stylist is, first of all, a subtle psychologist.

Can you wish something to our readers?

V. L. In my master classes, I very often say: do not take the process of creating an image seriously, do not try to compete in clothes with anyone and proudly defend your choice. And most importantly - do not forget that every three years it is worth looking at your wardrobe, and possibly at your life in a new way.