Hilary Robertson on Being the Go-To Stylist for Leading Brands and Interior Designers
Want to know who Leanne Ford calls on to style her homes and projects? And the go-to interior stylist for leading brands such as West Elm?
Come listen to my conversation with Hilary Robertson who has been working as a leading interior stylist for decades, and is the creative behind beautiful books, including Nomad at Home and Monochrome Home.
She shares how she got her start, why she decided to move from London to New York, and why styling has never been so important in the image-obsessed world that we live in today.
THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ON
Working at an ad agency in her gap year and learning about photography
How she discovered styling
Interning at magazines like Cosmopolitan and House & Garden
Working at Metropolitan Home magazine on the editorial team
How she embraced learning on the job
Creating her 4 books
Moving to New York
Building her career as a stylist over the years
Networking & finding an agent
Her home being featured in the New York Times
Her experience working with Leanne Ford
The different types of styling & storytelling — commercial & editorial
Hilary’s process & tips for bring your space to life
The day-to-day of editorial styling
FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE
Hilary’s website
Hilary’s instagram @hilaryrobertson
Directing Leanne Ford’s magazine 'Feel Free'
New York Times article featuring Hilary’s home
Hilary’s books — Nomad at Home, Brooklyn Interiors, Monochrome Home & The Stuff of Life
Photographer Anna Williams
Leanne Ford’s Crate & Barrel collection
The Modern House podcast
Women’s Hour by Radio 4
BBC Podcast The Food Programme
Podcast production: Yaga Media