Objective

Craft a look that aligned with the emotional tonality of Eileen’s set and the ambient-leaning experimental world of Actress.

Creative Brief

Eileen’s live set for Actress demanded more than stagewear - it needed an extension of her sonic identity, one that merged vulnerability with control, ambient density with clean structure. My goal was to style her in a way that felt fluid, emotionally layered, and performance-aware - anchoring her visually in the same liminal space her music inhabits.

Creative Direction

Mood & Concept

• Explored the visual theme of soft armor - blending structured silhouettes with sheer, fluid textiles.
  
• Wanted the look to suggest emotional permeability without sacrificing presence on stage.
  
• Balanced ambient sound textures with physical form: how fabric could mirror rhythm, restraint, and decay.
  

Garment Selection

• Custom-styled with a monochromatic, tonal palette to keep focus on silhouette and form in low lighting.
  
• Layered technical mesh and tailored workwear pieces to contrast fragility and tension.
  
• Details like hardware accents and asymmetrical cuts echoed sonic dissonance and experimentalism in her set.
  

Performance Considerations

• Styled for movement and ventilation - allowing the look supports her soundscape rather than dominate during the performance.
  
• All materials were selected for subtlety and paired according to each artist.

Execution

• Collaborated directly with Eileen to understand her setlist’s emotional arc and performance flow.
  
• Conducted multiple fittings to test how each piece interacted with posture, motion, and light.
  
• Partnered with the photography team for content capture.

Outcome

• Eileen’s performance opened the night with a strong visual and emotional presence, setting a distinct tone before Actress took the stage.
  
• Received positive feedback from audience and venue photographers - editorial images from the night were reshared widely within SF’s music/art community.
  
• The styling became part of her emerging visual identity, used across her press photos and digital profiles post-performance.

Key Competencies

Skillset

Styling Direction






Creative LIstening



Stage-Aware Approach




Collaborative Process Application

Creatived a custom look that matched the emotional and sonic tone of the event Translated musical themes into visual design language Balanced form, comfort, and lighting interaction for live performance Worked closely with artists to align style with their evolving identity

Why It Matters

This project reflects my approach to performance styling and visual identity: emotionally attuned, future-facing, and deeply collaborative. Whether styling a musician, designing a brand campaign, or directing an editorial, I build from the inside out - starting with narrative and mood, then translating that into form, function, and presence.