With opportunities for professional stylists growing fast and the need for flexible learning options, we offer immersive virtual learning experiences so you can study online from anywhere in the world. Our pioneering courses see students garner the psychological and practical edge to succeed, covering everything from innovative tools and personal branding through to the human behavioural techniques required for a virtual transformational styling. Whether you’re looking to embark on a new career as a Professional Stylist, including virtual styling, or further develop your existing skills to launch or grow your own business – Australian Style Institute provides the training, mentoring and support you need to succeed in the thriving fashion styling industry. “Expert fashion styling from anywhere in the world, at your convenience.” This opens up boundless international opportunities for a virtual stylist and their client base. They will then use their skills and knowledge to source and purchase from online retailers, creating an end-to-end touch free experience for their clients. Rather than meeting with the client in-person, a virtual stylist will often conduct consultations via video platforms like Skype, Facetime or Zoom, or use pictures and online questionnaires.

Just like a Personal Stylist, Fashion Stylist, Wardrobe Consultant or Image Consultant, a Virtual Stylist is trained in identifying a client’s personal style and helping guide them in making more effective fashion purchases which sees them both feel and look great. This has presented a truly exciting opening in the market for accredited Virtual Stylists, especially those who are quickly adapting and leveraging this evolution. Some are also stopped in their scrolling for fear of retailers delivery and returns policies, knowing which fabric blends to choose without the touch or predicting the fit and shape from a pic. This provides great customer benefits without having to leave the comfort of your own home, however navigating a noisy online market can still be understandably overwhelming for many.

There’s now also countless platforms to have in your “Online Shopping Toolkit” such as Honey and Shopback, plus rewards programs and Members Only subscriptions to help you make informed decisions. We are especially spoilt for choice when it comes to fashion, and we’re not just talking about what’s listed on your favourite retailer’s “New In” page.

From fashion and beauty, to groceries and movies, online shopping has become the new norm with over 1.8 billion people purchasing online each year.

Virtual fashion styling