Leslie Gilbert is the founder and managing partner of Enhance Your Style.
Leslie combines a unique blend of fashion industry knowledge, creative skill, intuitive eye for style, and professional experience. Drawing influence from trendsetters in West Hollywood to the Lower East Side and major fashion designers around the world, Leslie balances cutting edge with practicality. Leslie earned a technical degree in Merchandise Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles and received a certification in Image Consulting from New Yorks renowned Fashion Institute of Technology. Leslie is an active member of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI). Leslie has also earned a B.A. degree in Economics from the City University of New York, and continues her work in Finance.
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Area(s) of Interest and Expertise • Fashion
Education
Technical degree in Merchandise Marketing from Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, LA, CA
BA in Economics and Finance from CUNY, Hunter College, NY, NY
Certificate in Image Consulting from Fashion Institute of Technology, NY, NY
Experience
15 years experience in retail, fashion merchandising and buying. 6 years experience in image consulting which entails, closet clearings, lifestyle, personality, body, color and style analysis to create personal style, personal shopping and outfit creations. I work with professionals in executive positions to create a consistent updated style.
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