An Interview with Gisella Lemos

 Interview With Gisella Lemos


Gisella Lemos is a creative director and a stylist. She graduated from Parsons the New School of Design. 


Have you always loved fashion?


Gisella has always loved fashion since she was a kid. She originally wanted to be a fashion designer but decided that she didn’t really like the technical aspect of fashion. She also enjoys being behind the scenes instead of being in the spotlight.


What is a creative director?


A creative director creates the brand’s overall feel. They pick the clothing, music, models, etc. for shows or photoshoots. They work with the brand’s marketing. There can also be social media aspects.


What is your favorite part of your job? 


Gisella’s favorite part of her job is when she is at the photoshoot and everything she worked hard for is coming together. She likes seeing the big picture. 


What are some things you dislike about your job?


She says there are some downsides to her job. For example, it can be very stressful and hectic because there isn’t a lot of time to do things and there is a quick deadline. She says it’s also difficult to balance her work life and her personal life. 


What are some things you do like?


Some things she enjoys about her job is that every day is different. She also gets to travel and be creative. 


What does a typical day look like? 


In the mornings, she might be looking at pictures of runway shows. Later she would go to her client and style out the shoot.


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