We had the good fortune of connecting with Katerina Kladis and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Katerina, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Growing up Fashion and Design was something I always loved and had a passion for. After going to College and getting a degree in Fashion Merchandising, Doing Visual Merchandising for a couple years, it was Fashion Styling that I wanted to do, and being in a Chicago at that time, there was not many “Fashion Stylist” jobs out there, so I decided it was time to start my own Fashion Consulting business. In addition I also started an online store called Sugar Sequin Vintage, which I style, rent, and handpick special finds and vintage pieces, and my jewelry line, which uses only vintage designer materials to produce one-of-a-kind pieces is available through Sugar Sequin Vintage. My Designs represent my thoughts, that’s what makes them fun, they are always something that I would wear. Katerina Styles, is a full-service fashion consulting agency that specializes in providing fashion advice, choosing and coordinating outfits for everyday life, showcasing and renting designer clothing and accessories, and styling magazine editorials, special events, and photoshoots. We work with men and women of all shapes and sizes, and budgets. What sets us apart is we work with our clients, and get to know them one on one, so we can help in the way they dress to feel the best version of themselves. I also own and operate Sugar Sequin Vintage, an online store through which I style, rent, and handpick special finds and vintage pieces. My jewelry line, which uses only vintage designer materials to produce one-of-a-kind pieces, is also available through Sugar Sequin Vintage.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am very proud of how far my business has come, I am so proud of all my features, every one of them means so much to me. Having your own business is a wave of emotions. I have been featured in Vogue multiple times, on the News in Florida and numerous magazines for fashion, we’ve had international fashion features as well in Greece and I’ve been on the Greek News and Greek TV for Fashion.

I’ve learned if you work hard, there isn’t anything you can’t do if you want to. You have to keep pushing through and trying because it will lead you where you want to be.

Katerina Styles is a full-service fashion consulting agency that specializes in providing fashion advice, choosing and coordinating outfits for everyday life, showcasing and renting designer clothing and accessories, and styling magazine editorials, special events, and photo shoots. We work with men and women of all shapes and sizes, and budgets. What sets us apart is we work with our clients, and get to know them one on one, so we can help in the way they dress to feel the best version of themselves.

I have been dedicated to helping my clients (Men and Women of all shapes and sizes) find their own personal style through advice, Styling Sessions, Closet Clean-outs, Look Books, etc. I also own and operate Sugar Sequin Vintage, an online store through which I style, rent, and handpick special finds and vintage pieces. My jewelry line, which uses only vintage designer materials to produce one-of-a-kind pieces, is also available through Sugar Sequin Vintage.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
There are many great places in Florida, but the one place I would take anyone visiting me to is Dior Cafe in Miami. It’s located on the rooftop of the Dior boutique in Miami in the Design District. It has a great ambiance, good food, its a definite must, its a great experience, especially if your into Fashion!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The support of family and friends, that show interest in my business and want me to succeed, that has meant a lot along the way.

Website: www.KaterinaStyles.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/Katerina.Styles

Other: www.instagram.com/SugarSequinVintage www.etsy.com/shop/SugarSequinVintage www.depop.com/SugarSequinVintage

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