BWW Exclusive: Interview with Celeb Kimberly V. Gedeon

BWW FashionWorld got to sit down in an exclusive interview with celebrity stylist Kimberly V. Gedeon and ask her everything you've been wanting to know from about her style to marriage to future projects. Read her answers below and more!

Kimberly V Gedeon, the New York based celebrity stylist, has been described as "a one woman show." Whether she selects street chic, high fashion, or red carpet, Gedeon has a deep understanding of high fashion. Known to clients and admirers as multi-talented, she refers to herself as a "luxury stylist" who excels in a variety of contexts; styling for celebrities, television, commercials, and fashion editorials. Broadwayworld.com had a chance to interview her about her life, her work, and her inspirations.Gedeon's client list reads like a celebrity who's who. Yet, Kimberly V is still always modest. From Late Night Shows like Jay Leno, David Letterman, and Chelsea Lately to the editorial pages of Zink, Kimberly V offers the same impeccable styling across the board. She has styled men and women including stars like Mary J. Blige, Usher, Drake, Keri Hilson, Ne-yo, Jordan Sparks and Bridget Kelly. Kimberly V is one of the most sought-after stylists in Manhattan and Los Angeles, taking key runway pieces and using them to style individuals in an original and chic manner that translates to impeccable style.

In 2011, Kimberly V started ALIAS, a full-service fashion and wardrobe production consultancy based out of New York and Los Angeles. ALIAS offers a more comprehensive level of service to clients in the entertainment industry, involving Kimberly V's signature style. Kimberly V and her husband, Alaska Gedeon, star as the stand-out couple on Newlyweds, a new reality television program on the Bravo cable network which presents an intuitive look into the first year of marriage. As a couple, they work at Blakbook Management, a full-service content company. Founded by Alaska, Kimberly lends her expertise as the Creative Director.

She has been featured on the TODAY Show and in many online publications including Glamour.com, TV Guide.com, Huffingtonpost.com, Essence.com and Uptown Magazine. Gedeon said that she always knew that she wanted to be involved in fashion. "In my high school graduating class yearbook instead of being crowd "best dressed," they made an additional category naming me "most unique dressed." I've always had a fashion flare with an eclectic edge. While interning for a fashion brand, I attended fashion school holding a dual major in fashion design and fashion merchandising. I quickly realized there was more to fashion then being a designer or a buyer. I was exposed to the wonderful world of fashion stylist. And that's when it clicked - THAT'S WHAT I WANT TO BE."She was fortunate to have mentors in the industry. "I had an amazing mentor Cannon Brendon that I assisted after my internship and that's where my career started. But, there are few extraordinary women that I admired from afar that had major influence on me including Lysa Cooper and Grace Coddington"

The fashion business is one that evolves rapidly and Kimberly V Gedeon is well positioned to keep up with the trends. "A great challenge that I have is always being ahead of what's current. When you live it, you don't have to study or dig deep to find out what's next. It just naturally is what it is, and most of that time the game changers in the fashion industry are in the same current."

Kimberly V is someone who is not limited to working just with celebrity fashions. "I actually shy away from the tag "celebrity stylist" I like to call myself a Luxury Stylist. The word 'celebrity' gets tossed around quite often. I like to bring the luxury experience to clients, I not only work with celebrities but I work in fashion, editorial, commercial, films and costume design as well. I have a lot of dimension to my craft.While her list of clients is impressive, we wanted to find a little about some of the work she has recently enjoyed. "I've enjoyed Mary J Blige by far. Drake was a pleasant surprise as well. Oddly enough, the NBA Corporation was amazing client to work with. Giuseppe Zanotti is marvelous; LaQuan Smith and The Blonds are electric!"

Kimberly V balances both her work and new marriage very well. She said, "There are always challenges in a marriage but the beauty of it is that we make it a priority to work through it. We both travel a lot for work but we're never away to long from each other. If our trips are extended, then one of us will fly out to the other so we can be together."

1. When did you first know that you wanted to be a stylist? Even as a child, did you have interests in fashion.

I've always known I wanted to be in Fashion. In high school for our graduating class yearbook instead of being crowd "best dressed" they made an additional category naming me " most unique dressed" with that being said I've always had a fashion flare with an eclectic edge. While interning for a fashion brand and attending Fashion School holding a Dual major in Fashion Design & Fashion Merchandising, I quickly realized there was more to fashion then being a designer or fashion buyer etc. I was exposed to the wonderful world of fashion stylist. And that's when it clicked, " THAT'S WHAT I WANT TO BE. I had an amazing mentor Cannon Brendon that I assisted after my internship and that's where my career started.

2. Who have some of your mentors been?

Cannon Brendon was an AMAZING mentor, But there are few extordinary women that I admired from afar that had major influence on me, Lysa Cooper & Grace Coddington.

3. With "Red Carpet" season in full swing, are you working with anyone in particular? Any favorite fashion moments so far from the different events and from New York Fashion Week?

No, not this year. I'm actually in full swing on amazing TV Network projects. This year I'm just a fashion spectator of my fellow peers work.

My favorite fashion moments were Lupita Nyong'o at the Golden Globes in Ralph Lauren & Matthew Machonhey in green velvet tux from Dolce & Gabbana for golden globes. Taylor Swift at the Grammy's in Gucci, Madonna in Ralph Lauren. They were all simply amazing!

I'm excited to see the wave of new talented designers that have been making major noise. Hood By Air, En Noir Collection, just to name a few.

4. Tell me about some of the challenges of your business.

A great challenge that I have is always being ahead of the current. When you live it, you don't have to study or dig deep to find out what's next. It just naturally is what it is, and most of that time the game changers in the fashion industry are in the same current.

5. What do you feel defines you as a celebrity stylist?

I actually shy away from the tag " celebrity stylist" I like to call myself a Luxury Stylist. Celebrity gets tossed around quite often . I like to bring the luxury experience to clients, I not only work with celebrities but I work in fashion editorial, commercial, films, costume design as well. I have a lot of dimension to my craft.

6. Who are some of the people you have enjoyed working with?

I've enjoyed Mary J Blige by far! Drake was a pleasant surprise as well. Oddly enough the NBA Corporation was amazing client to work with, Giuseppe Zanotti is marvelous, LaQuan Smith, The Blonds are electric!

7. Would you like to comment on the challenges of your successful coast-to-coast marriage?

There are always challenges in a marriage but the beauty of it is that we make it a priority to work through it. We both travel a lot for work but we're never away to long from each other. If our trips were extended then one of us would fly to the other person to be with them.

8. What more would you like my readers to know about you?

I would like your readers to know that I'm a young entrepreneur that's black, strong & married. And anything is possible if you put your mind to it. There's so much more to come from Kimberly V. Gedeon!!!!

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