TESTIMONIALS

Karen Walker - Fashion Designer

"Talei's always been terrific to work with. She always takes really good care of everything and returned all the styles she pulled on time and in perfect condition. She's a dream to work with".

Leonie Barlow - Editor Fashion Quarterly, Fashion Quarterly Men & previously Cleo & She magazines

"Talei Watene is one of Australasia's most impressive fashion stylists. She has an incredible flair for creating up-to-the-minute fashion looks. She is a great team leader and always delivers extraordinary work. Without a doubt Talei is one of the best fashion stylists in the business."

Craig Owen - Photographer

"I am lucky to have been one of a select group of photographers to have worked with Fashion Director, Talei Watene on fashion editorials for Cleo, She and FQ Men for the past 5 years. Her vision as a stylist is one of well constructed function, and is always accessible to the reader as well as being inspirational. Talei's aesthetic is always one of beauty and keeps a close link to current fashion trends, without being contrived or copied. She always chooses the right model, hair styling and make-up, so that the images last and don't become just 'throw-away' fashion pages. I find her shoots to be always enjoyable and it is always exciting to see the finished results."

Marina Didovich - Fashion Editor Cleo magazine - NZ

"What can I say Talei taught me everything I know in regards to becoming a fashion stylist. I am very fortunate to have been taken on by Talei who was the Fashion Editor of Cleo & She magazines. Talei taught me the in's and out's, the what to and what not to's, of the fashion industry and without her I would not hold my current position. Talei expects a very high standard but was right beside me helping me to achieve the standard that I needed in order to be successful in attaining this job. Talei is incredibly encouraging and very talented at what she does. She is highly respected in the industry and her vast experience is all the different facets of fashion styling make learning directly from her invaluable".

Amanda Bets - Head Booker 62 Models & Talent

"Talei has a very creative eye not only for pulling photographic shoots together, but in choosing the right models for the editorial stories. That's how Talei and I built our working relationship together. Talei always takes a risk, one of my truly favourite things about her. Despite her incredible knowledge within the industry, Talei works a lot with her gut instinct and trusts herself in her decisions. Talei is one of the few people who will bravely stand by her decision defending it if required. Talei shoots straight from the hip and never wastes your time misleading you. I found her honesty to be extremely refreshing and therefore easy to work with. On top of this Talei is a blast to work with. We have many a great laugh in organising talent for her shoots"