It's a bit of a dream job, being a stylist. How did you get here?
Primarily my role is designing the pages of Urbis magazine. But yes, I do get to work as a stylist for the magazine as well! After graduating university I worked for a few different magazines and print publications doing graphic design. Later I landed a job at ACP Media (now Bauer) as a designer and stylist on HOME and Your Home and Garden magazines. This meant I was part of team who designed both the magazines, as well as styled editorial shoots, which was an amazing opportunity. Earlier this year I moved jobs to become the lead designer of Urbis magazine, which I’m loving!
Styling with Sara Black for the latest issue of Urbis magazine, photo by Toaki Okano
Styling for HOME magazine with Alicia Menzies, photo by Toaki Okano;
Styling for Your Home and Garden, photo by Melanie Jenkins
What's been the highlight of your career so far?
Getting to work for such great magazines alongside talented editors, designers, stylists and photographers! I feel pretty lucky to get to sit next to people that I admire.
Do you have a favourite quote, or a piece of advice you were given, or something you remembered when you faced a challenge or fork in the road?
“Do the things that scare you the most” - don’t second guess yourself, always give things a go. Move towards opportunities you find scary. It’s exciting!
'Four Ways with Trophies' styling for Your Home and Garden magazine, photo by Melanie Jenkins;
Styling with Sarah Conder in HOME magazine, photo by Toaki Okano
Styling by Juliette Wanty (with Sarah Conder and Kendyl Middelbeek)
for Your Home and Garden magazine; photos by Melanie Jenkins
Seriously right-on styling (with Sarah Conder) for the cover of HOME magazine; Table/cloth table designed by Juliette (limited number for sale, contact Juliette if you'd like one!) - photos by Toaki Okano
What's your most favourite possession in your home?
Picking just one is difficult, and would probably have to be my trusty satchel, which goes everywhere with me. But I also love things made by people I know, such as the tiny, beautiful ceramic bowl from a friend in Wellington, and wood turned bowls and vases by my Dad and Grandad.
What's on your interior/homeware wishlist at the moment?
A little peek at Juliette's own home
What might find you doing on the weekends at the moment?
Going for a walk to La Boulange on Jervois Road for a tasty sandwich, heading to see a show at the Basement theatre in town, working on my own design projects, going for a run around Cox’s Bay, and curling up in bed with a good book.