Inside the World of Celebrity Stylist Turned Personal Shopper Kimberly Garett
From Ralph Lauren to Real Women: The Evolution of a Style Visionary
Kimberly Garett’s journey through the fashion industry reads like a masterclass in sartorial alchemy. What began as a summer job at Obligato boutique in East Hampton evolved into a career shaping the wardrobes of Hollywood’s elite—Angelina Jolie, Penelope Cruz, and Blake Lively among them—before she pivoted to her true calling: demystifying fashion for everyday women.
Now, through her personal shopping consultancy Plush, Garett has become the secret weapon for busy women who crave a polished wardrobe without the overwhelm. “Most women don’t hate fashion,” she explains. “They hate the chaos of shopping without a plan.”
The Plush Philosophy: Style Without the Stress
Why Personal Shopping?
In an era of endless options and decision fatigue, Garett’s service is a lifeline:
Time-Saving: “We handle the hunting, fitting rooms, and returns—you focus on living.”
Budget-Smart: “No more ‘panic buys’ that languish in your closet with tags on.”
Tailored Trust: Unlike department store stylists, Plush takes zero commissions—“Our loyalty is to you, not brands.”
The Process
Closet Audit: “We edit ruthlessly—if it doesn’t spark joy or fit flawlessly, out it goes.”
Strategic Shopping: Garett curates 10-15 pieces based on a client’s lifestyle, from boardroom staples to date-night dazzlers.
At-Home Try-Ons: “No fluorescent lighting or judgment—just you, your mirror, and honesty.”
Garett’s Little Black Book
Designer Crushes
Ralph Lauren: “Timeless polish for the woman who means business.”
Brian Reyes: “His cocktail dresses are chef’s kiss.”
Tibi: “For prints that feel fresh, not fussy.”
Stella McCartney: “Her lace pieces are modern romance incarnate.”
Boutique Intel
Topshop: “For last-minute I-need-this-tonight emergencies.”
Ikram (Chicago): “Where editors go for red-carpet magic.”
Calypso: “The ultimate ‘beach-to-bar’ transition dresses.”
Celebrity Tales & Tough Love
Garett’s Rolodex includes SATC2 costumes and Gossip Girl’s Upper East Side glam, but her sharpest memory? Lauren Bacall’s no-nonsense critique: “She asked why my generation was ‘all idiots.’ I think she was joking…?”
Yet it’s her work with real women that excites her most. “Helping a CEO nail her power suit or a mom rediscover her pre-baby confidence? That’s the rush.”
“Style isn’t about rules—it’s about ease,” she says. “And every woman deserves to feel like the best version of herself.”
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