Solange Franklin Reed (née Franklin) is an American fashion stylist. Since 2015, she has worked as an independent stylist, with a portfolio that includes editorial, runway, and celebrity styling. Franklin Reed was recognized as one of the inaugural New Wave: Creatives at the 2019 Fashion Awards.[1]
Solange Franklin Reed | |
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| Born | Solange Franklin 1985 (age 38–39) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Mount Holyoke College (BA) |
| Occupation(s) | Stylist, editor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Fashion styling |
| Spouse | Brian Franklin Reed |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | solangefranklin |
Early life and education
editBorn Solange Franklin, she was raised in Des Moines, Iowa.[2] Both of her parents are physicians.[3] From a young age, Franklin had a passion for fashion and frequently read magazines such as Honey.[4] She cited Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, and Aaliyah as early fashion inspirations.[4] Franklin enjoyed shopping at thrift stores and often borrowed clothing from her older sister's closet.[5] An avid reader of fashion blogs, she found them to be a catalyst for considering a career in the industry.[6]
Franklin attended Mount Holyoke College, initially enrolling as a pre-med student. She later created her own major in race, gender, and health relations before eventually switching to African American studies.[6][2][7] During college, she interned in the marketing department at Teen Vogue.[3]
Career
editFranklin Reed's fashion career began with an internship at Essence. She then secured a salaried position at Teen Vogue.[6] After gaining experience, she transitioned into freelance work, assisting various stylists.[6] For over four years, Franklin Reed served as the first assistant to fashion editor Giovanna Battaglia, whom she considers a mentor.[8][5] She also worked as an editor-at-large for Paper.[6]
Since 2015, Franklin Reed has worked as an independent stylist, with her portfolio including editorials, runway styling, advertising, and celebrity styling.[7] She places a strong emphasis on representing creatives who are Black, women, curvy, and from other underrepresented communities.[7]
Franklin Reed has worked with high-profile clients such as Serena Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Solange Knowles,[4] Tracee Ellis Ross,[6] Zazie Beetz,[9] and Kerry Washington.[10] Her work has been highlighted by publications such as Pause and Editorialist.[11][12]
Other work
editShe was a speaker at the 2017 Women's March in New York City.[13] After styling the first troop of homeless Girl Scouts for Teen Vogue, Franklin Reed became a troop leader herself.[14]
Personal life
editShe married journalist Brian Reed, host of S-Town, in October 2015.[2] They met through a mutual friend.[2] The couple legally changed their last name to "Franklin Reed" after appearing in court to secure the right to do so without hyphenating or merging their names.[2]
They reside in Brooklyn, New York, and have one child, born in 2020.[15]
Accolades
edit- 2019 - The Fashion Awards, The New Wave: Creatives, British Fashion Council[16]
References
edit- ^ "See a Stylist's Week-Long Outfit Rotation". Repeller. 2017-06-19. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- ^ a b c d e Macon, Alexandra (9 September 2016). "Solange Franklin and Brian Reed Tie the Knot in Bed-Stuy". Vogue. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ a b Keltner De Valle, Jane (March 2014). "Solange Franklin". Teen Vogue. 14 – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b c Blaze, Toni (11 June 2020). "Solange Franklin Reed". Wonderland Magazine. Wonderland. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Behold: Solange Franklin's Vintage-Meets-Luxury Closet". Coveteur. 2019-07-31. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ a b c d e f Colon, Ana (2020-06-02). "How Solange Franklin Went From Pre-Med to Styling Magazine Covers". Yahoo! Life. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ a b c Kliest, Nicole (2020-07-27). "Solange Franklin Predicts the Future of Styling Post-Pandemic". The Zoe Report. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- ^ Warman, Emily (2015-04-30). "Meet NYC's Most In-Demand Stylist". PAPER. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ Net-A-Porter. "BAFTAs 2020: Best Dressed". NET-A-PORTER. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ Cochran, Sam (14 March 2019). "Kerry Washington Transforms a Bare Apartment Into a Cozy Family Home". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "The Black Creative Professionals Making Waves In Fashion". Editorialist. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ Phelan, Bobby (4 June 2020). "PAUSE Highlights: 25 Black Stylists to Know". PAUSE Online. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "Watch Dressed for Protest: How the Women's March Sparked a New Fashion Movement". Glamour. 2017-03-06. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ Gant, Essence (12 April 2018). "Three Black Women In Media Get Real About Identity And Career". BuzzFeed. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
- ^ Franklin, Solange (2020-09-21). "Solange Franklin: "I want our beauty to defy violations of touch, possession, and hierarchy"". i-D. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
- ^ "The Fashion Awards 2019 Introducing The 2019 New Wave: Creatives". Fabuk Magazine. 2019-10-10. Retrieved 2021-01-13.